The Discussion Podcast

The 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 early inspiration and home education to college and working professionally in sports photography.
She discusses her approach to action shots, building relationships with players, adapting to digital technology, managing social media and content, and balancing college with emerging freelance work. Hear her thoughts on capturing unforgettable moments, developing her style, and ambitions within football photography.
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 - 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 whale-watching adventures.Highlights include Granville Island’s foodie scene, Capilano and Grouse Mountain, Alaskan cruise departures from Canada Place, escorted Rocky Mountain tours and the ultra-luxe Sonora Resort island escape—made easy with Air Canada connections.
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 - 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/