Entertainment Systems Podcasts

Rob O'Connor

As part of their coursework in the module Broadcasting Technology on BSc (Hons) Entertainment Systems, students at WIT create some radio programmes as a final assignment. Typically, these are broadcast on Beat 102-103, thanks to our long-standing partnership withe South East's largest youth station. Every year, the students have made something different: documentaries, a nativity play, music gigs, comedy - it's largely driven by their own interests. This podcast collects these programmes.

Episodes

  1. Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Delivery of Lines and Iago's Story

    03/09/2015

    Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Delivery of Lines and Iago's Story

    In the final part of Shakespeare Rhyme & Reason, we look at how the actor's delivery of lines can affect our experience of Shakespeare's text, using Romeo & Juliet and Othello as examples. Then we look at Iago's story, from the perspective of a few drama students getting ready for an audition.

    18 min
  2. Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Othello as the Outsider

    03/02/2015

    Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Othello as the Outsider

    In this episode of Shakespeare Rhyme & Reason, we delve into the character of Othello, look at his strengths and flaws and see how his relationship with Iago drives the plot of the play. We also draw some comparisons between Othello and modern comic book characters, most notably Cyclops from the X-Men and Batman's Harvey Dent.

    16 min
  3. Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Iago in Focus

    02/23/2015

    Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Iago in Focus

    In this episode we look at one of Shakespeare's most famous villains. Iago from Othello. We explore his motivations, how important he is to the Shakespeare cannon and his influence on other works. Originally Broadcast: 22nd February 2015

    17 min
  4. Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Is Shakespeare Relevant?

    02/16/2015

    Shakespeare: Rhyme & Reason. Is Shakespeare Relevant?

    In this episode, we explore if Shakespeare's works are relevant today and draw comparisons between some of Shakespeare's most famous characters and modern day counterparts, such as Frank Underwood, Walter White and Batman. Originally Broadcast: 15th February 2015

    16 min
  5. Reboots & Remixes - Movies & TV

    01/16/2014

    Reboots & Remixes - Movies & TV

    In this episode of Reboots & Remixes (the longest in the series!), we look at how Film & TV have changed over the ten years. Up for discussion are the rise (and rise) of comic book movies, franchise pictures, remakes and reboots, special effects, gender roles, cinema attendance, internet streaming, piracy, narrative structures in TV programmes and a little bit about the Irish film & TV industry. This episode was written, edited and produced by Sean Moynihan and Rob O'Connor. Features contributions from Andrew Holden (Actor & Critic), Dr. Jenny O'Connor (WIT) Stuart Clarke (Hotpress) and plenty of clips. Originally Broadcast: January 2014.

    25 min
  6. Reboots & Remixes - Technology

    01/16/2014

    Reboots & Remixes - Technology

    There have been huge developments in the ways in which we use technology in 2013, compared with 2003 and many of them are up for discussion in this episode of Reboots & Remixes. Smartphones, tablets, social media, YouTube, Skype, gaming - and we're only scratching the surface. This episode was written, edited and produced by Sean Bray and Rob O'Connor. Features contributions from Eamonn de Leastar (TSSG), Danny O'Dwyer (Gamespot), Dr. Niamh Murphy (WIT) and Stuart Clarke (Hotpress). Originally Broadcast: January 2014.

    23 min
  7. Reboots & Remixes - Money Matters

    01/16/2014

    Reboots & Remixes - Money Matters

    In this episode of Reboots & Remixes, we examine factors that have affected the everyday spending habits among young people in Ireland from 2003 - 2013. Transport costs, social spending, food & drink, income levels - and youth unemployment - it's all in there. The one thing we don't discuss is house prices! This episode was written, edited and produced by Sarah Weldon and Rob O'Connor. Features contributions from Dr. Niamh Murphy (WIT), Dr. Jenny O'Connor (WIT), James Redmond (WIT), Tom Ryan (Phil Grimes' bar), Jim Carroll (The Irish Times) and Stuart Clarke (Hotpress). Originally Broadcast: January 2014.

    21 min
  8. Reboots & Remixes - Music

    01/16/2014

    Reboots & Remixes - Music

    In this episode, we look at how popular music has changed between 2003 - 2013, from the actual sounds themselves (e.g. is pop music better these days?) to the massive industry shift from being reliant on physical media (e.g. CDs) to the digital distribution methods in use today (e.g. iTunes, Spotify). This episode was written, edited and produced by Ollie Dowling and Rob O'Connor. Features contributions from Jim Carroll (The Irish Times) and Stuart Clarke (Hotpress). Originally Broadcast: January 2014.

    21 min
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As part of their coursework in the module Broadcasting Technology on BSc (Hons) Entertainment Systems, students at WIT create some radio programmes as a final assignment. Typically, these are broadcast on Beat 102-103, thanks to our long-standing partnership withe South East's largest youth station. Every year, the students have made something different: documentaries, a nativity play, music gigs, comedy - it's largely driven by their own interests. This podcast collects these programmes.

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