The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)

What happens when you strip away the stigma, the myths, and the taboos surrounding sex?
In this fascinating and completely uncensored episode, Niall sits down with Clarity Mills, one of Ireland's best known dominatrices and a professional sex educator, for a candid conversation that explores a side of human sexuality many people are curious about but rarely discuss openly.
Together they delve into the world of BDSM, fetish culture, power exchange, dominance and submission, and why millions of people around the world are drawn to these experiences. Clarity explains the psychology behind consensual kink, the importance of trust, communication, boundaries, and aftercare, and why pain and pleasure can sometimes exist side by side.
The conversation also explores some of the most common fetishes, how they develop, and the misconceptions that surround them. Are people born with fetishes, or do they develop over time? What separates fantasy from reality? Why do some people enjoy giving up control, while others find satisfaction in taking it?
Niall asks the questions many people are too embarrassed to ask, covering everything from dominance and submission to the science of arousal, the role of consent, the emotional connection between partners, and how society's attitudes towards sex have evolved over the years.
Whether you're simply curious, looking to better understand alternative lifestyles, or interested in the psychology of human sexuality, this is an open, honest, and thought provoking discussion that challenges assumptions and offers a rare insight into a world that is often misunderstood.
This is an adult conversation about sex, relationships, consent, intimacy, fetish, BDSM, pain, pleasure, and the fascinating line where psychology and sexuality intersect.

It's that time of the week again as Niall Boylan is joined by his former producer and good friend AJ Walsh to break down the biggest stories making headlines in Ireland and around the world.
This week, they discuss Metallica's generous €80,000 donation to Irish charities during their Dublin visit, RTÉ's decision to make dozens of presenters employees after the bogus self employment controversy, fuel prices as excise duty changes begin to take effect, and the US Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship in a major setback for Donald Trump.
They also examine the bizarre Empire State Building marriage proposal that divided the internet, the guilty verdict in the horrific Parnell Square knife attack, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Dublin as Ireland begins its EU Presidency, and growing calls for tougher border controls following new polling on immigration and the Irish border.
As always, expect plenty of laughs, strong opinions, behind the scenes stories from decades in broadcasting, and the kind of lively conversation that regularly disappears down unexpected rabbit holes.
Whether you agree with them or not, this is a fast paced, entertaining look at the week's biggest talking points that you won't want to miss.

Is Ireland's Bottle Return Scheme delivering on its environmental promises, or has it become an expensive inconvenience for consumers?
In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Larissa Nolan to discuss one of the country's most divisive environmental initiatives. Larissa has been a vocal critic of the scheme and is even organising a live event to highlight what she believes are its many flaws.
They examine where millions of euro in unclaimed deposit money goes, why so much has been spent promoting the scheme, and whether it has genuinely increased recycling rates or simply added another cost and inconvenience for shoppers. Is the scheme encouraging better environmental behaviour, or has it become what critics describe as a stealth charge on ordinary consumers?
Supporters argue that the Bottle Return Scheme is helping to reduce litter, increase recycling rates, and bring Ireland into line with successful systems operating across Europe. Critics, however, say people were already recycling through household bins and civic amenity centres, and that the scheme has created unnecessary queues, extra costs for businesses, and additional hassle for consumers.
Niall also opens the phone lines to hear from listeners. Is the Bottle Return Scheme a success that deserves time to work, or has it become one of Ireland's biggest environmental mistakes?

Few criminal cases have shocked Ireland as deeply as the attack that left three young children fighting for their lives and an entire nation searching for answers.
In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Fatima Gunning to examine the case of Riad Bouchaker, who has been found guilty on all eight counts of attempted murder of three young children, assault causing serious harm to their carer, assault causing harm to two other children and a young French man, along with production of a 36cm kitchen knife.
Fatima takes us through the evidence presented during the trial, the key moments that convinced the jury, and the events that unfolded on that horrific day. They also discuss the wider questions the case raises, from public safety and policing to whether there are lessons Ireland still refuses to learn.
This episode contains discussion of serious violence that some listeners may find distressing.

Should Ireland bring back the death penalty?
In this episode, Niall opens the lines to hear what listeners really think about one of the most divisive questions in criminal justice. If there were a referendum tomorrow, would you vote to restore capital punishment for the most horrific crimes, or should Ireland never return to state executions?
Supporters argue that some crimes are so evil that life imprisonment simply isn't enough. They believe the death penalty delivers justice for victims and their families, protects society from the worst offenders, and ensures that those guilty of the most heinous crimes can never offend again.
Opponents argue that no justice system is infallible and that executing an innocent person can never be undone. They also question whether the death penalty actually deters crime, pointing to research suggesting countries without capital punishment are not necessarily less safe. Others believe that, regardless of the crime, the State should never take a human life.
Around the world, capital punishment remains a reality in roughly 55 countries, while more than 140 have abolished it in law or no longer carry out executions. In the United States, the death penalty is still authorised in 27 states, although many rarely use it. Around 2,000 people remain on death row across America, while the number of executions each year is relatively small by comparison, typically measured in the dozens rather than hundreds.
Ireland has long since turned its back on capital punishment. The last execution carried out in the State was that of Michael Manning in 1954. The last death sentence imposed was in 1957, although it was later commuted to life imprisonment. Capital punishment was abolished for ordinary criminal offences in 1964, completely abolished in 1990, and its return was constitutionally prohibited following a referendum in 2001.
So where do you stand? Should Ireland ever bring back the death penalty for the worst crimes imaginable, or is life imprisonment the only punishment a modern democracy should allow?