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! And if you enjoy this, check out Nicola's new podcast, Tis Yourself, which is full of celeb interviews and chats, wherever you listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 good A short chat but a must for fans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to do something lovely this Christmas? AH GO ON GO ON Littlehill 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 charity Text MAKEUPFREE to 50300 to donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.