Arena
RTÉ Radio 1A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||
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Colm Ó Foghlú and Aoife Ní Bhriain discuss their Stiúideo Cuan–commissioned works, plus a live studio performance from Aoife.
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Hugo Weaving discusses his latest film, The Airport Chaplain.
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- 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.
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Ireland4 months 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
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Apple Podcasts | #32 | Ireland/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #204 |  Spain/Arts |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arena
What is Arena about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A culture-forward show that covers arts, cinema, music, theatre, and broader entertainment, featuring in-depth conversations with creators, critics, and performers. Episodes frequently pair thoughtful critique with personal storytelling, tributes, and live or collaborative performances, offering both historical context and contemporary perspectives on the arts scene. Noteworthy is a strong emphasis on Irish culture and cross-disciplinary collaborations, plus intimate, creator-focused discussions that often uncover process, craft, and community impact. Listeners can expect a blend of sharp analysis, celebratory profiles, and behind-the-scenes insights from people shaping culture today.
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Which podcasts are similar to Arena?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Arena:
1. Brendan O'Connor
2. Playback
3. Sunday Miscellany
4. The Pat Kenny Show
5. The Women's Podcast
How many episodes of Arena are there?
Arena 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 include:
1. Dave Haslam
2. Hugo Hamilton
3. Katherine Priddy
4. Dennis Kelly
5. Pádraig Ó Tuama
6. Michael Shimmin
7. Sebastian Faulks
8. Adrian Duncan
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