Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy
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S5 Ep 1169Filipino Nurse Working In Dublin Wants To Bring Her Two Children to Ireland
On this episode we debated a protest in Dublin by foreign healthcare workers who are demanding the right to bring their families to Ireland to live. Our "essential workers" are denied that right for up to three years while their kids live at the far side of the world.
S5 Ep 1168Sparks Fly as Adrian & Jeremy Go Head to Head With Enoch Burke's No. 1 Supporter
On this episode we debated a statement by the Judge who jailed Enoch Burke AGAIN this week. He said he's not being jailed for his transgender views - rather because he's become "...a malign presence (at Wilsons Hospital School) - an intruder, stalking the school, it's teachers and its pupils"
S5 Ep 1167Concerned Parents in Coolock Threaten Vigilante Action To Deal with Playground Vandals
On this episode Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam said vandals who destroyed a playground at Oscar Traynor Park in Coolock need to "grow up and cop on". We asked if the council should continue repairing vandalised playgrounds over and over again.
S5 Ep 1166Teenager Caught Bringing Dangerous Blade Into Dublin 13 School
On this episode we heard from Tracey-Anne who very worried after a child brought a knife into a Dublin school and was showing if off to his friends. She believes it's time to install metal detectors in Irish schools to prevent this.
S5 Ep 1165Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 41
Anyone remember the CRAZY PRICES BUS?.... Jeremy has a friend who refuses to book air B n B for the strangest reason... and how high is the mileage on Katies...... car!
S5 Ep 1164Jeremy Receives Hate & Threats Over Comments On Irish Language
"What did he say to cause so much anger"?! On this episode Jeremy fights back against the trolls who gave him abuse over him not wanting his kids to learn Irish in school...
S5 Ep 1163War On Air As "Stuck Up" Caller Condems Flying Of Irish Flags In Dublin 13 Estate
Things get very heated on this episode over an incident in Donaghmeade involving Irish flags being flown outside homes in an estate. A woman married to a Romanian national wants them taken down as she finds them "intimidating"
S5 Ep 1162Dublin Shop Security Fired For Allowing "Desperate Mum" To Shoplift
EXCLUSIVE : A security guard, working in a Dublin convenience store, just lost his job for turning a blind eye to a customer shoplifting.. When listeners heard who was stealing the food.... opinions changed quickly
S5 Ep 1161Outrage On Air Over Callers Controversial Comments About ADHD Children
A debate about the rights/wrongs of putting a child with ADHD on medication was interrupted when a caller, Michael, came on the show with some pretty controversial (and moronic) opinions about ADHD
S5 Ep 1160Landlord Reveals that HAP Tenant Caused €12,000 Damage To His Property
"I rented my property out to HAP tenants and they caused over €12k worth of damage"... On this episode of the Podcast - we hear from two landlords... one who was stung by 3 different HAP tenants and says they cannot be trusted with private property.. This episode is a real eye opener
S5 Ep 1159Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 40
On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest!You'll hear them debate Jeremy's new found fetish for manicured nails, the manky car with rotten food under the seats...and that time you were grounded as a kid, what did you do?
S5 Ep 1158Man Branded "Dirty Coward" After Stag Do Incident
On Opinions Matter today we heard from a man whe says he doesnt know what to do after he went home with a random woman while he was away for his stag do...When he told us what really happened in the womans house, people were conflicted... with some saying he should tell his fiancee and others saying it was no big deal and he should keep quiet!
S5 Ep 1157Caller Claims Best Friend is Being Conned By African Fiancee...Not Realising She Was Listening!!
On this episode we heard from Tracey, who's very worried that her best friend got engaged to her Ugandan boyfriend after only 4 months. She believes she's being conned by him...the friend is very angry!!!
S5 Ep 1156Listener Horrified About Adrian's Attitude Towards Cocaine Use
On this episode we debated a call by the Labour Party to decriminalise the possession of drugs for personal use. Some believe it'll lead to more drug use, while others believe dragging people to court for possession is a waste of Garda and Court time and resources.
S5 Ep 1155The Former Garda Detective Who’s Telling the Real Stories
We love a good story on Opinions Matter, the kind that gets people talking, debating, and wondering what really went on.There’s a brand new GoLoud Original podcast we think you’ll be hooked on. It’s called Lines of Enquiry, and it’s hosted by former Garda forensic detective John Sweetman.Now this isn’t your usual true crime podcast with theories and guesses, John actually worked on some of Ireland’s biggest investigations. He’s been at murder scenes, gathered the evidence, and seen how the truth comes out.It’s proper Irish true crime, told by someone who’s been there and done it.The first episode is out now, have a listen on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts. You’ll love this one.https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EzGXohKAgAo9iu9ADiHgU?si=PFOm2sZmSsWXRT8tqbF7gw
S5 Ep 1154"Where Are The Riots When White Irish Men Attack Women & Children"
On this episode we debated a newspaper article where the journalist claimed that all riots that have happened in Ireland are fuelled by RACISM and not concern for women and children.
S5 Ep 1153Adrian Loses Temper With Callers Trying To Justify Drogheda IPAS Centre Fire
On this episode we covered the arson attack on an IPAS centre in Drogheda...from which women and children had to be rescued. It wasn't long beofre callers tried to justify what happened...and Adrian was having none of it.
S5 Ep 1152Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 39
On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian, Jeremy & Katie talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest!You'll hear them debate the impossible to get Christmas present that Jeremy's daughter wants...how Liam Neeson can't do any accents at all (allegedly) and Katie having a meltdown doing what most of us do without fear.
S5 Ep 1151"Ireland Has Done It's Part - It's Time for Ukrainians To Go Home"
On this episode Adrian & Katie almost came to blows over the changing attitude of the Irish public towards Ukrainian refugees. The debate was sparked by Padraig, who argued that any Ukrainian who feels it safe to holiday in the country should go home and stay home.
S5 Ep 1150Cheekiest Caller Ever Slammed by Listeners Over Her Attitude to First Date
On today's episode of Opinions Matter we spoke to a woman who left listeners stunned with her cruel comments about a guy she went on a first date with recently...Shauna was branded a "cheeky b*tch" and an "entitled wagon"...Our katie literally couldn't contain herself at what she was hearing!!
S5 Ep 1149Adrian Loses It Live On Air Over Comments Made About His Childhood Bullying Trauma
On this episode Eva was horrified that her ex husband taught their son to hit back violently when he’s being bullied. She believes violence is never the answer. Our Adrian, who was bullied as a kid, lost the plot over comments from one listener, who called him “a wimp of a child”!!
S5 Ep 1148Dublin Woman Asks If She Should "Run for The Hills" After What She Found on Boyfriend's Phone
On today's episode of Opinions Matter Adrian and Katie heard from a Dublin woman who was asking if she should run for the hills after a discovery she made on her boyfriend's phone last night...Avril says she always knew her boyfriend was still friends with ex... but how close they are is now making her feel uncomfortable !! She was asking if this should be considered a massive red flag and if she should walk away!This caused a row on air between Adrian and Katie, who were polar opposites on this!!But who do you agree with??Let us know
S5 Ep 1147Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 38
On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest!You'll hear them debate why there are no Italian chippers in Italy, Jeremy's theory about what happens to your poo when you flush it down the loo...and do you know the significance of an upside down pineapple?
S5 Ep 1146Caller Demands 8pm Curfew For Under 16s Following Citywest Disturbances
"I saw a 10 year old throwing bricks are Gardai in City West... There should be a curfew on all teenagers... The Parents Don't Care".. This was a heated debate!
S5 Ep 1145Saggart Residents Tell Us They Want Garda Water Cannon Used on "Thug Rioters"
On this episode we heard from several Saggart / CityWest residents who say that their peaceful protest has been hijacked by teenage "recreational rioters".
S5 Ep 1144CityWest Residents Blame Gardaí For Inciting Riot at iPas Hotel
On this episode we debated the riots outside CityWest Hotel...local residents spoke of their anger and fear of having the country's largest iPas centre in their area. Some blamed Gardaí for escalating the situation...others blamed thugs who arrived intent on causing trouble. You will not hear coverage like this on any other Irish media outlet or podcast.
S5 Ep 1143Listeners Offended About Jeremy's "Insensitive Comments" About One Child Families
On this episode we heard from Sarah-Louise who's a mother of one 10 year old child...and that's the issue! She's sick and tired of people commenting on her having only one child "your child's lonely", "your child's spoiled"..."you're selfish for not giving your kid a sibling" etc.
S5 Ep 1142We Speak To 2 Parents of Trans-Children Who Hit Out At Small Minded Bigots
On this episode Amy hit out at transphobic parents who would reject their child if they chose to transition. How would you cope if your child said they were trapped in the wrong body?
S5 Ep 1141Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 37
On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian, Jeremy and Katie talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest!You'll hear them debate how best to dispose of a dead goldfish...what ever happened to UV lights under boy racer cars...and Katie showed off her pussy live air!!!
S5 Ep 1140Woman Admits On Air She Called Gardai On Man Walking Behind Her On Street!
Just playing it safe or overely paranoid? On this episode we hear from Melissa (who annoyed a lot of men) after saying that men should NEVER walk behind a woman on the street - it makes them feel unsafe... Then she admitted that she called the Gardai on an innocent man!
S5 Ep 1139Some Residents in Dublin 24 Worried That Sex Offender Has Moved Into Their Area
On this episode we heard about rumours circulating online that a Paedophile has moved into a particular housing estate in Dublin 24, leading to parents being very concerned. Should people be entitled to know (on a map like they do in the U.S.) exactly where a convicted paedophiles/sex offenders are living?
S5 Ep 1138Chaos On Air When Adrian & Jeremy Lose It With Enoch Burke Supporters
On this episode we debate a suggestion by a High Court judge that Enoch Burke could be forced to pay for a security guard who has been hired to keep him away from the grounds of his former employer. A heated debate ensued with many callers supporting Burke and his stance on transgenderism.
S5 Ep 1137***EXCLUSIVE*** "My Fella Was Locked Up For Looting During Dublin Riots...It's Not Fair"
On this episode we spoke about the sentencing of Evan Moore, who was locked up for 3 years for setting fire to a Luas during the Dublin riots. We heard from several people who were involved in the riots who believe the sentences being handed down are too severe.
S5 Ep 1136Woman To Protest Outside Dublin Clinic That Gave Her Daughter Lip Filler Injections
On this episode we heard from Sally who's 18 year old daughter got lip fillers and botox in a Dublin clinic at the weekend. She believes there should be a age limit of 25-30 before you can get facial fillers done.
S5 Ep 1135*Trigger Warning* Siobhan Reveals Horror Of Bumping Into Her Sex Attacker On Night Out
Warning - This episode contains material that may be triggering. This is one of the most harrowing interviews we've ever done on the podcast. A brave listener, Siobhan, contacted us to talk about how her sex attacker is still walking the streets and even approached her on a night out to intimidate her even more
S5 Ep 1134Shocking Incident in Coolock: Gang of Kids Attack Cyclist with Rocket Firework
On the show today we heard an absolutely shocking story from a man who witnessed children (yes children!!!!) in Coolock yestetday attacking a delivery man on a bike by throwing rocket fireworks right at him... and not from far away!!! The cyclist was literally brought to the ground screaming in terror as he covered his ears.This is absolutely harrowing!!!
S5 Ep 1133Listeners Shocked When Mother Reveals She Still Showers With Her Son
"Im going to get your podcast taken off the air".... On this episode, a troll warns his that he's going to get us cancelled because we spoke to a mother who still showers with her son... He's 6.... Wait until you hear what the troll had to say about this
S5 Ep 1132Filipino Nurse Working In Dublin Tells Irish Patriots "You Need Us"
On this episode Reyna, a Filipino nurse working in one of Dublin's biggest hospitals, says Ireland has become a horrible place to live. She has been subject to "Go Back To Your Own Country" taunts on her way home from work, after a 12 hour shift in our health service.
S5 Ep 1131"I'm Going To Sue Dublin Vape Shop For Refusing To Serve Me...Because I'm PREGNANT"
On this episode Jodie hit out at a Vape Shop on Dublin's Southside that refused to serve her a weeks supply of vape liquid...because she's PREGNANT. She said she gave up smoking cigarettes when she fell pregnant and took up vapes...now she being judged for that decision.
S5 Ep 1130Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 36
On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian and Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest!You'll hear them debate how often you should change your bedsheets...the five rule Jeremy had when living with his Mam...and is a 'sad face' emoji a suitable way of consoling a friend on a recent bereavement?
S5 Ep 1129Woman Blames Own Sister In Law For Husband's Affair...LIVE On Air
This is one of the most shocking callers we've ever spoken to. Today, Audrey revealed on air that her brother had an affair on his wife recently.. When we asked who was to blame for the affair, our jaws dropped.
S5 Ep 1128Female Listener Terrified Following Prison Release Of Barbie Kardashian
On this episode we spoke about the release from prison of notorious criminal Barbie Kardashian. The transgender woman has been freed despite showing no remorse and repeating threats to kill his Mother and the Governor of Limerick prison.
S5 Ep 1127Adrian Screams At Callers For Defending Abuse Leo Varadkar Received On Parnell St.
On this episode we debated the harrassment former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was subjected to as he walked along Parnell St. in Dublin. The ex-politician was called a "traitor" and "vaccine pusher" in a very intimidating encounter.
S5 Ep 1126Anger On Air Over Govt. Plan To Pay Asylum Seekers Up To €10,000 To Go Home
On this episode, Jason (an Opinions Matter listener who lives in Australia) asked us to debate Government plans to offer asylum seekers €2,500 (€10,000 for families) to drop their claim for international protection. A very lively debate ensued....
S5 Ep 1125Callers Claim They Know Of Many Women Who Are Having "Babies for Benefits"
On this episode we Gearoid who claims women are having multiple kids with multiple Fathers just to get benefits and a bigger house. His opinions didn't go down too well as you'll hear.
S5 Ep 1124Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 35
On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian and Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest!You'll hear us debate whether Bray Beach is actually a beach...how hugging is to be banned in the workplace...and the city where Jeremy ALLEGEDLY went to University (even though he doesn't know where it is!!!)
S5 Ep 1123Woman Who Suffered Horrific Burns, Issues Warning To Children For Halloween
Trigger Warning - Some of you may find the graphic nature of this discussion, difficult to listen to. We spoke to Debbie who suffered 90% burns from a house fire and has a stark warning for children leading up to Halloween
S5 Ep 1122Single Dad Threatens Jeremy Over Parental Alienation Claim
On this episode we heard from Stacey, who's angry with her EX, the Father of her 8 year old, because he constantly buys his son lavish gifts. She believes he's buying his sons love and making her look like she's poor.
S5 Ep 1121"I Don't Want My Pregnant Wife Taking Meds Cos I Don't Trust Big Pharma"
On this episode we debated Donald Trump's false claim that Tylenol (also known as Paracetemol) is linked to autism if taken by pregnant women. Callers with autism and parents of autistic kids were very angry over this.
S5 Ep 1120"If You're Too Lazy To Get A Job You Should be Pushed Down The Housing List"
In this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian and Jeremy dive into a hot-button topic: Should people who work get priority on the social housing waiting list?