BBC Radio Podcasts from Our Lives with Michelle McManus

Our Lives with Michelle McManus

The Non Binary Wrestler, the Yarn Bomber, and the Protest Musician.

Brandon is a non binary wrestler known as London Love Lust.

The Pet Finder, The Eco-Artist, and The Clutha Survivor

After the Clutha helicopter crash, Michael now supports other trauma survivors.

The Bodyguard, sewing2gether All Nations, and Knockengorroch

Alan the bodyguard teaches personal safety to women.

The Singing Meditator, The Ultra Triathlon Winner, and The Foula Filmmaker

Britain's Got Talent singing star Edward learns to meditate.

The Walrus Chaser, The Rainbow Family, and a Passion for Vintage

When Nicola and Heather decide to start a family they turn to their friend Scott.

The Outdoor Community Organiser, The Tiny Home Renovator and The Rock Photographer

Roberto is living the dream photographing the world's biggest rock stars.

A Green Face, Glassblowing, and Shiatsu for Kids

A little green face paint and a lot of talent make Rachel a star on TikTok.

Tumbleweed to Typewriters, The Autistic Hijabi Farmer, and Rainbow Valley

Tom shares their passion for typewriters and a letter from a very famous actor.

The Beauty Pageant Ambassador, The Sneakerhead, and Scotland's First Female Rapper

Lauren finds out she was totally wrong about beauty pageants.

The Vegan Butcher, The Cheerleader, and DJ Jolly Jilly

A Barlinnie prison chaplain takes to the airwaves as DJ Jolly Jilly.

Stevie and the Ukrainian Orphans

Stevie from Dnipro Kids travels to Ukraine to bring orphans to safety in Scotland.

Leo the Spaniel, Cycling the NC500, and the Hebridean Baker

Emily teaches her beloved spaniel Leo how to do CPR compressions.... and play hopscotch!

Disability Darts, Agnes the Blacksmith, and Rounding the Capes

Kyle captains Scotland to World Cup victory at Disability Darts.

Bank to Super Bowl, the Glenrothes Norse Pagan, and the History Girls

David's unusual hobby takes him from working at the bank to a star role at the Super Bowl.

Scotland’s First Rainbow Honesty Shed and Richie’s Steps to Hope

Julie and Rachel fly the Pride flag on Lewis. An act of giving changes Richie's life.

The Doric TikTok Sensation, Flying with HIV, and the teacher who ran away to the sweetie shop

Lorna buys the traditional sweetie shop she got her treats from as a little girl.

Science and Salsa, Sailing Away, Surrogacy

Laura's dream of being a mum comes true when a family member offers to be her surrogate.

Swimming the Masters, War to Wildlife, and an Eminem Love Story

Nikki's love of Eminem has led to 32 tattoos, online romance, and a Detroit wedding!

Hijabi Riders, Alpaca Care Home Visits, and Tangerine Dreams

Fashionista Sheri shares how the colour orange brings her joy.

Dancing with Dot, Speaking Scots, and Breast Cancer Embroidery

Dot is an 83 year old Dancercise teacher whose hilarious routines include drunken cowboys.

The Breast Milk Donor, the Royal Handwasher, and the Great, Great, Great Granny

Michelle McManus gathers together a host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland.

Hula Hooping, Slacklining and the Great Highland Bagpipes

Michelle McManus's guests share their love of hula hooping, slacklining and the bagpipes.

The Young Reporter, the Stateside Student, and the Racing Champ

Michelle McManus gathers together a host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland.

Selkirk General Store, Arkdefo and Deanburn Verge

Michelle McManus meets Sue Briggs, Elizaveta and Andrew Bennett and Simon Whitworth

A Clown Doctor, a Master of Surprises, and a Ghostbuster

Michelle meets clown doctor Diane, master of surprises Alan and ghostbuster Fraser.

Dog trainer Heather Smith and pharologist Sarah Kerr

Michelle McManus speaks to dog trainer Heather Smith and pharologist Sarah Kerr.

Crack Climbing, Oban Pride, and The Mushroom Man

Robbie's new climbing craze, drag queen Crystal at Oban Pride, and fungi talk with Roy.

A Photography Prize, the Sunshine Kitchen, and Bringing Back Wildlife

Photographing Scotland, cooking with learning disabilities, and re-introducing species.

Ex-Concorde air stewardess and SOPLANE

Former Concorde air stewardess Sally Armstrong and Nik of SOPLANE recreating plane meals

Rowing to Antarctica, the Bee Business, and Incontinence Comedy

Jamie rows the Drake Passage, Suzie gets bee-zy and Elaine stands up for leaky ladies!

Aggie MacKenzie, Zoe Berry and Ariel Wang

Spring cleaning advice from the Queen of Clean, Decluttering and Leafy Love Affair.

Off Grid Adventures and the Hedgehog Hospital

Michelle speaks to off grid adventurer Katie and Nadia who runs a hedgehog hospital.

Holly Keir and Shiona McCallum

Michelle McManus speaks to Holly Keir and Shiona McCallum

A Message in a Bottle, Photographing Asian Scots, and Super Recognisers

Michelle McManus gathers together a host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland.

Cal and Clare, Heidi - Miss Pole Dancing UK and Danny the Singing Hairdresser

Michelle McManus gathers together a host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland.

The Tribe Sanctuary, The Homeless Comedian, and the Micropig

Animal lover Morag, from high life to homeless, and Francesco the pig.

Young Foster Parents and a Modern Day Viking

Fostering babies when you've just had your own, Viking weddings and leading the Jarl Squad

Retired fire fighter and charity campaigner, Ally Boyle and Queen's Nurse Kelvin Frew

Charity campaigner Ally Boyle MBE and Queen's Nurse Kelvin Frew

Designing Toys, Babysitting Badgers and Curating Museum Collections

Michelle McManus gathers together a host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland.

A Miniature Miracle, a Family Lost and Found and a Daring Proposition

Michelle McManus hears about a baby's cochlear implant and a tree top proposal.

Hearing in Colour, a Depressed Pig and a Man Who Collects Bricks

Michelle McManus talks to al conductor about her ability to see sound as colour

A Highland Dancer, Naturist Scots and an Emotional Reunion with an Elephant

Michelle McManus speaks to members of The Scottish Outdoor Naturist Club.

Dinosaurs, Doric Language and Nonagenarian Duguld.

Michelle McManus hears how a Highland boy ended up managing Selfridges.

A Bicycle Repair Guy, a Career Change and the Lovers with a 26 Year Age Gap

Michelle McManus meets the man who fixes bikes that ride the world.

A Painless Woman, Trike Tours for the Elderly and Turning Baby Loss to Support

A life without pain plus how to turn the ultimate pain into support for others.

Love on a Train, an Extraordinary Kidney Swap and an 82 year-old Flatmate

Michelle McManus hears of a kidney swap drama, late life romance & an unusual flat share.

Wojtek the Soldier Bear, a Globe-trotting Diabetic Biker and Wartime Memories

The biker who won't be beaten by diabetes and Wojtek the Polish soldier bear.

A Park Runner, Family Bee-keeping and the Kindness of Strangers

Doing the Tour de Park Run, making bees a family thing and the kindness of strangers.

Photographing Grief, the Ukelele-loving Reverend and a Mermaid

Michelle McManus hears how a young woman tackled her grief through photos.

A Drag Queen, a Graffiti Gran and the woman who talks to trees

Michelle McManus speaks to Stephen Murphy about his life as a drag queen.

Deaf Parents and a Power-lifting Gran

Michelle McManus talks to comedian Ray Bradshaw about being raised by 2 deaf parents.

Welcome to Our Lives with Michelle McManus

Michelle McManus gathers together inspirational stories from around Scotland.