98FM's Dublin Talks

This is a jaw dropping moment - A mother confesses to us that her 18year old is an Only Fans creator... and she supports her! This is a must listen

On this episode 'Gar' told us how his ex has demanded she 'interview' his new girlfriend, before she meets their 6 year old daughter over Xmas. The topic came to blows with callers on both sides of the debate. ***PS. Stay listening til the end of the episode for details of how you could win a €200 Ryanair Gift Card.

On this episode we heard from Ollie, a North Inner City resident, who has slammed people who support Gerry Hutch - and are buying and selling merch promoting him.

On this episode a shocking amount of callers condoned and supported a video by a 'paramilitary group' who made direct threats against Northern politicians who are sympathetic to immigrants. We asked is a new IRA-style group the solution to our immigration problems???

The social welfare Christmas Bonus is being paid this week and the begrudgers were out in force on this episode. One even resented a single Mum of two getting the extra few quid.

In this special weekend episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian and Jeremy dive into the absurd with their unfiltered, uncut conversations! This week's banter covers a treasure trove of topics, from the name of a local chipper at Walkinstown Roundabout to parenting mishaps that will leave you in stitches. Join the lads as they recount Jeremy's son spilling secrets about cash hidden under a mattress, and debate what skills people should list on their CVs. Expect everything from cringe-worthy confessions to hilarious parenting dilemmas—it's the most random rubbish you won't want to miss! Tune in for a laugh and some outrageous insights!

On Opinions Matter today our Katie praised what she calls a "very powerful, gripping and impactful" ad that has been launched about the dangers of parents oversharing their kids online... Katie, who has never shared pictures of her children on social media, came to blows with our Jeremy over the ad and over parents oversharing online.Jeremy believes the ad is dramatic and that Katie's approach to kids on social media is dramatic... But Katie had plenty to say to him about the situation and even about his own oversharing.... and chaos ensured live on air!!!But who do you agree with???Listen back here now:

Nicola came onto todays podcast to talk about a chilling incident, which still gives her the creeps, involving a taxi driver who wasn't all that he seemed.

On this episode Adrian & Jeremy were at loggerheads when Adrian suggested that pubs should open on Xmas Day. "You Don't Give A S**t about people who would have to pull a pint on Xmas day"

War erupted on this episode with several callers having to be removed off air while debating why the Christmas lights in Dublin are called Winter Lights.

On this episode taxi driver Peter contacted us about being reported to the N.T.A. His 'crime' - displaying a sticker on the bumper of his car saying "Made in Ireland" beside a tricolour. He soon discovered what he is doing is against the law.

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 whether blood is blue inside your body....does Meath actually have a coastline...AND when you're married how many anniversaries are you expected to remember??

A teenage thug is terrorising residents in Darndale and made some very sinister threats to one woman. Remember angered a lot of listeners when he gave his opinion on why these teenage thugs are acting this way

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.

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"

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.

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.

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!

"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...

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"

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

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

"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

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?

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!

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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”!!

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

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?

"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!

On this episode we heard from several Saggart / CityWest residents who say that their peaceful protest has been hijacked by teenage "recreational rioters".

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.

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.

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?

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!!!

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!