Documentary on One Podcast
1,856 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 68 ratingsMulti award winning documentaries from Ireland telling real life stories. With over 1,800 documentaries on offer, the Documentary On One Podcast has the largest archive of documentaries available in the world, dating as far back as 1954, right up to the present day. Winner of over 340 national and international awards. Producer of podcast series 'GunPlot' and 'The Nobody Zone'. Immerse yourself in a world of sound, story and character.
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Episodes
Vinyl Fantasy
April 08, 2011 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBNo-one ever says "Come around and listen to my latest download". D.I.T. student, Robert McDonald marks the passing of vinyl - its decline began when he was still a child. Featuring Irish radio legend, Pat James. (The Curious Ear - short Irish radio docs.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did Michael Keogh Save Hitler?
April 02, 2011 12:00 - 39 minutes - 17.8 MBIrish man Michael Keogh claims to have saved Hitler's life before he became 'Führer'. Could this be true? Could a Carlow man, who left home at 16 and lived a life of pseudonyms, disguise, conspiracy and war have had such an impact on modern history? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Beneath the pfffff...
April 01, 2011 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBNick Coleman, Guardian music journalist, loses his ability to hear music. He tells producer, Yvonne Nolan. "I can hear beneath the pfffff a drowning choir, accompanied by a tiny monkey playing a teeny pipe organ..." (The Curious Ear, Broadcast 2008) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Did Michael Keogh Save Hitler?
April 01, 2011 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIrish man Michael Keogh claims to have saved Hitler's life before he became 'Führer'. Could a Carlow man, who left home at 16 and lived a life of pseudonyms, disguise, conspiracy, and war, have had such an impact on modern history? (2011) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curios Here
March 30, 2011 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.81 MBAt the International Art and Antiques Fair in Dublin, dealers talk about the business: Stupid mistakes they made, clever deals they pulled and whether or not you can persuade anyone to buy anything. This is amusing, from the inside out (The Curious Ear) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Raving Loons vs Northside Nightjars (The Curious Ear)
March 24, 2011 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBForget your Formula 1 or the All-Ireland - these guys chase around looking for half a bird. The annual Dublin Bird Race for birdspotters. Terry Flanagan goes along. Guess how many they spot in a day, 10, 30, 50? No, much much more. (Radio documentary) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My Dad
March 21, 2011 12:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat is to be a single dad: by getting unique access to the intimate relationships between three single fathers and their children, this documentary is delves into the personal and emotional side to single or separated fatherhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To Love Two Countries
March 19, 2011 12:00 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBSt. Patrick's Day, New York: A story of four witnesses to history; the adventures of leaving Ireland on ships, the friendships and matches, the Irish dancehalls and Saint Patrick's Day in the city where it probably has most resonance: New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Julie's Patrick's Day (The Curious Ear)
March 17, 2011 12:00 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBSt. Patrick's Day Parade 2011, Monaghan Town (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Licking King: Oscars Well (for Today with PK)
March 15, 2011 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.06 MBMick Malone, widower, 87, has a dream....Jessica and Oscars are part of it. (A short feature from the home of radio documentaries in Ireland) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Groundhog & Mirror (The Curious Ear)
March 09, 2011 12:00 - 11 minutes - 9.73 MBJane O'Connor's story of her final years with her mother. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Statuesque (The Curious Ear)
March 03, 2011 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.28 MBMaeve Taylor can be seen standing outside the Custom House, Dublin for the past 60 years. (A short Irish documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonesetter TD (The Curious Ear)
February 27, 2011 12:00 - 19 minutes - 7.75 MBThomas Burke's strange pact with the people of Clare. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Meat Factory Ear Worms (The Curious Ear)
February 23, 2011 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAn award winning documentary from Richie Beirne as he reveals the techniques he used for dealing with a mind-numbing job on the killing lines. (A short radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear: Soundtory
February 18, 2011 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MBElectroacoustic composer, Guillaume Beauron's take on Tory Island off the coast of North West Ireland. It's a very remote island, just two and a half miles long and three quarters of a mile wide. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear: Delaney's Bikes
February 11, 2011 12:00 - 11 minutes - 9.94 MBAn Irish bike shop that's nearly as old as the bicycle itself... Producer: Nancy Previs (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
My Dad's Depression
January 30, 2011 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBAn honest, open, and brave story about mental illness. Much is said depression and its sufferers, but how does depression affect families? This is Conor McGinnity's story of how his father's depression affected his entire family. (First Broadcast 2011) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sex Slave: A Survivor's Story
January 27, 2011 12:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIris is a 32yr old woman with a difficult past - a number of years ago, she was kidnapped and trafficked into the enforced world of prostitution. This documentary tells her harrowing story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Election 2011 - The Count Day
January 27, 2011 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.26 MBAt the end of the 1st count day - As Ireland prepares for a new government, this is a mix of the highs and lows of a day that saw a seismic shift in the political landscape of Ireland. A new era has begun - Compiled from RTE Radio 1's election coverage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear: What Can You See?
January 21, 2011 12:00 - 17 minutes - 13.6 MBLook out over the rooftops of Cairo with Colette Kinsella. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On the beach at Banna
January 20, 2011 12:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBRecorded over five days at Banna Beach in Kerry, this story follows 9yr old Brian Spillane as he takes part in a surf camp for autistic children. Trying new things can be extremely difficult for children with autism. Surely this will be a challenge too far See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear: Junction 16
January 19, 2011 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBFarmer turned church minister, Trevor Stevenson, looks down on a motorway junction and reminisces. (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear: Gleeless
January 14, 2011 12:00 - 11 minutes - 9.55 MBWhat are US High Schools really like? (A short Irish radio documentary from RTE Radio Ireland.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
City of Tents
January 13, 2011 12:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBJanuary 12th 2010, an earthquake hits Haiti killing over 230,000 and making 1 million homeless. 1yr on, this documentary focuses on the life of St.Gerard's, a Haitian school run by the Redemptorist Priests and funded by the Irish charity Misean Cara. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear: They're Not All Gone
January 07, 2011 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBPaula Carroll's stories of traditional musicians in Co.Clare (Funded by the BAI Sound & Vision Fund). A short radio documentary from RTE Radio, Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
8 Years On
January 01, 2011 12:00 - 37 minutes - 16.8 MBA multi award winning documentary telling the story of a mother and son after a life seperated by drug addiction. Lynda Barton was born into 1960's Ballymun in Dublin, tried drugs at 13 and soon after had 2 babies. Her son Chris finally re-unites with her. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: A Long Way Home
January 01, 2011 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBKeiko was a male orca who starred in the three Free Willy movies. This documentary charts Keiko's journey from a Mexico city amusement park to the Westman islands in Iceland where he is preparing for freedom - on his way back home. (2001) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Pints and Parables
December 31, 2010 12:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBIrish pubs and their clientele are revered the world over for their charm, drink and general hospitality. We enter into the hearts of some Irish pubs and 'watering holes' - to hear conversations filled with comedy and commentary. (Broadcast 1990) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Timmy the Brit McCarthy
December 30, 2010 12:00 - 36 minutes - 35.1 MBTimmy "The Brit" McCarthy spent years of his life in England. He returned to Ireland in the 1960's and his interest in Irish Set dancing brought him in contact with people who were largely responsible for the revival and continuance of the tradition (2008) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Nightsingers of Brighton
December 29, 2010 12:00 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MBEvery year, villagers in a tiny village in Newfoundland ring in the New Year with an 18th century New Year's carol brought over from Europe with the first Irish and English settlers. This is a story of keeping beautiful old traditions alive and kicking. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Soldier Chorus Line Christmas Concert in Lebanon
December 23, 2010 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.3 MBChristmas time can be a lonely time for the soldiers who are away from home. To cheer them up Treasa Davison organised a Christmas concert with the talented Irish soldiers at Camp Shamrock in South Lebanon. Treasa describes her experience. (1997) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2010): Lumps of Coal
December 22, 2010 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAdults complain that, when they were children, bold kids still got presents. College students make naughty and nice lists, study interview techniques and finally research and make a short documentary. Children tell stories of boldness at Christmas. (First Broadcast 2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Heel Up
December 19, 2010 12:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBA look at the art of traditional dancing or 'damhsa ar an sean-'nós. Rescued from near death almost twenty years ago it is now flourishing in its south Connemara heartland and spreading throughout the country like a hill fire. (2006) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: What you may call it, Drugs and Liver Transplants
December 18, 2010 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBThis is a documentary about what might have been. It's a story about the 1960's Dublin beat group The Movement. We go in search of them to try and get to the bottom of the stories about this one time infamous Dublin band. (2005) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2010) : Planespo...Aviation Enthusiasts
December 17, 2010 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSarah Jane and Keith Redmond are two listeners who got in touch to suggest that we make a programme about planespotters at Dublin Airport. In turn, we suggested that they make the programme. So, they did. The programme speaks to aviation enthusiasts including main interviewee, Anthony Murphy (First Broadcast 2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Walking on Water
December 11, 2010 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBJanet Gray is a blind Northern Irish Water Skier and 3 times World Champion. In 2003, she nearly died in a water skiing accident. This documentary follows Janet as she defies medical convention and makes a comeback to competitive water skiing. (2008) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Address is Shelter
December 10, 2010 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn 1970’s Ireland, the underworld of the poor and homeless was a hidden world known only to its inhabitants. However, 47yr old Duncan, who lives in a converted railway hut with 15 other people, allows Pat Feely into the secrets of his daily life (1976) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Unfamiliar Families
December 09, 2010 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAn exploration of the difficulties and challenges faced by same sex couples in Ireland. Rachel and Michelle have been a couple for seven years. Despite the wedding rings they wear, this family is not accepted by everyone. So, what has to change? (2005) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DocArchive: Two Ladies of Galway
December 04, 2010 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBLady Augusta Gregory was at the centre of the Irish Literary Revival around the turn of the 20th century. Her grand-daughters Anne and Catherine revisit their ancestral Galway home in Coole – sharing stories and memories of Ireland’s literary greats (2005) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive: This is his life Eamon Andrews
December 03, 2010 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBDes Hickey takes us on a journey through the life of Eamon Andrews. Born and raised in Dublin, little did he know that his passion for boxing (he was an Irish Junior Middleweight champion) would lead to a long and successful career in broadcasting (1976) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Turn Right At Colorado Springs
December 02, 2010 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBTwo miles high in the thin air of the Rocky Mountains, a group of Irish people arrive on a volunteer mission to repair the legendary Colorado Trail. This is a tale of high adventure, generosity of spirit and selfless gallantry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Doc Archive: Tullaghmurray Lass
December 02, 2010 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBFebruary 14th 2002 at 3.40am, the Tullaghmurray Lass set sail from Kilkeel, Co. Down. Michael Green (54), his son Michael (33) and his grandson Michael (8) were on board. 2hrs later, their boat sank with the loss of three generations of a family. (2005) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2010): Ice Road Trucker
December 01, 2010 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBDave Miller from CBC Canada in Yellowknife, Northern Territories, records Alex Debogorski as he drives his load across the harsh environment of frozen lakes to diamond mines in northern Canada. (First Broadcast 2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Fr. Paddy - A Young Man on a Mission
November 26, 2010 12:00 - 37 minutes - 16.9 MBA documentary about 36-year-old Fr. Paddy Byrne, exploring one man's view on the challenges and complexities of life as a priest in 2010. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2010): Girls On Wax
November 26, 2010 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBAn extract from Louise Noone's final year documentary made as part of the Media Arts Course in the Dublin Institute of Technology. She tells the story of female DJs, as they discuss their love of music, dance and their craft. (First Broadcast 2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2011): Making My Coffin
November 22, 2010 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBTyrone woman, Winifred Thompson, is preparing for death, but is not ill. She is cutting willow to weave her own coffin. Stephanie Ritson contributes a piece of prose to the day. (First Broadcast 2011) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Yola - Lost for Words
November 18, 2010 12:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBThe search for a lost language called Yola takes Shane Dunphy from a sunken island in Wexford harbour to the heart of rural Dorset and the ancient pathways of Cornwall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2010): The Sound of Science
November 16, 2010 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBAs part of Science Week, 2010, the science club from Moyle Park College, Clondalkin, Dublin went to visit the science labs at NUI Maynooth. Made by Terry Flanagan. (First Broadcast 2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Curious Ear (2010): "World's First Programme on an iPhone (Possibly)"
November 10, 2010 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBA gimmick? Yes, but worth a try - this entire programme was recorded, edited and sent for transmission on a smartphone. The programme speaks to different people in Cork City about their relationship with their phones. (First Broadcast 2010) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Little Cross of Bronze
November 09, 2010 12:00 - 16 minutesEvery county in Ireland, except one, has at least one winner of the Victoria Cross. This radio documentary delves into this little known aspect of Irish history to find out who these men were and how they won the most prized award for gallantry.