Latest Norniron Podcast Episodes
“LEAN Manufacturing CHANGED My Life Forever" — Ryan Tierney
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - April 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsRyan Tierney is a director and co-founder of Seating Matters: a medical chair manufacturer based in Limavady. “Eight years ago I went home from work really frustrated, the business wasn’t running the way I wanted it to run, we had lots of production issues, lots of defects and it was a very s...
EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD ft. Johnny Ward
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - April 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJohnny Ward is the first person from Ireland to visit every country in the world. He’s also has made $3m from his blog, started a non-profit and now has his sights set on being the first person in history to visit north pole, south pole, every country and climb the seven summits, with his ever...
“The Face Of Guinness” with Terry Loughins
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - April 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsTerry Loughins has had a lot of jobs including: salesman, milkman, barman and DJ. But his favourite job was his 25-years working for Guinness NI, a role which led to him being involved in oyster festivals, U2 Concerts, golfing tournaments and farmer matchmaking events… In today’s episode, Ma...
MORELLI’S ICE CREAM ft. Damian & Ellen Morelli
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - March 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsFor over 100 years, the Morelli family has been serving award-winning Italian Ice Cream in Portstewart. In today’s episode we sat down with Damian and Ellen Morelli to talk about: The incredible story of how the Morelli family ended up in NI Hardship during the second world war A chance e...
UNLOCK YOUR BRAIN with Dr. John Kelly
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - March 20, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsIf no two brains are the same why do our schools, universities and work places treat everyone “equal?” That’s the question Dr. John Kelly has spent his 73-years on earth answering. In today’s conversation we chat about: How he transitioned from being a medical doctor to the world of learning ...
MARRIED YOUNG with Mike & Caragh Hamilton
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - March 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsMike and Caragh Hamilton are a power couple. In this episode we talk about: Going into business together while dating Whether or not they believe in “the one” What to look for in a potential partner And why it’s important to cheer each other on We also talk about playing football for N...
BECOME THE MAN YOU NEEDED ft. John Eldredge
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - March 06, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJohn Eldredge is a husband, father and therapist who has sold millions of books on the topic of masculinity, adventure and becoming the man you needed when you were younger. In today’s episode we talk about: The role of his grandfather throughout childhood Dealing with the shadow cast by an...
JELVIS PELVIS: The KING of Belfast’s Busking Scene
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - February 27, 2023 11:18 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJelvis Pelvis (Jordan Devine) is a full-time Elvis street performer. In today’s episode we talk about: The cut-throat nature of being a busker on the streets of Belfast Being born with a life-threatening heart condition Where he gets his energy from Getting robbed The kindness of str...
#299 THE BAR CZAR ft. Michael Stewart & Jawbox Gerry
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - February 20, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsMichael Stewart is a hospitality legend with over 36-years of experience under his belt. In today’s episode we talk about: Opening up bars during The Troubles Drinking Grey Goose with Matthew McConaughey in the back of a taxi Growing up on the Shankill Road What makes a bar succeed… or ...
#298 Peter Quinn: Silly Videos, Snoop Dogg & Thumb-Stopping Content
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - February 13, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsPeter Quinn is a multi-disciplined creative who’s recently stumbled on success making weird VFX videos for celebrities around Los Angeles like Will Smith, Snoop Dogg, Weezer and Michael Bublé. In today’s episode we talk about: Pitching an idea in Will Smith’s living room His “Stranger Thing...
#297 Cameron Hunter: Comic Books, Big Tech & Working For Netflix
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - February 06, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsCameron Hunter is a senior software engineer that has spent the last 15 years working in tech for companies like Amazon, Twitter, and Netflix. (If you’ve ever sent a DM on Twitter or watched Netflix on a TV you have Cam to thank). Originally from Belfast, he now lives in Silicon Valley where...
#296 Tim Clifford: Curator of Ireland’s Largest Vinyl Record Collection
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - January 30, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsTim Clifford is the curator of Ireland’s largest vinyl record collection. His life’s mission is to collect all the singles that have made it into the top 100 charts between 1952 and 2003. He’s also co-owner of the historic mansion Abbeydene House which has hosted guests like President Eisenh...
#295 Dog Trainer Neil Powell on Rescue Missions, Plane Crashes and Malaysian Pirates
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - January 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDr. Neil Powell is an internationally renowned dog trainer whose been involved in global search and rescue missions, crime prevention efforts and natural disaster relief. His dogs have been awarded the gold medal for valour, murdered by Malaysian pirates and saved countless lives — while recov...
#294 Philosopher Peter Rollins on Liver King, Irish Mammies & the Tyranny of Happiness
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - January 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsPeter Rollins is a freelance philosopher and psychoanalytic theorist who helps people find freedom from the tyranny of happiness. In today’s conversation we talk about: Why people post on Instagram How desire works Irish mammies Amusing Ourselves To Death The weird, cult-like nature o...
#293 Seán Napier: Soccer, Start-Ups & Undercover FBI Agents
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - January 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSeán Napier is a football coach and entrepreneur who works as the MLS Next Academy Director for the Boston Bolts. He’s also the co-founder of Evolve Academy; an online learning start-up that helps young athletes develop resilience, confidence and the self-reflective skills they need to thrive...
#292 Prison Officer Bill Allen on Physical Courage, Violent Men and Giving Up Drink
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - January 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsBill Allen (William Frank Allen) is an ex-prison officer who worked in the Crumlin Road Jail and Maze Prison at the height of the troubles. In today’s episode, we talk about: Growing up in London after WW2 Mars Bars coming off the ration How he got into prison work Physical courage Wa...
The Future of Best Of Belfast
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - December 26, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsEpisode 300 is approaching... and we have some weird news to share.
#291 The Masculine Journey w/ Sai Kelly
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - December 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSai Kelly is a husband, father and filmmaker. In today’s episode we talk about: What it means to be a man How having a daughter forces you to level-up Why you should always talk to the scariest person in the room And the new wild wisdom mini-series dropping on Best Of Belfast in 2023. ...
#290 BIG BREAD with Round House Bakery
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - December 12, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsHannah and Shane are the artistic duo behind Spontaneous Deuce: a big breaded baking sensation that has been taking the NI Artisan markets by storm. After studying art in London and travelling around the world on a food pilgrimage, the couple have just opened a bakery in Hillsborough called Ro...
#289 Conan Bradley: Itchy Feet, Cookstown Bingo Halls & Assistive Robotics
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - December 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsConan Bradley is the co-founder of Bioliberty: a start-up whose mission is to empower every human to live a longer independent life through assistive and rehabilitative robotics. In this episode, we chat about: Part-time pizza jobs Cookstown Bingo Halls Itchy feet The difference between...
#288 PD Savage: Ireland’s Fittest Man
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - November 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsPD Savage is a CrossFit Games Athlete and the fittest man in Ireland. In today’s conversation we chat about: Growing up doing manual labour on a farm How playing GA set him up as a competitor Why he got into CrossFit Highs and lows of competing on such a high-level Balancing income ge...
#287 Maddie Hamill: Fortune 500 Growth Strategist
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - November 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsMaddie Hamill started out her career as a research scientist in the Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland. Her plan was to work for a few years before getting married, having kids and living in a wee house near her mum on the Cave Hill Road. What ended up happening was a rollercoaster ...
#286 Jane Shaw: Elmfield Estate & Artisan Market
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - November 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJane Shaw lives at and manages Elmfield Estate: a family-run wellness centre, retreat facility, educational institute and home of a monthly artisan market. After living and working in London for almost 20-years, Jane moved back to Northern Ireland to help transform her childhood home — and bre...
#285 Louis Pearson: Crossfit, Competition, Addiction
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - November 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsBio: Louis Pearsons is an entrepreneur, athlete and competitor. In this episode we talk about: Competing at a high level from a young age Pursuing goals vs being content Qualifying for the Crossfit Games Leaning into our flaws Polaroids And dealing with addiction // https://besto...
#284 Sloan’s Gym: Family, Fitness & Mental Health
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - October 31, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsBio: In this episode we caught up with Granda John, Johnny-son and Grandson Curtis from Sloan’s Gym to chat about running an intergenerational family business and: The boxing legacy of their building How they build community among members The connection between Mental health and exercise ...
#283 Hater Management w/ Ged Armstrong & Matthew Morgan
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - October 27, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsGed Armstrong & Matthew Morgan have a combined 300 million video views on TikTok and Instagram. In this episode we talk about: - Why we don't rap in our accents - Our first YouTube videos (Runescape, COD, FIFA) - Balancing creativity with making money - Dealing with haters - The trauma i...
#282 Ilse van Staden: Prop, Butcher, Biltong Maker
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - October 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsIlse van Staden is a rugby player, butcher, chef, language teacher and biltong maker from South Africa. Since moving to Northern Ireland in 2011 she has played for Ulster Rugby, and represented Ireland in the Six Nations as prop. Along with her partner Alannah, Ilse also set up Ke Nako: an a...
#281 Jonathan Black: Blockception — Building a Business on Minecraft
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - October 17, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJonathan Black is an experienced company director who has co-founded several companies, ranging from gaming to commercial real estate. For over a decade, he has been actively involved in the Games Industry, originally specialising in 3D Modelling and Level Design while using Minecraft as a platf...
#280 Rich Wade on Photography, WWE & Doing Many Things
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - October 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsRich Wade is a photographer from Belfast based in New York. He has shot for the likes of WWE, Rolling Stone, Vogue, NPR, Van Morrison and The Washington post— and his work has been exhibited in the United States, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia. In this episode we chat about: Getting into ...
#279 Joe Barr: World-Champion Ultra-Endurance Cyclist
Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast - October 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJoe Barr is a 63-year old ultra-endurance cyclist who has been racing bikes his whole life. He is a 1986 Commonwealth Games medalist and has amassed hundreds of medals and trophies in different cycling disciplines throughout his 45+ year career. In 2004 Joe retired from professional cycling bu...
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