98fm's Dublin Talks

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.