Show overview
Arts on Fire has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 378 episodes. That works out to roughly 170 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 15 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2019, with 75 episodes published. Published by WRFARadio.
From the publisher
Tune in every Friday at 5 p.m. to get the latest news on what’s happening in local arts and entertainment including news, reviews, interviews and in-studio performances with host Anthony Merchant Sunday replays at 1 p.m.
Latest Episodes
View all 378 episodesArts on Fire - R3LL0 - May 29, 2026
Arts on Fire - Dre Guinness of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks - May 15, 2026
Arts on Fire - Gavin Paterniti - May 08, 2026
Arts on Fire - Neil Flory - April 24, 2026
Arts on Fire - Erik Thor - April 17, 2026
Arts on Fire - Diana Lenska of the International New York Film Festival - April 17, 2026
Arts on Fire - Jade Giambrone - April 10, 2026
Arts on Fire - Jay Ernest Kalk - April 10, 2026
Arts on Fire - Rachael and Claire of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute - March 27, 2026
Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant chats with Rachael Kosinski and Claire Johnson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute all about new exhibits and upcoming events at RTPI www.rtpi.org www.instagram.com/rtpinstitute www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hF6zvKFvvlLHH0W-vNO3g
Arts on Fire - Sunny War - March 27, 2026
Musician Sunny War talked with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about her music before her show at Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, PA www.sunnywar.com www.sunnywar.bandcamp.com
Arts on Fire - Lara Mahaffy and Karen Hewes Suber - March 20, 2026
Lara Mahaffy (PFLAG Chautauqua) and Karen Hewes Suber (Jamestown Pride) joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the upcoming Pride Prom and WRFA's 80's Dance Party both happening in downtown Jamestown on Saturday March 28th https://reglenna.com/events/wrfa-dance-party-2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-prom-tickets-1983693547801
Arts on Fire - Angela Caley - March 06, 2026
Artist Angela Caley makes her AOF return to talk two new art shows in March with Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant www.angelacaleyart.com www.pearlcityclayhouse.org www.barkerlibrary.org
Arts on Fire - Cast and Crew of Biloxi Blues - February 27, 2026
Adam Hughes, Jason Sample, Mark Sasse and Tristen Howells of the JCC production of Biloxi Blues stopped by the WRFA studios to chat about the upcoming performances with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.sunyjcc.edu/event/biloxi-blues-scharmann-theatre www.instagram.com/jcc_uncommoners www.facebook.com/scharmanntheatre
Arts on Fire - Rachael and Claire of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute - February 27, 2026
Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant chats with Rachael Kosinski and Claire Johnson of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute all about new exhibits and upcoming events at RTPI www.rtpi.org www.instagram.com/rtpinstitute www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hF6zvKFvvlLHH0W-vNO3g
Arts on Fire - Danny Lynn Wilson - February 13, 2026
Musician Danny Lynn Wilson chats about his upcoming show for the "In Concert" series at Lake Shore Center for the Arts with AOF host Anthony Merchant https://lakeshorecenterforthearts.com/events/the-lake-shore-center-for-the-arts-in-concert-series-featuring-danny-lynn-wilson-saturday-february-21st-2pm/?occurrence=2026-02-21
Arts on Fire - Paul Leone and John Brantingham - February 06, 2026
Authors Paul Leone and John Brantingham joined the show to chat about Paul's latest book along with readings from it
Arts on Fire - Jamestown Harmony Express - January 30, 2026
Ned Langham, Dan Scapelitte and Jerry Newburg of the Jamestown Harmony Express spoke with AOF host Anthony Merchant all about the groups 2026 plans which include performing in Washington D.C https://www.harmonyexpress.com https://www.facebook.com/JamestownHarmonyExpressBarbershopChorus
Arts on Fire - Jim Fiorella - January 23, 2026
DJ and Producer Jim Fiorella joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to talk about his multi decade run in the local region from the 80's to now as well as his years of international touring https://www.snowbeltmusicgroup.com https://www.dukefiorella.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/jfiorella55 https://www.facebook.com/jfiorella55
Arts on Fire - Nick Prueher (Found Footage Festival) - January 16, 2026
Nick Prueher of the Found Footage Festival joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to chat about bringing the show to The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Friday January 23rd https://reglenna.com/events/found-footage-festival-11 https://www.foundfootagefest.com https://www.instagram.com/foundfootagefestival
Arts on Fire - Kavya Bhat (Princeton Triangle Club) - January 16, 2026
Princeton Triangle Club Vice President Kavya Bhat joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss the club's history as one of the Untied States oldest collegiate theater troupes as well as their current Aisle Be Damned! tour https://www.triangleshow.com https://www.instagram.com/princetontriangleclub https://www.youtube.com/@princetontriangleclub