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The Niall Boylan Podcast (They Told Me To Shut Up)
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June 19, 2026
#781 Not Suitable For Broadcast Ep:004
<p>he Weekly Round-Up with Niall Boylan & AJ Walsh</p><p>This week Niall is joined by his former producer and long-time friend AJ Walsh for a lively and no-holds-barred look back at the stories that got everyone talking.</p><p>They discuss the horrific Preston Davey case and the questions being asked following the convictions. They also look at the growing debate around trust in the media as the BBC faces major cuts in an effort to save hundreds of millions of pounds, with programmes and jobs on the chopping block.</p><p>The pair debate the Government's move to back the removal of Ireland's three-day abortion waiting period and ask whether it is a long overdue change or a step too far. They also examine the UK's plans to introduce tougher restrictions on social media access for young people and whether such measures are about protecting children or controlling online speech.</p><p>Finally, they discuss the listener whose marriage is under strain after his wife adopted a vegan lifestyle and began encouraging their children to do the same. Is veganism a personal choice, or can it become a source of division within families?</p><p>As always, Niall and AJ bring their own opinions, challenge each other, and take a look at the stories that sparked the biggest debates of the week.</p>
June 18, 2026
#778 Is The Tricolour Dividing Ireland Instead Of Uniting It? (With John McGuirk)
<p>Has The Irish Flag Been Tarnished? | Niall Talks to John McGuirk</p><p>On this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall speaks to journalist John McGuirk from The Statement about the growing controversy surrounding the Irish tricolour and what it represents in modern Ireland.</p><p>The debate was sparked after former President Mary McAleese criticised the use of Irish flags to intimidate people, saying that using the national flag in that way dishonours Ireland's history and echoes the discrimination once faced by Irish emigrants abroad. She argued that the tricolour should be a symbol of inclusion, not exclusion.</p><p>John McGuirk strongly pushed back, arguing that some commentators are too quick to associate the Irish flag with racism and that many ordinary people are simply expressing pride in their country. He also suggested that the tricolour itself has suffered because of decades of association with republican violence during the Troubles, leaving some people uncomfortable with displays of national identity.</p><p>So where do you stand? Has the Irish flag been unfairly tarnished by its association with the IRA and political violence, or is it offensive to suggest that Ireland's national flag carries any negative connotations? Are some people deliberately trying to demonise expressions of Irish identity, or are concerns about intimidation and exclusion legitimate?</p><p>Niall and John debate the issue, while callers share their views on whether the tricolour remains a symbol of unity for all Irish people or whether it has become one of the most contested symbols in the country.</p>
June 18, 2026
#780 Why I Walked Away From Pride" – Sean Ako Unfiltered
<p>In this episode of The Niall Boylan Podcast, Niall sits down with popular influencer, commentator and outspoken gay man Sean Ako for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about some of the most contentious issues facing society today.</p><p>Sean opens up about his own life, experiences growing up gay, and why he believes many people are afraid to challenge prevailing narratives. The discussion explores gender ideology, transgender activism, gender theory in schools, and why Sean feels many within the LGBT community are reluctant to question certain aspects of the movement.</p><p>Sean also explains why he wants nothing to do with Pride parades or modern Pride events, arguing that they no longer represent people like him. He shares his concerns about identity politics, free speech, and what he sees as the growing divide between ordinary gay people and activist organisations.</p><p>The conversation then turns to Ireland and the country's ongoing immigration challenges. Niall and Sean discuss the pressures on housing, public services, community relations, and whether the Government has lost control of immigration policy.</p><p>It's an honest, thought-provoking and at times controversial discussion that challenges assumptions and asks difficult questions about identity, politics, culture and the future of Ireland.</p>
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