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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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    Cork golfer David Howard and his inspirational CF story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 18:06


    Cork golfer David Howard joins Baz to talk Cystic Fibrosis, competition, pressure, and life on the fairways.

    Clare woman aims for national glory with her pygmy goat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 6:27


    Baz speaks to Maddy Dunne, whose pygmy goat Baaaarney McKenna from Killimer, who is aiming for national glory at the Nose of Tralee for the Banner County!

    The latest on the big and small screen with Sarina Bellissimo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 14:00


    Sarina Bellissimo joins us with the week's biggest stories on screens big and small.

    Taking on iconic roles in Queen and ABBA tribute bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 16:22


    Baz is joined in studio by Brian Keville from the tribute act ‘Qween' and Linda McGovern from the group ‘Abbaesque'.

    Giddy Up Cutz a completely mobile barber shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 8:48


    Cian of Giddy Up Cutz, tells Baz about his completely mobile barber shop! You can find Cian's instagram on @giddy_up_cutz.

    What to do this bank holiday weekend with Aifric O'Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 9:24


    And nevermind the FOMO if you're not going to All Together Now, Aifric O'Connell has loads of ideas for events all around the country to keep you busy this bank holiday weekend.

    An Occupational Therapist's unique perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 14:02


    Baz meets Caoimhe O'Connor, an Occupational Therapist whose experience as an amputee gives her an extra 'lens' when it comes to seeing things from her patient's perspective

    The Cosy Mystery Club with Fiona Sherlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 9:50


    Fiona Sherlock tells Oliver about her Snail Mail business 'The Cosy Mystery Club'.

    Why are BTS planning to boycott the Grammy Awards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 10:35


    South Korean boy band BTS have announced they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, in response to the introduction of a Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Speaking on this is Hannah Daygo, a journalist with the Irish Independent and KPOP fan

    Dublin dad raising his twin daugters as Gaeilge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 18:19


    Baz meets Éabha & Caoimhe De Burca, and their dad Barra; who took on the task of making himself fluent, so as to raise them immersed in the language.

    The biggest party that Mayo has ever seen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 10:34


    Two Mayo publicans Mick Byrne of Mick Byrne's Pub in Castebar, and Dick Byrne of PJ's Pub in Claremorris tell Baz what life has been like in Mayo this week!

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    Ealma Purcell's tips on managing the hosepipe ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 8:06


    Baz chats to Ealma Purcell from The Poppy Garden in County Meath who has a list of jobs for the next few weeks and tips on managing with the hose ban.

    A life of constant reinvention with Orla Diamantino

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 18:01


    Writer comedian Orla Diamantino drops in to tell Baz about her life of constant reinvention and why she chooses to just go for it when opportunity knocks.

    Bibdu: The Irish Mythology Role-Playing Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 10:07


    Independent game developers Lara Clifford and Eoin Barry join Baz to explain their new project, Irish Mythology game Bibdu.

    Female Solo travel around the world with Nicola Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 8:25


    Travel writer, Nicola Brady, tells Baz about travelling solo.

    Irish author Djamel White on being longlisted for the Booker Prize

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 8:00


    Djamel White tells Baz about his debut novel 'All Them Dogs' which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize.

    Tributes to The Frames frontman and Oscar winner Glen Hansard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 30:52


    Evelyn O'Rourke, Arts and Media Correspondent; Victoria Mary Clarke. Journalist and writer; and Stuart Clark, Deputy Editor of Hot Press; pay tribute to Glen Hansard.

    Dublin City Centre could do with a quick wash - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 5:14


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

    Life and haircuts in Dublin with Fred Armisen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 23:34


    He's been everything from Uncle Fester to a Prince impersonator, a punk drummer to a Saturday Night Live veteran. Fred Armisen joins Oliver to chat about filming Wednesday in Ireland, music, comedy and bringing his brilliantly bizarre show to Vicar Street this Saturday.

    Eoin Reardon - the social media woodworker from Cork

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 12:15


    Eoin Reardon, the Cork woodworker with over 5 million online followers, tells Oliver how he blends traditional skills with modern storytelling.

    The ancient traditions & colourful customs behind Lúnasa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 15:07


    Folklorist, Jo Kerrigan joins us to uncover the ancient traditions and colourful customs behind Ireland's harvest festival.

    Prepping your home for holidays with 'Gaff Goddess' Laura de Barra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 15:45


    Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra returns with tips on prepping your home for holidays.

    Play on tension between native speakers and Gaeilgeoirí

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 8:54


    Bríd Ó Gallchóir, Director of Aisling Ghéar, the Belfast-based theatre companies tells Oliver about Pygmalion 26.

    Live reaction from Castlebar, after Mayo's All-Ireland win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 31:46


    Oliver is joined by Shane Fitzgerald, Florist from Mayo; Stephen Grealis, Midwest Radio; and Maurice Brosnan, the Irish Examiner, to reflect on Mayo's win. Brenda Donohue reports live from Castlebar after Mayo's win against Kerry.

    60 years of Pat Egan in showbiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 22:05


    Oliver meets a man who paid U2 50 quid for a gig, brought Bob Marley to Dalymount, and promoted everyone from Queen to Billy Connolly – Pat Egan marks 60 years in showbiz!

    Hope Rises: Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold by David Baldacci

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 14:43


    One of the world's best-selling thriller writers, David Baldacci, drops in for a chat with Oliver.

    Tim Buckley reflects on Kerry's effort against Mayo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 8:34


    Oliver spoke to Tim Buckley on Friday, he was at the match yesterday and is on the line to tell us what it was like from the other side.

    More celebrations from Castlebar with Brenda Donohue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 12:30


    Brenda Donohue reports live from Castlebar after Mayo's win against Kerry.

    The latest celeb & pop culture goss with Alexandra Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 7:16


    We get the latest celeb and pop culture news with Alexandra Ryan from Goss.ie.

    The people of Connacht are Mayo mythered! - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 6:45


    Oliver's monologue on Friday.

    Visiting Critic: Val Troy goes Gaelmaxxing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 14:03


    Val Troy, accountant turned comedian is this week's Visiting Critic. We asked her to speak as Gaeilge to strangers. Did she make any friends or scare them away? All will be revealed.

    Keeping the legacy and songs of Jason Rock alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 18:00


    Jason Rock will be Remembering his father Dickie Rock and how he's keeping his legacy and songs alive.

    Brenda Donohue is back on the road to hear from Mayo fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 18:48


    Brenda Donohue is back on the road to hear from Mayo fans ahead of their GAA final against Kerry on Sunday.

    Kilkenny comedian Mike Rice is heading back to Edinburgh Fringe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 12:01


    Comedian Mike Rice tells Oliver about his new show, podcast & performing at Altogether Now & the Edinburgh Fringe.

    Shane Gillen's portrait honouring the late Brenda Fricker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 7:27


    Shane Gillen tells Oliver about his new portrait honouring the late Brenda Fricker.

    'Tickets are like Gold Dust' with Tim Buckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 14:05


    Oliver speaks to Kerry fan and wordsmith - Tim Buckley.

    Ruth Maxwell on being ‘reborn' in the aftermath of a health scare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 26:06


    Oliver speaks to advocate Ruth Maxwell who lost her sense of self 10 years after a violent knife attack. But she was in a sense reborn after going through even more difficulties as if that wasn't challenge enough.

    'No bake' Summer desserts with Shane Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 9:49


    Cavan chef Shane Smith tells Oliver his ideas on cool, chilled treats.

    Ubh by Paudie Murray, is a cracking success!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 8:31


    Oliver speaks to 9 year-old Paudie Murray, from Moveen in west Clare, who is proving you're never too young to start a business. His homegrown venture, Ubh by Paudie, is already a cracking success.

    Vicki Notaro's new book: Anywhere But Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 21:43


    Careers, marriage, friendship, mental health and fresh starts, bestselling author Vicki Notaro tackles midlife crisis and what can happen when you think you have it all worked out!

    Mayo & Kerry fans coming home for the match on Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 13:55


    Helena O Sullivan and Michael Ruane - We'll have Mayo fans and Kerry fans coming home from opposite sides of the world.

    Taking a black cab tour around Belfast - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 7:41


    Oliver's monologue on Wednesday.

    Oliver meets fashion designer Sara O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 9:24


    Sara O'Neill known for creating some of the most magical creation worn by celebrities on red carpets joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall.

    Oliver meets Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 16:39


    Northern Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Snow Patrol joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall.

    Brenda Donohue meets The McCleans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 9:21


    Husband and wife, Niall and Bronagh McClean have been instrumental in bringing Fleadh Cheoil to Belfast. The couple along with their four young children will be performing and competing at the Fleadh.

    Paddy McDonnell drops by for a chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 8:37


    Paddy McDonnell, comedian joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall. He plays the Paddy Power Comedy Festival at the Iveagh Gardens this weekend, and then brings his Gouts Out tour all around the county.

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    Broadcaster Julian Simmons pops in for a visist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 15:50


    Julian Simmons, Northern Ireland broadcaster joined Oliver at Belfast City Hall.

    BBQ expert Jim Moore drops by

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 10:17


    Jim Moore, author of the cookbook How to BBQ Everything joined Oliver Callan at Belfast City Hall.

    Tempest live in studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 6:47


    Music from Tempest, a powerful ensemble of traditional Irish musicians from Ulster, headlining The Gig Rig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann next month. Bláithín Mhic Cana on vocals, Luke Ward on Bouzouki and Vocals, Aaron O'Hagan on Uilleann Pipes and Brendan Mulholland on Flutes.

    North of Ireland, northern Ireland or just Ireland - Emer Maguire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 16:36


    Emer Maguire, comedian, musician, writer

    Will the Walsh Sisters ever get their glassy house? - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 7:14


    Oliver's monologue on Tuesday.

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