Oliver Callan
Episodes
The story behind the JCB Song by Nizlopi
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Concannon, from Nizlopi, tells Oliver about the story behind the song that captured hearts and inspired Ed Sheeran.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Ailish McCarthy - The comedian who took on the Arts Council
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets funny woman Ailish McCarthy who took on the Arts Council to get funding for comedians and for the state to recognise comedy as an Art For...
Shore to Shore 2026 cycle in memory of Nick Sheridan
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Sheridan, brother of Nick Sheridan, tells Oliver about a charity cycle in Nick's memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visitng Critic: Luke O’Neill tries some alcohol-free alternatives
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our Visiting Critic is a man of many talents - scientist, author, and rock band performer. We asked Luke O’Neill to swap his usual pre-gi...
The Lighting Designer from Rathdowney on her Olivier Award
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lighting Designer extraordinaire, Aideen Malone, tells Oliver about her Olivier Award win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Grandad's wedding speech goes viral - Oliver's Take
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Song Cycle - Music, memory & a bike ride to Glastonbury
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Kelly tells Oliver about the ‘The Song Cycle’ documentary, which is in selected Irish cinemas from May 1st, in the IFI - which will be follow...
The (R)age Gracefully comedy show with Val Troy
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Val Troy, a former accountant, tells Oliver about how she changed her sights to comedy at the age of 50. You can see Val on the 9th of May in The Pav ...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 with Kirsty Blake Knox & Olivia Fahy
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Kirsty Blake Knox, Features journalist with the Irish Independent, shares what it was really like working at Vogue U...
Peter Cunnah on soundtracking the 90s with D:Ream
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Things Can Only Get Better – and they did, for D:Ream’s Peter Cunnah, who tells Oliver about soundtracking the 90s and a Blair general election.Se...
Oprah is coming to Dublin, and is Davy leaving Antrim? - Oliver's Take
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imashe Costa attends her first ever hurling match in Pairc Ni Chaoimh
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sri Lankan born journalist, Imashe Costa, tells Oliver about going to her first hurling match last Sunday in Pairc Ni Chaoimh.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Putting women on the Moon in Belfast with Deby McKnight
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Belfast artist Deby McKnight tells Oliver how she has put many women on the Moon in Belfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arti Shah on playing Paddington Bear in the West End
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Arti Shah, actress and creature performer, who is currently playing the beloved Paddington Bear in the West End.See omnystudio.com/listen...
The ‘difficult women’ and why they matter with Lisa Harding
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and former actress Lisa Harding, joins Oliver, to talk about ‘Difficult Women’ and why they matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
'I Said What I Said' with Shane McCarthy
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From hair transplants to his pride as a Traveller, Tik Tok sensation Shane McCarthy joins us to talk about taking on the trolls.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Is AI in healthcare empowering patients or undermining doctors?
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Omar Tujjarwill, Consultant Anaesthetist at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, shares his experiences with Oliver.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Trump's face in US passports, and the unused EV Buses - Oliver's Take
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The viral GAA handbag with Kimberley Tino
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Kimberly Tino, owner of the luxury brand Maya Grisham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathan Carter gets showered in knickers and bras at a concert!
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Nathan Carter, after a video went viral of a fan showering him with knickers and bras!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
The Cost of Being a Woman in Ireland with Kel Galavan
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kel Galavan, Mrs Smart Money weighs up the cost of being a woman – looking at the reasons behind the ‘Pink Tax’ and everyday savings.See omnystu...
Jimmy Kimmel responds to Melania Trump - Oliver's Take
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The O'Sullivan/Sullivan World Record Gathering in Cork
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Helen O’Sullivan tells Oliver about the O'Sullivan/Sullivan Clans plans to establish a new world record for the largest gathering of people with the...
Cracking up the sporting giants with Conor Sketches
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Mullingar to millions of followers online, Oliver chats with Conor Moore about bringing the laughs live across Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Live music and chat with Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh,The Queen of Irish Trad, is back on the road with Altan again. She joins us for a tune and a chat.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
The chemo patient playing piano concerts at The Mater Hospital
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Donal Norton, a skilled pianist who holds regular fundraising 'chemo concerts' in a Dublin oncology unit.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Is AI coming for my job and what does it mean for me?
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Stephen Shortt, CEO of CareerFit, about what Art intel means for your career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest celeb & pop culture goss with Alexandra Ryan
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest celeb and pop culture goss with Alexandra Ryan from Goss.ie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ inspires Co. Down's win, and Daniel O’Donnell's tea party - Oliver's Take
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashley Banjo - The mastermind behind Diversity’s choreography
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Winner of Britain’s Got Talent and the creative force behind dance troupe Diversity - Ashley Banjo tells Oliver about their upcoming Irish shows and...
OKLAHOMA! with David James Whelan & Molly Lynch
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wild Youth front Man David James Whelan and West End Star Molly Lynch join Oliver with some exciting casting news.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
80-year-old Dave ‘The Rave’ Dowling completes his sky dive!
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Dave ‘The Rave’ Dowling, an 80 year old, who did a sky dive in aid of Cancer Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
The Chris Rea superfan who became his guitarists
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Paul Casey, superfan from Derry, who became friends and toured with the late great Chris Rea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Visiting Critic - Cormac Battle swaps hard rock for trad music
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish rocker and Kerbdog frontman Cormac Battle is our Visiting Critic who swapped hard rock for trad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
First Dater with tips for Irish men
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Maria McCrank, a First Dater from Canada, with some tips for Irish lads on how to man up and get a meetSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Screen Team with Dave Fanning and Olivia Fahy
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our screen team Dave Fanning and Olivia Fahy are back with recommendations on what to watch this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Ireland in the sun and Ryder Cup tickets - Oliver's Take
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane Connolly - The Irish florist who looks after Royalty
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Shane Connolly, the Irish florist who looks after royalty on floral trends and sustainable flower.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
The Last Laugh: Cooper, Morecambe and Monkhouse
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Paul Hendy, writer of The Last Laugh which tells the story of three comedy legends Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.See...
Why do so many girls drop out of sport during their teenage years?
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
All-Ireland winner Saoirse McCarthy and physiotherapist Margaret Walsh tell Oliver why so many girls drop out during their teenage years and what can ...
Squid Squad: Shrimply the Best - Aoife Dooley
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aoife Dooley, award-winning author and illustrator, dives deep into colour, creativity and sea creatures in a brand new Irish children’s graphic nov...
Aunties of Agony answer questions on Shared Spaces
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Norma Sheahan & Sophie White are back with another instalment of Aunties of Agony.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Co Down runner who went viral after helping exhausted man finish marathon
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Beggs, from the North Down Athletic Club, the Co Down runner who went viral after helping exhausted man finish marathon.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Kerry's eye on the Healy-Rae's - Oliver's Take
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to clean up your digital life with Vicki Notaro
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki Notaro has the digital reset we all need to clean up our phone & our head - & it only takes an hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Should we make children finish activities they no longer like?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist, shares her view on whether it builds resilience to keep them in or cut them loose!See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Daniel and Majella O'Donnell exhibition opens in Newbridge
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Donohue is live at Newbridge Silverware where fans are gathering for a new exhibition featuring memorabilia and the wedding outfits of Majella ...
Blasket Island caretaker memoir - Lesley Bond
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lesley Bond, Island Caretaker, gives us the lowdown on her dream job in her book Blasket Bound: Memoirs of an Island Caretaker.See omnystudio.com/list...
Carlson regrets backing Trump - Oliver's Take
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music & chats with Grammy award winning Cork boi Cian Ducrot
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy winner, global superstar and local lad from Cork Cian Ducrot performs live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leah Farrell - The Dublin photojournalist behind the lens
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to photojournalist Leah Farrell, fresh from the media scrum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buffet breakfasts and salsa dancing with Chris McCausland
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver chats to Chris McCausland who made history as the first blind contestant ever to take part in Strictly Come Dancing and win it!See omnystudio.c...
Music in film credits that makes you stay right to the very end
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the music that makes you stay right to the very end of a film with Lyric Fm’s Aedín Gormley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
The King Colis Lost Packages pop-up store in Limerick
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Donohue dives into the King Colis Lost Packages pop-up store in Limerick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The spare pair of underpants fund - Oliver's Take
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shamrock Rover’s midfielder Gary O Neill on his illness and treatment
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shamrock Rover’s midfielder Gary O'Neill tells Oliver about his hopes of returning to the Hoops after recovering from a cancer diagnosis and treatme...
How to prepare for Bealtaine with Jo Kerrigan
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jo Kerrigan, folklorist extraordinaire, explores Bealtaine with OliverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All of the latest goss with Alexandra Ryan
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We get the latest celeb and pop culture goss with Alexandra Ryan from Goss.ie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Planning your holidays in uncertain times with Paul Hackett
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hackett, from Click and Go Holidays, gives us advice on planning your holiday in these uncertain times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Census 1926 reactions, & Madonna's astronomy lesson - Oliver's Take
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life after the Peleton with Nicolas Roche
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Roche tells Oliver about life after the Peleton and preparing for another adventure from Madrid to Bilbao for the Purple House Charity Cycle.S...
Jobs for the garden for April into May with Ealma Purcell
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ealma Purcell tells Oliver about jobs for the garden for April into May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the end of the internet as we know it - Oliver's Take
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eilish Kavanagh & Adam Fletcher from First Dates
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eilish Kavanagh & Adam Fletcher, join Oliver in studio, to tell us about their expeerience on First Dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Visiting Critic - Burnchurch play Bingo
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting Critics this week, Éanna and Síofra from Burnchurch, try out Bingo for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Loaf Tin Bakes - Shane Smith's new recipe book
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TV chef Shane Smith tells Oliver about his new recipe book Loaf Tin Bakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Home Economics - Caitríona Lally's striking new memoir
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Caitríona Lally joins Oliver to talk about her striking new memoir, Home Economics — it’s about class, work, and the reality behind the wr...
Live music and chat with The 4 of Us
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 4 of Us are back on tour and perform live in studio for Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US Late Late chat show host Craig Ferguson is coming to Dublin
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emmy Award winning actor and late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson tells Oliver about returning to stand-up comedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Brad Pitt no-shows Kerry, and Dalkey is saved - Oliver's Take
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Retracing Shackleton's Journey with Sinead Kennedy
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sinead Kennedy tells Oliver about retracing part of Shackleton’s Endurance exploration... on a cruise ship... no less!See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
The Irish Dancing Cheating Scandal with Ellen Coyne
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Ellen Coyne tells Oliver about the biggest story of her career as she revisits ‘The Irish Dancing Cheating Scandal’ in her new book.See...
An Ideal Husband with Richard Flood and Ayoola Smart
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Flood, who appeared in Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless; and Ayoola Smart drop in to talk about An Ideal Husband in The Gate.See omnystudio.com/...
The latest celeb & pop culture goss with Alexandra Ryan
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Ryan, founder of Goss.ie, drops into give us the latest goss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fighting food waste with the UCC Student Pantry
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Walsh tells Oliver how a students at UCC have set up a ‘food pantry’ to help students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gdańsk is fun to say, & the Govt departure of Michael Healy-Rae - Oliver's Take
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Wenesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish musicians react to the death of Moya Brennan
14 Apr 2026
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Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill, Donal Lunny, and Daniel O'Donnell react to the death of their friend Moya BrennanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
The do’s and don’ts of foraging with Margaret Harris
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Spring has sprung, forager Margaret Leahy tells Oliver about the the do’s and don’ts of foraging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Who writes the biography for the biographer?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Chambers tells Oliver about turning the lens on herself and why biography still mattersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't tell Dad about Diana with Conor Murray & Hannah Power
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Murray and Hannah Power tell Oliver about their new show, Don't Tell Dad About Diana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dry returns for a third and final season
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As The Dry returns for a third and final season, writer Nancy Harris tells Oliver about balancing dark themes with humour.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
McIlroy wins at the Masters, & Vance’s losing streak - Oliver's Take
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when the star you love gets cancelled?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Roe McDermott and Dave Rudden explore the fan’s dilemma when the art we love becomes entangled with troubling knowledge about its creator.See omnyst...
The Body Coach Joe Wicks
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness fanatic The Body Coach Joe Wicks discusses home workouts and healthy recipes for all the family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Season 3 of Euphoria
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Fahy takes a deep dive into the stories and controversies of the hit teen drama Euphoria, which starred Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya.See omnystud...
The fascination of Photography with Paul Murray & Phil Penman
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Murray and Phil Penman, two award winning street photographers, tell Oliver about their love of cities and fascination with urban life.See omnyst...
GAA New York Vs Roscommon
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aine Hourican, Sports presenter with New Logical Sports New York, and Willie Hegerty GAA commentator with Shannon side and SNA teacher in Roscommon ta...
Oliver's Take and Panic Buying
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fuel Protests, Government response, plus Professor Brendan Kelly on the psychology of panic buying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
1926 census and how to create your family tree
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer McLaughlin-Doherty is here to give us a sense of what we can expect from the first census of the Irish free stateSee omnystudio.com/listener ...
First dates
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bria Birmingham from First Dates is on to talk about her experience on First DatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Screen Team
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Fanning and Dave Fanning are here to tell Oliver all about the best of the big and small screen this week, including Project Hail Mary and Dete...
Tracks & Trails with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, our resident Gaeilgeoir, on the new series of Tracks and Trails and all the focail you need while rambling or hiking.See omnys...
NASA's Artemis II chef who spends his summers in Kerry
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Florida Chef Michael Slintak, the Artemis II chef, who spends his summers in Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Adelphi '63 - when Beatlemania took Ireland by storm
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Brady tells Oliver about Adelphi '63 a new play running in Smock Alley in Dublin later this month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Stock Piling Food to allay Anxieties over Fuel Crisis
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Irish IndependentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump's TACO phenomenon continues - Oliver's Take
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Callum Parke the Donegal Whistle maker
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Callum Parke, a Donegal craftsman who’s gone viral, tells Oliver about the richer, mellow notes of a Low Whistle.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Nailing an Irish accent on screen with Dr. Brendan Gunn
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Dr. Brendan Gunn, the dialect coach who’s worked with everyone from Daniel Day Lewis to Cate Blanchette on nailing an accent on screen....
Good People by Patmeena Sabit
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patmeena Sabit, an Afghani-American author, tells Oliver about one of the most talked-about debut novels of 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
What's the Goss? with Alexandra Ryan
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Ryan, owner of Goss dot ie, joins Oliver in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.