Callan's Kicks
RTÉ Radio 1
Oliver Callan brings listeners a weekly satirical swipe at well-known faces in the worlds of politics, entertainment and sport. Listen Fridays at 6.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 27min
Bye Bye Paschal and Thanks for all the Landlords
The host kicks things off with a hilarious sketch, setting a satirical tone for political commentary. Expect sharp satire on Pascal Donoghue's career and a comedic take on Simon Harris as the new Finance Minister. The frenzy surrounding soccer star Troy Parrott gets a playful mock-up, alongside a hilarious segment on Trump. There are witty discussions about the reshuffle and forgotten ministers, culminating in light-hearted banter about Ireland's World Cup playoff draw.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 27min
Troy hits, Housing Plan misses, Connolly's call
Delve into Ireland's thrilling World Cup victory and Troy Parrott's standout performance. Critique the government's housing plan, deemed ineffective by the hosts. Enjoy a humorous take on early Christmas ads and the cultural impact of festive marketing. Discuss the upcoming Euro 2028 hosting, weighing costs against community benefits. Finally, get a chuckle from light-hearted commentary on climate change discussions and media coverage, rounding off with playful banter on holiday planning.
Nov 7, 2025 • 29min
Fianna Fáil’s Yates of Wrath
Plus Connolly's hen and Miriam's memoirs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2025 • 26min
Micheál's Mare and Downsize Abbey for Andrew
Plus Simon gets The Shining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2025 • 27min
Catherine the Great and spoiled rotten votes
Plus Micheál mauled and Harris hammeredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2025 • 27min
Hell for Heather and Trump's queasy peace
Plus Connolly's coming and Harris' unhappy birthdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2025 • 27min
Jim's out, Budget's down, RTÉ runs out of Ray
Plus Trump's Nobel flawsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2025 • 27min
Áras Race: Guns, drones and orange warnings
Plus Harris in hiding and Trump's balls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2025 • 27min
Joe's off, Skorts are out, the Pope's a Yank
Last episode in series 25 - back in the Autumn! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 26min
Tsar wars, Kneecaps and Trump's 100 days
Plus Keir Starmer's election slump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
