Nicky Byrne HQ

By Nicky Byrne

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

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Number 1: Gaby Roslin - How did she make live TV look so easy?
Nicky sits down with beloved broadcaster Gaby Roslin for an in-depth chat about her life in television, radio and entertainment. Gaby reflects on dreaming of becoming a presenter from the age of three, her early days on Saturday morning TV, and the live moments that taught her to thrive when everything goes wrong. She opens up about working with Terry Wogan, the power of kindness, and why listening is still the most important skill in broadcasting. From The Big Breakfast and Children in Need to Magic Radio, Westlife’s earliest TV memories and her lifelong mission to spread joy, Gaby shares what it truly takes to connect with people and keep loving what you do. 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 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 and Robbie Keane via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 30, 202654min
Number 2: Kevin Simm - How did Liberty X, The Voice and Wet Wet Wet lead him back to himself?
Nicky sits down with singer Kevin Simm to discuss Liberty X, The Voice, Wet Wet Wet and the long road back to believing in himself. Kevin reflects on growing up football-mad in Lancashire, discovering singing almost by accident, and working the pubs and clubs before Popstars changed everything. 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 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, Robbie Keane, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 27, 20261h 22min
Number 3: Brendan Cole - How did Strictly’s first winner find his next step?
Nicky sits down with dancer, broadcaster and Strictly Come Dancing original Brendan Cole for an in-depth chat about the career, confidence and chaos behind life in the ballroom. Brendan reflects on growing up in New Zealand, leaving home with a one-way ticket and £1,000 in his pocket, and the drive that took him from building sites to the biggest dance floor on television. He opens up about winning the very first series of Strictly, the pressure of becoming one of the show’s biggest personalities, and what happened when that chapter finally came to an end. 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 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 and Robbie Keane via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 06, 20261h 14min
Number 4: Antony Costa - How did he All Rise from pub gigs to pop glory?
Nicky sits down with Blue star Antony Costa for an in-depth chat about his journey from singing in pubs and clubs as a teenager to becoming part of one of the biggest boy bands of the 2000s. Antony opens up about the graft behind the early years, the healthy rivalry with Westlife, Blue’s huge success in Italy, and those pinch-me moments working with Elton John and Stevie Wonder. From All Rise and If You Come Back to I’m a Celebrity, Blood Brothers and life after Blue’s first chapter, Antony shares what it truly takes to keep going, keep performing and build a career beyond the boy band years. 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 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 and Robbie Keane via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 16, 20261h 7min
Number 5: Lee Sharpe - How did football’s pop star light up the game?
Nicky sits down with former Manchester United, Leeds United and England star Lee Sharpe for an in-depth chat about fame, football and finding yourself after the game. Lee reflects on breaking through at Manchester United as a teenager, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson, the rise of the Sharpey Shuffle, and what it was really like to become one of the most recognizable young footballers of his generation. 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 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, Robbie Keane, Chris Kirkpatrick, Tiffany, James Bourne, Ardal O'Hanlon via https://nickybyrnehq.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 20, 202642min