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Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward.In this special Series Finale Chris visits the Norton Men's Shed to meet some of the members and explore the workshop.The shed provides a workshop environment "for the public benefit, the preservation and protection of good health among people (particularly but not exclusively men aged 18 or over) in Norton-on-Tees and the surrounding Stockton-on-Tees area, including those who are retired, unemployed or have health problems, and at risk of social isolation, through the provision of facilities for hobbies, recreation or other leisure time occupation including practical interests, skills sharing, the learning of new skills and helping with community based projects."Whether you’re here for insight, inspiration, or just a great conversation, you’re in the right place.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like & comment to join the conversation🎧 New episodes every month

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward.In this 9th episode, Chris is joined by Tees Music Alliance:Paul Burns (TMA CEO)Dave Saunders (TMA Dev Manager)Nigel Cooke (Founding member of the Tees Music Alliance)Whether you’re here for insight, inspiration, or just a great conversation, you’re in the right place.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like & comment to join the conversation🎧 New episodes every month

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward.In this episode of Full Steam Ahead! with Chris McDonald, Chris is joined by acclaimed comedian and writer Stewart Lee. Known for his sharp wit, unique storytelling style, and uncompromising approach to stand-up comedy, Stewart reflects on his career, creative process, and the changing landscape of comedy and performance.From early influences to modern audiences, this conversation explores what it takes to stay authentic in an industry that’s constantly evolving.Whether you’re here for insight, inspiration, or just a great conversation, you’re in the right place.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like & comment to join the conversation🎧 New episodes every month#FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #StewartLee #Podcast #Comedy #Storytelling #Inspiration #CreativeProcess

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward. In this 7th episode, Chris is joined by Number 1 Bestselling Author Adele Parks! Adele's new book 'Our Beautiful Mess' is an instant Sunday Times bestseller and has been described as a gripping must-read domestic suspense thriller! Whether you're here for motivation, insight, or just great company, you're in the right place. Jump in, get inspired, and keep pushing full steam ahead! 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 👍 Like & comment to join the conversation 🎙️ New episodes every month #FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #reading #adeleparks #stockton #Motivation #Inspiration #growth #business

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward.In this 6th episode, Chris is joined by two fantastic guests:Louise (Lu Lu's Gift Company)John (The Golden Smog Pub)Whether you're here for motivation, insight, or just great company, you're in the right place. Jump in, get inspired, and keep pushing full steam ahead!🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like & comment to join the conversation🎙️ New episodes every month#FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #Podcast #Creativity #stockton #Motivation #Inspiration #growth #business

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward.In this 5th episode, Chris is joined by two fantastic guests:Alexander Ferris (Creative Director, ARC)Scott Turnbull (ARC Associate Artist and Tees Valley Artist of the Year)Whether you're here for motivation, insight, or just great company, you're in the right place. Jump in, get inspired, and keep pushing full steam ahead!🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like & comment to join the conversation🎙️ New episodes every month#FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #Podcast #Creativity #art&culture #Motivation #Inspiration #growth #art #culture

🎄 Full Steam Ahead Christmas Special 🎭In this festive episode, Chris McDonald MP sits down with pantomime favourites Liam Mellor (Smee) and Robert Squire (Mrs Hook) from The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan at Billingham Forum.They talk pantomime traditions, life on stage, the joy of audience interaction, and why local theatres like Billingham Forum play such a vital role in our communities at Christmas and all year round.Festive, funny, and full of Christmas spirit. 🎅✨🎧 Watch, like and subscribe for more episodes of Full Steam Ahead.

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward. In this 4th episode, Chris is joined by three fantastic guests: 🔧 Jess Hide (Bede Sixth Form) 🏭 Matt Wilson (Navigator Terminals) 🎓 Zoe Lewis (Middlesbrough College) Whether you're here for motivation, insight, or just great company, you're in the right place. Jump in, get inspired, and keep pushing full steam ahead! 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 👍 Like & comment to join the conversation 🎙️ New episodes every month #FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #Podcast #youngpeople #skills #Motivation #Inspiration #growth #Mindset

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward.In this second episode, Chris is joined by two fantastic guests:⚽ Lucy Hart - Former Darlington player, coach, founder of Find Your Feet⚽ Vicki Burton - Norton player and Hartlepool FC community leader.Whether you're here for motivation, insight, or just great company, you're in the right place.Jump in, get inspired, and keep pushing full steam ahead!🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode👍 Like & comment to join the conversation🎙️ New episodes every month#FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #Podcast #womensfootball #football #womeninfootball #Motivation #Inspiration #Mindset

Welcome to Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald — the podcast where real conversations meet real momentum. Each episode, Chris dives into the stories, challenges, successes, and lessons that fuel the people who refuse to stand still. From captivating stories and historical insights to conversations that spark curiosity and connection, this show is all about celebrating the people and ideas that keep us moving forward. In this first episode, Chris is joined by two fantastic guests: 📚 Author Chris Lloyd 🚆 Niall Hammond, Chair of the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway Together, they explore history, heritage, storytelling, and the enduring impact of the world’s first passenger railway. Whether you're here for motivation, insight, or just great company, you're in the right place. Jump in, get inspired, and keep pushing full steam ahead! 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 👍 Like & comment to join the conversation 🎙️ New episodes every month#FullSteamAhead #ChrisMcDonald #Podcast #ChrisLloyd #NiallHammond #StocktonAndDarlingtonRailway #HistoryPodcast #Motivation #Inspiration #Mindset