The Go-Wirral Pod

Sean Francis Butler

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A podcast about all things local, helpful or simply interesting to Wirral. Hosted by the man himself, SFB. From festival creators to ice cream makers, from Liscard to Heswall - We have got everything Wirral covered - Just like we do with our amazing Go-Wirral App. www.go-wirral.com

Jul 27

Episode 20 with Charli Fidler - Netball Super League and Birmingham Panthers

The conversation covers Charli Fidler's journey from Australia to the UK, her playing style and position in netball, the pathway to Giants and Tactix, and her leadership and winning mentality. It also explores the role of stats and data in netball and the importance of resilience and adaptability in her career. The conversation covers Charli Fidler's transition to Birmingham Panthers, her experience adapting to life in Walsall, her leadership qualities in netball, the growth of netball in the UK, and her future goals and advice for young netballers. Takeaways ResilienceAdaptability Leadership qualities in netballGrowing the game of netball in the UK Chapters 00:00 Journey to the UK02:49 Stats and Data in Netball06:56 Playing Style and Position13:00 Pathway to Giants and Tactics19:55 Leadership and Winning Mentality23:55 Transition to Birmingham Panthers25:01 Adapting to Life in Walsall27:04 Leadership in Netball32:17 Growing the Game of Netball in the UK39:28 Future Goals and Advice for Young Netballers
Jul 23

Episode 19 with Adam Crouch - Northern Water Sports and Wallasey Beach Club

The podcast features a conversation between Adam and Go Wirral, discussing Adam's journey into water sports and the development of the Wallasey Beach Club. Adam shares his experiences, the impact of water sports on his life, and the community involvement in building the beach club. The conversation also explores the advantages of the Wirral for water sports and the variability of water conditions. Adam discusses the organic growth of his ventures and future plans for the area. The conversation covers the evolution of water sports, expansion and development, training and safety, future plans and vision, local water sports vs. international travel, scenic beauty and community impact, adrenaline and risk management, youth in water sports, vision for water sports on the Wirral, community engagement and promotion, hidden gem and capacity, community building and collaboration, and location and contact information. Takeaways Organic growth of venturesCommunity involvement in building the beach club Evolution of water sports has led to the introduction of new and exciting activities.The Wirral offers a unique and scenic environment for water sports, with a focus on community engagement and development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Podcast01:08 Adam's Ventures on the Wirral02:36 Adam's Journey to Water Sports04:36 Return to the UK and Discovering the Wirral05:36 The Appeal of Water Sports09:06 Impact of Water Sports on Adam's Life11:30 Wallasey Beach Club and Community Involvement14:14 Membership and Community Engagement16:44 Building the Wallasey Beach Club17:27 Advantages of the Wirral for Water Sports19:47 Variability of Water Conditions21:33 Organic Growth and Future Plans22:21 Evolution of Water Sports24:14 Expansion and Development25:22 Training and Safety26:09 Future Plans and Vision28:11 Local Water Sports vs. International Travel30:03 Scenic Beauty and Community Impact30:30 Adrenaline and Risk Management31:28 Youth in Water Sports32:38 Vision for Water Sports on the Wirral34:49 Community Engagement and Promotion36:15 Hidden Gem and Capacity38:28 Community Building and Collaboration40:08 Location and Contact Information
Jul 22

Episode 18 with Little Northerners - Social Media Growth Experts

The conversation covers the journey of Little Northerners, a social media platform sharing family days out in the Northwest. It explores their growth, content creation, and the launch of their website, emphasizing the impact on the community and the importance of trust and authenticity in their content. The conversation covers topics such as exploring the Wirral, creating engaging content, family-friendly adventures, staycations and budget-friendly travel, working as sisters and business partners, rebranding, and future plans for the Little Northerners website. Takeaways Authenticity and trust are crucial in content creation.Solving human problems and adding value to the community drive the success of social media platforms like Little Northerners. Family-friendly adventures in the North WestThe challenges and rewards of working as sisters and business partners Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background01:04 Starting Little Northerners02:25 Early Growth and Content Creation03:37 Rapid Growth and Content Quality14:31 Launching the Website17:20 Impact on the Community13:57 Solving Human Problems19:26 Trust and Authenticity21:33 Hidden Gems and Authentic Experiences22:24 Exploring the Wirral24:06 Creating Engaging Content25:02 Family-Friendly Adventures27:26 Staycations and Budget-Friendly Travel33:03 Working as Sisters and Business Partners34:09 Rebranding and Future Plans
Jul 20

Episode 17 with Iona Christian - Team Scotland Netball Co-Captain

The conversation covers Iona Christie's journey into netball, the resilience required in elite sports, the impact of motherhood on elite sports, preparation for the Commonwealth Games, leadership and team dynamics, life away from netball, advice for young players, and the netball community and support. Takeaways Resilience in elite sportsBalancing family and elite sportsThe significance of representing the country in sports Chapters 00:00 Journey into Netball03:02 Resilience and Elite Sports05:04 Motherhood and Elite Sports07:00 Preparation for Commonwealth Games10:04 Leadership and Team Dynamics12:58 Life Away from Netball14:51 Advice for Young Players21:57 Netball Community and Support
Jul 14

Episode 16 with Claire Headland - Claire Talks Netball

The conversation begins with an introduction and background, leading into a discussion about the passion for netball and content creation. This is followed by a conversation about social media and the netball community, the netball journey, community engagement, creating netball content on social media, and growth and engagement on social media. The conversation covers the purpose of content creation, balancing content creation with day job and family, the content creation process and time management, dealing with comments and feedback, the growth and evolution of netball, and the role of icons in netball. The conversation covers the buzz around netball transfers, the excitement in the netball community, predictions for the Commonwealth Games, a spotlight on player Sophie Agbaron, transfer surprises, and future speculations. It concludes with a quick fire round of questions. Takeaways Passion for netball drives content creationSocial media plays a key role in engaging the netball community Quality of followers over quantityNetball as a passion projectThe need for icons in netball Netball transfers are generating a lot of buzz and excitement within the community.The future of netball looks promising with high anticipation for the Commonwealth Games and the emergence of standout players like Sophie Agbaron. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background02:10 Passion for Netball and Content Creation03:06 Social Media and Netball Community06:04 Netball Journey and Community Engagement13:08 Creating Netball Content on Social Media20:49 Growth and Engagement on Social Media22:15 The Purpose of Content Creation24:02 Balancing Content Creation with Day Job and Family27:09 Content Creation Process and Time Management30:20 Dealing with Comments and Feedback32:33 The Growth and Evolution of Netball41:16 The Role of Icons in Netball42:30 The Buzz Around Transfers47:29 Exciting Times in Netball49:32 Looking Ahead to the Future52:27 Commonwealth Games Predictions57:45 Player Spotlight: Sophie Agbaron59:04 Transfer Surprises and Future Speculations56:47 Quick Fire Round
Jul 4

Episode 15 with Lucy Goodman - Sky Sports

The conversation covers the role of commentators in sports broadcasting, the growth and impact of netball, the passion and drama in netball, and the growth of women's sport. It also delves into the accessibility and marketing of women's sports, highlighting the changing landscape and the impact of individual stories and characters. The conversation delves into the power of storytelling in sports, the innovative approach of Saracens in rugby, the extensive preparation required for commentary, the role of stats and data in netball, the need for mainstream media coverage and recognition for netball, anticipation for the upcoming netball season, and the goal of creating an engaging and emotional experience for viewers. Takeaways The importance of passion and drama in sports commentaryThe changing landscape and growth of women's sports Memorable moments and stories in sports have a lasting impactStorytelling and vulnerability in sports content create engaging and memorable experiencesSaracens' innovative approach challenges the traditional perception of rugbyDifferentiation and creativity in content creation can make a sport more memorable and engagingExtensive preparation is essential for effective commentaryKnowledge and passion are key elements of successful commentaryStats and data drive conversation and fandom in sportsNetball can benefit from improved and more insightful stats and dataNetball requires more mainstream media coverage and recognitionIncreased coverage can contribute to the growth and success of netballAnticipation for the upcoming netball season is highExpectations for top-performing teams and players are significantThe goal is to convey emotion, atmosphere, and passion to viewersCreating an engaging and emotional experience for viewers is a priority Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation07:32 The Growth and Impact of Netball14:55 Passion and Drama in Netball26:48 The Power of Storytelling in Sports33:34 The Role of Stats and Data in Netball45:08 Anticipation for the Upcoming Netball Season51:29 Creating an Engaging and Emotional Experience for Viewers
Jul 3

Episode 14 with Scott Lowe - Scott Lowe Snaps

The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating social media, the introduction of Scott Lowe Snaps, the dynamics of growing up in Seacombe, the influence of location on social media success, negative experiences on social media, creating a healthier alternative to social media, authenticity in content creation, personal tragedy and its impact on content creation, and the pressure and expectations in content creation. The conversation covers topics related to authentic content creation, community impact, youth activities and engagement, content creation as a business, social media platforms, collaboration and community, childhood memories, and content creation advice. Scott Lowe Snaps shares insights on creating authentic content, advocating for the community, engaging with youth, monetization opportunities, platform challenges, collaboration with local creators, childhood memories, and advice for aspiring content creators. Takeaways Navigating social media challenges can be daunting and may lead to negative experiences.Authenticity and personal experiences play a significant role in content creation and community engagement. Authenticity in content creation is keyCommunity engagement and advocacy are impactfulConsistency and persistence are essential for content creators Chapters 00:00 Navigating Social Media Challenges08:23 Authenticity and Content Creation16:17 Pressure and Expectations in Content Creation22:30 Community Impact30:16 Content Creation as a Business36:40 Collaboration and Community
Jun 30

Episode 13 with Jen Howarth - Life On The Lot

The conversation covers the journey of Jen from growing tomatoes and chilies on her window sill to owning a flower farm, the resurgence of gardening and horticulture, the impact of social media and community building, and the importance of sustainable growing in flower farming. Jen's journey highlights the connection between nature and human survival, the impact of social media on community building, and the challenges of sustainable flower farming in a globalized market. The conversation delves into the impact of flower farming, the benefits of local flower farming, education and awareness, workshops and community engagement, future plans and expansion, and favorite flowers and gardening. The discussion highlights the importance of sustainable and local flower farming, the need for education and awareness, and the community engagement aspect of flower farming. It also explores the future plans for expansion and the personal preferences of the flower farmer. Takeaways The journey from window sill to flower farmThe impact of social media and community buildingThe importance of sustainable growing in flower farming Local flower farming has a significant impact on the environment and community.Education and awareness are crucial for promoting sustainable and local flower farming. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Getting Started12:14 The Resurgence of Gardening and Horticulture18:13 The Impact of Social Media and Community Building24:06 Sustainability in Flower Farming29:35 Benefits of Local Flower Farming35:20 Workshops and Community Engagement44:31 Favorite Flowers and Gardening

A podcast about all things local, helpful or simply interesting to Wirral. Hosted by the man himself, SFB. From festival creators to ice cream makers, from Liscard to Heswall - We have got everything Wirral covered - Just like we do with our amazing Go-Wirral App. www.go-wirral.com

Creator

Sean Francis Butler
Years Active

2026
Episodes

20
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2026 Sean Francis Butler