Full Steam Ahead with Chris McDonald explores politics and how we can shape a better future together. Each episode dives into the ideas, policies, and people driving change — from leaders and campaigners to everyday voices pushing for progress. With clear, honest conversations, Chris cuts through the noise to uncover what really matters and how we can move forward. If you care about politics, progress, and building a fairer world, this podcast is for you.
Full Steam Ahead with Chris McDonald Episode 10 - At the Norton Men's Shed
Host Chris McDonald interviews members at the Norton Men's Shed, exploring their workshop and community impact.
16 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Full Steam Ahead with Chris McDonald Episode 9 - With Tees Music Alliance
Chris McDonald interviews Tees Music Alliance CEO Paul Burns, Dev Manager Dave Saunders, and founding member Nigel Cooke about fostering music in their community.
26 May 2026
Full Steam Ahead Season 1 Ep 8 - With Comedian Stewart Lee
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
9 Apr 2026
Full Steam Ahead Season 1 Ep 7 - With No1 Bestselling Author Adele Parks
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!
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17 Mar 2026
Full Steam Ahead with Chris McDonald Episode 6 - Local Businesses
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
3 Mar 2026
Full Steam Ahead With Chris McDonald Episode 5 - Arts & Culture
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
20 Feb 2026
Full Steam Ahead With Chris McDonald Episode 3 - Panto Christmas Special
🎄 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.
18 Feb 2026
Full Steam Ahead With Chris McDonald Episode 4 - Skills
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)
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17 Dec 2025
Full Steam Ahead With Chris McDonald Episode 2 - Women in Football
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
2 Dec 2025
Full Steam Ahead! With Chris McDonald - Episode 1
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.
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Full Steam Ahead with Chris McDonald Episode 10 - At the Norton Men's Shed
Published 27 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Or a sport, if you play a sport as well. That's really what the UK Men's Shed, I mean, they started in Australia 35 years ago, and they coined the phrase shoulder to shoulder. That's the way men relate to each other. It can be at the pub bar, more difficult these days, there's driving laws, but the Shed provides that sort of facility for men just to come together and play around. I mean, I often say, it's just like last of the summer wine you know we can be kids again well without the racing down a hill in a wall bathtub presumably yeah well you're going to see a bathtub and you're going to feature in this bathtub all right i wasn't expecting that i hope i can keep my clothes on well yes yeah yes But just going back to the remembrance service, I think we need to mention over the years, yes, various big items have been built. […]
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