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The Greatest Matter: A Victorian Gothic Crime Audiodrama

The Greatest Matter is the newest addition to HeadStuff Podcasts, a 12-part, full-cast audiodrama. 

The show is about an Italian criminologist, Cesare Lombroso, who arrives in Dublin in the late 1890s to give a public talk. In attendance are Frances, a novelist keen to learn more about the distinguished professor’s work, and Margaret, a hard-working Dublin journalist. Meanwhile, a man has been gruesomely murdered in the nearby Phoenix Park, and the authorities appear to be covering it up. As the Dublin Metropolitan Police begin inquiries, a powerful English military commander leads a sinister parallel investigation, and Frances and Margaret become increasingly intent on solving the crime, and the wider coverup, no matter the cost. The murder, Frances and Margaret soon come to realise, may have disturbing connections with spiritualism.

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 show was written and directed by multi-award-winning podcast producer Conor Reid (creator of Words To That Effect), with a cast including Donncha O’Dea [The House (Druid), Somewhere Out There You (Abbey Theatre), Fair City (RTÉ)], Margaret Mc Auliffe (Rough Magic, Collapsing Horse, Fishamble, The Abbey Theatre), Amy O’Dwyer (Fair City, ) and Darragh Smith (The Night Joe Dolan’s Car Broke Down, Olympia Theatre).

The podcast will be of interest to lovers of gothic and the supernatural, as well as fans of crime, mystery, and all things Victorian. Whether it’s audiodramas like Welcome to Nightvale, The Magnus Archives, or Victoriocity; TV shows such as Penny Dreadful, Sherlock, or Carnival Row; or classic fiction from Arthur Conan Doyle and Bram Stoker to the ghost stories of M.R. James and Sheridan LeFanu, the podcast is sure to appeal.

I’m so excited to get this out in the world. It’s been a long time coming and a labour of love but I had a lot of support from the HeadStuff team and a fantastic team of actors who brought the whole thing to life. If you’re a fan of horror, crime or mystery audiodramas, I think you’re going to love this. And if you’re a podcast fan who doesn’t normally listen to audiodramas, well now’s the time to give it go!

– Conor Reid, creator

Listen to The Greatest Matter now, wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about the characters, actors and full transcripts go to thegreatestmatter.com

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Celebrate International Podcast Day 2024

HeadStuff are delighted to announce that for the lead up to International Podcast Day they are offering a one month free trial for HeadStuff+. This means that you can access bonus episodes of Young Hot Guys, Keep It Tight, Tony Cantwell’s Hit Show for free with the code PODCASTDAY.


HeadStuff is an independent network, run by a small team of dedicated producers. If you love the shows that HeadStuff creates, joining HeadStuff+ will help the network to grow even bigger and better. By supporting HeadStuff, you’ll not only help your favourite creators do more of what they do best, but you’ll also get a heap of bonus content from every show on the network, regardless of which show you support! There are exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, behind the scenes content and so much more. 

Join before International Podcast Day on September 30th with code PODCASTDAY for your first month free – click here to sign up.

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Young Hot Guys – Upcoming Live Shows!

Following the chart-topping success of Young Hot Guys, Killian, Shane and Tony are taking the podcast to a stage near you!

Cork Podcast Festival – Sunday September 8th, 8pm

On September 8th, the youngest and hottest guys are performing at The Cork Opera House as part of The Cork Podcast Festival. The festival will run from September 4th to September 15th 2024 and includes a fantastic lineup including Keep It Tight, Blindboy and Left On Read. 

You can expect the usual charm and absurdity of the podcast, along with many more exciting surprises. 

Purchase tickets here!

3Olympia – Monday Jan 20th & Tuesday Jan 21st 2025

The Young Hot Guys will be performing their biggest show to date in the historic 3Olympia on Tuesday 21st January 2025. Due to incredibly popular demand a second night has been added on Monday 20th January 2025. 

‘Lock and load. Live and Loud. Comedy. Choreo. Craic agus bloody Ceoil are all in store as the Young Hot Guys join forces to stage the biggest show of their careers. Nothing will ever be the same again.’ – 3Olympia

Tickets are at very low availability for night one, so make sure you snap up your tickets for Monday 20th January right here. 

About Young Hot Guys Podcast 

Young Hot Guys is the podcast you most desire. It is hot enough to melt your eardrums and so young that its generation hasn’t even been named yet. But what is it about… well, my friend, exactly. Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell and Killian Sundermann are Young Hot Guys.

Young Hot Guys is part of HeadStuff Podcasts.

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‘The G Spot with Grace Alice’ is here!

Sex & Intimacy Specialist Grace Alice is launching ‘The G Spot’ on HeadStuff Podcasts this week. You can listen to episode one on Wednesday 17th of July.

The G-Spot with Grace Alice is your new go-to podcast for all things sex and relationships. Award-winning sex educator, coach, and writer Grace Alice brings her signature warmth and wisdom to deliver a satisfying blend of education, empowerment, and entertainment. Each week, Grace is joined by some of Ireland’s most beloved personalities – from influencers and comedians to TV and radio stars – as they dive deep into the dilemmas we face in the bedroom and beyond. Expect candid conversations, expert advice, and some giggles along the way as Grace Alice and her guests tackle the taboo and celebrate the spicy – no topic is off-limits. Whether you’re looking for tips to amp up your sex life or just need a comforting voice to reassure you that you’re not alone, The G-Spot is the place to be.

Guests include: James Kavanagh, Fionnuala Jones, Laura O’Mahony, Cian Griffin, Pádraig Wilson McCarthy, Karla K and Aoife Dunne.

I am absolutely thrilled to share The G-Spot with the world! This podcast has been a labor of love, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created. My guests have all been fantastic in their honesty and enthusiasm, and we have had some very raw, very real conversations about topics that many are still too ashamed to talk about. I am delighted to have the support of the brilliant Headstuff Studios, whose skill and expertise have brought The G-Spot to life. I’m confident that The G-Spot is going to start a lot of much-needed discussions about sex and intimacy in Ireland and beyond, and help people feel more empowered in navigating their own dilemmas, difficulties and desires. We have poured buckets of thought and heart into making The G-Spot a source of shame-free, in-depth, digestible sex education for adults, and I can’t wait for you to tune in and join the conversation! – Grace Alice

Check out the trailer here!

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Justine Stafford & Kevin McGahern Launch ‘The Lovely Show’

Beloved Irish comedians Justine Stafford and Kevin McGahern are launching ‘The Lovely Show’ on HeadStuff Podcasts this week. Episode one is out on Friday the 7th of June. The show is the latest addition to HeadStuff Podcasts (Winners of the Irish Podcast Awards 2023). The show is in good company, alongside Young Hot Guys, Keep It Tight, Basically with Stefanie Preissner, Fad Camp, Agony Rants and more!

The Lovely Show is the podcast the world deserves right now. Hosted by two of Ireland’s most beloved comedians Justine Stafford and Kevin McGahern, The Lovely Show promises to be an ill-informed, rambling bed of nonsense to accompany you on a long drive or a particularly difficult load of laundry. Not suitable for children and barely appropriate for adults.

I’m pure delighted to be doing this podcast with Justine. She’s ridiculously funny and the world needs more ridiculous people right now.’

– Kevin McGahern.

‘I’m delighted myself and Kevin are really getting ahead of the game creating a podcast. I think they’re really going to catch on. In all seriosuness, no job has felt less serious than getting to make this Lovely Show with Kevin. I feel very lucky to get to call this “work” and I can’t wait for your earbuds to be seduced by our Meath/Cavan tones.’

– Justine Stafford

To access bonus content and discounts, and to support the show, become a member of HeadStuff+ from as little as €5 per month.

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‘Basically…with Stefanie Preissner’ Is Back!

Stefanie Preissner is back for a new season of ‘Basically.’ This season Stefanie will be taking all the recent news stories and making sense of them. The season has a fantastic lineup of guests including Neale Richmond, Hugh O’Connell and of course fan favourites Luke O’Neill & Robert Whelan. Basically started back in 2020, and in the past four years the show has become a HeadStuff fan favourite, featuring guests like Michael Martin and Ryan Tubridy. 

Stefanie also has a brilliant lineup of guests on her exclusive HeadStuff+ bonus episodes. There will be laid-back behind-the-scenes chats with Pj Gallagher, Luke O’Neill and Stefanie’s husband Noel Byrne. 

“I’m back, basically. Tune in. You’re gonna learn loads. I’m excited about this season and really grateful to our two wonderful sponsors for making this season possible.” – Stefanie Preissner 

New episodes are out every Tuesday and can be found on HeadStuffPodcasts.com or wherever you get your podcasts. 

This season of Basically is sponsored by Mater Private Network & Rockwell Financial.

To access bonus content and to support the show, become a member of HeadStuff+ from as little as €5 (+VAT) per month at here

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