Callan's Kicks Meek Martin's quiet word with Trump
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Mar 20, 2026 Satirical takes on a politician’s awkward Washington visit and the passive-aggressive diplomatic theatre around it. Mock reports on chaotic Paddy’s Day parades, from bizarre floats to local scuffles. Parodies of media personas, political PR stunts, celebrity hangovers and absurd regional parade tableaux provide rapid-fire comedic sketches.
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Meek Micheál At The Oval Office
- Oliver Callan sketches Micheál Martin as meek during his Washington visit, sitting silent and crumpled in the Oval Office scene with Trump mocking him.
- The skit highlights specific jibes: Trump calling him a 'crumpled piece of tissue paper' and Martin avoiding interruption to survive the meeting.
Parades Turned Into Celebrity Satire
- The Patrick's Day parade round-up satirises local culture by tying film awards and celebrity motifs into small-town floats and offences.
- Examples include a giant ham for Jessie Buckley, effigies burned, and a Jim Gavin float that collapsed a parade budget.
Protect Your Turf With One Liner Responses
- Simon Harris character demands turf protection over immigration commentary and insists politicians should stick to defined talking points.
- He repeatedly deflects detailed policy questions with lines like 'Next question' and 'Aren't the good vibes enough?', satirising evasive PR tactics.