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  • Oh baby you’re smart!

    Last show of the week and so starts the bank holiday long weekend! The Halloween preparations are in full swing all around,parties,costumes the hole Shibang!

    This morning Vinny and Mary kept us entertained with numerous topics, the highlight being smart children.

    It’s hard enough trying to get used to the ever evolving technological developments and now we have another reason to feel dumb about the learning process! As adults we are relying more on the younger generation to take us through the changes. I guess they are far more capable than we ever were.

    With this role reversal,we are the students being taught by the kids.To add fuel to the fire they can sometimes be as young as four, no kidding, you read that correctly!

    We received texts from parents of four year old children who were able to not only control the remote, but they were also giving lessons on using the internet safely. One very interesting text that came in was about a baby called Mack who was able to use a Mac PC perfectly. Oh the irony!

    I can hold my hand up bravely and admit to running to my 9 year old brother for help. I wonder what’s next,relationship advice!

    The daily dilemma was from a hairdresser who felt she wasn’t getting the chance to move forward with her career. She felt she had spent enough time doing the ordinary mundane jobs like, mopping up and answering the phones or just simply washing hair.

    The texters agreed with Vinny and Mary when they said she should explore her options but not to be hasty in leaving. Handing out a few CV’s wouldn’t hurt but talking it through with her boss could also help. Not communicating our feelings is often why a problem seems larger than life.

    Happy Halloween!

    TA

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    Posted 28/10/2011
  • What’s your ‘Deal Sealer’?

    Today was about those all important deal sealers. Take a moment and go back to the beginning of any relationship you have had, the very start, when things were  just starting to take off and all that was left was that thing, that moment when you knew ‘this person is a keeper’!

    It can range from them making you a lovely cup of tea to just a very good hug! Caller Allan told us what his deal sealer was when he first met his girlfriend, she made him a breakfast bagel with rashers and eggs and he knew she was the one!

    Our Daily Dilemma was from a someone who found out she was dating her ex-boyfriend’s cousin! It really is a small world,the question is what would you do?

    We got flooded with texts shouting that it was fine and the past should be left in the past. Some very good points were brought up which I thought was worth a mention like If she was with the ex for some time and she had never met the cousin chances are they are really not that close. Another was if the cousin is fine with it he has probably already mentioned it to you’re ex so stop worrying.

    Yes,I know that’s a lot of assuming but in situations like this where there are no definite answers,presumptions and common sense is all we have left to rely on.

    Are you looking forward to some more juicy dilemmas, I know I am!

    Vinny and Mary will have more banter for you tomorrow, Adios!

    TA

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    Posted 27/10/2011
  • Have you got the look?

    Have you ever tried to change an ex? And no it’s not a trick question!

    So just how far would you go to change a partners appearance or would you even bother trying to change them? Shouldn’t we love the whole package, well yes but it still doesn’t stop us from wanting to offer a few subtle hints. I don’t think this means you want to change the persons personalty or even try and change them in their entirety, all it means is  you would like them to maybe stop wearing that check trousers or those socks with the holes in them.

    We’ve all gotten the “but it’s my favorite” at some point or other. I know men seem to think women have a habit of trying to change them but it seems that men have been trying to do the same.

    We found out today that subtle hints were being given to encourage a partners outfits through using the medium of gifting. Birthday,anniversaries and even Valentines seemed to be most popular.

    I guess we have had to develop more creative ways to change our partners dress sense since telling them or making them watch episodes of ‘What Not To Wear’ hasn’t worked.

    Today’s dilemma was from an under-appreciated landlord. Being friends with his tenant has lead to a situation where he clearly is not being shown the respect he deserves.This cheeky tenant not only wanted his landlord to replace a table he had broken after having a party, he also had one picked out from a furniture store that he liked and wanted for the house.

    In this situation we know its hard to keep calm and clearly this landlord has been nice throughout which is what has lead to this kind of carry on. Our advice is to put the foot down. Saying what you believe to be right is hard but if you want to be in control and have a house standing at the end of this lease then Mr.Nice guy need to be sent packing. It is his house at the end of the day!

    More tomorrow from Niall Mary and Vinny on Beat Breakfast, Ciao!

    TA

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    Posted 26/10/2011
  • Spooktacular

    It’s that time of year again, no not Christmas,well at least not yet anyway, I’m talking about Halloween! It’s a week away and we are trying to get in the swing of things. Niall and Vinny decided to take a journey to a haunted house, spooky stuff and even they got a little frightened of the scenery.

    Don’t forget to let us know what you are getting up to this Halloween! I’m still trying to figure what I will be dressed as, I think everyone is in that boat!

    I’m not quiet sure what box to put this Daily Dilemma in! Thoughtless friend or maybe they’re not even really friends at all to begin with! So the gist is our listeners sister has told her to include a shy friend a bit more because she was obviously feeling left out, she is neither a drinker or party animal so she doesnt quiet fit in with our listeners other friends.

    To re-iterate what Niall said during the show “we all have different types of friends” so do we really need to alienate someone who is a little shy because she doesn’t fit in with the majority, simple answer is No! Doing something with her one to one could be just as enjoyable as going out drinking and partying with a bigger group!

    That being said if you don’t really consider her a close friend it could be the chance to get to know her better and on a different level,who knows you might actually like the person she is because she’s so different to your other friends.

    Join us for more tomorrow!

    TA

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    Posted 24/10/2011
  • Shameless!

    The nine most annoying things about being single!If you’re single or if you have ever been,then you will agree with some of the comments that came in. I think the undertone of all the comments were pity really and nothing could be worse than being pitied when you clearly don’t think there is anything wrong with you!

    Our daily Dilemma came in from a female listener.She mailed us about her current boyfriend who has a famliy like the Gallaghers from Shameless, if you are unfamiliar,then lets just say scamming the system is on the list of their  many socially unacceptable endeavours.’Should I stay with my partner if his family repulses me?’

    It’s fair to say that  it’s going to be a tough one if she chooses to stay in the relationship, moving away with the boyfriend could be a good idea to help the situation but it still would not take her away from it completely as it is his family,the other option would be to just accept them.

    We all agreed that it wouldn’t be a great idea to ring up the  social welfare and report the family that would just cause more problems than it’s worth.

    To get the day started join us tomorrow morning for another Beat Breakfast.

    TA

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    Posted 18/10/2011
  • Bridezilla…Shut up you wagon!

    So today was all about the joys of giving birth or should I say the not so joyful moments. For instance when those contractions hit home, the water breaks and you know it’s only a matter of minutes before  that baby makes a break for it! We all know how it goes by now. Well what about those times when the baby doesn’t stick to the plan?

    This unusual runner is what sparked the topic, she is some woman if I do say so myself! We had some very amazing stories form callers and texters from giving birth on the side of the road to being wrongly diagnosed with a gallstone and then giving birth to a baby while going for a wee! I thought these things only happened in the movies, apparently not.

    Never in the history of Beat breakfast has the five letter word BITCH been used as much and with as much anger. This bridezilla was seen as ”right cow” after she humiliated her “friend” in front of a table full of guests!One thing a wedding is suppose to simulate is happiness but what this bride brought to her guests was discomfort and humiliation served with a side of bitch!

    As if that wasn’t enough,after our listener decided to leave the wedding because her personal life  had been questioned in front of everyone and she felt belittled,this bridezilla couldn’t leave it there she decided to attack even after her day was over.She went one step further by telling our listener off for ruining her day by leaving! Talk about kicking the horse when it’s down. Here is what a caller had to say about this travesty,listen here! Well said Claire I don’t think there is anything I can add to that,wait,maybe there is…WAGON!

    Back tomorrow morning for some more banter and juicy dilemmas.

    TA

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    Posted 12/10/2011
  • ‘Keeping mum’

    Love was in the air and it’s not even valentines who says it has to be. We asked what was the weirdest place you have ever gotten asked out or met someone?

    I guess guys are more romantic than we thought. Romance isn’t dead afterall. In the back of my mind I have always assumed that the 21st century has become so obsessed with living life in the fast lane that loving had become the same way,easy, fast and efficient. But I guees my theory has been disapproved.

    Yes!We can still communicate without texting, emailing, tweeting or blogging. A man can approach a woman,spark a conversation and ask him or her out.Simple face to face interaction with none of this technology business getting in the way.

    The daily dilemma had us trying to keep our breakfasts down. ‘I’m  getting off with my best friends mam, should I tell him?’

    WHAT?No! Your options are in two words ‘keep mum’  metaphorically or literally, pardon the pun! Mother should know better but so should you.

    More tomorrow!

    TA

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    Posted 11/10/2011
  • Badkisserexposed.com!

    The cool down after the Poptober madness.It was the first event of its kind hosted by Beat102103, the day could only be described as  “Jedley” or “Jepic”!People came from far and wide to see Jedward, Belle Amie and Key West take to the stage. If  i’m honest I’m very sad it’s over fingers crossed there is more Poptober madness next year!

    Does a bad kisser deserve to get a second chance, should we go through the trouble of  teaching them the right techniques?

    Our listener emailed in that Dilemma for us. It was a split vote, we had two teams at the end of the debate. Team A) “Aw give him a go, he can change”  and team B) Nope he’s not worth it that’s a deal breaker “Phase him out”

    With over 3 billion men on the planet you may not get to meet every one but its safe to say we don’t have a shortage anyway, you might find one you like the next time!

    Unless you think he’s the one and you want to take on the painstaking challenge of trying to mould him into what you want,but wait, haven’t they always told us that we should never try to change a man?

    Talk tya bright and early tomorrow morning!

    TA

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    Posted 10/10/2011
  • Dog days

    We decided to take big movie names and put our own Irish twist on them. Here is a clip of some of the funnier suggestions listen here. I’ll throw these in as well, American Pie/Irish Tart, Knocked UP/ Up the Duff, Alcatraz/A legger from the Joy and one final attempt Debbie does Dallas/Jacinta does Dungarvan. Hahaha!

    The Daily Dilemma came in from a listener that is terrified of dogs,so guess what his girlfriend does, she gets a dog as a pet behind his back.

    The poor chap has been terrified ever since the dog arrived into his home and his other half is adamant that the doggy is there to stay. He thinks she is secretly amused by the whole thing.

    I say protest and if that doesn’t work threaten to go because it isn’t your home if you’re scared to be in it!

    Same time,same place tomorrow folks.

    TA

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    Posted 5/10/2011
  • Genius inventions revealed!

    Sometimes it’s the those little things that instantly make us grateful for the clever minds out there, the ones who got there first. So we thought we would compile a list of our own for those affordable inventions that we just can’t live without or that you just think to yourself ‘Thank God someone thought of this!’

    For instance duct tape and even double sided sticky tape. If you’re a woman then you know the importance of the double sided sticky tape. That Jennifer Lopez green Versace dress just wouldn’t have been the same without the stuff. Our text line came in with these gems, clothes pegs, baby wipes and Velcro. Here is a list of some more if you’re intrigued.

    Today’s Daily Dilemma came in from a listener who is infatuated with one of his hot classmates. She flirts with him and makes him feel like he has got a chance but she has a boyfriend and keeps calling him her “nicest friend“.

    We’re afraid that he might already be in the friend zone. What she sounds like is a flirty girl who is used to male attention, what she doesn’t sound like is the kind of girl who would be shy of admitting her feelings. I think that if he wants to take a chance then he should, but, he should be mindful that the response he is looking for, may not be on the cards.

    Join Niall, Mary and Vinny tomorrow morning at 6.50

    TA

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    Posted 4/10/2011

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