Funky Si's A-Z of Manchester
Jackie O'MalleyDrummer Simon Wolstencroft, dubbed 'Funky Si' by Johnny Marr has worked with Ian Brown, John Squire, Andy Rourke, Terry Hall, Jez Kerr, Neville Staple and Craig Gannon to name but a few. He was the drummer in The Fall for 11 years. Every week he brings you tales of his exploits from more than 40 years on the Manchester music scene and beyond. His memoir 'You Can Drum But You Can't Hide' was publis... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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... more
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- Storytelling & Comedic Gold from this perfectly matched podcast duo
Simon Wolstencroft draws the listener in with his detail laden scenic route style of story telling. Jackie O’Malley acts both as accomplice and referee as Simon regales us with tale after tale drawn from his direct experiences playing in “many, many bands”. But you don’t need to love or even know of these important bands to enjoy these stories. Who doesn’t want to hear about adolescent dust ups with a Womble? Or who made out with who at Barry White’s 50th birthday? Or alternative uses of the pag... more
Apple Podcasts5JLW74001
Canada2 years ago - Gaggin for more PLEASE
Is Si Wolstoncroft the funniest Mancunian ever? Deffo Up, has me cracking up everytime
Apple Podcasts5Boozhead
United Kingdom3 years ago - Tales of the unexpected ;)
Si & Jackie - Thank you so much for this series. Every single one has been great! Please do something else together - you’ve really kept me going through some tough times.
Great stories week in week out. I never want these to end Si. Everything is talked about with great affection and not an ounce pretension! This has become a weekly staple for me... what will we do when they’re over!?
The book which accompanies these stories is also a definite top read too.
Apple Podcasts5Dazzla!United Kingdom5 years ago - Simon Wolstencrofts A-Z Of Manchester
Simply the highlight of my weekend -his stories are told with great warmth and he knows his stuff. Simon combines with Jackie perfectly ! I’m going to miss this loads-come back soon!
Apple Podcasts5gg pccUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Mancunian culture
Simon & Jackie do a great job of covering Manchester, music, history and oddities in this series - Simon’s wot abs style shine though and you don’t need to be from Manchester to appreciate it.
Apple Podcasts5SO IN ESSEXUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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