Podcast Episodes

Avril Murphy Allen & Protest Songs

In an era of rising inequality, authoritarianism, and threats to democracy, this episode explores the growing call for artists to speak out. We delve…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stephen Doody

This episode features an in-depth interview with Dublin-based visual artist Stephen Doody. Working primarily in sculpture, Stephen’s practice is root…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter solstice

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Avril Murphy Allen

On this episode Mary speaks with Avril Murphy Allen, a visual artist and interior designer. In this vibrant and engaging conversation, Avril shares i…

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Vithoria Escobar & Favour Oluwaseunla Odusola

Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and WAVE 4Ever, a powerful dance celebration by UMAKOKO

This episod…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmet O’Brien

In this episode, Mary explores a wide range of stories from the world of arts and culture. Our featured guest is celebrated spoken‐word artist Emmet …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Commemorative plaque for the late Deirdre O’Connell & Highlights from the Smashing Times festival

Today’s episode delves into two compelling stories from the world of art and culture. First, we explore the recent theft of priceless crown jewels fr…

7 months ago

Rob Harrington & Áine Ní Ghlinn

In this episode, Freda speaks with Rob Harrington, Director of Seo Chugainn na Mná — the Irish translation by award-winning writer Áine Ní Ghlinn of…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

7th Annual Irish Arts & Human Rights Festival

This week we shine a light on the 7th Annual Irish Arts & Human Rights Festival (Friday 10 – Sunday 19 October 2025). Mary shares a curated selection…

8 months, 1 week ago

Irish Arts and Human Rights festival preview

This episode focuses on the launch of the programme for this year’s annual international Irish Arts and Human Rights festival which runs from the 10 …

8 months, 2 weeks ago