98FM's Dublin Talks

On today's episode of Opinions Matter Katie told us about how shocked and upset she was over what she witnessed happening to a very young child in a shop in Drogheda.... When she told listeners what she witnessed, people were extremely divided! Katie branded what she saw as "abusive" and called out the mother involved... but not everyone agreed with Katie's view on the incident!!This caused huge rows on air!!!

Today on the show we discussed a photo that was sent to us of a pregnant woman outside a Dublin maternity hospitalListeners were furious over the picture and condemned the person who took the photo... but the woman who took the photo says the only person who should feel ashamed is the "disgusting" woman in the photoWhat are your thoughts on it??

Today on the show we heard from a mother who is distraught that her teenage son is now facing criminal charges for beating up his bully...We then heard from a man who was branded "the most horrible caller ever" because of his comments about the child who attacked the bullyHe brought listeners to tears over his comments... Some listeners were left shaking with the anger!!

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 us debate your favourite Canary Island, Adrian's contorversial favourite crisps...and divorce parties are becoming more popular!

On today's show we heard from a man who isnt happy that his wife has decided to embrace the "natural look" by going grey and giving up makeup...There was shock and anger then when we heard from a woman who said "its a woman's DUTY to look good for her partner" and that if her partner didn't look a certain way, she would be gone!!

Today on the show we spoke to a single mother of 5 young children who was branded "the most entitled caller ever" on the show...The mother of 5 told us what she wants the Government to pay for for her children, and a lot of people were not happy!!Listeners were very angry with Katie's comments on the situation and called her "heartless"

OUTRAGE on today's episode when a mum and primary school teacher tell listeners that they must ask for consent before hugging or kissing their children.. This really blew up!

On this episode we were contacted by a woman who was an eyewitness in Kilnamanagh moments before an Indian man was ferociously assaulted on Saturday. She saw him walking innocently past the playground before a gang of teens followed him and left him for dead.

On this episode we spoke exclusively to a woman who rescued an Indian man who'd been viciously assaulted by teenagers in Kilnamanagh on Saturday evening. Jennifer subsequently published a video on line (which has gone viral) condemning those who spread misinformation creating fear and hate towards immigrants.

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 Jeremy's shock over how long it takes to train a priest...how earwigs have made a massive comeback...and Jeremy and Katie discuss the pain of intimate waxing!

On this episode we spoke to the organiser of a rally for the homeless at the GPO this week, at which Gardaí were accused of being very heavy handed. People who were there said they were peaceful - and blamed Gardaí of escalating the situation. A number of arrests were made.

On this episode Sarah told us of the horrific racial taunting her young child was subjected to...by another child. One caller claimed kids are becoming more racist because of immigration etc.

During a conversation on parents who let their teenage girls dress provocatively, one mother came on air to tell us about an unsettling incident in her supermarket involving her underage daughter and an older man

With Conor McGregor in the news a lot lately (for all the wrong reasons!)...and tweeting non-stop about running for the Presidency...we asked would you vote for him (if he actually got on the ballot)?

On this episode Sandra contacted us to call out Islamaphobia in Ireland...and the scaremongering that Muslims are 'taking over Ireland'.

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 what happened to Jeremy after a seaweed bath...would you buy condoms for a group of teens if they asked...and should working Dads get a pass on doing baby's night feeds??

On this episode we debated a new survey which showed that a third of Irish people have ZERO sympathy for drug addicts and believe they only have themselves to blame. One heart broken caller spoke about how her drug addict brother is on life support right now.

On this episode we heard from Steve who's in a relationship with a woman who lives with Bipolar Disorder. He considering breaking up with her cos he can't cope with her mood swings...but he's been called a selfish pig!!!

On this episode Charlotte contacted ut to ask for advice after she received two 'dick pics' from a guy she went on one date with. She says she feels violated and wants to make a formal complaint about him.

On this episode Adrian & Jeremy almost came to blows as they argued over the hypocrisy of non-believing parents christening their children into a church they have no belief in. (Paracetemol required for this episode!!!!)

On this episode we heard from residents in Saggart, Co. Dublin who yet again held a protest which brought rush hour traffic to a standstill on the N7. They're protesting over the Governemt spending €148 million to buy CityWest to be used as an IPAS Centre.

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 the story of Jeremy visiting a brothel, live on air...Adrian shames Jeremy for something he refuses to do with his daughter...and "Get Your Shit Together" has become the catchphrase of Opinions Matter podcast!

On this episode we heard the shocking story about our Jeremy being approached by a woman at a local playground. She made some ridiculous accusation about him which he's now very angry over.

On this episode we heard how a South Dublin store security guard has been threatened with legal action after he threw two teens out of the Supermarket. He's been accused of assault for 'manhandling' the kids.

On this episode we spoke exclusively to a woman who stood up to an abusive Dublin Bus passanger, after he verbally and racially attacked an Asian tourist for wearing a facemask!

On this episode Jeremy asked your opinion on whether or not he should report building site workers he witnessed smoking joints on their lunch break. Is it possible to operate heavy machiney safely after smoking a joint?

On this episode we heard the horrific story of what's happening to 'Jenny' and her kids from North Dublin. They have been terrorised constantly for the past year by violent, intimidating, horrible neighbours. As you'll hear she's at the end of her tether and looking for help.

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 how the lads discovered they've something they both dislike in the sun or on holidays...the real reason Jeremy switched off his caller I.D. this week...and much more besides! It's totally unscripted and unedited!!!

On this episode we heard of an Irish family on holidays in the south of Spain, who got so drunk in front of their young kids, they started a fight with English tourists. Two were arrested and the kids holiday was ruined.

On this episode we heard about a South Dublin Council tenant who evicted by court order after racking up €20,000 in rent arrears. With Dublin City Council alone owed over €36 million in arrears, we asked if councils chould get tougher when tenants don't pay?

On this episode we heard from Caroline, who wants to know if she tell her friends that she caught their 13 year old drinking vodka and vaping. We then heard from a parent who was oblivious to her teenager becoming an alcoholic by the age of 16.

On this episode we debated the online trolling Dublin Fire Brigade received when they launched their 'Pride Themed' fire engine. We were shocked to hear how many people had an issue with the gesture...and the fire service involvement in this weekends pride parade.

A heartbreaking story from a mother who lost everything trying to clear her sons drug debt... that literally cost her thousands and forced her to sell her house. 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 how Jeremy Gate Crashed a Muslim wedding...Adrian's very special good news...Jeremy brings his youngest into the studio and much more besides! It's totally unscripted and unedited!!!

"I got reported to social welfare because i'm taking my kids on a foreign holiday.... these people are just jealous"

On this episode Karen warned listeners not to take their dogs out for a walk in 25+ degree sunshine. She called out one dog owner and threatened to call the ISPCA. Is it cruelty to walk dogs in the heat. ***WARNING: Episode has a lot of bad language as two callers went for each other!!!!

On this episode a listener called Paul demanded that foreign nationals convicted of crime in Ireland be deported to serve their sentence in their home country. He said he doesn't want the Irish state paying up to €2m to incarcerate Aisling Murphy killer Josef Puska.

On this episode we discussed whether the 100,000 children living in poverty in Ireland should be given extra children's allowance? With the Government proposing a two tier allowance...we asked if this is fair??

On this episode we heard the story of ex-Garda Dean Chapman, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a teenage joyrider. We asked if a blind eye should have been turned to this...or was it fair that the Garda was prosecuted.

For the first time ever, Jeremy speaks out about the fact that he worked with Annie McCarrick just before she went missing. As far as we know, Jeremy is the first person to speak out about knowing Annie Mc Carrick while she was working and living in Dublin

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 Katie talk about her fear of flying...Adrian's love for the toilets in Japan...Jeremy claiming he's DJ'ing in Ibiza this summer (NOT!!!!) and much more ramblings!!!

On this episode an angry Mother of an Autistic child hit out at her childs school for "excluding" her son from a school trip. They're going on a day out which includes a session of 'lazer tag', which would not be suitable for her autistic child.

On this episode Tamil contacted us. He was born in India, but has lived in Ireland since he was one. The I.T. professional from North Dublin is a naturalised Irish citizen, has lived here all his life, travels on an Irish passport...yet people won't accept him as Irish.