On The Sofa With Rouge

Christopher Pitto, a dedicated lawyer, has made a name for himself by contributing to win a significant case and providing exceptional legal services. A family man at heart, Chris skillfully balances his demanding career with the joys and responsibilities of raising his son. Chris's journey in law is a testament to perseverance and commitment. He works for a small yet highly effective law firm tha...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to Freska sponsors of this episode. In this episode, we talk to three adult dyslexics who credit their dyslexia to their success. One is a business owner, one a consultant to the Government and the other a Police Officer. All have their own unique stories of struggles and achie...

Welcome to the Why Dyslexia? A podcast series brought to you by Dyslexia Gibraltar and On the sofa with Rouge. Big thanks to Piranha Designs sponsor of this episode. This episode takes us back to the early 90's when Marie Byrne one of the founders of the Gibraltar Dyslexia Support Group (Dyslexia Gibraltar) started to find out about her son (Stuart Byrne) and what Dyslexia is. We speak to her abou...

Young Enterprise believes in the potential of young people. It promotes education, inspiration and empowerment through the world of commerce and this week on the sofa we have a group of inspiring young women who have thought out a fantastic product for ‘tiny minds’ to promote the revival of llanito, to educate children and to tell everyone about this beautiful rock that we live on. Find out how th...

In part 2 of this incredible story Dunia meets her brother who travels to Gib all the way from Australia. When he arrives no one can believe how much he looks like her son JP! It brought so much joy to her after such a struggle to meet her Dad! Jjoin Dunia and Rouge on the sofa as they go through what is an unmissable conclusion to this moving story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Don’t you just love 80’s music, is it your guilty pleasure and do you love dancing to 80’s music? If you’ve answered YES to all these questions you need to contact Nicole Victor who has created a dance class called Mum-Dance. This dance teacher knows how to make you feel good with choreographed routines that more and more women are enjoying helping to keep them fit, full of life and giving them th...

Do you know what you’re talking about when it comes to wine? And when choosing a wine do you know where to start looking? Tony Hernandez, ‘The Wine Man, is a connoseiur extraordinarie choosing and selling wine with passion and flair. He boasts that in 3 questions he can choose the perfect wine for you but how does he do it? As an independent importer he’s bringing many different wines to Gib for a...

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...