Natalie Haynes, Pride Month, & The Smiths on this month’s Full Volume

Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast returns in June with a packed Pride Month special. Listen Here: https://push.fm/fl/fv-natalie-pride-smiths

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 Voices Choir, and all the usual fun and games.

Tune in now!

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‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips, exclusive interviews, book reviews, and much more.  

Receiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Kate Mosse, Jackie Kay, Tynah Matembe, Shaun Wilson, and Kimberly Whittam, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’, folk musician Cole Stacey, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow, Manchester’s Lord Mayor, Councillor John Hacking, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett, Actor Andrew Ellis (This Is England), International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew, Manchester vocal powerhouse Rowetta, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries, Galleries, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more.  

‘Episode 16: Natalie Haynes, Pride Month, and The Smiths’ the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now.

Turn it up, and tune in – now:
https://push.fm/fl/fv-natalie-pride-smiths

Watch out for a new episode next month….