

This is MediaCIty Podcast
Made in MediaCity presents – This is MediaCity, our very own podcast series hosted by journalist, producer and director Stephen Chapman – founder of MediaCity based 39 Pictures and produced by talented University of Salford graduates. Our lively weekly podcast will feature MediaCity’s finest from cutting edge creatives to rising stars with a few well-known faces in between.
Episode 1
Peter Salmon, TV Producer and Former Director of BBC North, was the driving force behind the BBC’s move to Salford in 2011 when MediaCity first opened for business. This time he’s back in MediaCity to help shape its future direction and take us on a trip down memory lane.
Episode 2
On today's show ImmersivEye's Steve Moyler talks about how he started as a traditional graphic designer and now works at the cutting edge of broadcast technology. A journey via sandwich shop advertising, City Life, major commercials with McCann and now directing virtual productions with a tablet and Unreal Engine.
Episode 3
Granada legend Lucy Meacock. We have television royalty on the This Is MediaCity sofa this week as we’re joined by Granada legend and Salford University Chancellor Lucy Meacock. In a wide ranging interview Lucy talks about the importance of regional news and having journalism you can trust. We also look back on a unique career, including her first meeting with Tony Wilson and telling off “Mr Manchester” plus campaigning for the Hillsborough families.
Episode 4
Documentary-maker Amber Haque “I’m always going to throw myself in the deep end”
Episode 5
Noelle uses state-of-the-art technology to take her gigs to another level. From immersive audio and developing visuals in Blender and Unreal Engine, to putting on Fortnite concerts. Noelle’s is an inspirational story of collaboration and the future of how we’ll listen to music live. Plus she tells us where to get the best coffee at MediaCity! Do you think she’s right?