Episodes

Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
EP.75 - Downtown Den: Paul Cheetham-Karcz
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
The terrible twosome get together for their regular rant on the world of politics and their thoughts on the latest government response to COVID19 – Not for the faint hearted, Sedulo boss Paul Cheetham and DIB chief executive Frank McKenna have some harsh words for the government, the PM and Piers Morgan.

Monday Aug 10, 2020
EP.74 - Downtown Den: Pete Price in the Downtown Den
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Downtown Chief Executive Frank McKenna chats with Liverpool Legend Pete Price.

Friday Aug 07, 2020
EP.73 - Downtown Den: Tom Riordan LIVE in the Downtown Den
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
The chief executive of Leeds City Council joined Downtown Chief Executive Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den on Wednesday 3rd June.
Tom Riordan was discussing the city's plan for economic generation and growth post-lockdown, how Leeds is preparing for the arrival of Channel Four and the new devolution deal announced recently by the Chancellor for West Yorkshire.

Thursday Aug 06, 2020
EP.72 - Downtown Den: Sir Howard Bernstein LIVE in the Downtown Den
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
In conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Sir Howard Bernstein shared his thoughts on the future of cities in a post-COVID19 world, the prospects for the high street, the future of devolution in England’s regions and much more.

Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
EP.71 - Downtown Den: Cllr Michael Green LIVE in the Downtown Den
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Lancashire County Council cabinet member for Economic Development, Planning & the Environment, Cllr. Michael Green joined Downtown boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den on Tuesday 19th May to discuss the future of the county's business community post the COVID-19 crisis.

Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
EP.70 - Downtown Den: Dr Ben Sinclair in the Downtown Den
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Professor Paul Cadman, Chair of Downtown Birmingham chats to Dr Ben Sinclair in the Downtown Den.

Monday Aug 03, 2020
EP.69 - Downtown Den: Cllr Waseem Zaffar OBE
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Born and brought up in the Lozells neighbourhood in Birmingham, the area he represents, Councillor Waseem Zaffar OBE is the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council and joined Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications in the #DowntownDen.

Friday Jul 31, 2020
EP.68 - Downtown Den: Goldie Sayers LIVE in the Downtown Den
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
One of Great Britain’s leading female athletes, Goldie Sayers, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen.
A three-time Olympian, British record holder and 11- time UK Champion, Goldie dominated her event and is one of athletics’ most popular ambassadors.
In the business world, Goldie has become a successful property entrepreneur, heading London-based Athlete Property Investment Ltd.

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
EP.67 - Downtown Den: Michael Finnigan
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
The latest guest in the #DowntownDen is 'Business Coach Extraordinaire', Michael Finnigan.
Michael joined Downtown CEO, Frank Mckenna to share some interesting anecdotes from his career.

Monday Jul 27, 2020
EP.66 - Downtown Den: Forgotten Ltd
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to one of the founders of the Forgotten Ltd campaign Gina Broadhurst.