Callan's Kicks

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.

Tsar wars, Kneecaps and Trump's 100 days
May 2, 2025 – 0:26:22
Pope Francis Farewell and Funeral summit
Apr 25, 2025 – 0:26:59
Rory's Easter glory and Harris' bogey poll
Apr 18, 2025 – 0:27:12
Tariff and Error: The Art of the U-turn
Apr 11, 2025 – 0:26:57
Make Ireland Pay Again: Trump's Tariff-fying Week
Apr 4, 2025 – 0:26:58
Two fingers, group chats and Dáil out war
Mar 28, 2025 – 0:28:50
Dáil brawls as McGregor calls into White House
Mar 21, 2025 – 0:27:02
Micheál survives Trump but not his tariffs
Mar 14, 2025 – 0:28:13
A Harris Howler as Micheál preps for Trump
Mar 7, 2025 – 0:26:30
A Tetchy Teesh and Starmer charms Trump
Feb 28, 2025 – 0:27:40
Dáil ditch warfare and feelings of Trumpidation
Feb 21, 2025 – 0:26:18
Callan Kicks 2024
Dec 20, 2024 – 0:58:30
Simon seeks Micheál's charity of esteem
Dec 6, 2024 – 0:28:27
Election 2024: Micheál's march and Simon spins a win
Dec 2, 2024 – 0:32:12
The Leaders' Debate and a Cold Canvass
Nov 22, 2024 – 0:28:05
Ryanair teacher-bait, coalition of attrition
Nov 15, 2024 – 0:27:55
Trump's Resurrection, Ireland's Election
Nov 8, 2024 – 0:29:00
America decides: Garbage man vs Garbled Woman
Nov 1, 2024 – 0:28:23
Fine Gael Ghosted and Mary Lou Haunted
Oct 25, 2024 – 0:26:24
Four Scandals of the Shinner-pocalypse
Oct 18, 2024 – 0:28:16
Harris meets Biden and Finding Cobalt
Oct 11, 2024 – 0:26:47
Jack the Budget Lad and Sinn Féin's flop era
Oct 4, 2024 – 0:29:35
Sinn Féin slump and the Morto Portal
May 17, 2024 – 0:25:41
Dublin Tents and Eurovision Tensions
May 10, 2024 – 0:27:36
Farewell Dobbo and Simon's Migrant War
May 3, 2024 – 0:26:51
Monster Energy Super Apology Teesh
Apr 26, 2024 – 0:27:26
The Tortured Taoiseachs Department
Apr 19, 2024 – 0:26:21
Coronation of a Taoiseach
Apr 12, 2024 – 0:27:31
Harris in a hurry and Coveney Caves
Apr 5, 2024 – 0:26:57
Transition time for TikTok Teesh
Mar 29, 2024 – 0:26:56
Farewell Tearful Teesh and Hello Harris
Mar 22, 2024 – 0:27:31
St Patrick's Weekend Special
Mar 15, 2024 – 0:26:36
Sneachta, death knells and Enoch's payday
Mar 1, 2024 – 0:27:33
New series, same old scandals at RTÉ
Feb 23, 2024 – 0:27:01
"Oliver Callan" - Starts Monday
Jan 26, 2024 – 0:00:39
Callan Kicks 2023
Dec 30, 2023 – 0:52:39
Paschal's IMF pickle and Sinn Féin's woejus week
Dec 8, 2023 – 0:25:53
Dáil riot rows and Mary Lou's photo gaffe
Dec 1, 2023 – 0:26:03
Dublin Riots shame and Toy Show games
Nov 24, 2023 – 0:27:23
Tubridy Virginity and RTÉ Austerity
Nov 17, 2023 – 0:26:07
Mad Cow Micheál and Shinner uturns
Nov 10, 2023 – 0:26:33
Korea Leo's beef with Israel
Nov 3, 2023 – 0:26:37
Cabinet howlings, Hallowe'en and US House Horrors
Oct 27, 2023 – 0:27:05
Middle East Middle Ground and Michael D Meddlings
Oct 20, 2023 – 0:25:54
Rugby weekend and Budget 2024
Oct 13, 2023 – 0:26:09
Autumn catch-up and a mega RTÉ scandal recap
Oct 6, 2023 – 0:26:50
Late Late drop-outs and Coronation Delusion
May 5, 2023 – 0:30:04
Micheál's Ditch slap and Housing for F-All
Apr 28, 2023 – 0:26:53
A Free Monk, Smug Watt and Elon's Rocket
Apr 21, 2023 – 0:26:39
Irish Biden rides home to bait the Brits
Apr 14, 2023 – 0:27:13

Recent Reviews

Mac an tSionnaigh

Lack Lustre

It seems to have lost it’s shine.
Taborlk

Leo’s Leaving

Oliver’s ballad on Leo’s departure puts him in the pantheon of political satirists—long may Callan reign! Barcroft
Rokelso

Always delivers the laughs

Callan’s range of impersonations is next to none and I always look forward to this show each week.
nick y namey is annoying

Excellent, tell the truth via comedy

This show, podcast is a must, on the same level as John Stewart from the Daily Show. Uses comedy to Expose the reality that the so called news fails to deliver
CogetteUS

Still brilliant

Need this more than ever. Best Boris & The Donald satires on the planet. Ever. Thanks!
Jonnygrinch

Pure comedy genius

This guy is a comedy genius, his writing is so sharp and witty and is an excellent political satirist, speaks truth to power etc.. then on top of that the voice mimicking is world class. Living in the US so only know half the characters but have to say best Trump impression... period.
Stardestroyer12345

One of the best political comedy shows around

Funny jokes, quick punchlines, and an excellent Trump impression. Highly recommend