Podcasts about Westlife

“Hey everybody, welcome back to When Words Fail, Music Speaks—the spot where we turn beats into‑beacons for anyone wrestling with the ups and downs of life. I'm your host, James Cox, and today we're thrilled to have a very special guest back on the show: Marq Electronica, the genre‑bending producer and vocalist who first joined us in episode 444.Since our last chat, Marq's sound has taken a wild ride. He's migrated from gritty trip‑hop and grime‑laden urban beats to a brighter, disco‑house vibe that still carries the weight of his introspective lyrics about insecurity, loss, and resilience. We'll hear him break down the story behind his new single “Be There,” a dance‑floor anthem that masks a deep craving for reassurance, and explore the darker, more personal tracks “Ether” and “Calling You,” which grapple with the loss of his father.Marq also opens up about the real‑life challenges that have shaped his journey: a fraught legal battle with his brother, a partner's serious illness, overwhelming caseloads at his day‑job, and the relentless pressure of finances. He'll reveal the turning point that finally let him laugh again—how community support, fresh gigs, and a stable job helped him step out of his shell and refocus on himself.We'll dive into his creative process, from hunting the perfect drum loop at 125 BPM to layering percussive textures that keep a track alive, and we'll hear the quirky “studio snack” confession that keeps his energy high. Plus, Mark shares what he's chasing beyond music—Tai Chi, storytelling, and a long‑overdue night of proper sleep.Stick around for his upcoming live gig in November—where he'll be spinning house tracks in the lounge of a Westlife concert arena—plus a reminder to check out his website markelectronica.com for new videos, merch, and the pre‑sale of his April 30th release.If you've ever felt stuck, unheard, or just need a rhythm to move through the dark, this episode is for you. So press play, breathe deep, and let the music do what words can't.

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to Hits 21, the show that's taking a look back at every single UK #1 hit..You can follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hits21UKYou can email us: hits21podcast@gmail.comHITS 21 DOES NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC USED IN THE EPISODES. USAGE OF ALL MUSIC USED IN THIS PODCAST FALLS UNDER SECTION 30(1) OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1988

Clint, Meg and Dan celebrate The Edge rating #1 in Christchurch, and take a hilarious first call from Dave the truckie, who claims he can suck air into his bum and fart it back out maybe even inflate a balloon. They discuss Jeff Bezos’ tax comments, run New Music Friday, and give away $200 petrol to a Hamilton listener. New producer Brady debuts Producer Diaries, Ollie Sail previews Auckland FC’s grand final, and Dan’s final diary entry is read. The team tease a big mystery find from Dan’s mum’s attic for Monday, help a listener win Westlife tickets for her mum with stage three breast cancer, and award a $500 Woolworths voucher for an awkward “meditation” mix-up. Hit the spot will be up exclusively on rova, we are getting hit with some crazy copyright at the moment so you will be able to find it there. 00:00 Show Cold Open 00:08 MJ Costume Prep 02:18 Christchurch Ratings Win 04:47 First Call Dave 06:20 Wind Pluck Talent 09:39 Scandal Headlines 10:10 Bezos Tax Debate 11:49 New Music Friday 17:02 Take The Edge Off 17:46 Hamilton Cash Drop 21:01 Brady Producer Diary 26:44 Neutrogena Vault Game 28:07 Pin Code Guess Fails 28:44 Secret Words Setup 29:40 Ollie Sail Interview 33:11 Reveal The Word Game 34:28 Final Dans Diary Entry 37:46 Mystery Attic Find Tease 41:04 Clues For Monday Reveal 43:48 Take The Edge Call 47:36 Good Story Boost 52:19 Christchurch Ratings Win 54:05 Christchurch Song Replay 57:44 Wrap Up And Plugs

The best bits of Si & Lana for the week ending May 17! This week, we went global with a Westlife exclusive and local with some of the most relatable "Community Page Rage" we've ever heard. Plus, Si has a bizarre bathroom habit that needs explaining... What’s inside: 00:21 – Si’s Cuba Conundrum: How do you actually pronounce it?! 06:38 – The new Cross Country rules for kids that have everyone talking. 15:33 – Si’s Tinkle Trouble: Why does he say that in the bathroom? 21:24 – WESTLIFE INTERVIEW: The boys join us to talk about their 20-year wait for NZ. 32:09 – Community Page Rage: The best (and worst) of local neighborhood drama. 36:05 – Is Si's bedtime a new World Record? 41:02 – Nova’s Journey: A heartbreaking and hopeful update from Grace.

Have you been together for aaaages but not been married? Burner accounts. Some people are liked by everyone at the party - but why? Fridayoke: World Of Our Own by Westlife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy the madness of Today FM's up-close-and-personal show with Westlife.Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Cian Egan joined Dave — alongside a room full of devoted fans — in Toners Pub for a brilliant morning packed with stories, laughs and plenty of craic.

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On today’s show: A listener questions whether Producer Grace is old enough to work on the show! Megan is mad that we mispronounced Kian from Westlife’s name… Is Ben forcing his daughter to go to NRL Magic Round? Ben’s unfortunate first meeting with his sister’s boyfriend… Jono tries to fight a parking fine on principle We finally decide whether we will be continuing with “Happy New Year” as our catchphrase Instagram: @THEHITSBREAKFAST Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & MeganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re joined by Kian from Westlife, calling in just after dinner and a couple of beers, ahead of the band’s massive return to New Zealand! He chats about Westlife’s huge two-year world tour, why New Zealand feels surprisingly like home, and reflects on the buzz of getting the band back together, plus parenting as a pop star. Kian shares stories from performing for Barack Obama, Will Smith, the Pope, Queen Elizabeth, and King Charles, as well as duetting with icons like Mariah Carey! Since Megan, the Westlife superfan, is away, we decide to call her with Kian just to rub it in her face…

On today’s show: Attempting (and failing) to get Matty back on Breakfast TV! The frustration of someone forgetting they’ve already seen a movie Jono laughs at the wrong moment during a joke-heavy story How to play providers off against each other for discounts… Gen Z is now shaming millennials for carrying wallets! The Westlife podcast with Kian will be out at 6pm tonight

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This morning, the Hemsworth twins enter their depo baby era. Plus, Keli Holiday has been booted out of the US mid-tour and nobody knows exactly why, and the Kyle and Jackie O replacement saga has a very interesting new twist. ☕ Chris Hemsworth's twins make their acting debut in mum Elsa Pataky's new show ☕ Keli Holiday is denied re-entry into the US mid-tour ☕ Dubai broadcaster Kris Fade confirms talks with ARN to replace Kyle Sandilands ☕ A sneak peek at Delta's Eurovision performance ☕ We sit down with Westlife ahead of their 25th anniversary Australian tour THE END BITS Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Find our new Bridgerton podcast in the Watch Party feed on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 25 years of Westlife. The globally renowned Irish boyband formed in 1998, splitting up in 2012 before reuniting once more in 2018. They have over three billion streams, 36 number one albums worldwide, and have sold 55 million records and more than six million concert tickets. And now they're coming to New Zealand as part of their 25th Anniversary World Tour – performing on our shores for the first time in 20 years. “This tour is shaping up to be the biggest tour we've ever done,” lead singer Shane Filan told Mike Hosking. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 12th of May, Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is creating her own political party, so what does that mean for Labour, Te Pāti Māori, and the left bloc? The Bank of Mum and Dad has apparently never been more important, nor as expected, among first-home buyers. And Shane Filan of Westlife talks 25 years of the boy band and coming to NZ next year as part of their world tour. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westlife join us on the show! Mothers Day Amnesty - trade in your shitty gifts Workplace relationship dramas - we want to know the tea Traffic cameras have cost Brissie residents $300m Meet the first doggos competing in our $10k Fetch! Stav's US counterpart on The Floor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Irish pop royalty Westlife join Si and Lana for an emotional chat about their return to New Zealand! After 20 long years, the legends are finally bringing "Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour" to Auckland and Christchurch in July 2027. We get the inside scoop on their brand new album '25 - The Ultimate Collection', their favorite memories from Aotearoa, and which iconic hits are guaranteed for the setlist. Tickets are on sale now! Listen for all the tour details you need to know

Westlife's Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Shane Filan join Alison Curtis in studio on Weekend Breakfast for a brilliant chat — and plenty of laughs — as they mark 25 years together, from the early days to The Ultimate Collection and the memories fans still share with them.The lads reminisce about first meetings (including Grease in Sligo), those early auditions, and what it's like now that their kids are all grown up enough to be backstage — and even have their own group chat.Plus: Shane's advice for young musicians and parents, and Kian explains the now-viral moment he helped push a pregnant woman's car at Supermac's.Westlife's record breaking 3Arena run kicks off this September 10th. ‘25 - The Ultimate Collection' is out now.TodayFM's very special one-off live show 'Up Close and Personal With Westlife' takes place on The Dave Moore Show Friday 15th May. Tune in from 9am.

We kicked things off with a massive announcement that Westlife is officially heading to New Zealand next July. This sparked a heated debate about when the "birthday weekend" actually happens if your big day falls on a Wednesday. Meg is convinced you have to celebrate the weekend after because you aren't actually the new age yet, while the rest of us are just trying to figure out how to stretch the party for as long as possible. Things took a turn for the weird when Meg dug up an old article from when she was 25 where she claimed she was "sick" of Taylor Swift. She barely recognised her own voice or her face from back then, let alone her taste in music. Clint chimed in saying he still sees the same guy inside himself, even if that guy is prone to some pretty questionable life choices. Speaking of questionable choices, Clint finally shared the full story of his infamous wedding haka. He was the celebrant for the ceremony but ended up shirtless on the transport bus at the end of the night, performing for a group of Australians who had never seen a haka in person. The cringe was real as he described the sober bride watching from the front of the bus while he gave it his absolute all. To finish us off, we entered a bizarre competition over who produces the most saliva. Dan claims he has a "regular swallowing system," but the audio evidence of everyone trying to spit on command says otherwise. It got messy, it got brown (thanks to Meg’s coffee), and it’s definitely something you’ll have to hear to believe.

'Nicky has a whole truck load of bad jokes'Dave Moore is getting close and personal with Westlife on May 15th at a secret location!

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Westlife's & former Ireland underage footballer, Nicky Byrne, made a special appearance alongside Colm Boohig & Adrian Barry on Off The Ball Breakfast this morning to look ahead to Ireland vs Czechia!Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Westlife and Boyzone come together to form a supergroup! What dreams are made of ! Keith Duffy of Boyzone fame and Brian McFadden from Westlife joined Andrea to discuss their upcoming show in the 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin on Friday April 3rd

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Charlie and Miles have ‘gifted' each other episodes of Star Trek to talk about, both good and bad. The problem with being casual about Star Trek is you just don't know all of what's out there. That's what the Casual Trek mission is for, after all. This year the gang are doing something different, talking about a film that's adjacent to Star Trek, and even some Trek actors say is the best Star Trek movie: Galaxy Quest. They've even got guest stars Reanna Reid-Lobatto and Sean Corse from off of the Famicom Dojo joining the festivities.So sit by the fire, get a nice drink and listen to some nerds getting rabid about a fun film, even if it has Tim Allen in it. 0:03:47 - What Non-Star Trek/non-Galaxy Quest Thing We've Been Enjoying: Pokémon Legends ZA, Taskmaster, 0:21:49 - Galaxy Quest Preamble0:33:12 - Galaxy Quest Recap0:54:51 - Thoughts on the movieTalking points include: The Mojoverse, the Junkions, chilli, needing to cuddle a Pokémon, Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Legends ZA, John Pertwee's Doctor Who episodes, conventions, Thought Bubble, Sean learning about names from the UK, Westlife, Santana, Chat Out of Hell's Westlife episode, Charlie's musical knowledge comes from Rock Band, Miles' anecdote about how he saw Galaxy Quest (funny, charming), Charlie's anecdote about watching Pokémon: The Movie (thankfully short, of questionable legal status). Charlie pitching 2000 AD, “some of the old tentacle action”, Sam Rockwell, Susan from Seinfeld, fandom in media, “Duct Tape Boy”, what is wrong with Monk from Monk, convicted felon & narc Tim Allen actually being okay in this, Airplane, The Shining, Three Amigos, favourite non-Christmas Christmas movies. Oh, and occasionally Galaxy Quest.Casual Trek is by Charlie Etheridge-Nunn and Miles Reid-LobattoMusic by Alfred Etheridge-NunnCasual Trek is a part of the Nerd & Tie NetworkSupport Reanna's breast reconstruction surgery here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-reannas-breast-reconstruction-recoveryhttps://ko-fi.com/casualtrekMiles' blog: http://www.mareidlobatto.wordpress.com Charlie's blog: http://www.fakedtales.com Sean's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@famicomdojo 

Charlie and Miles have ‘gifted' each other episodes of Star Trek to talk about, both good and bad. The problem with being casual about Star Trek is you just don't know all of what's out there. That's what the Casual Trek mission is for, after all. This year the gang are doing something different, talking about a film that's adjacent to Star Trek, and even some Trek actors say is the best Star Trek movie: Galaxy Quest. They've even got guest stars Reanna Reid-Lobatto and Sean Corse from off of the Famicom Dojo joining the festivities. So sit by the fire, get a nice drink and listen to some nerds getting rabid about a fun film, even if it has Tim Allen in it. Timecodes: 0:03:47 – What Non-Star Trek/non-Galaxy Quest Thing We've Been Enjoying: Pokémon Legends ZA, Taskmaster, 0:21:49 – Galaxy Quest Preamble 0:33:12 – Galaxy Quest Recap 0:54:51 – Thoughts on the movie Talking points include: The Mojoverse, the Junkions, chilli, needing to cuddle a Pokémon, Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Legends ZA, John Pertwee's Doctor Who episodes, conventions, Thought Bubble, Sean learning about names from the UK, Westlife, Santana, Chat Out of Hell's Westlife episode, Charlie's musical knowledge comes from Rock Band, Miles' anecdote about how he saw Galaxy Quest (funny, charming), Charlie's anecdote about watching Pokémon: The Movie (thankfully short, of questionable legal status). Charlie pitching 2000 AD, “some of the old tentacle action”, Sam Rockwell, Susan from Seinfeld, fandom in media, “Duct Tape Boy”, what is wrong with Monk from Monk, convicted felon & narc Tim Allen actually being okay in this, Airplane, The Shining, Three Amigos, favourite non-Christmas Christmas movies. Oh, and occasionally Galaxy Quest. [ Additional Show Notes ] Music by Alfred Etheridge-Nunn. Read Miles's blog or Charlie's blog. [ Support this show on Ko-fi ] Subscribe to this Podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotifyAndroidRSSThe post 88. By Grabthar's Hammer, What a Podcast first appeared on Nerd & Tie Network.

The foundations of modern American folk music, one of the biggest Canadian songs ever, and a possibly misplaced application of Christmas cheer. Seasons In The Sun, originally by The Kingston Trio, covered by Terry Jacks, and by Westlife. Outro music is M.T.A., also by The Kingston Trio, because we can't get enough of them — it's a family tradition. 

Stray Kids or BlackPink? Spice Girls or Westlife? Music executives - like Simon Cowell - have been creating girl bands and boy bands for decades. And he's about to launch a brand new competition on Netflix to find “The Next Act”. When we talk about these groups, we generally mean good-looking young women or men who've been brought together, and who don't tend to write their own songs or play their own instruments. Their fans are stereotyped as being teenage girls and their mums. Is there any truth to the belief that girl bands make better music because they are held to higher standards? The BBC's music correspondent Mark Savage explains how pop bands have evolved over the decades. We look at the different pressures and stereotyping that girl and boy bands face and we hear from some of our BBC friends - do they prefer girl bands or boy bands and why?Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Video producer: Baldeep Chahal Producers: Julia Ross-Roy and Adam Chowdhury Editor: Verity Wilde

Coyle Girelli, who, after finding success in previous bands Your Vegas and The Chevin, and co-writing for the likes of BTS and Westlife, has now stepped out as a solo artist with a classic songwriting sound. He chats about his new album, Out Of This Town, a long-awaited collection of songs co-written with Elvis Presley collaborator Mac Davies, featuring duets with KT Tunstall and Cassandra Lewis.

For a relatively small country, Ireland has had its fair share of mainstream international success in the music business over the years: U2, Van Morrison, Westlife, Thin Lizzy. These have all been familiar to radio listeners around the world for decades.But, an article in The Guardian on Friday suggested that we now have the world's best alternative music scene. Is that true?Dylan Murphy is a Music Journalist and Host of the ‘Mabfield' podcast. He joins Seán to discuss.

Welcome to the 21st Century!Or did you call it Y2K? And if so, can I ask WHY?Yes, pop fans and curators of variously compiled pop, we had survived the End of the Century. The millennium bug turned out to be nowhere near as life threatening as as we were told. No planes fell from the sky, no computer meltdowns and no return to the dark ages overnight. In fact the most terrifying thing about December 31st 1999 was the turgid TV schedules as we watched the Royal Family trying to join hands with Tony Blair, or worse - the cost of drinks and cloakroom queues in the nightclubs.So, as we entered the third millennium - with Cliff Richard still intact and fresh from his (nearly 4th) Festive chart topping prayer - how was the pop world faring? Despite the seeming lack of guitars (SO NINETIES), the charts were bursting with new, fresh and mostly young shiny talent!And Bryan Adams.And Tom Jones.And John Lennon.BUT, apart from these ‘legacy artistes', pop was back, Back, BACK. NOW 45 was here!Scandinavian superstar producers were serving up Britney, Backstreet, Aqua and, er, Lene for our delectation. Steps, S Club and Atomic Kitten were waving the Brit flag in their crop tops and combats (even H). Solo Spice was blossoming quicker than the viewing figures for Castaway (not hard) with Mel C and Geri leading the way. RnB and Garage was freshening up the charts. And of course EVERYONE was queuing in the airport terminals for another summer of dance and there is plenty of that on these two shiny discs. Bu t there is SO much more to this dazzling 45th volume of variously compiled pop. And taking us through it is GENUINE CONTRIBUTOR to the album - electronic producer and musician John Matthews aka Ricardo Autobahn aka the Cuban Boys! Yes, the Hamster Dance song as featured here!Join us as we climb aboard our futuristic Y2K hoverboards and not only revisit NOW45, discover the full story of how The Cuban Boys topped John Peel's Festive Top 50 and almost toppled the might Cliff and Westlife in the final Official Chart of the millennium. All from their bedroom. You couldn't make it up!All of this and Daphne and Celeste! Ooh (and quite literally) Stick You! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack is a passionate person, but we never thought his passion for Westlife and toilet paper would collide in such a spectacular way! Meanwhile, Ashwini has been travelling the countryside in search of a new gym (mainly for the showers) and has stumbled upon an untapped source of British entrepreneurship.GOT A PROBLEM? NEED SOME OF OUR BAD ADVICE?

Welcome to a special episode of Encore where we take a look at some of the iHeartRadio team’s favourite Canadian songs that you may have forgotten about. We’re calling it CanConCore… get it? This week we have the story of B4-4’s “Get Down”! Remember the year 2000? If we weren’t worried about Y2K and the millennium bug bringing on the collapse of society we were likely just sitting in our rooms listening to all of the great boy bands that were topping the charts. Because 2000 was the year boy bands reigned supreme. *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees, Westlife, O-Town… They were everywhere. And while it’s fair to say that most boy bands came from either the United States or the United Kingdom, I’d like to think Canada had a very memorable boy band of its own. This is the story of B4-4's 'Get Down' with newly unearthed footage from the band themselves. Written by Cam Lindsay for iHeartRadio.

Let's take a closer look, shall we?NO ENCORE returns with debut guest co-host Jay Boland - he of Kodaline and Always Press Record fame - to peek behind the curtain of the making-of process as Jay delivers his Top 5 favourite such efforts. We've also got a packed news section, and some candid reaction to the recent news that Kodaline are set to call it a day, with a fifth and final album, and farewell gigs to come. Meanwhile, it's an especially good time to sign up to our Patreon, as Sonic Architect Adam gears up to imminently release a bespoke documentary of his own, all about the rise of high-end listening bars such as Fidelity and The Big Romance in Dublin. The boy has put the work in on this one, so don't miss it when it lands on Monday! And if that's not your jam but killer clowns are, well, the latest episode of Film Club takes on the Terrifier trilogy. It's a ghoulish delight, even if Andy isn't quite as converted as Dave appears to be. Hit us up now for weekly bonus episodes and our enduring love. Back to this episode, though, and our breakdown looks like this...ACT ONE: In conversation with Jay Boland as he talks Kodaline's decision to bring the curtain down on their career, his work behind the camera, and why you'll almost always find him at an underground gig. ACT TWO (28:14): Our news section takes in the untimely passing of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, an incoming record-breaking Westlife residency, how Callum Turner wooed Dua Lipa, Bob Geldof's presidential proclamation, David Draiman's disingenuity, Bob Vylan's costly appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, and Cedric Bixler-Zavala's irritation with Alien: Earth. ACT THREE (1:05:56): Top 5 Behind-The-Scenes Documentaries. -Kodaline tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?Joining Andrea to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N' Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who's going to talk through some of Westlife's greatest hits as the band celebrates their 25th anniversary!

Would you be confident enough to Waffle about Westlife? Will the Spice Girls ever reunite as a five-piece? How will Ireland's Smartest Surname pan out? Answer all those questions by listening now. Hit play to hear the episode in full.

Westlife have extended their residency at the 3arena from 5 nights to 13(!), due to demand. So, this poses the question, do Westlife belong in the Irish Music Hall of Fame? And if so, where on that list do they rank?To discuss this, Ciara is joined by Arts Journalist, Pat Carty.

In this week's entertainment catch-up Esther O'Moore Donohoe is chatting us through the albums, tv shows, and gigs we have to look forward to in the coming months! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westlife have announced a series of concerts in Dublin and Belfast next September It's to coincide with the band's 25th anniversary. RTE's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke has the details

In some very positive news to bring us into the weekend, Westlife have announced they will be touring across Ireland next year to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary.The first string of five consecutive concerts will take place next September in Dublin's 3Arena, followed by another three day run in Belfast's SSE Arena.Shane Filan joins Andrea to discuss!

Send Mary and Kelsey a Message!It's football season, so WTP is holding a fantasy draft - a boy band draft, that is! In this episode, Mary and Kelsey are joined by the OG boyband influencer, Boyband Stacy, and Kelli Williams of Beyond the Blinds podcast and @laguna_biotch to draft their dream boy bands. The judge? Real life boy bander, Trevor Penick of O-Town! Plus, another boy bander makes a surprise appearance. Check out our previous episodes with our esteemed guests: Kelli Williams celebrates 20 years of Backstreet Boys' Never Gone:  Listen on Apple and Spotify. Follow Kelli on Instagram @laguna_biotch. Boyband Stacy joins WTP: Listen on Apple and Spotify  Follow Stacy on Instagram @boybandstacy.Trevor talks Pop2000s tour, his solo show, and LFO's legacy in two episodes: Episode 1  on Pop2000s Tour and solo Trev: Listen on Apple and SpotifyEpisode 2 with Brad Fischetti: Listen on Apple and Spotify Follow Trevor on Instagram @trevorpenick24Support the show Instagram: @whentheypoppedpodTikTok: @whentheypoppedpodEmail: whentheypoppedy2k@gmail.comWebsite: linktree.com/whentheypopped Subscribe to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=85610411

Today we enter the world of Strictly Come Dancing. The show is a phenomenon of British television, and our guest is the longest serving professional dancer on the series – the sparky Venezuelan-American dancer Karen Hauer. Karen spoke to us just before she learned her partner for the 2025 series would be the Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey (aka Nitro from Gladiators) – but Karen tells us how she forges a partnership with a non-dancing celebrity, and about the pressures and pleasures of the iconic show. Karen Hauer is Strictly Come Dancing's longest standing professional dancer, starring in the show since 2012. Her partners have included Westlife's Nicky Byrne, The ‘Hairy Biker' Dave Myers, Jeremy Vine, Will Young, Jayde Adams and Paul Merson. Previously, she was crowned 2008 World Mambo Champion, was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance USA, and principal female dancer in the original Broadway cast of Burn The Floor and subsequent world tours. With Gorka Marquez, she created the successful shows Firedance and Speakeasy, on which she was Associate Choreographer and Associate Creative Producer. Karen's Hauer Power website https://www.hauerpower.co.uk/homepageStrictly Come Dancing on BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m8dq Why Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year again! Our 8th Annual Boy Band Break Fantasy Boy Band Draft!Here's how it works. Cinzia, Lydia, Sofia and a random picker (LouBot 5000) have all created a 5 member Boy Band.Throughout this week (Sunday October 5th - Saturday October 11th, 2025) YOU can vote for your favourite Boy Band across all of our platforms. Only 1 vote allowed per platform but you can vote all on of them - YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter/X and TikTok (if I can figure out how to set it up lol). You do not need to vote for the same band on each platform. Each vote counts as 1 point.If any of the actual Boy Band Members interact with the draft (Retweet, Comment, make a video encouraging other to vote, etc) we get 5 bonus points per action.The team with the most points is crowned the winner. Sofia has won 5 out of the 7 previous drafts. Is it finally time for Cinzia or Lydia (or LouBot) to take her crown?Here are this year's teams:Cinzia's Team - Fun Boyz Posse: Chris Kirkpartick from *NSYNC (as always), Joe Jonas from the Jonas Brothers, Jeff Timmons from 98 Degrees, AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys and Lance Bass from *NSYNCLydia's Team - SodaPop Boys: Andrew Choi (Voice Actor of Juni in K-Pop Demon Hunters), Kevin Richardson from the Backstreet Boys, Ashley Parker Angel from O-Town, Joey Fatone from *NSYNC and Nick Lachey from 98 DegreesLouBot 5000's Team - BB Builderz: Mark Feehily from Westlife (my apologizes for incorrectly saying he was from BBMAK), Kevin Jonas from the Jonas Brothers, Jordan Knight from New Kids on the Block, Drew Lachey from 98 Degrees and Jon Knight from New Kids on the BlockSofia's Team - SyncTown: Nick Carter from the Backstreet Boys, JC Chasez from *NSYNC, Donnie Wahlberg from New Kids on the Block, Trevor Penick from O-Town and Erik-Michael Estrada from O-TownHappy Voting!tags:#boybands #popmusic #pop2kJoin us on our socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/boybandbreakFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/boybandbreak/

It's been a hefty week in the world of showbiz with the Emmys happening along with An Post launching Westlife stamps and somehow causing controversy in the process. James O'Hagan joins me to take us through the stories.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Come to the Catch Up Cabaret (ish) - get your tickets here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westlife to be featured on Stamps! - Ballina Tidy Towns robbed - Presidential Election - Orla Foley on coping with the death of her brother Anthony Foley

Today, An Post is marking a milestone in Irish music history by issuing a limited-edition stamp collection celebrating 25 years of Westlife. But what goes into the making of a commemorative stamp? All to discuss with Aileen Moloney, Irish Stamps Manager at An Post.

Ask and ye shalt receive; this week's episode is with my Aunty Maxine and my brother Ben. Coming from sunny Lisburn, watch two people who haven't played flute in over 20 years guess the orchestral solo, get roasted by AI, drink gin and even attempt to play a few tunes. Sorry for the chaos, Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xAnd finally; use the code “INLINEG” online or in person at Flute Center for; 5% off accessories, 10% off all sheet music, free shipping on new instruments and free shipping to trial instruments (USA only.)Chapters:00:00 - Boys in the Bands09:11 - Flute Band Memories23:45 - AI vs Aunty Maxine31:30 - AI Roats Inline G35:10 - Ben and Maxine Play Flute47:10 - Quick Fire Questions

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 20ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1971 chuaigh trí fhear chuig ospidéal Royal Victoria I mBéal Feirste tar éis eachtra lámhach. I 1999 bhí cáin nua ag teacht isteach do dhaoine a bhí ag siopadóireacht darbh ainm Cháin Glas. I 1971 bhí na daoine a raibh ina chónaí I Scariff ag an am ag fáil réidh don seó talmhaíochta sa bhaile. I 1988 ghoid duine nach mór 10 míle punt nuair a bhris siad isteach chuig Óstán Bunratty Castle. Sin Westlife le If I Let You Go – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1999 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1973 chan Bruce Springsteen a chéad oíche amach as seacht ag Olivers I mBostún. Chan sé dhá uair a chloig gach oíche. I 1990 chan Aerosmith ag an Marquee Club I Londain. Sheinm Jimmy Paige ó Led Zeppelin leis an bhanna ceoil. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Andrew Garfield I Meiriceá I 1983 agus rugadh amhránaí Demi Lovato I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1992 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 20th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1971: 3 men were rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast after a shooting incident. 1999: Consumers faced a controversial new Green Tax on their shopping 1971: The Scariff community was gearing up for the Scariff Agricultural show. 1988: Almost £10,000 in cash was taken in a break-in at Bunratty Castle Hotel. That was Westlife with If I Let You Go – the biggest song on this day in 1999 Onto music news on this day In 1973 Bruce Springsteen played the first of a seven night run at Oliver's in Boston, Massachusetts playing two 60-minute sets each night 1990 Aerosmith appeared at The Marquee Club London. Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page joined the band on stage for a blues jam. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Andrew Garfield was born in America in 1983 and singer Demi Lovato was born in America on this day in 1992 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

This week's guest is absolutely flying, but it's been one hell of a ride getting here. Mark Mehigan is a comedian, author, podcaster, and former BBC social media guru, with a backstory that reads like six lifetimes packed into one. From writing songs with Westlife's Mark Feehily to late-night benders in London, Mark's journey has been anything but dull.These days, he hosts Mark Mehigan's Weekly Roast, one of Ireland's top comedy podcasts. But behind the laughs is a deeply honest story of addiction, anxiety, ADHD, and the kind of quiet desperation that can hide behind a smile. We talk about how his Monday-night wine habit spiraled, why hitting rock bottom might be the best thing that ever happened to him, and what he calls “the silence between the ears.”Mark's chasing what so many of us are - peace of mind. In this funny, vulnerable, and no-nonsense conversation, we explore the messy path to clarity, recovery, and self-acceptance - with plenty of laughs along the way.If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information and don't forget my new book Busy and Wrecked is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.