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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

The Congolese guitar maestro, composer, and singer Niwel Tsumbu has become one of the most sought-after musicians in Ireland since he made this country his home in 2004. And this without ever consciously pursuing a career in music. Music was simply a... more
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Seems like it’s made for children. What could’ve been a hugely interesting subject proved to be boring and badly presented. A more capable and interesting presenter might have saved this episode. The researchers should be given an award for amassing the most boring interviewees imaginable. Yawn.
Although they are a tad politically correct and right-on, they are still worth listening to and well worth the download.
I particularly liked the episodes on urban-foraging & watch-making.
For a Commercial Radio Station to produce a Video Documentary of the quality of Futureproof Hunts The Northern Lights is astounding. Bravo Newstalk!
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Apple Podcasts | #192 |
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This program tends to explore documentary-style narratives that intersect culture, history, and current affairs, often through in-depth profiles and issue-driven investigations. Recent episodes highlight diasporic music, the social history of urban spaces, theatre and performance traditions, and urgent humanitarian stories, with a strong emphasis on lived experience, representation, and community voices. Notable strengths include a knack for weaving personal testimony with broader contexts, plus a diverse slate of expert commentators and guests across arts, history, and social issues. The format often blends archival context with contemporary relevance, making it suitable for listeners who enjoy thoughtfully produced, richly reported storyt... more
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Recent guests on Documentary on Newstalk include:
1. Niwel Tsumbu
2. Ríonach Giddens
3. Eamonn Cagney
4. Mel Mercier
5. Mihál Osúlávon
6. Donal Lani
7. Olena Zhuravlyova
8. Rita Sakr
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