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Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy
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Opinions 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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Opinions Matter EXTRA – Get it Off Your Chest - Ep. 75
2w ago01:13:18Tap to summarizeIt’s the special weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” episode — where Adrian, Katie and Jeremy are just talking shite and letting the listeners in on the madness from the week.Could you do a full digital detox holiday… phone in the safe for the whole trip, no pics, no posting, no nothing? And then there’s the Tooth Fairy debate: is €20 for a first tooth completely mental… or just the going rate when you’ve no cash in the house?Plus, we ask you to finish the sentence “I hate people who…” and the answers are brutal. And yes, Jeremy’s “crush” gets a mention too!!
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Caller Goes On A Rant: "Spain Has Been 'Invaded' by 60,000 Migrants...Ireland Should Be Scared"
2w ago01:00:27Tap to summarizeA shocking scene in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta sparks a massive row on Opinions Matter. Reports of 60,000+ migrants crossing the border in hours lead one listener, Keith, to send a furious voice note warning Ireland to “rise up” — but is it real concern or pure scaremongering?Things got really intense when we heard from one caller who said: "we need show more compassion and less hate to people who are just seeking a better life"
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Dublin Woman Disgusted By Boyfriends Sexual Fantasy..."He Wants To Tie Me Up!"
2w ago00:57:33Tap to summarizeAoife got in touch after a conversation with her boyfriend of almost two years left her completely speechless. He told her he wants to “spice things up” by trying bondage — tying each other up and dominating each other — and she says it’s made her feel really uncomfortable.Her friends called it a “huge red flag” and warned that any man into that could be dangerous… even though he hasn’t pressured her at all.So is she overthinking it, or should she run a mile? Adrian and Katie clash big time, and callers are sharply divided on kink, consent, boundaries, and whether this relationship is simply sexually incompatible.
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Psychic Hits Back After Being Called a Fraud Live On Air
2w ago01:07:47Tap to summarizeToday on Opinions Matter, we asked a question that always divides opinion... Are psychics genuinely gifted, or are they simply preying on vulnerable people?We heard from a woman who says she's a spiritual healer with a genuine gift, but many listeners were quick to say they didn't believe a word of it. The debate became even more interesting when Katie shared her own recent experience of seeing a psychic. She admits she went in as a skeptic, but says some of what she was told was difficult to explain.So, are psychics the real deal, or is it all just clever guesswork? Listen back now and decide for yourself.
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African Mum Living in Balbriggan Demands House Transfer After Children Targeted by Racist Abuse
2w ago00:53:00Tap to summarizeOn today's episode of Opinions Matter, we heard from a woman originally from Africa who is living in Balbriggan and says her family has been subjected to persistent racist abuse in their neighbourhood. She told us her children have been repeatedly targeted and that she no longer feels safe in her own home.Believing the situation has become unbearable, she's calling on the council to urgently transfer her family to another house.Should families facing serious racist abuse be prioritised for a council house transfer? Or are there other solutions that should be explored first?Listen now and let us know where you stand.
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💥 "My Boyfriend's Confession Has Left Me Questioning Everything"
3w ago00:54:56Tap to summarizeToday on Opinions Matter, we spoke to a woman who was left questioning her relationship after her boyfriend made a shocking confession.The couple had been together for five months and were talking about moving in together when he told her there was something she needed to know.He admitted that, on a stag weekend a few years ago, he had a drunken sexual encounter with one of his male friends. He insists it was a one-off, says he's not gay, and has never been with a man since.The confession has left her wondering if she can continue the relationship.Was she making too much of something that happened years ago, or can you understand why she was so upset?The debate had our listeners completely divided.
Transcribe →Opinions Matter EXTRA – Get it Off Your Chest - Ep. 74
3w ago01:02:49Tap to summarizeIt’s the special weekend “Get It Off Your Chest” edition of Opinions Matter — completely unedited, completely chaotic, and full of the stuff Adrian and Jeremy ramble about while the live show is building on Facebook. Jeremy gets compared to Andrew Ridgely… and a full-blown row breaks out over whether it’s “Wham” or “Wam”. There’s a “first world problems” session, including Jeremy expensing a Dolby Atmos soundbar and then getting complaints about the bass from the management company. And wait until you hear what he did on his wedding night… it’s filthy, weird, and somehow all about money.
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Shock Today as Listener Says: "I Was Having An Affair With Married Man... But I Am The Victim"
3w ago00:52:32Tap to summarizeToday on Opinions Matter, emotions ran high after we heard from a woman who says she's being vilified for having an affair with a married man – insisting she's done nothing wrong and is just as much a victim as anyone else.The topic sparked one of the most explosive debates yet, with Adrian and Katie taking completely opposite sides. Is the "other woman" to blame... or should all the responsibility lie with the married partner?There was a lot of anger on this podcast today!!!
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Father Shamed For Ordering His Daughter Not To Play With Autism Child
3w ago00:54:15Tap to summarizeA listener in the UK, Andy, is raging after a 10-year-old girl with autism and ADHD told his 8-year-old that Santa, the tooth fairy and “all that” aren’t real — leaving his daughter in bits and the magic ruined. When Andy confronted the girl’s parents, he says they got defensive, refused to address it, and used the diagnosis as an excuse. Andy’s reaction (and language) sparks a huge debate. Callers clash: should parents be teaching autistic kids what’s appropriate, or should everyone else show more understanding? And is it ever ok to tell your child to stay away?
Transcribe →"Why Are People More Worried About The Skin Colour Of A Criminal...Than the Victim of The Crime?"
3w ago01:07:06Tap to summarizeAfter the horror in a Tramore church, a listener called Megan asks a question that’s been driving her mad: why are people instantly more obsessed with an attacker’s nationality and skin colour than the victim?Adrian and Jeremy dig into the online speculation, the “send them home” pile-ons, and the way social media rage-baits tragedies before any facts are known — even when the person charged turns out to be Irish.
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