That Great Manc Pod
That Great Manc Pod
The MancSpirit Charity & MancMade Productions
That 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.Supported by The MancSpirit Charity
Reece 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 ...
Nov 24, 2023
1 hr 8 min
James 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 a...
Nov 17, 2023
40 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Lee Ward
This 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 abou...
Nov 6, 2023
1 hr 15 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Claire Wright
This 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 ...
Oct 23, 2023
1 hr 19 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Bob Wright
This 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 ...
Oct 16, 2023
1 hr 10 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Chris Squires
This 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 ...
Oct 9, 2023
1 hr 23 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Derek Forrow
This 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 f...
Oct 2, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Neil Smith
This 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 ep...
Sep 25, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Peter Corbishley
This 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...
Sep 18, 2023
56 min
Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Les Bedford
This 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 va...
Sep 11, 2023
1 hr 12 min
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