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Callan's Kicks

RTÉ Radio 1•www.rte.ie
Comedy
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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Well, Czech this for a game of soldiers!

The episode begins with a hilarious recounting of Irish football fans' absurd travel adventures and the match day excitement in Prague, followed by a comedic “interview” with a caricature of Donald Trump. It then pivots to the chaotic live commentary of the match, the post-defeat “performative fury” of the nation, and a philosophical, if nonsensical, exploration of Irish identity. The episode concludes with a sharp satire of predictable panel shows, supportive voicemails for a national figure, cultural commentary on British and Irish media, and a final segment skewering an Irish politician's image and unfulfilled promises.

Mar 27, 2026•24 min

Meek Martin's quiet word with Trump

Callan's Kicks delivers sharp political satire, starting with a hilarious depiction of Trump's Oval Office meeting with "Meek Martin" and his take on global affairs. The episode also features amusing, exaggerated reports from various St. Patrick's Day parades across Ireland and skewers Irish politicians like Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald for their public personas and policy approaches. It concludes with a critical review of Martin's US visit, highlighting the absurdities of political optics and domestic challenges.

Mar 20, 2026•26 min

Keir in Cork and Six Nations Scot and Awe

This episode of Callan's Kicks delivers a series of biting satirical sketches, featuring parodies of Keir Starmer's visit to Cork and Trump's interactions, alongside a horse-race metaphor for Gerry Adams' political controversies. The show also takes aim at Irish presidential and ministerial figures, provides a humorous take on the Six Nations rugby, and offers witty commentary on the Oscars and celebrity gossip. Concluding with a skit on St. Patrick's Day ministerial junkets, the episode humorously covers a wide range of political and cultural topics.

Mar 13, 2026•24 min

Full Metal Trump and the Bus from Dubai

Callan's Kicks offers a sharp, satirical look at global and local events, featuring sketches on Donald Trump's "war of choice" in Iran and the struggles of Irish politicians. It lampoons the nation's new rental laws, the government's handling of fuel price gouging, and the bizarre situation of Irish expats in Dubai seeking evacuation. The episode also includes a comedic tribute to actress Jesse Buckley, maintaining a consistently humorous yet critical tone.

Mar 06, 2026•24 min

Temper flares, Rent's up, Rugby's back

The episode offers a humorous take on contemporary Irish politics, satirizing government handling of issues like rent reform, maritime security, and AstroTurf funding controversies. It also dives into pop culture, discussing BAFTA moments and offering a highly critical, comedic interview with Bono about his latest "activist" EP. The show wraps up with sports banter, political gaffes, and the complexities of boycotts, reflecting on societal issues with a sharp, satirical lens.

Feb 27, 2026•25 min

Callan Kicks 2025

From a Jim Gavin load of ructions to Popes, Parrotts, Skorts and a Paschal, Oliver Callan kicks the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2025•52 min
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