RadioAlty.co.uk and Altrincham Community Media (ACM CIC) are proud to produce and support

​podcasts that have been created by members of the local community.

Theatres of Dreams

Theatres of  Dreams is a football podcast that started as a rant about the Glazer ownership of Manchester United by Tom Jolley, Rick Varden (aka The Urban Poet - https://twitter.com/rickvarden2) and Rod Maxwell is now becoming a much wider chat about Manchester based clubs and football in general.  Tom, Rick and Rod are joined by various additional people each week talking about the football matters of the moment, Manchester clubs in particular and yes occasionally Manchester United quite a lot given what has been going on both on and off the pitch! Initial episodes can be found on

Mixcloud.com - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/playlists/podcast-theatre-of-dreams/

You tube.com - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYapXhNohKP5xwI4q_CCVrUUy5XM5-uU

Apple Podcasts - look for Altrincham Community Media - Theatres of Dreams

Podbean - 

Become A High Schooler with Bill Curtis

Become A High Schooler is a podcast produced and recorded by RadioAlty's Billy Curtis and distributed by Altrincham Community Media CIC.  In the series Billy will be speaking with friends and fellow pupil's from across the area about their experiences of being at High School and sharing tips and hints for how to survive and how to make the most of the experience.  You can hear Billy's show (RadioAlty News Hour with Billy Curtis) on RadioAlty.co.uk by listening online or on Mixcloud.com.  The podcast is available on Mixcloud, Podbean, Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts and by listening via the podcast player below....

Life with no filter

Life with no filter is a podcast that features 4 local people who have all experienced brain injury/ damage/ trauma and have created this series of podcasts to share their experiences and encourage those that may be going through a similar challenge that there is hope and a life after brain injury.  The podcast features Kavita Basi, Vanessa Robinson, Brooke Trotter and Rod Maxwell.  All episodes are available through our Mixcloud site https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/ , Apple Podcasts , Spotify or by clicking the links below:

Episode 1 - Introduction - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/kavita-basi-vanessa-robinson-brooke-trotter-rod-maxwell-life-with-no-filter-episode-1-03112020/

Episode 2 - Brain injury and memory problems -  https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep2-brain-injury-and-memory-problems/

Episode 3 - Brain injury and dealing with fatigue - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-brain-injury-and-fatigue/

Episode 4 - Brain injury and the challenges of Xmas - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-managing-christmas/

Episode 5 - Brain injury and social change - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-5-brain-injury-and-social-change/

Episode 6 - Brain injury and dealing with behavioural change - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-6-brain-injury-and-dealing-with-behavioural-change/

Episode 7 - Brain injury and work - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-7-brain-injury-and-work/ 

Episode 8 - Brain injury - the impact on behaviour and dealing with anxiety - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-8-behaviour-and-anxiety/

Episode 9 - Maintaining your health and wellbeing - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-9-health-and-wellbeing/

Episode 10 - The impact one family and friends - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-10-family-and-friends/

Episode 11 - Acceptance -  https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-11-acceptance-and-hope/ 

Episode 12 - Interview with Hiren Patel - consultant neurologist Salford Royal Hospital - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-12-interview-with-mr-hiren-patel-consultant-neurosurgeon-salford-royal/

Episode 13 - Technology - help or hindrance - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-13-technology-help-or-a-hindrance/

Episode - 14 - Brain Injury support groups and charities - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-14-brain-injury-support-groups-and-charities/

Episode - 15 - Interview with Maggie Mooney from Basic - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-15-interview-with-maggie-mooney-from-basic/

Episode 16 - Loneliness, isolation and brain injury - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-16-loneliness-isolation-and-brain-injury/ 

Episode 17 - Interview with Marc Smith CEO of The Brain and Spinal Injury Foundation - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-17-interview-with-marc-smith-ceo-of-the-brain-spine-foundation

Episode 18 - Dealing with mental health after brain injury - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-18-dealing-with-mental-health-after-brain-injury/

Episode 19 - Brain injury and the need for humour - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-19-brain-injury-and-the-need-for-humour/

Episode 20 - Brain injury and the need for fitness -  https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-episode-20-brain-injury-and-fitness/

​Episode 21 - Dealing with travel and holidays - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-with-no-filter-ep-21-travel-and-holidays/

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Life after work

Life after work is a podcast series in which 4 local men (Ash Sharma, Paul Davies, Phil Harrison and Rod Maxwell) who happen to be in their 50s and now retired from their primary careers (2 by design and 2 due to injury/ medical challenges), discuss topics connected with their new situation.  Sometimes it is world events like Covid and the pandemic and sometimes they discuss more personal topics like ageing and what it is like to not pursue their professional careers.  All episodes are available through our Mixcloud site https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/  or by clicking the links below:

Episode 1 - An introduction - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/ash-sharma-paul-davies-phil-harrison-rod-maxwell-life-after-work-ep-1-an-introduction/

Episode 2 - Reflections on world events - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-reflections-on-world-events/

Episode 3 - Thoughts on Christmas - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-3-thoughts-on-christmas/

Episode 4 - what we miss about work - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/ash-sharma-paul-davies-phil-harrison-rod-maxwell-life-after-work-ep-4-what-we-miss/

Episode 5 - Age and it's impact - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-age-and-its-impact/

Episode 6 - New Years Resolutions - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/ash-sharma-paul-davies-phil-harrison-rod-maxwell-life-after-work-ep-6-new-years-resolutions/

Episode 7 - Coping with Mental Health - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-7-coping-with-mental-health/

Episode 8 - Domesticity and the kitchen sink - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-6-domesticity-and-the-kitchen-sink/

Episode 9 - Lockdown - a bit of positivity -https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-9-lockdown-a-bit-of-positivity/

Episode 10 - Technology - past, present and future - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-10-technology-past-present-and-future/

Episode 11 - 50 and a dinosaur?? - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-11-50-and-a-dinosaur/

Episode 12 - Lockdown Reflections and thoughts for the future - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-12-lockdown-reflections-and-thoughts-for-the-future/

Episode 13 - Midlife hoarding - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-13-midlife-hoarding/

Episode 14 - Navigating life and the unreal society -  https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-14-navigating-life-and-the-unreal-society/

Episode 15 - A week of the royals - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-podcast-a-week-of-the-royals-recorded-on-16th-march-2021/

Episode 16 - Our thoughts on TV - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-16-our-thoughts-on-tv-30-march-2021/

Episode 17 - Unlocking lockdown - what will happen next - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-17-unlocking-lockdown-what-will-happen-next/

Episode 18 - Supporting our NHS - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-18-supporting-our-nhs/

Episode 19 - Traffic Lights on the road to recovery - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-19-traffic-lights-on-the-road-to-recovery/

Episode 20 - Simple Things of Life - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-the-simple-things-of-life/

Episode 21 - Parenting and being kids - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-21-parenting-and-being-kids/

Episode 22 - How far can the public be pushed? - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-22-how-far-can-the-public-be-pushed/

Episode 23 - A letter to our younger selves.-  https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-23-letter-to-our-younger-selves/

Episode 24 - Hancock’s Hanky Panky Half hour -  https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-ep-21-hancocks-hanky-panky-half-hour/

Episode 25 - Football, race and personal responsibility - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-25-football-race-and-personal-responsibility/

Episode 26 - Secrets you would like to know about - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/life-after-work-episode-26-state-secrets-you-would-want-to-know-about-if-you-could/ 

"Life After Work" is available on Mixcloud.com/ RadioAlty and other podcast services.