Funky Si's A-Z of Manchester
Music Podcasts
Drummer 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 published to wide acclaim in 2014. He says the inspiration for the book came when a contestant on Mastermind correctly identified him as the original drummer of The Smiths.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
Drummer 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 published to wide acclaim in 2014. He says the inspiration for the book came when a contestant on Mastermind correctly identified him as the original drummer of The Smiths.
Twitter:
@simonwolstencr1
Language:
English
Episodes
Bonus Episode 5 - House Of All
7/28/2023
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
Duration:00:44:04
Bonus Episode 4 - Funky Si's Fashion Favourites
10/14/2022
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
Duration:01:02:47
Bonus Episode 3 - Mark E Smith
3/4/2022
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
Duration:00:59:02
Bonus Episode 2 - Funky Si's Festive Fives
12/28/2021
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
Duration:00:49:26
Bonus Episode 1 - Funky Si's Festive Fives
12/21/2021
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
Episode 26 - Letter Z: From Zagreb to Zumbar
12/11/2020
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
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Duration:00:38:44
Episode 25 - Letter Y: From Yargo to You Can Drum But You Can't Hide
12/4/2020
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
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Duration:00:37:34
Episode 24 - Letter X : From X Factor to Xmas With Simon
11/27/2020
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
Duration:00:28:31
Episode 23 - Letter W: From Winter Hill to Wythenshawe
11/20/2020
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
Duration:00:47:55
Episode 22 - Letter V: From Vimto to The Venue
11/13/2020
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
Duration:00:43:00
Episode 21 - Letter U: From UCP products to the Underground Market
10/30/2020
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
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Duration:00:45:22
Episode 20 - Letter T: From Timperley to Top Of The Pops
10/23/2020
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
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Duration:00:48:55
Episode 19 - Letter S: From Stanley Chow to Shift-Work
10/16/2020
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
Duration:00:46:02
Episode 18 - Letter R: From Rollerball to the Ryder Family
10/9/2020
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
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Duration:00:41:50
Episode 17 - Letter Q: From Quadrophenia to Quincy Jones
10/2/2020
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
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Duration:00:35:01
Episode 16 - Letter P: From Platt Fields to Prestwich
9/25/2020
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
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Duration:00:42:10
Episode 15 - Letter O: From Oasis to Old Trafford Cricket Ground
9/18/2020
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
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Duration:00:40:07
Episode 14 - Letter N: From New Order to the Northern Quarter
9/11/2020
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
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Duration:00:33:47
Episode 13 - Letter M: From Mastermind to Mike Joyce
9/4/2020
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
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Duration:00:36:32
Episode 12 - Letter L: From Liam Gallagher to Lost In Music
8/28/2020
It's week 12 so it's the letter L. Simon talks about Liam Gallagher, his love for the song Lost In Music and local Manchester legend Little Anthony.
You can find this week's playlist on Spotify here: https://cutt.ly/DfgY7OP
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
Duration:00:34:58