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Stephen Holland

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Dublin, Sligo, Zürich
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Covers:  Crime, current affairs, entertainment, human interest, music, and politics.
Local Democracy Reporter @DublinLive | host of Sound Thinking on Spotify | @Screenrant @Independent_ie, @SligoChampion, @Knowknewz @JSchofieldTrust

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Stephen Holland’s Biography

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Stephen Holland is a freelance multimedia journalist from Sligo, Ireland. Previously a reporter for The Irish Independent and The Sligo Champion, he covers everything from local politics to human interest features. Notably, his stories highlighted the ever-worsening Irish housing crisis, the socio-economic and political barriers faced by those with debilitating illnesses, and the humanitarian efforts to support refugees and address homelessness in rural Ireland.

While completing his MA in Jour…

Stephen Holland’s Journalist Portfolio

The Kinks Theatrical Years

The Kinks Theatrical Years

Welcome to the Theatri-KINK-al Years, Sound Thinking's eight-part deep dive into The Kinks most divisive era.

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Born Again Bob

Born Again Bob

Born Again Bob is a five part podcast series dealing with the religious awakening of music legend Bob Dylan.

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Yacht Rock

Yacht Rock

I cordially invite you to climb on board the Sound Thinking Endless Summer Luxury Cruise. There's groovin' mo…

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The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector

The Rise and Fall of Phil Spector

Famed record produce and convicted murderer Phil Spector's life was one filled with violence and tragedy and …

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The Bowie Project

The Bowie Project

This 31-part podcast series examine every David Bowie record starting with his 1967 debut right up to 2016's …

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Articles

When Will Disney's Moana Live-Action Remake Release On Streaming?

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The latest of Disney’s live-action remakes has hit theaters, but musical movie lovers are truly curious when Moana will land on Disney+. Released on July 10, 2026, this new version of the modern classic trades the bubbly animation of the original for a live-action retelling featuring a (mostly) new cast, updated visuals, and many of the beloved songs that made the 2016 film such a phenomenon.
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10 Greatest Mindless 80s Action Movies Of All Time, Ranked

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The 1980s were an incredible time for mindless action, as some of the greatest movie stars of all time were at their best. This was the heyday of legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, and so many of today's blockbuster favorites could only wish they had as much energy and over-the-top absurdity as these weird and wild releases.
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Disney's Live-Action Moana Doesn't Have A Post-Credits Scene, But There's Another Reason To Stay

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The potential inclusion of a post-credits scene is a major reason audiences stick around after the story concludes, but the live-action Moana offered an entirely different reason for viewers to stay put. As a remake of a modern Disney classic, Catherine Laga'aia stepped into the role of Motunui's chief's daughter, Moana, while Dwayne Johnson reprised his role from the animated films as the shapeshifting demigod Maui.
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Awards

Radio Production of the Year Award

2022 - Journalism

Winner of the Radio Production of the Year award at the 2022 SMEDIA's for my radio documentary 'Nun Left Behind'. This half hour production tells the story of what it means to be a nun in Ireland today through the lived experience of seven nuns. It explores issues around vocational and charity work, religion and education, as well as sexual abuse scandals involving the Catholic Church The award was judged and presented by 2FM’s Thomas Crosse who said: “I haven’t stopped thinking about this podcast since I listened to it. It has intrigued me to a point where think a tv doc/series on it should be explored."

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