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 Wednesday
Playwright and screenwriter Mark O'Rowe, of ‘Howie the Rookie' and ‘Intermission' fame, spoke to Oliver about sell-out shows, family tensions and why Reunion is striking a chord with audiences at home and abroad.
Adas Rakauskas tells Oliver about the shoebox from Ireland that changed his life when he was 8 years old.
Fr. Brian D'Arcy has been inducted into the IMRO Hall of Fame after more than 50 years in broadcasting
Dublin singer Aaron Rowe on supporting Lewis Capaldi and hanging out with Ed Sheeran
Oliver's monologue on Monday
Former Children's Minister addresses Special Envoy role and Merrion Gate controversies as she joins Oliver to talk about her new political memoir 'Love in a Time of Politics'
Dermot spoke to Mark Maher from Odyssey Studios who turned his childhood obsession into a dream job making props and prosthetics for tv and film from Wednesday to The Hobbit and Alice in Wonderland.
The Olivier Award-winning comedian and composer of ‘Matilda the Musical' on the profound feeling of creating music and memories
Dermot spoke to Mark Maher from Odyssey Studios who turned his childhood obsession into a dream job making props and prosthetics for tv and film from Wednesday to The Hobbit and Alice in Wonderland.
Dermot's monologue on a Thursday
Rory Motherway told Dermot Whelan how he suffered permanent spinal cord damage from a car crash in October 2024. The injuries have resulted in being a full-time wheelchair user. As a sport enthusiast, while Rory came to terms with his condition he also needed to get back on a team and that's where Rebel Wheelers in Cork came to the rescue.
Mary Doyle told Dermot about being a Scramble Champion whose love of words has brought her all over the world. The All-Ireland Scrabble Championship is taking place in Waterford City's Dooley's Hotel on October 4th and 5th.
The five finalists Oyin Adeyemi, Ben Donohue, Kelley Higgins, Nick O'Loughlin and Vanessa Ogbonna, share their real-world thoughts on what happened in the Castle & on what's next.
Donncha O'Callaghan told Oliver about his new book 'Disaster Dad Fun Day Fiasco' plus why he thinks he'd make a terrible Traitor!
Dermot's monologue on a Tuesday
Comedian Dylan Moran talks Dolla Ho, art and Shakespeare
Mike Hanrahan of Stockton's Wing told Dermot about making music for dementia patients
Dermot's monologue on a Monday
Joanna and Amy told Dermot all about their experiences of the Traitors castle.
Ian Healy told Dermot about having spent 30 years working in the same job, a job he loved, he's decided to become a nurse. He told Dermot how and why he's made this happen.
Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy on his new Netflix film Steve and his admiration for teachers everywhere, from his parents to the teacher who changed his life. He also ruled himself out as Sinn Fein's 'game-changing' presidential candidate [or as the new Voldemort]!
What does Daniel O'Donnell and Mount Errigal have in common... High fashion of course. Dermot talks to Brodie & Mirren McFeeley, identical twins, who are making those connections. You can see all of Brodie and Mirrens designs, including the Daniel special, on their instagram – just search @Cuple_designs
Zoe Coleman told Dermot about her unusual book club, The Silent Bookclub. To find out more about the instagram check out Silent Book Club Dublin
Dermot's monologue on a Thursday
Second Captain's Ciarán Murphy told Dermot what happens when a self described ageing footballer joins a hurling club and has to play as Gaeilge.
Jerome Ingle-Smith told Dermot about how after years of working on London's Saville Row, he is on a mission to bring bespoke tailoring back into Irish lives.
Dermot's monologue on a Wednesday
A comedy show about the ridiculous rituals involved in getting home after a night out.
The Cellist who went viral during lockdown plays Culture Night
Traitor Paudie and faithful Christine told Dermot about their experience on the hit show The Traitors and Christine calls for Paudie to be president!
Dermot's monologue and live music from the Wrafters.
Shanice Griffin and Katie Larkin taking farming to TikTok and Murdered faithful- Mark on his Traitors experience.
The rugby and hurling legends join Dermot to chat punditry, mental health and hanging tough.
Dermot's monologue on a Monday.
Dermot's monologue on a Friday
Young entrepreneurs James Fahy and Ciara Walsh told Dermot about their company 'Just Tip' which specialises in cashless tipping solutions for the hospitality sector. They created it in response to outdated tipping practices that lacked transparency for staff and employers.
Ellie Berry told Dermot about the Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival which runs from Sunday September 14th to Sunday September 21st. For more information on talks, walks and activities check out boynevalleytrails.ie
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday
Michael Moynihan's book More than a Game asks if the GAA is still amateur or a machine for elite competition
Retired Firefighter Danny Manning told Oliver about a memorial ceremony at the FDNY 9/11 Garden of Remembrance in Kinsale
Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh speaks out about the difficulties her family has experienced navigating Ireland's autism services and the education system.
Katelyn Divilly on being banished from The Traitors
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday
Oliver caught up with Eamon 'the Guard' and John following their exit in what was a hugely explosive episode of The Traitors Ireland last night.
Folklorist Billy Mag Fhloinn talked to Oliver about strawboys, animal sacrifice and pagan rituals. He told us about hosting a pagan rave as part of the Sounds of the Harbour festival later this week in Cork. Go to tradition.ie for details.
Oliver chatted with Mick Heron who is known as the ‘best spy novelist of his generation,' the man behind the enormously successful Slow Horses. His novels are also a hit TV series starring Gary Oldman. His new book involves the Stakeknife case from the Troubles. Clown Town – is out now.