The Bellissimo Files Presents: Movies & Me

Today, I’m taking a slight deviation from the Movies and Me podcast to bring you a special short episode. I’m going from the big screen to the small screen because recently I got to chat to one of the stars of Jack Ryan, Wendell Pierce, who plays James Greer. Before this we came to love him as Bunk in The Wire, and, Robert Zane, Rachel’s dad (Meghan Markle) on Suits. I loved him in all of those ro...

This week’s guest is Rebecca Shekleton. We know Rebecca is a successful radio presenter, you can wake up with Rebecca and Brendan on 98FM’s Big Breakfast, week days from 7am-10am; she makes up a 3rd of the successful Shrine Pod; and she is fabulous, but what will we find out about her when we start talking movies? In this episode Rebecca tells us why the Harry Potter franchise means so much to her...

This week’s guest is Pamela Joyce. We know Pamela is a successful radio presenter, you can listen into her Today FM show, week days from 12-2pm; she is fabulous, talented and a great laugh but what will we find out about her when we start talking movies? In this episode Pamela talks about the comfort she gets from rewatching her favourite films; the pain of big boobs; why she is so passionate abou...

This week’s guest is Newstalk’s Reporter on the streets, Henry McKean. Henry has covered some of the world’s biggest stories, from history making referendums, the Queen’s death and King’s recent Coronation. He’s met Presidents, Hollywood A-listers, and local heroes. Henry is usually sharing other people’s stories but what’s the story behind the man who reports the story and what will we find out a...

This week’s guest is podcaster, broadcaster, & sustainable fashion Queen, Fionnuala Jones. We know Fionnuala loves all things pop culture; doesn’t just talk the talk but also walks the walk when it comes to sustainable fashion and can be seen and heard talking all about this on radio, TV and digital platforms;  but what else will we learn about her when we start talking movies? In this episode...

This week’s guest is Singer/Songwriter/Pop Star Caity Baser. We know that Caity blew up on TikTok; has released a successful EP, Thanks For Nothing, See You Never; and has just finished a sold out tour; but what else will we learn about her when we start talking movies? In this episode Caity shares her emotional on stage moments; how she started off as a musical theatre kid; writing her own musica...

This week’s guest is Broadcaster Sean Munsanje. He’s a really good mate of mine, that I met through work – and our first ever meeting was at a cinema! We know that Sean hosts FM104’s popular entertainment show, The Juice, has travelled the world interviewing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars; and he loves all things pop culture but what else will we learn about Sean when we start talking about mov...

This week’s guest is award winning radio DJ Dee Woods. We know that Dee loves music and entertains us all when she puts up that mic in the Radio Nova studio but what will we learn about her when we start talking movies? In this episode Dee shares why the title of her biopic involves pee; how she juggles everything going on in her life; she gives us an insight into the make up of her brain; and so...

This week’s guest is radio presenter and podcaster Brendan O’Loughlin. Brendan started his broadcasting career in the 98fm newsroom. He won a number of radio awards before he stepped away from the newsroom and into the 98FM radio studio to wake up Dublin on the Big Breakfast with his co-host Rebecca Shekleton. Away from 98FM, Brendan also co-hosts the popular Shrine Pod, alongside his Big Breakfas...

This week’s guest is Mae Stephens, the Singer/Songwriter, who has blown up thanks to Tik Tok. Her song, “If We Ever Broke Up”, has had over 10million views since she put up a snippet of it on New Year’s Eve. That’s not where he success ends though, she is continuing to write music and has had over 200 thousand monthly Spotify listens. We know all of this about Mae, but what else will we learn abou...

This week’s guest is the Singer/Songwriter who is representing the UK at the 67th  Eurovision Song Contest,  with ‘I Wrote A Song’, Mae Muller. As well as representing the UK at Eurovision, Mae has been nominated at the 2022 MTV EMAs and VMAs; and her music has had over two billion streams. We know all of this about Mae, but what else will we learn about her when we start talking movies? In this e...

This week’s guest is Irish Singer/Songwriter, Lyra. Her music is a constant on Irish radio; she has had over 13million combined Spotify streams; and her latest single You has us all on the dance floor. We know all of this about Lyra, but what else will we learn about her when we start talking movies? In this episode Lyra opens up about her dark side; her dream of writing a Bond song; shares her fe...

This week’s guest is Broadcaster Nathan O’Reilly. He and Graham have been making great radio for over a decade now. They used to wake us up every weekday morning but now they are driving us home on FM104. We know that Nathan is talented, entertaining and funny but what else will we learn about him when we start talking movies? In this episode Nathan shows us his romantic side, tells us why he was...

This week’s guest is Singer-Songwriter Lea Heart. Lea has always wanted to perform but it wasn’t until we were all in lockdown because of the pandemic, that she decided to upload videos of herself singing, to TikTok and life hasn’t been the same since. Lea signed to Warner Music Ireland, became Ireland’s most played female artist; supported Sigrid; and now has sold out a gig at The Olympia. We kno...

This week’s guest is Singer-Songwriter Nicole O’Brien. We first got to know Nicole on Netflix’s Too Hot To Handle. Since then, her social media following has blown up and on Friday 3rd March, Nicole teams up with DJ Marty Guilfoyle (who was the very first guest on this podcast. If you missed it, feel free to go back and give it a listen) to bring us their new single, Love At First Sight. We know a...

We know that Stephen is a successful radio and TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of the world’s biggest stars; has been on the world's biggest red carpets; and he has just moved from Ireland to Australia; but what else will we learn about Stephen when we start talking movies?  In this episode Stephen shares why he feels he might lose his cinema street cred when he reveals which famous f...

This week I have my first Australian on the podcast. We know that he is from my hometown of Melbourne, a radio broadcaster who works on both the Christian O'Connell Radio Show and the very successful Hamish & Andy podcast,  and is a wannabe Rock star, but what else will we learn about Jack when we start talking movies? What will we find out when Jack shares his first cinema experience, hi...

We know that Aimee is a successful singer/songwriter but what do Aimee's movie choices tell us about her? What will we find out when Aimee shares her first cinema experience, her most loved movie,  the film she will never watch again and more? Listen in as we get to know another side of Aimee. CREDITS: Music: Showtime - Cabaret - Revue by JuliusH (pixabay.com) You can follow Aimee on instagra...

We know that Conor Behan is a successful (and fabulous) DJ, Broadcaster, and host of the popular Housewives & Me Podcast, but what do his movie choices tell us about him? What will we find out when Conor shares his first cinema experience, his most loved movie,  the film he will never watch again and more? Listen in as we get to know another side of Conor Behan. CREDITS: Music: Showtime -...

We know that Tracy Clifford hosts the successful Tracy Clifford Show weekdays on 2FM (12-3pm), played the opening DJ set for Diana Ross at her recent 3Arena gig, but what do her movie choices tell us about her? What will we find out when Tracy shares her first cinema experience, her most loved movie,  the film she will never watch again and more? Listen in as we get to know another side of Tr...

We know that Hilary Rose is an IFTA nominated actor, played Mairead MacSweeney in The Young Offenders and hosts her own podcast, Live Wild, but what do her movie choices tell us about her? What will we find out when Hilary shares her first cinema experience, her most loved movie,  the film she will never watch again and more? Listen in as we get to know another side of Hilary Rose. CREDITS: M...

We know that Muireann O'Connell co-anchors Ireland AM anchor and is the co-host of And Another Thing podcast Muireann O’Connell but what do her movie choices tell us about her? What will we find out when Muireann shares her first cinema experience, her most loved movie, and the film she will never watch again and more? Listen in as we get to know another side of Muireann O'Connell Music: Showtime...

We know Marty Guilfoyle is a successful DJ and broadcaster but what do his movie choices tell us about him?  What will we find out when Marty shares his first cinema experience, his most loved movie, the film he will never watch again and more? Listen in as we get to know another side of Marty Guilfoyle. Music: Showtime - Cabaret - Revue by JuliusH (pixabay.com)

We all love movies because of the stories they tell, the worlds they open up to us, the adventures we get to go on, and how they make us feel. Something I am always intrigued about it what do people’s favourite movies tell us about that person? What stories will people share as a result of one of their most memorable movie moments? And what movie recommendations do they have for us? Well, in this...

On this podcast I'm talking all things pop culture and talking to some of the stars who are a part of it. On this episode: - There's lots to catch up on this week, news of a Motherland Christmas Special; Who's The Boss revival; a possible renewal for Netflix's Wednesday; and a chance to live like Mariah Carey in NYC -  I’ll  be filling you in on what pop culture I’ve been consuming this...