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.
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 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.
The Traitors Ireland was back with a bang last night. Dr Linda joined Oliver as the latest faithful to be banished from Slane Castle.
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.
Oliver's monologue on a Friday
Dr. Adam Kay, author of This is going to hurt is back with his novel A Particularly Nasty Case
National Treasure Niamh Kavanagh was our Friday Visiting Critic and walked the Skyline in the historic Croke Park.
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday
Oliver was joined by Derry Girl both on screen and off screen, Saoirse Monica Jackson. She spoke about her upcoming play Three Sisters, Derry Girls and chatted about her recent wedding.
Filmmaker Pat Comer told Oliver about An Spidéal hosting the first ever John Ford Festival -Féile which brings his legacy home. All the details are available at www.feilejohnford.com
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday
We'll be chatting to Dáire Bohan –he was a video game obsessive as a child and started programming at the age of eight – and now at only 23 is one of Ireland's newest tech successes.
The first two people cast out of the castle Dave and Diane spoke to Oliver about their murder and banishment
Star of Derry Girls and Peaky Blinders Art Campion and director Mikel Murfi on their wild new stage adaptation of The Quiet Man.
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.
David McCullagh on taking over the Today Show.
The Traitors Ireland host on her Lady Muck character
A sharp hour of entertainment that charms the mood of the nation, discussing trending topics while bringing his inimitable bit of craic with it.
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday
Writer Sophie White's latest novel Such a Good Couple discusses marriage, monogamy and the big puke bowl
University of Limerick graduate Leah Shanahan, from Tralee is the creator of AMY, the world's first fully accessible, multisensory pregnancy test.
Football fan Darragh told Oliver about being at the surprise knock out of Man Utd by fourth tier Grimsby Town.
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday
EP fanatic Catherine Ryan on how best to enjoy the festival
Ealma Purcell on growing her Meath garden and opening it up to the public
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.
Bestselling writer Rebecca Kuang on her brand new novel Katabasis which is a hell of a story and her controversy-stirring book Yellowface.
Mick Hanly from Cork has launched a website described as RIP.ie for pets
Oliver's monologue on a Monday
Actor Michael Patrick on being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease, the same disease that killed his father.
Oliver's monologue on a Friday
Our Friday visiting critic went surfing in Kerry and talked about restoring nature, The Rose of Tralee and Homebirths
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday
From dressing Chappell Roan to CMAT Oran O'Reilly told Oliver about becoming an accidental fashion designer
Environmentalist Susan Adams and Giorgia Anile from The Toy Library spoke about the ways people can share and reuse equipment for back to school sustainability and savings
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday
Actor and writer Shane O'Reilly joined Oliver and spoke about his upcoming production – Her Father's Voice. Shane grew up with deaf parents and told us how this experience has influenced much of his work.
Aoife Donegan from Laois told Oliver about her business “Give that Paw”, a service that will not only mind your furry friend while you get married, but integrate them in your wedding day if that's what you want too. If you want to learn more about Aoifes doggy chaperoning, or to book her for your own special day, head to GiveThatPaw.ie.
Son of the late Lord Henry Mount Charles the new and 9th Marquess Alex Conyngham told Oliver about the highs and lows of Slane Castle's history
Oliver's monologue on a Monday
Oliver spoke with one of Canada's biggest comedians Katherine Ryan. They chat about her Cork father, her love of Mayfeild and Cobh, family life in London, her time working in Hooters and her views on Justin Trudeau dating Katy Perry.
Liam Carroll told Oliver that when the people of Kilteely, Limerick, found out that their local pub landlords were planning a long overdue retirement, the worry of losing the heart of their community set in. Not ready to let that happen, group of residents set their sights, and money, on saving Aherns Pub. Photo courtesy of Limerick Leader.
Oliver's monologue on a Friday
Comedian Kevin McGahern, host of The Traitors Ireland: Uncloaked told Oliver about betrayal, banter, and behind-the-scenes bombshells on the new show
Writer Oein DeBhairduin tried his hand at DIY in The Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun