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The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToBethTo help cope with the death of his daughter.. This Dad tells how his involvement in the now UK recognised movement drives him to make a difference in her name..TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalLINK TO 3 DADS WALKINGLINK TO PAPYRUS CHARITY The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast2024-08-2657 minThe Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToCici, Danielle and Me..Dean Holden has an impressive CV as a Professional Footballer and Manager.. here he talks about his biggest loss.TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalThe MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast2024-04-0553 minThe Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To16 months on..We begin Season 2 catching-up with Host Trevor Dwyer-Lynch.TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalThe MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast2024-03-2851 min
That Great Manc PodReece Douglas, Actor, Founder of Social Plug®Brilliant to chat with Reece about his acting career, which started as a child actor on Waterloo Road (at the time one of the biggest shows on TV) and his business career as the Founder of Social Plug®.Reece talks openly and very honestly to us about the issues with both careers that have impacted his mental health. In doing so, along with open and transparent posts on his social platforms (specifically LinkedIn) Reece hopes to encourage others to reach out and talk with someone if they feel they need support with their mental health.2023-11-241h 08That Great Manc PodJames Walton, Author of "Every Neet o' Week"Great to have James Walton back on That Great Manc Pod.. Writer, Filmmaker, Poet and..new Dad.James has just released his new novella, "Every Neet o' Week, published by Bent Key Publishing. It's written in the local Wigan dialect, something which James has become known for and focuses on protagonist and local darts maverick Jimmy Stott, exploring his journey from chip shop server to potential world champion.We talked with James about the book, the background to writing it and how he has stayed creative.2023-11-1740 minThat Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Lee WardThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Lee Ward - Lee tells us about his 24 year career in the Army, a great story explaining how he used his time wisely...2023-11-061h 15The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToMy World ChampionA Dad talks about how he copes with the transition of his son, a talented young boxing prospect.TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalThe MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast2023-11-0647 minThat Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Claire WrightThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Claire Squires - We had the opportunity to speak to the other co-founder of Trafford Veterans CIC following in the footsteps of her...2023-10-231h 19That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Bob WrightThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Bob Wright. An episode that covers a lot. Bob talks about growing up in Openshaw, joining the Royal Transport Corp at 15, serving in...2023-10-161h 10That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Chris SquiresThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Chris Squires - a frank and sobering interview with the co-founder of Trafford Veterans CIC where he talks about his 13 years in the...2023-10-091h 23The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToMy son lives on in my musicA legend of the Manchester club scene in the 80's and 90's talks about how his beautiful son lives on through his creativity.TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalThe MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast2023-10-061h 02That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Derek ForrowThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Derek shares stories about following his Dad into the Forces aged 16 (15 and three quarters to be precise) living and attending school in Berlin...2023-10-021h 02That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Neil SmithThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Neil Smith - a jam packed episode with the hawaiian shirt wearing chairman of Trafford Veterans CIC. Neil shares stories of his 30 year...2023-09-251h 04That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Peter CorbishleyThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.In this episode Peter shares another side of military service as a musician and member of the Lancashire Fusiliers. Joining the boys service...2023-09-1856 minThat Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Les BedfordThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Les Bedford - wow, what a varied & far-reaching episode. Les talks about working in the coal mines of South Yorkshire in his early...2023-09-111h 12That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - John EverettThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.John Everett - an enlightening discussion about John's range of dangerous jobs as a young man growing up in Maltby, his time in...2023-09-041h 01The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToFootball isn't just a game..In this episode Trevor and Paul talk to two members of an unusual but integral football team, Angels United FC, which helps Dads cope with the loss of their children..TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalThe MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast2023-09-011h 22That Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Phil BrookeThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family. Episode Three – Phil BrookeIn this episode an absolute pleasure talking to Phil about how he signed up for the...2023-08-2844 minThat Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Tracey KeirThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family.Episode two – Tracy KeirTracy shares her fascinating experiences of being a reserve in the Lancashire Fusiliers, her life caring for her fa...2023-08-2147 minThat Great Manc PodHeroes Amongst Us Sessions - Tony WilliamsonThis series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terrible struggles, but who have ultimately found comradery, support and comfort as part of the Trafford Veterans family. Episode one – Tony WilliamsonTo launch the series we talk to Tony about his varied and absorbing career in the...2023-08-141h 06The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToJordanTrevor talks about his son Jordan who gained his wings on the 19th October 2022, aged just 41.Trevor is brutally honest about his struggle with grief, how his life has been completely turned upside down, how family, friends and society in general react to that and how he reacts to them.Trevor talks about the day Jordan died, his funeral and the hours, days and weeks that followed in the hope that by doing so it will allow other Dad's to open up about their feelings and experiences. To begin a conversation that might just help...2023-05-221h 04The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToThe Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong ToTrevor talks about how the title of the Podcast came about "The Exclusive Club Dads Don’t Wanna Belong To”.. and his hopes and aspirations for Dads who are grieving going forward.TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ EmotionalTrevor is talking with series Producer Paul Ludden in this Episode.The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast45a9a159f53109e1943913fafd67da7ac8561eed2023-05-0831 minThat Great Manc PodDavid Scott, Writer.We chat with David Scott about his new book "Mancunians: Where Do We Start, Where Do I Begin" and loads more.The perfect storm of Longsight, Clayton and Moston come together to create a far less sweary Episode than you'd think..You can buy Dave's book on Amazon, but he'd love it if you could pick one up in your local book or record store.2023-05-0241 minThat Great Manc PodJenny Berry, Poet, Writer & So Much More.. #OurSalfordGreat to chat with Jenny Berry about the work she does in Prisons, supporting both Prisoners and Prison Officers, using poetry and creative writing. A really tough audience, pun intended, so it takes someone pretty special to make that work.. Fantastic insight from someone right in the thick of it.Had a great time recording this, a good few laughs too....and if anybody listens to this Episode who works at HMP Styal get in touch with Jenny, she's really passionate about working with the women there..Jenny is on Twitter @j...2023-03-2455 minThat Great Manc PodMichael Taylor, Journalist, Radio & Podcast Host. #OurTameside.Great to chat with friend of MancSpirit Michael Taylor in this Episode as part of the #OurTamesdie Festival.. Journalist, co-host of both Music Therapy on Tameside Radio and the weekly Business & Politics Podcast Northern Spin (on all your favourite podcast platforms) we chat with Michael about some great things happening in the world of Tameside community media, especially radio and local news and much more. I'd say this Ep is the definition of "eclectic"..2022-11-031h 06That Great Manc PodHilaria Asumu, "Transplant Warrior". #OurSalfordAbsolutely brilliant to chat with inspirational "Transplant Warrior" Hilaria about the amazing work she does as Chair of WSH BME Kidney Network, as a Kidney Research UK Peer Educator & an Organ Donation Ambassador. All stemming from her lived experience. A really powerful, warm and totally life affirming hour with a real-life force of nature.2022-10-281h 02That Great Manc PodAndy Smith, Made by Mortals CIC. #OurTamesideIn our second MancSpirit #OurTameside Festival Special we speak to Andy Smith, Artistic Director of Made by Mortals CIC.We talk about their work creating the kind of stuff, podcasts, films and musical theatre shows, that gets you right involved in the action. Working in collaboration with world-class professional artists, health and social care organisations and a wonderful mix of community participants across all age ranges.Made by Mortals help to bring about positive change through sharing stories, imaginations and experiences in an accessible and meaningful way. Sticking smiles on faces, and we'll always, always...2022-10-2747 minThat Great Manc PodMark Turton, PAC CIC. #OurTamesideIn this #OurTameside festival episode we speak to Mark Turton, founder and Director of PAC (Prime Active Communities) CIC about their work supporting young people across a range of projects including being out and about on the streets tackling anti-social behaviour, delivering essential online safety programmes and Mark’s main passion, their Creative Club in Hattersley.2022-10-2455 minThat Great Manc PodBen at The Anthony Seddon Fund #OurTamesideIt was a real pleasure to chat with Ben at The Anthony Seddon Fund.Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, in the Anthony Seddon Centre, they do amazing work supporting the mental well-being of people in and around #OurTameside. The centre is a really friendly, welcoming place to find someone to talk with and someone who'll listen. They offer a range of volunteer-led peer support groups, bereavement groups, therapeutic activities and regular events.It was a real honour to hear about Anthony, why the fund and centre were setup and why they all do what they d...2022-09-2851 minThat Great Manc PodEmma Evans, Artist and Community Entrepreneur #OurSalfordFirst and foremost we think Emma Evans is a fantastic artist. Emma calls herself a "creative all-rounder". She also happens to be a top human, a big friend and supporter of MancSpirit and, along with her husband Will, a business owner who believes passionately that community matters.As Emma says in this Episode, she came to University in Manchester, fell in love and never left, yet, in our opinion Emma and Will are as just as passionate about the City and, more importantly to us, the people than anyone born here, and they ab...2022-09-2252 minThat Great Manc PodNorthern Poets Society.. Bryan DunneIt was great to chat with the founder of The Northern Poets Society (@PoetsNorthern on Twitter) Bryan Dunne about how and why he set it up, his career in social care and his poetry.. along with what he wears under his kilt and what he hated getting in a 10p mix.. You don't get that on Joe Rogan..We also get to hear some of Bryan's fantastic poetry.. Top man.. and if you fancy getting involved in The Northern Poets Society give Bryan a follow and drop him a DM..2022-07-1955 minThat Great Manc PodThe #OurTrafford Sessions.. Claire & Chris from Trafford VeteransThanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford.Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" of some Episodes of That Great Manc Pod..In this Episode we chatted with the Claire Wright and Chris Squires, who set-up Trafford Veterans 7 years ago. Two real forces of nature who actively support Armed Forces Veterans (Cl...2022-07-1153 minThat Great Manc PodThe #OurTrafford Sessions.. Caroline at Gorse Hill StudiosThanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford.Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" of some Episodes of That Great Manc Pod..In this Episode we chatted with the ace Caroline Gleaves, Chief Officer at Gorse Hill Studios Creative Community in Stretford, Trafford. The bio on their Twitter account (@GHStudiosCC) says .. "ena...2022-07-0145 minThat Great Manc PodThe #OurTrafford Sessions.. Ann Marie from Age UK TraffordThanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford.Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" of some Episodes of That Great Manc Pod..In this Episode we chatted with the fantastic Ann Marie Jones, Chief Executive of Age UK Trafford. Now this Ep, pretty much like most of the others is longer th...2022-06-301h 05That Great Manc PodThe #OurTrafford Sessions.. Michelle from Trafford Carers CentreThanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford.Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" of some Episodes of That Great Manc Pod..In this Episode we chatted with the brilliant Michelle Grogan, CEO of The Trafford Carers Centre. MancSpirit has worked really closely with Trafford Carers, especially during the Pandemic. They do amazing wo...2022-06-2855 minThat Great Manc PodThe #OurTrafford Sessions.. Diana at Lets Go ForwardThanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford.Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" of some Episodes of That Great Manc Pod..In this Episode we chatted with Diana Bowden at Lets Go Forward. A fantastic community focused support group that help each other find the confidence, services and support to take the ne...2022-06-2848 minThat Great Manc PodThe #OurTrafford Sessions.. Molly & Anais, The Proud TrustThanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford.Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" of some Episodes of That Great Manc Pod..In this Episode we chatted with the brilliant Molly and Anais from The Proud Trust, a fantastic organisation supporting LGBT+ Young People in Trafford and across Greater Manchester (and the UK).2022-06-2447 minThat Great Manc PodYouth & Community Work...Nadia AliAs part of The #MancSpirit #OurStockport Festival we chat with Nadia Ali, Founder and Chairperson of The Make a Difference Community Group.. With over 25 years experience in the voluntary sector Nadia is a real powerhouse of positive change and is making a real difference to communities across Stockport.. 2022-03-2940 minThat Great Manc PodSafeguarding Our Children...Rachael DiaczukAs part of The #MancSpirit #OurStockport Festival we chat with Rachael Diaczuk about her work safeguarding children from exploitation in Stockport.Really interesting, and eye opening, conversation about the work Rachael and her colleagues do to protect and support some of the most vulnerable in our society.Any youth/community groups in Stockport that would like Rachael to attend and talk about exploitation to increase knowledge & awareness in the community, please DM her @RachaelDiaczuk1 (Twitter) 2022-03-2633 minThat Great Manc PodMaking Good Things Happen... Ummrana FarooqThe Second MancSpirit #OurBury Festival Special..Ummrana Farooq is the kind of person who makes it seem that there are more than 24hrs in a single day..Councillor for Bury East. Founder of the groundbreaking BAME Project. Works for the NHS. Mum to 5 children..Bury are lucky to have her..You can follow Ummrana @BameProject2021-10-2659 minThat Great Manc PodMaking a Difference... Emma GreenwoodOur first MancSpirit #OurBury Festival Special..Emma Greenwood, Youth MP for Bury and a very active activist.. Climate Action, Youth Strike Manchester and so much more..Massively passionate about making positive change in Bury, across Greater Manchester andthe UK.. and, given the opportunity, around the world....and for what it's worth, we think she absolutely will..You can follow Emma @emma_ymp2021-10-261h 00That Great Manc PodHumanity... Petro & Sheena, WWL NHSWe chat with Petro and Sheena about their experiences and the work of the other brilliant people in their team at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Intensive Care Unit during the pandemic.This Episode is a MancSpirit #OurWigan Festival Special..2021-05-281h 16That Great Manc PodWriter... James WaltonWe chat with Wigan born writer James Walton..This Epsiode is a MancSpirit OurWigan Special2021-05-271h 07That Great Manc PodLegend... When Joe met RussHi and welcome to another Episode of That Great Manc Pod..ThisThis is an extra special Episode to tie in with the The MancSpirit OurWigan Festival..It was great to have the Northern Soul legend that is Russ Winstanley, the man that introduced the all nighters at Wigan Casino on location when we were filming Casino The Film...As we already had the writer of the film, Joe Walsh there too this seemed like too good an opportunity to miss..When Joe met Russ..2021-05-2425 minThat Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Mark ForsterWelcome to the 9th of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I chat with Mark Forster.. Our mate by day and bloody tough MancSpirit Charity trustee by night….and by day, as it turns out. Wouldn’t have it any other way though. 2021-04-221h 14That Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Gemma WhiteleyWelcome to the eighth of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I chat with Gemma Whiteley. Originally from Middlesbrough but sounding more Manc by the day...Not full on Bez Manc, but lets be honest, none of us sound like that do we.2021-04-161h 17That Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Matt ConcannonWelcome to the seventh of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I chat with Matt Concannon. Actor, Poet and Spoken Word Performer. the bloke behind The Thirsty Poet, the mobile bar and coffee shop bringing ace poetry to you and your mates. Loads...2021-04-081h 21That Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Reece WilliamsWelcome to the sixth of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I chat with Reece Williams. Poet, Performer, and…..in our humble opinion, a really inspiring bloke. We chat a lot about creativity in this, equal access to the arts and we’re all tre...2021-04-011h 09That Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Anthony ParkerWelcome to the fifth of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I chat with Anthony Parker. Teacher by day, spoken word artist and poet by night. Like a Manc Batman. But with better social skills.Oh….. and as The Carling Sessions...2021-04-0137 minThat Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Dave SmithWelcome to the fourth of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I had a great chat with Dave Smith, who has rekindled his love for poetry after a short break of just 30 odd years….which is great for us….and you….Dave has b...2021-03-251h 04That Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Marcus ChristophersonWelcome to the third of our Carling Sessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian and I had a chat with actor, charity worker and spoken word artist Marcus Christopherson.During lockdown Marcus has decided to turn his love for spoken word into another way, along...2021-03-2548 minThat Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Jack HyphenWelcome to the second of our #CarlingSessions, supported by the Carling Made Local Fund… We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian had a great chat with singer/songwriter/musician and performer Jack Hyphen…http://jackhyphen.comJack wasn’t born in Manchester but luckily for us, like so many creatives he’s made it his h...2021-03-191h 07That Great Manc PodThe #CarlingSessions with Sam LyonWelcome to the first of our #CarlingSessions, supported by the Carling #MadeLocalFund…We’ll be showcasing some of the amazing creative talent across our Greater Manchester that would normally be entertaining you in your local, helping them build their audience back and hopefully persuading you to grab a ticket for when they’re back performing live.In this Episode Damian had a great chat with singer/songwriter/musician and performer Sam Lyon… http://samlyonmusic.comSam will also be performing some of her amazing songs, just for you….It’s a massive treat this…Sam has...2021-03-1246 minThat Great Manc PodGrass Roots... Ian McKayIn this episode, me and Paul have the pleasure to talk to a good friend of mine that I’ve known for around 14 years – Ian McKay, an incredible artist in his own right who talks about bringing his passion, skills and experience back to the people of Manchester and Salford. Discussing Ian growing up in Beswick, his Dad was a huge positive influence in his life and he’s never forgotten his roots using the local history, nostalgia and character of real Mancunian people to develop visual arts projects for all ages – but you’ll also hear how has a special...2020-12-211h 05That Great Manc PodMental Health... Liam Collins, ActorDamian and I chat with actor Liam Collins about the fantastic short film he wrote and starred in, My Toughest Battle, which tackles Mental Health from the view of a young boxer. You can watch that by searching for “My Toughest Battle” on Youtube. We chat with Liam as to why and how he got the film made. As with everything with Liam expect brutal honesty, but absolutely worth a listen for all the budding filmmakers out there. We also talk about Actors Life in general with Liam and how it impacts his own mental health...2020-12-111h 09That Great Manc PodSocial Impact... Aileen EdmundsDamian and I chat with Aileen Edmunds, Head of Social Impact (making good things happen 😉) for Trafford Housing Trust... Lots of people, myself included until I started working with them as co-founder of The MancSpirit Charity (along with Damo) seem unsure of what a Housing Trust is there to do. This seemed like a great way to clarify that and look at all the positive things Trafford Housing Trust in particular are doing in the Borough of Trafford, especially during the week of the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival.. We also chat about other stuff that pops into our heads.. 2020-10-3054 minThat Great Manc PodInspiration... Tony Collier BEMAs part of The MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival we talk to the truly inspirational Tony Collier BEM about the fantastic work he does to support mens health, his love for his hometown of Altrincham and his involvement in helping to turn the fortunes of Alti around with the hugely impressive community based regeneration of the last few years. Tony also talks very candidly about his personal battles living with Cancer.We also have the brilliant song "Keep the Dream Alive", written by Trafford based singer/songwriter Scott Lloyd (written specifically for the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival) to play us o...2020-10-2641 minThat Great Manc PodJust do it... Vic TurnballWelcome to Episode 1 of That Great Manc Pod. Damian & I had a chat with the the ace Vic Turnball (@MicMediauk) about her passion for helping community groups get their voices heard by making their own podcasts. Loads of great ideas and tips.. Oh..& a cat called Alan. We also have two tracks from brilliant up & coming Salford singer/songwriter Jace Campbell (@Jacecampbell03) at the end of the podcast. Vic TurnballJace CampbellDamian CarrPaul LuddenIntro: Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & Jace Campbell2020-07-1346 minThat Great Manc PodTrailerThat Great Manc Pod is Greater Manchester's Community Podcast. We'll introduce you to those incredible characters, inspirational heroes and fantastic groups that are at the heart of our Greater Manchester Communities. We're bringing The Arts to Our Communities and creating a real sense of Community in the Arts.2020-05-2001 min