Bernadette Hagans on Modelling, Call of Duty & Losing Her Leg
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
Release Date: 05/15/2023
Joseph Kennedy III on Famous Last Names, Figuring Stuff Out & Northern Ireland
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
Joseph Kennedy III currently serves as the Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs. In today's episode we talk about: - Growing up in a family known for public service - How the assassination of his uncle (JFK) and granda (Bobby Kennedy) impacted his family - Moving to the Dominican Republic as a young man - Dealing with the expectations people have of him because of his last name - President Biden calling to offer him a job - His love and admiration for C.S. Lewis - The “one thing” he wishes he could give to every person in Northern Ireland - And advice he’d give to an...
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Celebrity Defamation Lawyer Paul Tweed on AI, Supreme Confidence & Using Good Judgement
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
is a media lawyer described as “the most powerful man in Hollywood.” He’s represented A-list celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Harrison Ford, Britney Spears, Liam Neeson and countless others — all while being based in Belfast. In today’s episode we talk about: How his working class background is a superpower in court The two most important traits a successful lawyer must have What defamation is (and why it’s different to being rude to someone) How artificial intelligience is forever changing the media landscape (And the subsequent legal cases trailing behind it) Why social...
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Diplomat Colin Leeman on Foreign Service, Travelling the World & Coming Out
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
is the British Consul General in Cape Town. Over the last twenty years in the British Foreign Service, he’s had postings to Iraq, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, the UAE, New Zealand — and now South Africa. In today’s episode we talk about: What a Consul General actually does/the perks of being a Foreign Diplomat Rescuing Emma Little-Pengelly MLA from a kidnapping Going from wanting to be a presbyterian minister to working for the British Government Coming out as gay (and what it meant to him both personally & professionally) His time in Iraq during the aftermath of the war Helping...
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George McGowan: Professional Parkour Athlete
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
George McGowan, is a professional parkour athlete from Northern Ireland who’s widely known as the “springiest guy in the sport.” In today's episode we talk about: How he became a real-life Spiderman (Without killing himself in the process) Making it to the semi-finals of Britains Got Talent The weirdest thing he’s ever done for money Working for Warners Brothers to model video game characters And how we as humans can end up doing impossible things with our bodies Check it out! // //
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Polymath Laurence Beattie on Grandparenting, Growing Up & Seeing Ghosts
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
Laurence Beattie is a recently retired jack-of-all-trades, including lab technician, forensic scientist, quality engineer, quality manager, plant manager, production manager, executive, business owner/managing director, mixologist, and full-time grandpa. He worked for 47 years after leaving school following his A-levels. He also enjoys motor racing, shooting, and angling when he gets the chance. In today's episode, we talk about: Things his WWII navy dad taught him The one question he didn't answer for his son Why becoming a grandparent makes you want to live forever Killing and eating a goat...
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Gospel Singer Roberta Clements on Alcoholism, Miracles & The Master’s Plan
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
Roberta Clements is a gospel singer from Belfast who has performed on thousands of stages around the world, including local pubs/clubs, high-security prisons, and U.S. military bases during the Vietnam War. She is also a recovering alcoholic. In today's episode, we discuss: The spiritual experiences that happened while she was still in the womb Singing on top of wooden school desks at four years old How she got into showbiz Discovering alcohol at 16 years old Surviving multiple suicide attempts The unbelievable events that led to her getting sober Why people call her "the spiritual...
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Leon McCarron on Adventure, Iraq & The Garden of Eden
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
Leon McCarron is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and explorer from Northern Ireland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Geographical Society of Philadelphia's Explorer of the Year. He is known for his long-distance expeditions and immersive multimedia storytelling. In the past decade, he has traveled over 50,000 km by human power and is currently based in Iraq. In today's episode, we talk about: Growing up on the North Coast How he ended up setting off on the adventure of a lifetime Cycling across America in his early twenties Why he moved to Iraq The transition...
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The Priests: Fastest-Selling Classical Music Act of All Time (While also being full-time priests!)
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
[Rebroadcast: this episode first aired on 13th November 2019] The Priests are the fastest-selling classical group of all time. They’re also full-time clergymen… In this week’s episode, we chat about what it was like to grow up together, what it’s like to juggle the priesthood alongside being world-famous musicians and how to keep our ego in check. // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to The Priests (including a photo) please visit Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from...
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Hotbox Sea Sauna, Benone Beach (My Favourite Place in Northern Ireland)
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast
[Rebroadcast: this episode first aired on 17th May 2021] Anna and Carl Isaksson are the founders of Hotbox: Northern Ireland’s first ever beach sauna experience. The idea is simple yet utterly genius: what if after a cold plunge in the sea you could cosy into a sauna to sweat it out with your nearest and dearest? In today's episode we talk about: Working for and kissing kings How a gal from NI ended up marrying a Swedish guy Why they set-up a mobile sauna business And the biggest successes/challenges they've faced along the way. Check it out! //...
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Nadine Patterson: Stop-Motion Puppet-Maker for Tim Burton & Wes Anderson
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[Rebroadcast: this episode was first aired on 7th November 2019] Nadine Patterson is a puppet-maker from Northern Ireland. From making models as a child to working in the puppet hospital on a Tim Burton movie set, Nadine has one of the most interesting stories we’ve ever featured on the podcast. In this rare conversation, you’ll discover what goes on inside a puppet hospital, how difficult it is to work with such small objects and why she loves what she does for a living. // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Nadine (including a photo) please visit ...
info_outlineWelcome to Pub Chats & A Pint, a podcast series sponsored by Harp Lager where we sit down in a local pub with someone interesting from Northern Ireland.
Today we're in Southside Social on Botanic Avenue and are joined by Bernadette Hagans: a presenter, amputee model, gamer, streamer, charity ambassador, content creator, Call of Duty competitor and local inspiration.
In this episode we talk about:
- What it was like to receive a rare cancer diagnosis and keep it a secret
- Maintaining a positive outlook on life after losing a leg
- “Being the energy you want to attract”
- Playing Call Of Duty competitively
- Meeting Terry Bradley
- Her modelling career
- How she’s used her pain to gives back to others
- The kindest thing someone’s ever done for her
- And everything you’ve wanted to ask an amputee but were too afraid to ask
Check it out!
Bernadette’s Instagram: Bernadette Hagans (@bernadettehagans) | Instagram
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Southside Social’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southside.social/