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OFFSITEEpisode 12- John McCarthyI talk to Writer, actor and performer John McCarthy about his work with Hammergrin and more recent escapades in podcasting formats.
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2021-02-261h 30
Acting Related - The MySite.Actor PodcastHow John McCarthy created an audio drama podcast with 100k listensWhen I saw that John McCarthy had produced an audio drama podcast I thought: genius.
Why was this a format that had never occurred to me when thinking about creating work? And how had John’s podcast slipped under my radar?
I was even more impressed when I discovered that the series had amassed almost 100,000 listens.
John is an actor, writer, and director, and he has always impressed me with how prolific he is in his creativity. He was nominated last year for best supporting actor in the Irish Theatre awards for his rol...
2020-09-1538 min
In Darkness VastNew CrewThere's a major situation in the Situation Room, Nowhere Beasts very much there and massing on Bocklat's plains, and the assorted bodies inside the Wayfarer Station needing to find a serious way out. And all intent, once again, on the Nervejump... It's the finale of season two, packed full of alarm bells and ominous bass noise... With vocal relief from Niamh Kavanagh, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Daithí O'Donnell, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Sara-Jane Power, Donnchadh O'Conaill, John McCarthy and Ciaran Fitzpatrick. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Let us know if you'll listen to Season Three, on www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://w...
2017-11-1618 min
In Darkness VastLiving Breathing Say-SoThe writers are out of options, the Curator nears the ReCast Depot and Chaser nears the sphere. But what's become of Palos? And for that matter, Nervejump? Find out now, in the penultimate episode of Season Two. Featuring: Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Sara-Jane Power, Daithí O'Donnell, Niamh Kavanagh and John McCarthy. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-11-0812 min
In Darkness VastYoung EarthFrank's 1st MissionThe Thaw Train closes in on its destination. At the other end of the tunnel the Display Globe tries to educate the sole remaining soul of the ReCast Depot. Outside, our hastily assembled search team of two EarthFranks, a Chaser and three Teamus put their differences aside in the search for Palos. Yes, you guessed it: it's the twenty second episode of In Darkness Vast and it's called Young EarthFrank's 1st Mission. Featuring: Daithí O'Donnell, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, John McCarthy, Niamh Kavanagh, Sara-Jane Power, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly and Donnchadh O' Conaill. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: w...
2017-10-3010 min
In Darkness VastSuspicious Mouse`They're waiting, they're waiting, and they'll be good as new'... Palos sits in the Thaw Train, for an audio trip down memory lane. Meanwhile, one of the writers is prepped as Nowhere bait and Nervejump's radio readings need re-scanning... It's In Darkness Vast, Episode XXI: Suspicious Mouse. All our vocal talent gets an outing here, in this order: Daithí O'Donnell, Niamh Kavanagh, John McCarthy, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Donnchadh O' Conaill, Sara-Jane Power, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly and Ciaran Fitzpatrick. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-10-2315 min
In Darkness VastThe ShuffleYes, stories have a habit of concluding, and this one will. But not before you listen to this episode, and the one after, definitely not before then. Palos navigates the innards of the ReCast depot, on her way to the Thaw tunnel. Doom-Buggy gets dragged back into Driver mode on board his greatest enemy, and, in the Wayfarer station, wary and wearing, we meet the writers. Avert your ears and open your eyes; it's Episode XX: The Shuffle. Vocal vessels maintained by Daithí O'Donnell, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Sara-Jane Power, Donnchadh O' Conaill, Niamh Kavanagh, Mary-Lou McCarthy, John McCarthy and Ciaran F...
2017-10-1619 min
In Darkness VastTurning up the Light`Don't worry about me. I'm done for; I've got no body' --- Torrens. Torrens has no body, he's done for, he's not to be worried about. But other concerns remain, embodied and undone. Because EarthFrank's been given a Skinthetic and a Nervejump Flowdose and he's about to Flow as himself... Here you hear Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Daithí O'Donnell, John McCarthy, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Niamh Kavanagh, Sara-Jane Power and Donnchadh O'Conaill. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-10-1615 min
In Darkness VastNow bring in my daughter`Every Teamus is summoned. We have a situation' --- Beltup. At last, after 17 episodic units, we have arrived at a Situation: the Nowheres are lowing, and it's not a nice noise. Meanwhile, EarthFrank waits for another EarthFrank, and Nervejump's mass increases suddenly. It can only be another episode of In Darkness Vast, unless a remarkably similar story under another title exists elsewhere. This episode unleashes the stored up soundwaves of Niamh Kavanagh, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Daithí O'Donnell and Sara-Jane Power. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r...
2017-10-0215 min
In Darkness VastAhead of the Bocklat SunTwenty minutes of more eked out of the liminal, turned by hand and for a limited time only: Myrtling meets the mysterious machine on the Bocklat Plains, Chaser of Groves comes out of Flow, and there's a disturbing development at the ReCast Depot. This episode arranges Daithí O'Donnell, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Niamh Kavanagh, Sara-Jane Power, Mary-Lou McCarthy and John McCarthy. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-09-2513 min
In Darkness VastNight-Mesh & the BladesChaser of Groves Flows for the first time. We all get to listen in. Myrtling's dropping his cargo at the Teamus HQ, and a familiar voice from Season One makes new noises, from a new place... It's the punchiest eleven minutes of audio we've produced yet. It's In Darkness Vast, Episode XVI: Night-Mesh & the Blades. This episode contains Sara-Jane Power, Donnchadh O'Conaill, Niamh Kavanagh, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Daithí O'Donnell and John McCarthy. Story, script and sounds by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-09-1811 min
In Darkness VastReCastRangefountain's out of HQ for the day, braving the Bocklat Plains. She's meant to be dropping by a depot to pick up an EarthFrank. It couldn't be as easy as that though, could it? Seventeen minutes and fifty-one seconds of aural attention will answer, conclusively. It's Hammergrin's In Darkness Vast, Episode XV - with a title its cast don't deserve. Season Two continues. `ReCast' features Daithí O'Donnell, Niamh Kavanagh, John McCarthy, Sara-Jane Power, Mary-Lou McCarthy, and Lucie Ryan-Donnelly. Story, script and sound by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-09-1117 min
In Darkness VastTeamusWhat happens on this remote planet, and why does the Curator pay so little attention to it? Are Harness meant to be looking after this? For that matter, who are Harness? Episode XIV has many answers to questions you didn't know you had. This episode features Mary-Lou McCarthy, Lucie Ryan-Donnelly, Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Niamh Kavanagh. Story, script and sound by John McCarthy. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-09-0417 min
In Darkness VastNowhere Beasts Who is the Curator? Why does she need a Hoverview? And what the Jupiter's become of the Nervejump crew? We told you there was more. There is more. It's In Darkness Vast: Season Two. This episode features Niamh Kavanagh, Mary-Lou McCarthy, Sara-Jane Power and Lucie Ryan-Donnelly. Editing and sound design by John McCarthy. We like hearing from you, even if we haven't yet. Web: www.hammergrin.com | Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/InDarknessVast | © Hammergrin, 2017.
2017-08-2818 min
In Darkness VastTo Greater Things`The walls... they are opening!' Tally discrepancies, rear sections, thruster rewirings and mutinous specimens. It's the Season One finale episode! Will the crew outwit Nervejump? What's up with Palos? And what exactly does this supply emissary supply? Find out this time... In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Donnchadh O Conaill, Sara-Jane Power and John McCarthy. Get the full season of In Darkness Vast on iTunes, Blubrry, Stitcher, Soundcloud, TuneIn... All of them really. Do let us know if there's a platform we're not on. Visit www.hammergrin.com for full credits and...
2016-09-1919 min
In Darkness VastLevels of KnowingIt's time for last ditch plans, creaking gangways and emotional farewells... The crew decide whether or not to reboard the Nervejump, EarthFrank is worried, gravely; and Palos wracks her brain for memories of childhood: "Can anyone remember anything about their parents?'' Doom-Buggy: "There were two of them.'' It's nearly over. But for who? In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Sara-Jane Power, John McCarthy, Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Donnchadh O Conaill. Get the latest In Darkness Vast episodes by subscribing on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud. Visit www.hammergrin.com for full credits and to fix the...
2016-09-1214 min
In Darkness VastThe Iteration CalculationThis one has a sobering realisation about just how many times the crew have completed the same two days, a startling revelation about Chaser of Grove's past, and a profound struggle for a shimmering relic... With bonus wristwatch alarms, muffled interrogations and blast-proof prison cells; it can only be In Darkness Vast, Episode X. ``For the life of me, I can't remember a single choice I ever made to go anywhere'' --- Doom-Buggy. There are only TWO episodes left; it would be foolish to stop now. In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features John McCarthy, Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Sara-Jane...
2016-09-0513 min
In Darkness VastThe Fourth ProbeThis one has alien craft, escape pods and weapon turrets. It also has a lot of sleep. And an epiphany: "This may well be the first time in decades we're thinking new thoughts"... Meanwhile, the workings of the Spheroid become ever clearer. It can only be IDV, Episode IX. In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Sara-Jane Power, John McCarthy, Lucie Ryan Donnelly and Donnchadh O Conaill. IDV Season One happens in your headphones or on your speakers. You are not the only one, so to make sure your machine has the full In Darkness Vast suite...
2016-08-2918 min
In Darkness VastInside the Anomaly Part IIChaser of Bullen takes a mysterious glass sphere and hides it, mysteriously. A massive video archive is uncovered. EarthFrank says, `If we do enter that craft again, and I'm not sure we'll want to after seeing this, we'll enter it as different people, profoundly different.' Nothing is quite the same as it was an episode ago... It can only be IDV, Episode VIII. In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Donnchadh O Conaill, Sara-Jane Power, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, John McCarthy and Lucie Ryan Donnelly. IDV Season One happens in headphones and speakers across the known world, largely thanks to...
2016-08-2208 min
In Darkness VastInside the Anomaly Part INervejump crashlands, there's a new character and the Chaser of Bullens are missing. Meanwhile EarthFrank mispronounces Palos' name and there's a significant amount of mouth frothing... It can only be IDV, Episode VII. In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Sara-Jane Power, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Donnchadh O Conaill and John McCarthy. IDV Season One happens in headphones and speakers across the known world, largely thanks to the internet. To make sure your machine has IDV every time there's a new episode, SUBSCRIBE to Hammergrin on Soundcloud, Stitcher or iTunes. Visit www.hammergrin.com for updates, newsletter sign-ups...
2016-08-1512 min
In Darkness VastNeither up nor downNervejump finally enters the anomaly. There are external floodlights, some kind of walkway system and EarthFrank getting carried away... It can only be episode VI: Neither up nor Down. In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Sara-Jane Power, Donnchadh O Conaill, John McCarthy, Lucie Ryan Donnelly, and Ciaran Fitzpatrick. IDV Season One happens in headphones and speakers across the known world, largely thanks to the internet. To make sure your machine has InDarknessVast every time there's a new episode, SUBSCRIBE to Hammergrin on Soundcloud, Stitcher or iTunes. Visit www.hammergrin.com for updates, newsletter sign-ups, full credits and to...
2016-08-0812 min
In Darkness VastNo Turning BackThere are glaring errors in the mind-firings of Doom-Buggy, a startling question about room-ceilings, and EarthFrank is in harness and standing by... It can only be IDV, Episode V. In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi serial, features Ciaran Fitzpatrick, John McCarthy, Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Sara-Jane Power and Donnchadh O Conaill. IDV Season One happens in headphones and speakers across the known world, largely thanks to the internet. To make sure your machine has IDV every time there's a new episode, SUBSCRIBE to Hammergrin on Soundcloud, Stitcher or iTunes. Visit www.hammergrin.com for updates, newsletter sign-ups, full credits and to...
2016-08-0110 min
In Darkness VastDesperate MeasuresEarthFrank discovers a docket in the Supply Room and learns a new word; Crew-member Bullen won't ever be the same again; there are space-suit stains, scent bubbles, lettuce sandwiches and dilated pupils... It can only be In Darkness Vast. Featuring Donnchadh O Conaill, Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Sara-Jane Power, John McCarthy and Ciaran Fitzpatrick. IDV Season One is a bold endeavour that splices your ears to our story: it would be painful to de-splice now. SUBSCRIBE to Hammergrin on Soundcloud, Stitcher and iTunes and watch out for new episodes every Monday. Visit hammergrin.com for updates, newsletter sign-ups, full credits...
2016-07-2518 min
In Darkness VastChaser of Groves Part IIThe creature talks, and she has something extraordinary to say... Featuring Donnchadh O Conaill, Sara-Jane Power, John McCarthy, Ciaran Fitzpatrick and Lucie Ryan Donnelly. Season One of In Darkness Vast is a thing of bits and bytes, that thrives on duplication. Make it multiply, by SUBSCRIBING for your weekly installments on Soundcloud, iTunes and Stitcher. Visit hammergrin.com for updates, credits and more, about In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi Serial. © Hammergrin, 2016.
2016-07-1812 min
In Darkness VastChaser of Groves Part IThere's something waiting in the Gallery View Room. And it has a space satchel... Featuring Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, John McCarthy, Donnchadh O Conaill and Sara-Jane Power. Season One of In Darkness Vast is fueled entirely by the clicks of mice and trackpads. SUBSCRIBE to Hammergrin on Soundcloud or iTunes for weekly installments. Visit hammergrin.com for updates, credits and more, about In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi Serial. © Hammergrin, 2016.
2016-07-1109 min
In Darkness VastAnomalies AboundThe craft Nervejump wakes its unsuspecting crew from their space slumber... Featuring Lucie Ryan Donnelly, Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Donnchadh O Conaill, Sara-Jane Power and John McCarthy. Season One of In Darkness Vast is brought to you by the magic of the internet. SUBSCRIBE to Hammergrin on Soundcloud or iTunes for weekly installments. Visit hammergrin.com for updates, credits and more, about In Darkness Vast, the Sci-Fi Serial. © Hammergrin, 2016.
2016-07-0408 min