On The Sofa With Rouge

This week the girls have swapped the Quarribbean for Both Worlds and chat with Tommy Norton a Gibraltarian living in London with a huge passion for all things llanito. As the waves wash up against the shore they agree to disagree about a lot of things, they discuss Tommy’s research into his thesis for his PhD which has given him access to amazing historical information on Gibraltar. A joy to recor...

On the ‘Sofa with Rouge’ this week we discover what it’s like to be the Vice President of the CEV - Confederation Europeenne de Volleyball. Emma Labrador speaks to Rouge as a true professional of her game. She puts down her heels and represents in a mostly male environment both at work as a property lawyer and playing Volleyball Internationally as well as sitting on the CEV board. Her life is meas...

StreetTalk the llanito podcast is back this week!  In this first episode of season 4 the girls get fresh in the Commonwealth Park. With the sounds of frogs and birds they discuss seasonal curtain changing, beauty pageants and holidays in cool places and when Dav get’s malaje Rouge stands her ground. Don’t miss the banter! This podcast is sponsored by the Travel Counsellors. Hos...

Julian Felice is Gibraltar's first ever internationally published playwright. He has had four plays published in the United States with over thirty performances across the country, as well as a handful of productions in London, including a three night run of his play The Blue Whale at The Space. Formerly Head of Drama at Bayside, his drama group has won close to eighty awards in Gibraltar and in t...

When life throws lemons at you what do you do? In Gabriella Agius’s case you make a few gin and tonics and the most of every opportunity that comes your way. With incredible support, 3 beautiful children and a strong head on her shoulders she has navigated through life with determination, grit and resilience. A true force of nature, a huge motivator and about to finish her masters degree, Gabs is...

At 8 years old Eric Rowbottom was born again. He woke up one morning unable to walk. He had been playing football the day before and just like that his life changed. Now as an adult living with a disability Eric has made it his mission to raise awareness about the issues affecting those living with disability and lobbying for greater accessibility around Gibraltar. He is part of SNAG the Special N...

Mapping your whole body to the soles of your feet and hands and determining what areas need more attention is exactly what Gillaine Casciaro does with her Reflexology practice. She can work out ailments and what areas you need to work on, on your body, just by massaging feet and hands. Find out how she does it as she chats to Rouge about how she started, why she enjoys it so much and how worthy th...

Living on the other side of the world and far from your hometown takes a little getting used to as Germaine Britto Silva explains. 100% llanita and keeps to her traditions as much as possible, she and her husband Ken relocated and set up camp in Australia. They brought up their 3 children there who are now flying the nest and Germaine is focusing on her passion. She’s a Mindset Coach and a Change...

This week and the last in the series Dav & Rouge are once again invited to treats this time at the E1 Spa and Wellness Centre in Devil’s Tower Road. And after their time in the spa they are invited to tea at the new restaurant Freska at E1. In between mouthfuls they discuss what they have experienced to tempt others to try the spa, the bathing season has started so they chat about that and the...

Being a travel agent sounds like a dream job and actually it is for Christian Mascarenhas who this week chats to Rouge about his dedication and relentless drive to be a success and to make a success of his life. He started Travel Counsellors in Gibraltar and provides a bespoke service for his clients who have now become part of his extended family. His family mean the world to him, he has a huge h...

To be a champion at a sport you need to dedicate most of your day to the sport. This is not an easy thing to do as Under 23 Mens 8 Rowing World Champion Jack Prior tells Rouge in this episode. She catches up with him on zoom as he chats about growing up in Gibraltar and watching his Dad row for the Calpe Rowing Club and how that inspired him to now maybe even become an Olympian. Joy, pride, dedica...

In an intimate gathering, Dav and Rouge found themselves engaged in a heartfelt conversation with the outgoing Mayor of Gibraltar Christian Santos. As he reflected on his final week in office, he exuded a mix of pride and humility. With a twinkle in his eye, he shared his thoughts and feelings during his tenure and how much the people of Gibraltar have meant to him.  An emotive chat wher...

Survivors of domestic abuse embody incredible strength and resilience as they navigate the harrowing journey towards freedom. Emerging from a dark and painful past, they are driven by an unwavering desire to break the cycle of violence. These courageous individuals not only heal their wounds but also channel their experiences to empower others and create a brighter future for their community. Join...

Being a footballer is not as glam as it may seem as Jamie Bosio explains in this episode. Hard work, a strict training programme, long days ….. but why did he bother? Now he’s coaching futsal, he’s a Sociology teacher at Bayside school and is inspiring the next generation to, like him, be the best they can be. This podcast is sponsored by Montarik Services Offices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

On this episode the girls are having a rant, what a surprise! Amongst the topics Revolut cards, how inconsiderate people in cars are towards cyclists, training for charity events, flight chaos and what does Britain really think of us. You really don’t want to miss the tea!!! This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Poonam, a Mumbai-born designer and entrepreneur relocated to Gibraltar and is emerging as a thriving business woman. Her remarkable journey of resilience and determination along with her creativity is ensuring she is top of her game when it comes to dressing women and empowering them with amazing outfits. Find out how she is building up her business and empowering her two young daughters to be str...

Meet Stelios Kyriakides, a dynamic marketeer who has mastered the art of staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of business. With his relentless drive, innovative mindset, and remarkable charisma, Stelios co founded the trailblazing company Kensho Marketing. He talks to Rouge about his passions and his secret to success. This podcast is sponsored by Kensho Marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

This week the girls are in the Hummingbird Cafe in City Mill Lane chatting to Lena and Kaylan from Truly Conscious. A frank and honest discussion about mental health, healing from it and moving on with a positive attitude. This podcast is sponsored by Ibex Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When God has a plan for you, you have to be very brave and courageous to follow him. This is exactly what Sister Patricia Mc Laughlin did. Her calling was to become a Loreto nun and help spread the word of God. Born in Ireland she arrived in Gibraltar and started teaching at Loreto Convent. Many local children passed though her hands and in this podcast she fondly remembers her 13 years in Gib and...

This week Dav and Rouge have 2 guests Professor Elena Seaone from the University of Vigo & Professor Cristina Suarez Gomez from the University of the Balearic Islands. They were in Gib for a few days researching Gibraltarian English, how we speak it, how we code switch and they want to help monitor the health of the llanito language. With thanks to the Elliotts Hotel for hosting the chat they...

Mauro de Bettio was born in Italy and discovered his passion for travelling late in life. He started his adventures, in his now second home, India. Something fascinated him about the country, the colours, the people. His dream came true and he is now an acclaimed travel and portrait photographer. This journey around the globe also brought him to Nairobi where the poverty he witnessed moved him so...

Another Main Street edition of the programme with Dav & Rouge on the bench fixing the world or trying to!! Can you just park your bike in Gib wherever you want??? And block anyone in??? Dav has a rant and Rouge has a situation in a shop in Spain which she wasn’t expecting. Mental health is also discussed and don’t forget you can watch the shenanigans on their you tube channel StreetTalk with D...

Climate change is a real crisis, it’s happening now and we need to do more about sustaining what we have and finding a better way forward. Professor Daniella Tilbury is a huge inspiration, from the way she’s travelled all over the world representing Gibraltar and advising on Sustainability to the way she and her family live their lives making change as they go. It’s such a privilege to hear from s...

When your cortisol levels run rife your brain goes into fight or flight mode and this can cause all sorts of emotions. In this very personal chat with EFT and NLP Therapist Ian Dawson, Rouge describes why she went to see him and he explains why this can happen and how he can help with these feelings of despair and anxiety. An intimate chat with a skilled Therapist with a tried and tested technique...

This week the girls record at the Ace Art Revolution exhibition in the Gustavo Bacarisa’s Gallery in Casemates. A feast for the eyes and an interesting insight into Gibraltar’s art world. Join Dav and Rouge as they chat to exhibition producer JP Bautista and to Stephen Hermida and Naomi Martínez artists exhibiting at the exhibition. An explosion of colour and life! This podcast is sponsored by Ibe...