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.

Dermot's monologue on a Friday.

Dermot speaks to Aaron Coleman, the Donegal musician bringing mini-concerts to kitchens and sitting rooms across Ireland.

Shane Casey & Dominic MacHale, from The Young Offenders, tell Dermot how they're bringing us overnight action from the USA, Canda and Mexico every morning, during the World Cup.

Producer and Co-Choreographer of Mná na hÉireann, Carol Leavy Joyce, joins Dermot in studio.

True rock n roll legend, Chris Newman, lead singer with 70's band ‘Smokie', discusses his extraordinary career, his connection with Ireland and who exactly Alice is!

Dermot's monologue on a Thursday.

Following the news of his retirement Ken Doherty talks us through his career highlights from World Championship win to his mother's apple tart deliveries.

Youtubers The Godfrey Twins joins Oliver to talk about amassing millions of followers thanks to their twin telepathy tests, comedy sketches and pranks.

Ahead of tonight's opening match at the World cup Alan Cawley will be previewing the tournament and giving you tips for your Sweepstake teams.

Dermot speaks to Patricia Nic Eoin, who wants people to rediscover Irish as something enjoyable rather than something they feel they should be doing.

Dermot speaks to School Warden, Anne Quinn, who has been looking after the children of Galway City for five decades!

Dermot's monologue on a Wednesday.

Dermot speaks to performance artist, Luke Casserly, who has collaborated with a renowned perfume maker to create a unique scent of the Midlands bog.

From Dublin Pride and the Mother Block Party to the TV shows, films and musicals everyone is talking about, Olivia Fahy and Conor Behan join us with the ultimate guide to celebrating Pride Month this year.

Play therapist Reg Igoe returns to talk about when kids have a big change in their young lives and how endings matter.

Ahead of the World Cup, Brian D Bunk takes a look back at the history of soccer with an American historian whose love of the beautiful game started at a Galway United match.

Content creator and Galway man, Ronan Michell gives Dermot the low down on Fitzy's Love Island Journey.

Aidan Fitzmaurice, comedy writer, tells Dermot about visiting classrooms to teach children about comedy and science.

Katie Melady; Breege Conway; and Edhyl Larkin tell Dermot how they're preparing for tonight's match against France.

Dermot's monologue on a Tuesday.

From Irish dancing trophies to OnlyFans protests and taking on the music industry - Kate Nash joins Dermot to talk identity, rebellion, and why Ireland feels like home. You can catch Kate Nash at the Galway International Arts Festival on Wednesday the 22nd July.

Dermot meets Jack Kelly, the Galway man whose underwater camera footage of Basking Sharks is starring on BBC's Springwatch programme.

Dermot chats to TV personality and former Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter, about caring for her father after he got a devastating blood cancer diagnosis.

Dermot's monologue on a Monday.

Brenda Donohue went along to the press conference and met up with Katie Taylor.

Mal Tuohy, John Dalton, and Ger McGarry celebrate the 20th birthday of the Riptide Movement with Dermot.

Stephen Shortt, CEO of CareerFit, tells Dermot how can parents help their kids, and their sanity when it comes to deciding on a career path.

Kildare singer-songwriter Shiv joins Dermot to talk about returning to Zimbabwe for the first time in 15 years.

Are you applying for a mortgage & wondering what are the Do's & Don't's? Mrs SmartMoney Kel Galavan joins Dermot to talk about everything you need to know, & do, to get application ready.

We go live to Monaco to chat to Ali Ryan from Goss.ie about the Grand Prix, the Kardashian presence and all the latest celeb news.

Oliver's monologue on a Friday.

Visiting Critic and Home of the Year expert Siobhán Lam went panning for gold in the Wicklow mountains.

Oliver chats to author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy whose book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has brought joy to millions.

Maïa Dunphy will tell us about the treasured possessions and surprising discoveries about her granny that feature in this week's Museum of Me.

Our Screen Team: Olivia Fahy and Dave Fanning get us up to speed on the best TV and films to check out.

Oliver chats to Killian Donnelly who has been bringing the house down for Les Misérables in Dublin.

Author Imani Thompson joins Oliver to discuss Honey, her razor-sharp campus thriller turning feminist anger into a darkly addictive page-turner.

David MC tells Oliver about the new season of Total Football. You can watch the first episode of season 2 on Tuesday 9 June at 5:30pm on RTÉ2 and all episodes will be available to stream on the RTÉ Player.

Oliver is joined in studio by Alma Hynes, who is Events Manager of Art in the Open in Wexford, which runs in Wexford from July 25th to August 3rd. For more information or to book tickets visit ArtInTheOpen.org or on instagram @ArtInTheOpen1

Cathi Fleming tells Oliver about an incredible historical novel which has a fascinating real-life story behind it; Irish nun Sister Kate McCarthy who was interned in Ravensbruck Concentration Camp during World War 2 and was part of the resistance movement that helped prisoners escape from the Nazis.

Stephen Moore & Jason Gillard tell Oliver about the brand new ‘Blue Lights Awards'. To nominate someone for an award, go to bluelightawards.com

Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.

As we approach the 20th anniversary of his death politics professor Gary Murphy takes a look at the life and legacy of Charles J. Haughey.

Raconteur and BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Steven Moore tells Oliver about the business and joy of lost treasures.

Bestselling author of The Help, Kathryn Stockett tells us about her new novel which is set in 1930s Mississippi.

Ealma Purcell tells us what jobs we should be doing in the garden right now!

5th Port Dollymount Sea Scouts, Gavin Weadick, Laura Daly, Aoibheann Conlon and Oisín Weadick; tell Oliver how they rescued a swimmer who got into difficulty in Dublin Bay.

Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

Cahir O'Kane, GAA journalist with the Irish News, talks Oliver through the All-Ireland SFC draw

Back on stage after 10 years, Oliver catches up with comedian and QI veteran Alan Davies.

Travel expert Paul Hackett tells us how our favourite holiday resorts are reinventing themselves.