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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

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Sep 8, 2023 · 21 min
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.
Sep 1, 2023 · 22 min
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.
Mar 3, 2023 · 16 min
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.
Nov 18, 2022 · 20 min
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…
Oct 28, 2022 · 22 min
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.
Aug 19, 2022 · 19 min
Elvis in Manchester (unscripted)
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.
Jul 29, 2022 · 15 min
Gym Junkies
A comedy that brings all of these in abundance, but with personal trainer/manager Carl at the helm, what can go wrong?!?
Jul 22, 2022 · 11 min
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.
Mar 25, 2022 · 15 min
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.
Mar 18, 2022 · 27 min
Sunday Morning Coming Down
As the last orders bell rings for the Acid House generation, Jamie and Scott are reluctant to let it go.
Mar 11, 2022 · 20 min
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..
Feb 28, 2022 · 13 min
Gone Fishing
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.
Feb 18, 2022 · 13 min
Junction
An unexpected visitor leads to a life-changing dilemma in this dark, twisting tale.
Feb 11, 2022 · 14 min
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..
Dec 17, 2021 · 52 min
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.
Dec 10, 2021 · 14 min
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.
Aug 27, 2021 · 17 min
Children of Margaret
Siblings plot over a secret family heirloom in this dark comedy set after a funeral.
Jul 9, 2021 · 19 min
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.
Jul 2, 2021 · 38 min
37p
Nellie has always been the person who keeps the family together, the matriarch, Salford born and bred.
Jun 25, 2021 · 17 min
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

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