
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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureMusic | |||

Nicky celebrates 100 episodes by revisiting the conversations, laughs, tears and unforgettable guests that shaped the podcast. He also explains why the HQ is taking a pause as Westlife’s 25th anniversary world tour begins. This isn’t goodbye, just th... more
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 ... more
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 ... more
Nicky sits down with poet, writer and bestselling author Donna Ashworth for an in-depth chat about the words that find people in their hardest and happiest moments. Donna reflects on starting to write during lockdown, using poetry to steady herself, ... more
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Wonderful listening, great show 👏🏻
Love listening to Nicky’s podcasts amazing
Thanks for starting the pod, Nicky! I loved the episode with Jo and appreciated that you’re asking and have permission to ask the deeper questions and going beyond the surface level stuff.
I’m waiting for a Kavana episode now that he’s released his book which is taking off, or an episode with Jon from SClub since Celebs Go Dating.
Love the pod. Always look forward to hearing this pod on Thursday and he makes the bands / members comfortable when they speak about their experience. So so amazing!! Great job Nicky 🩵
I enjoy the guests and Nicky is a nice man but please stop advising people to get in a room and talk it out. Poor intelligent Tony Mortimer is dealing with an angry man who ran himself over after eating a potato and you’re trying to get them around a camp fire singing Kum By Ya. Then Ben Adams you’re telling to reach out to grieving families. So inappropriate. That combined with thinking everyone was a Westlife fan (yeah of course 5ive & E17 loved you!)& crowbarring your name into everyone’s ult... more
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The show centers on candid conversations with figures from pop, music, sports, and entertainment, often exploring career pivots, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the human side of fame. Episodes mix nostalgia with practical career insights, peppered with humor and personal storytelling, making it appealing to fans of music culture, performance careers, and media careers who enjoy intimate, long-form chats. A notable strength is the host's easy rapport and ability to guide deep, and sometimes probing, conversations while keeping the tone warm and entertaining.
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Nicky Byrne HQ launched 2 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Donna Ashworth
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5. Marlon Jackson
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