The Greatest Matter

The Greatest Matter Trailer

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

1: A Criminologist in Dublin

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 ReidIt was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary BarryEditing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor ReidThe 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.comFor 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 @thegreatestmatterCASTFrances | Amy O’DwyerMargaret | Margaret Mc AuliffeProf Lombroso | Donncha O’DeaChief Inspector Burton | Darragh SmithDr Ryan | James Ward*Seán | Darragh SmithÁine and Beatrice | Amy O’DwyerMr Stevens | Donncha O’DeaKate Carey | Margaret Mc AuliffeDetective Bradley | Conor Reid*Additional voices by all actors listed above*Dramaturgy & script support from Peter DunneArtwork & design by Matt MahonMarketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2: An Incident in the Phoenix Park (Interlude)

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 ReidIt was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary BarryEditing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor ReidThe 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.comFor 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 @thegreatestmatterCASTDrunk Man | Donncha O’DeaStrange Grunting Man | Darragh SmithDramaturgy & script support from Peter DunneArtwork & design by Matt MahonMarketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3: A Gathering of Spiritualists

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 ReidIt was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary BarryEditing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor ReidThe 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.comFor 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 @thegreatestmatterCASTFrances | Amy O’DwyerMargaret | Margaret Mc AuliffeProf Lombroso | Donncha O’DeaChief Inspector Burton | Darragh SmithDr Ryan | James Ward*Kate Carey | Margaret Mc AuliffeLord Grimshaw | Donncha O’DeaBill | Darragh SmithBeatrice & Eve | Amy ODwyerAnd, featuring special guest star: Margot Reid, as Elizabeth*With Additional Voices by all the actors just listed Dramaturgy & script support from Peter DunneArtwork & design by Matt MahonMarketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4: Pithecanthropus

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 ReidIt was recorded at The Podcast Studios, Dublin and produced by Hilary BarryEditing, Sound Design, and Original Music by Conor ReidThe 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.comFor 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 @thegreatestmatterCASTFrances | Amy O’DwyerMargaret | Margaret Mc AuliffeProf Lombroso | Donncha O’DeaChief Inspector Burton | Darragh SmithSimon O’Dwyer and Dr Williams | James Ward*Kate Carey | Margaret Mc AuliffeLord Grimshaw | Donncha O’DeaÁine | Amy O’DwyerHotel Receptionist | Marisa BrownDet Bradley | Conor Reid*With Additional Voices by all the actors just listed + Paddy O’Leary, Matt Mahon, Julie Hassett*Dramaturgy & script support from Peter DunneArtwork & design by Matt MahonMarketing & promotional support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices