Q102's The Weekend Buzz with Nicola Bardon

Soooo you guys have been so supportive in the last month, I am BLOWN AWAY!I didn't think anyone listened anymore so I have popped back on with news of my new podcast, Tis Yourself! Come and have a listen and see if you might enjoy an episode!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A must listen for anyone hoping to make a change to the planet, wanting to do their bit during the pandemic for our world, or just a fan of David Attenborough! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How much would you love to get away from your 5k and see other people, hug them? And do a bit of work outside?Well Duncan James got that chance when he took part in new MTV show- Celebs on the Farm, airing Monday at 9!We chatted about that... and which celeb started calling midway through our chat?! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lisa McHugh may be known for her singing voice, but while in lockdown, she is putting that voice to another use, asking the questions instead of being interviewed herself!The singer has launched a podcast but also spoke about being a singer in these weird times, how she got into the biz and also what it is like to be a woman in country music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with husband and wife Gary and Lariche about life on the couch as the stars of Gogglebox.I found out how they met (shoutout to Centra) and what big life celebration they are reaching this year! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I chat to the creator and host of my FAVOURITE podcast I Secretly Recorded My Boyfriend!It is exactly what it says on the tin, Jo recorded her boyfriend and the result is hilarious!We caught up about how he feels about his fame- after 100 episodes where he had no idea!i See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She has been the cheery upbeat leader on this year's show, but struggled last week when she put on a half pound.I caught up with her to see how she felt afterwards, while she tells me about her sexy curves and how the people of Cavan are cheering her on! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myself and Aidan caught up with former model and body positivity influencer Roz about meeting Mary McAleese, the modelling days and the pressure and using her social media for goodA short chat but a must for fans See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his first ever radio interview, I caught up with Ben, who plays Darragh, and we had a great chat!We discussed everything from Carrigstown to a change in career, dyslexia to Darragh and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pamela Uba was one of the frontline workers who received the Pfizer vaccine this week.And when she is not busy trying to fight the disease in the lab, she is modelling and hoping to become Miss Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Owen and discussed stand-up vs Hardy Bucks, how it all began and writing a stand-up tour during Covid times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Without a doubt, Law and Order SVU is my favourite show on the planet. So when I finally got the chance to chat with one of the cast, of COURSE I was going to fan girl.I caught up with Peter over Zoom, from New York to Dublin, and we talked Carisi, Rollisi, Mariska, Ice-T, BLM and so much more!Honestly, one of my favourite chats ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Toy Show this year was more special than ever. The kids were absolute stars and there was much less toys than usual.Mikie Moloney was one of the lucky kids asked to perform, and chose a song by his favourite singer, Dermot Kennedy.Little did he know that the man himself was going to appear... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In my last episode of the season, I chatted to Hollyoaks star Anna about what lies ahead for Sienna this Christmas!As the one who attracts the most drama in the village, what could be next?And Anna explains why her Christmas is quiet in comparison to her characters See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want to do something lovely this Christmas? AH GO ON GO ONLittlehill Animal Sanctuary rescues the hens that are sent to be slaughtered at just 18 months of age, and adopts them to families around the country.Actress Pauline McLynn is their patron and she joined us on the Breakfast Show to talk about it all See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stevie Rock is a Dublin rapper who has now released a Christmas single!How did he go from opening for LL Cool J to singing a Christmas tune? Have a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I had an absolute ball chatting to Jason Bell!NFL star, TV star, podcast star and now Strictly star, we chatted parenthood, moving to the UK, why he sees nothing as a failure and why he is going to be my new life coach!:)And RTE, if you are listening, sign him up!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Miss Dublin contestant Ciara Whelan, as she joins other Miss Ireland hopefuls who have gone bare-faced to show their natural beauty and raise money for charityText MAKEUPFREE to 50300 to donate See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a youngster, Robbie Doyle was destined for a life on the football field. But he soon learned it is not as easy as it looks. After a career in England playing for Blackburn, he came home to Ireland and pulled on several jerseys in the Eircom League. He reveals what coming home was like after being tipped for greatness, and how he has a new career behind the mike See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish charity Threshold are under pressure as they try and stop thousands of people becoming homeless. So they have launched a Christmas appeal, where some of our favourite stars read Christmas tales, including Tom Vaughan Lawlor, Brendan Gleeson and, my guest, Louise O'Neill See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Breakfast Show on Q102, myself and Aidan chatted to RuthAnne about the lack of Irish acts in the Irish charts and hat we can all do to hear more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I chatted with Ruth Medjber about lockdown leaving her jobless.As a music photographer, she had to leave the tour bus and stay at home.So she instead went to people's homes and took pictures from outside, resulting in an iconic new book-Twilight Together See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Natalie Ann Jamieson, or Amy Wyatt from Emmerdale, about life in lockdown in the UK, what's up for Amy in love and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So I got the chance to chat to etiquette expert, podcast host and the best friend of Jordan North, Mr William Hanson!I was a big fan of their Help I Sexted My Boss podcast before I knew Jordan was going into the castle, and now he is the nation's king!So what is it like for his best friend watching, how does he feel about him not washing his pants, and will Producer Ben become Presenter Ben?Have a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Breakfast Show, myself and Aidan Cooney caught up with Shane Richie's son Shane about how his dad is getting on in the Castle, his secret message to his family and who his dad's biggest rival for the crown is! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Irish actress Lacy Moore, star of Emmerdale, the Fall and so much more!She tells me about her new show and why she skipped the Leaving Cert for San Fran! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Sean at his London base where we discussed his new book, Fuel, GAA and why Tullow is always home.And I remind him of boozing with him at the Cock n Bull in Sydney and we talk the worries about being out when people are filming See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conor is the new ambassador with Down Syndrome Ireland and wants people to can to get involved- he has a 21 day challenge for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dubliner Aisli is one of the Irish contestants on BBC's The Search with Little Mix, and she can't imagine anything better than her life right now!We chat about auditioning, leaving college hopes behind and why everyone should go for their dreams See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Jonny McPherson about his storyline with Leyla and Gabby, and how that will work out!And he talks about playing multiple doctors in Emmerdale See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pat is one of the Irish ambassadors for Movember, but he has long been an inspiration for people to be their best self and to look after themselves. We chatted about this, about loneliness and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an interview from the Breakfast Show, myself and Liam caught up with Amy Huberman about her new show and ended up chatting about Home and Away, Alf Stewart and reunions on the N11!!Have a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ireland are set to take on Italy and France in the postponed Six Nations games, and Matt Williams will be commentating for Virgin Media TV.We chatted about Ireland's hopes, Johnny Sexton's role, and how the Italian game will set us up for match day in Paris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Saccone Jolys are easily Ireland's most famous YouTube family, with Anna, Jonathan and their four kids sharing life at home in London.I spoke to Anna about what life is like off-camera, how Jonathan helped her through her eating disorder and how she avoids trolls online.She also reveals how she confronted one troll in an airport and how that worked out! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I spoke to Belfast boy Thom about releasing music in a pandemic, busking in the big city and why the Olympia is the best place in the world to perform. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did I manage to keep my cool with Schitt's Creek star Noah Reid?! Well no, but hell we had the craic!We chatted burning boxes, music v acting, LA v Toronto, why we Hate This Town, partying in Dublin and of course, Patrick and David. A must listen for fans of his music and his acting. A lovely lovely fella, who I will have the pints and the trad session for when he is back in town! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was an actual honour to chat to Joe Lo Truglio!! He is the star of one of my favourite shows, Brooklyn 99, but also he is a hilarious actor in so many other roles. We chatted about his Irish citizenship and using his passport to get away from Trump haha!We also chatted about his infamous stag party in Ireland, the Comey Rule, Brooklyn, Reno 911 and SOOOO much more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was fab to chat to Love Island's Laura Anderson about influencers editing their pics, and why they need to own it.She also talked about moving home to Scotland and her fears of people thinking she failed, and starting her own business with her hairdressing skills. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna launched the annual Trick or Treat for Temple Street, which is in bad need of funds due to Covid. She talks about working with her kids, lockdown and Ireland AM! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a few months since I spoke to Isaac and he has been busy in lockdown, but not working out, I was glad to hear!We chatted about new music, staycationing and adjusting to the new normal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Ireland's most famous MUA, Keilidh about how it all began to where she is now. From not getting the points in her Leaving Cert she wanted, to using her positive thinking to change it all around.And now she can see the benefits, as she launched her own make-up line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Roxanna Nic LIam to talk about how Fair City is responding to Covid, why being in an on-screen couple who is fighting is better than one who can't kiss, and how lockdown affected the arts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was the opportunity of a lifetime, a chance to chat to legendary Hollywood actor James Brolin all the way from the US. We chatted about filming in Connemara, lockdown with wife Barbara Streisand, his kids, including actor son Josh Brolin and he puts a call out to Irish directors to get him in a movie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Richard Flood from his home in LA to talk all things Grey's Anatomy, Covid and going back to work. The Irish actor has been named as a series regular for season 17, and while he got the job in less than a week, he said it's took more than that See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I caught up with Ross Adams from Hollyoaks ahead of the show's return. Off air for months, we are now seeing our faves return to the village, but what has happened since?Did Scott marry Mitchell or did Walter or Toby ruin the big day?And we chat about Ross' TikTok and why he loves Teresa Mannion! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Dayl and I caught up about putting his life and dancing school on hold, branching out into podcasts, and how we will soon be co-presenting! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many people know Mike from years of press junkets for entertainment.ie. But now he is freelance and yet he is getting the biggest celebs and most controversial name and for his podcast. Bill Burr, Amanda Knox and Anthony Scaramucci are just some of the people he has released on The Delve with Mike Sheridan. Now Nicola interviews him. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I caught up with your new ice-cream man, Danny O'Reilly of the Coronas. One of Ireland's most successful bands, they had to think outside the box to promote their new album. We talk music, his mam and why a Declan Nerney gig sounds unreal right about now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Myself and Liam caught up with model and former Dancing with the Stars celeb Grainne about how she waltzed off DWTS and back into nursing in a pandemic! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I spoke to Sophie as she celebrated not only her 18th birthday, but her new single! Not bad for someone still in school!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, I caught up with Brendan Murray to talk his new music, lockdown, and how he was left stranded on a ship! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.