The Discussion Podcast

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 30‑piece Manchester Camerata orchestra, choir, and debut duets. Producers, musical director and artists discuss the show, preparation and ticket sign-ups.The launch highlights the family-friendly, feel-good spirit of the event, the large-scale production behind it, and Forever Manchester as the designated charity. Tickets go on sale next Thursday—sign up at christmasmusicalspectacular.co.uk.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

RadioAlty & 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 journalism degree in practice on the Tuesday edition of the Bog RadioAlty Breakfast.  
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 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 amount of time young children spend in front of "screens" should be restricted.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

RadioAlty & 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 this episode, Annie from Hot Buttered Soul - one of the original founders of RadioAlty - talks to Rod about her love for music, and how radio presenting came into her life.  Listen to the whole radio show on Mixcloud - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/thelatelatelunchshow-radioalty-me-with-annie-hot-buttered-soul-fri-8-may-2026/
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 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 (https://www.rosemorrisvocals.co.uk).
Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/7gunLSchJ54
The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare
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 - 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 nightclub led him to restart the club on Sundays.  Pete talks about the club's location, the music, and the passion the 
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

RadioAlty & 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, how he became such a passionate fan of the genre and just what radio presenting means to him.
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 - 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 radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

The 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 Am I?, while still at school. Rod Maxwell discusses her songwriting beginnings, instruments she plays, musical influences and the recording process.
Sophia shares how a birthday recording session sparked her career, how she balances home recordings with studio sessions, the support from the Music Place in Altrincham, and her hopes to continue releasing singles and performing live.
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 - 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 local baby bank providing clothing, footwear, toys, books and safety equipment to children from birth to 16.
Jed explains the charity’s referral-only model, how bundles are prepared and delivered, the rise in demand, and the vital role of volunteers, corporate partners and community fundraising that saved the charity with a £200,000 appeal.
Listeners are invited to donate good-condition children’s items, volunteer, or fundraise (including running the Great Manchester Run). More information is available at littlegreensock.org and via their social channels.
The Discussion Podcast - interviews from the radio show #theLateLateLunchshow on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/