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Docs That Rock Podcast
by Big Heads Media
Docs That Rock is a weekly podcast about documentary films. Presented by Cherida d'Arcy and Tracey Ferguson. Recorded in Galway city on the wild west coast of Ireland. On twitter @DocsRockPodcast. #DocsRockPodcast #Documentaries #Film #Podcast #Ireland Contact: [email protected]
Episodes
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Murder at the Cottage and A Murder in West Cork
Double episode reviewing 2 documentaries about the brutal murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork Ireland in 1996. Murder at the Cottage: The Search for Justice for Sophie by Jim Sheridan and the Netflix doc Sophie: A Murder in West Cork. Two days before Christmas in 1996, was brutally...
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Docs That Rock - Ghostwatch
It was a time before horror was an everyday reality but this iconic pseudo documentary shook the British Isles when it was first aired back in 1992. It caused terror but started a life long love of horror for 11 yr old Cherida and possibly brought a friendly poltergeist into Tracy's present day...
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Halloween Episode. The Enfield Haunting
The Enfield poltergeist was a claim of supernatural activity at 284 Green Street, a council house in Enfield, London, England, between 1977 and 1979 involving two sisters, aged 11 and 13. Warning: The sound quality on this episode is horrifying. Listen at your own peril....and Happy Halloween to...
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The Disappearance of Madeline McCann
This documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family in Portugal in 2007. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Tiger King
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness. We discuss this crazy documentary series. A zoo owner with over 200 big cats spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish Village
RE-RELEASE in honour of St. Patricks Day. We review the wonderful documentary 'Strange Occurrences in a Small Irish Village' (2016) Knock is a small Irish village but it has big heart. We talk miracles, moving statues and movie making. This documentary is available to buy at...
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The Edge of Democracy
In this episode Cherida and Tracey review 'The Edge of Democracy' which was Oscar-nominated this year. The Edge of Democracy sees political documentary and personal memoir collide in this exploration into the complex truth behind the unravelling of two Brazilian presidencies. ★ Support this…
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American Factory
American Factory is a 2019 OSCAR (TM) nominated documentary, directed by Bognar and Reichert. The "American" factory is situated in Dayton, Ohio and run by Chinese company Fayao. It's a tale of culture clash and labor politics but its use of music and humor makes this a remarkable piece of film...
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Behind The Curve
We discuss the 2018 documentary film 'Behind The Curve' about flat Earth believers in the United States. In this doc you meet the growing, worldwide community of theorists who defend the belief that the Earth is flat while living in a society who strongly rejects it. ★ Support this podcast on...
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Docs That Rock - Dreams Of A Life
Carol Morley sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph. Join us as we discuss this documentary, hot priest, gin in a tin,...
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Docs That Rock - Chasing Ice
Chasing Ice is a 2012 documentary film about the efforts of nature photographer James Balog and his Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) to publicize the effects of climate change, directed by Jeff Orlowski. This documentary is truly shocking and presses the urgency for us to act now. Join us as we talk…
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Docs That Rock - Wrinkles The Clown
Wrinkles the Clown is a 2019 American documentary comedy horror film directed by Michael Beach Nichols. The film follows a man known as Wrinkles the Clown who lives in Naples, Florida. For a fee of "a few hundred dollars", he will attend birthdays, scare misbehaving kids, and prank people. Join…
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Docs That Rock - Surviving Mumbai
Surviving Mumbai is the story of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack told by those who managed to survive it. The filmmakers of the recent release Hotel Mumbai were inspired by the documentary and the experiences of the hostages to create the film. A must see! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Docs That Rock - The Quiet One
Its always the quiet one you have to watch because they are watching you! Oliver Murray's The Quiet One is a beautifully crafted documentary, telling the story of Bill Wyman, former bassist with the Rolling Stones through Bill's own archive. A must see. This episode also features God's Clowns...
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Docs That Rock - The Great Hack
Explore how a data company named Cambridge Analytica came to symbolize the dark side of social media in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Also... Love Island, Bewitched and Dr Pimple Popper
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20 Feet From Stardom, Docs That Rock
This week Tracey and Cherida review the Oscar-winning documentary '20 Feet From Stardom'. Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Docs That Rock The Farthest
Voyager in Space. This compelling documentary chronicles NASA's 1977 launch of twin space probes, sent to capture images of remote planets and carry messages from Earth.
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Docs That Rock - Finders Keepers
When local entrepreneur Shannon Whisnant purchased a grill the last thing he expected was to find a human leg. Fearing it may belong to a dismembered body he contacted law enforcement but soon changed his tune when the owner of the leg, John Wood came looking to claim his leg back. This…
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Docs That Rock: Liam Gallagher: As It Was
Liam Gallagher was a man that many had written off as all "show with no substance". When it all fell apart it was time for time to sink or swim. This documentary offers some unique personal insight into a man who seems to have lost everything only to gain it all back on his own terms. ★ Support...
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Docs That Rock - Man On Wire
Sometimes documentaries transport you back to a simpler time in life when everything was possible. Like that time in 1974 when a French man walked a tightrope between the Twin Towers in New York - without permission. This incredible documentary follows Philippe Petit on his quest to look danger…
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OJ Simpson The Lost Confession
In recently rediscovered recordings of an interview by Judith Regan, O.J. Simpson shares a hypothetical account of what happened on the night his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ron Goldman, were brutally slain.
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Docs That Rock: Remastered: The Lion's Share
Remastered : The Lion's Share begins with Rian Malan's search for the original writers of "The Lion Sleeps tonight" and how a quest which began to see the family get a share of the profits descended slowly into farce. As part of the Netflix Remastered series, The Lion's Share seeks to change the...
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Docs That Rock: Deep Water
Confronted by a perilous sea, bad weather, an unfinished boat and painfully slow progress, sailor Donald Crowhurst faces an impossible dilemma - to continue into the open ocean on his 1968 solo round-the-world race with a leaking boat or return home defeated and bankrupt. Using original 16mm...
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Katie
"Katie" is a beautiful intimate look at the the evolution of Irish Boxing World Champion Katie Taylor as she attempts to rebuild her career after a year of turmoil. The documentary, directed by Ross Whitaker, is the origin story of a phenomenal Irish superwoman who fought all the way to the top.…
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The Legend of Cocaine Island
A family man with no drug running experience searches the Caribbean for a lost stash of cocaine said to be worth at least $2 million.
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Confessions of a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes
This week we discuss Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy tapes. What can we say other than he is extremely wicked, shockingly evil and vile. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Good Hair
Prompted by a question from his young daughter, comic Chris Rock sets out to explore the importance of hair in black culture. Rock interviews celebrities such as Ice-T and Raven Symone, and visits hair salons, stylist competitions and even an Indian temple to learn about hair culture. ★ Support...
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McQueen
McQueen by Documentary Film Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Joan Rivers A Piece Of Work
A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old. We talk about Joan's amazing life, comedy and comedians. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Tickled
There is nothing funny about being tickled. One of the most bizarre documentaries of last year, tickled will leave you exhausted. Join us as we tell you why. Spoiler alert!! as always we recommend you watch the documentary first Enjoy #tickle #davidfarrier #irishdocumentary ★ Support this podcast...
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Remastered: The Miami Showband Massacre
The killing of three members of the Miami Showband sent shock waves across Ireland in 1975. In this documentary, one sole survivor doggedly pursues the truth. Cherida and Tracey discuss this documentary on the latest Docs That Rock Podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The Wolf Pack
This documentary follows a "wolfpack" of young boys and one girl confined to their New York apartment and with nothing but movies to teach them about the outside world. It's simply a must-see. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Leaving Neverland
Leaving Neverland is the powerful self told story of Wade Robson's and James Safechuck's alleged abuse at the hands of Michael Jackson. Trigger warning for sexual abuse. Spoiler alert, we recommend that you watch this documentary before you listen to this podcast. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Jim And Andy
Using 100 hours of footage from the set of "Man on the Moon," filmmaker Chris Smith documents Jim Carrey's transformation into legendary performance artist and comedian Andy Kaufman. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Won't You Be My Neighbor?
He was a quiet revolutionary who shaped a notion. Join us as we discuss the Academy Award nominated documentary Won't you be my Neighbor. A film that captures the essence of Fred Rodgers' life work. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Three Identical Strangers
So is it nature or nuture that makes us who we are? Eddie, Bobby and David found themselves asking just this when they discovered they were separated at birth... but the story gets stranger. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Shirkers
Via IMDB: A woman explores the events surrounding a film she and her friends began making with a mysterious stranger decades ago. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Abducted In Plain Sight
Abducted in plain sight tells the incredibly shocking story of how the Broberg family's lives changed for the worse when they were charmed by the mysterious "B" Trigger warning: sexual violence ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Fyre - Fyre Festival
Episode 33 Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened (2019, dir. Chris Smith) Join us as we follow the ill-fated festival's descent from a celebrity laden must-see into complete anarchy. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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RBG
RBG is an Oscar nominated 2018 American documentary film directed and produced by Betsy West and Julie Cohen, focusing on the life and career of Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Free Solo
Join us as we discuss the Oscar nominations for Documentary Feature and review Cherida's prediction to win! Free Solo follows Alex Hannold and he prepares to climb Le Capitan in Yosemite National Park with his bare hands and without ropes. This episode contains some spoilers. ★ Support this…
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Into The Abyss
This week in Doc That Rock, Werner Herzog's Into The Abyss is our point of discussion. Warning no Werner Herzogs were harmed in the making of this podcast although an attempt at his accent may be considered by some to be criminal and we apologise for that. Ok some of you may notice we recorded…
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The Clinton Affair
We discuss 'The Clinton Affair' A 3 part documentary series filled wth exclusive interviews and archival footage examining Bill Clinton's political scandal of the 1990s and its lasting influence in the United States. We talk Clinton, Monica, Linda Tripp, Ken Starr and much, much more. ★ Support...
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The Imposter
In Episode 27 we discuss Bart Layton's The Imposter, a fascinating tale of a Spanish man whose deception seems to know no bounds. Is it an expert con man or are people helping him along for their own dark interests? Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Going Clear Scientology
Filmmaker Alex Gibney interviews former members of the Church of Scientology and reveals abuses and strange practices within the controversial organization. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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U2 - The Making Of The Joshua Tree
Warning: This episode contains unashamed fangirling, name dropping and a bit of swearing. Join us as we discuss Classic Albums: The Making of The Joshua Tree. We discuss the impact this album and the band, U2 had on us. As a special treat we invite Beyond The Music to explore the albums' themes…
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The Big Eat
The Big Eat is a Channel 4 documentary, produced by Twofour, which follows the search for and training of a British champion to compete in the Competitive Eating World Championships in New York City. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The Barkley Marathon - The Race That Eats Its Young
Episode 23 - The Barkley Marathons - The Race That Eats Its Young. Join us as we discuss the insanity and humanity of this crazy race. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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The 34th - The Story of Marriage Equality in Ireland
Episode 22 The 34th This documentary gives insight into how Ireland became the first state to recognise same sex marriage by public vote. Join us as we recall this emotional moment of social change. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Glory Daze
Episode 21 of Docs That Rock Join us as we talk about Glory Daze: The Life and Times of Michael Alig. This documentary offers an insight into the club kids era of the New York club scene and a crime that shook New York to his Big Apple core. Enjoy! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Docs That Rock is a weekly podcast about documentary films. Presented by Cherida d'Arcy and Tracey Ferguson. Recorded in Galway city on the wild west coast of Ireland. On twitter @DocsRockPodcast. #DocsRockPodcast #Documentaries #Film #Podcast #Ireland Contact: [email protected]
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Docs That Rock is a weekly podcast about documentary films. Presented by Cherida d'Arcy and Tracey Ferguson. Recorded in Galway city on the wild west coast of Ireland. On twitter @DocsRockPodcast. #DocsRockPodcast #Documentaries #Film #Podcast #Ireland Contact: [email protected]
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