Episode 17: Punk Day, World Cup, & Summer Reading Challenge

Episode 17: Punk Day, World Cup, & Summer Reading Challenge

July's issue of Full Volume features an exclusive interview with author David Nolan in honour of 'Punk Day' at Central Library (the 50th Anniversary of Sex Pistols' iconic gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall), World Cup predictions from the Manchester Libraries team, the low-down on this year's 'Read To The Beat' themed Summer Reading challenge, archive clips from the Piccadilly Radio Archive, and more... Tune in and turn it up, now!

Piccadilly Radio Bonus 3: Commercial Radio

This episode explores the historical development of commercial radio in the United Kingdom, focusing on the emergence of Piccadilly Radio within the wider context of broadcasting policy, pirate radio, and youth culture. It examines how technological, political and cultural changes shaped the radio landscape from the 1920s through to the 1980s. You can search the archive from home [https://www.mdmarchive.co.uk/piccadilly-radio-archive] and listen to over 1,800 full shows on Manchester Central Library's Sound + Vision pods. This podcast is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Manchester Libraries Trust. Archive credits Archive audio from the Piccadilly Radio Collection, full shows available at  Manchester Central Library. Copyright Bauer Media - all rights reserved: * News File, 29 Jul 1983 12:45pm (PICCNEWS/124) * News File, 20 Apr 1984 5:45pm (PICC/111) * Arena: The 50s with Mick Sawyer, 10 Nov 1978 (PICC/622) * Top Twenty - Across the Universe by Peter Whalley, 25 Jan 1982 (PICC/221) * Top Twenty - Another Brick In The Wall by Dave Simpson, c.1982 (PICC/237) * If The Bombs Dropped Now documentary, c. 1974-1980 (PICC/775) * Mike Sweeney interview with NUM Lancashire president Sid Vincent, Mar 1984 (PICC2/412) * Ads and promos by the Piccadilly Commercial Production Department, 1970s (PICC/801) Licensed audio * Babylon5DoorButto – HollywoodEdge – Envato Elements [https://elements.envato.com/] * Button Press – ldj_audio – Envato Elements * Cartoon Fog Horn – Top-Up-Sounds – Envato Elements * Computer Or Electronic Beeps – Sound-Ideas – Envato Elements * Electronic Turn On – Cinematic-Sound-Design – Envato Elements * Incidental Encounter – Arthur Benson – Epidemic Sound [https://www.epidemicsound.com/] *  In-Surf – ArtHaiz – Envato Elements * Maple Leaf Rag – gballx – Envato Elements * News – Boomopera – Envato Elements * Orchestral Shocking Moment – applehillstudios – Envato Elements * Press Button Device – Top-Up-Sounds – Envato Elements * Radio Tuning – applehillstudios – Envato Elements * Rain Storm Thunder – az_studio – Envato Elements * Record-Scratch – SoundJay – Envato Elements * Seagulls Near Seashore – FxProSound – Envato Elements * Seashore Waves – lokohighman – Envato Elements * Thunder Storm – Cinematic-Sound-Design – Envato Element * Time Travel Machine – LoopsLab – Envato Elements * Time Warp Vanish 46560 – prosoundfx – Envato Elements * Ui Old Button Harsh Push Hard 01 – SmartSoundFX – Envato Elements * Warp Drive 05 – sonic-boom – Envato Elements * Zoom – TibaSFX – Envato Elements Rights statement All licensed material is used in accordance with the terms of the relevant subscription licences. All archive and third-party material remains the property of its respective rights holders. Narration Podcast narrative written, researched and read by Dr. Philip Johnstone: Creative Commons licence CC-BY-4.0 (Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 Licence [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en]). Our next bonus episode on the Piccadilly Radio's drama and sound design is out on 15 July!

Episode 16: Natalie Haynes, Pride Month, and The Smiths

Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns in June with a packed Pride Month special.    With so many events taking place across our libraries in June, this month presenters Alan Lynch and his co-host Gary Parkinson take you through their pick of the litter with a cavalcade of cracking interviews. There’s an interview with Greek mythology goddess Natalie Haynes as she tells us about her favourite myths and her new book ‘No Friend To This House’ ahead of her appearance at the Manchester Literature Festival in Central Library.  Elsewhere, author and Louder Than War journalist Iain Key drops in to give Alan the scoop on his brand new book ‘It’s Time The Tale Were Told: A People’s History of The Smiths’, with plenty of chat about Manchester’s favourite indie icons. Plus, Gary Parkinson sits down with author, poet, playwright, actor and director: Gerry Potter. Renowned as both creator and destroyer of Chloe Poems, the infamous gay, Scouse, Socialist, gingham-clad, drag queen diva tells Gary about his incredible work and life.  Alongside this, there’s reflections on Pride and highlights from the Manchester Libraries’ staff on their LGBTQI+ icons, and a themed From The Archives Clip from the Piccadilly Archives.    And there’s a roundup of what’s going on around the local Manchester Libraries throughout the month, including a chat with Ollie from Greater Manchester Choirs, and all the usual fun and games.    Tune in now!

Episode 15: Shaun Wilson

Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for May with another fun-packed episode.   Presenters Alan Lynch and his co-host Gary Parkinson – bring you all the latest and greatest from across Manchester Libraries. This May, Alan sits down with rising Cumbrian author Shaun Wilson, who tells all on his acclaimed debut novel ‘Malc’s Boy’. Shaun will be coming to Central Library later this month in person for a special author Q&A, hosted by Tony Walsh   Plus, coin collectors will love our special feature with Steve Ingham who tells us all about the Numismatics Society who meet once a month at Central Library. Alan once thought he’d found a rare Rupert the Bear 50 pence, until the penny dropped… hear more about it in this episode. Elsewhere, Elle takes us to reviewers corner once again as she sinks her teeth into the new novel by poet Neil Rollinson called “The Dead Don’t Bleed”. Hear her two cents on it here. Plus, Alan heads to Chorlton and Didsbury Libraries to get the scoop on their latest happenings, plus news of their involvement in the Chorlton Arts Festival and Didsbury Arts Festival respectfully.    And there’s a roundup of what’s going on around the local Manchester Libraries throughout the month, a choice archive clip from the Piccadilly Radio archive of when the Pope came to Heaton Mark, and all the usual fun and games.    Tune in now!