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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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Episodes

Dáil ditch warfare and feelings of Trumpidation

This episode dives into a series of comedic political sketches, satirizing the intricacies of Irish government policies, the populist surge in US politics under Trump, and the challenges facing UK leadership. It also humorously explores Sinn Féin's campaign strategies, Dáil debates on the economy and gender quotas, and the drama surrounding the Boyzone documentary, offering a sharp, witty commentary on contemporary politics and culture.

Feb 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1

Callan Kicks 2024

Callan Kicks 2024 delivers a sharp, comedic retrospective of the year, dissecting major events from Irish elections and the Dublin Portal fiasco to US politics and sporting disappointments. Through a series of sketches and satirical commentary, the episode lampoons political figures like Simon Harris, Leo Varadkar, and Mary Lou McDonald, along with global leaders, while also touching on cultural phenomena and government spending blunders, offering a humorous yet critical look at the past year.

Dec 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 1

Coronation of a Taoiseach

Plus Junior Ministers and Micheál's glow-up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1

Transition time for TikTok Teesh

Plus Mary Lou's fed-up and risky Ministers get busy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1

St Patrick's Weekend Special

Plus Referendum fallout blame games See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1

"Oliver Callan" - Starts Monday

Join Oliver Callan this Monday 29th January at 9am on RTÉ Radio 1! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2024•40 sec•Ep. 1

Callan Kicks 2023

From Tubs of RTÉ scandal to riots, rugby, 'RA songs and Burkes, a review of the most bizarre and OMG moments of the year See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2023•53 min•Ep. 1
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