Arena

Acclaimed theatre and opera director Ben Barnes chats to Rick about Side Stage, a collection of his writing about theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Barry Houlihan chats to Rick about a new exhibition marking 20 years since the death of John McGahern, which has opened at the University of Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German composer Heiner Goebbels and internationally acclaimed violinist Claire Duff of the Irish Baroque Orchestra discuss the Irish premiere of Goebbels' landmark music-theatre work, Songs of Wars I Have Seen, at the National Concert Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan on Irish National Opera's upcoming production of Bizet's Carmen.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Eccleston and Madeleine Madden discuss Chasing Millions - the upcoming heist comedy about the 2004 Northern Bank robbery.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

German composer Heiner Goebbels and internationally acclaimed violinist Claire Duff of the Irish Baroque Orchestra discuss the Irish premiere of Goebbels' landmark music-theatre work, Songs of Wars I Have Seen, at the National Concert Hall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the release of their debut album, The Stone Man, The Wran perform live in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Garfield discusses his upcoming role as a rebellious farmer in the historical action drama, The Uprising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Whitington discusses our obsession with Jane Austen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Wasser and Dee Molumby review War (Sky/Now), Kill Jackie (Prime) and East of Eden (Netflix). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louise Bruton and Cian Sullivan review new releases from The Whileaways, Johnny Marr and Blossoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Whittington and Ruth Barton review Digger, Verity, The Weight and Knife, a new documentary about Salman Rushdie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Tom Creed discusses his new production of Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis starring Marty Rea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork band Diveboy chat to Rick and play live in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dónal Gallagher, brother of the late Rory, discusses his memoir, Edged in Blue: A Rock 'n' Roll Odyssey with Rory Gallagher.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sinéad McCoole, Head of Exhibitions, Learning and Programming at the National Library, discusses Ballybeg Goes Global, a celebration of Brian Friel's international legacy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zara Hedderman on Lawrence, the iconoclastic frontman of the English indie pop band Felt.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Fahy discusses the portraits of the O’Connell women that hang on the walls of Derrynane House.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian pianist and winner of the 2025 Dublin International Piano Competition, Carter Johnson, performs live in studio.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Margaret Kelleher discusses her book Mary and Padraic Colum: The Lives and the Dream.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Benedict looks back at David Lynch's Blue Velvet 40 years on.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick is joined by former judge and writer Neil Hegarty, former competition winner John O'Donnell, and the Short Story Series producer, Sarah Binchy, to celebrate 40 years of the RTÉ Short Story Competition and discuss this year’s shortlist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm Ó Foghlú and Aoife Ní Bhriain discuss their Stiúideo Cuan–commissioned works, plus a live studio performance from Aoife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Brothers (Apple TV+), Monster: Lizzie Borden (Netflix) and Tall Tales and Murder (RTÉ). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eamon Sweeney and John Meagher review new releases from Gilla Band, Beck and Gurriers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.