The Public Nuisance Podcast

Sean McComb
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Host Sean McComb interviews various guests

  1. 6d ago

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #079 “Everyone Thinks They Can Fight Until They Can’t.” with MJ Lennon, Eoin McDonald & Marty O’Hara

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome MJ Lennon, Eoin McDonald & Marty O’Hara to the podcast. We cover boxing vs MMA, jiu-jitsu, the mindset needed to become a fighter, autism and combat sports, natural aggression, coaching beginners, training camps in Kazakhstan, getting humbled in sparring, Traveller boxing culture, why some athletes peak too early, nerves before fights, boxing gloves vs MMA gloves, broken hands, striking vs grappling, why running is the best self-defence, crazy gym stories, building a business after fighting, life after retirement, coaching philosophy, creating a welcoming gym culture, why Belfast produces so many elite fighters, community in combat sports, strength and conditioning, body awareness, learning to coach, why great coaches stay off their phones, creating better training environments, entrepreneurship, running multiple businesses and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/ Heal My Hair UK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healmyhairuk/ Website: https://healmyhairuk.com/ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:19 Reading People & First Impressions 01:00 Autism, Jiu-Jitsu & Hyper Focus 03:32 Can Aggression Be Taught? 07:47 Getting Humbled in Kazakhstan 11:39 Traveller Fighters & Tough Competition 14:23 Why Some Kids Quit Combat Sports 15:57 Sparring vs Fighting 17:43 Boxing Gloves vs MMA Gloves 22:59 Boxing or MMA in a Real Fight? 25:10 Crazy Gym Stories 28:13 Fighting Careers & Life After Sport 31:38 Why MMA Has a Better Community 34:04 Boxing vs Jiu-Jitsu Culture 37:14 Self Defence & Street Fights 38:52 The Growth of MMA in Belfast 41:39 Teaching, Coaching & Learning 46:14 Building a Community, Not Just a Gym 50:10 Everything You Need Under One Roof 53:24 What Makes a Great Coach? 57:38 Why Coaches Should Stay Off Their Phones 59:10 Outro

    1 hr

  2. Jun 23

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #078 “Banned From Brisbane” with Matthew Dinsmore (Dinzy)

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Matthew Dinsmore to the podcast. We cover Belfast sayings, local slang, warm weather, sweating like a dog, dog’s balls, old-school smick culture, Nike Air Max, rockports, Belfast fashion, rap music, Eminem, Tupac, Biggie, Kanye, seeing rappers live, boxing trips to Kazakhstan, Georgia, Ukraine and Cuba, Soviet boxing culture, Russian fighters, horse meat, strange food abroad, North Korea stories, escaping strict countries, travelling to Australia, long-haul flights, smoking on planes, old TV channels, fire sticks, getting scammed in America, cassette tapes, CDs, Belfast nicknames, Irish language, growing up in Turf Lodge, school life, graffiti, Barcelona protests, pickpockets, craft beer, touring with Shane Todd, snoring, pregnancy cravings, married life, getting backlash online and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/ Heal My Hair UK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healmyhairuk/ Website: https://healmyhairuk.com/ Chapters 00:00:00:09 — Intro  00:00:19:00 — Belfast weather, sweating and strange local sayings  00:02:36:20 — Dog’s balls, Belfast slang and made-up phrases  00:06:59:10 — Smicks, Air Max and old Belfast fashion  00:08:19:01 — Rap music, Belfast rappers and favourite artists  00:12:20:01 — Kazakhstan, Georgia and boxing trips abroad  00:17:17:22 — Soviet boxing culture and tough international fighters  00:19:32:11 — Cuba, North Korea and strict countries  00:23:19:05 — Travel plans, Australia and long-haul flights  00:27:13:00 — Smoking on planes, old memories and 2000s nostalgia  00:30:09:10 — Old-school smick style, Rockports and school clothes  00:33:47:22 — Belfast nicknames, graffiti and growing up in Turf Lodge  00:36:52:05 — Irish language, school and speaking Irish again  00:40:15:09 — Barcelona protests, tourists and pickpocket stories  00:43:03:21 — Getting scammed in San Francisco  00:45:06:14 — Fire sticks, dodgy channels and awkward discoveries  00:49:32:22 — Jukeboxes, bars and craft beer  00:52:30:03 — Touring with Shane Todd and life on the road  00:54:28:17 — Snoring, sleep masks and married life  00:56:00:23 — Pregnancy cravings, late-night food and online backlash  00:59:04:17 — Wrap-up and plugs

    1 hr

  3. Jun 16

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #077 “Cosy Wosy” with Pearse Vallely & Gerard Hughes

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Pearse Vallely & Gerard Hughes to the podcast. We cover leaving a normal job to pursue social media full-time, building an audience through comedy videos and hidden-camera content, creating viral moments in Belfast, dealing with online criticism, the reality of becoming recognised in public, growing a following on TikTok, content creation, influencer culture, AI and social media, boxing, training camps, fight preparation, life without alcohol, the fear after a night out, getting stuck on a mountain for six hours, losing your clothes, phone and bank card after a drink, hilarious stories from nights out, Belfast characters, local legends, social media fame, podcasting, Paddy Barnes, Eddie Hearn, Croke Park, Queensberry Boxing, Belfast humour, viral videos, growing confidence, dealing with pressure and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Hidden Camera Content 02:01 – Creating Viral Belfast Videos 06:20 – Leaving A Job To Do Social Media 10:04 – Quitting Drink & The Fear After Nights Out 15:13 – Birthday Messages, Social Media & Fans 18:33 – Losing His Clothes, Phone & Bank Card 20:19 – Why He Rarely Drinks Anymore 24:01 – Social Circles, Drinking Culture & Belfast Characters 28:31 – Social Media Fame & Being Recognised 31:26 – The Craziest Messages He Receives 35:27 – Facebook, Rumours & Belfast Gossip 38:38 – AI, ChatGPT & The Future Of Content 42:42 – Boxing, Training Camps & Upcoming Fights 47:32 – Croke Park, Eddie Hearn & Big Opportunities 52:12 – Performing Under Pressure 58:07 – Funny Family Stories & Misunderstandings 01:02:17 – Belfast Rumours & Final Stories 01:03:13 – Closing Thoughts & What's Next

    1h 2m

  4. Jun 9

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #076 “Nobody Can Do A Belfast Accent Properly” with Shane Todd

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Shane Todd to the podcast. We cover Shane Todd’s North American tour, performing in Boston, Toronto, Texas and New York, the difference between great crowds and nightmare audiences, comedy on the road, travelling, sleep routines, recovery hacks and why Shane tapes his mouth shut before bed, MMA training with Paul Hughes and Fight Academy Ireland, boxing versus MMA, injuries, ageing, stiff necks, cauliflower ears, football stories, dressing room culture, World Cup plans, fancy dress nights, Belfast slang, public toilet etiquette, childhood memories, getting caught swearing by your parents, growing up in Belfast, local characters, Turf Lodge stories, The Green Mile, Boston’s Irish community, Irish Americans, Belfast accents, why Americans can’t do Northern Irish accents, life on tour, comedy, sport, family stories and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Pre-Podcast Chaos 01:00 Shane's Neck Injury & Getting Older 03:03 Training MMA with Paul Hughes 05:22 Combat Sports, Injuries & Cauliflower Ears 09:14 The Reality of Boxing Damage 13:08 Football Stories & Dressing Room Craic 14:25 World Cup Fancy Dress Plans 15:10 Which Disney Character Does Shane Look Like? 18:37 How We See Ourselves vs How Others See Us 20:41 Shane's North American Tour 21:22 Best & Worst Crowds on Tour 23:04 Texas BBQ & Staying Healthy on the Road 24:47 Shane's Extreme Sleep Routine 28:21 Sleep Habits, Recovery & Health 29:03 Public Toilet Etiquette Debate 31:28 Stage Fright at Drug Tests 32:33 Belfast Slang & Funny Local Expressions 35:21 The Apple Tart Machine Story 37:04 Getting Caught Swearing as a Kid 40:20 Growing Up in Belfast 41:06 English Rob, Tony Bandy Neck & Turf Lodge Tales 44:35 Why Some People Always End Up Solving Everyone's Problems 45:41 House Breakers, Street Justice & Local Characters 47:29 More MMA Training & Future Challenges 48:04 Shane vs Glenn Wilkinson Challenges 49:29 Ice Baths, MMA & Competitive Challenges 51:18 Football, World Cup Trips & Travelling 54:23 America, Politics & Border Security 55:47 Boston's Irish Community 57:14 Irish Accents Abroad 58:50 Why Nobody Can Do a Proper Belfast Accent 1:00:00 Comedy, Accents & Performing Around the World

    1h 23m

  5. Jun 2

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #075 “It was like a pendulum” with Pearse Elliott

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Pearse Elliott to the podcast. We cover growing up in Belfast when everyone knew everyone, bookies, horse racing, greyhounds, pigeon racing, hunting dogs and the characters that made local communities what they were, why gambling becomes part of social culture and the psychology behind addiction, stories of lucky bets, unlucky horses and betting disasters, life around pubs, bars and bookmakers, growing up with no phones, no social media and creating your own entertainment, wild childhood stories, chasing a tiger that supposedly escaped from Bellevue Zoo, building a pack of dogs to hunt it down, why imagination seems to be disappearing in modern life, the decline of community spirit and knowing your neighbours, Covid street parties and what they revealed about people’s need for connection, poverty, ageing and the challenges facing older generations, Belfast’s unique humour and storytelling culture, writing for television and theatre, the reality of getting projects commissioned, the legacy of Pulling Moves, Malcolm, Kneecap and Northern Irish storytelling, why Belfast produces incredible writers, artists and characters, the changing arts scene, funding struggles and the value of creativity, growing up working-class in Belfast, family stories, local legends, pigeon racing culture, unforgettable characters from North Belfast, The Sopranos, acting, Daniel Day-Lewis, method acting, comedy, performance, confidence under pressure, why the stories of ordinary people are often the most entertaining of all and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Gambling Culture 05:12 Sponsors & Chicken Tenders 06:09 Greyhounds, Dogs & Betting Stories 08:38 Hunting, Community & Growing Up Outside 12:39 Covid, Street Parties & Losing Community 15:08 Belfast Characters & Storytelling 17:28 The Arts, Funding & Northern Ireland 19:31 Kneecap, Malcolm & Belfast on Screen 21:42 Growing Up in Belfast 28:43 Writing TV Shows & The Reality of Production 32:27 The Sopranos & Great Television 35:47 Daniel Day-Lewis & Method Acting 40:43 Confidence, Performance & Pressure 43:23 Bookies Stories & Gambling Characters 47:49 Pigeon Racing Culture 52:29 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

    53 min

  6. May 26

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #074 “Too far ahead of the Posse” with Paddy McDonnell

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Paddy McDonnell to the podcast. We cover podcasting, Patreon and TikTok lives, why TikTok monetisation isn’t always worth it, snoring, separate beds and married life, getting used to living alone while travelling, the peace of being away for work, parenting, having five kids, the difference between sons and daughters, protecting your daughter from boyfriends, teenage drinking, Old English, growing up around Belfast street culture, kids no longer playing outside, Turf Lodge, Ballymurphy, Falls Park, childhood fights, stolen cars, priests, altar boys, Catholic guilt, old-school community madness, local bars, the Green Hut, taxi stories, strange characters, being “too far ahead of the party,” house parties, family parties, drinking culture, communion parties, kids growing up too fast, old food habits, healthy eating on the road, Coke from a glass bottle, ravioli on toast, and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/

    58 min

  7. May 12

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #073 “Like Being in a Car Crash Every Week” with Stephen Ferris

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Stephen Ferris to the podcast. We cover the brutal physical reality of professional rugby, why every game feels like a car crash, GPS tracking, G-force collisions and how modern rugby monitors player fatigue, Brian O’Driscoll’s legendary toughness, earning respect inside elite teams, walking into the Ireland setup as a young player, free team meals and realising sport had become serious, boxing versus rugby toughness, dirty tactics, eye gouging and old-school rugby madness, Wayne Rooney and the death of street footballers, personalities in modern sport, Eddie Hearn signing rugby players, fake boxing build-ups and why Sean doesn’t buy into the drama, staying calm before a fight, dressing room nerves, players throwing up before games, how to know when someone is hurt in boxing, Carl Frampton’s rise, decline and unforgettable fight nights, walking Frampton out in Belfast, Ireland boxing camps, Paul Barnes, Kazakhstan training camps and Soviet-style boxing culture, rugby tours, Argentina nightlife and drinking culture, the chaos of team environments, playing darts with Michael van Gerwen, the madness of darts nights, growing up through sport, school rugby, football, working-class graft, getting a first rugby contract, taking opportunities when they come, Sean’s next fight plans, Croke Park, Katie Taylor, world title ambitions, Stephen’s work in rugby punditry and insurance, life after sport, real friendships after retirement, and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/

    59 min

  8. Apr 28

    The Public Nuisance Podcast #072 “Pure Gents” with Sean Hegarty

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb. This week we welcome Sean Hegarty to the podcast. We cover growing up sharing rooms, VHS tapes and the “good old days”, how life has changed for kids today and whether too much access has killed appreciation, juggling kids, work and trying to still chase your own goals, modern parenting and how different things feel now, getting into comedy, running gigs and the pressure behind the scenes, how social media has changed live audiences and attention spans, boxing, mindset and what it actually feels like stepping into the ring, adrenaline, fear and why nothing can prepare you for that first bell, training, discipline and staying ready for opportunities that can come overnight, chasing success and never feeling satisfied, always looking for the next thing and learning to step back and recognise progress, the “pure gent” movement, where it came from and using your platform for something bigger, conversations around women’s safety, male responsibility and speaking up, childhood vs modern life, technology, gaming and constant stimulation, nostalgia, music, films and how different growing up used to be, comedy boxing events, creating content to sell fights, egos, rivalries and knowing when things go too far, football, money in sport, loyalty and how the game has changed, fame, money and lifestyle, why more doesn’t always mean better, staying grounded, relationships and what actually matters long-term, and much more. New episodes every Tuesday. NEW MERCH 10% off with Code - BANGBANGGRAVEYCHIP Website: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/public-nuisance-podcast Sean McComb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmccomb/  Killen Studios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killenstudio/  Website: https://killenstudios.com/ That Prize Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/  Website: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/ The Wing Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewingsociety/

    1h 17m
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Host Sean McComb interviews various guests

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  • Creator
    Sean McComb
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Public Nuisance Podcast
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