Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy
1,672 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOpinions Matter is the brainchild of award-winning broadcasters Adrian Kennedy and Jeremy Dixon. On each episode the lads will debate the big stories of the day, highlight listener concerns, local issues and discuss the weird and wacky stuff going on in their lives
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Episodes
Single Dad Horrified Over Daughter Sharing Bed With "A Stranger"
January 27, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBA separated Dad contacted us... furious after finding out that his child regularly shares a bed with Mammy and her new boyfriend. Lots of our listeners had a big issue with this...
Dublin Woman Exposes "Creepy Irish Men" Over Di*k Pics!!!
January 26, 2024 16:57 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBToday on the show we heard from a woman who told us that the will never go near an Irish men again because they are all either married or creeps... She told us about constantly being sent di*k pics and some or the filth they talk to her... but then we heard from a lesbian woman who says women are actually worse!!!
'Cheater' Exposed Live On Air By His Own Wife!!
January 25, 2024 15:40 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this episode we heard from Zoe, who's boyfriend is still living in the same house as his ex-wife. Friends have said she should get out of the relationship, despite the fact that 15,000 separated couples in Ireland are still living together because of the housing crisis.
"His Pornography Addiction Destroyed Our Relationship"
January 24, 2024 15:45 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this episode we discussed a message from a listener who feels worthless after discovering her boyfriend has been secretly watching porn. She feels its a form of cheating.
Listeners Brought To Tears by Colins Horrrifc School Bullying Story
January 23, 2024 15:45 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOn this episode we spoke to 21 year old Colin O'Donovan, who was mercilessly bullied in school for 3 years. He would be lonely at school, get battered, go home bawling crying...sleep, repeat!! We heard more shocking stories about the lifelong effect bullying can have on survivors.
Traveller Family Threatens To Sue Goverment Over State Of Halting Site
January 22, 2024 15:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this episode we heard from HSE worker who was horrified at the disgusting state of two South Dublin halting sites. He said travellers are considering suing the state for not providing decent living conditions for them.
Eye Witnesses Spot Mother Assaulting Her Child In Blanchardstown
January 20, 2024 13:52 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn this Episode of Opinions Matter, we heard from eye witnesses about a mother discipling her child in a very disturbing way, in a carpark in Blanchardstown. Then callers came on air with some controversial things to say.
Listeners Demand Caller is Reported for Neglect Over His Admission On Air
January 19, 2024 16:15 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBOn this episode we heard calls for a curfew to be brought in for Under 16's - to stop them causing anti-social behaviour by hanging around the streets after dark
Man Disgusted With Girlfriends Request Before Sex!
January 18, 2024 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBOn this episode we heard from Jason who was insulted when his new Girlfriend asked him to get an STI Test before she'll have sex with him.
Sexist Caller Admits To Disturbing Truths About His Wife
January 17, 2024 16:15 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this episode a conversation about children in creches took a bizarre twist when a caller named Steve made a shocking confession about his marriage
Roscrea Asylum Seeker Protestors Slammed for Their Intimidating Behaviour
January 16, 2024 16:10 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBOn this episode we debated the recent protests outside a Tipperary hotel that was being used to house asylum seekers. Callers said the residents should have walked away when they saw it was women and children being moved in.
*Explicit* Caller Brands Women On OnlyFans As "Glorified Prostitutes"
January 15, 2024 15:45 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBThis episode is over 18's On this episode of Opinions Matter, we talk to a man who discovered that the girl he had been dating, is an only fans "creator". His reaction divided opinion with our listeners with many branding him shallow and disgusting. Take a listen
Victim Of Domestic Abuse Slams Neighbours For Not Intervening
January 13, 2024 14:30 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBTRIGGER WARNING - On this harrowing episode, we hear from a victim of domestic abuse who makes a shocking claim about her neighbours and how they ignored what was happening
**Opinions Matter Live Show Forced To End Early After Disturbing Discovery of Horrific Act On Child In Tallaght**
January 12, 2024 16:18 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBTrigger Warning: EXTREMELY UPSETTING CONTENT Today Adrian and Katie were left so shaken by one Tallaght mothers disturbing revelation that they couldn't continue the show.... During a topic about children with special needs being bullied by ADULTS (you'll hear why on the show) we heard from a mother whose story stopped us in our tracks and forced us to discontinue the show. We were too upset. What we she told us made our skin crawl. Listeners were brought to tears, as were we. This ...
"We've Plenty of Room in Ireland to House The Migrants Who Arrived in the Container" - Caller
January 11, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBOn this episode we debated the online vitriol about the migrants who arrived into Ireland in a container. Callers were angry over the "send them home" rhetoric.
Listeners Triggered Over What Jeremy Admitted Doing on Plane This Week
January 10, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBOn this episode Jeremy was branded a snowflake for what he did on a plane last week. It's amazing how triggered some people were, even our Adrian!!!
Fury On Air Over Woman's Comments About Asylum Seekers Moving Into Her Area
January 09, 2024 16:15 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOn this episode we debated comments by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who said "nobody has the right to veto who moves into their area or their community". He was reacting to more protests against housing asylum seekers.
Listeners Furious Over Claims Made About Single Mums In Tallaght
January 08, 2024 15:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBYou'll need the headache tablets for this one! On this latest episode, we spoke a caller, Sean, who claimed that single mums are living the life of reilly with 3 holidays a year and expensive drug habits! .... and he didnt stop there!
Employer Admits LIVE On Air That He Won't Hire Overweight People!
January 04, 2024 14:40 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThere was murder on this episode when an employer of an Irish company admitted LIVE on air that he would never hire someone who was overweight. The reasons he gave will leave you speechless. Take a listen
Dublin City Hairdresser Caught Smoking Cannabis On The Job
January 03, 2024 14:40 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBIf you love a bit of drama, you'll love this episode! A city centre hairdresser contacts us to blow the lid on her colleagues who are cutting hair while "stoned"!!
Exclusive - Shop Security Guard In Crumlin Accused of Assualt
January 02, 2024 14:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBExclusive - On this Episode, A security guard in a Crumlin shop is accused of "manhandling" and even assaulting a local shoplifter.... The way this security guards dealt with the thief, divided opinion on this topic. Take a listen
"HAP Tenants Can't Be Trusted - They've No Respect For Where They Live"
December 29, 2023 14:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this episode we heard from a landlord, who believes he should have a legal right to refuse to rent to HAP tenants. He said his property has been destroyed by HAP residents...with one causing €12k damage.
"I Don't Care How Sick You Are, Nobody's Getting My Organs"
December 28, 2023 14:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOn this episode we heard from Aaron, who's in been on kidney dialysis for years. He appealed for more people to sign up to become organ donors. We were shocked when one caller said 'nobody's cutting me open when I die...I'm being buried with all my organs"!!!
"I'm Being Accused of Being a Racist Because I Turned 2 Black Guys Away from Club Door"
December 27, 2023 13:51 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBOn this episode a Dublin doorman told how he's been splashed all over social media for turning away two customers at late bar door. He's been publically accused of racism because the two guys were black.
*X-Rated*: Dublin Mum Sends FILTHY Text To Her Son's Teacher by Mistake!
December 22, 2023 15:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this special, hilarious episode we asked listeners to share their embarrassing stories! It turned into a disgusting conversation about where and when people s**t and p**sed themselves!!!
Animal Lover Brands People Who Go To Horse/Dog Racing as "Braindead Morons"
December 21, 2023 15:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBOn this episode Zoe told us that she boycotted her staff Christmas party because it was a night at the dogs! An animal rights activist claimed it's only a matter of time before Greyhound racing is banned.
Woman Slams People Who "Move on Quickly" After Death of Partner
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this epsidoe we discussed online trolling directed at Dr. Tony Holohan, who has spoken publically about finding new love two years after his wife died. We debated whether it is ever "too soon" to move on after losing a spouse.
Jeremy Branded "Privileged Pr**k" Over His Medical Card Rant!
December 19, 2023 16:05 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBOn this episode Jeremy stirred it up by saying paying patients visiting their GP should get priority treatement over those with a medical cards. Should medical card holders have to pay €10 per visit cut down abuse of the system?
Caller Shockingly Justifies Burning of Hotel for Asylum Seekers
December 18, 2023 16:05 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBOn this episode we debated the arson attack on a Galway hotel that was earmarked for 70 Asylum Seekers. A number of callers tried to justify the attack.
Dublin Business Bans Xmas Tree Over Risk Of "Offending"
December 16, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBExclusive On this episode, we hear from the staff of a Dublin office who were told NOT to put up a Xmas tree this year in order to be more inclusive!
"Asylum Seekers Living in Tents Are In Danger...House Them Immediately"
December 15, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBOn this episode we heard from Rebecca who's worried that 200 Asylum Seekers are living in tents. She believes the lunatic fringe will attack them...and the Government will be to blame for not housing them.
Listeners Shocked and Disgusted by Jeremys 'Scrooge' Admission On Air
December 14, 2023 16:19 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this episode Adrian was infuriated with Jeremy over his admission that he doesn't allow his kids put their handmade Christmas decorations on the tree - because they don't suit the aesthetic of the tree!!!!!
Juvenile Offender in Darndale Makes Horrific Threat to Local Woman
December 13, 2023 16:19 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this episode a listener called for the practice of wiping out a juvenile's criminal record when they reach 18 to be scrapped. She argued the reason teenage crime is so rampant, is because they face no consequences for the actions.
*Woman Branded "Toxic B*tch" Over Comments About Boyfriends Xmas Gift
December 12, 2023 16:19 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThere was war today on the show when we heard from a woman who says her boyfriend has "given her the ick" because of the Xmas present he got her... she was branded a "snobby b*tch" We then heard from Martin and when he told us what he does for his wife at Xmas we were brought to tears..... we literally couldn't breathe with the laughter!!!
***Gut Wrenching Exclusive With Elderly Man Who Sent Us Heartbreaking Letter***
December 11, 2023 17:25 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBOPINIONS MATTER SPECIAL - TW: UPSETTING CONTENT *** Today on the show Adrian spoke to an elderly man who sent us a hand written letter last week about something that is absolutely gut wrenching.... this could be your grandad or even your father! We were brought to tears by this man's letter and after speaking to him, we are even more affected and heartbroken by his story. He broke down while talking to us. This is something everyone needs to hear...
Jeremy Says People With No Kids Deserve Less Time Off For Xmas!
December 09, 2023 14:01 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis episode of Opinions Matter has Jeremy being his usual a**hole self... but did he go too far this time? Wait until you hear why he believes that he deserves more time off work over xmas than people who don't have kids.... Get ready for this one!
Woman Traumatised Over "Vile" Incident On Luas
December 08, 2023 16:01 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBOn this latest episode of Opinions Matter, we hear from TWO different women who have recently witnessed distressing incidents on the luas involving drug addicts. What caller CLARA witnessed was horrific. what was more surpising was the listeners reaction to her story. We couldn't believe it
Kenyan Man Living In Ireland Wants Black Santas In Shops
December 07, 2023 03:55 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBThings get very heated on this episode after a Kenyan man living in Ireland asks a simple question "why don't Irish shops have Santas with the same skin colour as him"? Jeremy's opinion on this had listeners fuming... Take a listen
*Exclusive "Nurse Working in Dublin Hospital is Taking Cocaine During Her Shift"
December 06, 2023 16:20 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBOn this episode a listener sought advice on whether she should report her friend, a nurse, to hospital authorities because she takes cocaine daily.
Dad Infuriates Listeners Over What He Does With Childrens Allowance
December 05, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this episode Andrea told us how she begrudges people with good jobs getting the Childrens Allowance Bonus payment this week. One man bragged about how he didn't need the money. He gave his child €25k when he reached 18.
'Fairytale of New York' Offends Me In Work Every Day
December 04, 2023 16:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this episode we heard from Justin, a young gay man, who is triggered by the word "Faggot" in the song Fairytale of New York. He asked his boss to remove the song from the playlist in the shop where he works...the boss refused!!
Mother of Child with Autism Distraught Over Landlord Behaviour
December 01, 2023 16:15 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn this episode we heard from Carla, whos Landlord has ordered to get rid of the little Pug pup, which she bought for her autistic child.
Angry Business Owner Says Rioters Should Have Their Dole Cut Off!
November 30, 2023 16:15 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBOn this episode we discussed a call from a Government Minister to cut the dole from last weeks rioters and make them pay for the damage they caused.
Far Right Troll Sends Adrian and Jeremy Sinister Warning
November 29, 2023 16:02 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBOn this episode we heard from a listener who's refusing to bring her kids into Dublin City in the run up to Christmas because "it's a warzone waiting to erupt again"! Is she over reacting??
"Gardai Should Be Allowed To Use Whatever Force They Want Against Rioters"
November 28, 2023 15:40 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBHow much force is too much force when it comes to the Gardai controlling rioleters? On this episode of the podcast we spoke to a woman who said that the Gardai should be able to beat the crap out of troublemakers. That's what they need
Dublin Boss Accused Of "Predatory" Behaviour At Xmas Party
November 27, 2023 15:45 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBOn this Latest Episode of Opinions Matter, A Dublin woman makes a fairly serious accusation of "predatory behaviour" against her boss at the staff Christmas party. This opened up a huge debate as to when does drunken banter become sexual harassment. You should all listen to this before going to your xmas party this year..
Woman Shockingly Tries To Justify Dublin Riots On Air
November 24, 2023 15:16 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBFollowing a night of mayhem on the streets of Dublin, we speak to a woman who tried to stop the stabbing incident outside the school.. A bus driver who got caught up in the riots... and shockingly, a woman who tried to justify the thuggery that took place in the city centre
Dublin Man Opens Up About Witnessing Drunk Lads P*using on Addict in Dublin City
November 23, 2023 15:45 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBBoth Jeremy, katie and listeners were left speechless after hearing about a disgusting incident that happened on Capel street involving a drug addict and two men who have been branded "heartless scumbags".
"Should I Allow My Trans Child Wear A Dress To School?"
November 22, 2023 15:30 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBOn this episode of Opinions Matter, a 15 year old Dublin boy who says he was born the wrong gender, wants to wear girls clothes to school, We hear from his mother, who believes that he will be builled
"Should I Tell My Mother That She Married A Monster"?
November 21, 2023 15:55 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBTRIGGER WARNING - On this episode of Opinions Matter, one of our listeners is faced with a very difficult dilemma. Should she tell her mother that her recently deseased father was actually a child abuser? Jo contacted us looking for advice and our listeners responded...