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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"I Hide My Dyslexia At Work In Case I'm Judged"
October 18, 2019 13:54 - 33 minutes - 1.93 KBIt's Dyslexia Awareness Month. On Dublin Talks today we spoke to lots of callers who have dyslexia about the challenges they face on a daily basis. One caller told us she has hidden her dyslexia from her employers in case she is judged: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/18125420/191018-10-of-Population-is-Dyslexic.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Good News Friday: Our Jeremy Had Some VERY Good News This Week
October 18, 2019 13:52 - 15 minutes - 903 BytesEvery Friday we open the phonelines to let Dubliners share their Good News with each other. Our own Jeremy had some VERY good news to share. Listen back here: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/18134944/191018-Good-News-Friday.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Can I Say 'No' If Someone Asks Me To Their Kid's Godfather?
October 18, 2019 13:47 - 15 minutes - 950 BytesCan I Say 'No' If Someone Asks Me To Their Kid's Godfather? That's what 'Keith' asked on Dublin Talks today. His mate asked him to be godfather to his son, however Keith says he's not religious and doesn't feel right agreeing to do it. We had VERY mixed views on this on Dublin Talks today: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/18134056/191018-Can-I-turn-down-GodFather-role.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Can I Say 'No' If Someone Asks Me To Their Kid's Godfather?
October 18, 2019 13:45 - 15 minutes - 925 BytesCan I Say 'No' If Someone Asks Me To Their Kid's Godfather? That's what 'Keith' asked on Dublin Talks today. His mate asked him to be godfather to his son, however Keith says he's not religious and doesn't feel right agreeing to do it. We had VERY mixed views on this on Dublin Talks today: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/18134056/191018-Can-I-turn-down-GodFather-role.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
"These Joyriders Are Risking People's Lives" - Tallaght GAA Pitches Destroyed By Anti Social Behaviour
October 18, 2019 13:39 - 11 minutes - 671 BytesGAA pitches in Kilinarden in Tallaght have been destroyed by 'joyriders'. Croi Ro Naofa have said the pitches are 'unplayable' until next year. We spoke to Local Councillor Louise Dunne, who told Adrian that 19 cars have been burnt out on the pitches this year alone: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/18132633/191018-Cllr-Louise-Dunne-on-Joyriders-wreck-Tallaght-GAA-Club.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only 98FM
Mum Raging HER Mum Won't Mind Baby When She Goes Back To Work
October 17, 2019 14:21 - 18 minutes - 1.06 KBWe had a very interesting debate on Dublin Talks today. 'Ellen' got in touch with the show, upset that her mum is refusing to mind her baby when she goes back to work. Her mum says she's 'too busy' and won't have the time. 'Ellen', however thinks she should help her out: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/17141719/191017-mam-wont-mind-my-kid.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
'Go Ahead' Tells Dublin Talks Their Bus Services Are 'Encouraging' Despite Complaints
October 17, 2019 14:12 - 32 minutes - 1.88 KBWe spoke to the Managing Director of 'Go-Ahead' bus services on Dublin Talks this morning. Almost half of the services operated by Go-Ahead have so far failed to meet punctuality targets. Dublin Talks has received a number of complaints about the service including listeners being late for work because of the service. However their MD Ed Wills says they are seeing 'improvements': [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/17140543/191017-Go-ahead-bus-service.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dub...
"They Were Trying To Kill Me" - Man Speaks Out About Homophobic Attack In Coolock
October 17, 2019 14:04 - 39 minutes - 2.32 KBWe heard about two horrific homophobic attacks on Dublin Talks today. Marc Power was lured to a cinema in Coolock through the dating app Grindr, where he was attacked by a group of young people with hammers. We also spoke to Graham Halley, another victim of a shocking homophobic attack in O'Connell Street last month. Marc told Adrian he firmly believes his attackers wanted to kill him: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/17135645/190117-Homophobic-attacks.mp3"][/audio] Catc...
Dublin Bar Staff Say They Are 'Assaulted' For Refusing Someone Alcohol
October 16, 2019 13:23 - 25 minutes - 1.48 KBDo bar staff actually refuse people alcohol in Irish pubs? A listener got in touch who is sick of seeing people drunk in bars getting served pint after pint. We spoke to bar staff on the show today who said they have been assaulted by punters in the pub for refusing to serve then alcohol: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/16131205/191016-Serving-Drunk-Customers.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Blonde Moments: "I Thought Trolleys in A&E Were Actual Shopping Trolleys"
October 16, 2019 13:10 - 18 minutes - 1.06 KBYour Blonde Moments had us in stitches on Dublin Talks today. It's your chance to confess your or your loved one's blonde moments. Dan told us what he thought A&E trolleys were: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/16125730/191016-Blonde-Moments.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
"I'd Beat Up Any Kid That Was Bullying My Child" - Parent Shocks Dublin Talks Listeners
October 16, 2019 12:54 - 33 minutes - 1.93 KBIs it right to teach your child to 'hit back' is they're being picked on? A dad got in touch with Dublin Talks today to help settle a debate him and his wife are having. His child is being bullied and while he wants to tell him to 'hit his bullies back'. However, his wife is against this idea. We had a VERY interesting discussion on the show today, several parents told us they would beat up a child if they were bullying their own kid: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/161...
Is 12 Too Young For My Daughter To Have A Boyfriend?
October 15, 2019 14:04 - 22 minutes - 1.29 KBWhat age is too young to have a boyfriend for girlfriend? A mum got in touch with after learning her 12 year old daughter has a boyfriend. She said her husband is 'freaking out' and she thinks she's too young to be dating. We spoke to one caller who had his first relationship at eleven: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/15140218/191015-Dating-at-12.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
"I've Been Bullied Out Of Two Jobs" - Have You Been Bullied In The Workplace?
October 15, 2019 13:13 - 35 minutes - 2.11 KBHave you been bullied in the workplace? A recent study has revealed that two in five Irish workers have experienced bullying in the workplace. We spoke to loads of callers today who are currently facing bullying or have been bullied in work before. One caller told us how she was forced to leave her job after her boss made fun of her husband's cancer: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/15131014/191015-Bullying-in-Work.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, o...
Listeners Reveal "Dumbest" Injuries They've Given Themselves
October 15, 2019 13:04 - 22 minutes - 1.34 KB"I was on a Hen night in Benidorm and decided to jump on the Bucking Bronco.. I ended up in hospital" We've all done it.. Done something really stupid and injured ourselves. Jeremy dropped a dumbell on his foot, breaking his toe. Adrian decided it would be a good idea to jump on a nail.. And a woman on a Hen night decided to have a go at the Bucking Bronco... It didn't end well! Take a listen to some of these stories from today's show: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/1...
"I Felt Useless!" - Should Men Be In The Delivery Room?
October 14, 2019 13:11 - 23 minutes - 1.38 KBShould men be in the delivery room when their partner gives birth? Jeremy's wife is due her baby any day now, and he says he'd prefer her mother to be there. He told Adrian he felt 'useless' in there the first time round. One caller said said no mum should see her daughter's 'cha cha' and men should be there to support their partner: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/14125853/191014-Men-in-the-Labour-Ward-.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Do You Have The Right To Know Your Partner's Sexual History?
October 14, 2019 12:52 - 26 minutes - 1.55 KBDo You Have The Right To Know Your Partner's Sexual History? We asked this question on Dublin Talks today because a listener got in touch with us. Emily asked her boyfriend of over a year what his 'number' is. He refused to tell her, leaving Emily very paranoid. Listen back here now: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/14124952/191014-He-Wont-tell-me-about-his-sexual-past-.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
"People Who Park In Parent & Baby Spots Should Be Clamped!"
October 14, 2019 12:44 - 32 minutes - 1.9 KBShould be penalties for parking in parent and child parking spaces? One Irish mum has set up a petition to make it an offence for people without kids to park there. We spoke to a caller who said CLAMPING should be introduced for those who break the rules: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/14124303/191014-Mother-and-Baby-Spots-.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Good News Friday: "We've Moving Into Our New Gaff Today!"
October 11, 2019 12:27 - 15 minutes - 904 BytesEvery Friday we share Dubliners good news with each other. It can be huge good new or a little thing like getting off early from work. Cora told us her BRILLIANT news: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/11122320/191011-Good-News-Friday-.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
Should Kids Be Allowed To Attend Funerals?
October 11, 2019 12:21 - 23 minutes - 1.35 KBShould kids be allowed to attend funerals? A listener got in touch with us - she saw a 7 year old at a funeral during the week sobbing her eyes out. She thinks a funeral is NO place for a child to be. We spoke to one caller who said funerals can be traumatic for children: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/11121751/191011-Kids-At-Funerals.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
"Porn Destroyed My Relationship With My Boyfriend"
October 11, 2019 12:14 - 36 minutes - 2.14 KBWould it hurt you to find out your partner watches porn alone? A listener feels 'worthless' after finding out her boyfriend watches porn regularly by himself. A lot of callers feel like she is overreacting. However, one caller told us how porn destroyed her seven year relationship: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/11121224/191011-Porn-Ruined-Our-Relationship-.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
First World Problems: "My Left Handed Can Opener Broke"
October 10, 2019 13:59 - 19 minutes - 1.14 KBEvery Thursday we open the phone lines to the people of Dublin to share their 'First World Problems'. These can be little or big issues that let's face it, are not really big issues at all. Jeremy told us how his life was torn to shreds, when his left handed can opener broke: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/10133438/191010-First-World-Problems.mp3"][/audio] Catch Dublin Talks daily from 10am-12pm, only on 98FM
"It's SO Rude" - Woman Sick Of Colleagues Speaking Their Own Language In Work
October 10, 2019 13:32 - 34 minutes - 1.99 KBIs it rude to speak a language that not everyone can understand in work? Our listener Jasmine got in touch to say she is SICK of this happening in her work. She said the other staff speak in their own language all the time, leaving her feeling like a 'plonker'. We spoke to one nurse who left her job because her colleagues wouldn't stop speaking their own language and excluding her: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/10/10125553/191010-Speaking-English-at-Work.mp3"][/audio] Ca...