Intimate stories. Immersively told. Each week, you’ll hear a different writer read a story that they’ve never told before, paired with a bespoke soundscape. Whether it’s something strange, something surprising, something secret, something shameful or just something they haven’t gotten round to putting into words... In this brand new storytelling podcast from Brock Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cottonopolis of culture, Manchester is home to amazing people with incredible stories which need to be shared.Hosted by Manc legend and XS Manchester's Clint Boon, Humans of XS Manchester celebrates the spirit of the city by telling the tales of Mancunians - whether born here or drawn here – who represent the city’s rich music heritage and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A brand new podcast from Brock Media. Coming soon... Eerie is an 8-episode anthology audio series of original horror stories from some of the most exciting contemporary voices in horror, pulled from literature, film & TV, hosted and produced by Anna Bogutskaya. Each story brings a different flavour of scary, from the haunting to the grotesque, to s…
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Written and performed by Caleb Azumah Nelson. Caleb tells the story of a young man who is forced to spend the night wandering the streets of Rome, where he encounters strangers and dangers, and must confront his own fears in a search for connection. Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British-Ghanaian writer and photographer living in South East London. His f…
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Written and performed by Zing Tsjeng. Zing tells the story of a past relationship and reckoning with the discovery that her ex has dated not one, but two other, Asian women. Zing is a journalist, editor, writer and presenter. As a presenter, Zing has helmed Spotify's Shot & Chaser podcast, the VICE World News short-form video series Empires of Dirt…
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Written and performed by Esther Smith. A woman attending a yoga class struggles to be present, before encountering someone from her past and having a spiritual experience. Just not the one the yoga teacher intended. Esther Smith is a BAFTA-nominated British actor and writer who trained at the Guildford School of Acting. She currently stars opposite…
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Written and performed by Thaddea Graham. Thaddea explores what it means to leave your home, find yourself and your voice, and then return again in this tender and empowering story, interwoven with original music and lyrics. Thaddea Graham is an actor from Northern Ireland who trained at ArtsEd in London before securing her first key role in Sky One…
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Written and performed by Deborah Haywood. A 15-year-old girl discovers she is pregnant and must decide what to do, in this candid and timely story. Deborah was named as one of the Biggest Breakout Female Filmmakers by Harper’s Bazaar in 2018, and a Screen International Star of Tomorrow in 2007. Her debut feature film, Pin Cushion (2018) opened Crit…
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Written & performed by Emma Jane Unsworth. Ava Badone is an only child who ran away to Paris when her archaeologist parents were killed in a car accident. Now she is a student of English Literature at Liverpool University, an incorrigible flirt, a talented linguist, “a James Bond for the Britney generation”, and a fantasy woman that lives in Emma’s…
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Written & performed by Joanne Lau. Maggie, a research technician at an animal laboratory, explores what it means to have a good death as she sacrifices mice and rats whilst simultaneously watching a family member die of cancer, in this moving story, written and performed by Joanne Lau. Joanne Lau is a former neuroscientist/comedian, and an alumni o…
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Written & performed by Harry Trevaldwyn. A young man embarks on an impromptu hook-up in Paris, but finds himself more invested in the anecdote than the actual experience. Harry is an actor, comedian and writer. He was the series regular of Ollie in TEN PERCENT (the English-language remake of CALL MY AGENT) and will soon be seen in a lead role in th…
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Introducing an 8-episode anthology of original stories from Brock Media. Each episode is penned and performed by a different writer, in response to the question ‘What haven’t you told anyone before?’, drawing on their own life experiences, and immersively told with bespoke sound design from Tom Whalley. The first episode will be released Monday 5 J…
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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the sixth and final episode of Humans of XS Manchester: At Home, Clint chats to Mancunian poet, musician and broadcaster, Dave Scott. Dave talks about growing up in Levenshulm…
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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the fifth episode of Humans of XS Manchester At Home, Clint Boon chats to broadcaster Vernon Kay. Vernon talks about growing up in Bolton, discovering a passion for music, his…
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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the fourth episode of Humans of XS Manchester At Home, Clint Boon chats to Mancunian actor, Maxine Peake. Maxine talks about growing up in Bolton, discovering music in her you…
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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the third episode of Humans of XS Manchester At Home, Clint Boon chats to music promoter, manager, venue owner and festival founder, Ben Taylor. Ben talks about growing up in …
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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the second episode of Humans of XS Manchester: At Home, Clint Boon chats to Mancunian writer Emma Jane Unsworth. Emma talks to Clint about growing up in Prestwich, being inspi…
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Whilst in lockdown, Humans of XS Manchester will continue to celebrate the spirit of the city by telling the incredible stories of the amazing Mancunians who call it home. In the first episode of Humans of XS Manchester: At Home, Clint Boon chats to Twisted Wheel frontman, Jonny Brown. Jonny talks to Clint about growing up in Oldham, forming a band…
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In the twelfth and final episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to DJ and Broadcaster, Paulette Constable. Paulette talks to Clint about growing up in Prestwich, her mother's jazz band, moving to London to work in the music industry, being one of the first women t DJ at the Hacienda, playing all over the world, moving back to Manchester and why she …
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In the eleventh episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to 95 year old former Royal Marine Commando and D Day veteran, George Simms. George talks to Clint about growing up in Ardwick in the 1920s, training as a Butcher before enlisting in the army at age 18, fighting in the Second World War on D-Day, serving in the Stockport Fire Service for 30 years…
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In the tenth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to iconic Mancunian character and drummer of Factory band Durutti Column, Bruce Mitchell. Bruce chats to Clint about growing up in Manchester in the 1940s, discovering his love of music through his dad, playing with legendary artists including Keith Moon and Donovan, his close friendship with Antho…
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In the ninth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon speaks to musician, record producer and founding member of groundbreaking electronic group 808 State, Graham Massey. Graham talks about growing up in Levenshulme, the importance of community, his first musical influences, witnessing the events of the 60s as a child, forming 808 State, new projects with t…
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In the eighth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to Fashion and Lifestyle blogger, Youtuber and Iinfluencer, Megan Ellaby. Megan chats to Clint about growing up on the outskirts of Manchester, how her mum inspired her to go into a career in fashion, living and working in London, her favourite music and why she loves the city. This series is spon…
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In the seventh episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to Rock 'n' Roll Star Liam Gallagher. Liam talks to Clint about growing up in Burnage, his first proper jobs, working with the Inspiral Carpets, the rise and fall of Oasis, releasing music as a solo artist, his relationship with his children, the film 'As It Was' and why he thinks Manchester is "…
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In the sixth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to legendary music boss and founder of Creation Records, Alan McGee. Alan talks to Clint about growing up in Glasgow, meeting Primal Scream, forming Creation Records, meeting Noel Gallagher in the Hacienda, signing Oasis at King Tuts, living in Manchester and why he loves the city. This series is s…
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In the fifth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to novelist, scriptwriter, journalist and charity campaigner, Qaisra Shahraz. Qaisra talks about growing up in Pakistan and moving to Manchester as a young girl, writing her prize-winning novel The Holy Woman, being a peace and gender activist and setting up MACFEST, the Muslim Arts And Culture Fes…
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In the fourth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to musician and owner of Jimmy’s in the Northern Quarter, George Craig. George talks about growing up in Yorkshire, forming his band One Night Only, modelling, moving to Manchester, setting up Jimmy’s bar in the Northern Quarter with his brother Jimmy and why he loves the city. This series is spon…
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In the third episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to co-founder and Managing Director of Manchester International Festival, Christine Cort. Ahead of this year’s launch, Christine talks to Clint about growing up in Blackburn, organising trips to gigs with her friends as a teenager, working in London, moving back up to Manchester and setting up Manc…
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In the second episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to legendary Punk poet and Salford icon, Dr John Cooper Clarke. Dr John Cooper Clarke talks about growing up in post-war Salford, being inspired to write poetry by his English teacher at school, working at a betting shop, how addiction affected his creativity, working with bands like Arctic Monkey…
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In the first episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to iconic Mancunian, legendary bassist and member of The Stone Roses, Gary Mounfield, aka Mani. Mani talks to Clint about discovering his Irish family heritage and being related to another famous Mancunian musician, how the Punk movement switched him on to music and politics, working full time at T…
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In this special edition of Humans Of XS Manchester, Clint Boon chats to Film Director and creator of Liam Gallagher’s As It Was film, Charlie Lightening. Charlie talks to Clint about working with some of music’s biggest stars including Paul McCartney, both Gallagher brothers, Kasabian and Kylie Minogue. He also speaks about growing up in Sale, disc…
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In the twelfth and final episode of series 2, Clint Boon chats to Karina Jadhav, founder and owner of Menagerie Restaurant and award-winning businesswoman. Karina talks to Clint about growing up in Blackburn, moving to Manchester for University, discovering her love of business whilst freelancing as a journalist, setting up her first restaurants in…
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In the eleventh episode of series two, Clint Boon chats to Steve Atherton, aka Adj, tour manager for the Stone Roses, The Coral and The Seahorses, and often described as ‘The Fifth Stone Rose’. Adj tells Clint about growing up in the shadow of the city, meeting Ian Brown and hearing the Roses’ music for the first time, organising Warehouse parties …
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In the tenth episode of series two, Clint Boon chats to Margo Cornish, charity fundraiser and fashion show producer. Margo chats to Clint about moving to Manchester from Scotland, setting up the Runway on the Runway charity fashion show at Manchester Airport, meeting Ariana Grande with the Make A Wish Foundation, her quest to raise £1million for ch…
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In the ninth episode of series two, Clint Boon chats to Colin Gibbins, Factory Records enthusiast who has collected everything the Manchester label ever produced. Colin chats to Clint about growing up in Blackley, realising his passion for Factory Records as a teenager, his journey to owning every product of the label, in every medium and design, a…
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In the eighth episode of series two, Clint Boon chats to ex-professional footballer, sports psychologist, University lecturer and mental health ambassador, Alan Tonge. Alan was the first signing by Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United at 14 years old, and he tells Clint about what it was like playing for the Reds at that time. He also describes t…
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In the seventh episode of series two, Clint Boon chats to Mancunian chef and restaurant owner, Mary-Ellen McTague. Mary-Ellen chats to Clint about growing up in Bury, leaving University to pursue a career as a chef, cooking for touring bands in Manchester music venue The Roadhouse, living in America and working for Heston Blumenthal. Don’t forget t…
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In the sixth episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to graphic designer, art director, photographer and creator of some of the most iconic album covers ever, Brian Cannon. Brian chats to Clint about growing up in Wigan, how the Punk revolution made him want to work in the music industry, designing album artwork whilst still at college and working…
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In the fifth episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to legendary guitarist and founder of The Smiths, Johnny Marr. Johnny chats to Clint about growing up in the shadow of the city, the magical moment he first met Morrissey, THAT Top Of The Pops performance, playing to an overflowing Hacienda, his heart breaking decision to leave The Smiths and th…
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In the fourth episode of series two, Clint Boon chats to Mancunian historian, genealogist and author, Michala Hulme. Michala talks to Clint about growing up in Stockport, hating history at school, getting her first job in modelling and finding her love for history after researching her family tree. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an episode…
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In the third episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to legendary Hacienda name and pioneering Scottish DJ, Graeme Park. Graeme talks to Clint about meeting with Mike Pickering, his first club night at the Hacienda, working with Peter Hook on the Hacienda Classical project and how he feels like an honorary Mancunian. Don’t forget to subscribe to n…
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In the second episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to Mancunian artist and illustrator, Stan Chow. Stan talks to Clint about learning to draw in his family's fish and chip shop, earning a Grammy nomination for his work with The White Stripes, angering Donald Trump and why the spirit of Manchester inspired him to pursue his dream career. Don’t f…
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In the first episode of series two, Clint Boon speaks to Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine. Jennie tells Clint about growing up in Bury, playing Fiz Brown for over 17 years, naming her children after her favourite Corrie characters, opening Annie’s restaurant in Manchester City Centre and coming fourth place in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of He…
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In the twelfth and final episode of series one of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Mancunian Masterchef winner and owner of Wood Restaurants, Simon Wood. Simon speaks to Clint about growing up in Oldham, developing a passion for cooking from his Grandma, his journey from data manager to Masterchef winner and restaurant owner, and why M…
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In the eleventh episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Dr Helen Pankhurst. Activist, author, granddaughter of Sylvia and great granddaughter of Moss Side born, founder of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst. Helen talks to Clint about growing up in Ethiopia, the pressure and responsibility that comes with her surname, working aro…
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In the tenth episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Mancunian musician Aziz Ibrahim. Noted for his work both as a solo artist and collaborator with The Stone Roses, Paul Weller, Ian Brown and Simply Red, Aziz Ibrahim tells Clint Boon about growing up in Longsight in a traditional Pakistani family, falling in love with guitar, work…
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In the ninth episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Chief Executive of HOME and Director of Culture for Manchester City Council, Dave Moutrey. Dave tells Clint about moving to Manchester from the North East, his journey from drama teacher to becoming a pioneer of arts culture in the city and how the Punk revolution changed his lif…
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In the eighth episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to star of stage and screen, Julie Hesmondhalgh. Julie talks to Clint about growing up in Accrington, her first acting roles, getting her dream job in Coronation Street as Hayley Cropper, her charity work as patron for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, setting up her grass roots the…
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In the seventh episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Warehouse Project and Parklife founder, Sacha Lord. Clint speaks to Sacha about the journey from market stall trader to becoming the founder of one of the world’s most successful clubbing institutions, the Warehouse Project. Don't forget to subscribe to never miss an episode, a…
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In the sixth episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to former Welterweight and Light Welterweight Champion of the World, Ricky Hatton. Recorded at the Hatton Health and Fitness gym, in his home town of Hyde, Ricky speaks to Clint about growing up on the outskirts of Manchester, his journey to becoming a professional boxer, the strugg…
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In the fifth episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon speaks to Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Andy talks to Clint about growing up in Merseyside, causing trouble at the football, his love of Manchester music, tackling the city’s homelessness problems and why he loves being a part of Manchester. Don't forget to subscribe to never …
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In the fourth episode of Humans of XS Manchester, Clint Boon is joined by Mancunian poet, Tony Walsh. Tony is a world class poet, born and bred in Manchester. Overcoming childhood poverty and illness, his passion for poetry became a full time job and his work has now gone global, most notably This Is The Place, which he read at the vigil the day af…
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