Manchester · Est. 2025

The home for Manchester podcasters

McrPodcastNetwork is building the North West's most vibrant podcast community — connecting creators, celebrating voices, and putting Manchester on the map.

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Community over competition

McrPodcastNetwork was founded to showcase the incredible podcasting talent thriving across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. Whether you've published hundreds of episodes or you're still planning your first, there's a seat at the table for you.

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Connect

Meet fellow creators, collaborators, and potential guests at regular in-person meetups across the city.

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Grow

Access industry knowledge, hands-on workshops, and honest conversations about what actually works.

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Belong

Manchester's creative scene is stronger together. No gatekeeping — just good people making great audio.

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Amplify

Get your show in the directory and reach new listeners across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Manchester has always been a city that makes noise. It's time its podcasters did too.

— Founder, McrPodcastNetwork

Meetups & workshops

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12
May 2025
McrPodcastNetwork Launch Meetup
📍 Northern Quarter, Manchester Free Entry 🕖 6:30 PM
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19
Jun 2025
Workshop: Audio Production on a Budget
📍 Salford MediaCityUK Free Entry 🕕 5:00 PM
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14
Aug 2025
Quarterly Networking Night — Summer Edition
📍 Manchester City Centre Free Entry 🕖 6:00 PM
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09
Oct 2025
Panel: Monetising Your Manchester Podcast
📍 TBC — Manchester City Centre Free Entry 🕕 5:30 PM
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Manchester podcasts

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NQ
Northern Quarter Stories
Your show here
Culture
BM
Bee Mine Manchester
Your show here
Lifestyle
RT
Red & Talks
Your show here
Sport
TM
The Mancunian
Your show here
News & Politics
SC
Spinningfields Chat
Your show here
Business
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Resources

Everything you need to launch and grow

01
Beginner's Podcast Guide

Everything you need to go from idea to published — gear, hosting platforms, editing basics, and your first episode checklist.

Read the guide
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Recording Spaces in Manchester

A curated list of studios, media hubs, and co-working spaces across Greater Manchester where you can record professionally.

Find a space
03
State of MCR Podcasting

Our annual rundown of trends, tools, and talking points from across the Manchester and North West podcasting scene.

Read the report
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Promotion & Growth Tactics

Social strategy, SEO for podcasts, cross-promotion with other Manchester shows, and building a loyal local listener base.

Start growing
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Monetisation Masterclass

From Patreon and sponsorships to live events and merchandise — real income strategies that work for independent creators.

Explore options
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Sponsorship Connections

Connecting Manchester businesses with local podcast audiences. If you're a show or a brand looking to collaborate, start here.

Get connected

Ready to be part of Manchester's podcast community?

Submit Your Show Today

Community partners & supporters

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Submit your show

Get listed in the Manchester Podcast Directory and become part of the community. All genres and experience levels welcome.

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