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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 p...
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Yvonne Byrne - Mum’s The Word
Nicky sits down with his mum, Yvonne Byrne, for a chat about family, values and the moments that matter most. From raising a young family to watching...
December 10: From Netflix Dream to Boy Band Reality
This week on Nicky Byrne HQ, Nicky chats to members of December 10, the seven-piece boy band created by Simon Cowell for the Netflix series of the sam...
Ken Doherty: The Night Ireland Stopped for Snooker
This week on Nicky Byrne HQ, Nicky chats to 1997 World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty about the remarkable journey to winning the title at the Crucible....
Big Zuu - Cooking, Culture and THAT Soccer Aid Goal
Nicky sits down with West London rapper, DJ and presenter Big Zuu for a conversation about graft, gratitude and growth. He talks about coming up in We...
Jenny Greene - The story behind our 2FM years
Nicky sits down with one of Ireland’s greatest DJs and his former radio partner, Jenny Greene, for a nostalgic and honest conversation about chemistry...
Ian “H” Watkins - From Steps stardom to finding his own canvas
Nicky sits down with Ian H Watkins for a chat about pop fame, burnout and reinventing yourself. From the whirlwind years of Steps to stepping away at...
Loren Allred - From The Greatest Showman to performing with Westlife
Nicky sits down with singer Loren Allred, best known as the voice behind The Greatest Showman. From global success with Never Enough to performing liv...
Peter Andre - From Mysterious Girl to What Matters Now
This week on Nicky Byrne HQ, Nicky chats to Peter Andre about the journey from Mysterious Girl to where life has taken him since. Peter speaks openly...
Mark Goldbridge - The man behind The United Stand
Nicky sits down with Mark Goldbridge for a conversation about football, criticism and finding a new voice. From office jobs in Dublin to building The...
Rhasidat Adeleke - What it takes to be Ireland’s fastest woman
Nicky sits down with Irish sprint star Rhasidat Adeleke for a powerful conversation about discipline, disappointment and self-belief. From breaking re...
Kingfishr - How Killeagh became the song of the year
Nicky sits down with Kingfishr at a remarkable moment in their story. Just hours after finding out they had secured the Christmas #1 spot in Ireland w...
NBHQ New Year's Day 2026 - Westlife News & Coleen Rooney
In this special New Year's Day episode, Nicky takes a moment to thank everyone who has listened, shared and supported the podcast in 2025, looks ahead...
NBHQ Christmas 2025 - Thank You & Tony Mortimer
In this special Christmas episode, we take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has listened, shared and supported the podcast in 2025, before re...
Lee Brennan - Somebody call 911
Nicky sits down with Lee Brennan, lead singer of 90s hitmakers 911, for a conversation about ambition, identity and resilience. From growing up in Car...
Katherine Jenkins - How a Welsh singer conquered the classical world
Nicky sits down with global classical superstar Katherine Jenkins for a warm and revealing conversation about music, motherhood and the moments that s...
Paul Sinton-Hewitt - How a broken runner built a movement
Nicky sits down with Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE, the founder of parkrun, for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, community, and the power of s...
Samia Longchambon - How 25 years on Coronation Street shaped her life
Nicky sits down with actor and Coronation Street favourite Samia Longchambon for a heartfelt chat about family, fame and finding balance. Celebrating...
Livi Sheldon - Gladiators, setbacks and standing tall
Nicky catches up with athlete and BBC Gladiator Livi Sheldon, known to millions as “Diamond.” In this conversation, Livi opens up about growing up as...
The NBHQ Yearbook - Anniversary Edition
A year of conversations, stories, and special moments. In this anniversary edition, Nicky looks back at some of the standout guests who dropped by the...
James McClean - From football fields to the fight game
Nicky sits down with Irish footballer James McClean for a raw and revealing conversation about life, loyalty and life after football. From growing up...
Chesney Hawkes - The One and Only
Nicky sits down with singer-songwriter Chesney Hawkes for a nostalgic and heartfelt chat about fame, family and second chances. From growing up in a r...
NBHQ 1 Year Ask Me Anything
It’s been one incredible year of Nicky Byrne HQ and what a week for Westlife! To celebrate, Nicky answers your questions in a special Ask Me Anything...
Kellie Harrington - From Portland Row to Olympic gold
Nicky sits down with double Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington for an inspiring chat about life inside and outside the ring. From growing up in...
Shayne Ward - The truth behind life after The X Factor
Nicky chats with singer and actor Shayne Ward about fame, identity and life after The X Factor. Shayne opens up about the whirlwind of overnight succe...
Peter Schmeichel - How did he become the Great Dane of Old Trafford?
Nicky sits down with legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel for a conversation between two former keepers about greatness, grit and glory. From his chi...
Dane Bowers - How did he find another level after Another Level?
Nicky sits down with 90s R&B star Dane Bowers for a candid conversation about fame, fallouts, and finding his way back. From Brit School beginnings to...
Michael Conlan - What he’s really fighting for
Nicky sits down with Irish boxing star Michael Conlan for an unflinching conversation about triumph, controversy, and resilience. From his unforgettab...
Alex Brooker - How The Last Leg turned his biggest fear into his superpower
Nicky sits down with comedian, presenter and The Last Leg star Alex Brooker. From his boy band obsessions and Soccer Aid adventures to dealing with gr...
Jacob Underwood - From Making the Band to making it back with O-Town
Nicky sits down with Jacob Underwood of O-Town for a candid conversation about fame, family, and second chances. Jacob looks back on his journey from...
Ryan Dusick - How did he breathe again after Maroon 5?
Nicky sits down with Ryan Dusick, founding drummer of Maroon 5, for a powerful conversation about success, loss, and redemption. Ryan reflects on the...
Joss Stone - Finding her voice, her freedom, and her village
Nicky sits down with soul superstar Joss Stone for a wide-ranging conversation about life, music, and motherhood. From winning a BBC talent show at ju...
Billy McGuinness - Aslan & How Do You Carry the Flame?
Nicky sits down with Aslan’s Billy McGuinness for a moving and memorable chat about life in one of Ireland’s most beloved bands. Billy opens up about...
Katie McCabe - How She Led Ireland to the World Stage
Nicky sits down with Ireland captain Katie McCabe for a powerful and personal conversation about her journey from kicking ball on the streets of Talla...
James Bourne - From a three-month ultimatum to Busted pop stardom
Nicky sits down with Busted's James Bourne for a candid conversation about life in one of the biggest bands of the early 2000s. James opens up about h...
Tom Grennan - From Self-Doubt to Stadium Stages
Nicky sits down with chart-topping artist Tom Grennan for an open and uplifting conversation about his journey from anxious teenager to arena headline...
Martin Compston - Line of Duty, Soccer Aid, and Life Between Takes
Nicky sits down with actor Martin Compston for a lively, honest, and at times hilarious chat about his unique journey from the football pitch to the b...
Wayne McCullough - How Do You Keep Fighting After the Bell?
Nicky sits down with boxing legend Wayne McCullough for an inspiring and emotional conversation about triumph, tenacity, and the battles fought both i...
Brad Fischetti - LFO, Summer Girls and Life After Loss
Nicky sits down with Brad Fischetti from LFO for an honest, moving, and often surprising conversation about life in one of America’s most beloved boyb...
Ardal O’Hanlon - Father Ted, Fame, and Forging Your Own Path
Nicky sits down with comedian, actor, and author Ardal O’Hanlon for a thoughtful and often hilarious conversation about fame, fear, and forging your o...
Tiffany - I Think We’re Alone Now, Fame at Fifteen & Finding Her Voice Again
Nicky sits down with 80s teen pop icon Tiffany for an open and moving conversation about music, fame, and identity. Tiffany reflects on skyrocketing t...