Today the show was extremely heated... all started by a listeners message about the Xmas bonus and the fact that workers get nothing... Katie revealed her thoughts on it and her very blunt comments angered and enraged a lot of people... some are now calling for her to be sacked... but she says she stands by her comments and believes she was right!!! Oh oh!!! Things got very intense during the broadcast!!!
Nov 03, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 592
Today on the show we heard from a woman who is seeing a father of 3 from Finglas West and she says he is playing his girlfriend "like a fiddle"... she is also threatening to tell his partner on the Mas On A Rant Facebook group!! We then from a man who says he was outted on the same group and that if someone wants to have an affair that's their own business... but Katie has some very harsh words for people who pursue relationships with someone when they know they're already in a relationship!!...
Nov 02, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 591
On this episode we heard from a pissed off listener who's hotel stay in a South Dublin Four Star Hotel was ruined, because the hotel houses asylum seekers and the homeless. Should we have a right to know which hotels take place in these housing programmes?
Nov 01, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 590
On this episode we heard from people who were at the 'Belters Only' gig in Dublin on Sunday. They described young teens out of their faces on drink and drugs. Kids passed out on the street. Should parents be drug testing their kids.
Oct 31, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 589
In this spooky episode of Opinions Matter we speak to callers who have had paranormal activity in their homes. One caller came on to talk about her haunted house - and listeners starting hearing things down the phone. This freaked us all out! Don't listen to this alone!
Oct 30, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 588
If you've ever been pregnant, this podcast is sure to get your pulse racing!! On this episode we speak to a man who was branded a "sexist pig" because he refuses to give up his seat on public transport for pregnant women. Wait until you hear his reason....
Oct 28, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 586
On this episode our Jeremy was like an anti-christ over the online trolling he received after posting that he'd gooten his kids the flu vaccine.
Oct 27, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 587
On this episode we discussed the proposed national ban on mobile phones in the classroom. Some parents are not happy with this...but we heard some shocking stories that prove why a ban is necessary.
Oct 26, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 585
On this episode a Mother of three is complaining that men just aren't interested in getting into a relationship with her. Why?
Oct 25, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 584
On this episode 26 year old Gary told us how his Dad is very homophobic and won't allow his boyfriend stay over. His friends have told him to cut his Dad our of his life! All hell broke loose on this one...
Oct 24, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 583
On this episode we heard from Cormac who was very serious bullied for four years as a teenager. Now Cormac's bully has been hired by the company he works for. He wants him sacked as he can't cope working with him
Oct 23, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 582
On this latest edition of Opinions Matter... It all kicks off on air when a caller SLAMS parents who leave their kids in creches for hours on end... "you are paying strangers to raise your kids".... . Take a listen
Oct 21, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 580
On this episode we heard from a listener who's annoyed he was banned from the road for a year for 'drug driving'. He claimed he can drive safely after smoking a joint.
Oct 20, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 581
On this episode we heard from Jasmine, who is angry over work colleagues constantly speaking in their own language and excluding her. Should all workplaces insist on staff only ever speaking English?
Oct 19, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 579
Listener Discretion Advised - On this very different episode of Opinions Matter, we speak to a woman who says her life has been destroyed by using a Ouija Board. Mirium reveals some chilling accounts of what happened that night and what has happend to her since.
Oct 18, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 578
On this episode we heard from a Father who's angry that a Pride/Rainbow flag was on display in his sons primary school class in Dublin. He believes it's not appropriate...others disagreed.
Oct 17, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 577
Today on the show we heard from a Dublin man whose son wants to join the British army, and he says he simply can't accept it. We tthen heard from other callers who said that they would disown their children for joining the British army and that any Irish people who join the British army are "traitors" This caused a lot of anger on air and things got extremely heated!
Oct 16, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 576
"I'm fed up going clubbing with my mates and have old sweaty men leering at me.. They shouldn't be in nightclubs"!!! The woman was spoke to on this podcast didn't hold back.. And the male callers were having none of it!
Oct 14, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 574
On this episode we heard from Cathy-Anne, who's sick to death being 'Mum Shamed' for vaping while pregnant. She believes she did the right thing giving up cigarettes - and believes vaping is much safer for her unborn baby.
Oct 13, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 575
On this episode a listener contacted us because she's angry over people assuming her autistic child developed the condition because of vaccines or food he ate?? We were shocked by the amount of parents admitting they haven't given permission for their kids to get any childhood vaccines!! Should they be mandatory?
Oct 12, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 573
On this episode we heard from a Finglas listener who's very angry over illegal dumping in her estate in Cloonlara. Is it time to install CCTV in areas where this is a problem? Are local councils at fault for not collecting large items ofd household waste?
Oct 11, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 572
On this episode we debated whether or not it's time to legalise fireworks for sale in the Republic. Will controlling the sale of them make this time of year a bit safer...or is the terror caused by inappropriate use reason enough to keep them illegal.
Oct 10, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 571
On this episode we heard from Peter, who believes child related welfare (childrens allowance/lone parents allowance) should be restricted to two children - the help stop parents having 'welfare babies'!!!
Oct 09, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 570
On this latest episode of Opinions Matter... All hell breaks loose on air when a self confessed "sexist pig" takes shots at women who have multiple children for multiple fathers, calling the situation "dysfunctional".... but he didn't stop there.
Oct 07, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 569
On this shocking special episode we speak to Kevin Shanahan. In 2020 he was 'dead for 42 minutes' after a massive cardiac arrest. Now 3 years later he gets no support from the state and is at risk of losing the family home in two weeks. He's appealing for your help.
Oct 06, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 568
On this episode we discussed lone parent scammers...women who are claiming welfare, while living with the Father of their kids. Should they be reported??
Oct 05, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 567
On this episode - with ex-teacher Enoch Burke back in jail, claiming he's there because he could not agree with or endorse transgenderism (which is not the reason he's in jail!!!) - we asked if you support his stance on the issue. One former pupil of the school described how he was bullied for being gay. He said he could only imagine how tough it must be for a transgender pupil have a teacher like Burke!
Oct 04, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 566
Following FALSE social media speculation that a man, arrested at the Square in Tallaght, had tried to abduct a child...we asked where this fake abduction narrative is coming from? Are attempted child abductions on the increase?
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 565
On this episode we heard from a listener who's horrified that her young niece and nephew are in a boxing club. She believes its not a suitable sport for children.
Oct 02, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 564
This caller didn't hold back and was branded offensive and heartless when she came on air to talk about women who propose. She had women fuming with her attitude.
Sep 30, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 562