The Greatest Matter

By: HeadStuff Podcasts & Conor Reid
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  • A Victorian Gothic Crime Audiodrama. On a cold winter’s evening in Dublin in the 1890s, Professor Cesare Lombroso, a renowned Italian criminologist, arrives in the city to give a talk. Meanwhile, a man has been gruesomely murdered in the nearby Phoenix Park, and the authorities appear to be covering it up. As the police begin inquiries, a powerful English military commander leads a sinister parallel investigation, and two writers become increasingly intent on solving the crime, no matter the cost. The murder, it seems, may have disturbing connections with the occult. Lombroso, with his expertise in crime, is reluctantly drawn into the investigation and soon realises there may be dangerous consequences for his career. In fact, this murder may have profound implications for the very nature of life and death. And the murderer may still be out there. The Greatest Matter was written & directed by Conor Reid This show is a part of HeadStuff Podcasts For full cast & crew details, transcripts, links and more, visit The Greatest Matter website
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  • 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

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