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Month: February 2025


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

Old Mate | February 20, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall addresses a challenging question at the intersection of hiring practices and redemption. Inspired by a compelling tweet that highlighted the struggle of an individual unable….

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One Offer Only: Should Refusing a Council House Mean Losing Your...

Old Mate | February 19, 2025 close
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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 an offer of a council house? The issue was….

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Locked Out of Life: Should Ex-Convicts Get a Second Chance? ...

Old Mate | February 18, 2025 close
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In this episode, we dive into a challenging question at the intersection of hiring practices and redemption. Inspired by a compelling tweet highlighting how a past petty conviction can derail a….

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Breaking the Chains: Is Decriminalization the Answer to Drug ...

Old Mate | February 17, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall is asking whether decriminalizing drugs could finally break the chains of addiction and reduce the grip of criminal enterprises. Karl Deeter brings his well-researched….

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Married & Hiding: The Secret Lives of Gay Men in Straight ...

Old Mate | February 13, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall challenges us to confront two hard-hitting questions: Do secretly gay men in straight marriages deserve sympathy, and are most men hiding their true sexuality….

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Innocent Uploads or Digital Footprints? The Risks of Posting ...

Old Mate | February 12, 2025 close
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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 snapshots of our kids has become second nature….

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Men in Childcare: Breaking Barriers or Crossing Boundaries? ...

Old Mate | February 11, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall tackles a thought-provoking question that challenges traditional gender roles: “Would you be comfortable with a man working in a creche?” As the discussion unfolds….

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Two Kids, One Love: Would You Take the Leap? Episode 356

Old Mate | February 10, 2025 close
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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 girlfriend—a young woman working in retail with no….

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

Old Mate | February 6, 2025 close
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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 years in jail for his controversial kiss on….

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#354 Father’s Fury: Is It Wrong for a Child to Share a Bed ...

Old Mate | February 5, 2025 close
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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 an email from a concerned father who is livid….

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Secrets, Lies, and Cover-Ups: Exploring the world of Conspiracy ...

Old Mate | February 4, 2025 close
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In this episode, Niall sits down with Gordon Rochford from Those Conspiracy Guys to delve into the murky world of conspiracy theories. Together, they examine some of the most provocative….

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

Old Mate | February 3, 2025 close
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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. Recent studies and public health reports point to a….


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    A Name, A Lie, A Marriage on the Brink Episode 363
    Niall Boylan

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