Oliver Callan

Dermot's monologue on Wednesday.

Dermot chats to David O'Reilly and Jacqueline Brunton, the leading stars of a full Irish creative production of the Little Shop of Horrors in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this summer. Running from 25th July - 9th August and tickets are on sale now at www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

Demot chats to Sunday World Columnist Deirdre Reynolds all about "National Old Maids Day” which is celebrated on the 4th June every year to “shed light on the single and childless women over the usual age for marriage”.

Dermot Whelan is in for Oliver this week. Have a listen here to his monologue.

Best-Selling author Vicki Notaro joined Dermot to talk about her new book ‘Long Story'‘ and told him all about her love of all things rom-com. Long Story' by Vicki Notaro is published by Sandycove and is available in all good bookshops now!

Anna Collins, a tour guide and a researcher at Dublin Cemeteries Trust, told Dermot how Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery will host its first ever queer history tours from the 20th to the 22nd of June, celebrating Pride and exploring LGBTQ+ life in Ireland since the 1800s.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday

Rex Ryan came into talk about the challenges and controversies surrounding Gerry Hutch, on whom he's based his new one man show, ‘The Monk'

We sent comedian Taran O'Sullivan to volunteer with Tidy Towns as this week's visiting critic

Catriona McAnaspie gives her reaction to the verdict of unlawful killing of her brother Daniel who was murdered in 2010 while in the State care system, Sorcha Cusack on her latest play Escaped Alone, Elaine Feeney on her new book and Rex Ryan on his new play ‘The Monk' inspired by Gerry Hutch.

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

Lucia O'Farrell, the mother of Shane O'Farrell who was killed in a 2011 hit and run, told Oliver how the public apology from the Government this week was a day of vindication after their long years of campaigning.

Oliver was joined by acclaimed writer and the Booker longlisted author Elaine Feeney. They chatted about her new book Let me go Mad in my Own Way

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

Actress Sorcha Cusack, part of Ireland's legendary acting dynasty, joined Oliver in studio to talk about her remarkable TV career and her return home to star in 'Escaped Alone' by Caryl Churchill. Catch her this month at the Everyman Theatre in Cork and the Project Arts Centre in Dublin. For tickets and more, visit hatchtheatrecompany.com

Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday

As festival season gets under way Oliver chats with a brother and sister team, Kat and Mick Ledden, who offer mental health support and harm reduction advice to festivalgoers at music events this summer.

Oliver spoke with Eve McMahon, Ireland's youngest ever Olympic sailor. She's back home after making Irish sailing history last week by winning a bronze medal at the ILCA World Championships in China.

Daniel McAnaspie was tragically murdered in 2015. Following his inquest held this month, his sister Cathriona joined Oliver to speak out about the devastating consequences of the state's failure to protect vulnerable children in Ireland—and why she's now calling for a formal apology. Please note, this conversation contains distressing details

Photographer and Research Meteorologist Noel Fitzpatrick takes Oliver into the eye of the storm, sharing his experiences chasing tornadoes worldwide and the science behind it all. Check out his stunning photography on Instagram @BigSkiesMedia

Fresh from last night's Ivor Novello Awards in London Orla joined us to tell us all about winning the ‘Best Song Musically and Lyrically' award for her track Mine. She also shared behnd the scenes gossip from the hugely prestigious awards ceremony.

This week's visiting Critic is the Ninja of Negotiators, Kieran Mulvey. The industrial relations troubleshooter reported back from the world of ‘wellness', looked back on his career and told us about his life since retirement.

10 years on from the referendum on marriage equality, David and Brian are about to tie the knot, before they do, a quick chat with Oliver and a special message from Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Gavan Reilly joins Oliver in studio to discuss his new book 'The Secret Life of Leinster House' a must have for any wonk.

Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs sit down with Oliver to discuss their new movie 'The Salt Path' in cinemas Friday May 30th.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday

Pop sensation Moncrieff chatted to Oliver about overcoming tragedy, getting his break by doing backing vocals for Adele and making those spicy GAA themed music videos.

Anne Hyland, Irish Girls Guide leader and volunteer co-ordinator, shared that The Irish Girl Guides are looking for new Leaders. For more information go to www.irishgirlguides.ie

Dermot Whelan is joined by Christine Walsh, Michelin Star Head Chef at Chishuru, in London.

Lorna McCormack is in studio to talk to Dermot about her campaign to teach school children the basics of knitting and its heritage. woolinschool.com

Oliver's monologue on a Monday

The world's bestselling non-fiction author for children, Terry Deary, joined Oliver this morning. He told Oliver about where the hugely successful series Horrible Histories came from. Horrible Histories: Live on stage will be in the 3Olympia Theatre from 18 - 22 June 2025.

Marine biologist Dr Kevin Flannery told us all about 'Solstice' the endangered sea turtle who was rescued last Christmas and brought back to health in the Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium. Next week she will be flown home to the Canaries to a nesting beach.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday

Marty told us about the Irish goodbye for Emmy's Laika Party and looks ahead to Saturday's final.

We sent this week's Visiting Critic bird watching. TV presenter and social media creator James Patrice reported back on experiencing a different kind of ‘Twitter' off line in a nature reserve

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

Marty Whelan chatted to Oliver live from Basel ahead of Ireland's performance in the semi-finals tonight. He painted a clear picture of what the atmosphere is like and how he thinks Ireland will fare in this year's competition.

Booker Prize nominee and Monaghan man Pat McCabe discusses spies, fiction, film, Anglo-Irish history and identity and his latest novel Goldengrove.

Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

Foil, Arms & Hog joined Oliver in studio and chatted through their comedic journey, from Temple Bar to New Yorks' Carnegie Hall. They also revealed what lurks behind the secret door on Dolly Parton's personalised tour bus.

Alex from the Éirevision podcast told Oliver what it was like to be at the first semi-final of Eurovision 2025, live from Basel.

Oscar Despard told Oliver what it was like to captain the winning Cambridge team in the final of the University Challenge that aired last night.

Jeanine Cummins, author of bestseller American Dirt, talks about her new book celebrating her Puerto Rican and Irish heritage 

Andrea Haack spoke to Oliver as she and her family were making their way up to the Croagh Patrick summit where they will be christening their daughter later today. She told Oliver why 'The Reek' in Mayo holds so many precious memories for her family.

With Joe hanging up the mic we wondered what it meant for the show's iconic voice-over artist Jonathan Ryan. He spoke to Dermot about how special the gig was and also shared tips for anyone looking to get into the voice over industry.

Singer, actor and songwriter Julie Feeney told Dermot about having to take a step back from her succesful career to care for her aging mother and how now, 10 years later, Julie's been named the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Musician in Residence and is moving back into the light of creation and production.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday

Oliver spoke to Fr Brian O'Sullivan, an Irish Augustinian priest in Rome, who knows Pope Leo XIV well. He told us what it was like finding out that his friend had been chosen to be the head of the Catholic Church.

This weeks Visiting Critic is celebrity chef, author, and Dancing With The Stars sweetheart Kevin Dundon. We sent him off to try his hand/body at aerial acrobatics.

Oliver's monologue on a Thursday