The Discussion Podcast

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/ [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/ [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/ [https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/]

Inside Weetwood Ales: Cheshire’s Brewery & Distillery

Rod Maxwell visits Weetwood Ales (https://www.weetwoodales.co.uk/ [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/ [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/ [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/ [https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/]

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/ [https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/]