Episodes

  • The Greatest Matter Trailer

    The Greatest Matter Trailer
    Sep 18 2024
    Introducing The Greatest Matter, a Victorian Gothic crime tale. Episode 1 launches on September 24th! This is a HeadStuff podcasts. To support the show and get the entire season in advance, ad-free, and for lots of other bonuses, become a member of HeadStuff+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • 1: A Criminologist in Dublin

    1: A Criminologist in Dublin
    Sep 24 2024
    A renowned criminologist gives a talk in Dublin. A body is found in the Phoenix Park. A detective is called in. A writer and a journalist stumble unawares into a story much bigger than they ever could have imagined. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Frances | Amy O’Dwyer Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe Prof Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith Dr Ryan | James Ward * Seán | Darragh Smith Áine and Beatrice | Amy O’Dwyer Mr Stevens | Donncha O’Dea Kate Carey | Margaret Mc Auliffe Detective Bradley | Conor Reid * Additional voices by all actors listed above * Dramaturgy & script support from Peter Dunne Artwork & design by Matt Mahon Marketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • 2: An Incident in the Phoenix Park (Interlude)

    2: An Incident in the Phoenix Park (Interlude)
    Oct 1 2024
    A man takes a walk in the Phoenix Park and is not quite sure who, or what, he's stumbled upon. (This is a short, mini-episode before events continue in next week's episode) The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Drunk Man | Donncha O’Dea Strange Grunting Man | Darragh Smith Dramaturgy & script support from Peter Dunne Artwork & design by Matt Mahon Marketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • 3: A Gathering of Spiritualists

    3: A Gathering of Spiritualists
    Oct 8 2024
    Lombroso attends a séance. Frances and Margaret's visit to Dublin Zoo is not quite the day out they'd planned. Chief Inspector Burton pays a visit to the morgue. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Frances | Amy O’Dwyer Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe Prof Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith Dr Ryan | James Ward * Kate Carey | Margaret Mc Auliffe Lord Grimshaw | Donncha O’Dea Bill | Darragh Smith Beatrice & Eve | Amy ODwyer And, featuring special guest star: Margot Reid, as Elizabeth * With Additional Voices by all the actors just listed Dramaturgy & script support from Peter Dunne Artwork & design by Matt Mahon Marketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • 4: Pithecanthropus

    4: Pithecanthropus
    Oct 15 2024
    Margaret receives some unwanted guests, while Frances goes undercover at a doctor’s surgery. Lombroso uncovers far more to Kate Carey’s sáances than he ever suspected. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Frances | Amy O’Dwyer Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe Prof Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith Simon O’Dwyer and Dr Williams | James Ward * Kate Carey | Margaret Mc Auliffe Lord Grimshaw | Donncha O’Dea Áine | Amy O’Dwyer Hotel Receptionist | Marisa Brown Det Bradley | Conor Reid * With Additional Voices by all the actors just listed + Paddy O’Leary, Matt Mahon, Julie Hassett * Dramaturgy & script support from Peter Dunne Artwork & design by Matt Mahon Marketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • 5: An English Game (Interlude)

    5: An English Game (Interlude)
    Oct 22 2024
    Frances and Margaret catch up over a game of tennis, but Margaret has some worrying news. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Frances | Amy O’Dwyer Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe * Dramaturgy & script support from Peter Dunne Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • 6: Shot While Trying to Escape

    6: Shot While Trying to Escape
    Oct 29 2024
    Frances and Margaret receive a welcome tip off in their murder investigation, while Chief Inspector Burton has plans for his chief suspect. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe Frances | Amy O’Dwyer Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith Joe O’Callaghan and Diarmuid Malone | Donncha O’Dea Simon O’Dwyer and Constable Staines | James Ward Detective Bradley | Conor Reid * Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • 7: A Revelation at the Opera

    7: A Revelation at the Opera
    Nov 5 2024
    Frances and Margaret attempt to track down Lombroso, but Grimshaw’s soldiers are also in pursuit. Burton has a life-changing encounter at the opera. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid It was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary Barry Editing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor Reid The show is a HeadStuff Podcast. For more on the network, all the great shows, and details on how you can support the podcast, go to HeadStuffPodcasts.com For a deep dive into all things The Greatest Matter, go to TheGreatestMatter.com where you’ll find actor bios, links and further reading, images, full scripts, and lots more. You can follow the show on Instagram @thegreatestmatter CAST Professor Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea Frances | Amy O’Dwyer Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith Col Godley | James Ward Lord Grimshaw | Donncha O’Dea Kate Carey | Margaret McCauliffe Dr Ryan | James Ward Private Stapleton | Conor Reid Tom the delivery driver | Paddy O’Leary And the newspaper boy was played, in a special guest appearance, by Milo Reid * Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins