Oliver Callan
Episodes
Body Count - Intimacy, language & modern dating culture
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Siún O’Kane tells Oliver about the new one-woman documentary theatre show ‘Body Count’ explores intimacy, language and modern dating culture.S...
Copper Face Jacks is turning 30 this week
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Screenwriter and actor, Stefanie Preissner, spent many a night there and she shares some memories of Coppers with Oliver.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
The Irish Tricolour - The Truth behind the Symbols
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by John Crotty, Merrion and History Press author and historian, former CEO of Spike Island.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
It's forever raining, & the Galway vortex is real - Oliver's take
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parental GPS tracking - it's like an episode of Black Mirror
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From GPS watches to tracking apps, more parents can see where their children are at any moment. But is this peace of mind - or a step too far? Niamh O...
December 10: How do you end up in a Simon Cowell Boyband?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands applied, there was a Netflix series about forming the new act now called December 10. We’ll talk to some of the lads including and Irish f...
Naomh Vailintín with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver finds out all the expressions, as Gaeilge, you’ll need for Naomh Vailintín with our friend Doireann Ní Ghlacáin.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Grá-lentines – The Irish pop up event in London
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emily de Búrca, Croí na Gaeilge, tells Oliver about organising a Grá-lentines event in London.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue reports live from a calving stations
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Donohue reports live from Bruce and Lorna’s farm in Ballyfin Co Laois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IVF: What The F?! with Aoibheann McCaul
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What the F with Aoibheann McCaul Oliver is joined by former Fair City and Hardy Bucks star Aoibheann McCaul on her personal story of IVF.See omnystudi...
Anne Cassin & Robert Rowiński eliminated from DWTS
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Nationwide presenter Anne Cassin and Robert Rowinski, who were eliminated in the first dance-off of the current series of Dancing with th...
Nic Collins brings his drumsticks to Galway
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by Nic Collins, the son of Genesis legend Phil Collins about a life of drumming and touring with his dad. Photo credit: Paddy BallsSe...
Darren Gaffney leaves the world of finance for comedy
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by Darren Gaffney, The Cavan comedian who describes himself as a 28 year-old "redneck culchie" from Ireland's quiet yet mental countr...
Morgan McSweeney is gone, & Bad Bunny's half-time show - Oliver's take
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tackling online shopping issues with Kel Galavan
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kel chats to Dermot about a recent negative experience she had online shopping and shares tips on best practiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Burping your house, portable toilets and big screen Six Nations- Dermots Take
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on ThursdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dancing with confiDANCE with Jane Shorthall
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jane chats to Dermot about ConfiDANCE, a dance programme helping women around Ireland rediscover joy, music and confidenceSee omnystudio.com/listener ...
' The Hans Zimmer Experience' coming to Ireland
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Annalisa Monticelli chats to Dermot about ‘The Hans Zimmer Experience', a stage show that will be celebrating the musical great!See omnystudio.com/l...
Author Gina Waggott on the unmistakable sound of Scatman John
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Waggot chats to Dermot about the remarkable Story of the world’s unlikeliest PopstarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frozen iguanas, 'Primetime' in cork closing and bring back Poppycock! - Dermot's take
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on WednesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Steinbeck Festival in Derry
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Bartlett, founder of the Steinbeck Festival in Limavady, Co Derry, talked to Dermot about how Steinbeck’s Irish heritage influenced his life...
Comedian Sophia Wren's upcoming Princess Melancholy tour
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Up and coming comedian Sophia Wren chats to Dermot about her new tour and how stand up comedy has helped her cope with her mental HealthSee omnystudio...
A family's journey of living with Alzheimer's
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A moving new documentary on TG4 showcases the reality of living with family members with Alzheimer's, Dermot talks to Emer McNally.See omnystudio.com/...
Six Nations preview with Donncha O'Callaghan
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview of upcoming Rugby games with Donncha O'CallaghanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What it was really like in Saipan with Jason McAteer
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot chats with Jason McAteer about the film Saipan and what it was really like over there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How the CIA inspired his writting with David McCloskey
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CIA Agent turned novelist chats to Dermot about his new bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Grammy Awards with Nominee Naomi Louisa O’Connell
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Trade/Mary Motorhead’ was nominated in the Best Opera Recording category, Naomi Louisa O'Connell tells Dermot about Grammy night.See omnystudio.c...
What its like on The Apprentice with Conor Galvin
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Galvin on his appearence on the latest season of the ApprenticeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women in Film with award winning Director Dearbhla Walsh
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dearbhla Walsh chats to Dermot about her career in HollywoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Navigating anxiety through play with Reg Igoe
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Play therapist Reg Igoe talked to Dermot about anxiety and how children can navigate it through playSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
How to cheer up during the rain, Grammy's night and Cher gets confused- Dermot's take
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on a TuesdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comfort watches and nostalgia kicks with Louise Carroll
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Carroll tells us about the we always go back to, our comfort watches, the nostalgia kick we get from old re-runs.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
The grief that comes from losing a pet with Clodagh McKenna
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot is joined by chef, author and TV presenter Clodagh McKenna; a dog lover who’s teaming up with Dogs Trust Ireland to shine a light on the very...
An Evening without Kate Bush with Sarah-Louise Young
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah-Louise Young, Theatre maker, cabaret performer, writer, director, tells Dermot all about An Evening without Kate Bush.See omnystudio.com/listene...
The Kate Bush reenactment in Cahir Co. Tipperary
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Lynch tells Dermot that the women of Cahir Co Tipp went stone made a few years ago and re enacted the whole Kate Bush classic Wuthering Heights...
Screen Team with Olivia Fahy and Paddy Cullivan
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our ‘Screen Team’ Olivia Fahy, founder of Press Play, and Paddy Cullivan, Historical Entertainer and Musician, tell Dermot about the shows and fil...
Behind-the-scenes gossip from First Dates with Alice Marr
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot is joined by a familiar face from First Dates, Alice Marr, who has all the behind-the-scenes gossip from the show and some life advice about fo...
Springsteen's protest song, & Melania's film screening - Dermot's Take
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'Come From Away' comes to Cork with Killian Donnelly
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot speaks to Killian Donnelly, who his bringing West End experience to the Everyman this month as he directs the students of MTUs Cork School of M...
A $1 million monthly allowance, & Do we swear too much? - Dermot's Take
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cults, communes and curiosity with Carmel Harrington
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot talks to Carmel Harrington about cults, communes and curiosity - all of which inspired her latest domestic thriller The Nowhere GirlsSee omnyst...
From Mumbai to Cork- Bai with Maanadh
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Mumbai to Cork, Dermot chats to comedian Maanadh about his upcoming show from Mumbai to Cork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A sustainable way to get Communion dresses and suits
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Communion shopping has started, Elise tells Dermot about a sustainable way to get those dresses and suits and how to recycle them.See omnystudio.com/l...
Irish engineering student creates her own Iron Man suit
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie Farrell, Irish engineering student in TU Dublin, tells Dermot about creating her own Iron Man suit.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
New RTÉ comedy-drama: These Sacred Vows
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Daniel Byrne, Adam John Richardson, and India Mullen join Dermot in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soundtrack Stories with Aedín Gormley: Alan Menken
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presenter of Movies and Musicals on Lyric FM, Aedín Gormley, joins Dermot with our next Soundtrack Stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
The 22 year old Corkonian with her sights set on Formula One
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kayls Cole, originally from Dripsey, co CorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Regrettable dog names, & Nicky Butt loves GAA - Dermot's Take
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does a surfboard and 800 hens have in common?
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fergal Smith tells Dermot how he swapped the professional surfboard for organic farming in Clare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All that you need to know about analogue bags
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emer Harrington, freelandce journalist, tells Dermot all about analogue bagsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sky is Not Enough with June O’Sullivan
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Novelist June O’Sullivan drops by to tell us about a fascinating woman from her local village who she had to bring back to life on the page.See omny...
Tasting your first ever chicken fillet roll
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our own producer, Michael, has his first ever chicken fillet roll on airSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How you can change your life with Paul McKenna
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hypnotist and behavioural scientist, Paul McKenna, tells us all about reinvention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What is it like to represent Ireland at the Winter Olympics?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan Hoey, Chef de Mission in 2010; Aoife Hoey, Bobsleigh in 2010; Jan Thomas Rossiter, Cross Country skiing in 2014; tell Dermot what it's like to...
How's the weather? And the joy of a chicken fillet roll - Dermot's Take
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The power of theatre in changing law with Suzie Miller
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot is joined by former human rights lawyer Suzie Miller, to talk about her global hit play starring Jodie Comer and the power of theatre in changi...
The 24 Hour Play with Killian Sundermann & Sadhbh McLoughlin
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Killian Sundermann and Sadhbh McLoughlin tell Dernot about doing accents, showing your range and starring next week in a play that is not even written...
Amber and Alex eliminated on Dancing with the Stars
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Wilson and Alex Vladimirov, join Dermot in studio, after being eliminated on Dancing with the Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Cork school students stranded in New York City
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Kenny, Geography, Business and Economics teacher at Coláiste Éamann Rís, tells Dermot about being stranded in New York City.See omnystudio.co...
Lunar New Year and making Sushi with Eva Pau
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TV chef, Eva Pau, drops by to share her tips on making sushi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The big spring clean, and Jessie Buckley had no TV- Dermot's Take
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Walking barefoot from Istanbul to Mayo with Eamonn Keaveney
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dermot speaks to Eamonn Keaveney, who has walked thousands of kilometres with no shoes, smashed the Guinness record. He’s raising funds for Friends ...
Visiting Critic: Eilish O'Carroll learns how to cook
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting Critic this week, Eilish O'Carroll, was taking up the whisk! As someone who cooks for sustenance, not enjoyment, she’s trying to find a dis...
How did pre-loved fashion go from a quiet secret to smart choice?
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alison O’Keeffe, Naphisa, and Nora Hubbert, Dress 2 Impress; tell Oliver about Consignment Shopping of Pre-loved Designer.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Brenda Donohue reports live from the Dublin Portal
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Donohue reports live from the Dublin Portal, as Dublin’s Filipino community is connecting via the city’s Portal to friends and family Manil...
Wendy Wu - travel icon
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Wu tells Oliver how she unintentionally starting a travel business empire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harry Styles is back, & Chris de Burgh on Rivals - Oliver's Take
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Daly - The Irish police chief in the Rocky Mountains
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Greg Daly, The Irish police chief in the Rocky Mountains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating the Kilbrittain win with The Wall brothers
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the dust settles on the Club Championships, one photo encapsulated all the drama: Two brothers embracing after Kilbrittain won the Junior Hurling. ...
Pews Before Pints: 50 churches, 3 lads, and 1 year of Sundays
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two young lads from Wicklow, Luke Dogue and Stephen Patterson, tell us why they decided to change the ‘12 Pubs’ tradition to ‘12 chapels’See o...
From the West End to Marvel and Netflix with Fra Fee
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the West End to Marvel and Netflix, Fra Fee joins us ahead of his upcoming concert to talk Cabaret, Hawkeye, a new Netflix series and his next st...
The Oscar nominations preview with Sarina Belissimo
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the Oscar nominations imminent, Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster, Sarina Bellissmo will be in to talk odds and nods!See omnystudio.com/li...
What does it take to be a good Quizmaster?
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by one of Ireland’s most seasoned quiz masters, Michael Cullen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Masters of Music: The Bodhrán with Tommy Hayes
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Hayes gives Oliver the history and story behind the bodhrán while demonstrating the magic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jade Dunphy - Wexford dog groomer clipping her way to the top
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Jade Dunphy, the 24 year old dog groomer from Wexford, who is clipping her way to the top and is up for a major international award this ...
Laura de Barra on dealing with the dreaded indoor mould
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gaff Goddess, Laura de Barra, gives some tips on prevention and dealing with the dreaded indoor mould.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Are you a hugger? - The NuddleUp with Suzy Duffy
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Children’s author Suzy Duffy wraps her arms around us and tell us about her latest book ‘The NuddleUp’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
The Dublin man who serenaded Dolly Parton for her birthday
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hugely popular and much loved Dolly Parton turned 80 on Monday, and Oliver speaks to, Patrick D'Arcy, an Irish man in Nashville who got to play he...
The Frames are returning for an intimate venue tour
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Frames are returning for an intimate venue tour, fiddler Colm Mac Con Iomaire tells Oliver all about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Niall O’Loughlin on 25 years of drawing famous faces
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niall O’Loughlin, Caricaturist, tells Oliver about 25 years of drawing famous faces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Majella and Daniel O’Donnell take the TV cameras back on holiday
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health campaigner, Majella O’Donnell, tells Oliver about why she and Daniel are taking the TV cameras back on holiday. Majella shares her own...
First Irish conductor to be nominated for a Grammy
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Elaine Kelly, who was the first Irish conductor to be nominated for a Grammy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LinkedIn’s oversharing is wrecking Niamh O’Reilly’s head
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist, tells Oliver why LinkedIn’s oversharing is wrecking her head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Project Fashion - Young Designer Of The Year Awards
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Keeley, Co-Founder of Project Fashion; and Nancy Byrne, one of their winners; speak to OliverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brooklyn Beckham burns the brand down
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Ryan, founder of Goss.ie; and Sonia Harris, from Harris PR, join Oliver on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The rise of scabies, & Matt Damon has to explain the plot - Oliver's Take
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The mothers behind the Daingean Uí Chúis win
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Christine O'Conor, and Marie Geaney, two mothers who are also sisters. Between them they had six sons playing on Daingean Ui Chuis.Se...
Health & happiness advice book ‘Would you be well?’
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Between trackers, gut health, sleep optimisation - we get bombarded with messages on how to be well. Clare McKenna, broadcaster and health coach, tell...
Brian Kennedy & James Cutler eliminated on Dancing with the Stars
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is joined by, Brian Kennedy & James Cutler, the latest couple eliminated from Dancing With The Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
A new installation in The Little Museum of Dublin
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor White tells Oliver about a new installation in The Little Museum of Dublin, which pays tribute to the Magdalene Laundry survivor Mary Merritt, ...
Ciara Murphy - The 26-year-old conductor from Sligo
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ciara Murphy, a young conductor from Sligo. is going to take to the stage in the National Concert Hall to conduct the UCD Symphony OrchestraSee omnyst...
Motherland's Philippa Dunne
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philippa Dunne, of Motherland fame, drops in to talk about her new play 'Eureka Day'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Screen Time with Paddy Cullivan and Olivia Fahy
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan chat about the shows and films worth watching, on the big and small screen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
The “Bushman” scaring Dubs, & Maura Higgins on Traitors USA - Oliver's take
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why can one glass of wine so easily turn into a bottle?
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Charles Knowles is a leading surgeon and recovering alcoholic joins Oliver with a personal story drinking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Visiting Critic - Nuala Carey goes on an unusual cinema trip
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting Critic, Nuala Carey, reports back on an unusual cinema trip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Esther is Now Following You - Tanya Sweeney
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tanya Sweeney, Journalist and Weekend columnist at the Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Troy Parrott's on fire, and Got Milk? - Oliver's take
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aunties of Agony go Foodie
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our Aunties of Agony Sophie White and Norma Sheahan on how to cope with those testing culinary challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Has teaching become an increasingly lonely profession?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Conor Murphy, English teacher, who says the job has become isolating and lonely despite the busy and buzzy work environment.See omnys...