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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

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

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

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

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

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.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

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

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

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.

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

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

Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

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

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

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

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