Arts & Human Rights with Smashing Times
Episodes
Vithoria Escobar & Favour Oluwaseunla Odusola
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show: The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and WAVE 4Ever, a powerful dance celebration by UMAKOKOThis ep...
Emmet O’Brien
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Commemorative plaque for the late Deirdre O’Connell & Highlights from the Smashing Times festival
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Rob Harrington & Áine Ní Ghlinn
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Freda speaks with Rob Harrington, Director of Seo Chugainn na Mná — the Irish translation by award-winning writer Áine Ní Ghlin...
7th Annual Irish Arts & Human Rights Festival
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sele...
Irish Arts and Human Rights festival preview
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Jessica Rodrigues
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the launch of the new Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality in Sandycove, opening with the exhibit...
Aoife McAtamney
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Aoife McAtamney — musician, songwriter, and interdisciplinary artist — recently appointed as one of Dún Laoghai...
Stolen Sister, Red Dress Day & Arts for Human Rights
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the powerful Irish podcast Stolen Sister, which investigates the 1976 disappearance and murder of Elizabeth Plunkett and t...
Sue Pentel on Gaza, Protest & Solidarity in Ireland
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak with activist Sue Pentel, a 72-year-old Jewish grandmother and member of both the Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Jew...
Carmen Ortiz and Carla Ryan
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this nature-themed episode of the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights radio show, co-hosts Mary Moynihan and Freda Manweiler explore the power of ...
Ciara Hayes and David Scott: Arts, Access, and Advocacy
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features interviews with Ciara Hayes, producer of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival, announcing open calls for artists and organis...
Art, Activism & Advocacy: Voices for Peace and Change
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode spotlights the intersection of art and activism. We delve into the National Campaign for the Arts’ efforts to protect and expand Irelan...
Freedom of Expression
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mary & Freda discuss Kneecap and freedom of expression, and future of the Mona Lisa.Recorded at Dublin South FM.https://smashingt...
Enda Coyle-Green, Feilim James, & Hilary Bow
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a celebration of verse, marking Poetry Day Ireland—an annual, island-wide tribute to poetry taking place this year on May 1st with t...
Irish Women in the fight for equality, justice, and Irish freedom
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights radio show, presenter Mary Moynihan shines a spotlight on the courageous women of the 1916...
Robert Bates - Dublin Gay Theatre Festival
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mary talks about how Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary has been accused of eroding democratic institutions and weakening the ru...
Annemarie Ní Churreáin
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mary Moynihan, reflects on the current political climate in the US, Europe, and Ireland. She explores the urgent need to speak truth ...
International Women's Day & Jessica Traynor
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, a special edition of the Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show, celebrating International Women’s Day. Hosts Mary Moyniha...
Carol Scott and Sebastien Luthers from traditional Irish group CAS
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our featured artist interview and live performance with Carol Scott and Sebastien Luthers from the traditional Irish group CAS. We al...
Bronagh Mallon
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we dive into the world of Smashing Times International Centre for the Arts and Equality, exploring our mission and our newly launched...
Treacy O Connor
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we explore Acting for the Future, a unique arts-based project by Smashing Times promoting mental health and wellbeing across Ireland ...
Jenny Macdonald
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we dive into the intersection of arts and human rights with writer, performer, and director Jenny Macdonald. Jenny discusses her new ...
Eimear Burke
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mary Moynihan discusses sea swimming, the Winter Solstice and the iconic, classic hit Fairytale of New York sung by Shane McGowan and...
4th December, 2024
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mary and Freda discuss the consequences of people whose focus is on acquiring massive wealth, getting involved in politics, i.e....
Roísín Kearney
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, a fabulous interview with Roísín Kearney, a multi-award winning writer, director and producer in film, TV and theatre. Roisin talks...
Geraldine McAlinden & Noelle McAlinden
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mary Moynihan discusses concerns over the future of the arts in the US and takes a look at the brilliant work of the National Campai...
Clodagh Finn and John Morgan
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews with Clodagh Finn and John Morgan talking about their new book The Irish In Resistance: The Untold Stories of the Ordinary heroes who resis...
Dublin International Arts and Human Rights Festiva with Feilim James, Amna Walayat & Daniel Mahon
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary and Freda are joined with Feilim James, poet, playwright and prose writer; Amna Walayat, visual artist, and Daniel Mahon, actor, talking about th...