Oliver Callan

Follow Oliver Callan
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

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.

RTÉ Radio 1


    • Oct 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 1,054 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from Oliver Callan with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Oliver Callan

    From Pete Hegseth's sit-down with Donald Trump to the Irish accents in House of Guinness - Oliver's take.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 19:58


    Mark O'Rowe's Reunion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 18:46


    Playwright and screenwriter Mark O'Rowe, of ‘Howie the Rookie' and ‘Intermission' fame, spoke to Oliver about sell-out shows, family tensions and why Reunion is striking a chord with audiences at home and abroad.

    To Lithuania with Love - The Full Circle gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 6:32


    Adas Rakauskas tells Oliver about the shoebox from Ireland that changed his life when he was 8 years old.

    The Life of Brian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 25:55


    Fr. Brian D'Arcy has been inducted into the IMRO Hall of Fame after more than 50 years in broadcasting

    From Monkstown Farm to Glastonbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 7:45


    Dublin singer Aaron Rowe on supporting Lewis Capaldi and hanging out with Ed Sheeran 

    Ryder Cup jeering & bird feeder - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 18:24


    Oliver's monologue on Monday

    'I did not lobby' Katherine Zappone addresses controversy surrounding Special Envoy role

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 28:54


    Former Children's Minister addresses Special Envoy role and Merrion Gate controversies as she joins Oliver to talk about her new political memoir 'Love in a Time of Politics'

    Ryder Cup fever & Mariah Carey's world-Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 13:27


    Dermot spoke to Mark Maher from Odyssey Studios who turned his childhood obsession into a dream job making props and prosthetics for tv and film from Wednesday to The Hobbit and Alice in Wonderland.

    Tim Minchin 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 24:47


    The Olivier Award-winning comedian and composer of ‘Matilda the Musical' on the profound feeling of creating music and memories

    Props and Prosthetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:05


    Dermot spoke to Mark Maher from Odyssey Studios who turned his childhood obsession into a dream job making props and prosthetics for tv and film from Wednesday to The Hobbit and Alice in Wonderland.

    Movie memorabilia & children's art - Dermot's Monolgue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 14:24


    Dermot's monologue on a Thursday

    How wheelchair basketball helped a young man recover from devastating accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 25:19


    Rory Motherway told Dermot Whelan how he suffered permanent spinal cord damage from a car crash in October 2024. The injuries have resulted in being a full-time wheelchair user. As a sport enthusiast, while Rory came to terms with his condition he also needed to get back on a team and that's where Rebel Wheelers in Cork came to the rescue.

    Octogenarian competing in the All-Ireland scrabble championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 8:10


    Mary Doyle told Dermot about being a Scramble Champion whose love of words has brought her all over the world. The All-Ireland Scrabble Championship is taking place in Waterford City's Dooley's Hotel on October 4th and 5th.

    The Traitors Finalists 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 38:30


    The five finalists Oyin Adeyemi, Ben Donohue, Kelley Higgins, Nick O'Loughlin and Vanessa Ogbonna, share their real-world thoughts on what happened in the Castle & on what's next.

    Rugby pundit Donncha O'Callaghan on his new kids' book

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 9:45


    Donncha O'Callaghan told Oliver about his new book 'Disaster Dad Fun Day Fiasco' plus why he thinks he'd make a terrible Traitor!

    Irish College Waiting Lists & Jimmy Kimmel Lives! Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 11:35


    "People are living incredibly small lives"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 16:39


    Comedian Dylan Moran talks Dolla Ho, art and Shakespeare

    'It's like I had blinders on'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 8:31


    The Traitors Ireland stars Faye and Wilkin

    Music and Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 10:44


    Mike Hanrahan of Stockton's Wing told Dermot about making music for dementia patients

    Law abiding foxes & death planners - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 16:13


    Dermot's monologue on a Monday

    'We're all getting Traitors tattoos' - Joanna & Amy on leaving Slane Castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 14:38


    Joanna and Amy told Dermot all about their experiences of the Traitors castle.

    From hospital porter to nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 15:43


    Ian Healy told Dermot about having spent 30 years working in the same job, a job he loved, he's decided to become a nurse. He told Dermot how and why he's made this happen.

    Cillian Murphy on 'Steve' & the teacher who changed his life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 24:57


    Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy on his new Netflix film Steve and his admiration for teachers everywhere, from his parents to the teacher who changed his life. He also ruled himself out as Sinn Fein's 'game-changing' presidential candidate [or as the new Voldemort]!

    Daniel O'Donnell surprises designer Cúpla twins live on air

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 15:02


    What does Daniel O'Donnell and Mount Errigal have in common... High fashion of course. Dermot talks to Brodie & Mirren McFeeley, identical twins, who are making those connections. You can see all of Brodie and Mirrens designs, including the Daniel special, on their instagram – just search @Cuple_designs

    The Silent Bookclub, building a community across the country

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 4:14


    Zoe Coleman told Dermot about her unusual book club, The Silent Bookclub. To find out more about the instagram check out Silent Book Club Dublin

    Trump's dinner & Barber bootcamp - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 16:22


    Ciarán Murphy on learning to hurl in his fourties

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 22:47


    Second Captain's Ciarán Murphy told Dermot what happens when a self described ageing footballer joins a hurling club and has to play as Gaeilge.

    Bringing tailoring back to the high street

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 6:21


    Jerome Ingle-Smith told Dermot about how after years of working on London's Saville Row, he is on a mission to bring bespoke tailoring back into Irish lives.

    Manflu is real & hanging tough - Dermot's monologue 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 8:41


    Dermot's monologue on a Wednesday

    Are Ya Getting Home Alright?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 12:49


    A comedy show about the ridiculous rituals involved in getting home after a night out.

    Cottage Cellist Patrick Dexter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 12:54


    The Cellist who went viral during lockdown plays Culture Night

    The Traitors - Paudie is a hugger! 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 15:10


    Traitor Paudie and faithful Christine told Dermot about their experience on the hit show The Traitors and Christine calls for Paudie to be president!

    Dermot's 'Culchie Camino' & Pat Shortt's Ploughing memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 21:33


    Dermot's monologue and live music from the Wrafters.

    Tik Tokkers & The Traitors at the Ploughing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 15:21


    Shanice Griffin and Katie Larkin taking farming to TikTok and Murdered faithful- Mark on his Traitors experience.

    Fit Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:43


    Laura Tully's mission to get farming communities healthy.

    farmers laura tully
    Alan Quinlan & Davy Fitzgerald  

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 5:49


    The rugby and hurling legends join Dermot to chat punditry, mental health and hanging tough.

    Teasmades & Macha's curse - Dermot's monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 14:01


    Dermot's monologue on a Monday.

    Múinteoir Mollie 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 19:52


    Irish Language Influencer Molly Guidera

    Son of Paudie 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 13:30


    Evicted Traitor Andrew Moloney & author Vicki Notaro catch

    Áras race & Bad Dancer No 2 - Dermot's Monologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 15:13


    Dermot's monologue on a Friday

    Starting a business before turning 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 16:51


    Young entrepreneurs James Fahy and Ciara Walsh told Dermot about their company 'Just Tip' which specialises in cashless tipping solutions for the hospitality sector. They created it in response to outdated tipping practices that lacked transparency for staff and employers.

    Ellie Berry on walking all of Ireland's trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 10:39


    Ellie Berry told Dermot about the Boyne Valley Trails September Walking Festival which runs from Sunday September 14th to Sunday September 21st. For more information on talks, walks and activities check out boynevalleytrails.ie

    The killing of Charlie Kirk- Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 14:51


    Oliver's monologue on a Thursday

    The GAA and where it's going 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 21:36


    Michael Moynihan's book More than a Game asks if the GAA is still amateur or a machine for elite competition

    September 11th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 10:42


    Retired Firefighter Danny Manning told Oliver about a memorial ceremony at the FDNY 9/11 Garden of Remembrance in Kinsale

    'I'm not being listened to adequately-' Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh on fighting for disability services within the party

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 37:16


    Fianna Fáil TD Catherine Ardagh speaks out about the difficulties her family has experienced navigating Ireland's autism services and the education system.

    'I thought the jig was up by Episode 3'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 11:05


    Katelyn Divilly on being banished from The Traitors

    Real life Succession & Coldplay Kiss-Cam fallout - Oliver's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 16:47


    Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday

    The Traitors Ireland - best contestant ever? 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 16:25


    Oliver caught up with Eamon 'the Guard' and John following their exit in what was a hugely explosive episode of The Traitors Ireland last night.

    Pagan Rave with Billy Mag Fhlionn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 16:16


    Folklorist Billy Mag Fhloinn talked to Oliver about strawboys, animal sacrifice and pagan rituals. He told us about hosting a pagan rave as part of the Sounds of the Harbour festival later this week in Cork. Go to tradition.ie for details.

    Mick Herron's latest instalment of Slow Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 21:15


    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.

    Claim Oliver Callan

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel