The Greatest Matter

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

Episodes

The Greatest Matter Trailer

September 18, 2024 • 1 min

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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1: A Criminologist in Dublin

September 24, 2024 • 38 mins

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 Podc...

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2: An Incident in the Phoenix Park (Interlude)

October 1, 2024 • 5 mins

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...

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3: A Gathering of Spiritualists

October 8, 2024 • 31 mins

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...

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4: Pithecanthropus

October 15, 2024 • 29 mins

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 show...

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5: An English Game (Interlude)

October 22, 2024 • 7 mins

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...

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6: Shot While Trying to Escape

October 29, 2024 • 28 mins

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 c...

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7: A Revelation at the Opera

November 5, 2024 • 31 mins

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 h...

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8: Our Way of Thinking (Interlude)

November 12, 2024 • 7 mins

Burton learns some disturbing details about Col Godley's investigations. 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 ...

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9: Interrogations

November 19, 2024 • 35 mins

Frances and Margaret learn something they are not quite ready to believe. 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...

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10: An Underground Society

November 26, 2024 • 24 mins

Margaret and Lombroso are invited to a secret society meeting, while Frances makes some discoveries of her own. 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 t...

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11: The Other Side (Interlude)

December 3, 2024 • 8 mins

A familiar scene, from a very different place. 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 Great...

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12: A Sensation at Dublin Zoo

December 10, 2024 • 62 mins

The season finale of The Greatest Matter and everything is at stake as Frances and Margaret find themselves once more faced with murder in the Phoenix Park. 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 de...

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Best of HeadStuff 2024

January 1, 2025 • 30 mins

Happy New Year HeadStuff Listeners! As a special New Year’s treat, we’ve compiled the very best moments from all our HeadStuff shows into one episode. Relive the laughs, surprises, and unforgettable moments of 2024! To find your favourite HeadStuff shows go to the timestamps below. This is a HeadStuff Podcast produced by Hilary Barry. Edited by Claire Patena. Hosted by Hilary Barry and Jack Kelly. 1:40 - The Lovely Show 4:55 - You...

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Introducing: This House Will Devour You

February 10, 2025 • 2 mins

If you're a fan of The Greatest Matter, here's another Irish podcast I think you'll enjoy. Have a listen to the trailer here! You can find out more about This House Will Devour You at Citeog Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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