The Pod Play en © 2021 The Pod Play World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e2bff01a-9075-11eb-8efe-4f85107feb40/image/Untitled-1.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Pod Play yes episodic World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay

]]> Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions hello@listeningdogmedia.com Man Factory - Episode 2 When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company.   Written by Holly Hudson and Pamela Schott   Starring Holly Hudson, Christophe Guybet, Sushil Chudasama, Caren Gunderson, Megan Keaveny, Jack Waldouck, Sean Chriscole, Timothy Huls, Lisa Whiteside and Kerry Ogden. Music by Susan Lockwood.   Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 08 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0000 Man Factory - Episode 2 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company. When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company.   Written by Holly Hudson and Pamela Schott   Starring Holly Hudson, Christophe Guybet, Sushil Chudasama, Caren Gunderson, Megan Keaveny, Jack Waldouck, Sean Chriscole, Timothy Huls, Lisa Whiteside and Kerry Ogden. Music by Susan Lockwood.   Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company.

 

Written by Holly Hudson and Pamela Schott

 

Starring Holly Hudson, Christophe Guybet, Sushil Chudasama, Caren Gunderson, Megan Keaveny, Jack Waldouck, Sean Chriscole, Timothy Huls, Lisa Whiteside and Kerry Ogden.


Music by Susan Lockwood.

 

Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1265 Man Factory - Episode 1 When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company.   Written by Holly Hudson and Pamela Schott   Starring Holly Hudson, Christophe Guybet, Sushil Chudasama, Caren Gunderson, Megan Keaveny, Jack Waldouck, Sean Chriscole, Timothy Huls, Lisa Whiteside and Kerry Ogden. Music by Susan Lockwood.   Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0000 Man Factory - Episode 1 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company. When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company.   Written by Holly Hudson and Pamela Schott   Starring Holly Hudson, Christophe Guybet, Sushil Chudasama, Caren Gunderson, Megan Keaveny, Jack Waldouck, Sean Chriscole, Timothy Huls, Lisa Whiteside and Kerry Ogden. Music by Susan Lockwood.   Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices When HR exec Jacqueline Forte finds herself standing in as COO of recently merged US/UK startup Transcendence, which creates life-like robotic men, curated to be the perfect mates for the women’s self-fulfillment space, she finds herself challenged on all sides when an Indian soft-toy entrepreneur sweeps in to buy the company.

 

Written by Holly Hudson and Pamela Schott

 

Starring Holly Hudson, Christophe Guybet, Sushil Chudasama, Caren Gunderson, Megan Keaveny, Jack Waldouck, Sean Chriscole, Timothy Huls, Lisa Whiteside and Kerry Ogden.


Music by Susan Lockwood.

 

Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1372 The Choir A tale of two carers who find solace in singing with a choir. Grace is conflicted. Should she claw out time for herself at choir practice or help her distressed son? Mary needs Grace in the choir, without her there’s no chance they’ll win the prize money they need to keep the choir going. Starring Jennifer Banks & Julie Edwards Written by Jennifer Banks Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 03 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0000 The Choir full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A tale of two carers who find solace in singing with a choir. Grace is conflicted. Should she claw out time for herself at choir practice or help her distressed son? Mary needs Grace in the choir, without her there’s no chance they’ll win the prize money they need to keep the choir going. A tale of two carers who find solace in singing with a choir. Grace is conflicted. Should she claw out time for herself at choir practice or help her distressed son? Mary needs Grace in the choir, without her there’s no chance they’ll win the prize money they need to keep the choir going. Starring Jennifer Banks & Julie Edwards Written by Jennifer Banks Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A tale of two carers who find solace in singing with a choir. Grace is conflicted. Should she claw out time for herself at choir practice or help her distressed son? Mary needs Grace in the choir, without her there’s no chance they’ll win the prize money they need to keep the choir going.


Starring Jennifer Banks & Julie Edwards

Written by Jennifer Banks

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 966 Free Trade Hall It’s June 1976 and a group called The Sex Pistols are playing a gig at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. The group are just starting out and everyone is talking about them and their style of music, ‘Punk Rock’ they are calling it, and Derek wants to be a part of it… It won’t be easy but he’s just got to get fifty pence for his ticket, coz if there's going to be Anarchy In The UK then he wants to be part of it, and like Jonny Rotten says he’s got ‘No Future’ plus anyone who’s anyone is going to be there… Starring Will Bee, Sophie Simpson, Joanne Venet and Steve Cain. Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 18 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0000 Free Trade Hall full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions It’s June 1976 and a group called The Sex Pistols are playing a gig at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. The group are just starting out and everyone is talking about them and their style of music, ‘Punk Rock’ they are calling it, and Derek wants to be a part of it… It’s June 1976 and a group called The Sex Pistols are playing a gig at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. The group are just starting out and everyone is talking about them and their style of music, ‘Punk Rock’ they are calling it, and Derek wants to be a part of it… It won’t be easy but he’s just got to get fifty pence for his ticket, coz if there's going to be Anarchy In The UK then he wants to be part of it, and like Jonny Rotten says he’s got ‘No Future’ plus anyone who’s anyone is going to be there… Starring Will Bee, Sophie Simpson, Joanne Venet and Steve Cain. Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It’s June 1976 and a group called The Sex Pistols are playing a gig at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester. The group are just starting out and everyone is talking about them and their style of music, ‘Punk Rock’ they are calling it, and Derek wants to be a part of it…

It won’t be easy but he’s just got to get fifty pence for his ticket, coz if there's going to be Anarchy In The UK then he wants to be part of it, and like Jonny Rotten says he’s got ‘No Future’ plus anyone who’s anyone is going to be there…

Starring Will Bee, Sophie Simpson, Joanne Venet and Steve Cain.

Written by Paul Daley

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1236 yes The Lion Sleeps Tonight At Samaritans, they call it compassion fatigue. When you've climbed into that hole, shared that load, walked in those shoes one too many times then realise you don't care anymore. Beth thinks she doesn't, but there's one caller out there who needs her and no one else will do. Starring Natalie Jones, Christopher Everett, Jess Gough and Lee Petcher. Written by Mark Jackson Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 28 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0000 The Lion Sleeps Tonight full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions At Samaritans, they call it compassion fatigue. When you've climbed into that hole, shared that load, walked in those shoes one too many times then realise you don't care anymore. At Samaritans, they call it compassion fatigue. When you've climbed into that hole, shared that load, walked in those shoes one too many times then realise you don't care anymore. Beth thinks she doesn't, but there's one caller out there who needs her and no one else will do. Starring Natalie Jones, Christopher Everett, Jess Gough and Lee Petcher. Written by Mark Jackson Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices At Samaritans, they call it compassion fatigue.

When you've climbed into that hole, shared that load, walked in those shoes one too many times then realise you don't care anymore.


Beth thinks she doesn't, but there's one caller out there who needs her and no one else will do.


Starring Natalie Jones, Christopher Everett, Jess Gough and Lee Petcher.


Written by Mark Jackson

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1343 yes Elvis in Manchester (unscripted) In the early 70's Elvis Presley returns from thirteen years of concentrating on movie roles to perform his "Summer Festival" run of shows in Las Vegas. What if.. His reinvigorated love for live performance sees him embark on a European tour, eventually bringing him to Manchester in the North of England. A million miles away from the fakery of Vegas and the cauldron like atmosphere he has to deal with in the States.  A chance for Elvis to perform to a new audience, enjoy new experiences and answer questions from a DJ at a fledgling local Manchester radio station. Starring Liam Francis Collins and Jack Wood. Based on an original idea by Liam Francis Collins. Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 19 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0000 Elvis in Manchester (unscripted) full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A chance for Elvis to perform to a new audience, enjoy new experiences and answer questions from a DJ at a fledgling local Manchester radio station. In the early 70's Elvis Presley returns from thirteen years of concentrating on movie roles to perform his "Summer Festival" run of shows in Las Vegas. What if.. His reinvigorated love for live performance sees him embark on a European tour, eventually bringing him to Manchester in the North of England. A million miles away from the fakery of Vegas and the cauldron like atmosphere he has to deal with in the States.  A chance for Elvis to perform to a new audience, enjoy new experiences and answer questions from a DJ at a fledgling local Manchester radio station. Starring Liam Francis Collins and Jack Wood. Based on an original idea by Liam Francis Collins. Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the early 70's Elvis Presley returns from thirteen years of concentrating on movie roles to perform his "Summer Festival" run of shows in Las Vegas.


What if.. His reinvigorated love for live performance sees him embark on a European tour, eventually bringing him to Manchester in the North of England. A million miles away from the fakery of Vegas and the cauldron like atmosphere he has to deal with in the States. 


A chance for Elvis to perform to a new audience, enjoy new experiences and answer questions from a DJ at a fledgling local Manchester radio station.


Starring Liam Francis Collins and Jack Wood.

Based on an original idea by Liam Francis Collins.

Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1148 no Gym Junkies Sometimes a gym can mean more than just a place to workout. It can be a place of camaraderie, confusion, connection AND conflict. ‘Gym junkies’…a comedy that brings all of these in abundance, but with personal trainer/manager Carl at the helm, what can go wrong?!? Starring Liam fox, Lisa Moore, Kerry Ogden, Marcus Christopherson and Lisa Whiteside  Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 29 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0000 Gym Junkies full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A comedy that brings all of these in abundance, but with personal trainer/manager Carl at the helm, what can go wrong?!? Sometimes a gym can mean more than just a place to workout. It can be a place of camaraderie, confusion, connection AND conflict. ‘Gym junkies’…a comedy that brings all of these in abundance, but with personal trainer/manager Carl at the helm, what can go wrong?!? Starring Liam fox, Lisa Moore, Kerry Ogden, Marcus Christopherson and Lisa Whiteside  Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sometimes a gym can mean more than just a place to workout. It can be a place of camaraderie, confusion, connection AND conflict. ‘Gym junkies’…a comedy that brings all of these in abundance, but with personal trainer/manager Carl at the helm, what can go wrong?!?


Starring Liam fox, Lisa Moore, Kerry Ogden, Marcus Christopherson and Lisa Whiteside 


Written by Lisa Whiteside

Produced and Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 900 yes The Banker, His Wife, The Boss, The Heavy and The Man Who Asks Questions Early afternoon, a semi-derelict warehouse on the outskirts of a large Northern City.  "The Banker" is tied to a chair. He's naked, a mass of congealed blood, bruises and sweat, the result of a sustained beating from two masked men who have remained silent throughout. His eyes slowly focus on the man now stood in front of him.  This man isn't wearing a mask.  He takes "The Bankers" phone out of his own pocket and begins to make a call. He puts it on speaker..... Starring Oliver Devoti, Luke Richards, Emma Eckton and Bill Blackwood. Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:24:37 -0000 The Banker, His Wife, The Boss, The Heavy and The Man Who Asks Questions full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Early afternoon, a semi-derelict warehouse on the outskirts of a large Northern City. Early afternoon, a semi-derelict warehouse on the outskirts of a large Northern City.  "The Banker" is tied to a chair. He's naked, a mass of congealed blood, bruises and sweat, the result of a sustained beating from two masked men who have remained silent throughout. His eyes slowly focus on the man now stood in front of him.  This man isn't wearing a mask.  He takes "The Bankers" phone out of his own pocket and begins to make a call. He puts it on speaker..... Starring Oliver Devoti, Luke Richards, Emma Eckton and Bill Blackwood. Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Early afternoon, a semi-derelict warehouse on the outskirts of a large Northern City. 


"The Banker" is tied to a chair. He's naked, a mass of congealed blood, bruises and sweat, the result of a sustained beating from two masked men who have remained silent throughout. His eyes slowly focus on the man now stood in front of him. 


This man isn't wearing a mask. 


He takes "The Bankers" phone out of his own pocket and begins to make a call. He puts it on speaker.....


Starring Oliver Devoti, Luke Richards, Emma Eckton and Bill Blackwood.


Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 688 The Past Keeps on Coming A guilt-ridden mother looks back on the tragedy of her life and the devastating repercussions of her unspeakable actions. Starring Emma Eckton Written and Directed by Phil Pearson Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0000 The Past Keeps on Coming full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A guilt-ridden mother looks back on the tragedy of her life and the devastating repercussions of her unspeakable actions. A guilt-ridden mother looks back on the tragedy of her life and the devastating repercussions of her unspeakable actions. Starring Emma Eckton Written and Directed by Phil Pearson Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A guilt-ridden mother looks back on the tragedy of her life and the devastating repercussions of her unspeakable actions.


Starring Emma Eckton

Written and Directed by Phil Pearson

Produced by Paul Ludden

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]]> 947 Sunday Morning Coming Down As the last orders bell rings for the Acid House generation, Jamie and Scott are reluctant to let it go. Another night out ends up back at Rob’s where the three friends come to realise that nostalgia isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, as somethings are better left in that loved-up past. Starring Keaton Lansley, Jack Wagman, Alex Townson & Mark Jackson Written by Mark Jackson Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Listeners are advised: Contains conversations about drugs use and The Hacienda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 18 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0000 Sunday Morning Coming Down full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions As the last orders bell rings for the Acid House generation, Jamie and Scott are reluctant to let it go. As the last orders bell rings for the Acid House generation, Jamie and Scott are reluctant to let it go. Another night out ends up back at Rob’s where the three friends come to realise that nostalgia isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, as somethings are better left in that loved-up past. Starring Keaton Lansley, Jack Wagman, Alex Townson & Mark Jackson Written by Mark Jackson Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Listeners are advised: Contains conversations about drugs use and The Hacienda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As the last orders bell rings for the Acid House generation, Jamie and Scott are reluctant to let it go.


Another night out ends up back at Rob’s where the three friends come to realise that nostalgia isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, as somethings are better left in that loved-up past.



Starring Keaton Lansley, Jack Wagman, Alex Townson & Mark Jackson

Written by Mark Jackson

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden


Listeners are advised:

Contains conversations about drugs use and The Hacienda

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]]> 1625 Coffee Coloured Kids The story of the Pioneers of Cross Culture love, in terms of white women falling in love with black men in the 50/60s..and the difficulties they faced from society, family and friends and the product of their liaisons..Coffee Coloured Kids.. Listeners are advised This piece consists of strong language. In order to keep the piece authentic, the writer has insisted in keeping with the rhetoric of that time... Starring Trevor Dwyer-Lynch and Julia Haworth Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:50:34 -0000 Coffee Coloured Kids full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions The story of the Pioneers of Cross Culture love, in terms of white women falling in love with black men in the 50/60s..and the difficulties they faced from society, family and friends and the product of their liaisons..Coffee Coloured Kids.. The story of the Pioneers of Cross Culture love, in terms of white women falling in love with black men in the 50/60s..and the difficulties they faced from society, family and friends and the product of their liaisons..Coffee Coloured Kids.. Listeners are advised This piece consists of strong language. In order to keep the piece authentic, the writer has insisted in keeping with the rhetoric of that time... Starring Trevor Dwyer-Lynch and Julia Haworth Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The story of the Pioneers of Cross Culture love, in terms of white women falling in love with black men in the 50/60s..and the difficulties they faced from society, family and friends and the product of their liaisons..Coffee Coloured Kids..


Listeners are advised

This piece consists of strong language.

In order to keep the piece authentic, the writer has insisted in keeping with the rhetoric of that time...


Starring Trevor Dwyer-Lynch and Julia Haworth

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1230 Gone Fishing Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything else rather than about their mental health.  Ben and Pete are no different.. Two middle aged mates on their first fishing trip without their friend Marko, whose recent, totally unexpected death was a huge shock to them both. Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can't stop them opening up in a way they never expected.  Trigger: Suicide Starring Steve Connolly, Chris Allen and Colin Titley. Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:07:27 -0000 Gone Fishing full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Two middle aged mates on their first fishing trip without their friend Marko, whose recent, totally unexpected death was a huge shock to them both. Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything else rather than about their mental health.  Ben and Pete are no different.. Two middle aged mates on their first fishing trip without their friend Marko, whose recent, totally unexpected death was a huge shock to them both. Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can't stop them opening up in a way they never expected.  Trigger: Suicide Starring Steve Connolly, Chris Allen and Colin Titley. Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything else rather than about their mental health. 


Ben and Pete are no different.. Two middle aged mates on their first fishing trip without their friend Marko, whose recent, totally unexpected death was a huge shock to them both.


Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can't stop them opening up in a way they never expected. 


Trigger: Suicide


Starring Steve Connolly, Chris Allen and Colin Titley.


Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 807 yes Junction An unexpected visitor leads to a life-changing dilemma in this dark, twisting tale. Starring Steve Cain, Lisa Whiteside and Natalie Ciufo Written by Richard Hearn Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:43:00 -0000 Junction full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions An unexpected visitor leads to a life-changing dilemma in this dark, twisting tale. An unexpected visitor leads to a life-changing dilemma in this dark, twisting tale. Starring Steve Cain, Lisa Whiteside and Natalie Ciufo Written by Richard Hearn Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices An unexpected visitor leads to a life-changing dilemma in this dark, twisting tale.


Starring Steve Cain, Lisa Whiteside and Natalie Ciufo


Written by Richard Hearn

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 805 yes Face the Music and Dance Charlie didn’t have a ordinary death…in fact it was rather embarrassing for Mary, especially when she had to dial 999 and ask for assistance.. Time for Mary to face the music.. Starring Julie Edwards & Kerry Willison-Parry Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 11 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0000 Face the Music and Dance full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Charlie didn’t have a ordinary death…in fact it was rather embarrassing for Mary, especially when she had to dial 999 and ask for assistance.. Time for Mary to face the music.. Charlie didn’t have a ordinary death…in fact it was rather embarrassing for Mary, especially when she had to dial 999 and ask for assistance.. Time for Mary to face the music.. Starring Julie Edwards & Kerry Willison-Parry Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Charlie didn’t have a ordinary death…in fact it was rather embarrassing for Mary, especially when she had to dial 999 and ask for assistance..

Time for Mary to face the music..


Starring Julie Edwards & Kerry Willison-Parry


Written by Paul Daley


Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 887 Lives; Derailed A table of passengers aboard the 22:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train discover what really matters in life when their train is derailed in this ultimately feel good Christmas drama. Starring Erin Shanagher, Michael Starke, Trevor Dwyer Lynch, Robert Beck, Lucy Brennan, Zoe Iqbal and Olivia Thomson.. Written by Julia Haworth Directed by Paul Ludden Trigger Warning: Suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0000 Lives; Derailed full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A table of passengers aboard the 22:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train discover what really matters in life when their train is derailed in this ultimately feel good Christmas drama. A table of passengers aboard the 22:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train discover what really matters in life when their train is derailed in this ultimately feel good Christmas drama. Starring Erin Shanagher, Michael Starke, Trevor Dwyer Lynch, Robert Beck, Lucy Brennan, Zoe Iqbal and Olivia Thomson.. Written by Julia Haworth Directed by Paul Ludden Trigger Warning: Suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A table of passengers aboard the 22:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly train discover what really matters in life when their train is derailed in this ultimately feel good Christmas drama.

Starring Erin Shanagher, Michael Starke, Trevor Dwyer Lynch, Robert Beck, Lucy Brennan, Zoe Iqbal and Olivia Thomson..

Written by Julia Haworth

Directed by Paul Ludden


Trigger Warning: Suicide

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]]> 3170 yes Being Billy William (Billy) Livesey is a veteran who is now living in a care home. Suffering with dementia and not being treated well by some an act of kindness allows Billy a few moments of lucidity, taking him back to the life changing incident which took place in the final hours of the battle for Wireless Ridge in the Falklands War of 1982. Everyone has a history. William (Billy) Livesey: Daniel Jillings Lisa: Anna Jobarteh Glenys: Lisa Whiteside Stu: Ryan Clayton Captain Randall: Ryan Clayton Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:25:00 -0000 Being Billy full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions William (Billy) Livesey is a veteran who is now living in a care home. Suffering with dementia and not being treated well by some an act of kindness allows Billy a few moments of lucidity. William (Billy) Livesey is a veteran who is now living in a care home. Suffering with dementia and not being treated well by some an act of kindness allows Billy a few moments of lucidity, taking him back to the life changing incident which took place in the final hours of the battle for Wireless Ridge in the Falklands War of 1982. Everyone has a history. William (Billy) Livesey: Daniel Jillings Lisa: Anna Jobarteh Glenys: Lisa Whiteside Stu: Ryan Clayton Captain Randall: Ryan Clayton Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices William (Billy) Livesey is a veteran who is now living in a care home. Suffering with dementia and not being treated well by some an act of kindness allows Billy a few moments of lucidity, taking him back to the life changing incident which took place in the final hours of the battle for Wireless Ridge in the Falklands War of 1982. Everyone has a history.



William (Billy) Livesey: Daniel Jillings

Lisa: Anna Jobarteh

Glenys: Lisa Whiteside

Stu: Ryan Clayton

Captain Randall: Ryan Clayton


Written, Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 863 yes Children of Margaret Siblings plot over a secret family heirloom in this dark comedy set after a funeral. Starring Caroline Chesworth and Sean Chriscole. Written by Richard Hearn. Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 27 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0000 Children of Margaret full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Siblings plot over a secret family heirloom in this dark comedy set after a funeral. Siblings plot over a secret family heirloom in this dark comedy set after a funeral. Starring Caroline Chesworth and Sean Chriscole. Written by Richard Hearn. Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Siblings plot over a secret family heirloom in this dark comedy set after a funeral.


Starring Caroline Chesworth and Sean Chriscole.


Written by Richard Hearn.

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden.

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]]> 1040 Getting Back On The Bus Jeff is divorced and is taking his first steps back into dating. Getting back on the bus he calls it. Much to the surprise of his son Nick, Jeff has met someone and has invited her home for a meal. He hopes his lad can give him a few tips on modern day romance.. Starring Phil Chadwick & Sean Radford Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0000 Getting Back On The Bus full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Jeff is divorced and is taking his first steps back into dating. Getting back on the bus he calls it. Jeff is divorced and is taking his first steps back into dating. Getting back on the bus he calls it. Much to the surprise of his son Nick, Jeff has met someone and has invited her home for a meal. He hopes his lad can give him a few tips on modern day romance.. Starring Phil Chadwick & Sean Radford Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Jeff is divorced and is taking his first steps back into dating. Getting back on the bus he calls it. Much to the surprise of his son Nick, Jeff has met someone and has invited her home for a meal. He hopes his lad can give him a few tips on modern day romance..


Starring Phil Chadwick & Sean Radford

Written by Paul Daley

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1172 yes 37p Nellie has always been the person who keeps the family together, the matriarch, Salford born and bred. A Wife, Mam & Gran..Diagnosed with Alzheimer's and becoming the victim of a cowardly bulglary contribute towards a sharp decline in Nellie's health and her ability to look after herself. Her family have to make tough decisions in order to keep her safe. Starring Lynn Roden, Cathy Crabb, Elizabeth Poole, Steve Evets, Justin Moorhouse and David Scott. Written by Trevor Dwyer-Lynch Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 02 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0000 37p full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Nellie has always been the person who keeps the family together, the matriarch, Salford born and bred. Nellie has always been the person who keeps the family together, the matriarch, Salford born and bred. A Wife, Mam & Gran..Diagnosed with Alzheimer's and becoming the victim of a cowardly bulglary contribute towards a sharp decline in Nellie's health and her ability to look after herself. Her family have to make tough decisions in order to keep her safe. Starring Lynn Roden, Cathy Crabb, Elizabeth Poole, Steve Evets, Justin Moorhouse and David Scott. Written by Trevor Dwyer-Lynch Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Nellie has always been the person who keeps the family together, the matriarch, Salford born and bred. A Wife, Mam & Gran..Diagnosed with Alzheimer's and becoming the victim of a cowardly bulglary contribute towards a sharp decline in Nellie's health and her ability to look after herself. Her family have to make tough decisions in order to keep her safe.


Starring Lynn Roden, Cathy Crabb, Elizabeth Poole, Steve Evets, Justin Moorhouse and David Scott.


Written by Trevor Dwyer-Lynch

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 2335 Gently Drifting Thirtysomething Louise Robson had everything she always wanted. Married to the boy she fell in love with, living in the house they had 'done-up' together and spending nights picking out girls' and boys' names.  Then, one five-minute chat with her doctor, changed all that - forever. Everything Louise had dreamed of, hoped for and lived for was over. How could she possibly go on with life as it was? This is Louise's heart-breaking story. Starring Lisa Whiteside Written By Phil Pearson Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 25 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0000 Gently Drifting full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Thirtysomething Louise Robson had everything she always wanted. Married to the boy she fell in love with, living in the house they had 'done-up' together and spending nights picking out girls' and boys' names.  Then, one five-minute chat with her doctor, changed all that - forever. Everything Louise had dreamed of, hoped for and lived for was over. How could she possibly go on with life as it was? This is Louise's heart-breaking story. Starring Lisa Whiteside Written By Phil Pearson Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thirtysomething Louise Robson had everything she always wanted.

Married to the boy she fell in love with, living in the house they had 'done-up' together and spending nights picking out girls' and boys' names. 

Then, one five-minute chat with her doctor, changed all that - forever.

Everything Louise had dreamed of, hoped for and lived for was over.

How could she possibly go on with life as it was?

This is Louise's heart-breaking story.


Starring Lisa Whiteside

Written By Phil Pearson

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1025 Frank Sinatra & My Dad's Wig A son looks back on his relationship with his father and remembers the laughs and lows of growing up in the 1970s. A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale of life, love and loss, all set to a Frank Sinatra soundtrack. Starring Adam Frith. Written by Phil Pearson. Directed by Phil Pearson and Adam Frith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 14 May 2021 03:00:00 -0000 Frank Sinatra & My Dad's Wig full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale of life, love and loss, all set to a Frank Sinatra soundtrack. A son looks back on his relationship with his father and remembers the laughs and lows of growing up in the 1970s. A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale of life, love and loss, all set to a Frank Sinatra soundtrack. Starring Adam Frith. Written by Phil Pearson. Directed by Phil Pearson and Adam Frith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A son looks back on his relationship with his father and remembers the laughs and lows of growing up in the 1970s.

A heartbreaking and heartwarming tale of life, love and loss, all set to a Frank Sinatra soundtrack.

Starring Adam Frith.

Written by Phil Pearson.

Directed by Phil Pearson and Adam Frith.

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]]> 478 yes Trig Point Revenge, jealousy and Instagram Likes reach their peak in this dark comedy set on a mountain.. Starring Rachel Isbister and Crystal Williams. Written by Richard Hearn. Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 07 May 2021 04:21:44 -0000 Trig Point full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Revenge, jealousy and Instagram Likes reach their peak in this dark comedy set on a mountain.. Revenge, jealousy and Instagram Likes reach their peak in this dark comedy set on a mountain.. Starring Rachel Isbister and Crystal Williams. Written by Richard Hearn. Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Revenge, jealousy and Instagram Likes reach their peak in this dark comedy set on a mountain..


Starring Rachel Isbister and Crystal Williams.

Written by Richard Hearn.

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 770 Average Joe Average Joe We often feel we spend our whole life waiting, some more than others. 'Average Joe' is based upon a chance encounter in a waiting room of a very different kind. Starring Liam Fox, Jack Verity and Lisa Whiteside Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden.. For two Dads.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:17:38 -0000 Average Joe full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions We often feel we spend our whole life waiting, some more than others. Average Joe We often feel we spend our whole life waiting, some more than others. 'Average Joe' is based upon a chance encounter in a waiting room of a very different kind. Starring Liam Fox, Jack Verity and Lisa Whiteside Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden.. For two Dads.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Average Joe


We often feel we spend our whole life waiting, some more than others. 'Average Joe' is based upon a chance encounter in a waiting room of a very different kind.


Starring Liam Fox, Jack Verity and Lisa Whiteside

Written by Lisa Whiteside

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden..


For two Dads..

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]]> 983 Cut Off What would you do in a power cut? Light some candles, play a game, or just get blind drunk...? Jenny wants to talk, but John can’t stop thinking about that fantasy football transfer. Starring Morag Peacock & Steve Connolly  Written by Helen Connolly  Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 16 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0000 Cut Off full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions What would you do in a power cut? Light some candles, play a game, or just get blind drunk...? What would you do in a power cut? Light some candles, play a game, or just get blind drunk...? Jenny wants to talk, but John can’t stop thinking about that fantasy football transfer. Starring Morag Peacock & Steve Connolly  Written by Helen Connolly  Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What would you do in a power cut? Light some candles, play a game, or just get blind drunk...? Jenny wants to talk, but John can’t stop thinking about that fantasy football transfer.


Starring Morag Peacock & Steve Connolly 

Written by Helen Connolly 

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 2152 yes Going For Goals 3: White It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Going For Goals 3: White full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to... It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both!


Written by Bill Cronshaw 

Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1378 yes Going For Goals 2: Green It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 27 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Going For Goals 2: Green full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to... It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both!


Written by Bill Cronshaw 

Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1275 yes Going For Goals 1: Yellow It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 26 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Going For Goals 1: Yellow full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to... It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both! Written by Bill Cronshaw  Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It is the swinging sixties and life is full of promise for Tony and Janice! They are young, in love, and both hope for exciting futures as they leave school. Tony is determined to fulfil his dream of playing for Manchester City and Janice aspires to make her mark in the world of theatre. Drama awaits them both!


Written by Bill Cronshaw 

Starring Natalie Blair & Luke O'Rourke

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1044 yes Saving Scooby A comedy about a man, a dog and a good deed that takes an unexpected turn.  Starring John Tueart, Nicole Evans, Colin Titley, Jason Ward and Lisa Whiteside  Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 12 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Saving Scooby full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A comedy about a man, a dog and a good deed that takes an unexpected turn. A comedy about a man, a dog and a good deed that takes an unexpected turn.  Starring John Tueart, Nicole Evans, Colin Titley, Jason Ward and Lisa Whiteside  Written by Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A comedy about a man, a dog and a good deed that takes an unexpected turn. 


Starring John Tueart, Nicole Evans, Colin Titley, Jason Ward and Lisa Whiteside 


Written by Lisa Whiteside


Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 776 yes That Stage in Life Comedy about two hilarious women actors in their fifties, who decide to take matters into their own hands after yet another patronising, failed audition at the hands of one of theatreland's know-it-all, Bright Young Things.  Written by Phil Pearson Starring Julie Edwards and Kerry Willison-Parry  Produced and directed by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0000 That Stage in Life full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Comedy about two hilarious women actors in their fifties, who decide to take matters into their own hands after yet another patronising, failed audition at the hands of one of theatreland's know-it-all, Bright Young Things. Comedy about two hilarious women actors in their fifties, who decide to take matters into their own hands after yet another patronising, failed audition at the hands of one of theatreland's know-it-all, Bright Young Things.  Written by Phil Pearson Starring Julie Edwards and Kerry Willison-Parry  Produced and directed by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Comedy about two hilarious women actors in their fifties, who decide to take matters into their own hands after yet another patronising, failed audition at the hands of one of theatreland's know-it-all, Bright Young Things. 


Written by Phil Pearson

Starring Julie Edwards and Kerry Willison-Parry 

Produced and directed by Paul Ludden.

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]]> 793 yes Little White Lie One ward, two women. One who wishes to escape, one quite happy in the knowledge it’s probably the safest place to be. One who desires to discover, one who’s happy to forget. Written by Lisa Whiteside  Starring Pat Brocklehurst & Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Little White Lie full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions One ward, two women. One who wishes to escape, one quite happy in the knowledge it’s probably the safest place to be. One ward, two women. One who wishes to escape, one quite happy in the knowledge it’s probably the safest place to be. One who desires to discover, one who’s happy to forget. Written by Lisa Whiteside  Starring Pat Brocklehurst & Lisa Whiteside Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices One ward, two women. One who wishes to escape, one quite happy in the knowledge it’s probably the safest place to be. One who desires to discover, one who’s happy to forget.


Written by Lisa Whiteside 

Starring Pat Brocklehurst & Lisa Whiteside

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 914 yes A Porn in her Game Tom has received a video from his friends. As he discusses it with his wife Rachel, nothing can prepare him for the truth she is about to reveal... A comedy about relationships, pornography, and developing a sense of purpose in an online world. Written by Julian Felice Starring Leah Baskaran & Liam Collins Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0000 A Porn in her Game full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A comedy about relationships, pornography, and developing a sense of purpose in an online world. Tom has received a video from his friends. As he discusses it with his wife Rachel, nothing can prepare him for the truth she is about to reveal... A comedy about relationships, pornography, and developing a sense of purpose in an online world. Written by Julian Felice Starring Leah Baskaran & Liam Collins Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tom has received a video from his friends. As he discusses it with his wife Rachel, nothing can prepare him for the truth she is about to reveal...


A comedy about relationships, pornography, and developing a sense of purpose in an online world.


Written by Julian Felice

Starring Leah Baskaran & Liam Collins

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1043 yes Ten Minutes Two characters appear on stage for a ten minute play. As the clock ticks, they try their best to find some meaning in their lives before the curtains close and the lights go down...forever. An absurdist tragicomedy that makes us examine the fragility of existence and encourages us to do the most with our short time on this stage. Written by Julian Felice  Starring Joe Walsh & Nathan Lea Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 12 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Ten Minutes full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions An absurdist tragicomedy that makes us examine the fragility of existence and encourages us to do the most with our short time on this stage. Two characters appear on stage for a ten minute play. As the clock ticks, they try their best to find some meaning in their lives before the curtains close and the lights go down...forever. An absurdist tragicomedy that makes us examine the fragility of existence and encourages us to do the most with our short time on this stage. Written by Julian Felice  Starring Joe Walsh & Nathan Lea Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Two characters appear on stage for a ten minute play. As the clock ticks, they try their best to find some meaning in their lives before the curtains close and the lights go down...forever.


An absurdist tragicomedy that makes us examine the fragility of existence and encourages us to do the most with our short time on this stage.


Written by Julian Felice 

Starring Joe Walsh & Nathan Lea

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 921 yes Manc Stories: Blue Moon Rich uncle Jack has died and has left his favourite nephew Tommy a mysterious box in his will ...but what could be inside?  Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 29 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Manc Stories: Blue Moon full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Rich uncle Jack has died and has left his favourite nephew Tommy a mysterious box in his will ...but what could be inside? Rich uncle Jack has died and has left his favourite nephew Tommy a mysterious box in his will ...but what could be inside?  Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Rich uncle Jack has died and has left his favourite nephew Tommy a mysterious box in his will ...but what could be inside? 


Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome

Written by Paul Daley

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1437 yes Manc Stories: Lucky Numbers Tommy’s been down on his luck for so long, but could a phone call be about to change everything.. Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Manc Stories: Lucky Numbers full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Tommy’s been down on his luck for so long, but could a phone call be about to change everything.. Tommy’s been down on his luck for so long, but could a phone call be about to change everything.. Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tommy’s been down on his luck for so long, but could a phone call be about to change everything..

Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome

Written by Paul Daley

Produced & Directed by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1410 yes Manc Stories: The Golden Goose All Dan wants is a Christmas like the ones on the tele. Problem is his mam and dad are skint... But this is Manchester, maybe a miracle could happen. Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Manc Stories: The Golden Goose full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions All Dan wants is a Christmas like the ones on the tele. All Dan wants is a Christmas like the ones on the tele. Problem is his mam and dad are skint... But this is Manchester, maybe a miracle could happen. Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome Written by Paul Daley Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices All Dan wants is a Christmas like the ones on the tele. Problem is his mam and dad are skint... But this is Manchester, maybe a miracle could happen.


Starring Natalie Ciufo, Reuben Clarke & Mark Newsome

Written by Paul Daley

Produced by Paul Ludden

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]]> 775 yes Love Bugged Sinead is the life and soul of the party. But where do you put that energy in a national pandemic? A funny, sarcastic slice of life in lockdown. How long can you stay in, before you freak out?.. "Love Bugged" has also been released as a short film and Premiered at The MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival. It's available to watch on YouTube, https://bit.ly/2Hz9iCM Starring: Anna Jobarteh Directed: Michelle Parker Music: Jace Campbell Editing: Callum Marks Exec-Producer: Matt Bloom Producer: Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 18 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Love Bugged full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Sinead is the life and soul of the party. But where do you put that energy in a national pandemic? Sinead is the life and soul of the party. But where do you put that energy in a national pandemic? A funny, sarcastic slice of life in lockdown. How long can you stay in, before you freak out?.. "Love Bugged" has also been released as a short film and Premiered at The MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival. It's available to watch on YouTube, https://bit.ly/2Hz9iCM Starring: Anna Jobarteh Directed: Michelle Parker Music: Jace Campbell Editing: Callum Marks Exec-Producer: Matt Bloom Producer: Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sinead is the life and soul of the party. But where do you put that energy in a national pandemic? A funny, sarcastic slice of life in lockdown. How long can you stay in, before you freak out?..


"Love Bugged" has also been released as a short film and Premiered at The MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival. It's available to watch on YouTube, https://bit.ly/2Hz9iCM


Starring: Anna Jobarteh

Directed: Michelle Parker

Music: Jace Campbell

Editing: Callum Marks

Exec-Producer: Matt Bloom

Producer: Paul Ludden

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]]> 757 no Fourteen Fifty Nine 5 There’s no milk... It’s the morning after the night before and someone is feeling very pleased with themselves... Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister and Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000 Fourteen Fifty Nine 5 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions There’s no milk... It’s the morning after the night before and someone is feeling very pleased with themselves... There’s no milk... It’s the morning after the night before and someone is feeling very pleased with themselves... Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister and Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices There’s no milk... It’s the morning after the night before and someone is feeling very pleased with themselves...


Written by Paul Daley

Starring Rachel Isbister and Jack Wagman

Produced by Paul Ludden

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]]> 952 no Fourteen Fifty Nine 4 A friend in need... could love be in the air for Gloria and Dave Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 09 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000 Fourteen Fifty Nine 4 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions A friend in need... could love be in the air for Gloria and Dave A friend in need... could love be in the air for Gloria and Dave Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices A friend in need... could love be in the air for Gloria and Dave


Written by Paul Daley

Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman

Produced by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1155 no Fourteen Fifty Nine 3 Dave and Gloria meeting in church just by chance or Devine intervention and will it take a miracle to get this rocky romance back on track. Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Fourteen Fifty Nine 3 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Dave and Gloria meeting in church just by chance or Devine intervention and will it take a miracle to get this rocky romance back on track. Dave and Gloria meeting in church just by chance or Devine intervention and will it take a miracle to get this rocky romance back on track. Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Dave and Gloria meeting in church just by chance or Devine intervention and will it take a miracle to get this rocky romance back on track.


Written by Paul Daley

Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman

Produced by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1021 no Fourteen Fifty Nine 2 After Dave spent fourteen minutes and fifty nine seconds with Gloria he knew he had to see her again. Now thirty two charity shops later he’s found her. Will she feel the same way though... Written by Paul Daley  Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 18 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Fourteen Fifty Nine 2 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions After Dave spent fourteen minutes and fifty nine seconds with Gloria he knew he had to see her again. After Dave spent fourteen minutes and fifty nine seconds with Gloria he knew he had to see her again. Now thirty two charity shops later he’s found her. Will she feel the same way though... Written by Paul Daley  Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Produced by Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After Dave spent fourteen minutes and fifty nine seconds with Gloria he knew he had to see her again. Now thirty two charity shops later he’s found her. Will she feel the same way though...


Written by Paul Daley 

Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman

Produced by Paul Ludden

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]]> 1186 yes I Ate All The Bourbon Creams Dan has returned to his student house after the Christmas break. His house-mate Mark is watching television. As their self-absorbed reality unravels, Dan reveals some shocking news that is about to rattle their house and force them to confront the seriousness of life. The mundane collides with the tragic in this examination of the relationships we form during ‘the best years of our lives’  Written by Julian Felice Starring Jordan Reece and Sean Chriscole Produced by Paul Ludden  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0000 I Ate All The Bourbon Creams full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions The mundane collides with the tragic in this examination of the relationships we form during ‘the best years of our lives’ Dan has returned to his student house after the Christmas break. His house-mate Mark is watching television. As their self-absorbed reality unravels, Dan reveals some shocking news that is about to rattle their house and force them to confront the seriousness of life. The mundane collides with the tragic in this examination of the relationships we form during ‘the best years of our lives’  Written by Julian Felice Starring Jordan Reece and Sean Chriscole Produced by Paul Ludden  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Dan has returned to his student house after the Christmas break. His house-mate Mark is watching television. As their self-absorbed reality unravels, Dan reveals some shocking news that is about to rattle their house and force them to confront the seriousness of life.

The mundane collides with the tragic in this examination of the relationships we form during ‘the best years of our lives’ 

Written by Julian Felice

Starring Jordan Reece and Sean Chriscole

Produced by Paul Ludden 

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]]> 1234 yes Fourteen Fifty Nine Fourteen Fifty Nine is about trying to find love in a pandemic. Gloria and Dave met on line and this is their first date, but Gloria has strict rules. After all, who wants to spend fourteen days in isolation because of a lousy date.... Now Dave has fourteen minutes fifty nine seconds to prove he was worth the risk. Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 21 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Fourteen Fifty Nine full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Fourteen Fifty Nine is about trying to find love in a pandemic. Fourteen Fifty Nine is about trying to find love in a pandemic. Gloria and Dave met on line and this is their first date, but Gloria has strict rules. After all, who wants to spend fourteen days in isolation because of a lousy date.... Now Dave has fourteen minutes fifty nine seconds to prove he was worth the risk. Written by Paul Daley Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fourteen Fifty Nine is about trying to find love in a pandemic. Gloria and Dave met on line and this is their first date, but Gloria has strict rules. After all, who wants to spend fourteen days in isolation because of a lousy date.... Now Dave has fourteen minutes fifty nine seconds to prove he was worth the risk.


Written by Paul Daley

Starring Rachel Isbister & Jack Wagman

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]]> 1046 yes Manc Up What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love? When Hampshire born and bred Beatrice declares her love for Salford lad Darren - her Uni flat mate, Chantelle's, cousin - she quickly realises one thing... Darren will only like her if she ditches the accent and 'Mancs Up'. She's got 24 hours. Written by Emma Stoker.  Starring Anna Jobarteh, Bronwyn Elizabeth and Marcus Christopherson.  Produced by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 31 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Manc Up full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love? When Hampshire born and bred Beatrice declares her love for Salford lad Darren - her Uni flat mate, Chantelle's, cousin - she quickly realises one thing... Darren will only like her if she ditches the... What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love? When Hampshire born and bred Beatrice declares her love for Salford lad Darren - her Uni flat mate, Chantelle's, cousin - she quickly realises one thing... Darren will only like her if she ditches the accent and 'Mancs Up'. She's got 24 hours. Written by Emma Stoker.  Starring Anna Jobarteh, Bronwyn Elizabeth and Marcus Christopherson.  Produced by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What's the craziest thing you've ever done for love? When Hampshire born and bred Beatrice declares her love for Salford lad Darren - her Uni flat mate, Chantelle's, cousin - she quickly realises one thing... Darren will only like her if she ditches the accent and 'Mancs Up'. She's got 24 hours.


Written by Emma Stoker. 

Starring Anna Jobarteh, Bronwyn Elizabeth and Marcus Christopherson. 

Produced by Paul Ludden.

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]]> 1021 yes Frank & Harry The magic of ‘Ol Blue eyes’ has waned. The voice, like his marriage to Hollywood superstar Ava Gardner is cracked. A despondent Frank needs a few drinks fast, and a shoulder to lean on. A trouble shared is one halved, so to speak. It’s close to midnight. Outside, in a doorway of the Palace theatre, Frank stands having a smoke, contemplating a worrying future, when inspiration to go on arrives from a most unusual source. A Newton Heath born policeman, a bobby on the beat, Harry Cooper. We tell the tale of their unlikely friendship. Two men simply chatting, having a beer and a laugh from totally different parts of the world, but, whom on that Mancunian evening, now lost in the midst of time, got on like long lost brothers. From Newton Heath, to New York, New York. Written by John Ludden.  Starring Graham Eaglesham, Rik S Carr, Jason Ward & Nicole Evans.  Produced by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 May 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Frank & Harry full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Two men simply chatting, having a beer and a laugh from totally different parts of the world, but, whom on that Mancunian evening, now lost in the midst of time, got on like long lost brothers. From Newton Heath, to New York, New York. The magic of ‘Ol Blue eyes’ has waned. The voice, like his marriage to Hollywood superstar Ava Gardner is cracked. A despondent Frank needs a few drinks fast, and a shoulder to lean on. A trouble shared is one halved, so to speak. It’s close to midnight. Outside, in a doorway of the Palace theatre, Frank stands having a smoke, contemplating a worrying future, when inspiration to go on arrives from a most unusual source. A Newton Heath born policeman, a bobby on the beat, Harry Cooper. We tell the tale of their unlikely friendship. Two men simply chatting, having a beer and a laugh from totally different parts of the world, but, whom on that Mancunian evening, now lost in the midst of time, got on like long lost brothers. From Newton Heath, to New York, New York. Written by John Ludden.  Starring Graham Eaglesham, Rik S Carr, Jason Ward & Nicole Evans.  Produced by Paul Ludden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The magic of ‘Ol Blue eyes’ has waned. The voice, like his marriage to Hollywood superstar Ava Gardner is cracked. A despondent Frank needs a few drinks fast, and a shoulder to lean on. A trouble shared is one halved, so to speak. It’s close to midnight. Outside, in a doorway of the Palace theatre, Frank stands having a smoke, contemplating a worrying future, when inspiration to go on arrives from a most unusual source. A Newton Heath born policeman, a bobby on the beat, Harry Cooper. We tell the tale of their unlikely friendship. Two men simply chatting, having a beer and a laugh from totally different parts of the world, but, whom on that Mancunian evening, now lost in the midst of time, got on like long lost brothers. From Newton Heath, to New York, New York.


Written by John Ludden. 

Starring Graham Eaglesham, Rik S Carr, Jason Ward & Nicole Evans. 

Produced by Paul Ludden.

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]]> 1972 no Casino It’s the late 70s in a northern, pit fuelled town, and two best mates Mick and Tony look to have one last night of freedom before venturing into the world of adulthood. Filled with rough and ready boozers, northern soul, and the iconic Wigan Casino, this is a night both lads will never forget. A story about friendship, music, and being working class. Mick (Nathan Lea)  Tony (Kyle Rowe)  Landlord (Steve Cain)  Bouncer (Bryan Dunne)  Dan (Liam Collins)  Narrator (Pamela Mayoss)  Written by Joe Walsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 08 May 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Casino full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions It’s the late 70s in a northern, pit fuelled town, and two best mates Mick and Tony look to have one last night of freedom before venturing into the world of adulthood. It’s the late 70s in a northern, pit fuelled town, and two best mates Mick and Tony look to have one last night of freedom before venturing into the world of adulthood. Filled with rough and ready boozers, northern soul, and the iconic Wigan Casino, this is a night both lads will never forget. A story about friendship, music, and being working class. Mick (Nathan Lea)  Tony (Kyle Rowe)  Landlord (Steve Cain)  Bouncer (Bryan Dunne)  Dan (Liam Collins)  Narrator (Pamela Mayoss)  Written by Joe Walsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It’s the late 70s in a northern, pit fuelled town, and two best mates Mick and Tony look to have one last night of freedom before venturing into the world of adulthood. Filled with rough and ready boozers, northern soul, and the iconic Wigan Casino, this is a night both lads will never forget. A story about friendship, music, and being working class.


Mick (Nathan Lea) 

Tony (Kyle Rowe) 

Landlord (Steve Cain) 

Bouncer (Bryan Dunne) 

Dan (Liam Collins) 

Narrator (Pamela Mayoss) 

Written by Joe Walsh

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]]> 1777 yes Once Upon a Time in Salford The Salford Sioux, in this age of Corona, are self-isolating in their tepees, down on the Irwell. In these worrying times, the warriors Black Elk, Surrounded by the Enemy and Charging Thunder, along with their one-time boss, Buffalo Bill, tell their tall-tales of how they all ended up in the dirty old town-over Skype. In the background, screaming through the night there are constant ambulance sirens, it disturbs, but the Sioux speak, they laugh, and they cry. The heartaches, the loves, how Salford took them to their hearts, and still do. We begin with a buried tomahawk that’s found whilst building Media City. In between its once upon a time in Salford, and we end today. In the age of Corona. As clouds drift across the moon, they remember trains setting the night on fire. ‘Stay in and stay safe!’ urges Black Elk.    Welcome to the Salford Sioux. Written by John Ludden.  Produced by Paul Ludden.  Starring Annie Rogers, Louis Emerick, Jack Wagman, Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & Steve Connolly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 17 Apr 2020 03:00:00 -0000 Once Upon a Time in Salford full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions The Salford Sioux, in this age of Corona, tell their tall-tales of how they all ended up in the dirty old town-over Skype. The Salford Sioux, in this age of Corona, are self-isolating in their tepees, down on the Irwell. In these worrying times, the warriors Black Elk, Surrounded by the Enemy and Charging Thunder, along with their one-time boss, Buffalo Bill, tell their tall-tales of how they all ended up in the dirty old town-over Skype. In the background, screaming through the night there are constant ambulance sirens, it disturbs, but the Sioux speak, they laugh, and they cry. The heartaches, the loves, how Salford took them to their hearts, and still do. We begin with a buried tomahawk that’s found whilst building Media City. In between its once upon a time in Salford, and we end today. In the age of Corona. As clouds drift across the moon, they remember trains setting the night on fire. ‘Stay in and stay safe!’ urges Black Elk.    Welcome to the Salford Sioux. Written by John Ludden.  Produced by Paul Ludden.  Starring Annie Rogers, Louis Emerick, Jack Wagman, Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & Steve Connolly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Salford Sioux, in this age of Corona, are self-isolating in their tepees, down on the Irwell. In these worrying times, the warriors Black Elk, Surrounded by the Enemy and Charging Thunder, along with their one-time boss, Buffalo Bill, tell their tall-tales of how they all ended up in the dirty old town-over Skype. In the background, screaming through the night there are constant ambulance sirens, it disturbs, but the Sioux speak, they laugh, and they cry. The heartaches, the loves, how Salford took them to their hearts, and still do. We begin with a buried tomahawk that’s found whilst building Media City. In between its once upon a time in Salford, and we end today. In the age of Corona. As clouds drift across the moon, they remember trains setting the night on fire. ‘Stay in and stay safe!’ urges Black Elk. 

 

Welcome to the Salford Sioux.


Written by John Ludden. 

Produced by Paul Ludden. 

Starring Annie Rogers, Louis Emerick, Jack Wagman, Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & Steve Connolly.

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]]> 1996 no George Best - After Hours (Q&A) We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. Here we chat with John and the actors in the performance before the play in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0000 George Best - After Hours (Q&A) full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Here we chat with John and the actors in the performance before the play in full. We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. Here we chat with John and the actors in the performance before the play in full. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours.


Here we chat with John and the actors in the performance before the play in full.

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]]> 1603 no George Best - After Hours We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 28 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0000 George Best - After Hours full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in The Pod Play series, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We went to the Jolly Angler to record the first in the series of The Pod Play, a live performance of John Ludden's George Best: After Hours.

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]]> 1981 no Matt & Jimmy On 14th January 1969, Sir Matt Busby finally stepped down from his position as manager of Manchester United. What wasn’t known at the time was his relationship with close Lieutenant, Jimmy Murphy, had become increasingly strained over the past decade, with the two drifting apart following the Munich air crash.  Matt and Jimmy is a Pod Play which recreates, using dramatic license, a meeting that took place later the same day in an empty Old Trafford football ground between the two men.  Their attempts to put a decade of hurt to right as they open their hearts and lay bare the brutal pain of Munich still cutting deep with them both. So much laid unspoken is said, nothing spared, there are tears, anger and laughter as Busby and Murphy finally confront the torment of losing their fallen Angels… James Quinn as Sir Matt Busby  Ian Puleston-Davies as Jimmy Murphy Trevor Dwyer-Lynch as The Narrator Abide with Me by kind permission of Martin Toal Written by: John Ludden Producer: Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:00:00 -0000 Matt & Jimmy full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Matt and Jimmy is a Pod Play which recreates, using dramatic license, a meeting that took place later the same day in an empty Old Trafford football ground between the two men. On 14th January 1969, Sir Matt Busby finally stepped down from his position as manager of Manchester United. What wasn’t known at the time was his relationship with close Lieutenant, Jimmy Murphy, had become increasingly strained over the past decade, with the two drifting apart following the Munich air crash.  Matt and Jimmy is a Pod Play which recreates, using dramatic license, a meeting that took place later the same day in an empty Old Trafford football ground between the two men.  Their attempts to put a decade of hurt to right as they open their hearts and lay bare the brutal pain of Munich still cutting deep with them both. So much laid unspoken is said, nothing spared, there are tears, anger and laughter as Busby and Murphy finally confront the torment of losing their fallen Angels… James Quinn as Sir Matt Busby  Ian Puleston-Davies as Jimmy Murphy Trevor Dwyer-Lynch as The Narrator Abide with Me by kind permission of Martin Toal Written by: John Ludden Producer: Paul Ludden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On 14th January 1969, Sir Matt Busby finally stepped down from his position as manager of Manchester United. What wasn’t known at the time was his relationship with close Lieutenant, Jimmy Murphy, had become increasingly strained over the past decade, with the two drifting apart following the Munich air crash. 


Matt and Jimmy is a Pod Play which recreates, using dramatic license, a meeting that took place later the same day in an empty Old Trafford football ground between the two men. 


Their attempts to put a decade of hurt to right as they open their hearts and lay bare the brutal pain of Munich still cutting deep with them both. So much laid unspoken is said, nothing spared, there are tears, anger and laughter as Busby and Murphy finally confront the torment of losing their fallen Angels…


James Quinn as Sir Matt Busby 

Ian Puleston-Davies as Jimmy Murphy

Trevor Dwyer-Lynch as The Narrator

Abide with Me by kind permission of Martin Toal

Written by: John Ludden

Producer: Paul Ludden

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]]> 4665 yes Hac' 84 What is true is way back in the midst of time, Madonna played at the Hacienda. The rest? HAC84 takes you on a mystery tour of late night Machester with Tony Wilson as your guide and a starstruck Madonna listening on. For one night only only Anthony H is back. A love story about a city. Our city. Enjoy! Graham Eaglesham as Tony Wilson Annie Rogers as Madonna Gemma Hepworth as Tracey Donnelly  Matthew Heywood as Morrissey  Steve Evets as Lord Charles  Michelle Parker as Narrator  Music written & performed by Gaz Whelan  Written by John Ludden Recorded live at The Lowry Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 23 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000 Hac' 84 full Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions What is true is way back in the midst of time, Madonna played at the Hacienda. The rest? What is true is way back in the midst of time, Madonna played at the Hacienda. The rest? HAC84 takes you on a mystery tour of late night Machester with Tony Wilson as your guide and a starstruck Madonna listening on. For one night only only Anthony H is back. A love story about a city. Our city. Enjoy! Graham Eaglesham as Tony Wilson Annie Rogers as Madonna Gemma Hepworth as Tracey Donnelly  Matthew Heywood as Morrissey  Steve Evets as Lord Charles  Michelle Parker as Narrator  Music written & performed by Gaz Whelan  Written by John Ludden Recorded live at The Lowry Theatre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices What is true is way back in the midst of time, Madonna played at the Hacienda. The rest? HAC84 takes you on a mystery tour of late night Machester with Tony Wilson as your guide and a starstruck Madonna listening on. For one night only only Anthony H is back. A love story about a city. Our city. Enjoy!


Graham Eaglesham as Tony Wilson

Annie Rogers as Madonna

Gemma Hepworth as Tracey Donnelly 

Matthew Heywood as Morrissey 

Steve Evets as Lord Charles 

Michelle Parker as Narrator 

Music written & performed by Gaz Whelan 


Written by John Ludden


Recorded live at The Lowry Theatre.

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]]> 2165 yes A Gangster's Tale Q&A After the performance of A Gangster's Tale, Jack caught up with the stars of the performance. Send us your reviews by leaving us a comment or tweeting with #ThePodPlay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0000 A Gangster's Tale Q&A full 1 2 Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions After the performance of A Gangster's Tale, Jack caught up with the stars of the performance. After the performance of A Gangster's Tale, Jack caught up with the stars of the performance. Send us your reviews by leaving us a comment or tweeting with #ThePodPlay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After the performance of A Gangster's Tale, Jack caught up with the stars of the performance.


Send us your reviews by leaving us a comment or tweeting with #ThePodPlay

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]]> 906 yes A Gangster's Tale Everyone knows the story, only one man knows the truth. He had a choice. Send them home, or they die. Seventy seven year old Tommy Keenan would tell it one last time to two wannabee hopeless Manchester gangsters! Ladies and gents, I give you a Gangster's Tale. Written by John Ludden Cast List Terry Conlan..... Keaton Lansley  Jamie O'Neal..... Jack Wagman Tommy Keenan..... Steve Evets  Angie/Narrator..... Annie Rogers Music written & performed by Gaz Whelan  Recorded at F.C. United of Manchester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0000 A Gangster's Tale full 1 1 Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions Everyone knows the story, only one man knows the truth. Everyone knows the story, only one man knows the truth. He had a choice. Send them home, or they die. Seventy seven year old Tommy Keenan would tell it one last time to two wannabee hopeless Manchester gangsters! Ladies and gents, I give you a Gangster's Tale. Written by John Ludden Cast List Terry Conlan..... Keaton Lansley  Jamie O'Neal..... Jack Wagman Tommy Keenan..... Steve Evets  Angie/Narrator..... Annie Rogers Music written & performed by Gaz Whelan  Recorded at F.C. United of Manchester Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Everyone knows the story, only one man knows the truth. He had a choice. Send them home, or they die. Seventy seven year old Tommy Keenan would tell it one last time to two wannabee hopeless Manchester gangsters! Ladies and gents, I give you a Gangster's Tale.


Written by John Ludden


Cast List


Terry Conlan..... Keaton Lansley 

Jamie O'Neal..... Jack Wagman

Tommy Keenan..... Steve Evets 

Angie/Narrator..... Annie Rogers


Music written & performed by Gaz Whelan 


Recorded at F.C. United of Manchester

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]]> 1808 yes The Pod Play Trailer World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000 The Pod Play Trailer trailer Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices World premiere podcast plays performed & recorded live outside of a normal theatre setting but in front of an audience, one take. Co-Production between #MancMade Productions & Listening Dog Media. #ThePodPlay

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