The Seán Chorus

Hosted by Cork-born ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Seán Ronayne, The Seán Chorus brings the beauty of the natural world directly to your ears.Following a five-year journey to record all of Ireland’s birds, Seán has built an extraordinary archive of over 40,000 recordings. From farting seals to vibrating leafhoppers, and of course plenty of birdsong, if it’s natural and makes a sound, Seán has it.Now, with his new podcast, Seán has found the perfect way to bring these sounds to life and tell the personal stories and adventures behind them.A sanctuary of calm from the madness of daily life, the show blends unscripted field audio, studio reflections, and conversations with nature lovers.

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An Introduction: Becoming "Nature Boy" Aug 27, 2026

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Seán Chorus!

This week, our host Seán Ronayne introduces himself and shares the deeply personal journey that shaped his life and career.

From childhood memories and surviving a life threatening illness to collecting over 30,000 nature recordings, Seán reflects on his lifelong bond with the natural world. The episode is packed with wild soundscapes and stories, including the mistle thrush, insect steps, rogue humans, slugs, swallows and more.

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This is a HeadStuff podcast produced by Hilary Barry and Dan Wilcox. Original artwork is by Matt Mahon.

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The Seán Chorus is Coming Soon! Aug 20, 2026

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Episode one of The Seán Chorus is out Thursday the 27th of August!

Hosted by Cork-born ornithologist and wildlife sound recordist Seán Ronayne, The Seán Chorus brings the beauty of the natural world directly to your ears.

Following a five-year journey to record all of Ireland's birds, Seán has built an extraordinary archive of over 40,000 recordings. From farting seals to vibrating leafhoppers, and of course plenty of birdsong, if it's natural and makes a sound, Seán has it.

Now, with his new podcast, Seán has found the perfect way to bring these sounds to life and tell the personal stories and adventures behind them.

A sanctuary of calm from the madness of daily life, the show blends unscripted field audio, studio reflections, and conversations with nature lovers.

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