The Greatest Matter

By HeadStuff Podcasts & Conor Reid

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 ma... more

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How many episodes does The Greatest Matter have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

The Greatest Matter episodes:

February 10, 2025 Introducing: This House Will Devour You
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3min
January 01, 2025 Best of HeadStuff 2024
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 - Young Hot Guys
6:24 - Listen, I’m, Delicious
8:00 - The G Spot
10:11 - The Baby Tribe
13:08 - Fad Camp
15:59 - For Tech Sake
18:16 - The Greatest Matter
19:55 - Double Love
21:35 - Keep It Tight
23:37 - Agony Rants
26:30 - I Know That Face

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31min
December 10, 2024 12: A Sensation at Dublin Zoo
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
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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

Keep an eye on social media or the website for updates on Season 2 and, if you enjoyed Season 1, then support the show to help Season 2 it become a reality!

CAST
Professor Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea
Margaret | Margaret Mc Auliffe
Frances | Amy O’Dwyer
Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith
Col Godley | James Ward

Lord Grimshaw | Donncha O’Dea
Kate Carey | Margaret Mc Auliffe
Bill | Darragh Smith
With additional voices by Conor Reid, Darragh Smith and James Ward

Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry
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Thank you to everyone who helped create this show!

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1h 3min
December 03, 2024 11: The Other Side (Interlude)
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
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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
Henrietta Malone | Margaret Mc Auliffe
Eve | Amy O’Dwyer

Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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9min
November 26, 2024 10: An Underground Society
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
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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
Professor Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea
Lord Grimshaw | Donncha O’Dea
Francois LeRoux | James Ward
Benjamin Henthorn | James Ward
Additional Voices | Darragh Smith

Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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25min
November 19, 2024 9: Interrogations
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 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
Professor Lombroso | Donncha O’Dea
Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith
Col Godley | James Ward
Lord Grimshaw | Donncha O’Dea
Francois LeRoux & Benjamin Henthorn | James Ward
Kate Carey | Margaret Mc Auliffe

Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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35min
November 12, 2024 8: Our Way of Thinking (Interlude)
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 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
Col Godley | James Ward
Chief Inspector Burton | Darragh Smith

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Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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8min
November 05, 2024 7: A Revelation at the Opera
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

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Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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32min
October 29, 2024 6: Shot While Trying to Escape
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
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Dramaturgy & Script Support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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29min
October 22, 2024 5: An English Game (Interlude)
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
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Dramaturgy & script support from Peter Dunne
Artwork & Design by Matt Mahon
Marketing & Promotional Support from Claudia Grandez & Hilary Barry

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8min

FAQs about The Greatest Matter:

How many episodes does The Greatest Matter have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.