Callan's Kicks Micheál's Missing and Harris hams it up
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Nov 28, 2025 The podcast kicks off with a hilarious musical gag and dives into the satirical realm of politics. Micháel Martin's missing mojo is hilariously dissected alongside coalition bickering. Oliver takes comedic shots at housing delays and ministerial blunders, then shifts gears to roast celebrity chefs and their turkey tips. A mock Prime Minister impersonation highlights budget blunders, while a parody of literary awards pokes fun at memoir culture. The Thanksgiving segment features a side-splitting Trump impersonation, bringing political satire to a festive close.
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Satire Shows Leadership Shortcomings
- Oliver Callan satirises Irish political chaos as rooted in weak leadership and performative gestures.
- The sketches tie ministerial incompetence to policy failure and public frustration.
Biscotti, Photo Ops And Coalition Drama
- The Mary Lou sketch depicts party infighting, lost biscotti, and coalition theatrics to expose petty politics.
- It uses humour about social media, photo ops and office fails to humanise political figures.
Promises Become Public Skepticism
- The transport and housing plan jokes highlight chronic delays, vague timelines and cost uncertainty.
- The satire suggests public scepticism grows from repeated broken promises and opaque planning.