Oliver Callan

Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

From rave stages to the Abbey Theatre, performer Emer Dineen joins Oliver to talk about grief, identity and Drag Kings, and why bringing her pop star glam show 0800-CUPID to Cork is a homecoming.

After a successful career writing fiction, author Julie Parsons tells Oliver why she has decided to write the most remarkable story behind her own family in her memoir ‘People Like Us'.

Oliver speaks to Yvonne Connolly about her first acting role in a Bill Nighy film, 500 Miles, which came about thanks to her horseriding skills.

Naomh McElhatton, director of the ‘Spirit of Shackleton' project, tells Oliver how a yacht inspired by Ernest Shackleton is set to become a floating classroom for young people, STEM & ocean science research & leaders across the country.

Play therapist Reg Igoe talks to Oliver about sibling rivalry and how to tackle it.

Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Michael Darragh MacAuley reviews the weekend's provincial finals and tells us about skydiving into Costa Rica in Uncharted with Ray Goggins.

Jeff Goldblum tells Oliver about his lifelong love of music and bringing his band to Dublin later this month.

As Father's Day approaches, Oliver chats to Ian Lynam and Ben Morgan about taking part in Dead Dad Society, a unique gig where all the comedians on the line-up share one thing in common – they've lost their Dads.

Denis O Mahony, One of the founding members, tells Oliver about Hibernian London FC.

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

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.

Comedian and filmmaker Peter McGann joined Oliver in studio to talk about his upcoming play The Whiteheaded Boy, in Abbey Theatre from June 3.

Award-winning author, Sarah Webb talked to Oliver about her new book which captures 1950s Baggatonia for young readers.

Maria Alyokhina joined Oliver in studio to talk about her book Political Girl Political Girl: Life and Fate in Russia. 

Prank Comedian Simon Brodkin shares stories of his mischief ahead of his December 3rd show at Vicar Street.

18-year-old Jamie McGuigan from County Tyrone speaks with Oliver.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

Fr. Richard Gibbons, Parish Priest and Rector of Knock Shrine; Nessa McNeela, Chief Financial Officer with Aer Lingus; and Joe Gilmore, CEO of Ireland West Airport; join Oliver in studio.

It is peak bee season and busy bees mean busy beekeepers. Oliver chats to Chris Hodges, from VeesBees, co-founder of the Loughshore Apiary in beautiful Co Down. Back from the Brink starts this Sunday, May 17th on RTÉ One at 6.30pm.

Mildred Bernie tells Oliver what it means to have an airport in the west of Ireland.

Melanie got in contact to give the staff at Dublin Airport a shoutout for getting a packed lunch though to her husband!

Crime writer, Joseph Birchall on his latest novel, 'Reported Missing' and why he wants to live into his 90's.

Fourteen instruments, world tours and one very musical family, All-Ireland champion Tara Howley joins Oliver with her dad Padraig Howley for a very special session of ceol.

From Ride On to No Frontiers - one of Ireland's greatest songwriters Jimmy MacCarthy brings his stories from behind the spotlight to the stage once more.

Travel expert Paul Hackett joins Oliver to explain how some resorts are reinventing themselves to keep visitors returning.

Oliver speaks to Triona Neenan, a Nurse in UHL, who is the youngest of her five sisters; and her daughter Ciara Neenan, who is also a nurse!

Selfie mirrors, chocolate fountains and parties costing thousands, journalist Tanya Sweeney tells Oliver that modern Holy Communions have become mini weddings.

Mother-of-four, Miriam Mulcahy, walked 700km across Ireland – an experience that changed her life and inspired her new book 'Walking to the Foot of the Sky'.

Oliver chats to Roscommon's greatest football ambassador, Paddy Joe Burke, after the Rossies victory over Galway to win the Connacht Provincial Championship

Séamas O'Reilly, author of did you hear mammy died, is back with his debut novel - a sharp send-up of TV dramas about The Troubles.

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

David Keenan talks to Oliver about creativity, burnout, the pressure of the “algorithm age,” and why the Irish language became central to his powerful new documentary Focla ar Chanbhás.

DJ, drag queen and nightlife extraordinaire Jodie Harsh tells Oliver about a life of celebrity, clubbing and crashing.

Sorcha Ní Chonghaile is originally from Ratoath, said she moved to England about a year ago and has been teaching in Greenwich.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

William Brosnan from Scoil Mhuire Kanturk, Co Cork tells Oliver about his 'Dementia Sheild' glasses.

Guy Goma gave of one of TV's funniest moments when he was mistaken for a global tech expert live on BCC News. Oliver chats to Guy and the producer who put him there, Elliott Gotkine.

From hotelier to train driver for a day, our Visiting Critic this week, Francis Brennan swaps five-star service for the driver's seat… but did he stay on track?

Cassie Stokes tells Oliver about travelling the length and breadth of Ireland - finding the best of food, drink, hikes and swims.

Oliva Fahy and Dave Fanning guide us through the best viewing ahead of the weekend.

Oliver speaks to Ciara Dempsey, who was 14 when she was groomed by a man almost three times her age. Nearly twenty years on, she's speaks out for the first time about that abuse and her survival.

Oliver speaks to Chris Watson, who has been David Attenborough's sound man of choice, veteran sound recordist known for his work on David Attenborough's wildlife documentaries.

Brenda Donohoe is in search of Ireland's most affordable blowdry, and reports live from Castleblayney in Monaghan.

Preston from The Ordinary Boys joins Oliver to talk about the highs, the chaos, and the moment everything nearly went very wrong.

Kelly Geoghegan, Sleep Consultant, tells Oliver about her new book Sleep Baby Sleep, which is published by Gill Books and out now.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

Ahead of the West End musical coming to Dublin, Mrs. Doubtfire (Gabriel Vick) herself joins Oliver to discuss accents and a beauty routine that's not for the faint-hearted.

Best-selling children's author Shane Hegarty tells Oliver about his latest book Minotaur Boy – a hilarious tale about a 12-year-old navigating puberty, spots and monsters.

Oliver speaks to Lana Nolan, from Ballymun Kickhams, who ran a half marathon 8 weeks after a cancer operation, to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.