Broadcast on: 22 April, 2025

Basel stoner rock band Gentle Beast is releasing their new album at a party at the Sommercasino on April 30.


Broadcast on: 15 April, 2025

The HOI DU! Festival, organised by Little Rebel Records, takes place from April 18 - 20, 2025, in Lützelflüh's Kulturmühle.


Broadcast on: 8 April, 2025

Every spring in Valais, the local Eringer cows battle it out to be declared «Queen of Queens». It's not like bullfighting, where a human fights a bull to the death. The «Combat de Reines» features cows with blunted horns vying for dominance of the herd. The annual events draw up to 50,000 spectators.


Broadcast on: 1 April, 2025

After nearly a year displaying photos, Galerie Sechs is opening its first show of paintings this week. «In Transition» is Argentinian artist Mau Pavón's newest exhibit.


Broadcast on: 25 March, 2025

When he was a child, Ian «The Gadget Guru» Ellery always wanted to be Iron Man. He joined us on this week's show to talk about one piece of technology that can make that dream come true: Powered exoskeletons offer a mechanical boost for hiking.


Broadcast on: 18 March, 2025

This week on The English Show, we’re still buzzing from Fasnacht, and to keep the buzz going, we’re talking bees. In the new book Bee Wise, lead author Philip Atkinson combines his work as a business coach and beekeeper to offer insights into leadership learned from the beehive.


Broadcast on: 4 March, 2025

Kateryna Debkaliuk from Galerie Sechs joined us to talk about the upcoming art exhibition «Awakening – A Celebration of Renewal». Just in time for Fasnacht and the start of spring, the photo exhibit focuses on the theme of renewal, whether that's in nature, in spirit, in your personal life, or in culture at large.


Broadcast on: 25 February, 2025

This time on the Gadget Guru, Ian Ellery takes a look at a few new devices and the latest tech news. One of the most sought-after gadgets of the last few years isn’t a wearable, a screen, or a computer. It’s the air fryer. The air fryer industry is expected to be worth $1.26 billion in 2025. If you’ve been thinking of getting one, the variety can be dizzying. We’ll hear a review of a new model.


Broadcast on: 18 February, 2025

Basel Fasnacht is around the corner! The carnival runs from Monday March 10th through Wednesday the 12th. Fasnacht starts with the Morgestraich at 4 am on Monday morning. (Yes, 4 am!) Trains, trams and buses run all night, so you can get into town using public transport.


Broadcast on: 11 February, 2025

If you're an expat looking to feel even more a part of Switzerland, this Sunday, February 16, is the Expat Expo. This informational event is for new residents and people who have been here for years. You can get details on services and businesses, schools, jobs, language lessons, and more.