Is the Manchester Pusher real, or an urban legend born from the need to explain the unexplained deaths that have occurred in the waterways of Manchester.
In todays episode I take a closer look at a number of these deaths, and explore the circumstances surrounding them, while hopefully providing insight into the nature of Manchester and its waterways.

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CONTENT WARNING this episode does contain references to suicide which some listeners may find distressing

Episode resources

https://www.youtube.com/c/MartinZero

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