Full Volume Podcast: Tynah Matembe + Cole Stacey

In its penultimate edition of 2025, Full Volume is back with another treasure trove of library-related gold.

This month, host Alan Lynch sits down with award-winning money coach, global speaker and passionate advocate for financial inclusion: Tynah Matembe. As part of Manchester Libraries’ Black History Month celebrations, Tynah popped by to offer some top money saving tips and talk about her inspiring new book ‘Conquer Your Financial Giants: Proven Steps to Master Your Money and Build Wealth’.

Plus, ahead of his performance at Central Library later this month, Cole Stacey spoke to the Full Volume podcast. Appearing in the Performance Space, the show is part of one of five unique concerts in celebration of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Postcards From Lost Places’. Hear Cole chatting to our own Gary Parkinson about touring with Midge Ure, his inspirations, and more.

Elsewhere, Alan heads over to the Z-Arts library in this month’s “Branch Out” feature, while Manchester Libraries staff also have their say on what “My Manchester” looks like to them.

There’s also plenty of What’s On Tips for the month ahead, and much more to enjoy on this November edition of Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast.

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‘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 authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Kate Mosse, Jackie Kay, and Kimberly Whittam, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow, Manchester’s Lord Mayor, Councillor John Hacking, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries, Galleries, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more.

‘Episode 10: Tynah Matembe + Cole Stacey, the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ is on all major streaming services now.

Turn it up, and tune in – now: https://push.fm/fl/actjsf7o-80012-96971-32630-87408-90983

Watch out for a new episode in December…