Best MancMade Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Trailer 0:46

18d ago0:46

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Welcome to The Creative Sessions Podcast. We'll be chatting with people from around the world who create , or support those who do. We'll find out how and why they make things happen. What worked for them. what didn't. Hopefully, a bit of hope. In between all the stuff that you try not to think about, but as creatives, you have to deal with. So at …

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Cici, Danielle and Me.. 53:45

3M ago53:45

53:45

Dean Holden has an impressive CV as a Professional Footballer and Manager.. here he talks about his biggest loss. TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ Emotional The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" PodcastBy Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & MancMade Productions

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16 months on.. 51:21

3M ago51:21

51:21

We begin Season 2 catching-up with Host Trevor Dwyer-Lynch. TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ Emotional The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" PodcastBy Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & MancMade Productions

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Reece Douglas, Actor, Founder of Social Plug® 1:08:27

7M ago1:08:27

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Brilliant to chat with Reece about his acting career, which started as a child actor on Waterloo Road (at the time one of the biggest shows on TV) and his business career as the Founder of Social Plug®. Reece talks openly and very honestly to us about the issues with both careers that have impacted his mental health. In doing so, along with open an…

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James Walton, Author of "Every Neet o' Week" 40:52

8M ago40:52

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Great to have James Walton back on That Great Manc Pod.. Writer, Filmmaker, Poet and..new Dad. James has just released his new novella, "Every Neet o' Week, published by Bent Key Publishing. It's written in the local Wigan dialect, something which James has become known for and focuses on protagonist and local darts maverick Jimmy Stott, exploring …

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Lee Ward 1:15:57

8M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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My World Champion 47:05

8M ago47:05

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A Dad talks about how he copes with the transition of his son, a talented young boxing prospect. TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ Emotional The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" PodcastBy Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & MancMade Productions

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Claire Wright 1:19:04

8M ago1:19:04

1:19:04

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Bob Wright 1:10:11

9M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Chris Squires 1:23:03

9M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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My son lives on in my music 1:02:18

9M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

A legend of the Manchester club scene in the 80's and 90's talks about how his beautiful son lives on through his creativity. TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ Emotional The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" PodcastBy Trevor Dwyer-Lynch & MancMade Productions

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Derek Forrow 1:02:45

9M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Neil Smith 1:04:59

9M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Peter Corbishley 56:54

10M ago56:54

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This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Les Bedford 1:12:14

10M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Man Factory - Episode 2 21:05

10M ago21:05

21:05

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 Huds…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - John Everett 1:01:28

10M ago1:01:28

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This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Football isn't just a game.. 1:22:57

10M ago1:22:57

1:22:57

In this episode Trevor and Paul talk to two members of an unusual but integral football team, Angels United FC, which helps Dads cope with the loss of their children.. TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ Emotional The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To" Podcast…

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Man Factory - Episode 1 22:52

10M ago22:52

22:52

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 Huds…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Phil Brooke 44:10

10M ago44:10

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This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Tracey Keir 47:19

10M ago47:19

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This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Heroes Amongst Us Sessions - Tony Williamson 1:06:13

11M ago1:06:13

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This series showcases the lives of people across Trafford that have served in our Armed Forces, their families and also those that have worked, or still work, across the emergency services. Working in partnership with Trafford Veterans CIC we listen to the amazing people in our communities that have seen and done astonishing things, faced some terr…

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Jordan 1:04:43

1y ago1:04:43

1:04:43

Trevor talks about his son Jordan who gained his wings on the 19th October 2022, aged just 41. Trevor is brutally honest about his struggle with grief, how his life has been completely turned upside down, how family, friends and society in general react to that and how he reacts to them. Trevor talks about the day Jordan died, his funeral and the h…

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The Exclusive Club That Dads Don't Wanna Belong To 31:23

1y ago31:23

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Trevor talks about how the title of the Podcast came about "The Exclusive Club Dads Don’t Wanna Belong To”.. and his hopes and aspirations for Dads who are grieving going forward. TW// Bereavement/ Grief/ Emotional Trevor is talking with series Producer Paul Ludden in this Episode. The MancSpirit Charity are proud to support "The Exclusive Club Tha…

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David Scott, Writer. 41:36

1y ago41:36

41:36

We chat with David Scott about his new book "Mancunians: Where Do We Start, Where Do I Begin" and loads more. The perfect storm of Longsight, Clayton and Moston come together to create a far less sweary Episode than you'd think.. You can buy Dave's book on Amazon, but he'd love it if you could pick one up in your local book or record store.…

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Trailer 2:22

1y ago2:22

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On the 19th October 2022 my world changed forever, my beautiful Son and heir Jordan died in his sleep aged 41… One of the hardest things to take is that me and my son wasn’t speaking…people say it’s normal to feel guilty about that as Dads and Sons fall out all the time but I shouldn’t be riddled with guilt as I couldn’t predict his death plus guil…

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Jenny Berry, Poet, Writer & So Much More.. #OurSalford 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

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Great to chat with Jenny Berry about the work she does in Prisons, supporting both Prisoners and Prison Officers, using poetry and creative writing. A really tough audience, pun intended, so it takes someone pretty special to make that work.. Fantastic insight from someone right in the thick of it. Had a great time recording this, a good few laughs…

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The Choir 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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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 …

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Free Trade Hall 20:36

1+ y ago20:36

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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…

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Michael Taylor, Journalist, Radio & Podcast Host. #OurTameside. 1:06:27

1+ y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Great to chat with friend of MancSpirit Michael Taylor in this Episode as part of the #OurTamesdie Festival.. Journalist, co-host of both Music Therapy on Tameside Radio and the weekly Business & Politics Podcast Northern Spin (on all your favourite podcast platforms) we chat with Michael about some great things happening in the world of Tameside c…

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Hilaria Asumu, "Transplant Warrior". #OurSalford 1:02:45

1+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Absolutely brilliant to chat with inspirational "Transplant Warrior" Hilaria about the amazing work she does as Chair of WSH BME Kidney Network, as a Kidney Research UK Peer Educator & an Organ Donation Ambassador. All stemming from her lived experience. A really powerful, warm and totally life affirming hour with a real-life force of nature.…

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The Lion Sleeps Tonight 22:23

1+ y ago22:23

22:23

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. …

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Andy Smith, Made by Mortals CIC. #OurTameside 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

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In our second MancSpirit #OurTameside Festival Special we speak to Andy Smith, Artistic Director of Made by Mortals CIC. We talk about their work creating the kind of stuff, podcasts, films and musical theatre shows, that gets you right involved in the action. Working in collaboration with world-class professional artists, health and social care or…

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Mark Turton, PAC CIC. #OurTameside 55:02

1+ y ago55:02

55:02

In this #OurTameside festival episode we speak to Mark Turton, founder and Director of PAC (Prime Active Communities) CIC about their work supporting young people across a range of projects including being out and about on the streets tackling anti-social behaviour, delivering essential online safety programmes and Mark’s main passion, their Creati…

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Ben at The Anthony Seddon Fund #OurTameside 51:19

2y ago51:19

51:19

It was a real pleasure to chat with Ben at The Anthony Seddon Fund. Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, in the Anthony Seddon Centre, they do amazing work supporting the mental well-being of people in and around #OurTameside. The centre is a really friendly, welcoming place to find someone to talk with and someone who'll listen. They offer a range of volun…

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Emma Evans, Artist and Community Entrepreneur #OurSalford 52:21

2y ago52:21

52:21

First and foremost we think Emma Evans is a fantastic artist. Emma calls herself a "creative all-rounder". She also happens to be a top human, a big friend and supporter of MancSpirit and, along with her husband Will, a business owner who believes passionately that community matters. As Emma says in this Episode, she came to University in Mancheste…

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Elvis in Manchester (unscripted) 19:08

2y ago19:08

19:08

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…

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Gym Junkies 15:00

2y ago15:00

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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 …

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The Banker, His Wife, The Boss, The Heavy and The Man Who Asks Questions 11:28

2y ago11:28

11:28

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…

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The #OurTrafford Sessions.. Claire & Chris from Trafford Veterans 53:38

2y ago53:38

53:38

Thanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford. Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" o…

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The #OurTrafford Sessions.. Caroline at Gorse Hill Studios 45:32

2y ago45:32

45:32

Thanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford. Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" o…

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The #OurTrafford Sessions.. Ann Marie from Age UK Trafford 1:05:07

2y ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Thanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford. Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" o…

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The #OurTrafford Sessions.. Michelle from Trafford Carers Centre 55:22

2y ago55:22

55:22

Thanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford. Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" o…

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The #OurTrafford Sessions.. Diana at Lets Go Forward 48:15

2y ago48:15

48:15

Thanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford. Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" o…

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The #OurTrafford Sessions.. Molly & Anais, The Proud Trust 47:50

2y ago47:50

47:50

Thanks to our friends at Trafford Partnership we're building on the MancSpirit #OurTrafford Festival (held back in 2020) to chat with people and organisations doing amazing things in the borough of Trafford. Amongst other things we'll be chatting with them about the benefits of starting up their own podcast and/or supporting them in a "take over" o…

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Youth & Community Work...Nadia Ali 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

40:21

As part of The #MancSpirit #OurStockport Festival we chat with Nadia Ali, Founder and Chairperson of The Make a Difference Community Group.. With over 25 years experience in the voluntary sector Nadia is a real powerhouse of positive change and is making a real difference to communities across Stockport..…

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Safeguarding Our Children...Rachael Diaczuk 33:48

2+ y ago33:48

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As part of The #MancSpirit #OurStockport Festival we chat with Rachael Diaczuk about her work safeguarding children from exploitation in Stockport. Really interesting, and eye opening, conversation about the work Rachael and her colleagues do to protect and support some of the most vulnerable in our society. Any youth/community groups in Stockport …

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The Past Keeps on Coming 15:47

2+ y ago15:47

15:47

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/adchoicesBy Listening Dog Media & MancMade Productions

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Sunday Morning Coming Down 27:05

2+ y ago27:05

27:05

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 Jackso…

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Coffee Coloured Kids 20:30

2+ y ago20:30

20:30

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 writ…

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