Talking Salford

Best of Series 2 Special

Co-hosts Loughlan Campbell and Elizabeth Theaker talk through the second series of the Talking Salford podcast. With special guests also involved, the duo talk through the key moments and the storylines involved in each of the 12 episodes from the series. TIMESTAMPS FOR EPISODES: Connor Gilmore (2.52), Caroline Redman Lusher (7.42), International Women's Day (13.18), Andy Reynolds (18.30), Chris Sharples (23.22), Vicky Hawkesworth (29.15), Mishka Henner & Emily Speed (35.42), Jeanette Gamble (41.55), Michael Haley (47.22), Women in STEM Day (53.22), Mark Everson (59.31) and Graduation special (1.05.17). Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms. CREDITS Co-hosted by Loughlan Campbell and Liz Theaker Edited by Loughlan Campbell ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2, Episode 12 - How to be a sports commentator with Chris Sharples

Sports commentator and Journalism graduate Chris Sharples is our final guest of Season 2 as he joins us in our MediaCity studios for a conversation about one of the most intriguing jobs in sports media. Based up on gantries at sporting grounds around the world, the life of a live commentator can be cold and difficult work whilst also being the dream job for many sports fans around the world. Chris sheds light on how he got started in the industry by covering non-league football and how its taken him to cover UEFA Champions League games and also cover hockey for the global Olympic feeds in Tokyo and Paris. Want to be a sports commentator? This is the must-listen interview on how you can make that happen. CREDITS Directed by Max Hayes Produced by Jessica Luczka Edited by Liz Theaker Hosted and researched by Loughlan Campbell ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2, Episode 11 - Energy House 2.0's Artist in Residence Special - Mishka Henner & Emily Speed

We are back at MediaCity for a very special episode with the two leading artists in residence at the University's Energy House 2.0. In partnership with Open Eye Gallery in Liverpool and Castlefield Gallery in Manchester, the University of Salford's Art Collection is hosting two unique artist residences at Energy House 2.0 - a world leading energy performance research centre at the University. Mishka Henner, a Manchester-based artist who is known for often challenging conventional perspectives with his art, completed the first of the 18-month artist residences in 2024 culminating in the stunning 'The Conductor' piece which echoed the Energy House by channelling all the world's lightning strikes through a single percussionist performing inside a reverberation chamber at the University's Acoustics Laboratories. Emily Speed, an artist based in the North West, who is known for examining the relationship between the body and architecture, is the current artist in residence and is due to complete at the end of 2024. The work of both artists is in response to Energy House 2.0's research, exploring themes of the climate crisis, net zero research and the future of housing, with the works to be presented at Castlefield Gallery in Spring 2025. To find out more about the Energy House Labs here at the University of Salford, visit: energyhouselabs.salford.ac.uk Both residencies have been made possible through funding from the Friends of Energy House 2.0 Community: energyhouse2.salford.ac.uk/friends-of-energy-house-2-0/ Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms. CREDITS Hosted by Loughlan Campbell Directed and edited by Liz Theaker Produced by Matt Spink ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2, Episode 10 - From construction site to CEO of Shard-based firm with Andy Reynolds

We're joined by Andy Reynolds, UK & Europe Chief Executive of construction consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is this episode of Talking Salford. Andy started his career working on construction sites in Essex before he became the first in his family to go to University to study Quantity Surveying at Salford during the 90s. Following graduation, he chanelled his passion for the built environment industry to propel his career forwards at RLB and over the last two decades, has risen through the ranks to head up its UK headquarters in the world-famous Shard building in London. Speaking to us from his office, Andy shares how his upbringing shaped his career journey, his memories of Salford and his thoughts on improving diversity in the built environment sector and why lifelong learning is important for CEOs. Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms. Hosted by Loughlan Campbell Researched by Nicola Whyley Edited by Loughlan Campbell ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

S2, Episode 9 - Hollywood film editor Mark Everson on bringing Paddington and Wonka to life

Season 2 of Talking Salford continues with a special episode in which we quiz Hollywood film editor Mark Everson! Since graduating from Salford, Mark has put his editing pen to use on some of the best loved UK television comedies such as Peep Show & The Mighty Boosh as well as big Hollywood hits such as Paddington and Wonka. In this deep dive of an episode, we unravel the mysteries of editing Paddington into a scene, how important the relationship between a director and an editor is & which characters Mark would most like to have dinner with. Talking Salford is an official podcast from The University of Salford. All episodes are available on all podcasting platforms. Hosted by Loughlan Campbell Researched by Akelia Hewitt Produced by Liz Theaker Edited by Loughlan Campbell ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.