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The Discussion Podcast
The Discussion Podcast is a wide ranging set of chats which tackle a number of subjects across a range of contributors - Rod Maxwell has the Lunch Discussion Podcast from #theLateLateLunchshow, Ken Garrity presents Travel Talks, and James Spencer presents View From The Street. The Discussion Podcast series is a LATELATEProductions media production.
Episodes
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - Radfield Home Care: Keeping Trafford Families Comfortable at Home
On this episode of The Lunch Discussion podcast, Rod Maxwell speaks with Abrar and Vicky from Radfield Home Care about supporting people to remain independent…
The Discussion PodcastView From The Street - Uni or Not: Is a Degree Worth the Debt? 17 Aug 2026
In this episode of View From The Street on theLateLateLunchShow, James Spencer and Rod Maxwell examine whether university degrees are still worth the time and…
The Discussion PodcastPints, Paints & Poetry: Inside Andy Matthews' Manchester
Show host Rod Maxwell talks to Artist Andrew Alan Matthews (aka Andy) who discusses his Lowry-inspired, colourful cityscapes and pub portraits, his journey…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Travel - travel news on Manchester Airport upgrade plus "cruise news" on Cunard's fleet upgrade
On this short edition of Talkin' Travel, travel expert Ken Garrity has the latest news on the upgrades taking place at Manchester airport and also news on…
The Discussion PodcastView From The Street - Burnham's Britain: Hope, Hype and Hard Questions
"View From The Street" on theLateLateLunchshow hears street views from Altrincham as Andy Burnham takes office, debating whether his Manchester record…
The Discussion PodcastBritFest Backstage 2026: Mark Ratcliffe, Fishermen’s Friends & Local Stars with RadioAlty.co.uk
Live festival coverage from BritFest 2026 featuring backstage interviews: Mark Ratcliffe on his folk roots, the Fisherman’s Friends’ sing-along heritage, choir…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - Rebecca Peacock talking about the Altrincham Film Academy - 17 July 2026
On this episode, Rod is talking to Rebecca Peacock from local film production company Top and Tail Productions about the Altrincham Film Academy. A 4 day…
The Discussion PodcastLegacy Locker: Secure Your Memories with Adam Horner on The Late Late Lunch Show
On The Late Late Lunch Show, Rod Maxwell speaks with Adam Horner about Legacy Locker (https://www.legacylocker.cloud/) — a secure digital platform to store…
The Discussion PodcastWhat's On Alty with Archie - Autumn Delights: Pumpkins, Sunflowers & Family Fun
Archi is back with another guide for what's on in the Alty area this summer..... Today’s feature celebrates the outdoors — don’t miss the Sunflower Trail at…
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From Chip-Shop Scribbles to Global Portraits: Stanley Chow’s Creative Journey
Stanley Chow discusses growing up in Altrincham, his childhood drawings on chip-shop paper, art-school experiences, and how he built a career as an illustrator…
The Discussion PodcastDiscovering Whistler and Iceland on Talkin' Travel
On this episode of Talkin' Travel, Ken Garrity talks to tourism representatives from Whistler and Iceland about what these destinations have to offer for…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion with Trafford Teenager Josh Hossain about his music, songwriting and singing - 29 June 2026
On this episode of the Lunch Discussion, show presenter Rod Maxwell caught up with Trafford teenager Josh Hossain about his songwriting, singing and…
The Discussion PodcastPMAD: Galway’s Dark Indie Voice on The Late Late Lunch Show
Recently on #theLateLateLunchshow Rod Maxwell was talking with Paul Dillon — the artist PMAD — calling in from Portumna, County Galway. They discuss growing up…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion at the 2026 Royal Cheshire Show
On this episode of the Late Late Lunch Show Rod Maxwell and Ken Garrity visit the Royal Cheshire County Show. Featuring Ray Brown of Bidlea on family farming…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Travel - New Zealand, Fiji and South Pacific Stories with ANZCRO Holidays
Host Ken Garrity returns from a long trip and chats with Luke from ANZCRO Holidays about travel to New Zealand and the South Pacific. They cover booking…
The Discussion PodcastView From The Street - Is World Cup Fever Fizzling? June 2026
With the World Cup America upon us, James and Rod hit the streets to gauge local reaction to the tournament. Interviews reveal mixed emotions — subdued hype…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - Design, Dissent & Democracy: Inside Partisans with Alex Josephson
Rod Maxwell speaks with Alexander Josephson, founder of Partisans (https://partisans.com/), about how culture, politics and technology shape architecture —…
The Discussion PodcastInside Weetwood Ales: Cheshire’s Brewery & Distillery
Rod Maxwell visits Weetwood Ales (https://www.weetwoodales.co.uk/) in rural Cheshire and talks with brewer Matthew Knop about the brewery’s history, brewing…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - a nature inspired approach at Back To The Garden Childcare - May 2026
Rod Maxwell was speaking with Nicola Goddard and Zoe Bowring from the Altrincham branch of Back To The Garden Childcare about the funding that is available to…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion: Rising Through the Lens: Maisie Green’s Matchday Journey
Join Rod Maxwell on "theLateLateLunchshow" as he speaks with Maisie Green, the official matchday photographer for Altrincham FC. Maisie shares her journey from…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Travel - Vancouver Uncovered: Beaches, Mountains, Wildlife & Michelin Eats
Join Ken as he explores Vancouver’s unique blend of city life and wild nature, from Stanley Park’s seawall and city beaches to nearby mountains and…
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The Lunch Discussion - Christmas Musical Spectacular — Star-Studded Nights coming to the AO Arena
This episode previews the Christmas Musical Spectacular, a star-studded arena concert at Manchester’s AO on 22–23 December featuring West End talent, a…
The Discussion PodcastRadioAlty & Me: From the classroom to The Big RadioAlty Breakfast Show - Rhiannon's radio journey - May 2026
On this episode of RadioAlty & Me, student journalist Rhiannon Healy Provost talk to Rod Maxwell about applying what she has been learning through her…
The Discussion PodcastView From The Street Podcast - "Screentime" - Mon 11 May 2026
On this episode of View From The Street, reporter James Spencer and LATELATELunch radio presenter Rod Maxwell were out in Altrincham asking people if the…
The Discussion PodcastRadioAlty & Me - Annie, the Queen of Hot Buttered Soul - May 2026
As part of the "RadioAlty @ 6" celebrations, Rod Maxwell talked to a number of the RadioAlty team about what music, radio and the station means to them and in…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion with singer Rose Morris (Rose Morris Vocals) - May 2026
This week on the show, Rod was speaking to Alty local Rose Morris about her new "professional career" in singing - Rose Morris Vocals…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - Pete Roberts 'A man of soul"
Recently on #theLateLateLunchshow show host Rod Maxwell was speaking to Pete Roberts - a Manchester man whose love of soul music and legendary Twist Wheel…
The Discussion PodcastRadioAlty & Me - RadioAlty's Jazz man, Joel Thompson, talks to Rod Maxwell about his love for music
As part of the RadioAlty & Me series celebrating 6 years of the station Rod Maxwell was talking to Jazztime presenter Joel Thompson about his love for jazz…
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Talkin' Travel - EP 4 - Discovering Turkey
Ken Garrity spends an evening with members of the Turkish travel industry finding out what the country has to offer. The Discussion Podcast - interviews from…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - 12-Year-Old Songwriter Drops Stunning Debut Album 'Where Am I?'
This episode of "theLateLateLunchshow" features 12-year-old singer-songwriter Sophia Bacall, who wrote, performed and recorded her debut 10-track album, Where…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - Little Green Sock: Keeping Trafford's Children Warm and Confident
On this episode of "theLateLateLunchshow", presenter Rod Maxwell speaks with Jed Carter, trustee and Trafford councillor, about Little Green Sock Project — a…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - Record Store Day Rush: Vinyl Fans Brave the Queue at Tasty Records
Rod Maxwell (#theLateLateLunchshow) visits Tasty Records on Record Store Day to meet early-morning vinyl collectors. The episode captures conversations about…
The Discussion PodcastVoices Reunited: Inside Di Voci — South Manchester’s Award-Winning Women’s Choir
Rod Maxwell from "theLateLateLunchshow" on RadioAlty.co.uk speaks with Ben Nicol, musical director of Di Voci, an award-winning women’s choir based in South…
The Discussion PodcastRadioAlty & Me - From Travel Desks to Radio Waves: Ken Garrity’s Journey
Rod Maxwell (#theLateLateLunchshow) interviews Ken Garrity about joining RadioAlty.co.uk during lockdown, his long career in travel, and his community role as…
The Discussion PodcastRadioAlty & Me - Ed Pugh: From Pirate Radios to Radio Alty Breakfast
Rod Maxwell (#theLateLateLunchshow) speaks with Ed Pugh, the voice of RadioAlty’s Monday Big Breakfast, about his lifelong love of radio and his creative…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - From Taipei to Trafford: Frank Wang - the Erhu Virtuoso of Manchester
Rod Maxwell talks with Frank Wang, a Taiwanese-born 'Erhu' master now living in Manchester. The episode covers Frank's musical heritage, the unique sound and…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion - From Moss Side to the Gallery: Andrew Alan Matthews Paints Manchester
Rod Maxwell interviews Manchester artist Andrew Alan Matthews about his journey from a Moss Side childhood to becoming a painter inspired by L.S. Lowry, and…
The Discussion PodcastView From The Street Podcast - A Taste of Altrincham Special - Feb 2026
Taste of Altrincham has landed once again with an array of mouthwatering deals. But just how passionate is Altrincham about food and how much does it matter to…
The Discussion PodcastThe Lunch Discussion with Owen Miekle-Williams - After All Festival - Feb 2026
Rod Maxwell speaks to Owen Miekle-Williams about After All Festival 2026 - the annual music festival that he curates and organises…
The Discussion PodcastView From The Street "The Podcast" - Alty Valentines Day Lovers - Feb 2026
Valentine’s Day is often seen as one of the most romantic dates in the calendar year. So, with two days having passed, James Spencer and Rod Maxwell hit the…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Fire Pits, BBQs, Live Music and Beer with Steve Crowe - Meat Up Food Festival
Rod Maxwell was speaking with local chef and fanatical BBQ'er about a new food festival coming to the Altrincham area in August - Meat Up Festival - 1 & 2 Aug…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Travel with Ken Garrity - EP 3 - Discovering Africa with African Pride Holidays - Feb 2026
In this episode, Ken is talking to David Holland from African Pride Holidays about the many wonderful holiday opportunities that Africa has in-store! Listen to…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Travel with Ken Garrity - EP 2 Cruising with Mathew Foxcroft from Fred Olsen - Jan 2025
On the second episode of Talkin' Travel, Ken Garrity is speaking to Mathew Foxcroft from Fred Olsen talking about what they have to offer for the cruise…
The Discussion PodcastTalkin' Travel with Ken Garrity - EP 1 "Travel Today" - Feb 2026
"Talkin Travel" is a podcast presented by Ken Garrity which aims to share info on resorts, holidays, packages, and travel companies to help you "explore the…
The Discussion PodcastFootball, Business, Politics and the Fans - 19 Jan 2025
James Spencer and Rod Maxwell asked people in Alty for their views on football today.... Has it become more about the business, politics and global owners than…
The Discussion PodcastNew Years Resolutions on the streets of Alty - 5 Jan 2026
James Spencer and Rod Maxwell asked people on the streets of Altrincham about New Year Resolutions - do they set them, do they keep them or are they just not…