This month we are very pleased to share with you the launch of The Islander Podcast series, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Lucie Gardiner.
Every month Lucie will be in conversation with the leading lights from across the global superyacht industry, discovering what’s new in technology, design, innovation and delving deeper into the experiences of key industry figures to share their insights, thoughts and learnings on how they continue to deliver the extraordinary.
Q&A with the Host Lucie Gardiner:
Q: There are so many options now for content and information why listen to a podcast, rather than watch a video on YouTube?
LG: I’m a big fan of audio as a medium, having presented radio for 7 years. There’s nothing nicer than hearing a story direct from the source, a good podcast should feel like listening in to an interesting conversation, it has a kind of intimacy. As well as recording The Islander Podcasts, I download and listen to podcasts all the time. I love the way I can get to the content I want on the go, without being stuck looking at a screen, interrupting what I’m doing or being bombarded by endless ads.
Q: What can we expect from The Islander podcasts
LG: Hopefully you will get a sense of the people behind the brands and the boats. The superyacht industry really is full of the most remarkable people, making extraordinary things happen. Their expertise, drive, ambition and passion make for some fascinating and compelling stories that’s for sure. In our very first episodes, we are talking private submersibles, cutting edge solar technology and design, Antarctic expeditions and more. There is never a dull moment!
Q: How can companies/individuals be featured?
LG: Thankfully location isn’t an issue when recording interviews with guests and audio is a bit easier logistically than shooting video. We often do record remotely which is perfect for such a global industry. However, since Mallorca has such an established, vibrant yachting community there are lots of opportunities to hold interviews face to face, either on location, in our Palma recording studio or live at the Palma show in the spring.
Do get in touch if you’d like to be featured! I’m always interested in a good story.
Q: What does your typical day look like?
There is certainly no typical day for me in my work. I could be recording an interview in the studio, at a shipyard, in a marina, at a show, reviewing a vessel for a magazine, out on a sea trial, creating content for a brand, hosting an event. It’s crazy, unpredictable and always challenging but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
