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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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    Stick driving & the CMAT dance - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 8:11


    Dermot's monologue on Wednesday.

    The homegrown stars of Little Shop of Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 13:39


    Dermot chats to David O'Reilly and Jacqueline Brunton, the leading stars of a full Irish creative production of the Little Shop of Horrors in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this summer. Running from 25th July - 9th August and tickets are on sale now at www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

    National Old Maid's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 9:49


    Demot chats to Sunday World Columnist Deirdre Reynolds all about "National Old Maids Day” which is celebrated on the 4th June every year to “shed light on the single and childless women over the usual age for marriage”.

    Wine & Rod Stewart- Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 14:37


    Dermot Whelan is in for Oliver this week. Have a listen here to his monologue.

    Female friendship & romcoms with author Vicki Notaro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 21:31


    Best-Selling author Vicki Notaro joined Dermot to talk about her new book ‘Long Story'‘ and told him all about her love of all things rom-com. Long Story' by Vicki Notaro is published by Sandycove and is available in all good bookshops now!

    Queer History tours at Glasnevin Cemetery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 5:29


    Anna Collins, a tour guide and a researcher at Dublin Cemeteries Trust, told Dermot how Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery will host its first ever queer history tours from the 20th to the 22nd of June, celebrating Pride and exploring LGBTQ+ life in Ireland since the 1800s.

    DIY & parents' intuition -Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 11:46


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday

    Rex Ryan's new play about The Monk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 23:50


    Rex Ryan came into talk about the challenges and controversies surrounding Gerry Hutch, on whom he's based his new one man show, ‘The Monk'

    Comedian Taran O'Sullivan does Tidy Towns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:48


    We sent comedian Taran O'Sullivan to volunteer with Tidy Towns as this week's visiting critic

    The Weekend Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 98:11


    Catriona McAnaspie gives her reaction to the verdict of unlawful killing of her brother Daniel who was murdered in 2010 while in the State care system, Sorcha Cusack on her latest play Escaped Alone, Elaine Feeney on her new book and Rex Ryan on his new play ‘The Monk' inspired by Gerry Hutch.

    Trump Always Chickens Out and Long Horse Faces- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 12:03


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    Lucia O'Farrell's campaign for justice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 36:00


    Lucia O'Farrell, the mother of Shane O'Farrell who was killed in a 2011 hit and run, told Oliver how the public apology from the Government this week was a day of vindication after their long years of campaigning.

    From Black and Tans to Trad Wives- Author Elaine Feeney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 20:49


    Oliver was joined by acclaimed writer and the Booker longlisted author Elaine Feeney. They chatted about her new book Let me go Mad in my Own Way

    Should you take your husband's name? Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:42


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    Sorcha Cusack looks back on her acting career and new play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 25:26


    Actress Sorcha Cusack, part of Ireland's legendary acting dynasty, joined Oliver in studio to talk about her remarkable TV career and her return home to star in 'Escaped Alone' by Caryl Churchill. Catch her this month at the Everyman Theatre in Cork and the Project Arts Centre in Dublin. For tickets and more, visit hatchtheatrecompany.com

    Shoving Macron and Nicola Coughlan''s Supermac's Goldcard-Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 15:47


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday

    Drugs at festivals- Dr. Kathryn Ledden and Mick Ledden of Psycare Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 20:48


    As festival season gets under way Oliver chats with a brother and sister team, Kat and Mick Ledden, who offer mental health support and harm reduction advice to festivalgoers at music events this summer.

    Irish sailor Eve McMahon wins bronze at World Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:36


    Oliver spoke with Eve McMahon, Ireland's youngest ever Olympic sailor. She's back home after making Irish sailing history last week by winning a bronze medal at the ILCA World Championships in China.

    Daniel McAnaspie's sister Cathriona calls for state apology

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 26:32


    Daniel McAnaspie was tragically murdered in 2015. Following his inquest held this month, his sister Cathriona joined Oliver to speak out about the devastating consequences of the state's failure to protect vulnerable children in Ireland—and why she's now calling for a formal apology. Please note, this conversation contains distressing details

    Storm Chaser Noel Fitzpatrick

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 12:53


    Photographer and Research Meteorologist Noel Fitzpatrick takes Oliver into the eye of the storm, sharing his experiences chasing tornadoes worldwide and the science behind it all. Check out his stunning photography on Instagram @BigSkiesMedia

    Orla Gartland tells all about awards show - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 18:35


    Fresh from last night's Ivor Novello Awards in London Orla joined us to tell us all about winning the ‘Best Song Musically and Lyrically' award for her track Mine. She also shared behnd the scenes gossip from the hugely prestigious awards ceremony.

    Visiting Critic Kieran Mulvey goes to WellFest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:56


    This week's visiting Critic is the Ninja of Negotiators, Kieran Mulvey. The industrial relations troubleshooter reported back from the world of ‘wellness', looked back on his career and told us about his life since retirement.

    Couple marry on anniversary of Marriage Referendum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 9:32


    10 years on from the referendum on marriage equality, David and Brian are about to tie the knot, before they do, a quick chat with Oliver and a special message from Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

    Gavan Reilly - The Secrets of Leinster House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 20:14


    Gavan Reilly joins Oliver in studio to discuss his new book 'The Secret Life of Leinster House' a must have for any wonk.

    Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs on their new movie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 14:55


    Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs sit down with Oliver to discuss their new movie 'The Salt Path' in cinemas Friday May 30th.

    Norman People and teen gambling- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 16:07


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    Chart topper Moncrieff on hurling, Adele and grief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 22:30


    Pop sensation Moncrieff chatted to Oliver about overcoming tragedy, getting his break by doing backing vocals for Adele and making those spicy GAA themed music videos.

    Girl Guides need you

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:41


    Anne Hyland, Irish Girls Guide leader and volunteer co-ordinator, shared that The Irish Girl Guides are looking for new Leaders. For more information go to www.irishgirlguides.ie

    'Bogger Chef' Christine Walsh's Michelin success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 21:49


    Dermot Whelan is joined by Christine Walsh, Michelin Star Head Chef at Chishuru, in London.

    Wool in Schools  

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 5:50


    Lorna McCormack is in studio to talk to Dermot about her campaign to teach school children the basics of knitting and its heritage. woolinschool.com

    Mexican navy ship & semi-colons -Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 18:49


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday

    Author of Horrible Histories Terry Deary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 23:19


    The world's bestselling non-fiction author for children, Terry Deary, joined Oliver this morning. He told Oliver about where the hugely successful series Horrible Histories came from. Horrible Histories: Live on stage will be in the 3Olympia Theatre from 18 - 22 June 2025.

    Solstice the turtle is going home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 5:09


    Marine biologist Dr Kevin Flannery told us all about 'Solstice' the endangered sea turtle who was rescued last Christmas and brought back to health in the Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Next week she will be flown home to the Canaries to a nesting beach.

    Cranes, creatine & Biden cover up - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 16:14


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday

    Marty Whelan's sorrow over the Milkshake Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 10:32


    Marty told us about the Irish goodbye for Emmy's Laika Party and looks ahead to Saturday's final.

    Visting Critic James Patrice goes birdwatching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 18:59


    We sent this week's Visiting Critic bird watching. TV presenter and social media creator James Patrice reported back on experiencing a different kind of ‘Twitter' off line in a nature reserve

    Massive stunt by Tom Cruise and Oasis micro bang- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 11:15


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    Marty Whelan live from Eurovision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 10:56


    Marty Whelan chatted to Oliver live from Basel ahead of Ireland's performance in the semi-finals tonight. He painted a clear picture of what the atmosphere is like and how he thinks Ireland will fare in this year's competition.

    “I'm a collapsed Catholic” - Pat McCabe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 23:56


    Booker Prize nominee and Monaghan man Pat McCabe discusses spies, fiction, film, Anglo-Irish history and identity and his latest novel Goldengrove.

    Eurovision & the N20 - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 17:41


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

    Foil, Arms & Hog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 26:11


    Foil, Arms & Hog joined Oliver in studio and chatted through their comedic journey, from Temple Bar to New Yorks' Carnegie Hall. They also revealed what lurks behind the secret door on Dolly Parton's personalised tour bus.

    First Eurovision Semi-Final

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 3:21


    Alex from the Éirevision podcast told Oliver what it was like to be at the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, live from Basel.

    University Challenge winner Oscar Despard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:03


    Oscar Despard told Oliver what it was like to captain the winning Cambridge team in the final of the University Challenge that aired last night.

    Jeanine Cummins on cancel culture and support from Oprah

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 28:48


    Jeanine Cummins, author of bestseller American Dirt, talks about her new book celebrating her Puerto Rican and Irish heritage 

    Croagh Patrick wedding and christenings for one family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 7:35


    Andrea Haack spoke to Oliver as she and her family were making their way up to the Croagh Patrick summit where they will be christening their daughter later today. She told Oliver why 'The Reek' in Mayo holds so many precious memories for her family.

    Talk to Jonathan- the Liveline voiceover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 10:32


    With Joe hanging up the mic we wondered what it meant for the show's iconic voice-over artist Jonathan Ryan. He spoke to Dermot about how special the gig was and also shared tips for anyone looking to get into the voice over industry.

    Singer Julie Feeney on caring and creating

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 21:42


    Singer, actor and songwriter Julie Feeney told Dermot about having to take a step back from her succesful career to care for her aging mother and how now, 10 years later, Julie's been named the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Musician in Residence and is moving back into the light of creation and production.

    Joe Duffy's abdication and The Pope's skorts- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 26:06


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday

    The Pope's friend Fr. Brian O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 8:45


    Oliver spoke to Fr Brian O'Sullivan, an Irish Augustinian priest in Rome, who knows Pope Leo XIV well. He told us what it was like finding out that his friend had been chosen to be the head of the Catholic Church.

    Cirque de Kevin Dundon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 18:06


    This weeks Visiting Critic is celebrity chef, author, and Dancing With The Stars sweetheart Kevin Dundon. We sent him off to try his hand/body at aerial acrobatics.

    Cardinal Karaoke & another Skort Climbdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 19:58


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

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