Nicky Byrne HQ

Nicky sits down with Team GB sprinter and Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey for an in-depth chat about his journey from becoming the fastest teenager in the world to finding a new audience as Nitro. Harry opens up about competing alongside Usain Bolt, overcoming serious injuries and learning to celebrate every achievement along the way. From the athletics track to Saturday night television, Harry shares how positivity, resilience and a love of performing helped him become one of Gladiators’ biggest stars.

Nicky Byrne HQ is produced by Studz Entertainments in association with SwanMcG Productions.

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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/
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Nicky sits down with pop icon Debbie Gibson for an in-depth chat about her journey from teenage sensation to enduring entertainer. Debbie opens up about the pressures of finding fame at 16, her struggles with anxiety, and the extraordinary bond she shared with her mother and manager. From writing and producing record-breaking hits to Broadway and beyond, Debbie shares what it takes to keep creating, evolving and enjoying the journey nearly four decades later.

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/
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Nicky sits down with Simon Neil, frontman of Biffy Clyro, for an in-depth chat about music, football, friendship and the songs that stay with people. Simon reflects on growing up in Ayr, forming Biffy with childhood friends Ben and James, and building a career from noisy pub gigs to festival headline stages. He opens up about songwriting, Scottish identity, Celtic and Rangers, life on tour, and the unexpected journey of Many of Horror after it was covered on The X Factor. From Soccer Aid to stadium shows, Simon shares why music still feels like magic.

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/
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In a World Cup special, Nicky sits down with former Liverpool and Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer for an in-depth chat about his journey from Birkenhead and pub football to the Premier League and the World Cup stage. Jason opens up about life at Liverpool, the famous Spice Boys era, sharing dressing rooms with huge characters, and the Ireland goal against the Netherlands that fans still talk about today. From Roy Keane stories to Italia ’90 memories, FA Cup moments and the emotional reality of life after football, Jason shares what it really means to give everything for the game.

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/
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Nicky sits down with professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington for an in-depth chat about his journey from a football family to the ballroom floor. Kai opens up about choosing dance over football, becoming a world champion as a teenager, and the moment Britain’s Got Talent changed his path. From Dancing with the Stars in Ireland to the pressure, pain and glamour of Strictly, Kai shares what it really takes to perform at the highest level and keep dancing through it all.

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/
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