# mancunians (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mancunians. Page: Feed: --- ## [Finding His Frequency - Matty White's Journey from Rejection to Belonging](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/finding-his-frequency-matty-whites-journey-from-rejection-to-belonging/) _2026-07-31 · Forever Mancunians_ Sophie Sveinsson sits down with broadcaster, presenter, food reviewer and critic Matty White to talk about finding a true sense of home and friendships. After moving to Manchester in his twenties, Matt discovered a city and its people that finally gave him the belonging he'd been searching for since leaving his childhood hometown. Matty invites us in. Sophie cries. They giggle. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hf86ggn77t6det93/Matty_White_mixdown8wr8t.mp3) ## [Meetups to Movement — Liam Heeley's Story of Creativity, Community & Building Manchester's Next Generation](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/meetups-to-movement-%e2%80%94-liam-heeleys-story-of-creativity-community-building-manchesters-next-generation/) _2026-07-03 · Forever Mancunians_ School never felt like the right fit for Liam Heeley. It wasn't until he found his tribe of creatives that everything clicked. Now, at just 24, Liam has travelled the world as a photographer, founded HEADS Manchester, and helped launch the Manchester Creative Council. In this episode, Sophie Sveinsson sits down with Liam to talk about the power of community, backing yourself, and how finding the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x6atq753aupt9qge/Liam_Heeley_full_mixdown66rbq.mp3) ## [From Spreadsheets to Saucepans — Simon Woods Story of Food, Family and Resilience](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/from-spreadsheets-to-saucepans-%e2%80%94-simon-woods-story-of-food-family-and-resilience/) _2026-05-29 · Forever Mancunians_ Simon Wood joins Sophie Sveinsson for a powerful conversation about passion, pressure and starting over. From growing up cooking with his grandad to feeling trapped in an IT career, Simon always knew food was where he belonged — but winning MasterChef changed everything overnight. Thrust into the spotlight, he built his dream restaurant and a team that became family… until it all came crashing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7zucvuhtmhmp6vw3/Simon_Wood_final6yxq7.mp3) ## [Basslines & Belonging — Katie Lloyd Living The Lottery Winners Dream](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/basslines-belonging-%e2%80%94-katie-lloyd-living-the-lottery-winners-dream/) _2026-05-01 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson chats to Katie Lloyd, bassist of The Lottery Winners. Raised by musician parents, music was always her norm—but her experience of being bullied growing up as a “mosher” helped shape her resilience. She shares how she found her place through performing, built a band that feels like family, and helped create a loyal fan community—from home to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zb9dun4wzxaqv27f/Katie_Lloyd_final_podcast73dkj.mp3) ## [Tracks, Trials & Tribes with Beth Shriever](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/tracks-trials-tribes-with-beth-shriever/) _2026-03-27 · Forever Mancunians_ From Essex to Manchester, Olympic BMX and World Champion Beth Shriever joins Sophie Sveinsson to share her journey: leaving home to live in Manchester and train with British Cycling, navigating life as the only woman on the team, and discovering the female riders who make her feel at home. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sbnp9fa2wz3xg6ht/Beth_Shriever_Final679m1.mp3) ## [Holy Noise & Queer Joy — DJ Paulette’s Journey to the Dancefloor](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/holy-noise-queer-joy-%e2%80%94-dj-paulette-s-journey-to-the-dancefloor/) _2026-02-27 · Forever Mancunians_ In this punchy episode, DJ Paulette (Paulette Constable) speaks with Sophie Sveinsson about facing racism in the church, finding freedom and acceptance on the dancefloor, and how queer club culture led her back to music — while opening up about being made to stop clubbing during her marriage, and why she’s still judged today as a woman behind the decks. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8xcu4z7cub9kirb9/DJ_Paullette_Forever_Mancunicans_mixdown8880g.mp3) ## [Roots, Rhythms and Reverence with Aziz Ibrahim](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/roots-rhythms-and-reverence-with-aziz-ibrahim/) _2026-01-23 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode, Sophie speaks with musician and composer Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses and Simply Red) about growing up in Longsight, discovering the rich, multicultural life of South Manchester, and the sounds that brought people together across faiths and backgrounds. Aziz reflects on choosing music in the face of community expectation, and the judgement that can come with stepping beyond… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8s5dthhmr6tzkk34/AZIZ_IBRAHAM_FINAL_EDIT_WITH_TOP709yb.mp3) ## [From Canvas to Club Night with Stan Chow](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/forever-mancunians-from-canvas-to-club-night-with-stan-chow/) _2025-12-11 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode, artist and DJ Stan Chow sits down with host Sophie Sveinsson to talk about how he found his tribe in the hallways of art school and carried that creative spark into Manchester’s underground. Stan shares how a need to make something—to carve out a space where art, music, and identity could collide—led to the creation of a genuine community in the club. From late-night experiments… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x45w4mrn5na5sssc/Ep_1_Forever_Mancunians_pod_with_Stan_Chow98ev6.mp3) ## [Episode 023 - Rachel McFarlane - Amplified Voices](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-023-rachel-mcfarlane-amplifired-voices/) _2025-06-16 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode we meet Rachel McFarlane, the founder of Ampliied Voices CIC. Beyond her own record of remarkable personal achievements, Rachel's dedication to community outreach is evident in her work with this pioneering initiative allowing her to showcase her commitment to leveraging the power of music to empower and foster a sense of belonging through singing programmes specifically designed… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6ivv97pwtcu9yyn5/FM_PODCAST_023_-_RACHEL_McFARLANE_-_Amplified_Voices_-_Jun25apulj.mp3) ## [Episode 022 - Esther Whitaker - Downs Syndrome Manchester](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-022-esther-whitaker-downs-syndrome-manchester/) _2025-04-28 · Forever Mancunians_ The Forever Mancunians Podcast shares the stories of featured guests whose vision, commitment and determination in making a difference to the lives of others in our local communites is often interesting and inspiring. In this episode we chat with Esther Whittaker, CEO of Down's Syndrome Manchester. DS Manchester is an inclusive, member-led charity for individuals with Down’s syndrome, their… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rvjdrdxbsvnrw5r9/FM_PODCAST_022_-_ESTHER_WHITAKER_-_Down_Syndrome_Manchester_Apr25ahn6t.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Zqy8A4rTBI0O) _2025-04-28 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Episode 021 - Graham Wood & Fay Wiblin - WAVE Adventure](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/esisode-21-graham-fay-wave-adventure/) _2025-03-28 · Forever Mancunians_ Forever Mancunians shares the stories of featured guests whosevision, commitment and determination in making a difference to the lives of others in our local communites is often interesting and inspiring. In this episode we chat with the founder of the award winning WAVE Adventure, Grahm Wood and Trustee Fay Wiblin. Passionate about outdoor adventure and the environment, WAVE love introducing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3sh6i3nkthixwvp6/FM_PODCAST_021_-_GRAHAM_FAYE_-_WAVE_Adventure_-_Mar_259b52x.mp3) ## [Episode 020 - Magali Flores - Colibri Mexican Folk Dance](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-20-magali-flores-colibri-mexican-folk-dance/) _2024-12-09 · Forever Mancunians_ In this Forever Mancunians episode we chat to the founder of Manchester based Colibri Mexican Folk Dance company, Magali Flores. Hailing from Mexico, a country steeped in rich music and dance heritage, Magaly studied ballet, folklore and traditional contemporary dance to become a graduate teacher of Arts Education before moving to England in 1989. As a widely traveled researcher, choreographer and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pmdaxbidaembfj7y/FM_PODCAST_020_-_MAGALI_FLORES_-_Colibri_Mexican_Folk_Dance_-_Nov_24ad1q4.mp3) ## [Episode 018 - Olga Gerke & Jennie Trueman](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-018-olga-gerke-jennie-trueman/) _2024-09-12 · Forever Mancunians_ “I feel comfortable when I’m combining a touch of class with a touch of craziness, you should try wearing chicken slippers” The Forever Mancunians podcast series aims to share the stories of featured guests whose vision, commitment, and dedication in making a difference to the lives of others within our local communities is often interesting and inspiring. In this episode (018) we meet Olga Gerke… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4d2yn62iyrbzp889/FM_PODCAST_018_-_OLGA_JENNIE_-_The_Sunday_Soire_-_Aug_24bodc5.mp3)