
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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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & Film | |||

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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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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. Conor Guilfoyle
2. Michael Dodario
3. Brian Dodario
4. Wallis Bird
5. Douglas Stuart
6. Peter McDonald
7. Annie Ryan
8. Matt Berniger
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