Callan's Kicks

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.
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This episode features a series of satirical sketches ranging from debates in Dáil Éireann regarding Irish neutrality to parodies of British and American political figures, including Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg. The program also includes comedic takes on pop culture news, celebrity fashion, and internet trends.

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This week, Dáil Éireann debated the triple lock, the cornerstone of Irish neutrality for decades, according to Micheál Martin.

00:00:16 · The segment begins by introducing the primary political topic of the sketch.

I'm announcing a new campaign to add strings to every teabag.

00:05:22 · This highlights the absurdity of the Prime Minister character's focus on trivial issues over national debt.

I will hereby issue a decree banning gay robots from the military stat. No gay bots, no rainbow drones, drag droids, or woke C-3PO's.

00:14:22 · A satirical character makes an absurd decree regarding diversity in military technology.

I just bought RIP.ie, right? ... I'm introducing a premium subscription level service. An AI supercharge or IP service that, get this, will not only let you know who's died, but also when people will die ahead of time.

00:22:35 · A character presents a dark and satirical business idea for monetizing death notices.

I have perfected saying nothing in Morning Ireland for 17 minutes at a time when they ask me about how we'd fund freezing carbon tax.

00:24:33 · A parody of a politician describes their strategy for avoiding difficult questions during news interviews.

Episodios

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Triple Lock and Justice Jim’s Lawyer Lashing

This episode features a series of satirical sketches ranging from debates in Dáil Éireann regarding Irish neutrality to parodies of British and American political figures, including Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg. The program also includes comedic takes on pop culture news, celebrity fashion, and internet trends.

23 oct. 2026
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Strikes for a pay hike, Trump’s diesel deal doom

This episode features a series of satirical sketches and comedic monologues covering various Irish news topics. The content ranges from parodies of political figures, including a chaotic Fine Gael cabinet meeting and a Trump-style press conference, to commentary on industrial relations, public sector strikes, and celebrity culture. The host moves through segments addressing everything from museum workers striking to absurd claims about international diplomacy, private equity schemes for babies, and a biting critique of Mark Zuckerberg's business ethics.

16 oct. 2026
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Harris has Budget baby, O'Donovan gets battered

This episode features a series of satirical comedy sketches and news segments using radio formats to critique Irish and international politics. Through mock press conferences, interviews, and breakfast show phone-ins, the content uses heavy political satire to address economic policies, taxation, and social issues. The program also covers broader satirical news topics, including commentary on the British budget, US politics, and footballing controversies. The sketches conclude with a satirical look at government messaging regarding youth apathy and the perceived benefits of recent budget changes for specific affluent demographics.

09 oct. 2026
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A Budget beckons and Burnham banters

This episode features a series of satirical sketches and comedic dialogues, ranging from parodies of Irish budget announcements and political incompetence to the meta-commentary of launching the 'Talkin' Balubas' podcast. The content explores various themes including family arguments, critiques of administrative structures in sports, and commentary on tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg. The episode also delves into US politics, 90s nostalgia, and a parody of Irish government emergency preparedness campaigns. Through humorous personas and caricatures, the show examines modern political identity and the absurdity of bureaucratic processes.

02 oct. 2026
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Bike shed blunders and karma for Starmer

Last episode in series 27. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08 mayo 2026