National Museums Liverpool Podcast

Africa Oyé: The sounds of Africa in Sefton Park

In this episode we go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved events in city's cultural calendar, Africa Oyé. We chat to Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé’s Artistic Director and Dave McTague, the festival’s Head of Marketing and Partnerships, to learn more about the festival's journey from humble beginnings, into the internationally acclaimed showcase it is today.

Goodison Park: Goodbye to the Grand Old Lady

Celebrate 133 years of sporting history at one of football’s most enduring arenas - Goodison Park.

In this episode we look back at 133 years of sporting heritage as the curtain comes down on Everton's beloved stadium, as the club prepare to move to their new ground at Bramley Moore Dock.

Lost Art: A Scouse Skating Legacy

This episode rolls through the history of Liverpool's premier skate shop, Lost Art.

Discover the origins behind the shop, and its journey into an iconic cornerstone of the U.K. skate scene, with founder Dave Mackey & Lost Art skater Joseph "Geff" Obando McGuffog.

Homotopia: Creating a Queer Utopia

This episode explores Homotopia, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA arts and cultural festival, which champions queer visibility, creativity, and community.

Guests include Bev Ayre, Danny Kilbride, Joan Burnett and Kolade T Lapido.

Frank Hornby: A revolutionary toy inventor

The story of a local man behind some of the world's most famous toys including Meccano, Hornby Trains and Dinky Toys.

We Absolutely Kept Dancing: Impact of HIV and AIDS on LGBTQ+ Liverpool

This podcast is the second of a two part special. In this episode we find out about the emergence and impact of HIV and AIDS on the Liverpool LGBTQ+ community.

We hear more about this horrendous disease from five people who saw its impact first hand - Carl, Nick, Maria, Gerry, Martin and James.

Alive and High Kicking: LGBTQ+ Culture in 1980s Liverpool

In this episode we go back 40 years to find out more about the creative explosion going on in the city. 

We hear about this culturally vibrant moment in our local history from five people who lived it - Carl, Nick, Maria, Gerry and James.

Delado: Drumming to the beat of cultural revival

In this episode, we explore the importance of cultural identity and how music and dance serve as powerful forces for uplifting communities.

 

We speak with former Delado dancer Maxine Brown and Project Facilitator Eliss Eyo-Thompson about Delado's emergence as a community dance project in the aftermath of the Toxteth riots, its growth into one of Liverpool's leading exponents of African culture during the 1980s, and the legacy it has left behind.

Liverpool Roller Birds: You'll never skate alone

In this episode we find out that there is more to the city's sport scene than football.

We speak to Liverpool Roller Birds Ruckus and Daria about the best sport you may never have heard of - roller derby.

The Royal Court: Theatre by the people, for the people

In this episode we get a potted history of Liverpool's Royal Court's 200 year history in just over half an hour.

We speak to Iain Christie about the past, present and future of this beloved Liverpool institution.