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Oct 17, 2026

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Episodes

What has been the lasting impact of Brexit? 01.02.2025

Joining Bobby to chat about the impact of Brexit 5 years on is David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times.

Coach Yourself Confident with Dr Julie Smith 01.02.2025

Could you be held back by low self confidence in work? Dr Julie Smith is the author of Coach Yourself Confident - she joins Bobby to discuss.

What is DeepSeek & why has it caused such a stir? 01.02.2025

Joining Bobby to discuss the impact of DeepSeek on the AI sector is Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Stephen O'Leary & Linda Daly 01.02.2025

Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Stephen O’Leary of Olytico and Linda Daly, Business Reported with the Sunday Times.

Executive Chair: David O’Reilly, MD of Shomera 25.01.2025

Joining Mandy in the Executive Chair this week is David O’Reilly, Managing Director of Shomera.

Now It All Makes Sense: How an ADHD Diagnosis Brought Clarity to My Life 25.01.2025

Alex Patridge is credited for two of the most successful websites from the naughties. Unilad and Ladbible were go to websites for young males. and while Alex was lauded as an entrepreneur, an argument over ownership led to a fraught court case, a battle with alcoholism, and a late diagnosis of ADHD. All of this is documented in his new book Now It All Makes Sense: How an ADHD Diagnosis Brought Cla...

Industry Review: Pharmacies 25.01.2025

One of the key pillars of any community, the pharmacy plays a pivotal role in educating patients about medication usage, side effects, and general health. But with recruitment experts expecting a shortage of to continue into 2025, coupled with an increase in demands, and a pay freeze still in place since the financial crash of 2008, just what is the state of Ireland’s pharmacy sector? Joining Mand...

Is Tik Tok now the most powerful social media platform? 25.01.2025

Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss the Tik Tok ban and how it has become one of, if not the most, influential social media platform around is resident tech guru, Andy O'Donoghue.

'Grow with Aldi' 2025 with Kylie O'Donoghue of FemFuelz 25.01.2025

Applications for 'Grow with Aldi' 2025 are now open. 'Grow with Aldi' is a product accelerator and supplier development programme gives producers the chance to have their products stocked at 163 Aldio stores nationwide. Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss the programme is Kylie O'Donoghue of FemFuelz, a female supplement brand for women that use unique formulations, providing bespoke products.

Business roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Ronan Reid 25.01.2025

Joining Mandy to look at the business stories making the morning papers is Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Lead at Siemens & Ronan Reid of Cantor.

Bobby takes a walk around juice jar 24.01.2025

Booby took a trip to a business that has quadrupled its estimated turnover but it’s not just a juice bar. It is going to be a wellness hub too. Juice Jar’s CEO, Sam Shepard, showed Bobby around his business and discussed the success behind the business

Executive Chair: Donal O'Shea, Chief Executive at Deciphex 18.01.2025

Joining Mandy Johnston in the Executive Chair this week is Donal O'Shea, Chief Executive at Deciphex.

Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter 18.01.2025

Professor Michael Watkins author of the acclaimed business book ‘The First 90 Days’ joins Mandy Johnston to discuss his book as well as what the future holds for us and our relationship with AI.

Industry Review: Travel Agents 18.01.2025

It’s a new year and with it comes a reset of all our annual leave but what to do with it and where to go? Three people who know a thing or two about all of that join Mandy Johnston to give us a sense of just where the travel sector is in Ireland right now. They are: Paul Hackett of Click and Go & Vice-President of the Irish Travel Agents Association-ITAA Mary McKenna, MD of Tour America ...

Are reports of Ireland’s wealth greatly exaggerated? 18.01.2025

A current budget surplus of €12.8 billion makes Ireland an outlier among western economies but Cormac Lucey is not so sure everything is all rosey and thinks there are a few elephants in the room that could derail us in a blink of an eye. He joins Mandy Johnston to discuss.

What is 'soft quitting' and should employers be concerned? 18.01.2025

We heard of 'quiet quitting' last year but a new trend has emerged which some say will damage the output and culture of a company - 'soft quitting'. So what is it, and just how damaging could it be? Mandy Johnston is joined by Damien McCarthy of the HR Buddy to try and make some sense of this. Good Morning Damien.

Business Roundup January 18th 18.01.2025

Joining Mandy Johnston to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Robert Whelan of RockWell Finance.

Executive Chair: Ted Wright of Writech 11.01.2025

Joining Bobby in the Executve Chair this week is Ted Wright of Writech.

Industry Review: Motivational Speakers 11.01.2025

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby thought it would be good to talk to a few people who have overcome their own challenges in life and who might be able to offer encouragement for the rest of us. Joining Bobby are three experts in the field: Ciara Conlon, leadership & productivity coach Dr. Brian Pennie, Neuroscientist and Resilience Specialist Enda O’Doherty, Keynote Speaker & Enduran...

Why are EV sales on the decline? 11.01.2025

There was a significant fall in the sale of EVs last year in comparison to 2023, but what does this tell us about the future of EVs? Philip Nolan, motoring correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail joins Bobby to discuss.

Out & About: Festina Lente 11.01.2025

Bobby went out & about to Festina Lente in Wicklow - a charity that supports people to achieve their personal best in the natural world of horses, horticulture and community.

Executive Chair: Ian McGuinness, CEO of Roganstown Hotel & Country Club 04.01.2025

Joining Bobby this week in the executive chair was Ian McGuinness, CEO of Roganstown Hotel & Country Club.

A Groundhog Career: how to find a business that aligns with your values and purpose and live a professional life on your own terms 04.01.2025

Bobby talks to Dr David Oxley the co-author of a new book A Groundhog Career talks about how to find a business that aligns with your values and purpose and live a professional life on your own terms.

Quiet Leader: What you can learn from the power of introverts 04.01.2025

Bobby talks to Sissel Heiberg is an expert in introverted leadership and author of new book Quiet Leader: What you can learn from the power of introverts.

Industry Review: Gyms 04.01.2025

For this weeks industry review Bobby looks at Gyms.

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