98FM's Dublin Talks

E-scooters won't be banned outright, says the government… but the new rules are about to get very, very tough. So on this episode Adrian and Jeremy ask the blunt question: should e-scooters be banned completely?With shocking injury stats from Temple Street, callers clash over whether these things are “death traps” or a vital way to get to work — with Jeremy fighting his wife's corner as a responsible rider.From helmets, high-vis, registration and licensing, to “yup-bros” flying around estates and parents “not giving a fuck”, the debate gets heated fast!

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode — uncut, unedited, and full of the most random ramblings you won't hear on the weekday debates.Jeremy goes into full Karen mode over “invaders” having cans on his precious Dublin 18 green… and somehow it turns into a row about Satzenbrau, class snobbery, and whether you should be allowed drink in public at all.Then he takes aim at young people “living their best life” in Thailand, Patagonia and Indonesia — and claims that's why they'll never afford a house.And finally: are holiday brochures still a thing… or are you stuck in 1992?

New figures show more than 6,300 people have been on Jobseekers Allowance for 10+ years — at a cost of around €800 million. So Adrian and Jeremy ask the blunt question: is there any excuse on God's earth for staying on the dole that long?The debate takes a turn when a “chef” claims he can't get work because “invaders” took the kitchen jobs!!!

A listener from Drimnagh says she confronted a local man in Brickfield Park who was allegedly taking photos of teenage girls — and she wants parents warned, and daughters “covered up”!Is this straight-up victim blaming… or just common sense in a world where everyone has a camera phone and “weirdos” are out there?

A Dublin City Councillor has gone on Fox News and told Americans “don't come to Ireland… it's not safe” — and it's sparked a massive row. Adrian and Jeremy tear into Gavin Pepper's comments, the Jamie Carney murder investigation, and the controversy over Gardaí not releasing a “person of interest” photo. Is Ireland actually unsafe… or is this just anti-immigration politics and social media fear-mongering?

On this special episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian and Jeremy speak to Michael – a caller with an unbelievable story you rarely hear: he's a detransitioner?? He went from male to female and back again. This is a MUST LISTEN...

Italy has just passed new laws that would ban sex education in primary schools and make it opt-in (with parental consent) in secondary school — and it's sparked a massive debate: should Ireland do the same?Adrian and Jeremy ask if parents should have the final say on lessons covering homosexuality, gender identity and trans issues… or if that's a dangerous “slippery slope” that lets people opt out of anything they don't like.Callers Jess, Chloe, Anthony, Amy and Aine go head-to-head on “trans ideology”, tolerance, social media influence, misinformation like the “furries in schools” claim, and whether schools are educating kids… or “pushing an agenda”.

It's the special weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode – completely unedited, totally random, and full of the kind of nonsense you'd never get away with on normal radio. Katie admits she's convinced she'll die alone and be eaten by her cat… before the gang launch into the great cats v dogs war, and a surprisingly heated row over the most vile word in the English language. Then it's brand snobbery at its finest: Heinz vs Chef ketchup, HP vs YR brown sauce, Lyons vs Barry's – and why some people deserve jail for “red sauce”. And finally, Katie commits the ultimate sin… she buys her daughter pink Crocs.

A loyalist bonfire in Moygashel, Co. Tyrone has sparked outrage after a mock-up mosque was placed on top with the slogan “secure our borders, end the threat of radical Islam” — and it was set alight early when police moved to remove it.Adrian and Jeremy ask: is this pure sectarian, hate-filled carry on… or “just a bonfire” making a political point?One gay listener says he struggles to feel sympathy because of Islam's attitude to LGBTQ people, while others rip into the hypocrisy of “patriots” down south cheering on the same loyalists who burn tricolours, the Pope and the Virgin Mary.

On todays podcast, a wife and mum caused uproar when she revealed what she told her daughter.. the exact reason why mammy and daddy broke up!

A topic about weed smoking parents took a shocking turn when a listener sent in a selfie.. smoking her third joint of the day in the garden, while her two young kids play in a paddling pool. Listeners demanded she be reported

It's a follow-on to the Ballymun dog story episode — and this time the focus is on the fallout: the viral claim that “three Somalians” were caught cooking a dog in a public park… despite no video, no photos, and no proof.A listener says the people spreading it should be arrested for inciting hatred. Adrian and Jeremy tear into how easily social media turns a made-up rumour into “fact”, and what that does to an entire community.Callers clash over freedom of speech vs defamation, accountability for influencers, and whether forced retractions (or worse) are the only way to stop dangerous fake news.

A horrific video from Ballymun sparked a rumour that “three Somalians were spit-roasting a dog in a field" — and the story exploded across social media and even into the UK.In this episode, Adrian and Jeremy call it out as “absolute bollocks”, asking one simple question: where's the proof? With the NSPCA confirming they investigated burnt remains, and eyewitness Keith describing melted wheelie-bin plastic and an axle — not a barbecue spit — the lads dig into how Chinese whispers turn into “facts”.Live callers react, tempers flare, and the bigger issue is hammered home: a dog was killed, and fake news is distracting from justice.

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode — totally random, completely unedited, and just Adrian and Jeremy waffling in the studio. From carpets and saunas to who's “dead” (or not) in the music world, Jeremy has a full-on meltdown discovering Barry Manilow is gay… and somehow Meatloaf's death becomes a conspiracy. Then it's a full-blown row over Father Ted: is it comedy gold or absolute shite? And wait until you hear the story of why Jeremy wore the same underwear for three days… and ended up buying women's boxers in Brussels.

Today on Opinions Matter, we heard from a Garda in North Dublin who said he is fed up with members of the public branding Gardaí as "traitors" simply for policing anti-immigration protests. He insisted that Gardaí are just doing the job they're sworn to do, regardless of the issue.But during the programme, everything changed when another person claiming to be a Garda sent us a message that stunned both the presenters and listeners. In it, they made explosive comments about the Irish public, praised foreign nationals as being "far nicer to deal with," and said they "hate dealing with" Irish people.

This week on Opinions Matter, Adrian and Jeremy tackle the huge verdict in the Parnell Square case: Riyadh Bouchaker has been found guilty of the attempted murder of three children.With the comments section exploding, the question is simple — should he serve his sentence in an Irish prison, or should his Irish citizenship be revoked and he be deported to Algeria?Live callers don't hold back: outrage, talk of the death penalty, the cost to the taxpayer, and fears about “out of sight, out of mind” if he's sent abroad.

The government is considering introducing five days paid leave for women who suffer pregnancy loss before 23 weeks — and most people agree that's long overdue for miscarriage. But a lot of listeners got onto us about one key detail: the same paid leave would also apply to women who've had a termination. Should it be treated the same as miscarriage leave, or is it a “choice” that shouldn't be “rewarded”? With live callers taking both sides, the debate turns fiery fast — from “it's healthcare” and compassion, to accusations of “murder”, shaming, and whether employers should even know the reason. Strictly over 18s.

Amy from Co. Meath says what she witnessed in a piercing parlour was “nothing short of child abuse”: a baby, only a couple of months old, screaming while getting her ears pierced. She wants it banned in Ireland.Adrian argues it's quick pain a baby won't remember, and some say it's cultural and best done young in a reputable studio. Jeremy isn't having it, calling it unnecessary and not the baby's choice.

In this special episode, Adrian and Jeremy sit down to give their opinions on McGregor's appearance on Jimmy Fallon.. They don't hold back on what they think of him

A listener got in touch after her friend booked a family break in a hotel in Waterford… only to arrive and find the place “full of immigrants” (as she called them). So we ask the question: should hotels have to tell paying guests if part of the hotel is being used to house asylum seekers? Adrian says it's nobody's business who else is staying there, while callers argue about safety, “unvetted men”, privacy, and the reality that a third of Irish hotels are involved. From boycott threats to claims of entitlement, the debate gets heated, messy, and very honest. Strictly over 18s.

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” edition.. Sometimes a bit rude... but always funny! On this episode... Jeremy is not happy with the waiting room of his Doctors surgery... And Katie has disgusting nails.. Allegedly! Strictly over 18's

Is Hugging someone you work with now considered sexual assault? A listener got in touch after getting a written warning in work… over a two‑second hug. He says a colleague going on holidays reported him to HR for “unsolicited and nonconsensual contact” and it could have ruined his career..

20 minutes before we were about to record this podcast, our Katies phone rang. It was her friend. She had just been out walking with her dog in Sandymount when a child approached them and the unthinkable happened....

A debate about allowing drug users to carry drugs for personal use, took a different turn when the sister of a former addict revealed how her house, her family and her own child were threatened by dealers over her brothers debt

A Dublin mum of 3 caused war on today's pod after suggesting that the government should fund summer camps for parents strugglng on welfare. Her plea for extra money didn't go down well with the callers. Take a listen

A listener called “Mandy” claims that open drug dealing is happening from a house on Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas — most evenings, in plain sight, with cars (and even delivery drivers) calling in. She is temped to report it... but is that a wise move? Listen to find out.

It's the weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” edition — the most random corner of Opinions Matter where literally anything can come up… and it does.Adrian and Jeremy swap regrets, from giving up the smokes too late to Jeremy's heartbreak over never going to his Debs (including the brutal reason why). Then it gets even weirder when he discovers, via old wallpaper, that he once had an imaginary friend called Eugene.Katie rings in in a blind panic because she can't figure out a self-service petrol station, there's a proper row over Michael Jackson's innocence, and the lads taste the new candy floss flavour Tayto… and nearly vomit.

A “citizen journalist” goes viral after filming outside Tallaght Hospital and losing the plot over one thing: the Pride flag flying on the flagpoles during Pride Month. Adrian and Jeremy bring Philip Dwyer on to ask him straight — how can a rainbow flag be “anti-Christian”, “anti-family” and “pro-abortion”

Casper is raging after discovering his 8-year-old son's best mate has been signed up to a boxing club — he said “moron parents” are turning kids into “little hard men”.Adrian and Jeremy ask the big question: is kids' boxing about discipline, confidence and fitness — or are we literally teaching children to punch someone in the head?Angela says it's “disgusting” and far more dangerous than people admit, while parents, coaches and callers hit back with talk of headgear, strict rules, point scoring and self-defence.And then Joseph goes nuclear, branding boxing a “scumbag sport” and setting off a proper row.

Sabrina got in touch after her 10-year-old daughter asked could they bring her to next weekend's Dublin Pride Parade — her auntie is gay and marches every year. Sabrina thought it was a harmless day out… until friends started warning it would “brainwash” kids and claiming “everyone goes naked”.Adrian and Jeremy debate whether Pride is just like the St Patrick's Day parade — or if it's changed into something that's no place for children.

Niamh emails in raging about the amount of people taking “fat jabs” like Ozempic and Mounjaro, calling them the “lazy way out” and saying weight loss should be done the old-fashioned way — diet and exercise.Adrian argues it's nobody's business how someone loses weight, once they're healthier. Jeremy isn't having it, saying people don't deserve praise if “the jab did the work”.Stay listening for the awkward moment when Jeremy is called out by a colleague.

A Nigerian mother living in Ballyfermot is furious after her young son was subjected to an alleged racist remark during a disagreement with another child over the weekend. What began as a typical row between children took a shocking turn when a racist attack was directed at her son, leaving him upset and his mother deeply hurt and angry.The Nigerian-born mum says she later approached the other child's mother to challenge what had happened...

It's the uncut, unedited weekend edition of Opinions Matter - Get It Off Your Chest!Adrian & Jeremy take a nostalgic but totally inappropriate trip back to the days of “page three” in tabloids, and why it even existed in the first place.Then Jeremy nearly walks into a “Brazilian massage” place in town looking for a shoulder rub… until a quick Google reveals what the “full treatment” and a “four-handed massage” really means. Imagine the scandal.Plus: Bounty bars, coconut stuck in your teeth, popcorn choking in the cinema, Lilt being “gone”, and the big question—what words would you never use in front of your ma?

A Deliveroo driver is ambushed outside a Subway on the Malahide Road — two teenage scrotes try to rob his €2,500 electric bike with an angle grinder, and he ends up fighting to get his bike and phone back.Adrian & Jeremy speak to Allencar (from Brazil, here on a student visa) about what happened, and ask why people stood and watched instead of stepping in.Then the debate kicks off: should delivery drivers be allowed carry pepper spray or some kind of weapon for protection… or is that a disaster waiting to happen?Plus: “danger area” maps, scrambler bikes, Garda powers, and callers tearing strips off each other.

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.

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.

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 blanket statements off the back of one shocking case?

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 never are. Live callers weigh in with their own stories from airports, hotels and even a shocking incident of abuse on holidays. Plus, stay listening for your chance to win an Opinions Matter travel mug.

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!!

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.

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.

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 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!