The Manc Podcast

The Manc team don't have any mates this week, so we decided to sit down together and have a chinwag about the week's events, and understandably, Boris Johnson's roadmap and the possibility of a normal summer took over.

We talk Manchester beer gardens, holidays, meeting up with friends and we also discuss Peaky Blinders – after an incredible set down by the Science & Industry Museum was discovered earlier this week.

Hit & Run is one of the longest-running nights of its kind - celebrating its 14 birthday in 2021 in its hometown of Manchester.

We spoke to its founder, Rich Reason himself, who is also manager of LEVELZ, the famous 14-strong rap and grime collective who embody Manchester in everything they do.

This week the team sit down with Sacha Lord, Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Adviser, co-creator of Parklife festival, The Warehouse Project and the driving force behind the acclaimed United We Stream GM.

Sacha has also been relentlessly fighting for hospitality in Greater Manchester during the pandemic, doing his best to ensure our vibrant night (and daytime) economy doesn't have the life ripped out of it. It was a genuine pleasure and an honour to have him on.

This week on The Manc Podcast we sit down with Preston's very own viral star Danny Andrews also known as the Fish And A Rice Cake Guy from THAT bodybuilding documentary on BBC3. 

The northern barber shot to fame again recently after appearing in back-to-back episodes of First Dates – which he received a great response from the general public for. 

We chat dating, tattoos, and life after viral fame. It's a belting episode.

This week the team sit down with Manchester's very own MasterChef winner, Simon Wood, to talk McDonald's orders, winning MasterChef, WOOD restaurants and the Feeding Families for £30 initiative. Simon was great fun and is doing some incredible things for the city.

This week, The Manc sit down for a natter with Sarah Lomas, a born and bred Mancunian who spent most of her early 20s completely broke and living on inflatable furniture. Today, she's a hugely successful global CEO and an influential woman in business not only in the North of England, but worldwide. Her global health brand REVIV is just one of the many reasons why Manchester is proud of her – and it was fantastic to sit down and see what makes her tick.

Each week, alongside our special guest, The Manc Podcast discusses Manchester's biggest news stories, talk about what's happening in (and out) of the city, and just have a natter amongst friends.

Hit subscribe to join Joe, Steph and Tim each week.

This week, The Manc sit down for a natter with Rowetta Idah, also known as Rowetta, a singer from Manchester best known for her work with the Happy Mondays, recording and touring with the band from 1990 and recently reforming with the original lineup. It's a lively episode!

Each week, alongside our special guest, we'll discuss Manchester's biggest news stories, talk about what's happening in (and out) of the city, and just have a natter amongst friends.

Hit subscribe to join Joe, Steph and Tim each week. 

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