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The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)
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The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#631 Loan Shark Loans — Help or Horror?
On today’s programme, Niall opens the phone lines to hear directly from listeners about their experiences with high-cost lending institutions and loan sharks —…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#628 Social Media Bans: Are Parents Failing?
On today’s show, Niall begins with the latest on the Mercosur trade deal, getting an update directly from Brussels with TD Paul Lawless as concerns continue to…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#629 Daughter Pregnant at 15. What Would You Do?
On today’s podcast, Niall is joined by journalist Fatima Gunning from Gript Media to discuss a deeply sensitive and divisive situation sent in by a listener. A…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#626 No Time Bar on Crime: Is Ireland Out of Step?
Today on the podcast, Niall is joined by financial commentator and public policy analyst Karl Deeter to tackle a provocative legal and social question: Should…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#627 Is the Taxman Taking the Care Out of Caring?
Today on the podcast, Niall is joined by Jackie Flannery from the Irish Rural Farmers Association to discuss the growing backlash from family carers following…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#624 No Ring, No Rattle: Ireland’s Marriage and Baby Drought
In this episode, Niall is joined by David Quinn, journalist and spokesperson for The Iona Institute, to discuss a stark new paper warning that Ireland is on…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#625 Is Driving Uninsured Ever Understandable
In this episode, Niall is joined by Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie to unpack the relentless rise in car insurance costs — and the real-life consequences for…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#622 Shamrocks or Sanctions? Ireland’s White House Dilemma?
This week on the show, Niall is joined by John McGuirk of Gript Media to tackle a question that goes right to the heart of Irish diplomacy — and Irish pride…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#623 Seven Years On: Was Ireland Ready for Abortion?
On today’s programme, Niall is joined by Eilís Mulroy, pro-life campaigner and commentator, to revisit one of the most consequential decisions in modern Irish…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#620 Is Political Opinion Now Grounds for a Travel Ban?
In this episode, Niall is joined by barrister Dominic Wilkinson to unpack a controversial case raising big questions about borders, politics, and free speech…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#621 Property for Sale — Tenants Included, No Exceptions
Today on the show, Niall opens the phone lines to callers to debate major new changes to Ireland’s rental laws coming into force from March 1st. Under the new…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#618 Ireland Is a Rip-Off: Who Can Still Afford to Stay?
Each week, host Niall opens the lines to random callers from across Ireland who are struggling to keep their heads above water as the cost of living spirals…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#619 Wedding or Save THe Dog. You Decide?
In this episode, Niall takes on a story that has stopped people in their tracks and split opinion everywhere it’s been shared. A young couple have made the…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#616 Name and Shame: Should Gardaí Publish Mugshots?
In this episode, Niall is joined by financial commentator and media regular Karl Deeter to unpack a controversial new move by the Police Service of Northern…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#617 Breastmilk or Broccoli? The Vegan Baby Debate
In this episode, Niall is joined by John Carmody, animal welfare activist and committed vegan, to tackle one of the most emotionally charged parenting debates…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#614 Catholic by Force or by Faith
In this episode of Niall Asks, Niall is joined by Jason Osburn of Gript Media to discuss and debate a recent Irish Times piece by former President Mary…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#615 Blocking X: Safety First or Slippery Slope? Uncensored version
In this episode of Niall Asks, Niall is joined by journalist Ian O’Doherty to unpack the growing international row over Elon Musk’s social media platform, X —…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#612 Predictions & Possibilities: 2026
As we approach the end of the first week of the year, Niall will be joined by celebrity chef and restaurateur Paul “Pay” Treyvaud for a wide-ranging…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#613 The Great Irish Toll Road Rip-Off
This Saturday on the podcast, Niall will be joined by Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú and one of the most vocal critics of recent policy decisions affecting…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#610 Taxpayer Taps Turned Off: Can RTÉ Survive on Its Own
Niall opens the phone lines for an in-depth discussion on the future of RTÉ, after Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan made it clear there will be no “second…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#611 Is Ireland Forcing Mothers to Identify the Father?
Niall opens the phone lines to hear mixed views on Ireland’s new birth registration law, which for the first time places a duty on unmarried parents to provide…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#608 Junk Food, Booze & Bets: Ban It or Bin It?
Niall is joined by social commentator Karl Deeter to unpack one of the most controversial media and public health debates right now. Following a major move in…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#609 If You Loved Me, Would You Sign A Prenup
Niall opens the lines after receiving a powerful email from a listener facing an unexpected dilemma just months before her wedding. She’s getting married in…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#606 Digital ID: The End of Anonymous Ireland
On today’s show, Niall is joined by John McGurk of Gript Media for a wide-ranging conversation on what lies ahead politically and culturally in Ireland. John…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#607 Auto-Enrolment Pension or Is It Auto-Tax?
Today on the show, Niall opens the phones on the new auto-enrolment pension scheme — or as many listeners are already calling it, “paying for your own…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#604 Beef, Borders: Is Mercosur Bad for Ireland?
In this episode, Niall is joined by Ciarán Mullooly MEP and Jackie Flannery from the Irish Rural Association to discuss one of the most controversial trade…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#605 You Know It’s Christmas in Ireland When…
In this festive episode, Niall opens the phone lines and invites listeners to share the moments that truly signal Christmas in Ireland. We’re asking you to…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#600 Mam, Dad… You Sold My Inheritance!
This week, Niall is joined by property expert Karl Deeter to unpack a family dilemma that’s struck a nerve with listeners. We received an email from a furious…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#601 Should Christmas Eve Be a Public Holiday?
Today on the show, Niall opens the phone lines to debate a question that always sparks strong opinions at this time of year: Should Christmas Eve be a public…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#602 Stuffed Bird & Big Opinions with Paul Treyvaud
In this festive special, Niall sits down with renowned restaurateur and social commentator Paul Treyvaud for a no-nonsense, start-to-finish guide to cooking…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#598 The Abortion Bill Vote and the Fox Hunting Row
In this episode, host Niall speaks with TD Paul Lawless about the rejection of the abortion bill and the key arguments that led to its defeat in the Dáil. Paul…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#599 Public Sector or Private Sector: Who’s the Laziest?
In today’s episode, Niall kicks off by talking about a tweet he recently put out stirring up debate on public-sector work and accountability: “Reform UK say…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#596 Will AI Replace Four Years of College Partying?
In this episode, Niall is joined by journalist Larissa Nolan to tackle a question that’s sparking heated debate around the world: Is college becoming pointless…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#597 It’s Not Cheating If It’s the Christmas Party (Apparently)
This episode kicks off with an email that struck a nerve — and judging by the phones, a lot of listeners had opinions. Niall reads out a message from a wife…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#593 Should Youth Crime be erased at 18?
In this episode, host Niall is joined by Laoise Da Brun, Barrister-at-Law, and Karl Deeter, political commentator, to tackle a contentious legal and moral…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#594 Christmas Stockings & Canine Spending
In this episode, Niall opens the phone lines after receiving an email that’s struck a nerve with pet lovers and budget-watchers alike. A listener says he’s…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#595 Islam: The Conversation We Won’t Have? (With David Quinn)
In this episode, Niall is joined by David Quinn, journalist and columnist with the Sunday Independent, for a challenging and wide-ranging conversation on…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#591 Bah Humbug Bosses. No Christmas Bonus
Niall opens the phone lines to callers today after an email from a frustrated father of two who says a recent change in management at his workplace has led to…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#592 Marriage Before the Mattress, No Shame?
Niall is joined by Ben Scallan from Gript Media for a wide-ranging conversation about the quiet but noticeable rise in Christianity among young people across…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#589 Digital ID: Protecting Kids or Tracking Adults?
In this episode, host Niall dives into the government’s newly announced Digital Wallet and Age Verification Pilot, a scheme framed as a major step in…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#590 American Tourists: The Social Media Visa Test
Is screening tourists’ social media legitimate security — or blatant authoritarianism? In this timely episode, host Niall sits down with American-born social…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#587 The Burqa Ban: Should Ireland Copy Portugal?
On today’s episode host Niall opens the lines to listeners for a lively and thought-provoking discussion on a headline story that’s dividing opinion across…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#588 Facial Recognition on Every Corner?
On this episode Niall talks about : The British government is preparing to introduce next-generation surveillance cameras—systems engineered not only to…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#585 Ireland & the EU: Blessing or Burden?
On today’s episode, Niall sits down with Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with The Sunday Times (Ireland), for a frank and provocative conversation about the…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#586 Mam, I’m Moving In… Again
On today’s show, Niall dives into one of the most talked-about government ads in years — a new TV campaign encouraging adult children to move back in with…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#583 Does the 3-Day Wait Still Make Sense?
In this episode, Niall sits down with Eilís Mulroy for an in-depth conversation about one of the most contentious aspects of Ireland’s abortion legislation…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#584 Impartiality at Risk: RTÉ’s Stand
Today on the show, Niall dives into one of the most heated cultural and political debates of the week: RTÉ’s decision to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#581 Is Security Worth Your Sanity?
Today, Niall opens the phone lines to tackle a dilemma many people quietly live with but rarely talk about openly. We received an email from a man who has…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#582 Goverment Are Brainwashed By Trans Activists
On today’s show, Niall speaks with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín following his fiery contribution in the Dáil yesterday — a speech that has already stirred…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#580 No Energy Credits, No Care, No Shame
This week, Niall sits down with Cllr. Albert Deasy for a frank and timely discussion on a question many Irish households are quietly asking this winter: Why…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#578 Fortress Ireland or Free-for-All? UNCENSORED
In today’s episode, Niall sits down with journalist and bestselling author Eoin — writer of Vandalising Ireland — to discuss one of the most contentious issues…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#579 Drink Driving: Lock ’Em Up?
This week Niall takes calls from listeners — some angry, some sorrowful, some torn — about the holiday-time crackdown An Garda Síochána begins every December…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#576 Protecting Children or Policing Everyone?
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to ban under-16s from all social media. At first glance many people will say, “Great — it’s about…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#577 Kids Alone Till 6pm — Is It OK?
Niall opens the lines for a deeply divisive and emotional discussion sparked by an email from a worried listener. She says her next-door neighbour — a single…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#574 Antisemitism: The Herzog Park Backlash
Niall is Joined by John McGuirk (Gript Media) In this episode, Niall sits down with John McGuirk, Editor-in-Chief of Gript Media, to dive into one of Dublin’s…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#575 Is It Irresponsible to Post Your Kids Online?
In this episode, Niall is joined by social commentator Elaine Mullaly to unpack a striking new story that has sparked fear, debate, and soul-searching among…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#573 Crash or Crime? Should Drivers Go to Jail?
On today’s show, Niall opens the lines to listeners after a heated debate broke out yesterday. One caller argued that any driver involved in a fatal road…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#572 No Rush to Reproduce: The New Normal?
On today’s episode, host Niall sits down with Laura Perrin of Gript Media to unpack a tweet that has ignited a storm online. An American influencer sparked…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#570 Inside Dublin’s Rent Rise Decision
Coming up live after 12pm today, Niall sits down with Councillor Gavin Pepper to unpack one of the week’s most heated local issues: Dublin City Council’s…
The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)#571 How Offenders Dodge Full Justice
Today on the show, Niall speaks with journalist and barrister Sarah Ryan about one of the most controversial issues in criminal justice today: mitigating…