What happens when the conversation continues beyond the TEDx stage??

In the first episode of TEDxNorthernQuarter: TEDx and Talks, co-organisers Andy Coley and Simran Whitham introduce the vision behind the new podcast series and explore why Manchester is the perfect place to bring it to life.

Recorded at THE CLUB MCR, Andy and Simran discuss Manchester’s distinctive personality, its creative communities and its history of producing innovators, entrepreneurs, artists, academics and people with ideas capable of changing the world.

They also explore why TEDx should be about more than a single 15-minute talk. While the stage gives speakers an opportunity to share a powerful idea, the podcast creates space to understand the person behind it: what shaped them, what motivates them and where their ideas could lead next.

You’ll hear why the series will feature not only TEDx speakers, but also coaches, organisers, supporters, industry leaders, creatives and members of the wider community. The aim is to make more ideas accessible, encourage thoughtful and civil conversation, and give a platform to remarkable people whose voices may not always be the loudest.

Andy and Simran also reveal how podcasting will become part of the wider TEDxNorthernQuarter experience, including conversations recorded around the event and opportunities to capture the experiences of speakers and audience members.

TEDxNorthernQuarter: TEDx and Talks brings you thought-provoking conversations that go beyond the red dot, uncovering the ideas, stories and experiences shaping our future.

🎤 Hosted by TEDxNorthernQuarter
🎙️ Produced in partnership with THE CLUB MCR
📍 Recorded in Manchester, United Kingdom

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