Best GoLoud Podcasts (2025)

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"I Lost Everything I Had, To Clear My Sons €75k Drug Debt.. What A Mistake" 42:55

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16h ago42:55

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A heartbreaking story from a mother who lost everything trying to clear her sons drug debt... that literally cost her thousands and forced her to sell her house. This episode is a real eye opener

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Bonus: The Bubbaloo Two 16:28

1d ago16:28

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Is it better to have a perfect memory, or the ability to forget any moment we choose? Somehow this ends up with a reminiscence of rotisserie chickens and half pounds of brawn. We get an offer of an archaeological escapade that seems too good to turn down – but will probably be turned down. There’s word of a petition to bring classic ice creams back…

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Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 22 54:54

3d ago54:54

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On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest! You'll hear how Jeremy Gate Crashed a Muslim wedding...Adrian's very special good news...Jeremy brings his youngest into the studio and much more besides! It's totally unscripted and unedited!!!…

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Single Parent Reported To Welfare Over Taking Her Kids On Holidays! 46:03

4d ago46:03

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"I got reported to social welfare because i'm taking my kids on a foreign holiday.... these people are just jealous"

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Ian O’Doherty on being ‘a bowsie, a troublemaker, and a romantic’ 1:05:10

4d ago1:05:10

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Ian O’Doherty has been a very regular fixture on Irish TV and radio, and in print, for many years now. His columns in the Irish Independent have always attracted a lot of attention – because they often challenge accepted truths and give voice to so-called ‘unpopular opinions’. In fact he sees doing this as an essential part of the role of a journal…

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Episode 222 w/ Killian Phillips 1:19:37

5d ago1:19:37

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Just weeks after his debut for the Irish senior squad, Killian Phillips joined us in studio. He told us what it means for him to play for his country and how he always told his late granddad that he would represent Ireland one day. Killian's road to professional football wasn't always straightforward and he took us through his career from Sunday le…

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Sickening Animal Abuse in Drumcondra Exposed LIVE On-Air 44:05

5d ago44:05

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On this episode Karen warned listeners not to take their dogs out for a walk in 25+ degree sunshine. She called out one dog owner and threatened to call the ISPCA. Is it cruelty to walk dogs in the heat. ***WARNING: Episode has a lot of bad language as two callers went for each other!!!!

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Callers Demand Killer Josef Puska Be Deported Out of Ireland 38:33

6d ago38:33

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On this episode a listener called Paul demanded that foreign nationals convicted of crime in Ireland be deported to serve their sentence in their home country. He said he doesn't want the Irish state paying up to €2m to incarcerate Aisling Murphy killer Josef Puska.

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207: The Assassination of Darren Conway 46:08

6d ago46:08

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Would it make the news if Darren was assassinated in the studio? How big would his funeral be? Would al of Finglas weep for their loss? Would influencers take over the ceremony? Would Joe climbing Mount Everest make the news? Is oxygen while climbing the world’s tallest peak little more than modern day softness? The comments section on the podcast …

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Jeremy Ripped Apart Over Comments on Children's Allowance for Kids in Poverty 43:15

7d ago43:15

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On this episode we discussed whether the 100,000 children living in poverty in Ireland should be given extra children's allowance? With the Government proposing a two tier allowance...we asked if this is fair??

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Bonus: Beeter Call Saul 25:15

7d ago25:15

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We get unverified news that dogs are evolving in an environmentally conscious way, and seagulls are eating fancy ice creams. We hear about some very strange, and shameful, food eating habits this week. Calvin wants to know what the hierarchy is on the bus, between man, woman, child and pet. He also makes a few dog jokes, and dad jokes, that cross t…

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Garda Admits In Court That He Assaulted Blanchardstown Joyrider 49:18

8d ago49:18

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On this episode we heard the story of ex-Garda Dean Chapman, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a teenage joyrider. We asked if a blind eye should have been turned to this...or was it fair that the Garda was prosecuted.

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Bonus: Farmyard Fools 16:30

8d ago16:30

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As usual, we get some questions that leave us exasperated and confused – thank you for them. Darren admits he’d love nothing more than lasers in his eyes and it emerges he has a strange fixation with punching walls – or having the ability to do it anyway. We field a question about a sunburned bullock and a flimsy excuse, and display a general ignor…

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Exclusive Jeremy Opens Up For The First Time About Knowing Annie McCarrick 20:20

9d ago20:20

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For the first time ever, Jeremy speaks out about the fact that he worked with Annie McCarrick just before she went missing. As far as we know, Jeremy is the first person to speak out about knowing Annie Mc Carrick while she was working and living in Dublin

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Opinions Matter EXTRA – The Uncut Version - Ep. 21 58:13

10d ago58:13

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On this special weekend episode of the Opinions Matter podcast - Adrian & Jeremy (and Katie) talk the most random rubbish...as they get stuff off their chest! You'll hear Katie talk about her fear of flying...Adrian's love for the toilets in Japan...Jeremy claiming he's DJ'ing in Ibiza this summer (NOT!!!!) and much more ramblings!!!…

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Mum's Horror As Autistic Child is "Excluded" From School Trip 55:21

11d ago55:21

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On this episode an angry Mother of an Autistic child hit out at her childs school for "excluding" her son from a school trip. They're going on a day out which includes a session of 'lazer tag', which would not be suitable for her autistic child.

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#289 Sour Cream and Bunions 52:50

11d ago52:50

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The lads discuss false advertising, foot ailments and food gaslighting.

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Gavan Reilly – stories from inside White House Oval Office 19:12

11d ago19:12

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Political reporter Gavan Reilly has been in the Oval Office twice – the first time was during Donald Trump’s first term as US President, and the second was during Trump’s current term. In this bonus episode Gavan tells me what its like to be up close and personal with Donald J Trump and he shares his thoughts on his politics, his personality, and e…

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Fintan O’Toole talks Princeton, the Presidency and the politics of self-pity 41:31

11d ago41:31

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It’s time for a second helping of the great writer, thinker and commentator, Fintan O’Toole. Fintan has spent a lot time in the United States, including twelve years as a visiting professor in Princeton, so he has lots to say about American culture and politics, which we get into on this episode. We also chat about Brexit, the state of modern journ…

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Episode 221 w/ Sabina Brennan Part 2 1:13:54

12d ago1:13:54

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In this week's episode , Sabina Brennan returns to discuss the fascinating connection between neuroscience and manifesting as well as her new book, "The Neuroscience of Manifesting: The Magical Science of Getting the Life You Want" which explores how our thoughts can shape our reality. They all join forces to take on the myths surrounding the law o…

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"I'm Fed Up With People Saying I'm Not Irish...Just Because I Have Brown Skin" 55:32

12d ago55:32

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On this episode Tamil contacted us. He was born in India, but has lived in Ireland since he was one. The I.T. professional from North Dublin is a naturalised Irish citizen, has lived here all his life, travels on an Irish passport...yet people won't accept him as Irish.

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"My Child Is Traumatised Because Her Friend Was Deported Back to Nigeria" 52:49

13d ago52:49

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On this episode we heard from the Mother of a child in St. James' Primary School in Dublin 8. She said he daughter is distraught after her friend (and her family) were deported from Ireland to Nigeria without ever getting to say goodbye. We debated the cruelty of deporting kids who are already embedded in the Irish education system.…

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Ep 206: PlayStations of the Cross 44:33

13d ago44:33

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Joe finds himself in yet another curious situation, as a local priest makes good on a seven-year promise to call over to play the PlayStation. And Joe, somehow, manages to make it utterly underwhelming for the visiting Father living out his lifelong dream. Darren’s tale of eight frozen chickens in his ma’s freezer leads us into the peculiar world o…

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What Boundaries?! 27:38

13d ago27:38

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After an unscheduled and longer-than-planned hiatus WE ARE BACK! with a chat about boundaries: what ARE boundaries? What are our boundaries? And is there a difference between a boundary and something you simply don't want to do?! Though we've been away from the main feed, there have been weekly episodes going up on our Patreon! Catch up on those he…

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"My Fella Carried Out a Vile Act While I was Bathing.. What Should I Do"??? 42:22

14d ago42:22

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Today on the show we heard from a woman who has been left disgusted by what her boyfriend has been doing since they moved in together... When she told us what he did while she was having a bath people were very divided... But she wants to leave him over it!! Yikes!!!

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Bonus: Trading Faces 26:31

14d ago26:31

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Sometimes it can be hard to describe what an episode of Talking More Bollox is like. This one of those weeks. We go from Leitrim’s first traffic late (surprisingly late), to Calvin’s fear of the ruthless elderly women down the local, and on to confusion and hostility over the definition of a second cousin. We take up the challenge of creating carna…

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Bonus - The Mysterious Death of Patrick Nugent 30:00

14d ago30:00

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 6 Oct 2019 In the early hours of the 11th February, 1984, Patrick Nugent died in a car park in front of Bunratty Castle, Co Clare. There had been a party, and Patrick was working in the castle that night. A number of guests were present for the events leading up to Patrick's death, but…

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"My Dead Brother is Barely Cold & His Wife Has a New Man" 44:49

15d ago44:49

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Today on the show we heard from a man who is disgusted and outraged after finding out that his dead brothers wife (who has 2 kids with his brother) is seeing someone else.... only 4 months after his death!!! He says it is disrespectful and completely wrong to move on so soon... We asked if he is right to feel this way.... the on air debate that fol…

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Bonus: Return of the Man of the People 16:13

15d ago16:13

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After his controversy and shame of aligning himself with Margaret Thatcher last week, Darren has been riding the bus in an attempt to re-establish his credentials as a man of the people. We have questions about an Irish Stonecutters secret society, from the fringe benefits to a weekly song of worship to the leader. One listener strikes back at Joe’…

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Heartless Caller Wants Rent Dodgers Evicted From Their Council Homes 47:11

16d ago47:11

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Over €70million is owed by council tenants in Dublin for rent arrears.. On this episode, we spoke a caller branded a "heartless ****" who wants them kicked to the kerb if they don't pay their arrears

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"My Wife Sat Me Down & Confessed She Was Gay..It Nearly Destroyed Me" 46:39

18d ago46:39

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In a follow up to our previous episode with Gary who is married but secretly gay, on this episode our jaws dropped with Dean came on air with his story of finding out his wife was gay

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#288 Big Time Betty 1:01:29

18d ago1:01:29

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The lads discuss Viking reunions, cheap car hire and GAA fundraising.

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Fintan O’Toole on why Trump is a fascist comedian and the far right are idiots 55:29

18d ago55:29

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Fintan has been one of the top thinkers, writers, and speakers in Ireland for as long as I can remember. He has so much to say about so many things and always has a deeply thought-out and fresh perspective on the big issues. So when we get stuck in to a great conversation, I let it run for as long as he’ll let me! This is part one of a two-part con…

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Episode 220 w/ Helen Hall 1:00:41

19d ago1:00:41

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We've spoken so much on this podcast about our experiences with the Guards, but it's hard to know who to go to if you want to have your voice heard by someone who can make actual change. The Policing and Community Safety Authority sit down with the Commissioner and with senior gardaí on a regular basis to discuss how policing resources are being us…

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Married Man Reveals Shocking Secret About His Marriage Live On Air 30:47

19d ago30:47

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We've never heard a story like this one before. Gary joined us on this episode to reveal that he's married (to a woman) but secretly gay... And that's only the tip of the iceberg in this story

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Woman Slammed Over Fat Shaming Her Own Best Friend On Air 47:42

20d ago47:42

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We were not expecting this. A listener contacted us about her "large" friend who doens not dress appropriate to her size.. However, as the topic goes on, things become more sinister with comments she makes about her "best friend"

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Ep 205: Peugeots of the Illuminati 44:33

20d ago44:33

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We start off with a reminiscence on Joe’s favourite Peugeot hatchback and quickly find ourselves in a spiral of illuminati accusations against one another. Joe goes schmoozing at the very top of the celebrity pile, and in the process discovers Darren has a famous fan of his vlogs. But even with all of that schmoozing Joe can’t track down his greate…

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Bonus: Call That A Sausage? 30:15

20d ago30:15

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We have a special bonus bonus for you all this week thanks to our pals at Tesco ,Can't Argue With That and things get hilariously heated as the boys get into their own arguments trying to settle yours. Is bean juice ketchup? What is the definition of a hot-dog? The 'big shop' vs 'the 'quick shop' debate and is a door 'on' when it's open or closed? …

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Dublin School Sends Out Message To Parents Which Infuriates Them 52:09

21d ago52:09

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This morning, a school of Dublin's northside, send out a message to the parents of Junior And Senior Infant parents banning them from using their phones at the kids sports day next week. This caused uproad on the podcast, as you will hear...

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Bonus: Ghosts, Dinosaurs & Talbot Street 25:47

21d ago25:47

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It’s a mad bundle of questions this week, and we can't take the blame for that. Calvin rages against Terry and toxic masculinity, and there’s the claim a famous stretch of Dublin doesn’t actually exist. We’re worrying about ghosts in the garden and giddy at the potential for a Talking Bollox haunting. We accept that Roy Keane wouldn’t tolerate Tere…

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Bonus: The Iron Conway 18:33

22d ago18:33

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In a hugely unfortunate moment, Darren accidentally aligns himself with one of history’s most unpopular leaders – and he’s not happy about it, but also not backing down one bit. Meanwhile, Darren the Clown is working hen parties, while Joe is tugging boats across the port. Eoin is factchecked over his big, bold and wrong claims on geography, and in…

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German Shephards Pie. Episode 159 1:10:39

23d ago1:10:39

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Hello beautiful friends! This week Sarah Jane covers the case of the infamous Northern Bank Robbery. On the 20th of December 2004 £26.5 million pounds was stolen from the headquarters of the Northern Bank in Belfast. To this day there have been no convictions for the robbery and it remains a mystery Who did it? We don't know (yes we do) (allegedly)…