Oliver Callan

Patrick Kavanagh Festival with Adrian Dunbar & Nick Roth

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Actor and Director Adrian Dunbar and composer and saxophonist Nick Roth, tell Oliver about curating this year's Patrick Kavanagh Festival.See omnystud...

Masters of Music: The Trumpet with Niall O’Sullivan

19 Jun 2026

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From the Artane Boys Band to sharing stages with Amy Winehouse and Michael Bublé, trumpet player Niall O’Sullivan joins Oliver with songs, stories ...

Screen Team with Olivia Fahy & Dave Fanning

19 Jun 2026

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Our ‘Screen Team’ Olivia Fahy and Dave Fanning bring us the best big and small screen actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visiting Critic: Muireann O’Connell joins Riverdance

19 Jun 2026

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Muireann O’Connell swaps the TV studio for the stage, joining Riverdance for rehearsals and a 12-hour danceathon but will she keep up or tap out?See...

Brenda Donohue reports live from the Metallica Fanzone

19 Jun 2026

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Brenda Donohue reports live from the Metallica Fanzone at the Grand Social in Dublin city centre where fans from all over the world have been arriving...

Summer Solstice comes to RTÉ Radio 1 through our Lighthouses

18 Jun 2026

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Oliver talks to writer and broadcaster Tristan Rosenstock about the power of connection, as well as the unique legacy of his late father Gabriel.See o...

Growing up with Fitzy from Love Island as your brother!

18 Jun 2026

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Katie Fitzgerald, sister of Love Island star and Galway GAA Star; Seán 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald joins Oliver on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Dr Alan Desmond on better gut health

18 Jun 2026

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Dr Alan Desmond, Gastroenterologist and bestselling author, explains why what’s on our plates could be making us sick – and what we should eat ins...

Tips on what to wear to summer weddings with Megan Fox

18 Jun 2026

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We are entering peak wedding season so stylist Megan Fox joins Oliver with some tips on how to stand out and not break the bank for the big day our.Se...

The Dowry with Derry Cotter

18 Jun 2026

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Oliver speaks to Derry Cotter, the man behind The Dowry. It tells a story of the Barry family, who are entangled in an intricate web of tradition, exp...

Would you like a chance to learn Irish the Father Ted way?

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Claire O’Connell tells Oliver how Tedfest, the annual festival of all things Father Ted on Inis Mór, are offering fans a chance to learn Irish "the...

The Shaughraun with Megan Cusack

17 Jun 2026

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Oliver is joined in studio by Megan Cusack, from Call the Midwife, and Say Nothing. The Shaughraun opens Druid’s 2026 season and will premiere at th...

Boston runs out of beer for the Scottish fans! - Oliver's Take

17 Jun 2026

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Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Adult Fiction books for the Summer

17 Jun 2026

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With Summer Holidays in full flow, Danielle Mahoney from Missy.ie, has the top recommendations for Young Adult Fiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

This England - Photographic book on post-Brexit Britain

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of ten years since Vote Leave, Barry Delaney, an Irish photographer has captured the people and places of post-Brexit Britain in his book This E...

Classical music in some of cinema's greatest moments

17 Jun 2026

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From 2001: A Space Odyssey to The King's Speech, Lyric FM’s Aedín Gormley explores the unforgettable use of classical music in some of cinema's gre...

Gardening jobs for the end of June with Ealma Purcell

17 Jun 2026

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Ealma Purcell from Poppy Garden in County Meath who has a list of jobs for the end of June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live music and chat with former INXS frontman Ciaran Gribbin

16 Jun 2026

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Grammy nominee, former INXS frontman, and the man behind a global Madonna hit - Derry’s Ciaran Gribbin joins Oliver as he returns home with new musi...

Julia Roberts saves the world by telling us how to breathe - Oliver's Take

16 Jun 2026

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Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Eat like a Sardinian with Italian Chef Francesco Mattana

16 Jun 2026

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Francesco Mattana tells Oliver how to Eat like a Sardinian to Live to 100.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women-led tattoo shop celebrates 5 years of business in Cork

16 Jun 2026

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Céilí- Elizabeth O’Riordan and Emma Barber from the Ink Collective in Cork join Oliver on the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

The Gaeilge you can use for all the upcoming summer féile

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our favourite Gaeilgeoir, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, chats Oliver through the Gaeilge you can use for all the upcoming summer féile.See omnystudio.com/l...

Brenda Donohue throws herself into a Joycean Bloomsday

16 Jun 2026

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Brenda Donohue reports live from Dublin City to celebrate a Joycean Bloomsday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosaleen Heraty – Mark Carney's cousin from Mayo

15 Jun 2026

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Oliver speaks to Rosaleen Heraty, who is the Irish coulsin of the Canadian Primeminister Mark CarneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Is It Time to Retire the Phrase ‘Hands-On Dad’?

15 Jun 2026

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With Father's Day around the corner, journalist Niamh O’Reilly asks if it's time to retire the phrase ‘hands on Dad’ while overlooking the invis...

The latest celeb news and goss with Ali Ryan

15 Jun 2026

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Oliver gets the latest celeb news from Goss dot ie’s Ali Ryan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vittorio Angelone - you can't Say Nothing anymore

15 Jun 2026

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Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone on that distinctive northern humour and why you shouldn’t love every joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Colm Roche - Illustrator & Charlie Mackesy's pal

15 Jun 2026

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Oliver speaks to designer, and Charlie Mackesy's collaborator, Colm Roche.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland’s Freestyle Football Champion Conor Reynolds

15 Jun 2026

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Irish freestyle football champion Conor Reynolds tells Oliver about travelling the world and performing for the biggest stars of soccer.See omnystudio...

All the Football Championship results and reports

15 Jun 2026

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Maurice Brosnan, senior sportswriter with the Irish Examiner was at two of the games this weekend, and he talks through it all.See omnystudio.com/list...

UFC 250 really did happen - Oliver's Take

15 Jun 2026

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Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup Vodcast with Young Offenders' Shane Casey & Dominic MacHale

12 Jun 2026

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Shane Casey & Dominic MacHale, from The Young Offenders, tell Dermot how they’re bringing us overnight action from the USA, Canda and Mexico every m...

Living Next Door to Alice with Smokie frontman Chris Norman

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

True rock n roll legend, Chris Newman, lead singer with 70’s band ‘Smokie’, discusses his extraordinary career, his connection with Ireland and ...

Was that actually Shakira at the opening ceremony?- Dermot's Take

12 Jun 2026

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Dermot's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mná na hÉireann: The Show - Carol Leavy Joyce

12 Jun 2026

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Producer and Co-Choreographer of Mná na hÉireann, Carol Leavy Joyce, joins Dermot in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Donegal band bringing mini-gigs to your gaff!

12 Jun 2026

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Dermot speaks to Aaron Coleman, the Donegal musician bringing mini-concerts to kitchens and sitting rooms across Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Telepathy tests with The Godfrey Twins

11 Jun 2026

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

The Darlin’ of Dublin - Ken Doherty on his retirement from snooker

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Alan Cawley's 2026 World Cup preview

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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.See om...

Summer Stories to help learn Irish with Patricia Nic Eoin

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Anne Quinn - The lollipop lady retiring with 50 years service

11 Jun 2026

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Dermot speaks to School Warden, Anne Quinn, who has been looking after the children of Galway City for five decades!See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

36 years since Sheedy put the ball in the English net! - Dermot's Take

11 Jun 2026

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Dermot's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like to smell like an midlands bog?

10 Jun 2026

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

When kids have a big change in their young lives - Reg Igoe

10 Jun 2026

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Play therapist Reg Igoe returns to talk about when kids have a big change in their young lives and how endings matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

There's no shame in a chip butty for your tea - Dermot's Take

10 Jun 2026

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Dermot's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ultimate guide to celebrating Pride Month this year

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Fitzy’s Love Island Journey with Ronan Mitchell

10 Jun 2026

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Content creator and Galway man, Ronan Michell gives Dermot the low down on Fitzy’s Love Island Journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The Shortest History of Football with Brian Bunk

10 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Kate Nash on identity, rebellion, and why Ireland feels like home

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Irish dancing trophies to OnlyFans protests and taking on the music industry - Kate Nash joins Dermot to talk identity, rebellion, and why Irelan...

How gaming is an underutilised outlet for connecting with kids

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Aidan Fitzmaurice, comedy writer, tells Dermot about visiting classrooms to teach children about comedy and science.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

How illness has impacted Holly Carpenter's family

09 Jun 2026

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

Roy Keane won't be cheering on the English at the World Cup - Dermot's Take

09 Jun 2026

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Dermot's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Kelly: the Underwater Cameraman comes ashore for a chat!

09 Jun 2026

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

Irish fans dreaming the impossible dream

09 Jun 2026

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Katie Melady; Breege Conway; and Edhyl Larkin tell Dermot how they're preparing for tonight's match against France.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Shiv returns to Zimbabwe for the first time in 15 years

08 Jun 2026

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Kildare singer-songwriter Shiv joins Dermot to talk about returning to Zimbabwe for the first time in 15 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Riptide Movement celebrate their 20th birthday

08 Jun 2026

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Mal Tuohy, John Dalton, and Ger McGarry celebrate the 20th birthday of the Riptide Movement with Dermot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

How to get mortgage-ready without losing your mind

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ne...

Support for parents and their kids on picking a career

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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.See omnyst...

Brenda Donohue meets Katie Taylor at Croke Park

08 Jun 2026

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Brenda Donohue went along to the press conference and met up with Katie Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daring to celebrate an Irish wedding in the rain - Dermot's Take

08 Jun 2026

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Dermot's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Goss from the Monaco Grand Prix with Ali Ryan

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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.See omnystudio.com/l...

Charlie Mackesy returns to the Dalkey Book Festival 2026

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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

Maïa Dunphy's treasured possessions in Museum of Me

05 Jun 2026

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

CMAT fans have become the Irish version of Swifities! - Oliver's Take

05 Jun 2026

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Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Screen Team with Dave Fanning & Olivia Fahy

05 Jun 2026

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Our Screen Team: Olivia Fahy and Dave Fanning get us up to speed on the best TV and films to check out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Les Misérables comes to Dublin with Killian Donnelly

05 Jun 2026

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Oliver chats to Killian Donnelly who has been bringing the house down for Les Misérables in Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Visiting Critic: Siobhán Lam goes hunting for gold

05 Jun 2026

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Visiting Critic and Home of the Year expert Siobhán Lam went panning for gold in the Wicklow mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

David MC on Season 2 of Total Football

04 Jun 2026

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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...

Honey: Imani Thompson's latest thriller

04 Jun 2026

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

The Nun of Ravensbrück: The Irish Nun Who Defied the Nazis

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cathi Fleming tells Oliver about an incredible historical novel which has a fascinating real-life story behind it; Irish nun Sister Kate McCarthy who ...

Blue Lights Awards: celebrating Ireland's frontline workers

04 Jun 2026

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

How Wexford became one of Europe's biggest outdoor art festivals

04 Jun 2026

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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...

Kathryn Stockett's new novel - The Calamity Club

03 Jun 2026

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Bestselling author of The Help, Kathryn Stockett tells us about her new novel which is set in 1930s Mississippi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

A look at the life and legacy of Charles Haughey

03 Jun 2026

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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.See omnystud...

The business and joy of lost treasures with Steven Moore

03 Jun 2026

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Raconteur and BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Steven Moore tells Oliver about the business and joy of lost treasures.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

5th Port Dollymount Sea Scouts go on a rescue mission

03 Jun 2026

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

Jobs we should all be doing in the garden right now

03 Jun 2026

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Ealma Purcell tells us what jobs we should be doing in the garden right now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What song brings you back to the Leaving Cert? - Oliver's Take

03 Jun 2026

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Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel 'Land'

02 Jun 2026

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Irish author Maggie O'Farrell tells us about her new novel “Land”, set during the Famine and inspired by her own family history.See omnystudio.com...

Alan Davies goes back on the road after 10 years

02 Jun 2026

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Back on stage after 10 years, Oliver catches up with comedian and QI veteran Alan Davies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All-Ireland SFC draw with Cahir O’Kane

02 Jun 2026

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Cahir O’Kane, GAA journalist with the Irish News, talks Oliver through the All-Ireland SFC drawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GAA flavoured Love Island villa with Alexandra Ryan

02 Jun 2026

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The latest celeb and pop culture news plus all the shenanigans from inside the brand-new GAA flavoured Love Island villa with Alexandra Ryan.See omnys...

Travel: Reinventing resorts with Paul Hackett

02 Jun 2026

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Travel expert Paul Hackett tells us how our favourite holiday resorts are reinventing themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Keane becomes a father in law, & Dáithí Ó Sé turns 50 - Oliver's Take

02 Jun 2026

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Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should kids be given participation medals?

02 Jun 2026

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Columnist Niamh O’Reilly tells Oliver how sports day rewards used to drive her crazy until she became a parent.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Why isn't called July 4th in the USA? - Oliver's Take

29 May 2026

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Oliver Callan Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visiting Critic: Jan Brierton enters a Rage Room

29 May 2026

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Our Visiting Critic, Jan Brierton, enters a Rage Room in Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin Airports' favourite security guard retires after 49 years

29 May 2026

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Oliver chats to we'll chat to, Dermot Smyth, Dublin Airport's famous Singing Security Man, who retired yesterday after 49 yearsSee omnystudio.com/list...

How to survive life after reality TV with Sophie Anderton

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From the wild world of 90s supermodels to finding peace in the Wicklow mountains, Sophie Anderton joins Oliver to talk addiction, trauma, and the well...

Garron Noone is delivering ambulances to Uganda

29 May 2026

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Garron Noone chats to Oliver from Africa where he’s with a charity delivering ambulances to Uganda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Blockbusters landing this summer with Olivia Fahy

29 May 2026

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Journalist Olivia Fahy talk Oliver through the biggest films coming our way this SummerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh Right, Yeah with Laura O’Connell & Abi Danniston

27 May 2026

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Oliver chats to comedians Laura O'Connell and Abi Denniston about taking their budding friendship online with their podcast recommended to us by Dawn ...

How gambling hijacked sport with Darragh McGee

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donegal academic, Dr Darragh McGee, discusses how the gambling industry has dangerously embedded itself into soccer. Imitation Games: How Gambling Hij...

Supermarket loyalty schemes

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mrs Smart Money, Kel Galavan, explains how best to make use of the multitude of supermarket loyalty cards and vouchers and clubs.See omnystudio.com/li...

The Kabin Crew and Cruinniú na nÓg

27 May 2026

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Rosaleen Brady, a mentor at the Kabin; and Dylan McCarthy, one of the multi-talented Crew; chat with Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Better surf in Clare than Bali, & Alan Cumming joins Toy Story - Oliver's Take

27 May 2026

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Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fleetwood Mac’s longtime manager Dennis Dunstan

26 May 2026

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Fleetwood Mac’s longtime manager, Dennis Dunstan, was once described as “the highest paid babysitter in the world”, joins Oliver to tell all.See...

Dublin life and returning to the stage with Brianna Corrigan

26 May 2026

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Brianna Corrigan of the Beautiful South tells Oliver about her Dublin life and returning to the stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Stories of Ireland’s offshore islands with Pamela de Brí

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From the Blaskets to Tory to Sherkin and Lambay, artist Pamela de Brí has spent six years painting, researching and uncovering the stories of Ireland...

Summer Style, trends, tips and buys with Megan Fox

26 May 2026

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Oliver gets all the Summer Style, trends, tips and buys - budget and investment buys for men & women, from stylist Megan FoxSee omnystudio.com/listene...