Arena

Danny Elfman is one of the most in-demand and acclaimed composers working in the film industry today. He spoke to Sean about writing the music for The Simpsons and his upcoming performance in Dublin where he'll perform 'The nightmare before Christmas' at the 3Arena.

As an author, Declan Burke is usually recognised as a crime novelist. However, his latest work 'The Lammisters' is a fast-paced, farcical meta-fiction set in 1920s Hollywood. He joined Sean in the studio to tell us more about this new direction and how it all came about.

Following the death of veteran RTE broadcaster Gay Byrne, Sean was joined by a number of guests (Christy Moore / Celine Byrne / John Kindness / Hugh Lenihen / to pay tribute to the man himself.

Comedian Kevin McAleer has a new string to his bow. He is now a mindfulness guru and is bringing his gifts on tour to Ballyshannon in Donegal and to Ballina this month. He joined Sean on the phone to tell us more about his new found knowledge.

Dublin street artist Maser is bringing his new project to Vue, the National Contemporary Art Fair at the Royal Hibernian Academy this week. He joined Sean in studio to tell us more about what we can expect from the show and the work being shown by his gallery 'Atelier Maser'.

Dave Rudden previews the tv adaptation of "His Dark Materials" by Philip Pullman

Andrew Michael Hurley chats about his latest novel "Starve Acre" (published by John Murray)

Zara Hedderman and Brian Boyd review "Kiwanuka" from Michael Kiwanuka, "Bad Wiring" from Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage and "New Age Norms 1" from Cold War Kids

Marina Carr pays tribute to Tom MacIntyre whose death was announced earlier today

Sarah Taaffe Maguire and Chris Wasser review "Doctor Sleep", "Sorry We Missed You" and "Brittany Runs A Marathon"