Supporting community radio and mental health with Matthew Carroll

In the 16th and final episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe welcomes Matthew Carroll, Station Manager of Evolve Radio. Carroll shares his 25-year journey in community and hospital radio, discussing the personal and professional challenges he has faced, including struggles with mental health. He introduces his latest venture, Evolve Radio, aimed at bringing community radio to Stockport and providing training opportunities for aspiring broadcasters. The episode reflects on the importance of staying goal-focused, the impact of community radio, and plans for future programming. This episode also marks the celebration of the Meet the Mancunian podcast’s 100th guest. The podcast will return with Season 9 in October 2024 in partnership with the Spirit of Manchester Awards. #Community #Radio #MentalHealth #Manchester #GM #SocialImpact #NonProfit #Podcast Did you know:  ·      Community radio stations are low-power, not-for-profit radio stations that are operated and influenced by the communities they serve. They are different from commercial and public service radio stations. ·     They are usually run by volunteers and activists, rather than paid staff.  ·      They provide a platform for people to learn new skills and contribute their own. ·     They provide access to the airwaves for under-represented voices.   Key resource: Evolve Radio   Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode & transcript: (01:32) Introduction to Matthew Carroll and Evolve Radio (02:17) Matthew's Journey into Community Radio (02:40) Commitment to Community Radio (04:24) The Birth of Evolve Radio (06:25) Challenges in Community Radio (06:32) Overcoming Mental Health Struggles (10:29) Supporting New Talent in Radio (15:05) Advice for Aspiring Community Radio Enthusiasts (21:42) Signature Questions and Personal Reflections   Listen to the episode and read the transcript on www.meetthemancunian.co.uk