Sunday Chats 969

Blackpool based Kenton Craig chats to allfm.org about embarking on a second career as an actor & playwright. This episode was first broadcast on 3/9/23

Allfm welcomes back Manchester based Singer/Songwriter James Reid for the first time since lockdown. Ahead of the release of his latest single Silly Games James tells us how he went from singing cover versions to winning awards for songs he had written himself. James' passion for encouraging other local artists has also led to him hosting a variety of open mic nights in & around Manchester. You can find James on Spotify.

Leon Johnson chats to Allfm.org about his journey into poetry. He tells us his inspiring story of how he's gone from hiding his work away to now writing with a purpose & setting up his own open mic night in less than a year after first performing himself. This segment was first broadcast on Allfm on Sunday Aug 6th 2023.

Leon Johnson - Urban Poet & Curator of 'Words' open mic night, chatted to Allfm 96.9 ahead of his upcoming open mic event for new writers this Wednesday Aug 2nd at Six Trees Kitchen https://facebook.com/events/s/words-open-mic-night/1414962369046004/ This episode was first broadcast July 30th 2023 on allfm.org

We catch up with Comedian Phil Carter following his debut shows for GM fringe & find out what the experience has inspired him to do next. First Broadcast on allfm.org 23/07/23

Featuring tracks from Jack's new album with The Dirt and live poetry from his debut book Talking Myself Out Of Trouble, Jack has also written a 2nd book- Don't believe the hype & a children's book as part of a Halloween workshop he curated

Ahead of Levy Punk Weekender Author, Performance Poet and Musician Jack Horner chats to allfm.org about discovering his creative side as he recovered from PTSD & how it's launched a 2nd career in the arts for him including the release of his first album with new band - The Dirt

Author, Performance Poet & Casper Marc chats to allfm.org about his latest AI thriller -Rock 'N' Roll Robot now available on Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/cDaADP9 Also check Casper out on Tik Tok @artbycaspermarc

Ruth welcomes author, comedian & poet Philip Carter back to allfm 96.9 ahead of his Manchester Fringe performancefor a day of debuts, as Phil performs serious poetry for father's day for the first time and reviews Manchester play KitKat currently showing at 53two on 19 Watson Street

Super talented Writer and Actor Bronte Appleby Chats to AllFm 96.9 about her latest play Have a Break, Have a kit kat exploring topics of how Grief affected family & Friendship in 2022. You can see this performance till 24 June 2023 is currently showing at 53Two 19 Watson street

Awarding winning Journalist & Author Mike Cavaliere chats to allfm.org about his new book -The Humourist released on June 13th 2023 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Humorist-Adventures-Adulting-Horror-Movies-ebook/dp/B0C59NJ6PG/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_sccl_18/258-9532736-3384114?pd_rd_w=hKUbY&content-id=amzn1.sym.a2af9e68-a1ec-417c-b423-4c07f7eaa249&pf_rd_p=a2af9e68-a1ec-417c-b423-4c07f7eaa249&pf_rd_r=HW1DT0D539RB1Y41RJ6M&pd_rd_wg=ACZXz&pd_rd_r=623ed1f7-86fb-44c1-8c2c-82d08cf44eb1&pd_rd_i=B0C59NJ6PG&psc=1

Performance poet Roy Page chats to allfm.org about his latest book Fifties Child. This is Roy's debut poetry collection sharing heartwarming memories of what it was like to grow up in the 50's & 60's in Salford and Manchester. Fifties Child https://amzn.eu/d/5mL49OT

Author & Musician Phoenix Andrews chats to allfm org about his debut Horror/ Crime Fiction Novel 'Blood Cells' available on Amazon Now https://amzn.eu/d/1vWNaqr This episode was first broadcast on May 7th 2023 on Allfm 96.9

Allfm welcomes author & Youtuber Andrew Lyall to the show to discuss his latest book release 'The Well at the end of the world' https://amzn.eu/d/7A7r06k and tells us how a writing course from Manchester based 'comma press ' revived his writing career

We welcome back Manchester spoken word artist Mark Jackson aka Keith's Brother to the Allfm studios in celebration of the release of his debut self produced EP ' The Swimmer ' which sees Mark put some of his popular open mic performances to music. This episode is Part 1 of 2 & was first broadcast on Easter Sunday April 9th 2023

One of Manchester's most creative couples Amanda Nicholson & Andy N chat to Allfm about the release of Amanda's latest printed words anthology - Nobody left behind https://amzn.eu/d/2y4BBxf aswell as Andy's long awaited poetry collection - From the diabetic ward Volume 1 https://amzn.eu/d/fdRM9wD This episode was first broadcast on Allfm 96.9 on 26 February 2023 -the release day of Andy & Amanda's new ambient music Ep - 'Mandy in a bottle' https://oceaninabottle.bandcamp.com/album/mandy-in-a-bottle-drowning-in-the-ocean They also discussed their latest paranormal podcast series 'Cloaked in the Shadows' https://player.fm/series/cloaked-in-the-shadows/cloaked-in-the-shadows-episode-1

We welcome back Amanda Nicholson & Andy N to Allfm to celebrate the release of their debut ambient music EP 'Mandy in a bottle' which can be purchased on the following link https://oceaninabottle.bandcamp.com/album/mandy-in-a-bottle-drowning-in-the-ocean

Award winning journalist and author from Andrew Shanahan chats to Allfm about his bestselling Manchester based novel Before & After and it's newly released sequel Flesh and Blood

Author, stand up comedian & performance poet Richard Davenport chats to Allfm about his latest book 'Horsetrousers' which is a unique blend of 78 pages of poems and 17 illustrations from his marvellous artist Minty B. Poems including cut-price plastic surgery & Dracula's ethical pig farm & Trouserhorse & the satin flares of destiny are sure to make you laugh out loud. A percentage from book sales will be donated to the M E Association. You can purchase the book directly from Richard's website richdavenport.com

Poet & Digital Archivist Sam Bartle chats to Allfm about his website Poetinverse.com and the app 'What Was Here?' Which helps residents of Yorkshire rediscover the historical roots of their local area.

This episode was first broadcast on Christmas Day 2022 on Allfm.org & features poetry read by Natalie Singh, poetry written & performed by Richard Harries,John Botterill,Amanda Nicholson & Andy N aswell as Nigel Astell

This episode was first broadcast on Christmas Day 2022 and featured poetry recital from Natalie Singh aswell as original pieces written & performed by Lily Lawson,Sonnetist, Mitch Bensel, Vijayeta Tirkey, a Christmas Ghost Story by Drew Halfpenny and a poem by Sam Bartle

Author & Performance poet Richard Harries chats to Allfm about his latest poetry book Iconic Tattoo and what it's been like becoming a influencial YouTuber with over 100,000 hits at the age of 70!

On today's episode we welcome back Karen Honnor to chat to allfm.org about how her work has evolved since we first spoke during lockdown. We also discuss the importance of a supportive writing community both on/offline, and how her daughter has encouraged & collaborated on her 6th poetry collection 'Just Take Five'

Rebecca Ryder chats to Allfm.org about hosting her 2nd live event in Manchester this year - How to make friends & find communities, her new mental health podcast Same shit-different brain, as well as her Mini morning dance party sessions which she runs 3 days per week on Zoom!

Manchester based singer/songwriter Ade Fabola chats to Allfm ahead of his 30minute set at Manchester Coffee Festival 2022 about his new track All behind taken from his upcoming EP. What the reviews say- "His intricate fingerpicking and soft, soulful vocals combine effortlessly into a sweet,feel good vibe that has drawn comparisons to Jack Johnson & Nina Simone"

Author/artist Perry Gasteiger chats to Allfm about their poetry collection Meditations for the dead and dying which explores the human experience of having a body, grief & our relationship with the natural world.

To celebrate National Poetry Day on October 6th we had a special compilation show on Allfm.org featuring a selection of National & International poets. Including Spencer Adika (Kenya)- Lily Lawson (UK) -Karen Honor (UK)-sonnetist (UK) -Mitch Bensel (USA) -Poet's billow(USA)-Skylar J Wynter (Australia)

A Halloween themed show -music & poetry from Conor Molloy & Ed Allmann -Dead Ahead short story extract from author Toula Messer & performed by Creative chameleon- Phillip Carter - Halloween Poetry by -Pub Poet -Janie Barclay and Disappearance of Uriah Quince-Short story extract from Manchester steampunk, historical fiction author Drew Halfpenny

Australian creatives Skylar & Neshka chat to Allfm about their new artistic project -Shine which beautifully combines Skylar 's poetry & Neshka's hand drawn art into one wonderful coffee table book. We also find out about their current Decent Beings' UK & Ireland tour & workshops

Dr David Hartley is Manchester based author & soon to be writer in residence for European Capital of Culture Tartu 2024 chats to Allfm about his love for writing strange stories that make humans consider life from a different point of view

Phillip Carter chats to Allfm about his latest project as an author- Earthloop Trilogy and tells us how you can get involved. This episode features an exclusive preview of the first chapter -pilot which is currently being pitched to Netflix. Find out more about Phil's work at therealphillipcarter on Instagram. There's also some poetry from Award winning Oregon based poets/ writing coaches Rob & Michelle from @thepoetsbillow