Oliver Callan
Episodes
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
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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...
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of a Limerick hotel
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Fitzgerald explores the history of Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & SpaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alan Rickman 10-year Anniversary with Olivia Fahy
14 Jan 2026
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Alan Rickman 10-year Anniversary with Olivia FahySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finding the funny in old books with Avril Clinton-Forde
14 Jan 2026
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Oliver meets Avril Clinton-Forde who is finding the funny in old books, lost to time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New cancer drugs making a real difference to patients’ lives
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Dearbhaile Collins, Clinical Director of Cancer Trials and a consultant oncologist, whose work on new cancer drugs is making a real d...
From the Crucible and beyond - Dennis Taylor & Ken Doherty
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Doherty, Ireland’s 1997 World Champion, and Dennis Taylor, the 1985 champ, join Oliver for stories from the Crucible and beyond.See omnystudio.c...
David is the new Karen, and Nikki Glaser’s cut jokes - Oliver's take
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Seán Ó Sé
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Irish singer-songwriter, John Spillane, worked with Seán Ó Sé.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music as medicine and the message of hope
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Killian & daughter Elise Walsh found healing through the creation of an album after the passing of wife and mother, Catherine.See omnystudio.com/liste...
The Cliffs of Ireland in new TG4 series “Aillte”
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marine biologist ,Cormac Mac Fhionnlaoich, takes us on a tour of Sliabh Liag cliffs in Doneg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Outdoor Primary School that focuses on nature
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Louise Nelson, school Principal, about the unconventional Outdoor Primary School that focuses on nature, nurturing, and knowledge.See...
Dale Whelehan on our relationship with time
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Whelehan, Assistant Professor in Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, studying time and our relationship to itSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Commentators urged to stop talking - Oliver's take
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dressing room celebrations from Knockalough to Macclesfield - Oliver's take
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Naomi Louisa O’Connell on her 2 Grammy Award nominations
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Louisa O’Connell tells Oliver about her two Grammy Award nominations, her journey from Ireland to the world stage, and why opera still matters...
Two generations of second hand & Vintage shopowners
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frank McQuade (Flip), Son Michael (Badlands) & Daughter Sophie (Sacred Heart of Vintage) join Oliver in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Reaction to Jessie Buckley's win at the Golden Globes
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Moloney, of the Killarney Musical Society, and Triona Gleeson, Principal of Ursuline Convent in Thurles, celebrate Jessie Buckley's winSee omnys...
Michael Fry eliminated from Dancing With The Stars
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Fry, and dance partner, Kylee Vincent join Oliver in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House Of Guinness star Niamh McCormack on her stage debut
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish actor, Niamh McCormack, tells Oliver about making her stage debut in The Crucible. You’ll know her as a fierce Fenian in the smash hit House O...
All things glittery and fake tanned with Michael Fry
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Fry joins Oliver to tell him all things glittery and fake tanned about Dancing with The Stars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Why are Gen Z choosing to stay in over a night out?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Cowan, Lifestyle columnist with The Irish Examiner, tells Oliver why Gen Z are choosing to stay in over a night out.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Gardaí le Gaeilge, and Golden Globes predictions - Oliver's take
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Visiting Critic - Gearóid Farrelly goes bouldering in Manchester
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Irish comedian, Gearóid Farrelly, went bouldering in Manchester, a form of rock climbing!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New film based on true story of Neil Diamond tribute act
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Sexton, a Neil Diamond tribute performe; and Mary Byrne, who opened for Neil Diamond, join OliverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Ambrose O'Shea - Ireland's biggest Neil Diamond
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Ambrose O'Shea, Neil Diamond's number 1 Irish fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Christmas kiss wish update with Yvonne Reddin
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yvonne Reddin, journalist, gives an update on her Christmast kiss wish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indoor dance classes to the long-lost art of just pondering
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Delaney, podcaster and presenter, explores everything from indoor dance classes to the long-lost art of just pondering.See omnystudio.com/liste...
Recently retired Darts MC - John McDonald reflects on his career
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver catches up with one of the most recognizable voices in world darts, as legendary MC John McDonald reflects on his career and life after steppin...
All Ireland club final preview with Dara Ó Cinnéide & Paddy Bradley
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry’s All Ireland winning captain Dara Ó Cinnéide, and Derry’s best ever forward Paddy Bradley, join Oliver for an All Ireland club final prev...
Swift sell-out for Sancerre wine, and Beyoncé declared a billionaire - Oliver's take
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sparking conversations across generations in Longford
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Enda Ward, Home School Community Liason Officer in St Mary’s National School, tells Oliver about a new Longford book project to spark conversations ...
Winter Gardening Tips with Ealma Purcell
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ealma Purcell, Poppy Garden in Co Meath, shares winter gardening tips on what we should, and shouldn’t, be doing right now.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Joy in the Museum with Diarmuid Bolger
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Diarmuid Bolger is behind one of the events, Joy in the Museum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Some truths of being a single man with David McSavage
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, David McSavage, joins Oliver in studio with some honest, awkward truths of being a single man in Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Bored of Lunch with Nathan Anthony
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Anthony, also known as Bored of Lunch, tells us about air-fryers and slow cookers bringing him millions of followers, and how a little bit of m...
Trump's dance moves, and we'll get more supermoons - Oliver's take
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Dowling Gourounlian on The Salvage Squad Series 2
06 Jan 2026
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Brian Dowling Gourounlian, joins Oliver in studioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nollaig na mBan in Glenbower Woods with Brenda Donohue
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Donohue is in some Cork woods for us this morning for a different kind of Nollaig na mBan celebration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
History of New Beginnings with Jo Kerrigan
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver talks to our resident folklore-historian. Jo Kerrigan. about the history of renewal and reinvention – as well as Nollaig na mBan.See omnystud...
Rod Stewart's Celtic celebration, and Snails in Trump's ballroom - Oliver's take
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't rush to dump Christmas cards
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anna McHugh, Head of Corporate Communications for An Post, tells Oliver why you shouldn't rush to dump Christmas cards.See omnystudio.com/listener for...
New Man United boss Darren Fletcher’s Irish links
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Darren Fletcher's cousin, Alan Gielty, from AchillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arthur Gourounlian, Dancing with the Stars
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are catching up on all the glitter action from the return of Dancing With The Stars with head judge Arthur GourounlianSee omnystudio.com/listener f...
Michael Harding 'Midwinter'
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect ‘salve’ for this time of year. It’s cold, it’s dark but Michael has found light in this ‘Midwinter’ - the title of his most re...
Jesse Buckley Wins Best Actress at Critics Choice Awards
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last night Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress prize at the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica for her role in Hamnet which opens in Irish cinemas ...
Chris Millar, of the Causeway Shantymen
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now up to Northern Ireland for something a little different, The Causeway Shantymen – a sea shanty group formed through Facebook. Chris Millar is th...
Kel Galavan, January Debt and Money Management
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January can be the toughest month financially for most of us after Christmas. Mrs Smart Money herself, Kel Galavan, is here with calm, practical tips ...
Callan's Christmas Eve - Live from Studio 1
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver is live with a studio audience, a choir, comedy, music and some mince pies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The top 10 Hollywood Highs of 2025 with Michael Doherty
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The RTÉ Guide’s Movie Editor, Michael Doherty is joins Oliver to look at the best and also most succcesful box office hits of 2025.See omnystudio.c...
How do you have yourself a Kevin Dundon Christmas?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Dundon drops by to Oliver prep the Christmas dinner!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christmas on the farm in Roscommon with Miriam Gunn
23 Dec 2025
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Miriam Gunn tells Oliver about Christmas on the farm in Roscommon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tommy Swarbrigg the man who brought Meatloaf to the ballrooms
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy Swarbrigg brings us back to Ireland 35 years ago, when one of rock music’s most unmistakable voices – Meatloaf - embarked on an extraordinar...
Can we get Fifi the Bunny back home for Christmas?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Una Conlan tells Oliver that her 3 year old daughter lost her beloved bunny teddy "Fifi" and would love to get it gtom Navan to west Clare.See omnystu...
How a Dublin teenager built a global haircare brand
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver meets Gavin Hefferon who created a haircare product for men for his Transition Year project, and has gone on to create a global brand with it.S...
Twink to meet the DG, and get the sanitiser out for Scrabble - Oliver's take
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beckham family drama, and we're running out of frankincense - Oliver's take
22 Dec 2025
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Oliver's monologue on a Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brenda Donohue reports live from Dublin Airport with Troy Parrott
22 Dec 2025
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Brenda Donohue reports live from Dublin Airport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Connecting with all the family at Christmas with Regina Igoe
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Regina Igoe talks to Oliver about the power of play when it comes to connecting with all the family that we’ll be spending lots and lots of time wit...
Christmas Day sea swimming with Mandy Khan
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Mandy Khan, a volunteer organiser of one of the Christmas Day swims in Shankill, Co. Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
How to save dying poinsettias at Christmas
22 Dec 2025
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Helen O’Connor from O’Connor Nurseries in Wexford, gives Oliver tips on how to save dying poinsettias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
The availability of mistletoe this Christmas
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday we read a text out about the availability of mistletoe! Well Marion Keogh was listening and sounds like she’s a bit of a ‘toe officionad...
Foster & Allen - 50 years in the music business
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Foster & Allen join Oliver in studio to celebrate an incredible fifty years in the music business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foil Arms and Hog go sea swimming - Visiting Critics
19 Dec 2025
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Foil Arms and Hog are this week’s Visiting Critics and they join Oliver after going sea swimming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
GAA Club Championship review with Damian Lawlor
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Lawlor, Presenter of The Saturday Game and Saturday GAA Live, reviews the GAA club Championship, with provincial champions now crowned as we he...
Christmas weather, and how to wrap up an A4 page- Oliver's take
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crack the Gift with Ciaran O'Flanagan
19 Dec 2025
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Ciaran O'Flanagan called in to tell Oliver all about CracktheGift.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Decorating your house at Christmas for charity
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Mr. Tilly, who has been decorating his house for more than 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Photographic black hole and Santa gets clearance - Oliver's take
18 Dec 2025
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Oliver's monologue on a Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mammy - A documentary about Mary O’Rourke
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The late Mary O’Rourke was for years one of the most recognisable figures in politics. Her son Aengus tells Oliver of his memories of the plain spea...
100 Years of Song, Swing and Soul with Guy Barker
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trumpet player, composer and conductor, Guy Barker tells Oliver about ‘A Century of Song, Swing and Soul’ with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.See omny...
SeniorLine - Ireland’s national telephone service for older people
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Eithne Doyle who is a volunteer with SeniorLine, Ireland’s national telephone service for older people.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
How to get through Christmas as a single parent
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orla Donoghue tells Oliver about how this Christmas will be her first one without her young son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wargaming in Castlebar with Olly Fabian
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olly Fabian, owner of Broadsword Wargaming in Castlebar, tells Oliver about tabletop gaming, building your own world, and finding his niche on Castleb...
The Irish built America but did we name it?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Historian Michelle O’Mahony tells Oliver about, Stephen Moylan, the Corkman who coined ‘USA’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bearing your chest for the 2026 Farmer's Calendar
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver chats to David Quinn, Farmer from Galway; and Kevin Ward, farmer from Tyrone; who have borne their chest for the 2026 Farmers Calendar.See omny...
Don Baker visits the Lighthouse Homeless Cafe for Tiglin
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don Baker drops in to tell Oliver about his very busy year and about Dublin’s Lighthouse homeless cafe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Designer creating knitwear based on Irish transport
17 Dec 2025
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Siobhán O'Reilly, Shiv's Knits, tells Oliver about creating knitwear based on Irish transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Susie Wiles hits back, and was Donald Trump asleep? - Oliver's take
17 Dec 2025
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Oliver's monologue on a Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joe Mongey the Rising Star Winner at Irish Barber Awards
16 Dec 2025
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Joe Mongey Rising Star Winner at Irish Barber Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jane Austen - Creative Postcards with the British Ambassador Kara Owens
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Owen, British Ambassador to Ireland, talks to Oliver about Creative Postcards, to celebrate the life of Jane Austen.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
When Irish turkeys were posted to Britain for Christmas
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Siobhan Browne from UCC’s Department of Folklore and Ethnology has been researching the flow of food and Christmas fare between Ireland and the I...
A Christmas kiss wish with Yvonne Reddin
16 Dec 2025
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A Christmas kiss wish with Yvonne ReddinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nollaig Shona & Beannachtaí na Nollag le Doireann Ní Ghlacáin
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to our favourite Gaeilgeoir, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, who will be here to share cúpla frása a bhaineann leis an nollaig, and why the ex...
Oscar-winning composer Steven Price
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Oscar-winning composer Steven Price on working on a new David Attenborough nature filmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Quiet wins for the climate, and are emails holding you back at work? - Oliver's take
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reflecting on the incredible legacy of Rob Reiner
15 Dec 2025
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Our Screen Teamer, Olivia Fahy, joins us now to reflect on Rob Reiner’s incredible legacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Lewis and Jim O’Hanlon - Fackham Hall
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Lewis, star of hit shows such as Homeland, Billions, Band of Brothers and many more, and Irish director Jim O’Hanlon, talk to Oliver about th...
An Irishman's Swedish Christmas with Philip O’Connor
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip O’Connor, Irish journalist living in Sweden, tells Oliver about Christmas traditions in Sweden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Irishman who was the first Covid ICU survivor in UK
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver speaks to Barra Fitzgibbon about life as the voice of Channel 4 and being the first Covid ICU survivor in UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Cork charity helps lay Welshman to rest
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noreen Dorgan, Head of Services with Share, tells Oliver about Wales native Kenyon Jones Ginn, known by friends as 'Taffy', passed away at 85 years ol...
Una Mullally on Grianstad - The Solstice Audio Experience
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Una Mullally tells Oliver about a winter solstice immersive audio treat guaranteed to warm your heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Christmas traditions and an inability to make gravy with Lucy Kennedy
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Kennedy, Author, presenter and general craic merchant, joins Oliver with her Christmas traditions including a far too early in the day Christmas ...
Visiting Crtic - Emma O’Driscoll tries out fancy gift wrapping
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Presenter and Performer, Emma O’Driscoll took on our Visiting Crtic role this week. Hopefully her hands are papercut free, because she has been tryi...
Screen team with Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Fahy & Paddy Cullivan look at the TV shows/Films that everyone is talking about & the ones they will be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Pope on best dressed list, & McIlroy nominated for awards - Oliver's take
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver's monologue on a Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.