TV reviews
Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Little Bird (Sky Atlantic and NOW ), Lanterns (HBO) and Ludwig (BBC). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arena
A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea.
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Album reviews
Louise Bruton and Eamon Sweeney review new releases from Weezer, Sam Smith and Brandon Flowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Furry Animals - Gruff Rhys
Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys discusses their upcoming gig at Collins Barracks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Masters of Tradition - Méav Ní Mhaolchath
Ahead of her performance at this year’s Masters of Tradition singer Méav Ní Mhaolchatha chats to Rick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Film reviews
John Maguire and Arlene Hunt review Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, & Sons and Coyote vs. Acme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Niamh Bury
Niamh Bury chats to Rick and performs live in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Lockhart on The Shield of Achilles
Jim Lockhart on why Auden’s The Shield of Achilles is still relevant in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IMMA
Rick chats with IMMA director Annie Fletcher about her three favourite pieces in the permanent collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Annie Atkins
Author and designer Annie Atkins on her work with Wes Anderson and The BIG Type Festival, a three-day celebration of print at The National Print Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Jackson Harp
Dr Clare McCague discusses The Jackson Harp: Craft, Commerce and Conflict in Nineteenth-Century Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Country People - Daniel Mason
Daniel Mason discusses his latest novel Country People. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Really Good Time
Really Good Time chat to Rick and perform live in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Days of Miracle and Wonder - Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland.
Pat Carty reviews Days of Miracle and Wonder - Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin Fringe Festival - Saving for a Helicopter
Writer and performer Gráinne Curistan discusses her show Saving for a Helicopter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Album reviews
Zara Hedderman and John Meagher review new releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Really Good Time and Jungle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TV reviews
Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Travis Barker: Louder than Fear (Disney +), Warren’s Vortex (Sky/Now) and Mourinho (Netflix). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arena - 14 August 2026
A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fritz Lang
Steven Benedict discusses Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer Fritz Lang, 50 years after his death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.