A Chip Off the Old Rock
A Chip Off the Old Rock
Christophe Chateau
Hosted by Christophe Chateau, this podcast is a selection of relaxed chats with inspirational and talented people. Season one is based on people who live or have lived in Jersey, the Channel Islands. Season two is based on anyone who has a great story to tell! From personal trainers and yoga teachers, to blacksmiths, nutritionists, actors and breathing specialists - we will be chatting with the people that make life interesting - if you have any great ides for a future guest - get in touch!If you like what you hear, you can buy me a coffee using the link below - thank you in advance! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ChipOffTheRock
Inspiration and creative talents through a different lens
This week we are chatting with photographer, dancer and visual merchandise manager at De Gruchy's, Darren Huelin. We chat about Darren's love and passion for photogrpahy as well as his background and training in dance at Performers College. Darren tells us about the time he was flown out to Florida to take photos at someones wedding as well as why he took over 20,000 photos at one of his own recent holidays. We chat about life under lock down, which for Darren invovled the purchase of a new home as well as how much he loves eating cheese on toast at 2am. We also touch on some of his favourite experiences including his soft spot for the Hulk roller coaster in Islands of Adventure, in Orlando, Florida.
Aug 2, 2020
40 min
Protons, Primark Purple Hot Pants and many Passions - with Callum Stuart Main Gillies
This week we are chatting with former Vic College head boy, Callum Stuart Main Gillies. Callum is currently based at the University College London as a Proton Therapy Physicist - helping to treat cancer patients within the state-of-the-art facility. With having fairly well known parents on the island, it will come as no surpirse that when not helping to treat many serious conditions, in his spare time Callum can often be found performing with his swing band Down for the Count and even managed to help secure his Dad a slot at Ronnie Scott's in London. The big question though...why does Callum own a skimpy pair of purple Primark hot pants?
Jul 21, 2020
43 min
An eventful time - but not music to his ears...
This week we are chatting to event specialist and owner of Stage 2 Productions, Rob Ritchie. We chat about his first encounter with the stage after a conversation at Seaton Place Youth Club - when he was 14 and his passion for all things Disney. We chat about the current impact of COVID-19 on the events industry as a whole both here and in the UK - and especially the effect on large events such as Glastonbury - a personal favourite of Rob's where he regularly works. We also discuss why Rob's neighbours love Halloween, his favourite football team -West Ham and why he has a strange addiction to Jaffa Cakes. We were also curious to find out why 500 people sang him Happy Birthday at a recent celebration...
Jul 12, 2020
33 min
A Spell in the West End - with James Hunt
Today we are chatting to actor and Jersey boy James Hunt (stage name James Howard) - who for the last four years has been appearing in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London's West End - and most recently appearing as everyone's favourite 'baddie' Draco Malfoy. We chat about his early days in Jersey, reading the news for Channel TV and life as a jobbing actor. We also talk about his work on Radio 4 with The Archers and his time with the Royal Shakespeare Company. And of course we touch on why an actor should always be honest on their CV.
Jul 5, 2020
33 min
The power of what you eat - does it really matter?
Highly qualified sports and exercise Nutritionist Kit Chamier joins me in this episode to chat about some of the challenges of healthy eating during lockdown in Jersey. We talk about his early days studying at university all the way out in New Zealand as well as his love and passion for good food and the environment. Kit also talks about some of his early career success stories including helping a pair of Atlantic rowers go on to achieve a world record as well as some of the fun times he had hiking through Morocco.
Jun 28, 2020
40 min
Church Halls and Plastic Chairs - typical 'Am Dram' - right?
Chairman of the Jersey Green Room Club Ryan Williams and President of the Jersey Amateur Dramatic's Club Roger Burton join me for a fascinating chat about amateur dramatics in Jersey. We chat about the high standards of the local productions and how the clubs are both coping with the difficult social distancing position they are now in. We talk about some of the amazing productions they have undertaken in the past as well as the current productions that are stuck in limbo. And of course we touch on their plans moving forward.
Jun 21, 2020
40 min
Leaping from Fires to Drones
Former States of Jersey Firefighter Marc Le Cornu chats about his leap of faith when he decided to go full time with his drone photography business - Bam Perspectives. As a firefighter for over 25 years, we talk about his plan 'B' and how he became involved in aerial Photography back in 2017. Originally, as a part time business on the side Marc wanted to earn enough money to go skiing each year - so how many skiing holidays has he made? We also talk about winning awards early on, being invited out to Saudi Arabia and the fact that he is almost completely self-taught!
Jun 14, 2020
56 min
Heading Towards the Spotlight
Joint Principal and Artistic Director of Bird College Conservatoire for Dance and Musical Theatre Mr Luis De Abreu chats about how different life is today for the performing arts students. As a former student himself at the very same top london college, he talks about the importance of giving and taking opportunities as well as having access to the arts and drama. Originally from Madeira and having grown up in Jersey, Luis fondly remembers the profound effect key people played in helping him get to where he is today.
Jun 7, 2020
38 min
The True Power of Breathing
In this podcast, Russ Allchin chats to us about his work with athletes as a sports massage therapist, his passion for using kettle bells, spending time with his favourite fur babies as well as air brushing various items during his spare time. And of course, being the only qualified Wim Hof instructor in the Channel Islands we talk about breathing, mindfulness and the famous ice baths!
May 31, 2020
42 min
From Puffins to Politics
Deputy Kevin Pamplin chats about his career in politics, his love for Star Wars, his passion for Mental Health, the changes to Liberation 75 celebrations, his family and a certain feathered friend from Channel TV!
May 24, 2020
55 min