MicCHEK

About MicCHEK

Island conversations. Island people. An Island podcast. Hosted by CHEK News Anchor Joe Perkins and Producer KC Kyle.

Publisher

CHEK Podcasts

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Dec 2020

Latest episode

5 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

235 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Dec 2025

   Hockey Culture with Bayne Pettinger

   On this episode we catch up with NHL player agent Bayne Pettinger. Bayne talks about growing up around the game in Victoria, working for Hockey Canada & becoming a player agent. Pettinger also talks about coming out as a gay man in 2020 and the slow evolution of 'hockey culture'. December 5, 2025.

2. 

   9 Oct 2025

   Beers with Tyson Barrie

   On this episode we sit down with former NHL’er Tyson Barrie at his home in Oak Bay. After more than 800 games in the NHL, the Victoria product retired from professional hockey at the age of 34. Tyson is quickly jumping into the next phase of his life running a beer brand, investing in talented musicians & working in hockey media.

3. 

   17 Sept 2025

   Matt Irwin

   On this episode we sit down with former NHL player Matt Irwin to talk about his playing career & life after hockey. Born and raised in Brentwood Bay, Matt talks about his unique journey to professional hockey and the highs and lows of being a journeyman defenceman. He also shares how he became Alexander Ovechkin's 'beer guy'. September 17, 2025.

Who has been a guest on MicCHEK

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Pierre Poilievre
• Mike Walker
• Stacy Ross
• April Lawrence
• Kyle Lancaster

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

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