Nero's Class

RTÉ Kids

Winner of the Best Family series at the Irish Podcast Awards 2023, and shortlisted for Best Comedy and Best Fiction series. Nominated for Best Comedy series at the Torc Awards 2024. A surreal audio odyssey, a modern-day folk tale, and a head-spinning school tour into the uncharted territories of... Mrunglody. Join mainlander Professor Nero (Hugh Cooney) as he tries to teach Rowan (Rian Sheridan), Jacaranda (Elsie Akinduko) and Scoochie Kaboochie (Penny O'Dwyer) on a mythical island surrounded by never-ending distractions. A Bobby Aherne Production, for ages 7 - 407. With a supporting cast including Peter McGann, Aoife Spratt, Alison Spittle, Matthew Carpenter, Bronwyn Murphy White and Brigid McClean. Part of the award-winning catalogue of junior podcasts for kids from RTÉ.

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Dec 10, 2025 · 30 min
Meet me in Mrunglody
It’s December 20th, and Professor Nero is stunned to learn that his pupils have never heard of Christmas. His lesson plan sparks a cultural exchange and a festive quest filled with peculiar traditions and heartwarming tales… and some surprise encounters with a few familiar faces. Season 3 coming Summer 2026 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E1
Jun 10, 2024 · 16 min
S02E01 - CASH FOR PIGS
Immediately following the events of the first series, we join Nero’s Class in their travelling treehouse classroom, somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. They’ve finally surrendered to Jacaranda’s demands to go meet her beloved penpal Penny in Pennsylvania… but first, they’ll have to find her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E2
Jun 9, 2024 · 14 min
S02E02 - Free Stuff Cave
On the hunt for a lost trinket, Nero’s Class find themselves deep within Mrunglody’s mysterious network of caves… where they stumble upon something that Nero hoped had been lost forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E3
Jun 8, 2024 · 16 min
S02E03 - Scooch Gets a Splinter
Local Mrunglodian Frank the Cabbage calls upon Nero’s Class to investigate why Mrunglody’s smooth-talking radio host is never off the air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E4
Jun 7, 2024 · 15 min
S02E04 - From Nero to Hero
After an unexpected delivery from The Ahwujjastop, Professor Nero finds himself struggling to juggle his work/life balance on a school tour to The Mainland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E5
Jun 6, 2024 · 13 min
S02E05 - The New Student
A new name on the roll opens up a WHOLE new tin of worms for Professor Nero. Could this prove to be his last straw... or might this new pupil be outstanding in his field? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E6
Jun 5, 2024 · 16 min
S02E06 - Hey, Nice Jumper!
Professor Nero obtains a malfunctioning mobile phone under dubious circumstances, but soon finds himself bored of the rings… leading to an epic quest, a series of frightening encounters, and one GORGEOUS jumper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E7
Jun 4, 2024 · 17 min
S02E07 - Laughterland
Professor Nero’s career guidance exercise results in a field trip to the funniest place on Earth… assuming that they can get past the sword-wielding, riddle-giving goblin at the gate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E8
Jun 3, 2024 · 15 min
S02E08 - The Wishy-Washy Guy
Professor Nero teaches his class about the meaning of words, the power of language, and why you should always think before you talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E9
Jun 2, 2024 · 16 min
S02E09 - Hundreds and Thousands
Professor Nero runs into some difficulty enforcing his strict “No Eating in Class” policy… especially after accidentally introducing Mrunglody to an irresistible Mainlander delicacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 · E10
May 31, 2024 · 19 min
S02E010 - The Genius
A malfunctioning Ahwujjastop sets Nero’s Class off on a mission to restore the sacred peculiarity of their island. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2022 · 1 min
Trailer - Season 1 Nero's Class
Join the befuddled Professor Nero, his three reluctant pupils, and a series of uninvited guests on the ultimate field trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E1
Nov 6, 2022 · 24 min
S01E01 - Mrunglody 101
A soggy Professor Nero awakens on a mysterious beach, with no memory of how he ended up there. Has he been shipwrecked? Thrown overboard by pirates? Kidnapped by cannibals? Or is the truth far more sinister than any of that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E2
Nov 5, 2022 · 22 min
S01E02 - Music 101
The class is visited by a local musician, which leads to a Tuesday that Nero's Class will never forget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E3
Nov 4, 2022 · 26 min
S01E03 - History 101
On an unscheduled school tour to The One Wonder of the World, it seems as though the class might actually be about to get some learning done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E4
Nov 3, 2022 · 22 min
S01E04 - Business 101
A talk from a visiting hairbrush salesman might sound like one of the most boring lessons imaginable... but c'mon... this is Mrunglody! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E5
Nov 2, 2022 · 22 min
S01E05 - Literature 101
A message from The Mainland interrupts what was definitely going to be another solid day's worth of teaching from Professor Nero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 · E6
Nov 1, 2022 · 29 min
S01E06 - Finale 101
Cornered and defeated, the children of Mrunglody wonder if they'll ever see their beloved island again... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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