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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Executive Chair: Gary Brown 15.03.2025

Joining Bobby in the executive chair this week is marketing guru Gary Brown.

What 'hybrid' working actually means 15.03.2025

Karen O'Reilly of Employ flex joins Bobby to examine what 'hybrid' working actually means.

Industry Review: Fruit and Veg 15.03.2025

Spring is finally here with longer days, warmer evenings, and lots of life and colour on show.   Bobby was joined by three fruit & veg business owners to chat about some of the challenges the variability of Irish seasons can bring.   Joining me is: Eamon Crean of Greenhills Fruit Farm Wexford Tom Keogh of Keogh’s Farm in Dublin Michael Kelly , founder of GIY (Grow It Yourself)

Help me buy a home's Liz O'Kane discusses the property market 15.03.2025

Joining Bobby to look at the property market is Liz O'Kane.

The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift 15.03.2025

Joining Bobby was the author of 'There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift', Kevin Evers.

Executive Chair: Katie Farrell & Matthew Coffey of Squid 08.03.2025

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Katie Farrell & Matthew Coffey of Dublin-based loyalty app, Squid.

'Money Remixed' with Mark Wilkinson 08.03.2025

Bobby is joined by Mark Wilkinson, co-author of 'Money Remixed', a guide designed to reshape your mindset, redefining your relationship with money, and unlocking the abundant life you've always desired.

Is Dublin retail in a state of decline? 08.03.2025

Is Dublin retail in a state of decline or is it simply a changing of the guard? Joining Bobby to discuss is Neil Bannon of Bannon, Ireland’s largest independently owned commercial property consultancy & Vinny O'Brien, e-commerce and marketplace consultant.

Industry Review: Concierges 08.03.2025

 The concierge industry is undergoing a transformative phase at the moment, driven by technology, personalisation, and sustainability.  So, for this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to chat with three of the county’s finest to find out just what makes this line of business tick. Joining Bobby is  Padraig Casey, Head Concierge at The Killarney Park Hotel & President of Les Cl...

Six Nations Look-Ahead: Ireland v France 08.03.2025

Can Ireland win three Six Nations Championships in a row and bag a Grand Slam along the way? Bobby is joined by former Irish International, Shane Byrne and Cameron Hill from Off the Ball to preview today's crunch game in the Aviva Stadium.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Declan Ralph & Linda Daly 08.03.2025

Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times and Declan Ralph of the BWG Group.

Executive Chair: Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle 01.03.2025

Joining Bobby in the executive chair was Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle. -

Gary Beckwith: How To Make A Million In Business 01.03.2025

Joining Bobby was Gary Beckwith on his book 'How To Make A Million In Business'.

Industry Review: Hairdressers 01.03.2025

This week's industry review looks at hairdressers, joining Bobby was: Ciara Burke, Owner of Glow Studio David Marshall, Founder of David Marshalls   Hillary, Founder of Hillary’s 

Cormac Lucey on the housing crisis 01.03.2025

Joining Bobby to look at the housing crisis was Cormac Lucey

Out and about: Old Barracks Coffee 01.03.2025

This week Bobby headed out to the Old Barracks Coffee.

Bobby's business roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton and Doug Keatinge 01.03.2025

Joining Bobby to recap the papers was Susan Hayes Culleton and Doug Keatinge.

Bobby reports from CATEX, Ireland's Largest Foodservice and Hospitality Event. 22.02.2025

Bobby chats to exhibitors and vendors as he visits this year's CATEX, Ireland's Largest Foodservice and Hospitality Event.

Crackdown on 'dodgy boxes' with Conor Pope 22.02.2025

Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, Conor Pope, joins Bobby to chat about an upcoming crackdown on illegal streaming services.

Executive Chair: Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare 22.02.2025

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare.

Bobby's Business Roundup With Gina London and Bob Hoffman 22.02.2025

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is columnist with the Sunday Independent, Gina London and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.

What can bees teach us about running our business? 22.02.2025

Joining Bobby to chat about what we can learn from bees and reflect on our own role as leaders and role models is Philip Atkinson, author of 'Bee Wise - 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive'.

Industry Review: Jewellers 22.02.2025

Whether it's an engagement ring, a necklace, or a bracelet for that special someone in our lives, a piece of jewellery can often speak louder than words. For this week’s industry review, Bobby speaks to three people who have made it their business to help us do just that. Joining Bobby is: Denise O'Connor, Founder of Rare Jewellery Design Chris Andrews, Weir & Sons Mette O’Connor of Amoc in Gr...

The business of employing neurodiverse adults 15.02.2025

Finding a job as a person who is neurodiverse can be a huge challenge but Yvonne Brewer, country manager for Auticon - a tech company which employs neurodivergent workers in high powered roles - is looking to change all that. She joins Bobby to discuss.

Executive Chair: Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council 15.02.2025

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.

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