Making audio content (as Shaun & Maurice) is a joint side-project for theatre/dance artist Maurice Kelliher and science communicator Shaun O'Boyle . They create and produce podcast series; original audio content; and full-length radio documentaries for streaming; national and overseas radio broadcast; festivals and exhibitions; venues, organisations, and special events—including:
BBC Radio 4, the Documentary on Newstalk radio series, Science Gallery Dublin, University College Dublin, Irish Design 2015, LGBT History Month UK, Dunsink Observatory, Inspirefest, Science Gallery International, Trinity College Dublin, Science Foundation Ireland, Bright Club (IE), BBC World Service, Silicon Republic, and the Horizon2020 project/PERITIA.
In 2017, they were shortlisted to the final 11 (from hundreds of worldwide entries) for the Alan Whicker Audio Recognition Award, for their radio documentary about the lives of Irish LGBTQ+ Travellers: Prejudice and Pride.
Selected press—
"An intelligent unpicking of how controversies have altered our trust in science" — The Guardian | on The Trust Race (podcast series)
"In a word, it's epic" — Brian Finnegan | on 35 Years of GCN Magazine (documentary)
“A gripping, groundbreaking documentary” — GCN (Gay Community News) | on Prejudice and Pride
“A fantastic production“ — The Irish Times | on Tales From The Cryptid (documentary)
“Essential listening...it's not just powerful, it’s enlightening” — Silicon Republic | on All Mine (documentary)
“Absorbing…If only all minorities got such a nuanced hearing“ — The Irish Times | on Leaving the Island (documentary)
“Carefully crafted…a treat to listen to” — The Irish Times | on the Science Gallery Dublin Podcast