Best Roland Dransfield Podcasts (2024)

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

5d ago49:31

49:31

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

20d ago40:41

40:41

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

24d ago48:53

48:53

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

3M ago16:24

16:24

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

3M ago45:59

45:59

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

4M ago41:56

41:56

“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

4M ago24:27

24:27

“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

5M ago45:49

45:49

“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

5M ago41:00

41:00

“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

6M ago41:11

41:11

“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

6M ago42:54

42:54

“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

7M ago25:53

25:53

“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

7M ago41:26

41:26

“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

8M ago47:29

47:29

“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

8M ago48:26

48:26

“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

9M ago45:42

45:42

“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

9M ago3:24

3:24

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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Henry Winter: Writing His Own Story 1:00:25

1y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Henry Winter is one of the country’s most prolific and experienced sports journalists, who captures the heart and soul of football. He’s the Chief Football Writer for The Times newspaper and has also written several books on the subject. In this final episode of Lobster Brain’s first series, Lisa and Danny hear from Henry about what it’s like to ha…

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Sadhguru: Human Beings Are Possibilities Not Products 54:09

1y ago54:09

54:09

Sadhguru has been named one of India's 50 most influential people and needs little introduction. His work has touched the lives of two billion people through transformational programs. An author, poet, visionary, internationally renowned speaker and bestselling author, Sadhguru has been an influential voice at major global forums including the Unit…

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Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill: Overcoming Doubt from the Playground to the Podium 55:37

1y ago55:37

55:37

“I kept that tunnel vision and focused on the hurdles” Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is one of Great Britain's most successful athletes. She’s an Olympic champion and and three-times world champion heptathlete. She’s very clearly a Top Lobster! It wasn’t all plain sailing for Jess to get to that point though. In this wide-ranging conversation, Danny Dona…

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Jordan Hames: Grateful For Discomfort 58:34

1y ago58:34

58:34

“I've always put myself out of my comfort zone” Jordan Hames is a successful entrepreneur and influencer who works with brands like Tom Ford, Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci and many more. Lisa and Danny discover that whilst Jordan has incredible ambition, drive and determination - he also practises gratitude and values balance in his life. Jordan explai…

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Lobster Lessons 45:28

1y ago45:28

45:28

“We're explorers. We’re on quest.” Do successful people have the same things in common? Can you learn confidence and have self belief? And what’s the relationship between success and happiness? Danny Donachie and Lisa Morton share some of the key lessons they’ve learnt from speaking to highly successful people. You’ll discover that top lobsters fee…

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Willie Donachie: Breaking The Chains Of Trauma 44:30

1+ y ago44:30

44:30

What does it take to forgive? Willie Donachie is a footballer who had a distinguished career playing for Manchester City; Burnley, Oldham Athletic, Portland Timbers and the Scottish national team. He’s been a coach and a manager for many years. He also happens to be - Danny’s dad! Willie reflects on his roots, upbringing and relationship with his o…

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Phil Neville: From A Soldier To A General 56:39

1+ y ago56:39

56:39

“Get the simple things right, day in day out” What does it take to work at the highest level in sport, for years? Phil Nevile has been a footballer at Manchester United and then Captain of Everton. He’s been Head Coach for the Lionesses and he’s currently Head Coach at Inter Miami. You could say he’s part of a modern-day sporting dynasty, with brot…

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Biet Simkin: Don't Just Sit There! 1:01:13

1+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Biet Simkin is a musician, spiritual guide and bestselling author. Thousands of people attend her meditation events and she works with some of the most leading lights in Hollywood. Biet came to this success via trauma, loss and addiction. Her mother died when she was very young. Her Dad, who was a shaman, taught her to meditate, but as Biet says, s…

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Rodney Marsh: To Thine Own Self Be True 56:05

1+ y ago56:05

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The lead in your own Shakespearean play These are the words that Rodney Marsh lives his life by. Rodney was a top lobster of the football world in the 60’s and 70’s, one of the most charismatic players of the time. Since retiring, he’s been a football pundit and appeared on numerous celebrity TV shows. Rodney’s autobiography Priceless, amongst othe…

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Tim Howard: Saving Your Brain 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

49:31

Tim defined resiliency and consistency during his time as a premier league goalkeeper, he’s the perfect example of how you can overcome pressure and show up despite the circumstances. Tim is a former US national, Manchester United, and Everton Goalkeeper. He’s currently a pundit for MBC sport. Danny and Lisa learn how Tim has dealt with his Tourett…

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Ana Ivanovic: Learning To Come Out Of Your Shell 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

51:08

Ana Ivanovic can show you how to cope with the pressure that comes with success. Ana is a former world champion tennis player. She was world number one and champion at the French Open aged only 20, so she reached top lobster status at an incredibly young age. She had the eyes of her world on her when she was only just out of her teenage years. Lisa…

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Alastair Campbell: Getting Out Of A Spin 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

52:07

Alastair Campbell is an author, political strategist and hit podcaster. He’s a top lobster who’s had a prolific and varied career. He was Director of Communications for Tony Blair; he’s written numerous books and he regularly tops the podcast charts with “The Rest Is Politics”. He’s also well known for talking frankly and openly about his struggles…

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David Moyes: Striving To Be A Better Man 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

56:56

David Moyes can show you how to stay motivated when the going gets tough. David is the current West Ham manager and has had an illustrious career in Premier League football. As a football manager David knows how people spend their time discussing publicly whether you should be sacked or not. So, how do you cope with that kind of criticism in your d…

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Dr Lisa Miller: The Brain That Leads With Spirit 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Dr Lisa Miller can show you how spirituality can help you as a leader and in your life. She's a Columbia Professor, whose work merges science with spirituality. She's also a clinical psychologist and the best selling author of "The Awakened Brain". Danny and Lisa discover why developing an awakened brain can help you in business, in sport and in li…

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Manc 78: Anna Jameson - The Broadcaster Making Her Nan Proud 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

48:00

"No one's better than anyone else, everyone's the same" Anna Jameson is the broadcaster who wakes up Greater Manchester as the presenter of BBC Radio Manchester’s breakfast show. She’s also a reporter on North West Tonight and you can hear her on BBC Radio Five Live too. Lisa and Anna discuss how Anna’s late Nan still inspires her, when she’s holdi…

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Mo Gawdat: How To Programme Your Brain For Happiness 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

54:03

Mo Gawdat was the Chief Business Officer for Google X, the innovation lab that works on robots and self-driving cars. After the tragic death of his son, Ali, Mo now dedicates himself to his mission of helping one billion people learn how to be happy. His international bestseller “Solve for Happy” introduces you to the idea that there is a happiness…

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Special Episode: We’ll Build This City - The Future of Manchester 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

39:04

“Get young people interested and believing they have a voice” This episode of We Built this City is all about the future of Greater Manchester. Lisa Morton sat down with Councillor Garry Bridges and Manchester’s Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs), to talk about what young people need for their future. Over the past 12 months, Manchester has respond…

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Danny Donachie and Lisa Morton: Why Lobster Brain? 18:50

1+ y ago18:50

18:50

Lobster Brain is all about how lobsters rewire their brains, and how you can too. Lobsters fight to find out who’s going to be top lobster. Every time a lobster wins or loses a fight, their brain chemistry changes. It's called neuroplasticity – our brain’s ability to change itself throughout our lives. If you can rewire your brain - when you lose o…

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