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
Katherine Ryan's new book is 'Firstborn Daughter'
Oliver is joined by comedian, Katherine Ryan, to discuss everything from being the first born in her family to finding the perfect nanny!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic - Risteárd Cooper keeps a diary
Our visiting critic is Risteárd Cooper tells Oliver about keeping a diary for a full week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
County football final weekend preview
Maurice Brosnan, Senior Sports Writer for The Irish Examiner, gives Oliver a rundown of this weekend's GAA club action with a number of intriguing finals set to take place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The professional scare actors of Farmaphobia
Oliver meets an extraordinary couple Paul Monaghan and Sharon Van Leis Hout, who are professional scare actors and they are frightening people, mainly teenagers, at Farmaphobia in Causey Farm Co Meath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nannies for Weddings
Laura Kelly tells Oliver about her business 'Nannies for Weddings' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Screen Team with Dave Fanning & Oliva Fahy
And our screen team, Dave Fanning and Olivia Fahy return with their clashing views on film and telefis recommendations for your weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vincent Browne - Charles Haughey: Glory, Greed & Guns
Journalist and broadcaster Vincent Browne joins Oliver to look back on the extraordinary life of former Taoiseach Charles J. Haughey. We also delve into Vincent's extraordinary career, as a journalist and writer for almost 60 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The importance of cheering runners on during a marathon
Orla Muldoon, Professor of Psychology in UL and runner Mary Nolan Hickey, will tell Oliver about the importance of cheering runners on during a marathon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book of Irish Puns with Shaun Harte
Oliver meets Shaun Harte, the Waterford man trying to bring the craic into the revival of an ghaeilge with the 'Book of Irish Puns'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reaction to the 'We Consent' hugging campaign
Writer, broadcaster & comedy storyteller Barbara Scully is reacts to the 'We Consent' hugging campaign as a grandmotherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The definitive biography of John McGahern
From banned schoolteacher to literary icon. Professor Frank Shovlin tells Oliver all about his new biography 'John McGahern: A Writing Life'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The bride wore black
Keelin Ward tells Oliver all about her unique wedding day, which included a dark-themed reception at Trim Castle Hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 years since Back To Black
Twenty years on, we look back at Amy Winehouse’s landmark album 'Back to Black' with Molly King from Other Voices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Fear' with Sam Blake & Edel Coffey
Award winning crime writers, Sam Blake and Edel Coffey join Oliver in studio to talk about 'Fear: Twisted Tales from Ireland's Leading Women Crime Writers'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Winter Gardening tips with Ealma Purcell
Our resident gardener Ealma Purcell from The Poppy Garden in County Meath, drops in to tell Oliver what we need to do in the garden this winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gen Z dating with Ronan Mitchell
Ronan Mitchell joins Oliver in studio to give a male perspective on the incredibly confusing world of Gen Z dating!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cancer survivor growing pumpkins for charity
Baz meets Kerry woman, Joanne Joy, who found solace growing pumpkins as she battled Thyroid Cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Segregated bike lanes
Dr Shane O’Hanlon, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine, tells Baz why he never feels safe while navigating the capital on a bike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Belgium and Luxembourg is open for Irish Vinted sellers
Sarah Finnan tells Baz how Vinted is now open to Belgium and Luxembourg for Irish sellers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The nutritional benefits of seaweed
Prannie Rhatigan, Author, owner of irishseaweedkitchen.ie and medical doctor, tells Baz about all the brilliant health and nutritional benefits of seaweed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary Kirwan and his love for LEGO
Gary Kirwan, from Limerick, tells Baz how a passion for LEGO helped his mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cork Underwater Hockey Club are looking for new members
Barry Murray is on the line to tell us. He's been running the Cork Underwater Hockey Club for 15 years, and they are looking for new members. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hair salon in Ballymun transforming lives
Eileen McHugh, Founder and CEO of Hair Together, tells Brendan, about transforming lives and the local community of BallymunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Galway’s ‘Is it Cake?’ star - Corinna Maguire
Brendan speaks to Galway’s cake queen, Corinna Maguire, whose extraordinary creations led to a place on the popular the Netflix show, ‘Is it Cake?’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GAA club round up
Damien O'Meara talks Brendan through some of the great GAA stories that were to be seen around the country yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Island-hopping GP in the west of Ireland
Brendan speaks to Dr. Noreen Lineen-Curtis, a doctor who takes a curragh to reach her patients on remote islands off the Co Mayo coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dublin Museum of Curiosities
Paul Mangan from the Dublin Museum of Curiosities tells Brendan how they're marking this spooky season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seán Rima - the amateur weather watcher
There are about 150 amateur weather watchers in Ireland helping to feed data to Met Eireann but their network is under threat after the closure of a UK based website. Seán Rima, Weather enthusiast, tells Brendan more about what’s going on! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A catch-up with Alisha Weir
Film star Alisha Weir, who captured hearts in Matilda the Musical, and then played a vampire ballerina, joins Oliver for a catch-up. Alicia is taking on a new role as ambassador for the Rubbish Film Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NBC's ‘Today’ Show arrives to Kenmare
Our Woman in The Wild, Brenda Donohue meets Jenna Bush Hager in Kenmare, where NBC ‘Today’ Show has arrived to promote Kerry to the yanks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic - Timmy McCarthy becomes a waiter
And this week's Visiting Critic is the man who gave us 'Boomshakalaka'. Basketball legend and commentator – Timmy McCarthy becomes a waiter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The incredible story of the Leonard family from Bray
Kevin Leonard tells Oliver about the incredible story of his daughter, Hannah, after an accident in Italy two years ago left her with life changing injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GAA county finals weekend preview
Some of the GAA’s biggest names are playing this weekend in the many county finals happening all over the country. Des Cahill takes a look ahead at the ones to keep an eye on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Friday Takeaway
Karl Doyle, Commentator; Norma Sheahan, Actor, comedian & writer; and Édaein O'Connell, Journalist join Oliver in studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dublin man in Sydney who helped police catch suspect
We go live to Australia to find out how Eoin Dennis, a young lad from Skerries, ended up being the hero in a police chase in Sydney!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Billionaire's don't use normal routes' - Oliver's Take
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heat pump Q&A with Dermot Bannon
Architect Dermot Bannon joins Oliver to answer your questions – from home ventilation to kitchens and storage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local Gossip with Bernard Casey
Comedian Bernard Casey tells Oliver about bringing rural Ireland to life with Kerry characters, GAA obsessions and small-town gossip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grace Hamilton's pregnancy story
Oliver speaks to Grace Hamilton, an incredibly strong woman who chose to carry her baby to term after being told he would not survive after birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What it’s like to deal with tricky customers
The internet has been on fire this week after Kelly Clarkson made a scathing remark about a small New York shop. Kay Mulcaire, Owner of Isobel Boutique in Adare, tells Oliver about what it’s like to deal with tricky customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Asian cooking tips with Eva Pau
Eva Pau joins Oliver with all the recipes and tips you need for Asian cooking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surviving 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 Deasy, President of the Irish Association for Emergency Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pygmalion 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 Gaeilge. You can find tickets for their show on aislingghear.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why 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 Bake Off!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
100 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 Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 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 information.
Melanie 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 information.
The legacy of Bungalow Bliss
Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin & Author of ‘Housing a Nation’, joins Oliver to discuss Bungalow BlissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke 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 service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 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 'Thundering Disgrace: The Assassination of a British Ambassador, the Murder of Garda Michael Clerkin, and a Presidential Resignation, 50 Years On (1976–2026)'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NYPD 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comfort 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 privacy information.
Life 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 into his political and personal life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Advice 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Liberties 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop Culchie with Páraic Kerrigan
Former Traitor and author Páraic Kerrigan explores the quirks of Irish pop culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Walking 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 days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GAA round up
Maurice Brosnan, Senior sportswriter with the Irish Examiner, rounds up a weekend of GAA action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Screen 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.
Winners of National Age Awards
Maggie Cronin, of The Family Store in Kilrush, tells Oliver about her awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting 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 Dervish front woman, Cathy Jordan reveals all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 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 information.
Brazil 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 information.
40 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.
Gaelic 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 Airport trying to sneak into one of their suitcases!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Remembering 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 privacy information.
'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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 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 Player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wicklow 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.
The '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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rules 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.
100 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 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 information.
The 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.
Belfast 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 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.
Befriending 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 information.
Irish Sport in 100 Objects
Historian, Siobhan Doyle, tells Oliver the story of Irish sport in 100 objects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Autumn 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 privacy information.
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