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- 6 days ago54 min
Aaron Rowe - Irish music, big breaks and believing in yourself
Nicky 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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 13m
Andreas Carlsson - The songwriter behind some of pop’s biggest hits
Nicky 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.
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Anna Haugh - MasterChef judge, Irish food and becoming one of the best
Nicky 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.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.
- 3 weeks ago56 min
Aston Merrygold - JLS, fame and finding life beyond the band
Nicky 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.
- Apr 16, 20261h 3m
Kym Marsh - How did she survive the pop machine and conquer the cobbles?
Nicky 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.
- Apr 9, 20261h 36m
Robbie Keane - Management, Mindset and Playing for Ireland
Nicky 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.
- Apr 2, 20261h 36m
Rick Astley - The surreal second life of Never Gonna Give You Up
Nicky 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.
- Mar 26, 20261h 20m
Oti Mabuse - 2 Time Strictly Champion and Beyond
Nicky 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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About Nicky Byrne HQ
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 lo
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