Oliver Callan
Episodes
The ancient art of stone cutting with Petra O'Flaherty
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Petra O'Flaherty, a young stonemason, showing the ancient art on Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BOD says Wales were robbed, & Chalamet's ballet backlash - Oliver's Take
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Keating spills the tea on Love Island
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Keating spills the tea on Love Island, fatherhood and carving out his own career in showbiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From Hear’Say to Corrie's Cobbles to the Gaiety with Kym Marsh
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Pop Stars to Hear’Say to Corrie's Cobbles – Oliver catches up with Kym Marsh in her ‘evil villain’ phase as she takes to the Gaiety stage...
Visiting Critic: Bláthnaid Treacy goes about her daily life ‘as Gaeilge’
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Visiting Critic, 2fm’s Bláthnaid Treacy, tells Oliver about living her daily life ‘as Gaeilge’ for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
McDonald's CEO roasted, & free trees for Fingal - Oliver's Take
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who will be victorious between Ireland v Wales?!
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Donohue welcomes the Welsh ahead of our six nations clash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mother’s Pride with James Buckley
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Inbetweeners star James Buckley tells Oliver all about his latest film Mothers Pride, a story about a family who come together to save their pub and v...
Why are Tommy Tieran & Mick Flannery hanging out together?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined in studio by Comedian and actor Tommy Tiernan and by musician Mick Flannery to talk about the musical 'The House Must Win'See omnystu...
Jessie Buckley’s anti-cat vibes, & the different types of Irish - Oliver's Take
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The extraordinary career of Welsh Olympian Colin Jackson
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic Silver Medalist and proud Welshman Colin Jackson tells Oliver about his extraordinary career and the connections between Wales and Ireland.See...
From youth worker to choreographer for Raye
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from dazzling at the Brit awards, Irish choreographer Maureen Moore tells Oliver about joining superstar Raye on stage in Dublin this weekSee om...
Secret Street Tours in Dublin with Kenny Eivers
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny Eivers joins Oliver to talk about his work with ‘Secret Street Tours’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can you sum up all of Irish history in just 250 pages?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
British author James Hawe will tell us of his nerves writing the Shortest History of Ireland. He challenges some orthodox views of our story in and it...
The ‘Perfectly Chaotic’ and hilarious Emer Maguire
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Strabane’s Emer Maguire, one of the most exciting voices in Irish comedy. Emer’s new show ‘Perfectly Chaotic’ hits the Waterfront...
The brilliance of Burt Bacharach with Ronan Collins
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver remembers the brilliance of the hit maker Burt Bacharach with radio legend Ronan Collins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does World Book Day put too much pressure on parents?
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist, tells Oliver why she feels World Book Day become like a second Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Katy McGuinness' injectable weight loss experience
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Restaurant critic Katy McGuinness tells Oliver about her personal experience being 'on the pen', weight loss, side effects, and the cultural impact on...
Is it easier for men to buy cars than women?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Yvonne Reddin shares her experience of feeling vulnerable from the moment she entered the car showroom. Nadia Adan, Ashford Motors, gives s...
Mná na Léinte Gorma - Who were the Blue Blouses?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mary McAuliffe, Historian and lecturer in Gender Studies at UCD, tells Oliver about the female wing of the Blueshirts National Guard - the Blue Bl...
Have we found Ireland’s longest serving GAA referee?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to one of Irelands oldest GAA referees, John Joe Brady from Mullingar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's first sunny day, & Donald Trump's golden drapes - Oliver's Take
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Fanning gets his first ever tattoo for his 70th birthday
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Fanning tells Oliver about getting a tattoo for his 70th birthday. Can you see what it is?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fayth & James from First Dates Ireland's gender reveal
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fayth Byrne & James Farrell, from First Dates Ireland, tell Oliver about their Gender Reveal party. And its a...See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Weapons of Mass Distraction, Jessie Buckley needs a bigger mantle piece - Oliver's Take
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jules Fallon - Talent agent and former model
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Jules Fallon, who was discovered at 15, modelled across Europe by 17 and by her twenties she was running her own model agency.See omnystu...
A musical mindful moment with Niall Breslin
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Breslin tells Oliver about his new book 'The Place That Has Never Been Wounded'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Philip Doyle & Daniela Roze eliminated from DWTS
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olympic rower Philip Doyle and pro partner Daniela Roze joined Oliver in studio, after being eliminated from Dancing with the Stars.See omnystudio.com...
Lisa Murray - the Gaeilgeoir Taylor Swift from Meath
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Lisa Murray, aka ‘Gaeilgeoir Swift’, the Meath woman who became a viral success with her clever Irish-language translations of major ...
Music Masters: The Saxophone with Derek ‘Doc’ O’Connor
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Saxophonist, Derek ‘Doc’ O’Connor, for our Music Masters Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gearóid Cotter - The First Dates sensation from Cork
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver catches up with Gearóid Cotter, from last night’s First Dates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic: Pat Rabbitte goes to the Silent Book Club
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former politician, Pat Rabbitte, was well out of his comfort zone as visiting critic when he tried out a book club where you have to stay silent.See o...
Fergie retreats to Donegal, and has Wordle run out of words? - Oliver's Take
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lies Between Us - Jennifer Bray's debut novel
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political journalist turned crime author, Jennifer Bray, tells Oliver all about her new mystery thriller 'The Lies Between Us' and the personal story ...
The Screen Team with Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan, from our Screen Team take a look at the best TV shows & Films.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maintaining beautiful chandeliers with Ger Clancy
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ger Clancy from Clancy Chandeliers tells Oliver all about maintaining beautiful chandeliers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tallaght hospital gets its First Vending Machine Library
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jean McMahon, Head of Library and Information Services at Tallaght University Hospital, tells Oliver about their First Vending MachineSee omnystudio.c...
Borrowing days and the Spring Equinox with Jo Kerrigan
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Folklorist Jo Kerrigan tells Oliver why it is timely settle all your debts and fallings out, as she takes us through the Spring Equinox and ‘Borrowi...
Animals on the train, & Andrew banned from horse riding - Oliver's Take
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Tierney - The heartbeat behind the Galway Drum Show
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to John Tierney, the man who is the heartbeat behind the Galway Drum Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Murphy’s barber was his guest for Champions League debut
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Ali Kaya, Alex Murphy’s barber, who got to watch his Champions League debut against Qarabag last night.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Haley McGee on her Olivier nominated show Age Is just a Feeling
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Haley Magee, the woman behind the Olivier nominated show, ‘Age Is just a Feeling’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
80-year-old Sky Jump with Dave ‘The Rave’ Dowling
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
80-year-old Dave ‘The Rave’ Dowling tells Oliver about his tandem parachute jump in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
What is Swedish Death Cleaning and how do you do it?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki Notaro tells Oliver all about Swedish Death Cleaning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Rudden’s move into adult fantasy & Ireland Reads
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Rudden tells Oliver about a nationwide initiative ‘Ireland Reads’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump's ballroom in Doonbeg, & Ireland’s welcoming passport officers - Oliver's Take
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Navigating Playdates & Friendships with Regina Igoe
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play therapist, Regina Igoe, tells Oliver why playdates can be good for children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dex Hunter-Torricke on the good, the bad, the ugly of AI
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dex Hunter-Torricke tells Oliver about leaving Big Tech to start a non-profit urging governments to work together to improve AI.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Engagements and career decisions with Kayleigh Trappe
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kayleigh Trappe tells Oliver about Joanne McNally announcing her engagement, her big career decisions, and her work with Batteries For Barretstown.See...
The Island Retreat with Cathy Kelly
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Kelly tells Oliver about her latest book ‘The Island Retreat’ set on a Greek Island where all is not as it seems.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Samhain - A film about the mum of a neurodivergent child
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and writer Amy De Bhrún, tells Oliver about her new short film ‘Samhain’ a much personal affair and is drawn directly from her own family...
Jessie Buckley's BAFTA, & Pat Spillane's favourite mass - Oliver's Take
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bringing destroyed clothes back to life with Laura deBarra
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gaff Goddess Laura de Barra joins Oliver to give some tips on bringing those garments back to life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Stephanie Kelly & Ervinas Merfeldas eliminated from DWTS
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined in studio by Stephanie Kelly and her professional dance partner Ervinas MerfeldasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could opening more on-campus pubs help revitalise student life?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Could opening more on-campus pubs help revitalise student life?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ultan Pringle’s remarkable family background & love for Killybegs
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Ultan Pringle, a Donegal playwright and actor, with a remarkable family background who has decided to return to Killybegs for good.See om...
Foo Fighters surprise gigs
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
May Kay, host if Other Voices, tells Oliver about the Foo Fighter's surprise gig in Dingle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discovering 'Texas Ollie' with Emmet Harte
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Harte, tells Oliver about his documentary ‘Texas Ollie’ which tells the story of the Raphoe cowboy. You can find out more about the film on ...
The earliest Irish Oscar nominees and winners
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eoin Kinsella, Managing Editor of The Irish Directory of Biographies, digs into the earliest Irish Oscar nominees and winners.See omnystudio.com/l...
Fayth & James - A match made in heaven on First Dates
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fayth Byrne and James Farrell tell Oliver about meeting on First Dates IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic: Justine Stafford learns how to Krump
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Visiting Critic is Comedian and Podcaster Justine Stafford who has been learning how to Krump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spongebob as Gaeilge, & Michael Smurfit on turning 90 - Oliver's Take
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Getting your gardens spring ready after all the rain
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ealma Purcell from Poppy Garden in Co Meath helps us get our gardens spring ready after all the rain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
The youngest ever Chairperson of Westport Tidy Towns group
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Patrick Ryder, who has been elected as the Chairperson of Westport Tidy Town for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Former British prince Andrew in custody after arrest in UK
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie Bond, Royal Commentator, tells Oliver about the arrest of Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Longford father-son open new bar in New York's Times Square
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Donoghue, Owner of Blake's Tavern, tells Oliver about opening a new Irish-American bar just off Times Square, New York City.See omnystudio.com...
Irish Curling Association on why we need an ice rink in Ireland
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Callan, President of the Irish Curling Association, tells Oliver why we need an ice rink in Ireland to compete.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
A preview of 'Scream 7' with Olivia Fahy
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Entertainment journalist Olivia Fahy explains why new film ‘Scream 7’ will be a full circle moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
The Lock-Keeper's Wife with John MacKenna
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John MacKenna, acclaimed Irish writer, tells Oliver about his new Novel ‘The Lock-Keepers Wife’, set by the banks of the Royal Canal and in a 1950...
The stage adaptation of 'Poor' with Aisling O’Mara
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aisling O’Mara, Actor and writer, tells Oliver about her stage adaptation of Katriona O’Sullivan’s bestselling memoir 'Poor'.See omnystudio.com/...
'A United Ireland couldn't accommodate me' - Ian Paisley Jnr
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Ian Paisley Jnr about life after politics, why he thinks no one in the Republic really wants a United Ireland, and his trip to Dublin...
Acting the Divil with Enya Martin
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to comedian Enya Martin, about her upcoming show ‘Acting the Divil’ in Vicar Street on March 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
What is Luke Doogue looking forward to as Lent begins?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Luke Doogue, The Wicklow student who swapped 12 pubs for 12 pews, on what he’s looking forward to as Lent begins and what he gets out o...
The Irish man working on Olympic Ski Slopes
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to, Wexford native Paul Wilson, the man creating the magic slopes of the Olympic Games in Italy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
How a home stager helps your home sell faster for more
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dara Carey, Home Stager, tells Oliver how a professional home stager helps your home sell faster for moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
What is it like to live with a narcissistic parent?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to, Katrina Collier an Australian woman whose mother used words as weapons against her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
‘The Love Hungry Farmer’ with Seamus O'Rourke
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leitrim’s finest Seamus O'Rourke joins Oliver to chat about his role in John B. Keane’s ‘The Love Hungry Farmer’.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Irish Folklore connections that broke Oscar nomination records
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Archaeologist and folklorist, Billy Mag Fhloinn was part of the Sinners team and speaks to us about the Irish Folklore connections.See omnystudio.com/...
Michael English discusses his heart attack last week
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
News reached us yesterday that country music singer Michael English recently suffered a heart attack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Give your kids a whisk, and it's the year of the Horse - Oliver's take
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Niamh Kavanagh & Stephen Vincent eliminated from DWTS
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined in studio by singer Niamh Kavanagh and her professional dance partner Stephen Vincent and new head judge and general icon, Oti Mabuse...
NYC-set thriller 'In Glass Houses' with Edel Coffey
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined in studio by, award winning author, Edel Coffey to tell us about her latest thriller 'In Glass Houses'See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Vogue Williams named St Patrick's Day Grand Marshal
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vogue Williams tells Oliver about being this year’s Grand Marshall for the St Patrick’s Day parade?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
The term-time holidays debate with Niamh O'Reilly
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Niamh O'Reilly about a new survey sparking a fresh debate between financial reality, education, and what children gain from travel.Se...
Rory O’Hanlon and his alter ego “The D4 Guy”
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined in studio by “The D4 Guy” Rory O’Hanlon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Obama says aliens are real, Taoiseach's gifts to Trump - Oliver's take
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgina Clarke - The inspirational pensioner from First Dates
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by Georgina Clarke, the inspirational pensioner from last night’s First Dates on a life well lived.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Visiting Visiting Critic: Gavin Friday goes to a LOI game
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Visiting Critic and this week its Gavin Friday. He’d never been to a football game so we had to help tackle that. Plus, with Valentine’s Day t...
Brenda Donohue meets Italians fans ahead of the rugby match
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our reporter Brenda Donohue is out meeting Italians ahead of the Ireland rugby match against ItalySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Junk Kouture – World finalists Beth & Marija
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by Junk Kouture finalists, Beth Brady from Navan and Marija Cernikova from Monaghan, whose recycled designs have earned them places i...
Screen Time: Olivia Fahy and Paddy Cullivan
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by our ‘Screen Team’ Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan to chat about the shows and films worth watching, on the big and small screen.S...
Epstein emails surface, Kim Jong Un chooses heir - Oliver's take
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards - one of the most famous underdogs
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined on the line by Eddie ‘The Eagle’ EdwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pull Hard with Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to comedian Cornelius Patrick O’Sullivan. His latest show Pull Hard is inspired by his son Harvey and his wife Noelle.See omnystudio.c...
Aunties of Agony get romantic for Valentine's Day
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Aunties of Agony: Norma Sheahan and Sophie White, answer all your romance-related questions, scruples, and dilemmas.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Dogs ruining your love life & Sephora lands in Belfast - Oliver's take
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you know your B-Boys from your B-Girls?
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Leon Dwyer and Amy Turner, Ireland’s top B-Boy and B-Girl dancers who are going to represent Ireland in a Global Final.See omnystudio.c...
Balancing a corporate job and delivering calves
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Beatrix Killeen, farmer ambassador for the National Dairy Council, about balancing a corporate job and delivering calves on her and h...
Bernadette Hagans on making prosthetics a fashion accessory
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by Bernadette Hagans who, after losing her leg to cancer, is now helping people make their prosthetics a fashion accessory, not just ...
Mick Meade - The custodian for six cemeteries in County Cork
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined in studio by Mick Meade. For 20 years, he has been working as a custodian of six cemeteries in County Cork.See omnystudio.com/listene...