Xavier Greenwood
Journalist and essayist who tells a personal story about recovering and rediscovering his childhood voice; author of the featured essay on this episode of The Slow Newscast.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 42min
How to ruin a football club
Xavier Greenwood, a reporter and producer known for his investigative work, teams up with Chris Blackhurst, former editor of The Independent and author, to delve into Manchester United's dramatic decline. They discuss how the Glazer family's ownership transformed a beloved club into a symbol of mismanagement and alienation. Topics include the financial pitfalls facing the club, rising fan discontent, and the struggle between tradition and commercialism in football. The duo also touches on the future of the club amidst recent ownership controversies.
Dec 31, 2024 • 19min
Finding my voice
Xavier Greenwood, a journalist and essayist, shares his profound journey of overcoming a childhood speech impediment and rediscovering his voice. He reflects on the influence of therapy and moving schools, questioning the reliability of his memories versus those of his mother. In a fascinating twist, he explores digital sleuthing by using the Wayback Machine to revisit his 10-year-old self’s audio recordings, allowing him to confront how memory and recordings shape his identity. It's a captivating tale of self-discovery and the power of voice.
