The Discussion Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On the second episode of Talkin' Travel, Ken Garrity is speaking to Mathew Foxcroft from Fred Olsen talking about what they have to offer for the cruise customer.

First broadcast in January 2025.

"Talkin Travel" is a podcast presented by Ken Garrity which aims to share info on resorts, holidays, packages, and travel companies to help you "explore the world".

In Episode 1, Ken talks with Rod Maxwell (theLateLateLunchshow presenter) about the wide range of travel options and packages available and the changes in the travel industry today.

James Spencer and Rod Maxwell asked people in Alty for their views on football today....  Has it become more about the business, politics and global owners than the game, and the fans? 

View From The Street in the Lunch Discussion - #theLateLateLunchshow supported by Back To The Garden Childcare https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

James Spencer and Rod Maxwell asked people on the streets of Altrincham about New Year Resolutions - do they set them, do they keep them or are they just not bothered?  Find out what the shoppers, lunch-ers and midday walkers in Altrincham had to say....

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

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 

Rod Maxwell talks with Frank Wang, a Taiwanese-born 'Erhu' master now living in Manchester. The episode covers Frank's musical heritage, the unique sound and technique of the erhu, his move to the UK, settling in Trafford, and his performances and teaching work.

the Late Late Lunch Show with Rod Maxwell. Kindly supported by... Back To The Garden Childcare - Childcare Learning in Nature's Playground - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

Rod Maxwell interviews Manchester artist Andrew Alan Matthews about his journey from a Moss Side childhood to becoming a painter inspired by L.S. Lowry, and the cityscapes and football scenes that shape his work.

They discuss how art became a form of therapy for Andrew, his mental health recovery, charity work, and current exhibitions around Greater Manchester, plus a poem about Manchester United.

Find his work at local exhibitions and online, and learn how he uses art to preserve heritage, raise funds, and connect with the community.

Taste of Altrincham has landed once again with an array of mouthwatering deals.  But just how passionate is Altrincham about food and how much does it matter to them?

James and Rod went to find out.

Rod Maxwell speaks to Owen Miekle-Williams about After All Festival 2026 - the annual music festival that he curates and organises (https://afterallmusic.co.uk/).  They discuss the music scene in Manchester and beyond and the bands he has lineup for the festival in May with stages across the Northern Quarter in Manchester.  

Listen to the full radio show - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/thelatelatelunchshow-with-guest-owen-miekle-williams-afterall-festival-fri-27-feb-2026/