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

#440 Are You Willing to Pay More for Food to Save the Planet?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking episode, Niall asks a tough question: Should we be paying more for our food if it means protecting the environment? As the c...

#438 Should Victims Of Physical Abuse In Schools Be Compensated?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, host Niall opens the phone lines to the public on a highly emotional and divisive issue: Should people...

#439 A Holy Debate. Does God Really Exist?

10 Jul 2025

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In this open and honest episode, host Niall asks a timeless question: Do you believe in God? And if so, why? The phone lines light up as callers from ...

#437 Is Irish Tourisim In The Gutter?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Niall sits down with outspoken restaurateur and media personality Paul Treyvaud to take a hard look at the state of Irish touris...

#436 But It's Another Man's Child And Not Mine.

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s show, Niall hears from a heartbroken wife struggling with a heartbreaking dilemma. After years of trying for a baby, her husband was diag...

#434 Is property tax value for money?

08 Jul 2025

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In this episode, we tackle a question that affects almost every homeowner in Ireland: Is property tax giving us value for money?Dublin City Councillor...

#435 Would you forgive your cheating husband?

08 Jul 2025

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Today on the show, we read a heart-wrenching email from a woman whose world has been turned upside down. After 10 years of what she thought was a happ...

#433 Should Couples Who Live Together Have the Same Rights?

07 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples?More couples than ever are choosing to liv...

#432 Should We Limit Political Terms in Ireland?

07 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland limit how many terms a politician can serve?Twelve states in the United States are calling for limits on h...

#430 Should There Be Limits on Free Speech?

03 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should there be limits on free speech?The EU is pressuring the Irish Government to bring in stricter hate speech laws tha...

#431 Should You Put a Dog Down for Biting?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should you put a dog down for biting?A distressed listener wrote in about a painful family dilemma. Her five-year-old dog...

#428 Should We Scrap Student Loans If They Stay?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland scrap student loans for graduates who stay and work here for ten years?The government recently confirmed t...

#429 Would You Stand By a Guilty Loved One?

02 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Would you stand by a loved one if they committed a serious crime?It is one of the hardest questions any family could face...

#426 Do You Feel Safe Walking Ireland’s Streets?

01 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Do you feel safe walking Ireland’s streets?Official figures suggest that overall crime rates in Ireland have gone down ...

#427 Should You Contest an Unfair Will?

01 Jul 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should you contest an unfair will, even if it risks tearing the family apart?A listener got in touch after learning she w...

#425 Does Ireland Really Need a President?

30 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Does Ireland really need a president?With new presidential hopefuls putting their names forward, some are questioning whe...

#424 Should Ireland Lower the Age of Consent to 16?

30 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland lower the age of consent to 16?There have already been suggestions about reducing the voting age, with arg...

#423 Does Living Abroad Mean Losing the Right to Vote?

26 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should Irish citizens living abroad or in Northern Ireland have the right to vote in Irish elections?Sinn Féin has put f...

#422 Your Pet or Your Lease: What Would You Choose?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: If your landlord gave you 30 days to get rid of your dog or face eviction, what would you do?We received an emotional ema...

#421 Do You Oppose All Immigration, or Just Illegal Entry?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Do you oppose all immigration, or just illegal entry?The media often labels protestors as anti-immigrant, but many say th...

#420 Should We Introduce Welfare Payment Cards in Ireland?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland bring in welfare payment cards?We received an email from a listener who suggested that welfare payments sh...

What Lessons Can Be Learned from the Management of the Covid-19 Pandemic?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this hard-hitting episode, Niall sits down with Dr. Gerry Quinn and Dr. Ronan Connolly to unpack one of the most controversial scientific papers pu...

#419 Should Gardaí Reveal Past Domestic Abuse to New Partners?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Gardaí be allowed to tell potential partners if someone has a history of domestic violence?There have been calls ...

#418 Is Shouting At Your Children Child Abuse?

16 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks a provocative question: Is shouting at your children a form of child abuse?The debate was sparked by a top psychologist wh...

#417 College Debt: Should Kids Repay Their Parents?

12 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: Should children repay their parents for college fees?A mother wrote to the show after a heated disagreement with her husb...

#416 Sun’s Out, Fun's Out: Portugal Telling Tourists To Cover Up

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Are Portugal’s new dress rules for tourists over the top?As Portugal and other tourist hotspots crack down on visitors ...

#415 Deporting Children: Do You Feel Sorry for Them?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Deporting Children — Do You Feel Sorry for Them?Last week, 35 people were deported from Ireland, including five childre...

#414 Should Doctors Have the Right to Conscientiously Object?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should doctors have the right to conscientiously object to any procedure approved by the medical council — including ab...

#413 Your Body, Their Choice? A Lifesaving Law or a Loss of Autonomy?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Has Ireland just made you state property after death? From June 17th, all Irish citizens will automatically be considered...

#412 Is Gender Still a Barrier in Male-Dominated Trades?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Is gender still a barrier for women entering male-dominated trades? The discussion follows the story of Katelyn Cummins, ...

#411 What Does It Mean To Be Irish?

03 Jun 2025

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In this episode, Niall asks: What does it mean to be Irish today — and are we losing that identity? The conversation was sparked by a controversial ...

#410 Bank vs. Family: The Final Notice

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall takes on a deeply personal and divisive question: Should families lose their homes if they can’t keep up with payments? Dolor...

#409 The Power of Silence: When Men Are Abused

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Are men equally the victims of domestic violence? The conversation challenges the long-held belief that domestic abuse is...

#408 Would you snitch on a co-worker if you caught them stealing?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: What should you do if a co-worker you caught stealing promises to stop — but then you catch them again? The topic comes...

#407 The Immigration Crisis: Is a Full Stop the Answer?

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland place a total pause on immigration until we fix the issues at home? While many agree that illegal immigrat...

#406 Dad’s Dirty Secret: Would You Tell?

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: If you found out your father was cheating on your mother, would you tell her? The question comes from a young woman who e...

#405 Too Young to Drink, Old Enough to Vote?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks whether 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote. The Social Democrats are set to table a bill to lower Ireland’s voting a...

#404 Are Men and Women Truly Treated Equally in Society?

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks a hard question that many are afraid to voice: Are men and women truly treated equally in modern society? The discussion i...

Unsupervised Learners: A Shortcut to Danger? Episode 403

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should learner drivers be allowed to drive unaccompanied? The debate heats up after Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe suggeste...

Do you regret having children? Episode 402

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall explores a deeply taboo question: Do people ever regret having children? It's a topic most parents are too ashamed or afraid to...

Would You Pay Illegal Migrants to Leave? Episode 401

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should Ireland pay illegal migrants to leave the country? The discussion comes after Donald Trump announced plans to offe...

The Breast Is Yet to Come: Embracing Public Feeding Episode 400

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, we’re asking: Should mothers be free to breastfeed anywhere they choose—or should there be limits?The...

Dr. Marcus de Brun: The Level of Incompetence Could Only Be Described as Manslaughter

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marcus de Brun joins Niall Boylan to expose what he calls a dark chapter in Ireland’s COVID-19 response—one marked by censorship, coercion, an...

#399 How Much Do You Make? Soon Everyone Will Know

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Would knowing your co-worker’s salary make the workplace fairer – or just more toxic? The discussion is sparked by th...

#398 Pointless Protests: Is the Government Listening?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Do protests still have the power to make a difference—or are they being ignored? The discussion follows last weekend’...

#397 Three Bedrooms, One Pensioner: Fair or Selfish?

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should older people living alone in three-bedroom council houses be required to downsize to make way for younger families...

#396 Is Animal Testing a Necessary Evil?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Is animal testing a necessary evil?The Irish Anti-Vivisection Society (IAVS) has condemned the grim reality that over 106...

#395 Bundle of Cash for a Bundle of Joy?

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should the Irish government pay people to have babies—and is motherhood properly valued in Irish society? The discussio...

#394 When His Mum Runs the Show: Monster Mother In-Law

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Are some grandparents too involved—or are new parents just being ungrateful?The topic stems from a heartfelt email...

#393 Sanctuary or Struggle: Religion’s Role in Mental Health

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Is religion helping or harming mental health? Can faith be a lifeline—or a source of guilt and repression?Religion...

#392 Only Male and Female – Is Ireland Ready to Decide?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Should Ireland officially recognise only two genders—male and female? The conversation is sparked by recent intern...

Jordan Dargan: From Last-Minute Call-Up to Lord Sugar’s Final Five

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging and refreshingly honest interview, Niall is joined by The Apprentice UK breakout star Jordan Dargan, the only Irish contestant in thi...

#391 Lights, Camera, Censorship? Should Filming Gardai Be Banned?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks a timely and controversial question: Should it be illegal to film Gardaí while they’re on duty? The debate stems from g...

#390 My Husband's Secret Past: More Than Just Friends?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is asking: Is a hidden same-sex relationship in the past a dealbreaker in marriage?The topic arises...

#389 Justice or Injustice? The State of Irish Prisons in 2025

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Do prisoners deserve better living conditions? Live on The Niall Boylan Podcast, we take a hard look at the state of...

#388 Ireland Is a Kip I’m Leaving!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Is Ireland a kip? We received a message from an angry listener who said he’s had enough—he’s packing up his fa...

#387 Is Wanting Children a Reason to Leave?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall is asking: Is wanting children a reason to leave your partner? A listener emailed in to share his h...

#386 The Price of Welcome: Is the EU Migration Pact Worth It?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Is the EU Migration Pact worth it, or are we sacrificing too much to uphold it? With mounting pressure across Europe...

#385 Should I Put My Child in Care? One Parent’s Cry for Help

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall tackles a heart-wrenching and emotionally charged question: Should a parent ever consider putting their child in care—especia...

#384 Perky Problem or Public Nuisance? Molly Malone Gets Supervised

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Is it really inappropriate to touch the statue of Molly Malone, or are Dublin City Council overreacting by hiring supervi...

#383 Should the Irish and British Flags Ever Fly Side by Side? Part 1

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Should the Irish and British flags ever fly side by side? The question arises following a controversial proposal fro...

#383 Should the Irish and British Flags Ever Fly Side by Side? Part 2

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Should the Irish and British flags ever fly side by side? The question arises following a controversial proposal fro...

Katie Hopkins Unleashed: Banned, Bold, and Back on Stage

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lively and provocative episode, Niall Boylan sits down with the infamous Katie Hopkins, known for her fearless opinions and unfiltered comment...

#382 Dare to Care: When Standing By Isn't an Option

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks the crucial question: Would you intervene if you saw someone being attacked? With violence on the rise and more people fin...

#381 Snitchin’ for Riches: Would You Rat for a Reward?

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Would you report someone to the UK Revenue for not paying taxes if there was a financial reward? The UK government h...

#380 When the War Is Over, Is It Time for the Ukrainians to Go Home?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: When the war in Ukraine is over, should Ukrainian refugees be required to return home, or should they be allowed to ...

#379 The Notorious President: Is Ireland Ready for McGregor?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: With all the controversy around Conor McGregor, would you vote for him to be president of Ireland?Conor McGregor has...

#378 From Mourning to Moving On: How Soon Is Acceptable?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall explores a sensitive question: When is the right time to start a new relationship after the death of a partner? A listener reac...

#377 Banks vs. Families: Is Home Repossession Ever Justified?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking, is repossessing homes a necessary evil? The discussion comes from an emotional email sent in by a listener, Dolores,...

#376 Trade Over Textbooks Should Your Child Ditch School for a Career?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall explores a dilemma many parents face: Would you allow your child to leave school to pursue a trade?Pauline, a listener, shares ...

#357 Is Ireland Losing Its Identity or Just Evolving?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Is Ireland losing its national identity, or is it simply evolving with the times? Some argue that Irish traditions are be...

#374 Clean Slate or Public Record? Should Juvenile Offenses Be Erased at 18?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Should juvenile criminal records be wiped clean once someone turns 18, or should past offenses follow them into adulthood...

#373 Not Good Enough for Me: Can Class Bias Break a Relationship?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall discusses a dilemma sent in by a listener who is facing a serious issue in his marriage. The listener and his wife are house hu...

#372 Has the West Gone Soft The Decline of Traditional Masculinity

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall explores a controversial question: Has the West become too soft? A listener, a former Irish army soldier, has written in expres...

#371 Parent or Protector? When a Father Strikes Back at a Bully

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this emotionally charged episode, Niall explores a listener’s intense dilemma: Did he go too far when he hit his son’s bully?A heartbroken pare...

#370 Would You Cross the Line to Keep Your Family Afloat?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall tackles a tough moral dilemma: Would you steal to provide for your family? A listener working a low-paying warehouse job emaile...

#369 Battle of the Sexes: Who Has It Easier Men or Women?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall tackles the age-old debate: Who has it easier—men or women? With gender equality constantly evolving, the conversation explor...

#368 Brotherly Betrayal: Should I Expose the Truth?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall tackles a heartbreaking dilemma sent in by a listener who has discovered that his brother’s wife is having an affair. Now, he...

#367 From Love to Likes: What If Your Partner Profits from OnlyFans?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall delves into a sensitive and modern relationship dilemma: What would you do if your partner sold explicit pictures of themselves...

#366 Ruff Justice: Is Leaving Dogs Out All Day Neglect?

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Is it neglectful to leave dogs outside all day and night, or is it just a different way of raising them?With growing...

#365 Irish Need Not Apply? Croke Park’s Refugee Job Fair

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Was the UN and Indeed-funded job fair for refugees held at Croke Park a bold move to help those in need—or was it ...

#364 Shamrocks and Statesmanship: Who Should Represent Ireland at the White House?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Who should bring the traditional bowl of shamrocks to the White House this year? This annual ritual—a symbol of Ir...

#363 A Name, A Lie, A Marriage on the Brink

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall addresses a challenging question at the intersection of hiring practices and redemption. Inspired by a compelling tweet that hi...

#362 One Offer Only: Should Refusing a Council House Mean Losing Your Place?

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall takes on a topic at the heart of Ireland's housing crisis: should individuals be removed from the housing list if they decline ...

#361 Past Mistakes, Future Blocked: Should Ex-Convicts Get a Second Chance?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into a challenging question at the intersection of hiring practices and redemption. Inspired by a compelling tweet highlighti...

#360 Breaking the Chains: Is Decriminalization the Answer to Drug Addiction?

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking whether decriminalizing drugs could finally break the chains of addiction and reduce the grip of criminal enterprises...

#359 Married & Hiding: The Secret Lives of Gay Men in Straight Marriages

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall challenges us to confront two hard-hitting questions: Do secretly gay men in straight marriages deserve sympathy, and are most ...

#358 Innocent Uploads or Digital Footprints? The Risks of Posting Kids Online

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks: Is it irresponsible to post pictures of your children on social media? With the digital age in full swing, sharing snapsh...

#357 Men in Childcare: Breaking Barriers or Crossing Boundaries?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall tackles a thought-provoking question that challenges traditional gender roles: "Would you be comfortable with a man working in ...

#365 Two Kids, One Love: Would You Take the Leap?

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Niall reads an emotional email from a mother struggling with her son’s relationship choices. She’s worried about his new gir...

#355 When a Kiss Costs Freedom: Luis Rubiales vs. Jenni Hermoso

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Does the punishment fit the crime? Former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales could face up to two and a half y...

#354 Father’s Fury: Is It Wrong for a Child to Share a Bed with Mum’s Partner?

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Is it acceptable for a four-year-old child to share a bed with her mother's partner? The discussion was sparked by a...

#353 Secrets, Lies, and Cover-Ups: Exploring the world of Conspiracy Theories

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall sits down with Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys to delve into the murky world of conspiracy theories. Together, they ...

#352 Under the Weather: Why Is Everyone Feeling Sick?

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall asks why so many people have been feeling unwell over the past year, with both bacterial and viral infections on the rise. Rece...

#351 The Mother-In-Law Standoff: Open Arms or Closed Doors?

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine opening your home to your mother-in-law—a woman who’s been a force in your spouse’s life but, let’s be honest, isn’t exactly your cu...

Counting Chaos: Is Ireland’s Voting System Broken? With Seth Barrett Tillman

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, Niall is joined by Professor Seth Barrett Tillman from Maynooth University’s Law and Criminology department to discu...

#350 Speed Trap or Safety Net? Ireland’s New Speed Laws

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall is asking: Are the new speed laws about saving lives, or are they just another way to generate revenue? Many people are unaware...

#349 Lights Out, Fingers Pointed: Who’s Really to Blame?

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall tackles a heated debate: Is the government at fault when people lose power for extended periods? The discussion follows an emai...

Rocky Is A Fu**ing Legend

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to The Rant, where Niall Boylan and Karl Deeter serve up their signature mix of biting humor, fiery opinions, and unfiltered commentary. ...

Standing Up for Women: Sandra Adams Takes on the Seanad

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niall Boylan talks to Sandra Adams, a forthright and passionate candidate for the NUI panel in the upcoming Seanad elections. Sandra ...