Funky Si's A-Z of Manchester

Simon Wolstencroft's stories of Manchester music

Bonus Episode 6 - 2024 so far

It's bonus time again. This time Simon Wolstencroft talks about the lost tapes for the Eilidh Bradley Project: EP, his old friend Andy Rourke and an update on the House oF All. Pre order below for limited vinyl ep, delivery August     eilidhbradleyproject.bandcamp.com You can find this weeks playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/EeaO2PUh Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

06-21
24:44

Bonus Episode 5 - House Of All

It's bonus time again. This time Simon Wolstencroft talks about his new band House Of All, how it all started , life in the recording studio and what the future holds. You can find this weeks playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Dwa3JMBz Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

07-28
44:04

Bonus Episode 4 - Funky Si's Fashion Favourites

It's bonus time again. This time Simon Wolstencroft talks about his fashion favourites including; his Man Utd bobble hat, his mum's sheepskin coat and the Hawkins Astronaut boots he bought off the cock of the school Gaz Smith. You can find this weeks playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/ZBRZZvY Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

10-14
01:02:47

Bonus Episode 3 - Mark E Smith

It's bonus episode time! Simon Wolstencroft looks back over his time in The Fall and his friendship with Mark E Smith in what would have been his 65th year. He talks about the tours, recording albums and just hanging out with Mark in the various pubs of Manchester and Salford. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/UAjKUVf Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

03-04
59:02

Bonus Episode 2 - Funky Si's Festive Fives

It's bonus episode time again. Simon talks about his favourite films, the best cities he has visited and his definitive Fall line-up. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/TUnciZ8 Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

12-28
49:26

Bonus Episode 1 - Funky Si's Festive Fives

It's bonus episode time. Simon talks about who he would have in his definitive Manchester band lineup, his favourite tv theme tunes and his favourite gigs attended as a punter. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/iUtrQqA Produced and edited by Jackie O'Malley. Post production by Karl Svenson at Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork by Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

12-21
39:08

Episode 26 - Letter Z: From Zagreb to Zumbar

It's week 26 so it's the letter Z. Simon talks about romance in Zagreb, his love of Zildjian cymbals (the only serious choice) and his favourite animals at Belle Vue Zoo. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/hhISCjM Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

12-11
38:44

Episode 25 - Letter Y: From Yargo to You Can Drum But You Can't Hide

It's week 25 so it's the letter Y. Simon talks about yachts, his book You Can Drum But You Can't Hide and why he only lasted one night at the YMCA. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Ghb7Dzz Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

12-04
37:34

Episode 24 - Letter X : From X Factor to Xmas With Simon

It's week 24 so it's the letter X. Simon talks about X-rated films, being part of the X generation and The Fall song Xmas With Simon. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/PhgvFNG Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

11-27
28:31

Episode 23 - Letter W: From Winter Hill to Wythenshawe

It's week 23 so it's the letter W. Simon talks about flying around Winter Hill, his love for Woolworths and what happened when he met Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/mheNsJO Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

11-20
47:55

Episode 22 - Letter V: From Vimto to The Venue

It's week 22 so it's the letter V. Simon talks about his Dad's Vauxhall Vectra, his love for the Vulcan Bomber and The Fall song Victoria. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/pg0D9uF Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

11-13
43:00

Episode 21 - Letter U: From UCP products to the Underground Market

It's week 21 so it's the letter U. Simon talks about Man United winning the treble, his dad's love for tripe and his adventures in the Underground Market. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/IgUHRUH Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

10-30
45:22

Episode 20 - Letter T: From Timperley to Top Of The Pops

It's week 20 so it's the letter T. Simon talks about the horror comedy Theatre of Blood, digging in a Victorian Tip and his appearances on Top of the Pops. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Sgv2vyl Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

10-23
48:55

Episode 19 - Letter S: From Stanley Chow to Shift-Work

It's week 19 so it's the letter S. Simon talks about working with graphic artist Stanley Chow, the TV presenter he was named after and working on The Fall's 13th album Shift-Work. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/2ggOGbi Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

10-16
46:02

Episode 18 - Letter R: From Rollerball to the Ryder Family

It's week 18 so it's the letter R. Simon talks about recording Realm of Dusk with The Fall, his time as a roadie and his love for the sci-fi, cult classic, Rollerball. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/NgtNszi Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

10-09
41:50

Episode 17 - Letter Q: From Quadrophenia to Quincy Jones

It's week 17 so it's the letter Q. Simon talks about his love for Quality Street chocolates, a holiday romance with the Queen of Hearts and the magic of Quincy Jones. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/Df4Y6bq Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

10-02
35:01

Episode 16 - Letter P: From Platt Fields to Prestwich

It's week 16 so it's the letter P. Simon talks about his mum and dad, Pat and Peter, his travels up and down Palatine Road and his favourite song by a Manchester band. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/rfNr2VS Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

09-25
42:10

Episode 15 - Letter O: From Oasis to Old Trafford Cricket Ground

It's week 15 so it's the letter O. Simon talks about The Big O, Roy Orbison, one of his favourite pubs in Altrincham, The Old Market Tavern and why fellow Fall bandmate Craig Scanlon called him The Oracle. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/efGVX97 Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

09-18
40:07

Episode 14 - Letter N: From New Order to the Northern Quarter

It's week 14 so it's the letter N. Simon talks about New Order, a couple of famous Nigels and popping out to the Northern Quarter for sourdough bread. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/OfUieou Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

09-11
33:47

Episode 13 - Letter M: From Mastermind to Mike Joyce

It's week 13 so it's the letter M. Simon talks about his love for Mark & Lard, why Mastermind is so important to him and how fast Mike Joyce can run. You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/1fbH1ZF Produced and edited Jackie O'Malley. Post Production Karl Svenson, Tadah Media Ltd. Artwork Lee Dyer. Music by Colin McGrath, Joe Brown, Johnny Smale and Simon Wolstencroft. Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co Find out more at https://funky-si-s-a-z-of-manchester.pinecast.co

09-04
36:32

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