Opinions Matter with Adrian & Jeremy

On this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian & Jeremy take on the backlash after the Belfast riots — and the bizarre sight of people down south praising loyalists “like we’re all united now”, while the same gangs will be burning tricolours on 11th night bonfires in a few weeks.

They ask how anyone calling themselves a “patriot” can cheer on riots that saw homes targeted and families terrified.

This Episode Contains Material That Some May Find Triggering - There are certain episodes that just leave us traumatised by the stories we hear. This is one of those episodes but its important to listen to, because it could save a child... We speak to Babs... She was working away in her restaurant minding her own business when a 6 year old child told her something harrowing.

On this episode of Opinions Matter, Adrian & Jeremy react to a horrifying stabbing in Belfast that’s gone viral online — and they slam people sharing graphic videos around WhatsApp “like it’s a meme”.

A listener, James, says Ireland has “gone to the dogs” and blames immigration for the country no longer being safe...that sparks a heated debate: is immigration the problem, or are we making blanket statements off the back of one shocking case?

On this episode of Opinions Matter, Amy gets in touch from holidays in Marbella after witnessing hotel staff demand a father “prove” a teenage girl was his daughter — and the police end up being called when he refuses to cooperate.

Adrian argues you can’t be too careful when it comes to child safety, while Jeremy says it’s a disgusting insult and that dads are being profiled in a way mothers never are.

Live callers weigh in with their own stories from airports, hotels and even a shocking incident of abuse on holidays.

Plus, stay listening for your chance to win an Opinions Matter travel mug.

On this Opinions Matter EXTRA Adrian & Jeremy shoot the breeze about whether chocolate should be stored in a fridge or not...what Jeremy does in bed to get off to sleep...Why can't you get a Chinese takeaway at lucnhtime...AND why isn't our podcast available on the Aer Lingis entertainment system.
Our weekend episode is the random ramblings of our crew as we get a load of issues off our chest!!