Best Callan Olive Podcasts (2024)

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Jeffrey Archer: Trump will win the US collection 25:39

4h ago25:39

25:39

Jeffrey talks to Oliver about politics, his disciplined writing routine, his latest book and the unwritten books he's determined to write. His latest installment of the William Warwick series, An Eye For An Eye is out now.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Sisters Alisha Weir and Katie Rose Weir on what stardom is really like! 12:15

4h ago12:15

12:15

Two Irish sisters who are absolutely flying it in the world of musical theatre joined Oliver today. Alisha played the leading lady in the film adaption of the hit musical Matilda. Alisha’s older sister Katie Rose is also a rising star and has just returned from The World of Musical's tour in Australia and New Zealand.…

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Author Cathy Kelly on Hamilton, her new man PJ and motorbiking in Africa 27:42

5h ago27:42

27:42

This week's visiting critic is bestselling author Cathy Kelly. She's not a fan of musicals so naturally we sent her to one! But did she love it? Find out here. She also spoke of her cancer journey and on how important her work with charities is to her. Hamilton is running at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until the 16th November…

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The Weekend Podcast 1:13:41

5h ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Lynda La Plante reflects on her childhood and how she achieved success in her career, Francis Brennan taught us all how to make the perfect cup of tea and on how disguises don't always work, and Cathy Kelly gave us an insight into her cancer journey and on finding new love.…

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Carlow rising star Ella Lily Hyland on working with Aidan Turner, Anjelica Huston and Keira Knightley 11:08

4h ago11:08

11:08

Oliver talked to Ella Lily Hyland about how she got into acting, excruciating exercises in drama school and he work to date including Amazon Prime series Love Fifteen with Aidan Turner, and the RTÉ Storyland drama Wrapped. She’s currently in Grania – the Lady Gregory play which is on at the Abbey Theatre for the next few weeks.…

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Eilish Fisher on her novel Fia and the Last Snow Deer 20:00

4h ago20:00

20:00

Eilish Fisher joined Oliver to talk about her debut verse novel Fia and the Last Snow Deer. Vermont born, she now lives in Wicklow where she set this mystical, winter flecked tale in pre-historic Ireland. Eilish takes a look at themes of gender and identity through the two main characters as she beautifully flip the steroptyical gender roles.…

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Francis Brennan: No to the Áras and No to selfies during his dinner 30:03

2h ago30:03

30:03

Francis Brennan joins Oliver ahead of 'At Your Service' returning to our screens for its 14th season. He gave Oliver tutorial in how to make the perfect cup of tea and told him how his disguises aren't enough to fool his fan base! You can catch At Your Service on RTÉ One this coming Sunday a 7.30 PMBy RTÉ Radio 1

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'Actors aren't grateful, except for Helen Mirren'- Lynda La Plante 30:54

10h ago30:54

30:54

In a wide ranging interview Lynda La Plante talked to Oliver about her childhood, how she got into acting and how she went on to break ground with the award-winning Prime Suspect. You can read all about her incredible life in her memoir Getting Away with Murder: My Unexpected Life on Page, Stage and Screen…

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Dublin Friar on Finding Tranquility and Wellness 24:01

5h ago24:01

24:01

Capuchin Franciscan Friar Brother Richard Hendrick joined Oliver and told him about his work with his order in Dublin supporting the poor and homeless. He also gave advice on how we can learn to be present through meditation and mindfullness. His new book is called ‘Calming the Storms’.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish Story Telling Going Global 6:41

5h ago6:41

6:41

Seanchoíche founder Ciaran Gaffney joined Oliver and told him how an Irish storytelling night that started in Dublin in 2021 has gone global. Seanchoíche - which is a portmanteau of the Irish words ‘seanchaí’ and ‘oíche’ - it’s aim is to bring people together and revive the ancient Irish art of storytelling.…

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Mentalist Keith Barry's brain hacks to beat insomnia 19:40

6d ago19:40

19:40

World Famous Brain Hacker, Mentallist and entertainer Keith Barry joined Oliver to tell him about his new book out entitled Sleep Hacks. He offers tips on getting better sleep, applying the principles of science and the techniques of hypnosis to achieve the shuteye of your dreams.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Willa White - The Visting Critic 10:45

7d ago10:45

10:45

Willa White is this week's visiting critic. Find out how he got on watching 'The 3.30 at Cheltenham' show in the Civic Theatre. For ticketsBy RTÉ Radio 1

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The Weekend Podcast 1:34:43

3d ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Richard Osman on his latest murder mystery book 'We Solve Murders', Christine Campbell on her ovarian cancer diagnosis and raising awareness for the disease, a wide ranging interview with Roddy Doyle and chats with Davy Fitzgerald at the Ploughing Championships.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Christine Campbell on raising awareness for Ovarian Cancer 13:05

4d ago13:05

13:05

Christine told Oliver about getting her devastating diagnosis, and how she is now on a mission to help other women by raising awareness about Ovarian cancer and its symptoms.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Why Richard Osman included a Cork Vineyard and Templebar in his latest bestseller 20:30

4d ago20:30

20:30

Richard Osman on the beauty of Pierce Brosnan and setting his latest novel in Ireland. We Solve Murders is out now.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Barry McGuigan and his pride in his Monaghan roots 10:09

8d ago10:09

10:09

Barry told Oliver about featuring in an exhibition in Monaghan County Museum called ‘Bordering Realities, Monaghan People and Stories'. The exhibition is on between 10am to 5pm this Saturday – in the peace campus Monaghan town.By RTÉ Radio 1

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"Ireland's Farmers are Fit and Tough" - Davy Fitzgerald at the Ploughing Championships 7:24

8d ago7:24

7:24

Davy Fitzgerald joined Oliver and told him about his new tole as Antrim Hurling Manager, being co-creator and coach of 'Ireland's Fittest Family' and is now coach of participants at 'Ireland’s Fittest Farmer’ competition at the Ploughing Championships!By RTÉ Radio 1

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Roddy Doyle on Dublin Riots, death threats, huggy men and 30 years since "Family" 48:42

6d ago48:42

48:42

In a wide ranging interview Roddy Doyle tells Oliver about the strong reaction he received to "The Family" series in the 90s, and how he decided to bring his beloved character, Paula, back in his new book The Women Behind the Door.By RTÉ Radio 1

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"It's not the end of the world, it's just a different journey" - Una Crawford on Bryan Murray's dementia diagnosis 15:24

7d ago15:24

15:24

Bryan Murray and Una Crawford O’ Brien who play Renee and Bob in Fair City respectively, joined Brendan to tell them how they have been coping since Bryan's dementia diagnosis.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Aaron Sunderland Carey on working in socially engaged art. 14:09

8d ago14:09

14:09

Mixed media artist, Aaron Sunderland Carey, told Brendan about working in socially engaged art. Aaron's latest exhibition 'Stones' opens in the Axis on Wednesday. 'Stones' takes its inspiration from his hometown – Ballymun – both past, present and future.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Irish participants take part in World Skills Event in Lyon 8:55

11d ago8:55

8:55

Tara O'Halloran Cronin, Team Leader for Team Ireland, tells Brendan about the 17 Irish people who will compete against 1,500 others in the World Skills competition in France.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Catching nature in action 7:23

11d ago7:23

7:23

Wildlife photographer Daniel Fildes went viral lately for his unexpected encounter with a fox who approached his camera in a field. You can see Daniel's incredible photography at dfwild.com.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Tá gaeilge 'cool' arís - Molly Nic Céile on the Irish revival 20:06

11d ago20:06

20:06

Gaeilge has undergone a revival of late and Molly Nic Céile is at the forefront of the movement. Along with promoting the language on her YouTube channel, Molly has just released her first book titled 'Gaeilge i mo Chroí: Irish in my Heart - Your Guide to Loving and Living the Irish Language'.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Irishman hoping to win an international prize for his mullet 10:13

11d ago10:13

10:13

Shrule man Trevor Hyland, who currently lives in Switzerland, will represent Ireland at the first ever Mullet Swiss Cup.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Cork City Ballet to perform Sleeping Beauty 7:27

11d ago7:27

7:27

Alan Foley, artistic director of the Cork City Ballet, speaks to Brendan about their upcoming performance of the classic 'Sleeping Beauty', featuring Tchaikovsky's fabulous score.By RTÉ Radio 1

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From the Celtic Camino to Ireland's lesser known 'Creation Myth' 18:02

11d ago18:02

18:02

The Boyne Valley Trails Walking Festival takes place from the 15th to the 22nd of September and two of its guides, Dusty Flanagan and Anthony Murphy, talk to Brendan about the wonders of the region.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Anne Roche and her One Stop Shop for Cancer Care 5:57

12d ago5:57

5:57

Anne Roche, owner of Roches in Kimmage, told Brendam about how their team have been helping those experiencing changes to their appearance due to alopecia, cancer treatment and surgeries for nearly forty years. For more information see www.roches.ie.By RTÉ Radio 1

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" I felt like Taylor Swift" - Paralympian Ellen Keane 14:47

12d ago14:47

14:47

Paralympian Ellen Keane tells Brendan about her pride in being flag bearer for Ireland at the Paralympics, her time at the games, her previous wins and how she is feeling about hanging up her googles.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Author Cauvery Madhavan; From India to Eyeries 17:19

12d ago17:19

17:19

Cauvery Madhavan talks about her life and how and why she set her latest novel The Inheritance on the beautiful Beara peninsula.By RTÉ Radio 1

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South African Comedian on his move to Ireland 15:59

13d ago15:59

15:59

Neill Green told Brendan about moving to Ireland with his family from South Africa four years ago and he says it finally allowed him to embrace his black identity. His new comedy show, Black Enough For That, is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. For tickets; www.fringefest.comBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Mascots ‘Leo the Lion’ and ‘Macúl’ 11:24

13d ago11:24

11:24

Team mascots ‘JJ’ O Byrne AKA Leinster Rugby's ‘Leo the Lion’ and Gary Brown, Republic of Ireland’s ‘Macúl’ tell Brendan all about what it takes to entertain crowds on match days!By RTÉ Radio 1

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Transition Year Students Road Safety Campaign 9:12

13d ago9:12

9:12

Student Ethan Coll and teacher Kieran Kelly from Coláiste Mhuire, secondary school in Mullingar told Brendan about the incredible things they've been doing to highlight road safety in their Transition Year class. They’ve even made a viral video! It can be viewed on the Coláiste Mhuire Instagram page.…

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Niall Breslin on The Rising 2024 11:24

14d ago11:24

11:24

Bressie told Brendan all about The Rising which is a daunting week-long expedition, kayaking the River Shannon, cycling from Limerick to Killarney and finishing with Carrauntoohil next Sunday. The Rising 2024 is the flagship national fundraiser for youth mental health charity, A Lust for Life.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Niamh Dooley discusses her Upcycling Food Waste business Biasol 6:04

14d ago6:04

6:04

Niamh Dooley on her business venture Biasol and being a participant of the ACORNS programme which is funded through the Rural Innovation and Development Fund by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Visit Acorns.ie if interested, the deadline to apply is September 20th.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Prisoner turned author, Pat Sheedy 16:25

14d ago16:25

16:25

Pat tells Brendan about his time in Portlaoise Prison as a result of his gambling addiction. While there he learnt how to write creatively and has since released his book ‘A Hundred to One, A Hundred Convictions, One Million Euro and the True Story of a Compulsive Gambler'. He'll visit Portlaoise Prison as part of Culture Night on Sept 20th.…

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The Weekend Podcast 1:04:40

17d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. The bike shed debacle, Wexford body builder Trisha Rooney, Robert Harris on his new book Precipe and Nigerian Irish break dancer Tobi Omoteso on how breaking was the outlet he needed.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Jody O'Neill on her latest play Grace 19:59

17d ago19:59

19:59

Jody O’Neill is an award-winning autistic writer and performer. She told Brendan how Neurodiversity features strongly in her work, as isseen in her latest play Grace which is on at Pavillion in Dun Laoghaire as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival from the 27th to 29th of September.By RTÉ Radio 1

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John Murphy on the Three Bridges Rally 6:44

18d ago6:44

6:44

John, sailing enthusiast and Commodore of the Irish Cruising Association told Brendan all about the annual Three Bridges Rally. It's when three of the bridges on the Liffey will open and lift - allowing a parade of some 45 boats to sail up-river from Poolbeg up to the Matt Talbot bridge. It's on at 3pm on the 7th of September.…

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Ber Downey 9:17

17d ago9:17

9:17

Ber Downey is set to take on a mammoth cycling challenge from Paris to Nice to raise funds for the Irish Kidney Association. She spoke to Brendan from Dublin airport before setting off to Paris.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Boyzlife embark on World Tour dedicated to Stephen Gately 17:22

18d ago17:22

17:22

Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy were in the two of the biggest ever boybands, Boyzone and Westlife. They told Oliver how they're back at it again and are going on a World Tour. Tickets for all venues will on sale this Wednesday 11th September at 10.00am from www.ticketmaster.ieBy RTÉ Radio 1

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Robert Harris on the Irish angle in his new book Precipe 29:22

18d ago29:22

29:22

Robert Harris joins Oliver to talk about his latest novel Precipice - a jaw dropping tale of how a Prime Minister's obsessive affair compromised the security of his country.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Graham Norton on why he's not a full time writer and breaking the Father Ted caravan! 48:36

20d ago48:36

48:36

Graham joins Oliver to celebrate the release of fifth novel, Frankie, shares funny anecdotes and on struggling to watch old clips back! Frankie, by Graham Norton is out now.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Wexford woman Trisha Rooney on surviving domestic abuse to become a bodybuilding champion 10:33

20d ago10:33

10:33

Wexford woman Trisha Rooney took up competitve bodybuilding, losing eight and a half stone. This was after a difficult few years, during which she confronted her abuser and went through the courts to get justice.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Olympian Jack Woolley on setbacks, podium success, and coming out twice 23:05

20d ago23:05

23:05

Jack Woolley is a two time Olympian in Taekwondo and has the distinction of being the only Irish athlete to represent his country at this level in the sport.By RTÉ Radio 1

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'Dance was my outlet... if you're black you're expected to either play soccer, or rap'- Irish/ Nigerian Breakdancer 13:18

21d ago13:18

13:18

Tobi Omoteso tells Oliver about his experiences of growing up in Kildare and Carlow and how watching the break dancing movie You Got Served as a teenager changed his life as breaking was exactly the outlet he needed. Tobi will host Boombox Gathering on the 14th of September at Arthurs Quay Park. For more info see www.luail.ie…

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Phelim Drew to mark 90th birthday of Dad Ronnie Drew 19:11

21d ago19:11

19:11

Phelim Drew joins Oliver to tell him about the 'Remembering Ronnie' show which came out of a re-apprecation of The Dubliners legacy. He also spoke of his involvement with The RTE Concert Orchestra's celebration of Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday in the 3Arena in Dublin on the 21st September.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Matt Haig on The Life Impossible 15:34

26d ago15:34

15:34

Bestselling author Matt Haig is back with his latest novel The Life Impossible. It follows a retired maths teach Grace who inherits a run-down house in Ibiza from a long-last friend.By RTÉ Radio 1

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The Weekend Podcast 1:12:07

24d ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Catch up with Oliver on the weekend. Gen Z comedian Grace Campbell on her crisis pregnancy, architect Hugh Wallace slams "depressing" Castlebar, Monaghan musician Jamie Duffy and the breakdown of Kamala Harris's first interview.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Kevin McGahern tries stand-up on water 15:11

24d ago15:11

15:11

Kevin McGahern is this week's Visiting Critic. As a non-swimmer he's suitably out of his comfort zone with stand-up paddle boarding.By RTÉ Radio 1

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Kevin Gildea and the chaotic bookshop that 'reflected all his personalities' 11:13

1M ago11:13

11:13

Kevin Gildea’s Brilliant Bookshop in Dun Laoghaire is the subject of a documentary called The Final Chapter. Kevin and Terence White who made the film chat to Oliver.By RTÉ Radio 1

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