The Public Nuisance Podcast

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Welcome to a new episode of The Public Nuisance Podcast with me, Sean McComb.

This week we welcome Gavin Burns to the podcast.

We cover professional boxing, YouTube success, selling hot tubs during COVID, social media algorithms, going viral, podcasting, travelling to Kazakhstan, horse meat, food abroad, caravans, ADHD, Belfast culture, traveller traditions, Guinness rankings, Belfast pubs, harp vs Guinness, favourite beers, family life, becoming a dad, pregnancy, growing up in Turf Lodge, street fights vs boxing, old-school foods, corned beef, spam, music, YouTubers, travelling with kids, electric cars, scooters, road safety, funny Belfast stories, content creation and much more.

New episodes every Tuesday.

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Sean McComb
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Killen Studios
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That Prize Guy
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The Wing Society
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Heal My Hair UK
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
 00:01 Sean McComb's Hot Tub Business During COVID
 03:14 The Reality of Boxing Money & Fighting at the Top
 05:29 Boxing Sacrifices Nobody Sees
 07:37 Why Boxing Is One of the Hardest Sports in the World
 09:12 Going Viral & Social Media Reality
 12:00 How YouTube Changed Everything
 14:08 Sean's Big Life Announcement
 15:02 Weird Foods, Corned Beef & Spam Taste Test
 17:29 Horse Meat in Kazakhstan & Food Abroad
 22:00 Buying a Caravan You'll Never Use
 23:40 Full-Time YouTube & Content Creation
 25:06 Street Fights vs Professional Boxing
 27:11 Traveller Culture & Tyson Fury
 31:16 Growing Up in Belfast
 34:02 Becoming a Dad & Family Life
 36:36 Meeting His Wife & Music Memories
 40:40 Belfast Nightlife & Favourite Doormen
 41:54 The Best Guinness in Belfast
 47:10 Guinness vs Harp Debate
 52:40 Family Photos & Digital Memories
 55:36 Electric Cars, Scooters & Road Safety
 01:01:37 The Chicken Feet Challenge & Outro

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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.

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Sean McComb
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Killen Studios
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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
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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

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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.

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Sean McComb
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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
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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

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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.

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Sean McComb
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Killen Studios
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Website: https://killenstudios.com/

That Prize Guy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatprizeguy/ 
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The Wing Society
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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

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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.

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Sean McComb
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Killen Studios
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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