Behind The Noise Podcast Creators & Guests

Former musician now podcast host, Marc Farquhar talks face to face with people from the world of media, music, entertainment, business and entrepreneurship. All from the stunning Sunbeams studio in Cumbria in the North West of England.

Ruben Smith is an entrepreneur.

Umar Siddiqui is a Biomedical Scientist, and a budding musician.

Caroline Robertson is the presenter on BBC Radio Cumbria.

Marc Gillen is a vocalist, guitarist, and member of the band, Brocken Spectre.

Melanie Baker is a singer and songwriter.

Luke Woodend is the head of the procurement and co-owner at Lakeland CBD.

Ant McGinley is a voice actor (Wrestling with the Champ, The Offensive, Jackie The Ripper) podcast host (Funny AI, Football Social Daily) and producer/Sound Designer (The Offical Manchester City Podcast, On The Left Side, Wrestling with the Champ) as well as being an international speaker on podcasts. He is also co-founder of the Pods Up North conference, and the Podtips Facebook community. He made his first podcasts as early as 2005 and has worked on over 60 shows in various roles.

Nic Hewit is a mental health advocate and executive director & co-owner at Lakeland CBD.

Andy Minnett is an international English teacher, musician, racing driver, and live event promoter.

Ben Challis is a producer of Glastonbury Anthems.

Lisa Jackson is a business marketing specialist and marketing consultant at Acorn Marketing.

Nick Yule is a co-owner of The Brickyard, A vibrant and vital live music venue. He also runs The Brickyard.

Ant Short has been tinkering with audio since his mid-teens, recording songs & producing content for friends.Post university he embraced the world of retail, firstly in supermarkets and later in & around the music instrument industry.After 20 years or so, he took a sideways step into podcasting and began a venture called ashortstories, which helps in the development & production of podcasts for anyone that has a story to tell.

Edy Hurst is an award-winning UK based comedian. He appears on MTV UK, heard on BBC Radio 4, and Radio 4 Extra.

Alex Hurst is an editor & host of the True Faith Newcastle United Fanzine and podcast.

Ryan Hutchinson is a game developer and co-owner & founder of Soul Cage Studios.

Rishi Mehta is a guitar player, and occasional singer.