Beste Philips Arena podcasts (2024)

Former PR guru for the UFC, Las Vegas resident and star of the record-breaking Spotify Live show, Ant Evans, returns to The Craic to whet appetites ahead of the UFC 306 card happening this Saturday in Sin City. Although Ant has issues with some elements of the promotion of the UFC 306 card, he explains why he is excited to see the capabilities of t…

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Dr John Cooper Clarke - Gary Lightbody - Film review 48:46

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Dr John Cooper Clarke - Gary Lightbody - Film reviewDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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TV reviews - Sue Prideaux on Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin - Dame Sarah Connolly and Mihhail Gerts 49:57

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TV reviews - Sue Prideaux on Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin - Dame Sarah Connolly and Mihhail GertsDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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New voices at Dublin Theatre Festival 2024 - Rachel Kushner on new novel, Creation Lake - Beyond The Console 51:41

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New voices at Dublin Theatre Festival 2024 - Rachel Kushner on new novel, Creation Lake - Beyond The ConsoleDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Venice Film Festival - Sam Lee - Album reviews 44:51

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Venice Film Festival - Sam Lee - Album reviewsDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Film Reviews - Naseem Alatrash - Flann O’Brien on Screen 52:43

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Film Reviews - Naseem Alatrash - Flann O’Brien on ScreenDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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How Chris Bungard Got Suspended For Putting Classmates in a Sharpshooter 35:12

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One of the most beloved fighters in Scotland, Chris Bungard returns to action this weekend where he is seeking redemption for his last outing at Braehead Arena against short notice opponent, and arguably a tougher assignment than his original dance partner, Andrey Augusto. Bungard talks about juggling his many roles in life as he frequents duties a…

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TV Reviews - Apollo 13: Survival - The Tragedy of Richard III 52:46

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TV Reviews - Apollo 13: Survival - The Tragedy of Richard IIIDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Paddy Pimblett’s Title Plot, Mokaev Back to Brave, Prolonged Jones Glaze 32:02

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Chisanga Malata of Sun Sport returns to talk about a host of news stories generated from the U.K. scene. Is it possible that Paddy Pimblett will be fast tracked into a title situation in a similar way to Sean O’Malley? Is Mo Mokaev’s return to Brave CF slightly underwhelming? And how does Dana White’s continued praise of Jon Jones keep getting weir…

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DanceHall Blues - The Book of Elsewhere -Alicia Vikander on Firebrand - Don't Forget To Remember. 53:22

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DanceHall Blues - The Book of Elsewhere -Alicia Vikander on Firebrand - Don't Forget To Remember.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin - Toni O’Rourke - Album Reviews 48:34

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Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin - Toni O’Rourke - Album ReviewsDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Film Reviews - Definitely Maybe - Munichs by David Peace 52:04

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Film Reviews - Definitely Maybe - Munichs by David PeaceDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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TV review - Charlie McGettigan – Felix O’Connor 53:57

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TV review - Charlie McGettigan – Felix O’ConnorDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Fabian Edwards on Johnny Eblen Rematch, Weird Vibe at UFC 304, Leon Disrespect 32:21

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Exactly a year after their first meeting, Fabian Edwards will get his second crack at Johnny Eblen when they face off at Bellator Champions Series at Bellator London on Sept 14. Edwards returns to the show to explain how Eblen’s outburst at the end of their first meeting had no effect on him, how he is motivated by the success he had in the first t…

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The House - Earth SONNET - Elif Shafak 54:42

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The House - Earth SONNET - Elif ShafakDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Conor McGregor’s Photographer Set for Boxing Debut at Dublin’s 3 Arena 30:32

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Dave Fogarty was a well-known jiu-jitsu competitor and a decorated amateur MMA fighter before he became Conor McGregor’s private photographer. This weekend, he makes his first walk as a boxer when he takes on the highly touted “Deen The Great” and despite being an underdog, he is adamant that he is ready to shake up the promotion’s lightweight brac…

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Greg Kwedar - Fermented Dreams - Dead-End Memories review 53:41

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Greg Kwedar - Fermented Dreams - Dead-End Memories reviewDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena (Podcast) 38:44

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New Documentary: Sven - Theatre: The Maestro and the Mosquita - Album ReviewDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena (Podcast) 47:37

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Film Reviews - Michael Fassbender - Fontaines D.C.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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The Craic Goes Big Time | Big Fights for Brendan Loughnane & Danni McCormack 44:57

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Following the announcement of The Craic joining the all-new Uncrowned schedule, Petesy talks about his excitement with the new deal and gives us an idea about how things will look for the future of the show. The Trident of Knowledge (with Andy Stevenson and Donagh Corby) formed to discuss a massive fight for Brendan Loughnane at PFL 9 in Washington…

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Seán Keane and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra - TV Reviews - Róisín El Charif 50:25

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Seán Keane and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra - TV Reviews - Róisín El CharifDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Jim Glennie - 1999 on film - Ham Sandwiches and Discipline 47:19

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Jim Glennie - 1999 on film - Ham Sandwiches and DisciplineDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Alex Pereira’s Controversial Khalil Rountree Bout, Potential Return to 185 30:59

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The legendary Brazilian Beast, Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, returns to The Craic to discuss the somewhat left field booking of Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree, which has earned the ire of light heavyweight contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Jamahal Hill. Is the 307 main event “terrible for the sport” as claimed by Hill? Are the UFC trying to prote…

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Aoife Kelleher on new film Mrs. Robinson - Peter Devlin - The Alien film series 52:59

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Aoife Kelleher on new film Mrs. Robinson - Peter Devlin - The Alien film seriesDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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George Houston - Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes - Album reviews 55:12

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George Houston - Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes - Album reviewsDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Film Reviews - Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey - Esker Festival Orchestra 53:03

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Film Reviews - Peggy by Rebecca Godfrey - Esker Festival OrchestraDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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No McGregor in 2024, Paul Hughes’ Big Clash with AJ McKee, Garry vs. Leon? 36:41

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The mighty Trident of Knowledge with Andy Stevenson and Dongah Corby forms again to wax lyrical on the news that Paul Hughes has a fight with one of the Bellator/PFL ’s biggest stars, A.J. McKee. The lads also take on Dana White’s comments about Conor McGregor not fighting in 2024 and ponder whether Leon Edwards vs. Ian Garry is the best fight to m…

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Paul Muldoon - TV Reviews - Liane Lang 51:08

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Paul Muldoon - TV Reviews - Liane LangDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Sophie Lenglinger - The Long Way Home - Heart, Be at Peace review 44:09

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Sophie Lenglinger - The Long Way Home - Heart, Be at Peace reviewDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Undeserving Aspinall, Dana’s Jones Love-In, Ngannou Looms, Leon’s Lament 30:52

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We thought the narrative had changed surrounding the heavyweight title conundrum after Tom Aspinall’s magic performance at UFC 304, but it feels like ever since that night in Manchester Dana White has been on a PR pedestal for Jon “Bones” Jones. Chisanga Malata of SunSport returns to wade through the debris of 304 and consider a world where neither…

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Arena (Podcast) 51:04

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Writer: Colm Tóibín - Dublin Fringe Festival - Singer: Richard DawsonDoor RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena's Olympiad - Classical 55:20

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In tonight’s Olympiad, director Tom Creed discusses Handel’s Giulio Cesare, Jaime Martín talks about Verdi’s Requiem, and mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty explores Vivaldi’s L’Olimpiade. Tonight’s programme also features performances of works by Grieg and Mendelssohn by the Allegria Quartet.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Kellie Harrington’s Golden Moment - A Postcard from Paris (w/ Philip O’Connor) 31:07

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The great Philip O’Connor return to The Craic, joining the show from Paris, France, the day after he witnessed Kellie Harrington winning her second Olympic gold medal at the iconic Roland Garros venue. The veteran journalist gives a first hand account of the electrifying scenes witnessed in the French capital, provides context as to what the gold m…

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Arena's Olympiad - Authors 51:59

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. In tonight's Olympiad Sean talks to Caoilinn Hughes and Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Kay talks to Booker prize winning Australian author Richard Flanagan.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena's Olympiad - Poets 56:35

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. Sean talks to Victoria Kennefick, Paul Muldoon and Elaine Feeney. Tonight's programme also featured music from The Henry Girls.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena's Olympiad - Musicians 58:10

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. Sean talks to Rory Dunne, Finghin Collins, Jacob Koranyi, Tine Thing Helspeth and Judy Jackson.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena's Olympiad - Screenwriters 56:24

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. Sean talks to Wim Wenders, Viggo Mortensen and this year’s Oscar winner for Best Adapted Screenplay, Cord Jefferson.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena's Olympiad - Actors and directors 57:47

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. Sean talks to Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Arena's Olympiad - Family ties 57:47

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. Sean talks to Jared Harris about his father Richard, John Carter Cash and Rosanne Cash reminisce about their father Johnny’s musical legacy and Musician Joachim Cooder, son of Ry Cooder.Door RTÉ Radio 1

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Shara Bullet The New Russian Sensation | Islam’s UFC 306 Exit | Mokaev Madness 44:06

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Thanks to Red Corner MMA, the Russian sport is more accessible to the western world than ever before. The founder and chief contributor to the site, Denis Geiko, joins the show to share the Russian persecutive on Umar Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev withdrawal from UFC 308 and the new Dagestan sensation, Shara Bullet. Geiko also contrasts and compare…

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Arena's Olympiad - Book Reviews 57:53

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A new summer series bringing you the best of Irish Radio Arts during the Olympics. Mary McGill reviews Colm Toibin’s Long Island, Richard Aldous critiques Kevin Barry’s 'western with Cork accents', The Heart in Winter, Paula Shields explores Salman Rushdie’s Knife, and Paul Whittington reviews Neil Jordan’s autobiography, Amnesiac.…

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Edna O'Brien 57:49

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Since 1960 and the publication of her first novel The Country Girls, Edna O’Brien has been one of Ireland’s leading writers. This special programme features two interviews with Arena, the first to mark her 90th birthday and the second, her final interview with Arena, in advance of the production of her play Joyce's Women.…

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The Tom & Paddy Show at UFC 304 | Bannon Off The Mark | Dana’s Late-Night Declarations 29:59

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After returning home to Dublin after UFC 304, Petesy gives us the lowdown on his experience in Manchester, his reactions to Dana White insisting there would be no more bonuses beyond 50k and much more. Joining the show, Paddy Holohan instantly reacts to becoming the first Irishman to both win a UFC fight and coach someone to winning a UFC fight. An…