School Mates, BMX and Shane Meadows: How Stuart Wolfenden Found His Own Path
In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson chats with actor Stuart Wolfenden about living two separate lives as a teenager: one on screen as an actor, the other on his BMX with his mates ...
30 Sep 35min
Oldham Parties to the Boon Army — Clint Boon on growing up, music and belonging.
In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson sits down with Clint Boon to explore the experiences that shaped him from a young age. Growing up working class in Oldham, and living above the...
28 Aug 49min
Meetups to Movement — Liam Heeley's Story of Creativity, Community & Building Manchester's Next Generation
School never felt like the right fit for Liam Heeley. It wasn't until he found his tribe of creatives that everything clicked. Now, at just 24, Liam has travelled the world as a photographer, founded ...
3 Jul 25min
From Spreadsheets to Saucepans — Simon Woods Story of Food, Family and Resilience
Simon Wood joins Sophie Sveinsson for a powerful conversation about passion, pressure and starting over. From growing up cooking with his grandad to feeling trapped in an IT career, Simon always knew ...
29 Mai 25min
Basslines & Belonging — Katie Lloyd Living The Lottery Winners Dream
In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson chats to Katie Lloyd, bassist of The Lottery Winners. Raised by musician parents, music was always her norm—but her experience of being bullied ...
1 Mai 24min
Tracks, Trials & Tribes with Beth Shriever
From Essex to Manchester, Olympic BMX and World Champion Beth Shriever joins Sophie Sveinsson to share her journey: leaving home to live in Manchester and train with British Cycling, navigating life a...
27 Mar 30min
Holy Noise & Queer Joy — DJ Paulette’s Journey to the Dancefloor
In this punchy episode, DJ Paulette (Paulette Constable) speaks with Sophie Sveinsson about facing racism in the church, finding freedom and acceptance on the dancefloor, and how queer club culture le...
27 Feb 30min
