On The Sofa With Rouge

Monica Popham is an artist and illustrator from Gibraltar, who is currently based in Guildford. She studied Fine Art at Loughborough University and graduated in 2021. Rouge remembers when Monica started out making a name for herself as an artist in residence at The Rock Retreat, always very unassuming and humbly creating incredible pictures which let her to apply to take part in her favorite show...

What happens when you reach the top of your own personal mountain? Achieve a long held goal? When your dream becomes reality? How does that feel, and more importantly, what comes next? These are some of the questions I'll be exploring with my guests in Season 4 of On the Sofa with Rouge. I'll talk to people who have set out to achieve something, and, sometimes against the odds, have succeeded.&nbs...

On episode 4 of this podcast series with the Infinity Group we learn how to beat stress. April is stress awareness month so Nutritionist MJ Feeke and the groups Medical Director Dr. Krish Rawal join Rouge on the sofa at Monique’s this time to discuss what causes stress, what does it do to you physiologically and what life hacks can they share with us to help us live better for longer, stress free!...

Last in the series StreetTalk episode 12 comes to you from Dav’s house in Harbour Views. What’s the best way to book your holiday? Why are we having power cuts? And …. Have you ever thought about becoming a BSL interpreter? Join us on Dav’s sofa and enjoy StreetTalk the Llanito podcast. This podcast is sponsored by the Travel Counsellors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The last in the series of ‘Why Bother?’ Rouge chats to legend Dylan Ferro lead singer of Melon Diesel. From singing in a band called Treehouse at the Admiral Collingwood to supporting REM and Oasis in concerts to being nominated for a Latin Grammy and sitting near J-Lo, Dylan is candid about his adventures, some more revealing than others but always with fun and a bit of risk and definitely entert...

The Infinity Group in Gibraltar is dedicated to promoting holistic health with professional guidance. Local accessibility to a wide range of treatments and expert advice from the medical professionals can certainly make a positive impact on well-being. Convenience and comprehensive care are the key aspects they offer and in this week’s episode, group Medical Director Dr. Krish Rawal joins Rouge at...

In this week's episode of StreetTalk, the girls are joined by fellow Podcaster David Revagliatte. With thanks to Latinos in Main Street for hosting, they explore David's podcast journey as he offers insights into his show. Join the conversation as we discuss Christmas, New Year, and resolutions for 2024. Don't miss this engaging episode filled with holiday reflections and forward-looking aspiratio...

Adela Lavers is an incredibly resilient individual who has triumphed over cancer three times. Her strength, coupled with a positive outlook helps her overcome all the obstacles life has thrown at her. Despite facing challenges like having a stoma, Adela’s ability to confront the challenges showcases her resilience refusing to let it hinder her zest for life. Adela's positivity shines as she embrac...

After contracting meningitis at a young age which left Maite Facio Beanland deaf she has dedicated her life to enhancing services for the deaf in Gibraltar. She is an Ghita committee member and in this very personal chat she explains what life is like and how she encourages individuals to become sign language interpreters, aiming to bridge communication gaps. Maite exemplifies resilience, embracin...

This week on StreetTalk, Dav & Rouge connect with the talented boys from Cedar, a promising alternative indie rock band who are super talented musicians and songwriters. They are THE most popular band in Gib right now and are also collaborating with important international bands. They spill the T on what they are up to and give an insight into their, upcoming gigs in the UK and locally and eve...

Dav & Rouge are back at the Infinity Aesthetics boutique in Ocean Village to learn about the Opatra machine and to experience a total skin analysis to determine the effects of sun damage, ageing, lack of moisture and what they should do to prevent any more damage. Beauty therapist Maria analyses their skin with the Opatra machine and explains in detail what has been happening to their skin ove...

Of all the rewarding jobs in the world being a midwife is up there amongst the best of them. Nadine Dellipiani has been a midwife for 17 years, she has helped bring life into this world with all its ups and downs. A fascinating insight into a specialized job with a it’s ever changing daily routine bringing pure joy to families and always keeping calm under pressure. Join Nadine on the sofa with Ro...

If money were no object what would you do? Have you ever thought about this? And have you grown out of friends and realized that actually you no longer have anything in common with some? And, life long advice, have you ever been given some?? These and many more questions discussed on #Streettalk episode 8 coming at you from Main Street chez Rouge! Oh, and Dav’s last show with long h...

In a troubled world many people find solace in spirituality. The Cursillo Movement in Gibraltar has been offering guidance towards a renewal of Faith for many years now. This heartfelt talk with Gillaine Bear and Mark Rodriguez explores why they choose to do the Cursillo, what it means to them and how they are hoping more people will benefit from taking part. This podcast is sponsored by The Seawa...

Dav is ‘best in show’ this week wearing her badge and proudly proclaiming her birthday. She’s a happy girl today celebrating her 43rd birthday and feeling content with life! Better make the most of it before she changes her mood!!!! This week on episode 7 the girls discuss whether shop assistants or restaurant staff from Spain should speak English as a matter of courtesy, why some p...

Being dyslexic is not a disability it’s a skill. It’s all about how your brain processes things and how you deal with this different way of learning. Stuart Byrne was diagnosed at age 8. In those days not much was known about Dyslexia but he had great support from his parents. Many years on he now leads the Dyslexia Support Group which enhances the services provided here in Gibraltar and offers su...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and 1 in 2 people are affected by cancer in their lifetime. This week on StreetTalk Dav & Rouge discuss mammograms and their importance and how lucky we are to have mammograms available from the age of 40 in Gib. A recent 90’s dj event causes disappointment for some and road rage, yes the girls are at it again. Join them for another insta...

Nicole Buckley is a powerhouse, a force of nature with a dream. When her son was diagnosed with autism there was not much in place in Gibraltar to support her and other families with neurodivergent children. Her dream was to create a safe space which was fun and creative and open to everyone in Gibraltar. A place where families are supported where children are cared for and where the community has...

Street Talk episode 5 has just dropped with guests this week including Jerome Mascarenhas from Travel Counsellors who discusses travel trends, where people want to go on holiday and what the special offer of the week is and Vanessa Bautista joins us from the Cardiac Association who tells us what the charity is doing in Gib to raise funds and awareness to enhance services already provided in Gibral...

This young creative talent is making waves as a photographer in Gibraltar. Her styling, choreography and capture are iconic and she is one of the leaders in her game when it comes to portrait photography. Joelle’s work stands out and is frequently asked for photo shoots where she carefully orchestrates the money shot. But interestingly she opens up about her struggles and the struggles of her subj...

The Gibraltar Sound Festival is taking place on the 16th September and Steven Nino Belilo tells us all about it and we discuss the lack of events in Gib and how people should chill out a little more about the noise when things are going on. He also adds to the chit chat this week with topics including Gibsams let’s get talking campaign focusing on opening up about mental health and the beauti...

Once a spear fisherman and always finding deep relaxation in the sea Dean Chipolina became a champion free diver. His absolute passion, apart from his partner Eisve, is diving and plunging into unimaginable depths to find his happy place. You might think what he does is very dangerous but Dean explains how safe it is, what happens physiologically as your diving while holding your breath and how in...

Do you like keeping fit and having a boogie? Don’t miss the Fiesta de Fitness on the 16th and 17th September. Bev is this weeks guest discussing what it’s all about with the girls who also have something to say about the hungry monkey app, having an added service charge to your bill when you go out for a meal, do we suffer from road rage? And of course, the epic win of the Spanish women’s football...

At the Infinity Asthetics boutique, Ocean Village Promenede you can transform your body and your face and enhance the beauty within. In this first episode with the Infinity Group Dav & Rouge try out the Ultra Tesla chair! Guaranteed to improve your pelvic floor strength, treats incontinence, improves sexual function and satisfaction and treats erectile disfunction. The benefits of this chair a...

This is the story of 2 incredibly brave men Louis Casciaro and Dion Mifsud. Louis is a heart transplant patient and Dion donated his kidney to save his daughter Mias’s life. How has this affected their lives, what are the implications for their families? This emotional and heart wrenching chat describes the ups and downs of being a transplant patient and donor. It’s full of love, resilience, deter...