The Pear Pod: Recent Episodes
Sam Byers
A car crash may not have killed Lily and James Potter, but it's certainly a good way to describe this podcast.
This week I am delighted to be joined by Mark Donnelly. Mark founded a mental health clothing brand HUH Clothing and is using clothing as a way to get more people talking about their mental health.
Enjoy. X
Delighted to welcome Irish producer Camrin Watsin onto the pod this week. Cam's music has exploded this year after having huge success with tracks like Blue Lights and Kisses. Cam has an amazing story, after being inspired by his father who also produced music, he decided to leave his apprenticeship to pursue his dream, which cumulated in his performance at longitude this year. Like and Subscribe beautiful people. Pear
This week I am delighted to be joined by Luke McHugh, owner of New Rhythm Yoga. Luke told me nothing was off the table and we have a great conversation about how he battled his mental demons, why he started fighting, his ayahuasca experience and running 100km for charity
Fresh off the plane from Australia, Monksy from the S&M show joins us to discuss life in Australia, the real reason he came home and how he found himself in debt. Hope you all enjoy x and subscribe ffs
We did it folks. This week I am delighted to welcome the host of @trainrecovereat Aaron Whelan / Whelo Whelo and I first met when he hired me to shoot the pilot episode of TRE. Since then I have been dying to get him on the podcast. We discuss that appearance on first dates, life growing up, being misunderstood as well as his cancelled MTV show and how he is going to climb mount everest. If you enjoy, please subscribe!
This week I am delighted to be joined by Conor Ryan. Conor is a content creator and entrepreneur from Dublin who rocketed to fame with his food reviews. We hear about his upbringing and what toll social fame has taken on him mentally.
This week I am delighted to be welcomed by Luke Joyce. Luke is an entrepreneur who is currently building an empire with The Cleaning Company and he tells us the whole story. Luke's humility makes him an amazing story teller, no frills, no sugar coating. Enjoy.
This week I am delighted to be joined by OG creator Glen Gillen. Glen is a staple of the Irish fitness scene and reveals all the BTS stories that we haven't heard before.
Enjoy folks. Rate 5 stars please!
Today I sit down with Chris Connelly whose videos about sobriety and fitness have become hugely popular online. This is by far one of the most honest and real conversations I have had so far. I hope you enjoy.
We are back for Season Five of The Pear Pod. Today we are joined by fitness content creator Sean Cullen.
Sean famously left YouTube five years ago to pursue a career in the corporate world, but has made the decision to leave that promising career to go all in on YouTube.
Very interesting conversation!
Our final episode of this season features a pioneer of the Irish videography scene, Ben Kealy.
Thank you all for the support this year and I'll see you in Season 5!
So chuffed to have DJ Ev Wilde on the podcast this week. This guy has been grinding the Irish EDM scene for over a decade and just had the most successful year of his career after risking it all.
Delighted to say that today I am joined by Ireland's No. 1 Female Sports Journalist Lydia Des Dolles. She shares her journey through the music industry and how one jiu jitsu class became the rest of her life.
Aaron Rowe joins us this week for a musical episode discussing the song writing process, struggling in school and performs for us live!
Delighted to welcome the Adam and Lee Molloy onto the podcast this week. Amazing conversation full of value and heart warming moments
Chaotic episode this week with the Celtic Tiger himself Marcus Sweeney. We discuss his feud with Nicola Tallant and Crime World, his life during the Celtic Tiger and Ryan Tubridy being fired from RTE. Hope you all enjoy and I'll see you next week.
Delighted to welcome Sean Bryan, owner of Cut + Sew barbers in Dublin onto the pod. Sean has become a staple of the barber scene in Dublin and has endless learnings and stories from his 15 plus years in the industry. You'll enjoy this one!
Delighted to welcome one half of the Hard Chats in Hard Hats podcast, Simo. Really great chat where we discuss the origin of HCHH, boxing King Gaffo and Talkin Bollix comparisons.
Delighted to be joined by Outcast Matt this week to discuss his journey to becoming one of the biggest Irish Creators on TikTok. Was battling the sun a little bit so apologies for the lighting. If you enjoy, give the video a like you beautiful soul.
We have returned to Dublin, and that means the guests are going to be coming in hot. This episode is a very enjoyable listen as Jay is right on the cusp of exploding on social media in Ireland and has a truly unique perspective on life as a creator. Give the video a thumbs up if you can plz! See you again soon.
Howdy folks, Back with another episode of The Pear Pod and this week we are hitting the greens with Dan Hartley. Dan tells us about life as a golf pro, a tragic fire and reacts to the LIV vs. PGA rivalry. If you enjoy even one. morsel of this podcast, you're obligated to like and subscribe. Legally. Love you all.
We're back with a new episode and today we are joined by Sarah Catterson. We discuss ghosts, aliens and everything in between in this packed episode.
Enjoy.
The camera for my shot died so you guys get more Jonathan.
You're all welcome. Season 4 Baby! Show the love please.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro
0:25 Christmas in Ireland
02:30 Why Marbella?
07:19 Bodybuilding and Injuries
10:50 Dream Job When You Were Younger
12:50 Creators Who Inspired You 16:25 Discipline, discipline, discipline
19:45 Powerlifting and Bodybuilding
25:00 Steroids Are Becoming Normalised
28:30 What’s John’s Vice?
31:50 Why YouTube?
40:00 Doing Anything For Views
43:30 The Importance of Sleep
49:00 Tracking Macros
Delighted to come to you from Villa Lipsett today as I chat to Rob about purchasing his first home. We discuss the process from start to finish and all the learnings he has made along the way.
You'll enjoy this one.
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Delighted to welcome David from the ‘HowToBeast’ YouTube channel onto the podcast today. David just recently moved from Texas to Marbella so we discuss the reasons for the move as well as getting married, business struggles and of course, Kanye West.
Please, please subscribe to the channel, lots of big interviews on the way.
I had the opportunity to document the full MMA experience from the weight cut to the walkouts, this is the story. A three piece docu-series titled, A Fighters Journey will be coming soon. Like and Subscribe folks! x
Joe Sherriff may have one of the most intense and motivating stories I've heard. From surviving a knife attack to fighting on an Eddie Hearn card, Joe is the definition of a fighter. Please show some support on this one and let me know what you think in the comments. I'm coming for those Irish Podcast awards next year. Love Pear.
Hello folks, delighted this week to welcome Ted Helgusson onto the podcast. In this episode Ted takes us through his life growing up in Sweden, his lowest point in life, fighting in Thailand and of course, how smoking weed has changed his life. Enjoy my seedlings. P x
Hello my children. I hope I find you all well. I am delighted this week, to welcome Joss Mooney onto The Pear Pod. We discuss his life growing up on a farm, his life in Marbella and the importance of doing what you love. As well as a ton of top notch, mildly amusing banter. When you watch the whole episode and say "jeez this guy Sam has got something with this podcast." At that point. You should like and subscribe. Kisses and Hugs x
We've had some very handsome guests on this podcast but things have gone to a different level today. Haha that's weird to type. Anyway. Today we welcome online coach and content creator Ollie Rhoda. We discuss growing up, importance of good friends and interviewing for Love Island. Tried to switch up the question style for this pod so let me know what you think.
After being a fan of The Ultimate Fighter for years, I am over the moon to say that this week I am joined by Ultimate Fighter Season 27 Finalist, Jay 'the mellow fellow' Cucciniello. Like & Subscribe x
Delighted this week to welcome @Max Brown to the Pear Pod. Really motivated and driven guy who has figured out that if you're doing what you love everyday, you really aren't ever truly working. Max thank you for your time, would love to have you back! my bad for the fuck up with my camera but better my cam then his.
It's a big week. Sam's working in nightclubs, Jack Sparrow wins his trial and Maxx Chewning is now challenging us for the no.1 podcast spot. Like and subscribe my children. xx
Mr. International is back after 24 hours in Dublin over the weekend. I recap that trip as well as give a detailed breakdown of my MMA GOAT and why. Let me know yours down below. Politely press against the like and subscribe buttons too.
Trying to keep the momentum of last week going. This week I discuss Jack Harlow's new album, the Wayne Rooney doc and my big upcoming weekend.
Don't get me wrong, I like Brendan Scahub. But the guy is on a bad little run lately. We recap his tough week as well as all the drama from last weeks UFC event. Leave a comment or I'm going to keep bitching about it. Hugs and Kisses.
to say we're back with a bang would be an understatement. I've somehow convinced a genuine UFC prospect that he should come on my show. Huge thank you to Ian for being our first guest of the season. So no one embarrass me and we may get more guests! Pear Pod is back every Sunday
Well folks, with some travel plans next week and moving house the week after, this will be the finale of SEASON 2. Thank you all so much for your support and I'll be back in 2 weeks. Touch that like button inappropriately. Pear x
Logan Paul says he wants to be the biggest entertainer in the world. Not a bad effort you have to say.
This week we dive deeper into my dramatic history. I speak on how school politics cheated me out of a deserving lead role in Wesley's production of Hairspray. As you can tell, I'm now over it. Like this video. That's all I ask. Pear
Hello children, Welcome back to therapy. We have some news stories to cover this week as well as a spotlight look at Paddy Pimblett who fights this weekend at UFC London. I also tease a new series.. Confessions Of A Theatre Kid Subscribe you filthy animals.
Slightly different pod for you all this week. I take you back to my J1 Summer which I spent on a golf course in New York. Unfortunately things almost went very wrong.. Enjoy, like and subscribe!
Ok so last week I was travelling and couldn't get an episode done. This week we are back with a new segment 'Odds With Quads' where we will break down this weeks MMA news. Glad to be back! Pear
Another week, another pear pod. This week I discuss TikTok turning overnight oats from a healthy breakfast to a hefty desert, the rise of $uga Sean and review last weeks UFC. Enjoy you filthy animals. P x
New month, new pod. This week I breakdown Joe Rogan's clash with CNN and others, Francis Ngannou vs. the UFC and a new clip of the week.
We're running tight to the wire this week. Recording and uploading on the same day. We've got a great clip of the week, a birthday shout out and breaking some huge news!
We're back again for another episode of the pear pod. This week I react to Logan Paul and KSI's new business venture, wish MGK a happy birthday and look ahead to a serious weekend in the UFC. Like and comment folks x
Second pod of the year coming in hot. This week I discuss one of the best documentaries I have ever seen, and the backlash Molly Mae has faced since her Diary of a CEO interview.
Ladies & gentlemen, welcome back to SEASON 2 of the Pear Pod. Today we are looking at some of my favourite podcasts and breaking down what makes them great.
We're in a rush this morning as I was off to get a tattoo straight after this was recorded. Sadly Tommy Fury has pulled out of the fight with Jake Paul. I'm genuinely surprised.
Another action packed week for the Pear Pod. After some stellar reviews, the reaction videos are back as we review the Jake Paul vs. Tommy (John) Fury press conference and my favourite challenge from this weeks I'm A Celeb. Now go assault the like button. Much love, Pear
Today we look back at a busy week on the internet. The I'm A Celeb cast is revealed, Visually Impeared signed it's newest client and Pete Davidson is back at it again! What a guy.
I've waited as long as I can without discussing these lads but it's become too difficult. Is Logan Paul fighting Mike Tyson?
This week I turned 27, got a new tattoo and watched Fury win in a thrilling fight. Unfortunately it was a tough week for Conor McGregor..
Today I am joined by fitness influencer Rob Lipsett. He gives me some advice with my noisy neighbours as well as breaking down his revenue streams and his dream dinner guests.
Catching you all up on my recent move to Marbella. As well as recapping a huge weekend of fights.
Don't Tell Mum lead singer John McCabe, sits down with me to talk about forming Dublin's newest Indie-Rock band.
We discuss song writing, the music industry and what the future holds for DTM.
There live set from Camelot Studios received over 10,000 views in the first week, leaving us asking, are Don't Tell Mum Ireland's next big rock band?