Callan's Kicks

neris · 08-04-2017 2:50pm

Thought the marian sketch was brilliant today. Cure for red wine hangovers to wash it out with a bottle of white.

PeterTheNinth · 08-04-2017 8:28pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Is there a grain of truth in it or is it just so not the case that it's funny? I can't tell.

Ah here, how long is it since you listened? Every week she walks in to studio, coughs a few times, asks everybody if there will be a hard brexit or a soft brexit .... and she might as well be talking about people like soft butter or hard butter for the amount that she knows herself. Just throws out the buzz words and a few high pitched exclamatory interjections. Job done, back on the plane to France.

No idea how Callan gets away with what he says though. That's him that does the posh voiceover for her show. And he was on the show not so long ago. I'd say that she must despise the sight of him.

Welsh Megaman · 08-04-2017 8:49pm

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

I'd say that she must despise the sight of him.

It HAAAAS to be said

_Whimsical_ · 08-04-2017 10:36pm

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

Ah here, how long is it since you listened? Every week she walks in to studio, coughs a few times, asks everybody if there will be a hard brexit or a soft brexit .... and she might as well be talking about people like soft butter or hard butter for the amount that she knows herself. Just throws out the buzz words and a few high pitched exclamatory interjections. Job done, back on the plane to France.

No idea how Callan gets away with what he says though. That's him that does the posh voiceover for her show. And he was on the show not so long ago. I'd say that she must despise the sight of him.

Haha I'd say she really does, she certainly didn't afford him a warm reception when he was last on. He's been on the Sunday show as a political commentator too and he was actually excellent, I was really surprised.

Infairness, she doesn't put a huge about of effort in at times. I'm amazed he gets away with it though, being a bit bored on the job is very different to being plastered drunk.
I suppose he did do that skit about Michael D having an affair with his driver though, so maybe he just has licence to make up what he likes.

The stuff about the Guards and "All Ireland Hide and Seek Champion" Shane Ross is excellent too. I'm really enjoying it this year whereas other years I was non plussed.

zoobizoo · 09-04-2017 8:50am

Does he write all his own material or is there a team behind it?

VEry hard to write 20 mins of new material every week.

10-04-2017 3:11pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Haha I'd say she really does, she certainly didn't afford him a warm reception when he was last on. He's been on the Sunday show as a political commentator too and he was actually excellent, I was really surprised.

Does Callen do the voiceover for Marian's sponsor?
It sounds like him. I'd have to listen back, but I think it's for a car manufacturer?

Marian's been around a long time, I'd say she has a thick skin.

I don't think Callan is implying that she's an alcoholic, more that she has a very leisurely life and enjoys it, a bit like Dobbo and his bottle of Chateuneuf du Pape.

On a side note, I happened to meet Marian's son recently. As sound a guy as you could meet, the polar opposite of the likes of Lottie Ryan, lovely guy who is is passionate about horses (and we're talking more piebalds in Ballinasloe than the Curragh), and has negative interest in the pretentious media bubble. If he's any reflection of Marian, I'd say she's sound as a pound too.

neris · 10-04-2017 3:36pm

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

Does Callen do the voiceover for Marian's sponsor? It sounds like him. I'd have to listen back, but I think it's for a car manufacturer?

think its the sunday business post he does the voice overfor. think he also does an for sunday indo and aldi

Loafing Oaf · 10-04-2017 5:19pm

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I suppose he did do that skit about Michael D having an affair with his driver though, so maybe he just has licence to make up what he likes.
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Do he still do that routine? I'd love to have a compilation of those sketches: Michael D and Kevin playing hide and seek in the Aras - "I won't be in the closet, you certainly won't find me in there...I'm used to squeezing myself into tight holes.":D

serfboard · 11-04-2017 5:01pm

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

He's been on the Sunday show as a political commentator too and he was actually excellent, I was really surprised.

I wouldn't be surprised at all. The reason I listen to the show, is not simply for the mimicry - but for his take on the currrent political situation.

I particularly enjoy his pointing out the complete hypocrisy of someone like Michael Healy-Rae - who complained about distressed property auctions, and then turned around and bought property at a subsequent one, who pretends to speak like the "ordinary people" but who is simply a greedy bastard - Ireland's Donald Trump, with his "flat-cap" branding and all.

Welsh Megaman · 22-04-2017 2:24pm

That Tommy Gorman sketch was funny...Gerry Adams crouched down behind Michelle O'Neill

neris · 22-04-2017 2:29pm

No marian this week. Must have been on the gin.

CanIClimbOut? · 22-04-2017 8:34pm

For the most part, I disagree with what the OP says. Of course a lot of it is useless and over-done, but there's no such thing as failure... it's all only an experiment. The point being, that there are always going to be few brilliant bits in there. Don't forget, Callan has to come up with material quite fast considering he does a 25 minute slot once a week.

Callan makes some serious points with his humor. I assume the politicians don't listen to it at all, but they'd have you believe it's just child's play! But what would that make them? toddlers?

Apart from Vincent Browne, Callan (and Mario to a lesser extent) is the only one who really grills politicians. Amazing that RTE are willing to have him say the things he does on air, considering the DJs have to be so careful not to offend anyone!

Welsh Megaman · 06-05-2017 3:20pm

Good final episode in the series...CK has definitely improved since it first started.

PeterTheNinth · 06-05-2017 4:45pm

And a pretty good Tony Blair as well. A hero of yours across the water no doubt, WMM.

Any time I've heard it this year, he has been very good. And usually very up to date as well.

Welsh Megaman · 06-10-2017 11:46am

New series starts tonight at 6.30pm.

plodder · 06-10-2017 2:11pm

Good mimic, but I hope he's got better material than previous series. Never found it very funny.

Welsh Megaman · 06-10-2017 7:00pm

The Joe Duffy/Michael O'Leary sketch was good.

Brendan Bendar · 06-10-2017 7:25pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

The Joe Duffy/Michael O'Leary sketch was good.

Yes it was.

Sense a bit of strain in there .

That's not good in comedy.

Needs to be more relaxed.

Good listening though...not great.

06-10-2017 11:19pm

I thought the Joe Duffy/ MOL segments and the closing act, involving Varadkar and Paschal Donoghue shilling Ireland to foreign investors (public anger may go up as well as down'), were the best parts of the show.

Otherwise, many of the jokes didn't quite land. The Mary Lou item was especially disappointing. Started out well, but fell a bit flat.

Not a great start following the long break. Here's hoping Callan gets back into his rhythm for the next show. When it's good, it's really good.

Loafing Oaf · 07-10-2017 12:13am

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

The Mary Lou item was especially disappointing.

Couldn't see the joke there at all...

plodder · 09-10-2017 10:13am

He's not a comedy writer imo. He should get someone else to write the material and he concentrate on the delivery.

09-10-2017 10:22am

plodder wrote: »

He's not a comedy writer imo. He should get someone else to write the material and he concentrate on the delivery.

He doesn't write the material by himself. Others co-write with him, such as Fiona Looney.

constitutionus · 09-10-2017 11:00am

I liked the dig at leo and Eoin myself (rugger buggers to sort housing).

It's looking like varadkar will be as good a source of fun for them as Enda.

Tbh with trump and brexit if ya can't do good satire in this day and age ya probably shouldn't be doing it at all.

Thought it was a good start. The shows come along say from its beginning s.

Harry Angstrom · 09-10-2017 11:22am

Shinner jokes write themselves, such as "destroying the border in Ireland while creating one in Spain".

thesandeman · 09-10-2017 4:12pm

A Tyrant Named Miltiades! wrote: »

such as Fiona Looney.

That could explain it.

neris · 15-10-2017 6:36pm

the INM oath to the supreme leader skit on friday was good

Welsh Megaman · 20-10-2017 7:03pm

Good show tonight, especially the Martin O’Neill/Roy Keane interview.

Gerard_David · 20-10-2017 7:45pm

A superb mimic but I've never found him to be laugh-out-loud funny.

Brendan Bendar · 20-10-2017 8:10pm

Gerard_David wrote: »

A superb mimic but I've never found him to be laugh-out-loud funny.

Should drop MaryLou. Not even close.

First Up · 20-10-2017 8:56pm

Gerard_David wrote:

A superb mimic but I've never found him to be laugh-out-loud funny.

Some good take-offs (some bad) but script is Junior Cert standard. Embarrassing.

Gerard_David · 20-10-2017 9:40pm

Mario Rosenstock was a hoot in his prime.

Welsh Megaman · 24-11-2017 7:42pm

Callan’s impersonation of Leo Varadkar is spot-on.

Oh wait... :pac:

ButtersSuki · 02-12-2017 12:53pm

The Newstalk breakfast sketch from last night was very good. The Williams impression sounds more like Michael O'Leary than Paul Williams, but the material is bang on (if you have ever "endured" the NTBS you'll get it).

Brendan Bendar · 02-12-2017 6:17pm

I said it before but his MaryLou is appaling.

Not even close Should be simple just concentrate of the rrrrrs

The Gerrrrda Siochana. Also always get in the name check as she does.

On Drivetime...Question asked.Response.. Well Meerrrrry .....

Welsh Megaman · 15-12-2017 7:55pm

That Dermot Bannon sketch was good

Brendan Bendar · 15-12-2017 8:18pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

That Dermot Bannon sketch was good

Yes, it was, it cut to the bone for sure.

Well spotted.

Welsh Megaman · 01-01-2018 2:08pm

‘Callan Kicks The Year’ today at 1.30pm

anthonyjmaher · 01-01-2018 2:12pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

‘Callan Kicks The Year’ today at 1.30pm

Good call WMM, I'll join you.

ButtersSuki · 01-01-2018 2:49pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

‘Callan Kicks The Year’ today at 1.30pm

Thanks for the reminder! Listening now...pretty good so far, his Leo is very good.

anthonyjmaher · 01-01-2018 2:55pm

Oh god, in hindsight, could that Ray D'Arcy sketch not have been pulled in light of his father's death. Especially given that he was talking about "death" in the sketch.

Welsh Megaman · 09-02-2018 9:05am

New series starts tonight on Radio 1, 6.30pm.

Welsh Megaman · 09-02-2018 8:00pm

‘’You’re an embarrassment, Marty...and that was before you started dancing.’’

Brendan Bendar · 09-02-2018 8:26pm

Thought it was poor.

He should forget Mary Lou not even close.

Damian o Reilly ditto.

ButtersSuki · 12-02-2018 11:39am

Apart from Leo and Murphs, I thought it was poor.

zell12 · 17-02-2018 1:56pm

telekon · 18-02-2018 10:27am

Just catching up with Callan’s Kicks after giving it a wide berth for several years. It has improved massively. The Leo and Murphs double act is an absolute riot.

boombang · 18-02-2018 10:38am

I'm really surprised that so many people don't like this show. I think the gags are funny, the impressions often credible, but more importantly I think there's an important commentary on some important political issues in there too. Everybody else seems to have forgotten about the the Garda corruption. Nobody else will dare mention Denis O'Brien. I think there's a useful truth in a lot of it.

neris · 18-02-2018 5:05pm

the ifta skit and the gabriel byrne rant werent far off the mark on last fridays show. I like the des cahill skits he does to. its much better then gift grub which has really gone past its sell by date

TheHomeService · 19-02-2018 10:29am

boombang wrote: »

Nobody else will dare mention Denis O'Brien. I think there's a useful truth in a lot of it.

I would have a lot more respect for Callan's focus on Denis O'Brien if he, Callan, wasn't working for Rupert Murdoch's Sun. To much hypocrisy there for my liking.

boombang · 19-02-2018 9:46pm

TheHomeService wrote: »

I would have a lot more respect for Callan's focus on Denis O'Brien if he, Callan, wasn't working for Rupert Murdoch's Sun. To much hypocrisy there for my liking.

Useful to know. Interesting.

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