Nicky sits down with comedian, actor, and author Ardal O’Hanlon for a thoughtful and often hilarious conversation about fame, fear, and forging your own path. Best known as the beloved Father Dougal, Ardal reflects on the surreal rise of Father Ted, the weight of overnight success, and how it shaped his creative choices ever since. He opens up about his stand-up roots, writing novels, staying grounded in the face of stardom, and why laughter remains his guiding light.

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Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Gary Barlow, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, 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, Coleen Rooney, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams, Five, Chris Kirkpatrick & Tiffany via https://nickybyrnehq.com/

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Nicky sits down with 80s teen pop icon Tiffany for an open and moving conversation about music, fame, and identity. Tiffany reflects on skyrocketing to global stardom at just fifteen with “I Think We’re Alone Now,” the challenges of growing up in the public eye, and how she fought to be taken seriously as an artist. She shares her battles with burnout, self-discovery, and the moment she found her voice again, both literally and creatively.

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

Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Gary Barlow, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, 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, Coleen Rooney, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams and Five via https://nickybyrnehq.com/

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Nicky sits down with Chris Kirkpatrick, founding member of *NSYNC, for a wide-ranging chat about the rise and lasting impact of one of the biggest boybands in history. Chris opens up about how *NSYNC was built from scratch, the early rivalry with Backstreet Boys, and the unexpected twists that shaped his career. He shares personal stories about working with Lou Pearlman, navigating the whirlwind of global fame, and coping with life when the stadium tours stopped. From boyband battles to reunions and fatherhood, Chris reflects with honesty and gratitude on the wild ride that changed his life.

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

Nicky Byrne HQ is out every Thursday. Listen to all past episodes with Five, Brian McFadden, Katie Price, Gary Barlow, Michael Flatley, Jo O'Meara, 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, Coleen Rooney, MC Harvey, Piers Morgan, Cian Ducrot, Steve Collins, Ben Adams and Five via https://nickybyrnehq.com/

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