The Discussion Podcast

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 known for portrait-based gig posters and commissions.
He explains the difference between an artist and an illustrator, his creative process and use of digital tools, notable collaborations (including the White Stripes and a New York Times Trump balloon), and his thoughts on Manchester’s creative scene, music, and football.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

Discovering 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 travellers, tourists and holiday makers alike.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

The 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 performing.  Full show available from Mixcloud - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/thelatelatelunchshow-with-guest-josh-hossain-mon-29-june-2026/
 
Follow Josh via TikTok @jo5huahossain and YouTube channel @Joshhossainofficial
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

PMAD: 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 with 80s music, the Galway scene, PMAD’s post‑punk/gothic indie sound, DIY recording in the digital age, his albums and latest single, and the drive to make honest music today.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

The 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, dairy products, and a new distillery run by a 19‑year‑old, plus live demonstrations at the Bidlea AgCentre.
Segments cover farm diversification, community projects, modern farming challenges and innovation, regenerative advice, rural services like fencing and animal bedding, crime prevention for farms, and local businesses including healthcare and holiday cottages.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

Talkin' 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 trends, airline routes, and practical tips for long-haul travel.
The episode highlights North and South Island must-sees—Auckland, Rotorua, Hobbiton, Abel Tasman, Kaikoura, Franz Josef, Queenstown and Milford Sound—plus activities like tramping, glacier walks, whale watching and adventure sports.
They also discuss Fiji, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia, recommending island choices, transfers, and ideal combinations for honeymoons or add-on beach stays after Australia or New Zealand.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

View 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, worries about late kick‑off times and football saturation, but plenty of optimism for England.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

The 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 — from his early inspirations to Toronto projects like Ontario Place and the RBC Amphitheatre.
The conversation covers brutalism, homogenization in global design, sustainability, the politics of commissioning buildings, and the challenges of creating world-class music venues with exceptional acoustics.
The Lunch Discussion on #theLATELATELunchshow - sponsored by Back To The Garden Childcare - nature inspired child care specialists.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

Inside 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 process and the taproom experience.
The episode explores recipe development, pilot brews, beer styles (including a notable non‑alcoholic lager), distribution and the distillery side—how spirit is distilled, casked and aged into Cheshire single malt whisky.
Listeners get a behind‑the‑scenes look at craft brewing, food pairings, tours and the years‑long investment behind whisky production.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

The 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 support families pay for childcare places and also discuss how messy play, and meal times helps get the children thinking about the environment through play and engagement with the outdoors.
 
The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow - supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/