Viral laughs, wild stories and a major award win as Stevie Haughey and John Bittles appear on The Public Nuisance Podcast
Things have been moving fast for Stevie Haughey lately, and his latest podcast appearance is no exception.
The founder of Ireland Before You Die joined Belfast boxing champ Sean McComb on episode 36 of The Public Nuisance Podcast, alongside the ever-entertaining John Bittles of Bittles Bar.
The episode, titled “Raspberry Ripples”, has already been making noise online after clips from the episode have racked a cumulative number of over 100,000 views across social media platforms in just a few short days.
The episode is a mix of honest conversation, laugh-out-loud moments and a look behind the scenes of one of the most creative and down-to-earth campaigns to come out of Ireland in the past year.
From award wins to viral videos – and everything in between
During the chat, Stevie shared some insight into his work with Emerald Green Media and their recent success at the 2025 Campaign Experience Awards in London.
The Bittles Bar Christmas Ad which was posted on Ireland Before You Die was named UK’s Best Low Budget Campaign and has helped shape how travel content is seen online.
Known for creating engaging and viral video content, Stevie talked about how the Christmas Advert came about.
But it wasn’t all business. Once John Bittles got going, the episode took on a life of its own.
R-Rated, Unfiltered, unforgettable – and very, very funny
John’s stories had the whole room howling with laughter. From turning customers away at the door to explaining why his own sons refuse to work with him, it was storytelling gold.
Listeners heard about the many bizarre reasons people have been barred from Bittles Bar and how John’s no-nonsense approach to running a pub has made him a bit of a Belfast legend.
A massive hit already – loved by viewers and listeners alike
Since going live, reaction to the episode has been overwhelmingly positive. Fans have praised the honest chat, the chemistry between the guests and host, and the hilarious stories that give a glimpse into life behind one of Belfast’s best-loved bars. The video clips alone have already racked up more than 100,000 views online.
If you’re looking for something to brighten your day, this episode is a must-watch, or listen on your favourite podcast app.
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