RTÉ Radio 1

Oliver Callan

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

Oliver Callan charms the mood of the nation, discusses trending topics, the latest in sport, the arts and everything that's hopping in Irish life! Listen live Monday to Friday at 9am on RTÉ Radio 1.

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RTÉ Radio 1

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.rte.ie

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Shane Casey's World Cup round-up 01.07.2026

Young Offenders star and co-host of the RTE vodcast Up All Night, Shane Casey, joins Oliver as the World Cup continues.

The lowdown on Fitzy’s Love Island journey so far 01.07.2026

Content creator and Galway man, Ronan Mitchell, and Brenda Donohue join Oliver with the lowdown on Fitzy’s Love Island journey.

Mark Moriarty is opening his first restaurant in Dublin 01.07.2026

Mark Moriarty tells Oliver what he has learnt from his years in Michelin restaurants and about opening his own place.

The 2026 Children's Summer Book Show Special 01.07.2026

Elaina Ryan, CEO of Children’s Books Ireland; Theo Flynn; Grace Leonard; Caoileann Ní Fhiannachta; Erin Hearne; Lucy Hartnett; Aisling Hearne; Keelan Hearne; Méabh Collaren review all the books for this summer.

Carmel Felle ‘The Queen of Blanch’ retires 30.06.2026

Blanchardstown’s finest Carmel Felle tells us about hanging up her boots and retiring from the newsagents she has ran for over 25 years.

Stuart Grehan - one of Irish golf's greatest comebacks 30.06.2026

Stuart Grehan joins Oliver to tell the remarkable story behind one of Irish golf's greatest comebacks.

Celtic Exodus: The Musical with Brian Warfield & Larry Bass 30.06.2026

Brian Warfield, lead songwriter with the Wolfe Tones; and Larry Bass, Founder of ShinAwil Productions; tells Oliver how they've teamed up to bring Celtic Exodus - The Musical to the historic setting of The Mansion House in Dublin.

How to survive the school holidays with kids and teenagers 30.06.2026

Mary McCarthy, columnist with the Irish Independent, gives Oliver tips on how to survive the school holidays with kids and dogs.

Bach, Bows and Arrows with Julian Lloyd Webber 30.06.2026

From a bohemian childhood with his brother Andrew, to losing his livelihood overnight through injury, cellist Julian Lloyd Webber tells Oliver about his return to the stage at 75.

How sound are Metallica?! - Oliver's Take 30.06.2026

Oliver's monologue on a Tuesday.

The latest celeb goss and news with Ali Ryan 29.06.2026

We get the latest on Love Island - influencer Charlene Murphy is the new Irish hope joining Galway defender Fitzy in the show. Alexandra Ryan from Goss.ie tells Oliver how they’re getting on!

The Wee County reach their first semi-final since 1957 29.06.2026

Dan Bannon, Louth and Proud Podcast; and Maurice Brosnan, Senior sportswriter with the Irish Examiner;

David McKean on the remarkable story of Thomas McKean 29.06.2026

Historian and former US ambassador David McKean tells the remarkable story of his ancestor, Thomas McKean – the last man to sign the Declaration of Independence and one of America's forgotten Founding Fathers.

When Judy Garland came to Ireland in 1951 29.06.2026

Conor Doyle tells Oliver about the extraordinary story of when Hollywood legend Judy Garland played to thousands of people in Dublin’s Theatre Royal for two weeks in 1951.

What's it like to work for the NSPCA? 29.06.2026

Oliver chats to Shane Lawlor and Dr. Alex Kavanagh, two NSPCA professionals who’ve dedicated their lives to caring for lost, neglected, and abused animals.

Do we really have to talk about the quarter finals? - Oliver's Take 29.06.2026

Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

All the things you didn’t know about The Cure 26.06.2026

Eoin Sweeney tells Oliver all we need to know and didn’t know about The Cure as fans head to Marlay Park.

A round-up of the World Cup so far with Alan Cawley 26.06.2026

RTÉ Soccer Analyst Alan Cawley joins Oliver to take stock of the World Cup so far and assess the biggest talking points from the opening week!

How do you sum up a career like that Clint Eastwood's? 26.06.2026

Clint Eastwood retires at 96 - so how do you sum up a career like that? Olivia Fahy joins Oliver with the highlights, from Western icon to Oscar-winning director.

Visiting Critic - Jackie McCarthy-O’Brien goes underground 26.06.2026

This week’s Visiting Critic – former Irish soccer player and rugby player Jackie McCarthy O’Brien reports back on her visit to the Aillwee Burren Experience in Ballyvaughan, co Clare.

Louth vs Monaghan with Kayleigh Trappe & Dan Bannon 26.06.2026

Oliver is joined by Monaghan woman Kayleigh Trappe and Louth and Proud podcast host Dan Bannon.

Forming a friendship during a hospital stay in Clontarf 25.06.2026

It’s not too often you hear about friendships formed in a hospital setting, like the one between Orla Crowe and Angela Brady who joined Oliver this morning.

John Lydon is still refusing to play by anyone else’s rules! 25.06.2026

John Lydon joins Oliver ahead of his Kilkenny gig to talk grief, rebellion, and why he’s still refusing to play by anyone else’s rules!

Brenda Donohue reports from Bagenalstown pool in Carlow 25.06.2026

Brenda Donohue is dipping her toes into Bagenalstown Pool in Carlow, adjacent to the River Barrow and meeting likeminded water ducks.

Larry Lamb reflects on an extraordinary life & career 25.06.2026

Actor Larry Lamb reflects on his remarkable career as Mick in Gavin and Stacey and villain Archie Mitchell in Eastenders.

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