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.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

Hugh Wallace, Celebrity architect, has a go on a rollercoaster as this weeks Visiting Critic.

PJ O'Sullivan's paranormal investigations in some of Ireland's oldest castles, jails, and manor houses.

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

Senator Nessa Cosgrove on why she took her own 'snack cart' onto the Sligo train.

Fifth generation stick maker, Francis McCaffrey from Killorglin, Kerry explains how, & why, business is out the door.

Oliver speaks to Pat Larkin, Godfather to Abbie; and Alice Larkin, her Aunt.

Colm O'Regan is back with a new book, filled with heart and humour, about how Irish people speak English.

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh talks about the pain of losing a sibling

Meteorologists Evelyn Cusack and Séamus Walsh explain the peculiarities of our weather

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

Marie Jordan talks to Oliver about her husband – the late, great and much loved Eddie Jordan.

Hypnotist and magician, Keith Barry, dropped in as this week's Visiting Critic. He told Oliver all about his experience of diving.

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

Jackie's new book 'We Made It, Kid' tells her remarkable story of a life defined by resilience, extraordinary sporting talent, and an enduring belief in love.

Venetia Quick and Lisa Morgan on finding out they shared a father and a host of parallels.

The podcaster and presenter tells Oliver about the importance of the Cailleach in Irish mythology ahead of her one woman show.

Callan Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

Kara Owen tells Oliver about her arrival as Britain Ambassador to Ireland and her vision, background & goals.

Willa White joins Oliver to talk about his upcoming comedy show, Dead Man Talking, inspired by the loss of family members.

Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

Carl Kinsella, the man behind the column ‘Surrealing in the Years', tells Oliver about his new book ‘At Least It Looks Good From Space: A catalogue of modern, millennial and personal catastrophes'

The Two Johnnies tell Oliver about The Late Night Lock In.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

Dancing with the Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian spent 48 hours without his phone as our Friday Critic.

Mullingar actress, Niamh Algar, tells Oliver about starring in Sky TV's brand new thriller, The Irish Affair.

Singer Mary Black looks back on her greatest hits as she prepares for her Slán tour.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

John Logan, Playwright, tells Oliver about Moulin Rouge! The Musical.

Oliver speaks to the 66-year-old dual Gaelic player, Pauline McCarthy

Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

Lynn Scraff, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, joins Oliver in studio.

Pádraig McNeela - Head of school of Psychology in University of Galway

Oliver's monologue on a Monday

Oliver speaks to actress Siobhán Cullen on graveyards, life in London & amateur drama.

Mary Moynihan, Writer and author, tells Oliver about Irish people in World War 2.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday

The singer and presenter talks tarot cards, grief, Fight Like Apes and releasing her debut album - four years after finishing it.

Hungry Horse Outside's Hazel Robinson tells Oliver about their charity Halloween event. Hungry Horse Presents Night of Frights on Halloween night - from 7 to 10pm. It's on in Newtownforbes, co Longford - costs E10 per ticket.

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

Former rugby player Fergus Farrell shares his amazing story of survival after a life changing spinal injury. It looked like he might never walk again. His spirit was broken. He tells us what happened next. His book is called Rebuilding a Man and is out in shops now.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

Oliver spoke to playwright and actor Joanne Ryan about the incredible story of 1950s movie star - Constance Smith. The Limerick native was tipped to be the next ‘Maureen O'Hara' until she got blacklisted in Hollywood. Joanne and her co-creator Ann Blake have written a play about her called ‘CONNIE'. For tickets and info go to limetreebelltable.ie

Newlyweds Elizabeth Villa and Anthony McSweeney joined Oliver on the line from the aiport to share how last week's Storm Amy very nearly ruined their wedding day.

The Dubliner on twenty years of hits and finding her voice

Oliver's monologue on Tuesday

Oliver's monologue on a Monday

The former state Pathologist talks Phone Phobia, consulting on 'Taggart', her sassy alter ego Dr Terry & parallels between fact and fiction in her new novel 'Deadly Evidence'.

Oliver's monologue on Friday

Fiachna Ó Braonáin pays tribute to Manchán Magan.

Tolü Makay gets soapy, as this weeks' Visiting Critic
