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Arena Podcast

RTÉ Radio 1
Dublin
Irish Music
Seamus Heaney
Ireland
Marianne Faithfull
David Bowie
Dublin Theatre Festival
Robert Redford
Irish Literature
RTÉ Short Story Competition
Wuthering Heights
Mental Health
Trinity College Dublin
Hamnet
Train Dreams
Lisa O'neill
Ailbhe Reddy
RTÉ Radio 1
An Alternative Irish Christmas
The Thursday Murder Club

Irish podcast exploring what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment. Listen live every weeknight on RTÉ Radio 1 from 7-8pm. Listen to individual clips at rte.ie/arena.

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Merlin Holland discusses his new book After Oscar: The Legacy of a Scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Toy Story 5 is released, Paul Whittington looks back at the history of the company that changed the world of animation – Pixar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eamon Carr discusses his exhibition and book of photographs taken during Horslips' tour of North America in 1978 and 1979.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garry Hynes discusses Druid’s first production of The Shaughraun since 1982.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Recent Guests

Bernard Butler
Guitarist and songwriter
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Episode: Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Martina Evans
Poet
Poet based in London with Cork roots
Episode: Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Ian Duhig
Poet
Poet with Irish connections
Episode: Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Aoife Ní Bhriain
Violinist
Musician
Episode: Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Rita Farrell
Violinist/Singer
Ellen Piper (performance)
Episode: Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Graham Norton
Broadcaster and Irish media figure
Irish broadcasting; UK media presence
Episode: Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Clodagh Emoe
Visual artist commissioned to design the garden
Temple Bar Gallery and Studios, Dublin
Episode: Christy Brown honoured with memorial garden
Philip Norman
Biographer and author focused on the Beatles and their circle
Author of Mr Moonlight
Episode: Mr Moonlight
Paddy Casey
Singer-songwriter featured in in-studio interview
Self
Episode: Paddy Casey

Hosts

Sean Rocks
Host of Arena and Arena Encore, RTÉ Radio 1
Rick
Host of Arena

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Great show, awful uploads

    I love the show itself, but hate the haphazard and unpredictable way the episodes are made available. Why can’t the full show be made available after it airs? Sometimes they’re chopped up; sometimes they aren’t. Sometimes Friday episodes aren’t uploaded at all. It’s so frustrating.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    HeLikedTurner
    Ireland23 days ago
  • This is what I’ve been looking for

    Do you like to hear educated opinions that are clear, concise and charming?

    Maybe it’s the accent but when someone said the latest Yorgos/Emma movie was “really just a doodle” I was hooked. There is a bit of music and television that we don’t access to yet. You know what? Don’t care. It’s an excellent show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maudelebowski666
    United States7 months ago

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Shows can be dense with cultural references but rewarding for arts enthusiasts.
Guests and topics receive thoughtful, cross-disciplinary treatment.
The mix of live performances and interviews is often captivating and informative.
Listeners praise clear, concise opinions and engaging accents.

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Arena Live at Irish Embassy London for RTÉ 100
Q: Did Graham Norton grow up with RTÉ Radio 1 in the house, and what impact did it have on him?
He confirms it was on all the time, influencing his sense of broadcasting and audience connection from a young age.
Paddy Casey
Q: What's it like performing with your daughter on stage?
He recalls it as a very positive experience with easy chemistry, noting that their relationship makes rehearsals and performances feel natural rather than tense.
Paddy Casey
Q: How do you approach producing at home versus in a studio?
He says producing at home gives him control and reduces pressure, describing himself as shy in studios and preferring to handle most of the work there while others contribute.
Paddy Casey
Q: Tell me about the new song This Is To Move, inspired by your lifelong love of Prince?
Paddy explains he can't recall exactly when he wrote the song, notes it isn't immediately recognizably his typical style, and mentions it came together over a few years with a vibe that echoes dance-pop while staying true to his voice.
Mr Moonlight
Q: Why did Brian Epstein become the figure you most wanted to revisit at this stage of your career?
Because Epstein's achievements and contradictions—his humility and drive, his guarded personal life, and the way he shaped the Beatles into a global phenomenon—offer a compelling lens on how management, talent, and culture intersected during a transformative era.

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What is Arena Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A culturally focused program that blends film and theatre reviews, live music segments, and arts coverage across dance, literature, and design. Episodes frequently feature in-depth conversations with actors, directors, musicians, and critics, plus deep dives into exhibitions, classic works, and contemporary performance. A standout is the willingness to span both high-brow and popular culture, weaving cross-genre discussions with live performances and festival/contextual insights. Listeners likely value thoughtful critique, interdisciplinary storytelling, and access to behind-the-scenes perspectives from creators in Ireland and beyond.

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Arena Podcast launched 17 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Arena Podcast include:

1. Bernard Butler
2. Martina Evans
3. Ian Duhig
4. Aoife Ní Bhriain
5. Rita Farrell
6. Graham Norton
7. Clodagh Emoe
8. Philip Norman

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