Best BBC Radio Manchester Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding City versus The Premier League 40:47

6d 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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BONUS 2 - Euro 2024 - England Vs Denmark BBC Radio Jersey 6:44

6d ago6:44

6:44

Talk to us! Spent some time on the wireless today with BBC Radio Jerseys Alison Moss diving into England Vs Serbia and previewing the Denmark game. Expect some more short clips coming this tournament!By Burns & Seb

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Talina on her new midweek Rinse residency, hailing from Manchester and her love for United 49:52

7d ago49:52

49:52

This episode of Belta is with Talina. Originally from Manchester and now based in London, she’s a sensational presenter, radio host and DJ who holds down regular shows on Rinse FM, has hosted Boiler Rooms, and runs her own podcast South Asian Overground. Naturally we spoke about all of that, her absolutely instrumental and incredible efforts to tal…

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BONUS - Euro 2024 55:20

12d ago55:20

55:20

Talk to us! Gripped by Euro fever we discuss Englands chances and make out picks for: 🏆 Winner: 📉 Flops: 🐎 Dark Horses: ⚽️ Golden Boot: 🥇 Player of tournament: 👶🏻 Young Player to watch: We'll be away now until the Euro final so enjoy the tournament! #Euro2024By Burns & Seb

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Shout - Arielle Free Remix 0:30

13d ago0:30

0:30

Shout - Arielle Free Remix by Arielle FreeBy Arielle Free

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

16d ago49:07

49:07

Send us a Text Message. 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

22d 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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|057| - Manchester United's FA Cup Double 40:50

26d ago40:50

40:50

Talk to us! Fully still onboard the FA Cup hype train this week. We discuss Ten Hags dismantling of Peps team in the final. The managerial merry go round that is already in full swing and our dislike for FFP or PRS whatever they want to call it now.By Burns & Seb

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

29d ago1:07

1:07

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

1M 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

1M 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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|056| - Studs Up End of Season Awards 1:19:42

1M ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Talk to us! Another Premier League season in the bag and season 2 of Studs Up is wrapped! Thanks to everyone who's listened. This week we face our preseason table predictions, discuss England call ups and hand out the prestigious Studs Up season awards for: 👏🏼Player of the Year: 🛬 Best new signing: 🤯 Biggest surprise: 📉 Biggest flop: 📈 Most improve…

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Denham Audio on Sheffield's nightlife, ingredients for a perfect club and his brush with Batman 53:05

1M ago53:05

53:05

This episode of Belta is with Denham Audio. Originally from London but at this point an adopted Northerner having moved to Sheffield and never looked back, he’s been all over the place recently. Look no further than his 23 date tour that spanned Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand... We covered heaps in this episode and had such a class, chille…

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'What a state' 19:07

1M 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

1M ago29:39

29:39

Send us a Text Message. 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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|055| - Tin Pot Tottenham 58:21

1M ago58:21

58:21

Talk to us! Here we are, into the last weekend of this Premier League season. City champions elect, Arsenal to push all the way, Villa are Champions League, Is the season ending too soon for Chelsea? Oh, and Man United are still s****. Thanks for listening in this season, it's almost time for the Euros! Please give us a like and a follow and join i…

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'I believe in this team' 24:21

1M 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

2M ago33:51

33:51

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: https://www.andykind.co.uk https://parishofbrentford.org.uk https://www.springharvest.org

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Danny Howard on growing up in the North West, moving back up north and his BBC Radio 1 Dance show 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

This episode of Belta is with Danny Howard. Originally from the North West, he's most widely known for heading up Friday nights on BBC Radio 1. We spoke about that, but also all sorts beyond this: from growing up in the North West, how he stays literally sane whilst spinning so many plates (did I mention he also runs a label?), the responsibility o…

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'He really is a comedian' 25:43

2M 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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|054| - Jamie Vardy's Having a Party.... Again. 1:03:55

2M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Talk to us! Sheffield are gone, Leicester are back, PGMOL are going to have refs mics played in stadiums and they don't make number 9s like they used too. Thanks as always and please join us - https://linktr.ee/studsupBy Burns & Seb

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

2M 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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|053| - Klopp done good at Goodison 1:07:16

2M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Talk to us! La Liga to go stateside Klopps title race over? Man United embarrass themselves with a win in the FA Cup semi-final Amazing Arsenal Chelsea season is finished The league run in at both ends of the table throwing up chaos! Thanks for listening please join us here - https://linktr.ee/studsup…

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La La on growing organically, misogyny in club culture and giving other people their flowers 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

This episode of Belta is with La La. She’s a sensational DJ, producer and label head from Scotland. It feels really full circle getting her onto Belta, as it’s nearly three years since I wrote a little piece on her in DJ Mag. We spoke about so much: from her homeland of Scotland - it’s Belta, after all - to navigating a music career as a woman, reb…

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

2M 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

2M 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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|052| - Arsenal gunning for the title 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

Talk to us! A rambling podcast on all sorts this week. Huge battles, points made and dropped at both ends of the table recently. More points deductions, more dodgy VAR shouts and more horrendous performances from United and Chelsea. Arsenal, Liverpool and City all teams making this Premier League season one to remember. What a league!…

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Rinzen on the transition from music journalism to being a full-time artist, dealing with creative blocks and his love for sci-fi 42:14

3M ago42:14

42:14

This episode of Belta is with Rinzen. The half-North American, half-Japanese producer and DJ has just shared his new album ‘Bend To The Light’ curated on the background of a really fun, sci-fi and futuristic concept, and hopped on to Belta to chat to me all things working with some massive labels, his obsession with creative and workflow inspiratio…

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

3M 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

3M ago19:04

19:04

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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|051| - The Magic of the Cup 53:18

3M ago53:18

53:18

Talk to us! This is a Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo appreciation podcast now. I joke, but I wish it was! We recap the chaotic FA Cup quarter final fixtures which saw both Man United AND Chelsea progress to fixtures at Wembley, our first look at the likes of Lewis Dunk and Kobbie Mainoo in an England shirt and ahead to the high stakes top of the tab…

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Alan Dixon on leaving the North, working with top record labels and the value of putting in the work 47:52

3M ago47:52

47:52

This episode of Belta is with Alan Dixon. He’s originally from the North East - from good old Darlington - and is a cracking DJ, producer and labelowner who creates proper uplifting, anthemic and feel-good tracks. He's worked with some of the top names in the business including Defected/Glitterbox, Three Six Zero and Keinemusik. This was a super fu…

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

3M 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

3M 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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|050| - A 3 Horse Title Race 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

Talk to us! For the first time in what feels forever we have a 3 teams in the title race. We discuss the Carabao Cup final and THAT Gary Neville quote. We also talk on how exciting it is to have 3 teams in a title race! A very rare treat in recent years. As always thanks for listening, please drop us a review ad follow our socials https://linktr.ee…

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Alcoholics Anonymous member Bill S, Illinois 35:33

4M ago35:33

35:33

Send us a Text Message. 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

4M 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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Good Bad Billionaire: Jim Ratcliffe (bonus episode) 48:25

4M 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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'Philip Walter Foden' 24:10

4M 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

4M 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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'You can wipe that smile of your face for starters' 19:06

4M ago19:06

19:06

Mike Minay, Natalie Pike, Gaz Drinkwater and Jay Mottershead look ahead to the 192nd Manchester derby.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Bklava on her artistic freedom, new mixtape, and relationship with Irish club culture 54:59

4M ago54:59

54:59

This episode of Belta is with Bklava. The Lebanese-Northern Irish artist is a stellar musician, vocalist and DJ, recently announcing a long-awaited mixtape. They’re also founder of label, party, and overall banging platform Spin Sugar, which intends to promote female and non-binary artists with the aim to influence young women to join the music ind…

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'We need to do a number on them' 22:54

4M ago22:54

22:54

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by lightweight boxer and City fan Campbell Hatton to look back at the win over Bournemouth and a massive month ahead as the blues face Manchester United and Liverpool. Plus, hear from Ruben Dias.By BBC Radio Manchester

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'Had we not won that game our credibility wouldn't have been enough for the deal to go through' 28:05

4M ago28:05

28:05

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein to look back on his time at the club.By BBC Radio Manchester

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Sixty second sample - Lent Vigil for Climate Justice 1:07

4M ago1:07

1:07

Christians held a vigil outside Parliament for the first ten days of Lent to call for action about Climate Change. Starting on Ash Wednesday, people prayed at the entrance to Parliament for twenty-four hours a day, until Saturday the 24th of February. Some of the campaigners taking part explained why they were involved.....…

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Lent Vigil for Climate Justice 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Christians are holding a vigil outside Parliament to call for action about Climate Change. The 'Lent Vigil for Climate Justice' has been organised by Churches, charities and campaign groups; people will be praying at the entrance to Parliament for twenty-four hours a day until Saturday the 24th of February. The vigil started with a service at St Jo…

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39. Manchester United: The Jim Ratcliffe Era Begins 32:37

4M ago32:37

32:37

As the deal for the club is approved by the FA and Premier League. Sally, Simon and Faisal chat about the Premier League and the FA approving Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent stake in Manchester United. We take a look at what changes he has already brought to the club, including a new hire from rivals Man City. And the three predict how the Ratcliff…

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Habgud on how to start a record label, techno with a "serious unseriousness" and getting stranded in Europe 51:01

4M ago51:01

51:01

This episode of Belta is with Habgud. He’s a producer and DJ from Nottingham and has recently relocated to Manchester. Often found playing a variety of techno and percussive soundscapes, Habgud has played at clubs including The White Hotel and Tresor and also runs label Burned At Both Ends. He’s also just kicked off a new project; but more on that …

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'We can definitely say revenge' 24:49

5M ago24:49

24:49

Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City Women's defender Esme Morgan to talk about important wins at the weekend and a weekend of 'revenge' against Chelsea for the men and women. Plus hear from John Stones on a 'double treble'. Photo: Getty ImagesBy BBC Radio Manchester

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|049| - If you want some Mudryk will give it ya! 57:38

5M ago57:38

57:38

Talk to us! This week we label Southgate a simp, wonder if we could win £10k in a 1v1 with Mykhailo Mudryk, discuss Kopps departure and wonder if Ross Barkley and Kobbie Mainoo are outside shouts for the Euros squad.By Burns & Seb

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