
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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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.
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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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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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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