Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy
Opinions Matter is the brainchild of award-winning broadcasters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. On each episode the lads debate the big stories of the day, highlight listener concerns, local issues, and discuss the weird and wacky stuff going on in their lives.
Episodes
"If You Support The Loyalist Belfast Rioters You Bring Shame On The Irish Flag"
On this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian & Jeremy take on the backlash after the Belfast riots — and the bizarre sight of people down south praising loyalists “like we’re all united now”, while the same gangs will be burning tricolours on 11th night bonfires in a few weeks.They ask how anyone calling themselves a “patriot” can cheer on riots that saw homes targeted and families terrified.
*TRIGGER WARNING* Child Makes Horrific Abuse Claim To Restaurant Worker
This Episode Contains Material That Some May Find Triggering - There are certain episodes that just leave us traumatised by the stories we hear. This is one of those episodes but its important to listen to, because it could save a child... We speak to Babs... She was working away in her restaurant minding her own business when a 6 year old child told her something harrowing.
"Enough Is Enough" - Listeners Demand Border Action Over Horrific Belfast Attack
On this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian & Jeremy react to a horrifying stabbing in Belfast that’s gone viral online — and they slam people sharing graphic videos around WhatsApp “like it’s a meme”.A listener, James, says Ireland has “gone to the dogs” and blames immigration for the country no longer being safe...that sparks a heated debate: is immigration the problem, or are we making blank
Father Furious After Being "Accused" by Spanish Hotel of Grooming His Own Daughter
On this episode of Opinions Matter, Amy gets in touch from holidays in Marbella after witnessing hotel staff demand a father “prove” a teenage girl was his daughter — and the police end up being called when he refuses to cooperate.
Adrian argues you can’t be too careful when it comes to child safety, while Jeremy says it’s a disgusting insult and that dads are being profiled in a way mothers neve
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 67
On this Opinions Matter EXTRA Adrian & Jeremy shoot the breeze about whether chocolate should be stored in a fridge or not...what Jeremy does in bed to get off to sleep...Why can't you get a Chinese takeaway at lucnhtime...AND why isn't our podcast available on the Aer Lingis entertainment system.Our weekend episode is the random ramblings of our crew as we get a load of issues off our chest!!
"What My Child Saw On The Streets of Dublin Could Scar Him For Life"
On this episode Gary brought his 5 year old son into Dublin City Centre on Monday...and was horrified when two grown men exposed themselves in front of him.
10 Year Old Boy Suffers Nasty Bullying Because He Has 2 Gay Dads
On this episode we heard from Jeff who was reacting to episode 1318 (Mum Accused of "Sexualising Her Children" Over Words She's Teaching Them)...who went on to say parents need to teach their kids to me more tolerant of Gay parents.He told us how his 10 year old son is being picked on because he has two Dads.
Mum Accused of "Sexualising Her Children" Over Words She's Teaching Them
On this episode sparks flew over parents who teach their kids the correct names for their private body parts.Jeremy went into full meltdown when an angry listener accused him of all sorts!!
Autism Parents Disgusted With Man's Complaint About Child Incident On Flight
Autism Parents were disgusted over how this passenger reacted to a child with Autism having a meltdown on his flight from Lanzarote to Dublin. He even recorded the incident and sent it to us!
"My Son Is In His 20's And Just Bought A Home.. There's No Excuse"!
A message from listener Dave , about his home owner son, sparks absolute mayhem: He's only 26 and just bought a home in Balbriggan after three years of saving..... so.. is there really no excuse for young people not to buy? You'll find out after listening to this episode
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 66
It’s Opinions Matter Extra – the uncut, unedited weekend episode where Adrian and Jeremy chat pure “bollocksology” while the Facebook audience builds… and it goes everywhere.Jeremy marks the anniversary of an anti-vaxxer’s “you’ll be dead in five years, clot boy” tweet… only to declare he’s officially cheated death.Then it’s onto the important stuff: why rounds only suit big drinkers, how to make
**Mum Issues Stark Warning That Children in Tallaght are Unsafe Due to "Dangerous Predator"***
We are shocked by what we heard on Opinions Matter today about the man in the estate in Tallaght and the claims by various locals that he is danger to local children.... They have branded him a "predator" and say that local children are "unsafe".They told us about they believes he is "grooming" local children and that parents need to be highly vigilant!!!We are also speechless by the number of par
20 Year Old Man Living in Car in Shankill After Parents Disown Him Over Drugs
A WhatsApp lands from Jay about his mate Andre (20) who’s been kicked out of home after his parents found a bag of cocaine in his bedroom. Now Andre is sleeping in a car in Shankill and washing in the gym — and the big question explodes: did his Mam and Dad do the right thing, or is it “shame on you” for making your own child homeless?Adrian says there has to be consequences when someone brings dr
EXCLUSIVE: Teenage Gang Ransack Dun Laoghaire Shop - We Hear From Victims Mum
A shocking video from a Centra in Dun Laoghaire has gone viral...a gang of teenagers wrecking the shop, squaring up to staff and security, knocking over shelves and causing absolute mayhem in broad daylight.Adrian and Jeremy ask the big question: what can actually be done about feral anti-social behaviour when there’s “no consequences”, and where were the Gardaí when the station is only minutes aw
Gay Man Married With Kids Considers Confessing All To Family
A heartbreaking email lands in the studio and Adrian & Jeremy debate a topic they nearly didn’t do. “Brian” (not his real name) is a married Dad of two girls, 7 and 11… and he says he’s secretly gay.He insists he’s never “been up to all sorts” — but admits he’s kissed two men on drunken nights out and is terrified of the fallout if he tells his wife.Should he come clean now, or stay quiet to p
Bullied Teen Snaps After Finding Human Feces in His Bag
A devastated mum gets in touch after her 16-year-old son “snapped” after years of bullying and battered one of the lads tormenting him. Now the bully’s parents are threatening to press charges… and she’s terrified her boy could end up with a criminal record for life.
Adrian and Katie ask the hard question: is fighting back ever justified, or was this assault completely disproportionate?
As calle
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 65
It’s the weekend uncut chaos of Opinions Matter Extra, and Adrian & Jeremy and Katie, this week... wait until you hear about Jers awkward moment with a "pregnant" woman on the luas and why he refuses to pay condolences to a friend. You'll enjoy this!
Jeremy Loses It With Caller Over Enoch Burke Sacking
Hours after it was announced that Enoch Burke has been sacked from his job, we ask the big question: was the school right to terminate his employment, or was Burke standing up for his beliefs? And if he no longer works there, what happens if he shows up again?
Dublin Primary School Teacher In Trouble Over Attending Pro-Palestine March
A dad is furious after his 6th class son comes home saying the teacher told the class she was at a pro-Palestine march “against genocide”. He rang the school to complain, calling it “woke nonsense” and demanding teachers keep their agenda out of the classroom.
Sexist Man Demands Mothers Give Up Work To Raise Their Children
“Why bother having babies just to hand them over to strangers in crèches?” That’s the message from Luigi that kicks off one of the most heated debates we’ve had in agesIf you do have your children in a creche, you may be triggered by what this caller has to say about you!
Caller Admits He Disowned Family Member For Being "Far Right Activist"
"I cut off all ties with my sister in law when she joined Coolock Say No, and started spreading anti immigration lies"..... We spoke to Joseph on today's podcast who revealed exactly why he disowned a close family member
"Snobby" Mum Blasted Over Attitude "My Daughter Is Too Clever To Do Nails"
War erupted on this episode! A mum called Ciara is heartbroken after her daughter finishes 5th year and drops a bombshell: she doesn’t want to do the Leaving Cert… she wants to do a nails course instead! Ciara says her daughter is too intelligent for it and fears she’s “throwing her life away” when she could’ve gone to UCD to study psychology.
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 64
It’s the weekend uncut chaos of Opinions Matter Extra, and Adrian & Jeremy (and Katie) are in rare form.Jeremy admits to the most disgusting thing he’s ever done on a flight… including “dribbling” all over a stranger and trying to wipe it off without getting caught.Then it’s onto marriage rows, takeaways, “wrong spice” Nando’s disasters and the big question: what toppings should be illegal on
Caller Wants Free Legal Aid Scrapped, Even In The Family Law Courts!
€123 million of taxpayers’ money has been set aside for free legal aid this year… and Jeremy is raging. After hearing about a career criminal with 129 previous convictions back in court, he asks: why are we funding repeat offenders’ defence, again and again?
Adrian argues it’s a constitutional right — access to justice and a fair trial, no matter who you are or what you earn. Jeremy wants a “thre
Secret Recording Row: Was Bertie Set Up at the Door?
Bertie Ahern has found himself in the eye of a storm after secretly-recorded comments about “Africans”, the Congo, Muslims and fears about the “next generation” were leaked from a doorstep canvass — and now Ireland can’t stop talking about it.
Adrian and Jeremy break down what he said, whether he was led into a “gotcha” moment, and the big question: should he apologise, or is this just free speec
Mum Warns Over Danger Of Child Sleepovers After Horrific Incident With Her Son
A heated debate about allowing your children to have sleepovers, was stopped in its tracks, when regular listener Rita, opened up about what happened to her pre-teen son on a sleepover (warning: contains graphic description of abuse)
"Convicted Right Wing Activist Graham Carey Falsely Accused Me of Being a Pae*o"
Graham Carey from Dunsink Drive, Finglas has been convicted of incitement to hatred — and in this episode Adrian and Jeremy look back at the years of videos, threats and online abuse that led to his arrest and the jury’s guilty verdict.Comedian and activist Therese Cahill joins them to describe the vile DMs she received, including being falsely labelled a paedophile and targeted with disgusting “r
**EXCLUSIVE** We Talk To One Of The Muslim Men Who Was Praying in Ballymun Apartment
A video from Ballymun goes viral showing a group of Muslim men praying in a small apartment — and it sparks a street protest with claims there’s a “makeshift mosque” in the block.
Adrian and Jeremy try to cut through the misinformation and talk to Jay, who was inside at the gathering. He says it was standard Friday prayers, plus a condolence for a cousin who died back home — about 20 men, no thre
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 63
Jeremy reckons he’s cracked the secret to happiness: get on the dole and every weekend is basically a bank holiday. From 5.08am alarms and level crossings to laying out clothes for the full week like a man possessed, the lads go off on one about work, routines and “planning” your life.Then it takes a hard left into pure madness: bedside lockers, celebrity crushes, and the very awkward question of
Murder Over Jeremy's Comments About "Military Aged Unemployed Men in Finglas"
Jeremy drives through Ballygall in Finglas East on a weekday afternoon and says he spots “dozens” of young lads (18–30) hanging around doing nothing — and it kicks off a furious debate.
His argument is simple: if you’re under 30, able-bodied and not a carer or on disability, there’s “no excuse” for being on the dole… so cut it off. Others hit back with questions about mental health, addiction, ed
"If You've a Problem With Unisex Toilets In Schools You're a Karen", Claims Caller
Gender-neutral toilets in schools… harmless modern design, or a step too far?
Adrian and Jeremy dig into the outrage after a photo of toilets in Harold’s Cross Educate Together went viral — sealed cubicles, but shared sinks in the middle. Some callers say it’s “woke nonsense” and a threat to girls’ privacy, especially around periods, while others argue it’s no different to planes, festivals or sw
Adrian & Jeremy Almost Come To Blows Over Drinking Alcohol In The Airport
Michael O’Leary says airport bars shouldn’t be serving alcohol at 4am — and it sparks a savage row on Opinions Matter.Jeremy reckons early-morning pints are “pathetic” and fuel bad behaviour in the air, while Adrian argues it’s holiday mode and most people can handle one or two without causing trouble.Callers from Wexford to Chicago weigh in: nervous flyers who swear by a glass of wine, others cal
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“Take My Pic Down NOW!!” Pyjamas Row Explodes After 2 Women See Their Picture Online
Today on Opinions Matter there was outrage when we received a picture from a listener of 2 women who came into the shop she works in in North County Dublin over the weekend in their pyjamas... she says this needs be banned!!! There was war then when the women in the picture saw their photo online and they contacted us demanding that we remove the photo immediately... This all lead to a very lively
Man Claims Many Women Are Getting Pregnant Just To Be Moved Up The Housing List
A listener has been going out with a woman for 4 months… and she’s just told him she’s pregnant. He reckons he’s been “trapped!... one called claimed that "working class" women are deliberately getting pregnant just to get moved up the housing list
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 62
It’s the weekend “Opinions Matter Extra” — the totally uncut version where Adrian and Jeremy chat absolute rubbish while the live audience builds… and somehow it turns into one of the most random episodes yet.
Jeremy reveals he’s “living in hell” thanks to Communion season prices (a €440 dress… and a request for a cage of doves to be released), then the lads spiral into slugs with 27,000 teeth, g
Residents In Swords Estate Told To Take Down Irish Flags By Management Company
A row has kicked off in a private housing estate in Swords after the management company emailed residents giving them three days to remove eight Irish tricolours hanging from lampposts.
On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask: do management companies have every right to enforce the rules… or should people be allowed fly their own flag with pride wherever they want in their estate?
Callers are fur
Woman Who Had Termination Says "Don't Patronise Me...I Don't Need 3 Days To Decide"
The Social Democrats want to scrap Ireland’s mandatory three-day “cooling off” period before an abortion — and on this episode Adrian and Jeremy ask: is it a sensible safeguard… or a patronising barrier that drags out an already traumatic decision?
Callers clash hard. Some argue women have already “thought long and hard” before they ever walk into a GP, especially in crisis situations. Others ins
Man Verbally Abused In Dublin City Centre For Giving Money to Roma Beggar
Anthony thought he was doing the decent thing — stopped at the lights on Pearse Street and dropped 50 cent into the cup of an elderly Roma woman begging. Seconds later, an Irish passer-by roared at him: “Don’t give her any fucking money… give money to your own!”On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask the question: are you encouraging organised begging and scams… or are you just showing basic humani
"If First Holy Communion Is Just a Party for Your Kids...You're A Total Hypocrite?"
It’s Communion season… and Breda is raging. She says if you never go to Mass, don’t believe in God, and only show up for the photos, the money and the big day out… then you’ve no business letting your child make their First Holy Communion.Adrian and Jeremy get stuck right into it — is it pure hypocrisy, or has Communion just become “a traditional thing” in Ireland?Callers clash over tradition, Cat
Angry Killinarden Dad Threatens to Sue Opinions Matter Over Teen Vandal Topic
Buses being “bricked out of it” in places like Killinarden has people raging — and today Adrian and Jeremy ask what can actually be done to stop it before someone is seriously injured.Is the only solution to permanently pull Dublin Bus services from areas where the Number 27 keeps getting attacked… even if that means punishing the whole community, including elderly passengers and kids? One Father
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 61
It’s the weekend edition of Opinions Matter… and there’s no “main topic” at all — just Adrian and Jeremy letting rip with the most random studio chat you’ll hear all week.
Are slices of bread getting smaller? Have Cadbury’s Fingers secretly turned into “pinkies”? And why is Jeremy convinced companies shave a millimetre off everything every year to “fuck us over” without us noticing?
Then it gets
Mother On Housing List Slammed For "Demanding" Property Beside Her Family!
A viral video sparks today’s debate: should someone on the social housing list be allowed to demand a house in the exact estate they grew up in — near their mam for babysitting — or is it pure entitlement and “beggars can’t be choosers”?..... Expect a lot of angry exchanges in this episode!
Muslim Irish Man Slams "Idiots" For Spreading Fears About Islam
Omar, an Irish-born Muslim with Iraqi parents, got onto Adrian and Jeremy after seeing a headline warning that “Islamist terrorism” is a significant concern for Ireland — and he says it’s pure scaremongering that only fuels Islamophobia.
Should reports like this name a religion at all… or should it simply be called “terrorism” without tarring ordinary Muslims with the same brush?
From callers qu
Fuel Protestors Who Blocked Roads/Depots Warned Gardai Are Coming For You
Gardai have set up “incident rooms” around the country to hunt down anyone who broke the law during the recent fuel blockades — and it has people raging.Adrian and Jeremy go head-to-head on the big question: should the Gardaí be tracking down truckers, farmers and protesters after the fact… or is it a massive waste of resources that’ll only rile people up again?Callers are split. Some say “the law
Caller Slams "Tasteless" Gravestone in Dublin Cemetary Next To Her Husbands Plot
Things got very heated on this latest episode after listener Tracy gave out yards about the amount of "guady" and "tasteless" gravestones near her husbands burial plot. Callers were furious with her over her opinions
Mum Of Autism Child Disgusted Over Exclusion of Her Little Girl At Birthday Party
A mum messaged Opinions Matter after her autistic daughter was left heartbroken when she couldn’t attend a joint birthday party in a trampoline centre that wasn’t “sensory friendly” — even though the venue runs sensory sessions.
Should the parents have planned the party around one child’s needs… or is it unfair to expect everyone else to change their child’s big day?
Adrian and Jeremy row over w
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 60
It’s Opinions Matter Extra — the uncut weekend ramble where Adrian and Jeremy go completely off the rails before they even get near a “topic”.Jeremy is raging about having to rent a tux for a black-tie wedding in a “kippy” Clayton, and declares he doesn’t do second weddings… so no present. Then it’s golf talk, caddies “rubbing balls”, and a row over using the word “birds” in 2026.But the real chao
Angry Woman Says "Social Welfare People Need to Keep Their Legs Closed & Stop Having State Paid Babies"
A fed-up listener “Patricia” says her neighbour has just had baby number five — and claims neither parent has ever worked. She’s raging that working families are making sacrifices while the taxpayer “foots the bill”, and she wants child-related welfare supports capped after the second child.Our Katie backed her up and said that nobody should have children if they cant afford them.... and then the
Snobby Father Admits On Air That He Prevented His Daughter Dating Tallaght Man
Ciara from “posh” Leopardstown says her family and friends are judging the fella she’s seeing… purely because he’s from Coolock and “sounds a certain way”. She likes him — they don’t — and the snobbery is doing her head in.
Adrian and Jeremy tear into class, accents and the unwritten rules of who you’re “supposed” to date… before Jeremy admits he couldn’t go out with someone with a “junkie voice”
Dublin 15 Garda Subjected to Disgusting Abuse While Off Duty Over Fuel Protests
A listener from Dublin 15 gets in touch about his neighbour who’s a Garda — and says he’s been getting dogs abuse in public, even when he’s off duty with his wife and kids, over the fuel protests.
Adrian and Jeremy ask: are Gardaí fair game for abuse just because they wear the uniform… or should off-duty officers be completely off-limits?
Callers clash hard. Some say it “comes with the territory
Immigrant Nurses Are Being Racially Abused...We Speak to "Patriot" Who Claims It's Fake News!
Foreign national nurses in Ireland are now travelling to and from work in groups because of racially motivated abuse on the streets — and Adrian and Jeremy are furious.
They react to the INMO warning, ask why so many people are demanding “proof”, and tear into the excuses, the whataboutery, and the “it’s just words” attitude.
Callers argue back hard: one claims it’s exaggerated and “woke”, while
"I Was Sexually Assualted by an Unvetted Criminal Who Was Let Into The Country"
Lauren joins Adrian and Jeremy to tell the terrifying story of being abducted after hailing what looked like a legitimate taxi in Dublin city centre — complete with roof sign, stickers and licence details — only to discover it was a fake.She describes how the attacker drugged her, assaulted her and how the case later exposed a pattern of “copycat” offences linked to the same Romanian national, who
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 59
It’s the weekend “Opinions Matter Extra” uncut edition — where Adrian and Jeremy leave the serious stuff at the door and let the pre-show rambling run wild.
From the mystery of Chinese menu numbers to Jeremy’s legendary “69” order (and the IBS that ruined it), the lads go off on one about food, fortune cookies, and why peas and sweet corn should be banned from fried rice.
Then it gets even more
I was sacked from my job because I used a "racist" word that everyone uses
Dean says he was sacked from his job during probation after using the word “kn**ker” about himself — and insists it wasn’t aimed at Travellers. A settled Traveller colleague reported him, and now he says you “can’t say anything” anymore.
"Will You Still Support The Fuel Protests When There's No Food On The Shelves"?
The fuel protests have entered a new phase — Gardaí say they’re now “blockades”, not protests, and the Defence Forces could be brought in to clear key routes and fuel depots. With the M1 and even the M50 being shut down, are the protesters after going too far… or is this the only way to get the government to listen?
Adrian and Jeremy take live callers from both sides: small business owners being
Woman Who Missed Important Hospital Appointment This Morning Slams Fuel Protestors
Dublin city centre is brought to a standstill as farmers, truckers and others hit the roads over soaring fuel prices — and the Taoiseach warns there “will be penalties” for turning O’Connell Street into a car park.
Adrian and Jeremy ask: do you fully support these protests… or have they gone too far?
Natasha tells a shocking story of being stuck on the M7 for nearly two hours on the way to a ser
"I Want To Expose My School Bully Who's Now a Teacher / Influencer"
Becky got in touch with Adrian and Jeremy with a dilemma that’s wrecking her head: should she expose her former school bully… who’s now a secondary school teacher with a decent social media following, dishing out “holier-than-thou” advice to parents and students — including videos about bullying.
Becky says this woman made her life hell for six years, and seeing her play the perfect educator onli
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 58
It’s Opinions Matter Extra — the uncut, totally unedited weekend episode… and it goes completely off the rails.
Adrian and Jeremy kick off with a “studio scandal” involving a can of 7Up and a certain someone’s lipstick (yes, it’s as disgusting as it sounds), before somehow ending up in a full-blown argument about beetroot on a turkey roll and why everyone seems to hate it.
Then it’s onto Jeremy
My "Dad" Walked Out On Me Just After I Was Born.. And Never Came Back
Valerie (not her real name) hasn’t seen her dad in nearly 38 years — no birthdays, no school days, no contact. Now it’s eating away at her, especially knowing he went on to have other children and seems to be part of their lives… while she feels like a “dirty little secret”.
She tells Adrian and Jeremy why she wants answers, why she’s afraid to ask her mam, and what happened when she tried reachi
Adrian & Jeremy Left Speechless Over "Bullshit Rant" From Anti-Trans Caller
A simple poster for Trans Day of Visibility goes up on the Opinions Matter Facebook page… and within minutes the comments turn vicious. Adrian and Jeremy end up pulling it down, shocked at the level of hate aimed at the trans community.
Babs from Knocklyon tells them about her niece — a trans dental nurse — who had a patient refuse treatment just because she’s trans. So where does this bigotry co
Listeners Divided Over Gardai Chasing Scrambler Bikes In Housing Estates
A Garda has been hit with a two-year driving ban after a judge ruled his attempt to chase two illegal scrambler bikes amounted to dangerous driving — mounting kerbs, flying down a busy road, and all in the middle of heavy traffic and kids heading to school.So should Gardaí be allowed to chase scramblers and e-scooters, or is it just too risky for the public?The debate explodes. Some callers say th
**EXCLUSIVE** We Speak To Taxi Driver Who Was Verbally Abused in Viral Video
A Dublin taxi driver from Pakistan, Mohammed “Atti”, went viral after a shocking video showed an Irish passenger roaring abuse at him over the Sunday starting fare of €5.40… an argument over about 60 cent.
In this special episode, Adrian and Jeremy speak to Atti exclusively about what really happened before the recording started, why he stayed so calm while being threatened and racially abused, a
Woman Who Miscarried Baby Urges Social Media Users To Stop Sick Jokes
April Fool’s Day brings out the worst pranks on social media… and today Adrian and Jeremy debate one that’s everywhere: the fake pregnancy announcement.
A blogger is pleading with people to stop posting “positive test” pics and scan photos for a laugh — because for anyone dealing with infertility, IVF, miscarriage or stillbirth, it can be genuinely triggering and cruel.
Callers are split right d
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 57
On this episode we hear Katie’s voice note from the car that gets played… and it exposes a level of road rage that has Adrian questioning everything he thought he knew about their “work wife”. Then it turns into a full-blown debate: voice notes or phone calls — which one is the real violation?Plus: filthy studio glasses, court stenographers vs. just recording the whole thing on your phone… and Jer
Angry Mum Interrupts Podcast Over Topic About Daughters "Perverted Relationship"
Fiona (19) says she’s finally happy… but her dad has “gone psycho” because her boyfriend is 40. He won’t let him near the house, makes her get picked up around the corner, and has even threatened to “beat the shit out of him”.
So is the father just protecting his daughter, or interfering in an adult relationship? Adrian argues that once she’s being treated with respect, age shouldn’t matter — whi
Stark Warning Issued To Anyone Using a Dodgy Streaming Box!
Sky have just gotten a High Court order forcing Revolut to hand over the names, addresses and bank details of 304 “dodgy box” subscribers — and for the first time ever, they’re not just going after the sellers… they’re coming after the users.
So is it fair? Should people be worried… or is it just a scare tactic? Adrian and Jeremy get into the legality, the GDPR confusion, VPN “workarounds”, and t
Santry Woman Left In Tears After Being "Fat Shamed" By Her GP
Clodagh from Santry is in bits after a visit to her GP. She told him she and her boyfriend are trying for a baby… and he told her to lose weight first — at 19 stone, he said she should drop “at least seven stone”. She left the surgery in tears and even talked about reporting him.So was the doctor bang out of order for giving advice she didn’t ask for… or was he just doing his job and looking out f
Debate About Kids Going To Church Turns Nasty Over Vicious Message from "Angry Christian"
A young Irish “influencer”, Kyle Carroll, is going viral for a simple message: get the family back to church… and Ireland (and the world) might be a better place. Adrian and Jeremy ask the question a lot of you are thinking: is that faith… or just indoctrination?
Callers are split right down the middle. Some say Mass brought community, morals and a “compass” that kids are missing now. Others say
Outrage Over 'Vile' Footage Of Children Recorded in Blanchardstown Playground
A racist “content creator” calling himself *The Irish Viking* filmed a selfie video in Millennium Park, Blanchardstown — with kids clearly in the background — ranting about “foreigners” in a children’s playground. Adrian and Katie ask the obvious question: who the hell thinks that’s acceptable?
Callers are furious, the debate gets heated, and the conversation moves into immigration, Islam in Irel
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 56
It’s the weekend “Extra – The Uncut Version”… and as always, it’s completely unedited, totally chaotic, and all over the place.
This time the gang go down a rabbit hole about “non-PC” expressions you supposedly can’t say anymore — from “as mad as a box of frogs” to “as black as the ace of spades” — and somehow it turns into a full-on debate about English, daffodils, and why people can’t tell the
Finglas Mum Wants Autistic Child Removed From Her Son's Classroom
Today on Opinions Matter we heard from a Finglas mother who is upset that the local school wont remove an autistic child from the classroom who has allegedly been hurting many children in the class... This really divided opinion and things got very heated on air!!
Outrage When Caller Says He Doesn't See "Big Fuss" Over Patricks Day "Epstein Float"
On this episode, Adrian and Jeremy ask: was it “dark humour”, or something far more dangerous? Should the people involved be named and shamed… arrested… or educated?.... We also spoke to a man who didn't see the harm in it and even admitted to have a "giggle"
Topic On Online Racism Ends Abruplty After Team Recevies Horrfic Message From Troll
Racist abuse aimed at Irish rugby debutant Edwin Adogbo has now been handed to the Gardaí — and we ask the question: what should actually happen to the people posting this filth online?This topic took a sinister turn when the team were contacted by a vile racist troll
Mother Gives Warning To Parents Over Dangers Of "Sleepover PJ Parties"
Are parents today just paranoid, overprotective “helicopter” parents… or are they right to be cautious because you never know what goes on behind closed doors? One mother didn't hold back on this episode, warning parents not to every allow sleepovers.
Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 55
It’s Opinions Matter Extra: the Uncut Version — Episode 55 — where Adrian and Jeremy ditch the usual format and spend 10–15 minutes “shooting the breeze” completely unedited.This one goes everywhere: shout-outs (and a row over how to pronounce “Emma… Lee”), tapas menus, dessert obsessions and the dreaded pre-marriage course.Then it gets properly manky as a home microscope reveals the horrifying “f
Caller Claims That "Weed Addicted Neighbours" Are Ruining Her Life
Siobhan is raging: her next-door neighbours are smoking weed non-stop in the front and back garden, and the stink is drifting straight into her house. The kids can smell it, and she says it’s got so bad they’ve had to leave the house at times. If you're a weed smoker or life next to one, this is the topic for you
Jeremy Storms Out and Threatens To Sue Listener Over Stolen Goods Allegation
A listener from Shankill says there’s a WhatsApp group doing the rounds where parents are buying stolen gear for their kids — jerseys, TVs, phones… the lot. So we ask the question: could you accept something “off the back of a lorry” if it meant saving a few bob?Adrian and Jeremy end up in a massive row, with callers admitting they’d take the bargain all day long… as long as it wasn’t robbed from
Ex Finglas Resident Brands Area "Warzone That Needs CCTV Cameras Everywhere"
“Most antisocial behaviour and crime happens in council estates”… and one listener says the solution is simple: stick CCTV on nearly every lamppost in every council estate.Callers are split down the middle: some say only criminals fear cameras, others say it’s a disgusting invasion of privacy and a lazy substitute for real policing.Plus: another Opinions Matter travel mug giveaway question at the
Romanian Man: "I'm On Housing List 14 Years...I'm Just As Entitled to A Home As Irish People"
A follow-up to yesterday’s Ballymun row — and this time, the “proof” has landed. Adrian and Jeremy confirm they’ve seen the video showing a family (believed to be Roma) being brought to view the boarded-up council house in Shangan Green… and they ask the uncomfortable question: if they move in, will they be safe?
From “house the Irish first” to EU rights and the housing list, callers go at it fro
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