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Oliver Callan
Oliver Callan charms the nation with the best of entertainment, trending topics, sports, the arts and everything in between - all with a touch of craic.
Episodes
Oliver CallanSurviving a cardiac arrest
Oliver speaks to Meath man, Ralph Lynch, who says he’s only alive today thanks to the bystanders who intervened when he had a cardiac arrest, and to Dr Conor…
Oliver CallanPygmalion 26
Director, Bríd Ní Gallchóir, and Eithne Carson, who plays the role of not Eliza Doolittle but ‘Éilis’, tell Oliver about the story of Eliza Doolittle as…
Oliver CallanWhy they got flatbread so wrong on Bake Off
The worst technical challenge in 17 years – Tony Kane, Bakery consultant, tells Oliver why the bakers got flatbread so wrong on last night’s episode of the…
Oliver Callan100 years of Irish Radio
Dr Rosemary Day, Head of the Department of Media and Communication Studies at Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, takes a look back at 100 years of Irish…
Oliver CallanA preview of the new Fontaines D.C. album
Alan Corr, Entertainment reporter with the RTÉ Newsroom, takes a look ahead to their new album, Dopamine Chamber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanMelanie C and her Limerick roots
Melanie C joins Oliver to talk about life in the Spice Girls, her Limerick connection and her days as a teenage raver See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanThe legacy of Bungalow Bliss
Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin & Author of ‘Housing a Nation’, joins Oliver to discuss Bungalow Bliss See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver CallanLuke Doogue and his favourite Cemetery Sundays
Our Chief Mass Correspondent, Luke Doogue, tells Oliver about his favourite 'Cemetery Sundays' over the summer, as well as a rare visit to a Church of Ireland…
Oliver CallanThe murder of Garda Michael Clerkin
Growing up, Jamie Mac Giolla Bháin’s grandmother told him stories about a murdered cousin called Garda Michael Clerkin. Jamie tells Oliver about his new book…
Oliver CallanNYPD vs Gardaí in a gaelic football match
Brenda Donohue reports live from the home of Monaghan GAA as officers from the New York Police Department take on Gardaí in a football match in Clones. See…
Oliver CallanComfort viewing season with Olivia Fahy
Entertainment journalist and TV addict, Olivia Fahy, joins Oliver with the perfect telly recommendations for the cosy season. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver CallanLife after politics with Eamon Ryan
Former Green Party leader Eamon Ryan tells Oliver about a new documentary that takes an intimate look at his last 18 months in office – giving us a glimpse…
Oliver CallanAdvice to new parents with Niamh O'Reilly
'The days are long but the years are short.' If that rings a bell and bothers you, you'll identify with journalist, Niamh O'Reilly, who joins Oliver. See…
Oliver CallanLiberties Bells ring for 1st time in 20 years
Michael Ryan rang the bells of a church on Thomas Street yesterday after a 20 year silence. He tells Oliver why it was a full circle moment for him. See…
Oliver CallanPop Culchie with Páraic Kerrigan
Former Traitor and author Páraic Kerrigan explores the quirks of Irish pop culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanWalking in the footsteps of Patrick Kavanagh
Oliver speaks to Frank Greally who says he’s walking in the footsteps of Patrick Kavanagh – trecking from Inniskeen, Co. Monaghan to Dublin over the next five…
Oliver CallanGAA round up
Maurice Brosnan, Senior sportswriter with the Irish Examiner, rounds up a weekend of GAA action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanScreen Team with Dave Hanratty & Olivia Fahy
Our ‘Screen Team’ Olivia Fahy and Dave Hanratty bring us up to speed on the best TV and films to check out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanWinners of National Age Awards
Maggie Cronin, of The Family Store in Kilrush, tells Oliver about her award See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanVisiting Critic - Cathy Jordan tries Stand Up
This week’s visiting critic is no stranger to the stage, but did she make them laugh in her forays as an aspiring Stand Up comedian? Singer, songwriter, and…
Oliver CallanThe craze around butter with Condiment Claire
The internet's favourite condiment expert, Claire Dinnute, tells Oliver why we've become so obsessed with butter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanBrazil mission takes Ireland to chilly Kazakhstan
Oliver speaks to Aidan, who is at Kazakhstan as the Girls in Green line out for their World Cup play-off semi-final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver Callan40 years of stand up with Jack Dee
One of Britain's best-loved comedy stars Jack Dee celebrates 40 years of stand-up with Oliver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanGaelic 4 Mothers & Others are off to New York
The biggest yet, Mothers and Others festival of football is taking place in New York this weekend, and our Woman in the Wild, Brenda Donohue, is in Dublin…
Oliver Callan18 years of playing hurling for Cork with Patrick "Hoggie" Horgan
Cork hurler Patrick "Hoggie" Horgan, still the all-time leading scorer in the championship, looks back on an extraordinary career - on and off the pitch. See…
Oliver CallanRemembering Roches Stores
Finbarr Buckley, a former staff member at Roches Stores, tells Oliver about a reunion he's organised for former colleagues. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver Callan'Feel Better, Live More' with Rangan Chatterjee
GP turned podcaster, Dr Rangan Chatterjee tells Oliver why we are failing a whole generation of young people by failing to control screen time. See…
Oliver CallanThe new season of No Worries If Not
Emma Doran, Faye Shortt and Michael Fry join Oliver to talk about their new season of 'No Worries If Not' which returns tonight at 10.30 on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ…
Oliver CallanWicklow councillor accidentally goes viral on TikTok
Joe Behan, Wicklow County Councillor, tells Oliver about accidentally going viral on TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanThe 'Jessica Jog' is coming to Dublin
Tim Benzie, super-fan of Angela Lansbury and the creator of Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote, tells Oliver about his Irish 'Jessica jogs'. See…
Oliver CallanRules of romance in the modern age
Friend of the show Jane Cowan takes us through the rules of romance for Gen Z. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver Callan100 years of Crowley’s Music Center in Cork City
Sheena Crowley of Crowley’s Music Center in Cork City tells Oliver about how she keeps a 100 year old family business going, and growing! See…
Oliver CallanThe Rich Spiritual Heritage of Ireland
Oliver speaks to Dara Molloy, a former priest who swapped the collar for life as a Celtic priest, monk and druid! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanThe perilous and exciting life of a ship's captain
Cork man, Captain Paul Roche tells Oliver all about his 40-year career traversing the globe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanBelfast rapper Young Spencer
Oliver chats to Belfast rapper, Gareth Spence, who performs as Young Spencer from the Shankill Estate. Gluin an tSosa Cogaidh, is on TG 4. See…
Oliver CallanThe Irish Art of It’ll be Grand with Justine Stafford
Comedian and author, Justine Stafford, tells Oliver about her new book 'The Irish Art of It’ll be Grand’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanBefriending Jeffrey Archer in Prison
Oliver speaks to Peter McDonagh, the Galway native who befriended Jeffrey Archer, when they were in Belmarsh prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanIrish Sport in 100 Objects
Historian, Siobhan Doyle, tells Oliver the story of Irish sport in 100 objects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanAutumn Fashion tips with Annmarie O'Connor
Annmarie O'Connor joins Oliver with some helpful tips to help make your annual wardrobe transition more straightforward. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver CallanSarah Bolger and her new film The Lightkeeper
Sarah Bolger, star of 'In America' and 'Once Upon A Time', is home to the family butchers for a catch up. ‘The Lightkeeper’ is heading for cinemas all over the…
Oliver CallanInside of North Korea with Will Ripley
Oliver speaks to Will Ripley, the CNN journalist who has been inside North Korea more than any other American TV correspondent. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver CallanThe Blasket Island caretakers
Aisling Costello and Conor Jones join Oliver live from the Blasket Islands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanAround Ireland in 80 Words with Kunak McGann
Kunak McGann tells Oliver about her new book 'Around Ireland in 80 Words' which explores the background and regional quirks behind some uniquely Irish…
Oliver CallanWorkplace etiquette with Barry Savage
Barry Savage, Retail Expert, talks to Oliver about workplace etiquette See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanPotty training issues in the UK - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on a Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanThe Goss with Ali Ryan
Ali Ryan, founder of Goss.ie, is back with all of the latest showbiz news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanThe Friday Takeaway
Eoin Sweeney, Broadcaster and Producer; Clóda Scanlon, Content Creator; and Fionnuala Jones, Broadcaster; join Oliver for the Friday Takeaway, where our…
Oliver Callan80 years since ‘Dark Haired Miriam Ran Away’
Daragh O’Malley, actor and son of son of Hilda, joins Oliver to celebrate the woman behind Raglan Road, Hilda Moriarty – to celebrate the publication of…
Oliver CallanIreland’s Animals: Myths, Legends and Folklore
Niall Mac Coitir, Folklorist, tells Oliver about the importance of Ireland’s animals in our myths, psyche and cures. His new book 'Ireland’s Animals: Myths…
Oliver CallanDo you need a little ‘à donner’ in your life?
Do you need to get rid of stuff from your house, but don’t want to hire a skip or go to the dump? Maybe you need a little ‘à donner’ in your life. Mary…
Oliver CallanHonouring Maeve Binchy
Sarah Binchy tells Oliver about a commemorative coin celebrating the life and legacy of her beloved aunt Maeve Binchy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanVisiting Critic - Chef Mark Moriarty goes to a hip hop class
Chef Mark Moriarty, this week’s Visting Critic, hates dancing so naturally we sent him to a hip hop class.! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanJohn Boyne's new book 'The Weight of Angels'
Author John Boyne tells Oliver about his alternate history of Oscar Wilde in his new novel, 'The Weight of Angels' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Oliver CallanThe Americanisation of Halloween with Olivia Fahy
Olivia Fahy tells Oliver why we've abandoned our ancient links to Samhain in return for a commercial, Americanised Halloween See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver CallanBrenda Donohue visits Ireland's biggest Halloween fan
Our wild in the wild, Brenda Donohue visits Ireland's biggest Halloween fan as he prepares his home for the spooky season. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Oliver CallanÁine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue's new podcast
Áine Lawlor and Chris Donoghue tell Oliver about going behind the mic again with their new political podcast 'State of Affairs' See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Cassie Stokes' guide to Ireland
Award-winning content creator, Cassie Stokes, tells Oliver about her new book 'Best of Ireland'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanStella McCartney's 'zero-wool' runway show
Annie McGuinness, sheep farmer county Louth, gives her reaction to the zero-wool runway show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanStudent survival guide with Shane Smith
Bliss Chef Shane Smith gives Oliver his culinary ‘Student Survival Guide’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oliver CallanThe 2 Johnnies 'Late Night Lock In' returns
The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In returns to our screens, Johhny B and Johnny Smacks join Oliver to have the craic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…