Best Mancunian Podcasts (2024)

"What I love about Manchester, is it's constantly evolving” Seema Malhotra combines glitz, glamour and proper manc graft. On this episode of ‘We Built This City’ host Lisa Morton is joined by the co-founder of fashion brand ‘Forever Unique’ and star of the reality show ‘The Real Housewives of Cheshire’. Seema candidly shares her experiences …

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Episode 51: Tuesday Afternoon in Salford all requests 45:21

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sit back relax and enjoy the show

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Episode 47: Straight from the fans mouth show 3 33:10

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Brilliant win against Leeds, proud of the players and fans ,

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Did the UK Government lie? Did Trump lie at the NABJ conference ? 59:37

12d ago59:37

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Did our Government lie? Did Trump lie at the NABJ conference ?

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Episode 32: Straight From The Fans Mouth Return Show 2 46:51

16d ago46:51

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New Investors, new signings and all things Salford RLFC

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Its All Change, But Will It Work? 58:30

19d ago58:30

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Its all change, but will it work for the Democrats, plus Starmer goes full steam ahead.

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Episode 16: Straight From The Fans Mouth Return Show 1 48:59

23d ago48:59

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After a long time off, we are finally back, talking all things Salford RLFC , enjoy the show

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Can Biden last the weekend ? 1:00:29

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Can Biden last the weekend, and what will the world look like after November.

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Manc 91: Michala Hulme - The Genealogist Who Loves The Bones of Manchester 49:31

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‘Girls like me, they just don't do history.’ Dr Michala Hulme is a genealogist and broadcaster connecting people with their family history. In this episode, you’ll learn about the real people from Greater Manchester’s past and how they lived their lives. Michala has an incredible talent for uncovering family trees, and her mission is to mak…

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"The Show Before the Political Explosion" 1:01:52

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The fuse is lit, the clock's ticking, and poor Mike's about to go from political pundit to accidental anarchist faster than you can say ..All Tories are ********

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Manc 90: Jonathan Schofield - The Manc That Walks The Talk 40:41

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"The whole city centre's my playground." Take a stroll through Manchester's rich history and it’s vibrant present with Jonathan Schofield, a born and bred Mancunian. From its industrial roots to its modern-day resurgence, Jonathan shares intriguing stories and quotes that capture the essence of Greater Manchester's spirit. Tour Guide and Editor-at-…

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7 days to the Election in the UK, and a few hours away from the most watched TV broadcast ever ? 1:00:55

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7 days to the Election in the UK, and a few hours away from the most watched TV broadcast ever ?. Will you be voting ? We hope so.

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Will Rishi lose his seat, and were there riots in Manchester? 1:02:05

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Will Rishi lose his seat, and were there riots in Manchester? Mike and Paul have a heated debate about the rise of the Right.

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Manc 89: Matty White - Manchester's Food Guy 48:53

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Matty is a long-time Manchester resident with an intriguing journey, over his 25 years in the city region he’s become a well-known figure in Manchester's food and drink scene, you may have seen his videos with Manchester’s Finest exploring some of Mnachester’s best food and drink venues. In this episode hear how Maty went from bartending across Man…

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Starmer and Sunak debate the election is getting closer 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

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Starmer and Sunak debate the election is getting closer, while Europe goes Right wing

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First Show Back in the studio 1:04:03

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In this weeks podcast Mike and Paul look at what is before them in this crazy world of politics. What will happen to Trump, Will labour win in the UK. Join us on our weekly journey.

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S11 E1 The Tom Anderson Memorial Special 51:39

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In this episode, we want to acknowledge some audio quality issues. Unfortunately, we encountered unforeseen challenges while traveling. Despite these difficulties, we felt it was important to share this episode with you. We recently traveled to Alaska to pay our respects to our dear friend and longtime colleague, Tom Anderson, who tragically passed…

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Values That Maketh the Manc, Celebrating 50 years of Greater Manchester 16:24

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Greater Manchester with Lisa Morton as she explores the enduring values that make Mancunians remarkable. This episode of 'We Built This City' brings together stories from past guests like Sharon Latham, Siobhan Johnston and Anna Jameson and others who embody the city's spirit of connectivity, generosity, and resili…

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Manc 88: John Robb - The Punk Writing Manchesters Music History 45:59

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Dive into the vibrant world of punk rock, DIY ethos, and the transformative power of music with John Robb an adopted Mancunian who has built a life in the beats and bars of Manchester. John is a prolific writer who was the first to write books on the likes of the Stone Roses and The Charlatans Discover the untold stories behind the city's gritty ri…

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Manc 87: Julie Twist - The City Living Pioneer 41:56

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“We look after the community and try to grow Manchester” Julie Twist is a property pioneer who has been helping to shape the city's skyline since 1994. In this episode of "We Built This City," Julie recounts her unexpected leap from supermarket employee to city centre property specialist celebrating 30 years of her company, Julie Twist Properties. …

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Changing the Game for Women in Greater Manchester on International Women's Day 24:27

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“All of these formidable women, it’s amazing” To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Lisa Morton is asking some of Greater Manchester’s most inspiring role models what they are both celebrating and campaigning for in 2024. In this special episode of We Built This City, Lisa explores what’s changing for women across boardrooms, classrooms, changing…

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Manc 86: DJ Paulette - The DJ Sharing Peace, Love, Unity and Respect 45:49

6M ago45:49

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“Music is all around us in Manchester. It really is!” Join Host Lisa Morton as one of Manchester Music’s most influential figures DJ Paulette shares stories of breaking barriers and beats in a male-dominated industry, from blagging a lifetime Hacienda membership to spinning records at the city's most iconic venues. In this episode, Paulette reflect…

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Manc 85: Sam Piccione - Building on the Beat of Manchester 41:00

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“We couldn’t have picked a better city to build this arena” Dive into the electrifying world of live events with Sam Piccione. Sam is the President International of Oak View Group, the company behind the much-anticipated Co-Op Live Arena. Sam’s work has taken him from the United States to China, London, and now Manchester, where he's helping to cre…

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Manc 84: Yvonne Shelton - The Backing Singer Backing Her Community 41:11

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“You can have such a laugh with Manchester artists” Yvonne Shelton’s musical career is as rich and varied as the city itself. Her voice has echoed through the city's vibrant music scene for the past 40 years. She has performed as a backing singer for global stars, provided vocals for some of Manchester’s best-known artists and sang centre stage as …

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Manc 83: John Hughes - The Creator of Places People Love 42:54

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“All good cities don’t turn their back on the river” Dive into the transformational journey of Manchester's urban landscape. John Hughes has been a key player in the city's development for the past 20 years in his role at Ask Real Estate. John started work just days after leaving university in 1997 when the city was still recovering from the IRA bo…

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Special The Mancunian Way In 2024 25:53

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“We're finding our feet again as a city.” Lisa Morton is in the process of talking to one hundred born, bred and adopted Mancunians that have been - and are - the building blocks of Greater Manchester. At the start of a new year it’s time to both reflect and look forward. Who’s going to be running the city? What are the events we'll be looking forw…

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Manc 82: Michael Taylor - All Roads Lead To Journalism 41:26

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“I just love telling people’s stories” When Michael Taylor left Lancaster for university studies in Manchester, he gained more than a sociology degree - he found a city to call home, a true adopted Manc. Experience 1980s Manchester through Michael's memories of the clubs, relationships and a cultural vibrancy he came to embrace and love. What did M…

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Manc 81: Jennie Johnson MBE - The Entrepreneur Getting Better By The Day 47:29

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“I started listing what I needed from a childcare provider” When Jennie Johnson’s childcare plans fell through on a work trip to London, she had a lightbulb moment that led her to create a hugely successful business. Jennie founded the children’s nursery chain Kids Allowed. By the time she sold that business, 20 years later, Kids Allowed was provid…

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Manc 80: Andy Spinoza - The Human Pinball of Manchester 48:26

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“I came here with a blank page to be written on” PR mogul Andy Spinoza came to Manchester from London in 1979, drawn by the city’s radical history, its growing music scene and the urge to find a place to “fit”. Lisa Morton finds out how he tried and failed to interview Tony Wilson in a front room in Rusholme’s Moon Grove, what it was like to launch…

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Manc 79: John Henshaw - The Ancoats Actor With Talking Shoes 45:42

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“Go out there and create. You've got to do it.” Actor John Henshaw joins Lisa Morton for a conversation in City Tower, which overlooks Manchester city centre. It’s a very different skyline to the one John came to love as a child growing up in Ancoats during the 50’s and 60’s. John, who was one of 14, was born and raised on George Leigh street. He j…

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We Built This City Season 4 - Returns 2nd November 3:24

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Who's putting the "great" into Greater Manchester? We Built This City is all about the people, places and relationships that have built the fabric of modern Manchester. Season 4 launches on 2nd November. In this series, host Lisa Morton brings you the remaining 22 of 100 born, bred or adopted Mancs that have impacted the city region.…

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Ep 0604 July 2023 The great restaurant debate 1:21:07

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And finally...we spend a long time discussing the most influential restaurants in Manchester history. After a big twitter call-out with literally TENS of replies, Thom Hetherington (http://www.landinglight.co.uk ) , Ruth Allan (https://manchesterwire.co.uk ) and host Vaughan Allen try to pick out the difference between 'enjoyable' and 'influential'…

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Ep 0603 June 2023 Contact---CoOps--Mancunians 1:19:45

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Moving into June, we have some in depth conversations with movers, shakers and generally good people. First up is the amazing Keisha Thompson, CEO and Artistic Director at Contact (previously Contact Theatre) talking about creative production, managing an iconic building, working with young people, letting young people run the place and their 50th …

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Ep 0602 May 2023 Greening the City 53:06

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Welcome to the May edition of CottonmouthMCR, the podcast for the Manchester city centre business community.This month we're looking at ESG and greening, talking about CityCo's own ESG audit of city centre businesses with Steve Connor and Martha Gilmartin of Creative Concern. https://cityco.com/2022-23-bid-esg-review/Then looking at some of the cit…

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Ep 0601 Beyond the Music 24:21

1+ y ago24:21

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Announcing the massive new Manchester music festival, Beyond the Music. Launched in SXSW, we have the (near) EXCLUSIVE details of the October 2023 city centre conference and festival taking over Manchester. Talking to founders Oli Wilson and Sarah Pearson, CottonmouthMCR is back with a BANG!(also with a few notes on what's coming up in season six..…

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