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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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    Latest episodes from Oliver Callan

    Imaginary titles & Radio reshuffles - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 14:39


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

    Life is a Rollercoaster for Visiting Critic Hugh Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 22:49


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

    PJ O'Sullivan - the Ghost Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 11:25


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

    Jimmy Kimmel's views on Mayo trip, pocket money demand & Roy Keane's clan - Oliver's take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 11:33


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 14:31


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

    Francis McCaffrey - More than you can shake a Shillelagh stick at

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 20:25


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

    The Larkins of Ringsend celebrate Abbie's winner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 10:35


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

    Colm O'Regan's new book – 'Gallivanting with Words'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 30:23


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

    'I'm not sure it's something we talk about' - Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 34:21


    Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh talks about the pain of losing a sibling

    'They say it might Rain'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 15:21


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

    Louvre slow lift & Strictly - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 11:17


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

    Eddie Jordan's wife reflects on life in the fastlane with the F1 legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 21:40


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

    Mentalist Keith Barry faces his fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 13:02


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

    Trump's Ballroom, Celebrity Traitors no swearing but no manners - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 14:05


    We Made It, Kid - Jackie McCarthy O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 35:53


    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.

    Newly discovered half-sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 33:38


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

    The Cailleach with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 14:43


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

    'Nobody's Girl' & AI Presenters - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 15:07


    Callan Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    'Tá go leor le foghlaim fós' - The new British Ambassador to Ireland on learning Irish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 22:35


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

    Comedian Willa White on finding comedy in loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 14:06


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

    County final round up, and theft in the Louvre - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 10:27


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

    Carl Kinsella on toxicity in men's WhatsApp groups and living with OCD

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 20:37


    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 on The Late Night Lock In

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 18:17


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

    Top 9 Presidents & Oscar Wilde's library card- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 9:20


    Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

    Visiting Critic: Digital Detox Dancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 18:37


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

    Niamh Algar and The Iris Affair

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 17:11


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 52:12


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

    Pope's reaction to Vatican violation & claims of Thatcher marital affairs - Oliver's take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 7:43


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    John Logan on Moulin Rouge, Penny Dreadful & Coming Home to Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 31:42


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

    66-year-old dual Gaelic player, Pauline McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 8:15


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

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    Playing Gaa at 57 years and Bird Flu in Fota Park - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 14:57


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    The role of Museums reflecting contemporary Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 20:41


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

    Equipping people with skills to respond if a friend says they have been sexually assaulted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 8:43


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

    Trump's peace deal & Blacksod Lighthouse -Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 17:20


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday

    Actress Siobhán Cullen on graveyards, life in London & amateur drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 19:37


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

    Irish people in WW2 honoured in new exhibition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 10:03


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

    Ray D'Arcy's departure, Saoirse Ronan joining The Beatles & Best songs of the century - Oliver's take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 14:12


    MayKay on Finding Spirituality, Tarot, and the Power of Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 18:12


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

    Hungry Horse Outside

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 9:10


    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.

    Posh n' Docs & Nobel Prize for Trump? -  Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 19:52


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    Fergus Farrell - Rebuilding his life after injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 26:54


    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.

    Budget bits & more Traitors - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 24:24


    Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

    Constance Smith forgotten Limerick Hollywood star of the 50's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 16:39


    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 beat Storm Amy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 6:11


    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.

    Singer-songwriter RuthAnne Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 31:56


    The Dubliner on twenty years of hits and finding her voice

    Pascal's Fiscal Space & Scratchcard sickness - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 16:37


    Oliver's monologue on Tuesday

    Jim Gavin's withdrawal & Tay-Tay's diss-track - Oliver's take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 17:09


    Oliver's monologue on a Monday

    Former state Pathologist, Dr Marie Cassidy on why she loves her sassy alter ego

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 25:21


    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'.

    Budget dilemmas & Kemi's factcheck - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 8:53


    Oliver's monologue on Friday

    Fiachna Ó Braonáin pays tribute to Manchán Magan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 10:52


    Fiachna Ó Braonáin pays tribute to Manchán Magan.

    Visting Critic - Tolü Makay gets soapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 15:23


    Tolü Makay gets soapy, as this weeks' Visiting Critic

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