Best BBC Radio Manchester Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing Series Two... The Fall And Rise Of Manchester City 3:17

27m ago3:17

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From "Theatre of Comedy' to Premier League domination. Join Sally, Simon and Faisal as they discuss what has happened to Manchester City Football Club over the past 20 years. HOSTS: How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone. PRODUCTION TEAM: This episode was m…

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The National Anthem Debate continues plus Karaoke in Suffolk 1:33:16

5d ago1:33:16

1:33:16

Your calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton as the singing of the National Anthem debate continues.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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England Make Cracking Start Under Carsley 46:53

6d ago46:53

46:53

Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton with your calls after Republic of Ireland v England as Lee Carsley starts his reign as England's interim manager with a 2-0 win.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Kirsty from Manchester, England - August 2024 live in Hawaii! 33:45

11d ago33:45

33:45

Send us a text Kirsty from Manchester sharing at the Defective Characters online meeting, Hawaii Recorded 8th August 2024 Enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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Liverpool Slot 3 past United and Newcastle sink Spurs 1:36:39

12d ago1:36:39

1:36:39

Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Episode 15 - A tour of Harrison & Harrison's workshop with Head Voicer Andy Scott - Katelyn Emerson talks about her concert career and musical approach to the organ 1:00:47

12d ago1:00:47

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In this episode, Harrison & Harrison Head Voicer and Managing Director, Andy Scott, takes Mark O'Brien on a tour round the workshop in Durham to highlight the importance of apprenticeships in sustaining the skill and craft of organ building. Andy also talks about his experience at Harrison's, having started as an apprentice himself, aged 16, before…

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What chaos? Chelsea triumph and Arne Slot's in 1:20:38

18d ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Manchester United Hit the Rocks at Brighton & Do Arsenal Need a Striker? 1:14:04

20d ago1:14:04

1:14:04

Manchester United lose late at Brighton, Arsenal's statement victory & Spurs put four past Everton.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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18/08/2024 51:08

26d ago51:08

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Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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17/08/2024 1:18:27

27d ago1:18:27

1:18:27

Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Episode 14 - Music therapy and the pipe organ - The organ at the West London Synagogue 45:27

29d ago45:27

45:27

In this episode, Mark O'Brien visits the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, where the recent restoration of a 1938 Robert Spurden Rutt pipe organ has opened the door to the instrument being used for therapeutic purposes and wellbeing. Mark talks to a Consultant Neurologist about the therapeutic qualities of music and the po…

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Nick the Snitch - Carry the Message 50:07

1M ago50:07

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Send us a text Nick the Snitch (England) speaking on "Carry the Message" in an online AA meeting based in Sweden . Recorded 13th January 2024. Enjoy!! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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Episode 13 - Pipe Organ Rescue with Martin Renshaw and Pipe-up - Katherine Dienes Williams on pressures facing cathedral organists 47:15

1M ago47:15

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In this Episode, Mark O'Brien joins Martin Renshaw, from the organ charity, Pipe-up for Pipe Organs, as he and a team of volunteers remove an organ from a closed-down Baptist chapel in Hertfordshire. Mark also has a look around Martin's warehouse, where several historic organs are lying in storage, waiting for a new home in the UK - or about to be …

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'Thank you and goodbye' 16:01

2M ago16:01

16:01

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike talk Manchester City's pre-season friendlies so far and have a surprise announcement.By BBC Radio Manchester

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'Agent Broady' 30:43

2M ago30:43

30:43

Professional tennis player Liam Broady joins Mike Minay and Natalie Pike to talk meeting Pep Guardiola, England and City's summer plans.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 12 - BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong at King's College Cambridge - Gordon Stewart demonstrates the J J Binns organ at Rochdale Town Hall 52:39

2M ago52:39

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In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a live broadcast of BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong from the chapel of King's College, Cambridge. We hear from the programme's Producer and Sound Supervisor, as well as from the Director of Music at King's - Daniel Hyde. The Choir of King's College, Cambridge BBC Sounds - Choral Evensong Gordon Stewart demo…

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Pint. Punt. Push 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

A quiet week at Manchester City means Mike Minay and Natalie Pike play a game of 'Pint. Punt. Push' instead.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Young L from Sheffield speaking at Make Every Step Count meeting, Warrington on Step 11 19:36

2M ago19:36

19:36

Send us a Text Message. Young L from Sheffield speaking at Make Every Step Count meeting, Warrington on Step 11. Recording took place on 13th June 2024 Enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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'Southgate's playing like me on Football Manager... I'm Stockport County in the Championship' 16:59

2M ago16:59

16:59

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike catch up to talk Euro 2024 keeping an eye on the City stars.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 11 - York Minster's Organ - RCO in State Schools - Wayne Marshall's Musical Life 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

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In this episode, Robert Sharpe, Director of Music at York Minster, gives a tour of the sounds and colours of the organ at York Minster. Following the major restoration undertaken by Harrison & Harrison from 2018 - 2021, Robert explains why they looked back to the golden era of Arthur Harrison and Sir Edward Bairstow for their tonal inspiration, and…

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Understanding City versus The Premier League 40:47

3M ago40:47

40:47

Mike Minay is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and lawyer Stefan Borson to understand Manchester City's ongoing legal battles with the Premier League. They look at the Associated Party Transaction and Profitability and Sustainability cases.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 10 - Anna Lapwood - Abandoned Monastery Organ - Crisis in Scotland 1:07:08

3M ago1:07:08

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In this episode, Mark O'Brien is joined by organ builder David Wood as they engage in some organ archaeology whilst exploring an abandoned organ in an old monastery chapel in Staffordshire. https://www.woodofhuddersfield.com/ https://npor.org.uk/survey/D02316 A crisis is facing the pipe organ in Scotland as hundreds of churches are earmarked for cl…

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AA member Brian N from Belfast sharing at The Morning After Group - Alcoholics Anonymous 49:07

3M ago49:07

49:07

Send us a text AA member Brian N from Belfast, Northern Ireland sharing at The Morning After Group based in New Jersey, USA on the 28th October 2023. Ideal for newcomers.... Sit back, relax, listen and enjoy! Wishing you a pleasant sober day ahead!! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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"Seven? No. Yeah. I'll say seven" 30:51

3M ago30:51

30:51

Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Steven McInerney look back at Manchester City's season - ranking best moments, goals and the players!By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 9 - The Wurlitzer at Blackpool Tower - Liverpool's St George's Hall Willis Organ - Discovering 17th Century Composer, John Lugge 1:08:14

4M ago1:08:14

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In this episode Phil Kelsall, organist at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, showcases the world famous Wurlitzer organ - and his own world famous playing technique! https://www.philkelsall.co.uk/ Ian Tracey talks about the history of the Henry Willis organ at Liverpool's St George's Hall. As a new appeal has been launched to help raise fund for its …

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60 second sample - Christians in Comedy: Andy Kind 1:07

4M ago1:07

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This is a '60 second sample' of the podcast about the Christian comedian, Andy Kind, when he performed at St Paul's Church, Brentford, West London; the full podcast is below:By Bill Shaw

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'Half empty buckets of popcorn' 18:29

4M ago18:29

18:29

Mike Minay and Esme Morgan reflect on the FA Cup final defeat.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Your Treble XI 23:22

4M ago23:22

23:22

Mike and Nat join up with Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath from the Devils' Advocate to pick a combined Treble-winning XI ahead of the FA Cup final.By BBC Radio Manchester

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'What a state' 19:07

4M ago19:07

19:07

Mike Minay and (a hungover) Natalie Pike look back at City's record-breaking title win and hear from Rico Lewis, John Stones, Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola and Noel Gallagher too!By BBC Radio Manchester

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Tony B from Belfast sharing on the 4th dimension 29:39

4M ago29:39

29:39

Send us a text Tony B Belfast shares on "What do we mean by the 4th dimension?" recorded 14th October 2023 with the Belfast recovery group, Saturday night workshop. Really shares from the heart! Enjoy!! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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Episode 8 - Richard McVeigh reflects on his YouTube success - William McVicker on the difficulties of organ advising - Anne Marsden Thomas looks back on her teaching career and challenges for women organists ... 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

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In this episode, Hauptwerk genius and YouTube star, Richard McVeigh talks about the rise of his channel 'Beauty in Sound' as a platform to live-stream hymns to a global audience, as well as recording some of the UK's finest pipe organs and organists. https://www.youtube.com/@beautyinsound/videos William McVicker gives a glimpse into his role as one…

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'I believe in this team' 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike look back at the win over Fulham and are joined by Arsenal fan Tom Canton in a big week in the title race.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Christians in Comedy - Andy Kind 33:51

4M ago33:51

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Andy Kind has been a comedian for almost twenty years. He performs in pubs and clubs, and at Church events. Bill Shaw was at his gig at St Paul's Church, Brentford, West London: 'Your passion for podcasts certainly comes across - very professional' - Andy Kind https://www.andykind.co.uk https://parishofbrentford.org.uk https://www.springharvest.org…

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'He really is a comedian' 25:43

4M ago25:43

25:43

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by comedian Charlie Lewis to look at the win over Wolves, ahead to Fulham, the WSL title race and talk to Andy's Man Club with their new partnership with Manchester City.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 7 - David Briggs on his role at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York, improvising and his transcriptions - Daniel Moult talks about the new organs for the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire ... 43:36

5M ago43:36

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In this episode, Daniel Moult, Head of Organ at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, demonstrates how a series of new, historically inspired organs that he's commissioned, will transform the musicianship of his students, not just from an authentic approach to early music but across the board in organ playing technique. He also talks about the career…

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'Mike Minay on the pedalo to Brighton' 23:30

5M ago23:30

23:30

Mike Minay, Michael Brown and Amos Murphy look back at the wins over Brighton and Nottingham Forest - and listen out for the surprise guest appearance from Kyle WalkerBy BBC Radio Manchester

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'It was so emotional for it to be him' 25:47

5M ago25:47

25:47

Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Ollie Lowe look back at the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea, discuss squad size and an all-Manchester FA Cup final.By BBC Radio Manchester

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"That kid celebrated like something I've never seen before!" 20:31

5M ago20:31

20:31

Natalie Pike, Steve McInerney and City defender Esme Morgan talk the win over Luton, Gvardiol's goals and Liverpool and Arsenal's mess ups on Sunday. There's also a preview of Real Madrid in the second leg.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 6 - Liverpool Cathedral's new echo organ - Organic Metal and the pipe organ - Sir Andrew Parmley talks about his role as Chief Executive of the RCO 42:14

5M ago42:14

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In this episode we visit the largest cathedral organ in the UK to follow the organ builders from David Wells as they begin installing a new echo division to the main organ at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral. As one of the largest cathedrals in the world, the building has its own micro climate which impacts the tuning of the organ. https://liverpoolc…

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'He'd swap the 100 goals for 100 assists' 30:24

5M ago30:24

30:24

Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and former City defender Andy Morrison talk the win over Crystal Palace with a look at Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Rodri. There's also a preview of Real Madrid and hear from Rico Lewis.By BBC Radio Manchester

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"It's not can they, it's WILL they win all nine games?" 19:04

5M ago19:04

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Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Steven McInerney look back at the draw with Arsenal and the games ahead as the title race takes another twist. Plus hear from Rico Lewis.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Episode 5 - Voicing the Guards' Chapel with Harrison & Harrison - Exploring the National Pipe Organ Register - Thomas Trotter talks repertoire and 40 years at Birmingham Town Hall 53:13

6M ago53:13

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In this episode we get a first look at the new Harrison & Harrison organ at the Guards' Chapel in London. Harrison's Head Voicer, Andy Scott, talks about the Harrison & Harrison sound while he demonstrates voicing the organ. https://www.harrisonorgans.com/ https://www.harrisonorgans.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/London-Guards-Chapel-2023.pdf Andre…

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'We're not going to win a game' 25:46

6M ago25:46

25:46

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by singer from The Wanted Max George to look back at the WSL derby with United and ahead to the game with Arsenal as the Premier League returns. Plus your views on seasoncard prices.By BBC Radio Manchester

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'We can beat United again' 20:54

6M ago20:54

20:54

Mike, Natalie and Stephen talk Newcastle and another potential derby in the FA Cup final.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Alcoholics Anonymous member Bill S, Illinois 35:33

6M ago35:33

35:33

Send us a text Alcoholics Anonymous member Bill S, Illinois sharing at Sheffield Online Meeting September 2023., enjoy! Support the Show.By Alcoholics Anonymous

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'Pulling teeth' 22:48

6M ago22:48

22:48

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike plus YouTuber Steven McInerney to talk about the draw with Liverpool, Stefan Ortega, Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku. Plus, hear from Ruben Dias.By BBC Radio Manchester

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41. Manchester United: Jim Ratcliffe The Billionaire (bonus episode) 48:25

6M ago48:25

48:25

In this special football-themed episode of the Good Bad Billionaire podcast, hosts Simon Jack and Zing Tseng look at how lifelong sports fan Jim Ratcliffe made enough money in business to buy a stake in Manchester United. You can hear more about the uber-rich on the Good Bad Billionaire podcast on BBC Sounds, or wherever you get your podcasts…

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Episode 4 - Improvising at the movies with Darius Battiwalla - The challenge of rebuilding Sheffield Cathedral's Choir - Blind organist David Liddle 47:31

6M ago47:31

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In this episode we hear Darius Battiwalla improvising to a 1920 silent horror film called 'The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. Sitting at the console of the 1972 Hradetzky organ at the Royal northern College of Music, Darius demonstrates some of the musical techniques he uses when improvising to silent films. http://www.dariusbattiwalla.com/ Tom Daggett, D…

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'Philip Walter Foden' 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former City defender Nedum Onouha to talk the Manchester derby and ahead to the game against Liverpool. Plus hear from Kyle Walker.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Demonstration for Ukraine 4:55

6M ago4:55

4:55

Thousands of people marched in London on the 24th of February to protest about the Russian invasion of Ukraine two years ago. They started at Hyde Park, and marched to Trafalgar Square. Bill Shaw spoke to some of those taking part:

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