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Oliver Callan charms the mood of the nation, discusses trending topics, the latest in sport, the arts and everything that's hopping in Irish life! Listen live Monday to Friday at 9am on RTÉ Radio 1.

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    Paul Charles - Music Manager to the stars on his new book

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 26:18


    He's managed Van Morrison, worked with Tom Waits, booked U2 before they were a household name and now he's written his 24th book. Irish music legend Paul Charles

    Pádraig O'Hora to Tackle Everest for Mental Health Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 9:32


    Former Mayo intercounty footballer, Pádraig O'Hora, who is swapping a pitch for a peak next week as he departs for Mount Everest

    Síomha Ní Ruairc's new TG4 Quiz Show Slé Anois Go Cúramach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 20:33


    Leigh anois go cúramach ar do scrúdpháipéar....Do those words give you flashbacks to your teenage years in exam halls? Well, help is at hand. Síomha Ní Ruairc, is here to tell us about her new quiz show, Slé Anois Go Cúramach, which is designed to help students, and the rest of us, improve our Irish in a fun and accessible way.

    Alexandra Ryan, Goss.ie on Chappell Roan and The Bachelorette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 14:21


    We're taking a deep dive into the growing controversy around reality TV casting and how the push for big personalities can sometimes backfire in a big way.

    Finding the next Jessie Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 5:57


    Rory Hughes, Founder of the Irish National Academy of the Arts thank you. Check out @INAAOfficial on socials or www.irishnationalacademy.com

    Éanna Hardwicke's Star Has Risen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 26:08


    Éanna Hardwicke is the Cork actor going global. He's starring in a new film about the 2004 Northern Bank Robbery. It's a brilliant, gripping thriller.

    Jonathan Burgess, Walled City Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 8:32


    In recent times, the city of Derry has been staging the events of Holy Week and the Walled City Passion returns with a new perspective: the story of Judas. Jonathan Burgess is the writer, producer and director of the Walled City Passion.

    Jools Holland on coming to Ireland and Sinead O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 13:18


    The Baron of Boogie-Woogie, the host of Hootenanny, the lord of Later With – we have the mighty Jools Holland for a chat!

    Infamous Hollywood Miscastings with Olivia Fahy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 18:23


    Ever watched a film and thought… they got that completely wrong? From dodgy accents to actors wildly out of place, we're diving into Hollywood's most infamous miscasts

    Ireland Squad Announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 6:22


    Keith Tracey joins Oliver to discuss the announcement of the Irish football team for the World Cup Qualifiers

    This weird Monday feeling, & Taoiseach survives Washington - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 13:18


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

    Cork Accents & Six Nations with the French Ambassador

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 16:27


    Céline Place, French Ambassador, tells Oliver about her time in Ireland, Cork Accents, Six Nations and the rain.

    ‘Welcome to Moore Street' - The new three-part RTÉ series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 17:24


    Stephen Troy, Butcher; Andrea Arroyave, Jewellery stall, Caroline Alwright, Fruit and veg stall; tell Oliver about live on Moore Street.

    Music & Medicine with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 19:39


    Noel Fitzpatrick, Supervet, tells Oliver about playing the The Greenfields Festival with The Noel Fitzpatrick Band

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    Sean McGirr - The Dubliner dressing Hollywood A-listers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 20:21


    Oliver speaks to Sean McGirr, Alexander McQueen Creative Designer, the Irish man at the helm of one of the world's biggest fashion houses.

    Emma Power live from the Oscars in Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 17:38


    Emma Power reports live from the Oscars in Los Angeles, after Jessie Buckley made history with an Oscar win.

    Katelyn Cummins & Leonardo Lini win Dancing with the Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 18:54


    Rose of Tralee, Katelyn Cummins and her professional dance partner Leonardo Lini join Brendan in studio, after winning Dancing with the Stars.

    Dealing with peanut allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 7:49


    Dr Juan Trujillo, Consultant Allergist with CUH & UCC; and Catherine O'Leary, mother of Roisin; discuss peanut allerigies with Brendan.

    The Kilfenora Céilí Band perform live in studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 13:48


    The Kilfenora Céilí Band, one of Ireland's oldest and most iconic traditional music bands, join Brendan for some live music.

    Mullingar man prepares for takeoff after building his own plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 13:36


    Brendan speaks to David Murray, from Mullingar, who has built his own plane and is preparing for his first takeoff.

    Slán go Feoil (Goodbye to Meat) le Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 11:41


    Brendan speaks to Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh, who features on Slán go Feoil tonight.

    Morrissey is very tired, & dogs love Jurassic Park - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 11:04


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

    Ryanair - 40 years of flights and headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 24:47


    Jenny Graham, daughter of Christy Ryan; Jim Duggan, former Pilot and Chief Pilot; Michael Corcoran, former Social Media; who have all worked for Ryanair.

    How long does it take Mim to get ready every day?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 11:46


    Oliver hears from Mim, from Killarney, who has a two-hour morning routine.

    Who will be victorious between Ireland v Scotland?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 10:03


    Brenda Donohue welcomes the Scotland fans to Dublin Airport ahead of our six nations clash tomorrow.

    Dancing with the Stars Grand Finale with Arthur Gourounlian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 5:48


    Oliver previews the Dancing with the Stars Grand Finale with Arthur Gourounlian.

    Marcus Lamb - The voice of Spongebob Squarepants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 19:03


    Oliver meets Marcus Lamb, the Irish actor famous for Beckett and playing Padraig Pearse on what it takes to voice Spongebob Squarepants.

    Visiting Critic: Danielle Mahoney reviews old teen magazines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 15:21


    Danielle Mahoney, Founder & Editor of Missy.ie, reviews old teen magazines.

    Liza Minnelli turns 80, and Joe Rogan slams Trump - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 12:22


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

    Nick Cave on Shane MacGowan, dealing with grief, & his concert in Malahide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 25:47


    Oliver chats to Nick Cave ahead of his June concert in Dublin, and his trip to the oscars on Sunday.

    Seachtáin na Gaeilge greetings le Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 6:52


    Oliver is joined by fiddler and podcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin to help us with day-to-day phrases for Seachtain na Gaeilge.

    First play of Springsteen's cover of ‘A Rainy Night in Soho'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 24:50


    Victoria Mary Clarke joins Oliver for our first play of Bruce Springsteen's cover of Shane MacGowan's ‘A Rainy Night in Soho'.

    Waiting for Texto with Kilkenny comedian Aideen McQueeen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 11:48


    Aideen McQueen, Comedian, Gaeilgeoir, Kilkenny woman and former teacher joins Oliver to talk about her comedy show - Waiting for Texto.

    Screen Team with Olivia Fahy and Paddy Cullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 9:26


    Oliver chats with our ‘Screen Team' Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan to chat about the shows and films worth watching, on the big and small screen.

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    Springsteen covers The Pogues, & Bono on EU honour list - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 11:37


    ‘Roy Keanification of Modern Ireland' with Dave Hannigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 21:49


    Dave Hannigan tells Oliver all about his new book We Need to Talk About Roy: The Keaneification of Modern Ireland'.

    The cost of raising a child in Ireland with Kel Galavan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 14:50


    Mrs Smart Money, Kel Galavan shares tips on dealing with the rising costs of raising a child in Ireland.

    What does it take to write an Oscar award winning song?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 18:54


    Aedín Gormley takes a look at the different trends in Best Original Song winners over the decades, ahead of this Sunday's 98th Academy Awards.

    Oscarmetrics: Oscars by numbers with Ben Zauzmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 16:35


    Ben Zauzmer, author of Oscarmetrics, tells Oliver how math, statistics, and probability might help predict this years winners.

    The best travel spots in the Gaeltacht with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 10:56


    Éadaoin Fitzmaurice gives Oliver some travel spot tips for the Gaeltacht.

    EPIC's giant Oscars statue, & Punch the monkey update - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 8:27


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    Memories of the Cheltenham Roar with Ted Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 20:48


    Ted Walsh, Racehorse trainer, gives his memories of Cheltenham with Oliver.

    Paul Luby's playing some 'Mass Bangers' at pub gigs in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 14:40


    Paul Luby, an Irish pub singer in Australia, tells Oliver about including Catholic church hymns in his musical gigs along with cover versions and original material.

    Isibéal Ní Cheallaigh - The Irish voice for Ring Doorbells

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 9:31


    They're calling it the Voice of The Nation – Ring Doorbells finally has an Irish Voice and we will meet her.

    Mother's Day Unpacked with Norma Sheenan & daughter Jodi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 20:42


    Norma Sheenan and her daughter Jodi give Oliver an interesting take on the ever evolving, sometimes ‘misunderstood' and ‘not always appreciated' role of the Mammy.

    Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke - The world champion boxing sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 20:59


    Oliver is joined in studio by Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke, who are a powerhouse in the boxing world, and recently won gold in the Hyrox Pro Women's Doubles at the World Championships in Chicago.

    BOD says Wales were robbed, & Chalamet's ballet backlash - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 10:51


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

    Jordan Dargan & Rebecca Scott eliminated from DWTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 15:29


    Jordan Dargan and his professional dance partner Rebecca Scott join Oliver in studio, after being eliminated from Dancing with the Stars.

    Burnchurch - The band out to redefine the sound of Irish Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 22:02


    Oliver is joined in studio by Éanna, Sadhbh, Siofra agus Ruairi Ó Casaide and Ciarán O'Dwyer for a Rí rá agus ruaille buaille.

    Henrietta McKervey's new novel 'The Woman in the Water'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 20:54


    Best-selling and award-winning author Henrietta McKervey will talk about her new gothic thriller inspired by Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca

    The ancient art of stone cutting with Petra O'Flaherty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 16:48


    Oliver meets Petra O'Flaherty, a young stonemason, showing the ancient art on Tiktok.

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