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MANSFIELD — The 12th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped.

In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mark Sebastian Jordan, local author/playwright/actor/director/historian and journalist.

The two old friends talk about Jordan’s newest book, “Get Busy Living: Doing Time at Shawshank,” a behind-the-scenes look at his work as an extra in the popular movie, “Shawshank Redemption” and how that effort helped to shape his life going forward.

Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff on the news of the week – including the City of Mansfield going to court to seek damages against a Lucas contractor for the improper demolition of the former YMCA on Park Avenue West; how weekend speed bumps led to a quieter summer on the Miracle Mile in Mansfield; how a Saturday night OVI checkpoint went locally; and how Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry is trying to figure out best way to spend the city’s remaining $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

In next week’s podcast, Source reporters Katie Ellington Serrao, Grace McCormick and Mariah Thomas join Hunnell to talk about their recently concluded reporting project titled “Tomorrow’s Talent.”

The series explored north central Ohio’s workforce trends and how different organizations, including businesses and schools, are adapting to current challenges. 

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Check out previous News Man Weekly Podcasts:

Episode # 11– Part 2 of a chat with Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch

Episode # 10 — Part 1 From young RCSO deputy to Mansfield police Chief — Keith Porch

Episode # 9 — Cannabis, Westinghouse, Trimble Road closure and the Mansfield Playhouse

Episode #8 — Aug. 13, 2024 — ‘Shawshank’ wrap-up, cannabis and Ashland author Steve Goble

Episode #7 — Aug. 5, 2024 — Richland County high school football preview, cannabis zoning

Episode #6 — July 30, 2024 — Shawshank, presidential campaign chaos and the Olympic Games

Episode #5 — July 23, 2024 — Tony Vero, Skate Ohio and an Inkcarceration recap

Episode #4 — July 16, 2024 — Roundabouts, ‘Beauty & the Beast’ and medical marijuana

Episode #3 — July 9, 2024 — Shakespeare in Mansfield and rumbling in Bellville

Episode #2– July 2, 2024 — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Park marks sixth month in office

Episode # 1 — June 25, 2024 — Louis Andres talks about progress in Mansfield parks

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