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We Built This City: Greater Manchester

Roland Dransfield
Manchester
Greater Manchester
Manchester Metropolitan University
Community Engagement
Hospitality Industry
Sustainability
Liverpool
Property Development
Restoration
Architecture
Economic Development
Gun Crime
Co-Op Live
Covid-19
Collaboration
Commonwealth Games
Cultural Heritage
Community Support
Carisma
Peace Activism

Incredible conversations with the Mancunians - born, bred and adopted - who put the heart into Modern Manchester. We Built This City focuses on how these extraordinary Mancunians have built something that impacts lives and the purposeful relationships that have helped steer them, the values that have driven them to do it, and the legacies they plan to leave behind. Celebrate human grit, determinat... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to run one of the UK's most ambitious city regions?

Caroline Simpson, Group Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, joins Lisa Morton to share how the region is turning devolution into real, tangible change fo... more

What does it mean to spend over 40 years building a career that shapes so much of who you are?

Joe Gallagher is a professional world champion boxing coach and the owner of Gallagher's Gym in Moss Side. A born and bred Mancunian, Joe spends his time ... more

How do you create a community that helps women across Greater Manchester feel seen, heard and valued?

Emma Neville is a menopause coach and trained counsellor, whose work is centred around listening to and supporting women.

Hear about the lessons ... more

‘It takes a village, it takes a city’

How do you create your big Manchester Family?

Fresh from the Big Manc Chippy tea event, which celebrated reaching 100 Mancs on the podcast, Lisa Morton is turning the tables in this episode. For the first time,... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Neville
Menopause coach and counsellor, founder of This Is Me
This Is Me
Episode: Manc 102: Emma Neville - The Manc Making Menopause Matter
Han Thompson
Production executive for Morning Live
BBC Morning Live
Episode: Making a Team Thrive and Go Live: Han Thompson - Drawn Here Not Born Here
Matt Townley
Group Operations Director at Dakota Hotels and Chair of the Manchester Hoteliers Association.
Dakota Hotels
Episode: Checked In and Stayed: Matt Townley - Drawn Here Not Born Here
Will Lees-Jones
Managing director of JW Lees Brewery, discussing the relaunch of Boddington's Bitter and the hospitality industry.
JW Lees Brewery
Episode: Manc Returns: Will Lees-Jones - Bringing Boddies Back To Town
Tom Stannard
New chief executive of Manchester City Council with a focus on local governance.
Manchester City Council
Episode: Manc 98: Tom Stannard - Leading a Global City with A Local Touch
Figen Murray OBE
Leading campaigner for public safety and advocate for Martyn's Law.
Episode: Special Episode: Figen Murray - The Loving Mum Campaigning for Safe Spaces
Professor Erinma Bell MBE
A peace activist devoted to protecting young people from violence and reducing gun crime in Manchester.
Carisma
Episode: Manc 96: Erinma Bell - Manchester’s Peaceful Activist
Victoria Braddock
Managing Director of Marketing Manchester
Marketing Manchester
Episode: Manc 95: Victoria Braddock -The Manc Marketing Manchester
Karina Jadhav
Founder of Menagerie restaurant
Menagerie
Episode: From Lockdown to Legacy: A Greater Mancunian Story

Host

Lisa Morton
Longstanding host, founder figure behind collaborative Manchester-focused storytelling and business/community networks.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Fantastic & Inspiring

    The fact that this podcast exists, 100 episodes and counting, about Manchesters ambitious progress, is inspiring. Other cities take notes! The fact it’s worth listening to, is because of Lisa’s great charm, humility, and conversation. Love it, it’s makes me miss a place I was lucky to call home for a few years, and some of the folk I met there and call friends too. X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenwaaah
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Fantastic Mancunian Inspiration

    Just started listening to these podcasts over the last few days and there are some amazingly inspirational people who Lisa chats too.

    It really shows the Manc spirit and how people love the city, well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mcr_red
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Manchester Vibes in the Area!!

    The stories told on this wonderful podcast make my heart burst with pride for my home town of Manchester. Amazing people, with a Manchester spirit, doing amazing things in their life, careers and communities.

    Some of the people I know of, some I know personally, and some I have never heard of but they all have true human spirit at the heart of what they say and do.

    Well done to the team behind this. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saltygrim
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • We Built This City

    A fantastic podcast series, listening to inspiring people share their stories and hear the passion for Manchester and the North.

    Great to listen to during the pandemic. When things may be difficult, the podcast series gives a ‘stirring’ motivation to keep calm and carry on.

    Most definitely recommend to others to listen in and take note.

    Excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neil Higson
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Thank you!

    I love this podcast so much xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turks99
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audiences appreciate the human side of city development and the mix of business, culture, and public life.
The conversations feel warm, relaxed, and deeply connected to the city's community.
Guests are consistently high‑caliber with meaningful, actionable stories about leadership and city growth.
Listeners describe the show as inspiring and pride‑fostering for Manchester.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Manc 102: Emma Neville - The Manc Making Menopause Matter
Q: How do you manage personal boundaries while growing the community and taking on new opportunities?
She emphasizes protecting time, saying no when necessary, and prioritizing in-person, meaningful engagement over overextension, which helps sustain energy and impact.
Manc 102: Emma Neville - The Manc Making Menopause Matter
Q: What sparked the creation of your community and how has it evolved?
Emma explains that isolation during lockdown and the need for authentic connection drove the creation of the community, which has grown through events, education, and a supportive network that welcomes women regardless of wealth or background.
Manc 102: Emma Neville - The Manc Making Menopause Matter
Q: Who is Emma Neville and what is This Is Me about?
Emma describes This Is Me as a space rooted in being seen, heard, and valued, created after her own menopause journey and counselling training, aimed at making menopause a navigable, empowering phase for the everyday woman.
The Yorkshire Man with a MIDAS Touch - Joe Manning - Drawn Here Not Born Here
Q: What would you say has been pivotal to you in understanding how this place ticks?
Working with local leaders and understanding the history and stories of Manchester has helped me navigate and integrate into the city.
The Yorkshire Man with a MIDAS Touch - Joe Manning - Drawn Here Not Born Here
Q: What do you see across those boroughs?
Each borough has economic strengths that complement one another, contributing to the overall economy of Greater Manchester.

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Faces of Manchester's progress shown through in-depth conversations with notable locals, leaders, and business builders. Episodes center on urban development, culture, media, hospitality, politics, and philanthropy, revealing how individual Mancunians create impact, nurture community, and shape the city's identity. The show frequently highlights leadership approaches, collaborative networks, and practical steps toward lasting legacies, often weaving personal journeys with city-wide developments. A standout pattern is a strong emphasis on community, resilience, and cross‑sector collaboration, making it helpful for listeners who want inspiration, practical career insights, and a clearer view of Manchester's evolving landscape.

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