Full Volume Podcast: ‘Stanley Chow’

Brought to you by the recently awarded ‘Library of the Year’, Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is back for a fantastic fifth episode.

Filled with all kinds of facts, features and library-based fun, this month’s big interview finds Full Volume sitting down with esteemed artist, illustrator and all-round good guy Stanley Chow. From how The White Stripes helped launch his artistic career to Grammy Nominations and his love of Manchester, there’s also chat of his recent collaboration with Central Library. Tune-in to get the full scoop.

A blockbuster ‘Branch Out’ feature finds our host Alan Lynch reporting back to the studio about the grand reopening of Chorlton Library. Speaking to some of the longstanding staff there about their memories of the library and their opinions on its glamourous makeover, Alan also chats to former Lord Mayor Paul Andrews who was also in attendance for the big reveal.

Elsewhere, brace yourself for an in-depth analysis of Stephen King’s psychological horror classic ‘The Shining’ from one of Central Library’s brightest new recruits.

Plus, Alan and his plucky What’s On sidekick Gary Parkinson bring you all the best events happening across Manchester Libraries this month, including the return of the award winning Festival of Libraries in June, which features “Out of this World” Sunday Funday at Central Library, the arrival of some high tech VR Headsets, and hot picks from your favourite local libraries. Plus, listen out for the very exciting news of Manchester libraries being awarded the prestigious ‘Library of the Year’ at the recent British Book Awards 2025. More on that in the episode.

‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips, exclusive interviews, book reviews, and much more.

Receiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated author Dame Jacqueline Wilson, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries, Galleries, Culture and Youth, Play and Participation Services Neil MacInnes OBE, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett, and more.

‘Episode 5: Stanley Chow’, the fifth episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ is on all major streaming services now.

Turn it up, and tune in to Episode 5 of Full Volume – now: https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012

Watch out for Episode 6 in June…