Podcast
Nicky Byrne HQ
Hosted by Nicky Byrne · EN
Ever wondered what it's like to navigate the world of pop and entertainment from the inside? Join Nicky Byrne, member of the 55+ million-selling group Westlife, as he takes you behind the scenes in his brand-new podcast, Nicky Byrne HQ. With a career spanning decades, Nicky has seen it all and has plenty of stories to share from his unique perspective as both a performer and presenter.
Between TV shows, stadium tours, and countless flights, Nicky rarely gets the chance to sit down and truly connect with the fascinating people he meets. Now, from his state-of-the-art home HQ studio, he finally can. Each episode, Nicky chats with a variety of guests, diving deep into candid conversations that are both insightful and entertaining.
Stream Nicky Byrne HQ and discover the stories behind the stars, the music, and the moments that define pop culture. Whether you're a longtime Westlife fan or just curious about the life of a pop star, Nicky’s podcast offers an intimate look at the people and stories that shape the entertainment world. Don’t miss out on these unfiltered conversations, only on Nicky Byrne HQ.
Find out more at https://nickybyrnehq.com/
Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.
Have you signed up for Nicky's Substack newsletter yet? Get exclusive stories, behind the scenes content and more at https://nickybyrne.substack.com/
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Ashley Parker Angel - From O-Town and Broadway to Fatherhood, Wellness and Starting Again
1w ago01:26:08Tap to summarizeThis episode includes a conversation about health and wellness products. While this is not a paid promotion, our guest, Ashley Parker Angel, is sharing his personal experiences and opinions. Any claims made about health benefits are based on his views and should not be taken as medical advice. If you're considering supplements or lifestyle changes, it's always best to do your own research and consult with a qualified healthcare professional.Nicky sits down with singer, actor and former O-Town star Ashley Parker Angel for an in-depth chat about his journey from boy band success to life beyond the spotlight. Ashley opens up about fame at a young age, the personal cost of chasing success, and the challenges he faced with family, identity and mental health along the way. From O-Town and Broadway to fatherhood, wellness and starting again on his own terms, Ashley shares what it truly takes to keep moving forward.This episode also contains discussions on sensitive topics that may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised, please see the links to helplines and resources for support below.International Mental Health Helplines: https://www.helpguide.org/find-helpHelp for suicidal thoughts: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/For suicide prevention and support in Ireland: www.pieta.ieMental health support, including depression, anxiety, and trauma: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions. Have you signed up for Nicky's Substack newsletter yet? Get exclusive stories, behind the scenes content and more at https://nickybyrne.substack.com/Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bernard O’Shea - How does he turn everyday Irish life into comedy gold?
2w ago02:00:25Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with comedian and broadcaster Bernard O’Shea for an in-depth chat about his journey from playing music with his father to building a career in stand-up, radio and television. Bernard opens up about middle age, family life, the art of finding comedy in ordinary moments, and why everyday Irish life still gives him his best material. From carveries to football to the chaos of parenting, Bernard shares what it really takes to keep people laughing.Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions. Have you signed up for Nicky's Substack newsletter yet? Get exclusive stories, behind the scenes content and more at https://nickybyrne.substack.com/Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Aaron Rowe - Irish music, big breaks and believing in yourself
3w ago00:54:06Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with Irish singer Aaron Rowe to talk about his journey from playing covers in Dublin pubs to finding his own voice as an artist. Aaron reflects on the grind of pub gigs, the chance encounters that changed everything with Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran, and the moment he finally backed himself. He also speaks about leaving home, carrying guilt, embracing Irish music, and why he wants young people from backgrounds like his to believe that more is possible.Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions. Have you signed up for Nicky's Substack newsletter yet? Get exclusive stories, behind the scenes content and more at https://nickybyrne.substack.com/Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Andreas Carlsson - The songwriter behind some of pop’s biggest hits
4w ago01:13:35Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with hit songwriter and producer Andreas Carlsson for a chat about the music that shaped a generation. Andreas reflects on his journey to the heart of the Cheiron Studios hit machine, where he helped create songs for Westlife, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and more. He opens up about writing some of the biggest pop songs of all time, shares the stories behind those records, and reveals the real inspiration behind When You’re Looking Like That.Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions. Have you signed up for Nicky's Substack newsletter yet? Get exclusive stories, behind the scenes content and more at https://nickybyrne.substack.com/Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Anna Haugh - MasterChef judge, Irish food and becoming one of the best
Apr 3001:03:13Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with chef, restaurateur and MasterChef judge Anna Haugh for an conversation about her life in food. Anna reflects on growing up in Tallaght, finding her path in the kitchen, and the journey from opening tins of fruit cocktail to becoming one of the most respected Irish chefs working in Britain. She opens up about ambition, motherhood, the business of running restaurants, and why telling the story of Irish food still matters so much to her. Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions. Have you signed up for Nicky's Substack newsletter yet? Get exclusive stories, behind the scenes content and more at https://nickybyrne.substack.com/Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Aston Merrygold - JLS, fame and finding life beyond the band
Apr 2300:56:40Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with Aston Merrygold about his life in music. Aston reflects on his rise to fame with JLS, the intensity of the X Factor years, and what it was like to grow up in the spotlight. He opens up about fatherhood, fame, life after the charts, and how his relationship with music has changed over the years.Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Kym Marsh - How did she survive the pop machine and conquer the cobbles?
Apr 1601:03:10Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with pop star and actress Kym Marsh for an in-depth chat about her journey from reality television pioneer to a Coronation Street favourite. Kym opens up about the highs and lows of her early career, the overwhelming pressure of being in the band Hear'Say, and her difficult decision to step away. From embracing the theatrical stage to sharing heartwarming memories of a night out in Dublin with her late dad, Kym shares what it truly takes to reinvent her career and keep moving forward.Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Robbie Keane, Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Robbie Keane - Management, Mindset and Playing for Ireland
Apr 901:36:03Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with former Ireland captain Robbie Keane for an conversation about his life in football. Robbie reflects on his journey from a young striker to Ireland’s record goal scorer, the highs of playing on the world stage, and the pressure of leading his country. He opens up about the mindset behind big moments, the reality of taking penalties, and how he has transitioned into management with a new perspective on the game. Along the way, a surprise phone call from another Irish football legend stops the conversation in its tracks...Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Rick Astley - The surreal second life of Never Gonna Give You Up
Apr 201:36:42Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with Rick Astley to talk about the unexpected journey of Never Gonna Give You Up from eighties smash to internet phenomenon. Rick reflects on sudden fame, navigating it alone, and how a whole new generation discovered his music through the Rickroll. It’s a story of timing, perspective and a career that keeps finding new life. Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Oti Mabuse - 2 Time Strictly Champion and Beyond
Mar 2601:20:13Tap to summarizeNicky sits down with Oti Mabuse for a chat about ambition, discipline and the journey to the top. From her childhood in South Africa to becoming a two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion and now a leading TV judge on Ireland's Dancing With The Stars, Oti reflects on hard work, family sacrifice and what it takes to keep winning. Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Gary Barlow, Kellie Harrington, Peter Andre, Coleen Rooney, James McClean, Katie McCabe, Joss Stone, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan, Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, Martin Compston, Chris Kamara, Louis Walsh, NSync's Joey Fatone, Bertie Ahern, East 17's Tony Mortimer, Cecelia Ahern, Paul McGrath, Samantha Mumba, Tom Davis, Five's Scott Robinson, Kodaline's Steve Garrigan, Ronan Keating, Sinitta, Jay McGuiness, Jill Scott, II Divo's Sébastien Izambard, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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