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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

How to safeguard your online reputation? 24.08.2024

As the obtaining of private information has become a more sophisticated scam, how can you safeguard your online reputation and what if you’re a victim of online disinformation? Bobby is joined by Nicola Byrne from Risk Eye and by Stephen O’Leary of Olytico to discuss.

Industry Review: Barbecuing 24.08.2024

Joining Bobby to discuss the business of barbecuing is John Relihan of Pitt Bros; food writer, Ali Dunworth; and David Oelke from Bbq4you.ie.

Out & About: Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques 24.08.2024

Bobby was out & about at Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques where he caught up with owner, Harry Maharaj to chat about the business.

A restaurant sector in crisis: what can be done? 24.08.2024

Dublin restaurant and karaoke bar Ukiyo is the latest in a fleet of restaurants across the country that have closed due to pressure on the hospitality sector. Bobby is joined by Independent Economist Jim Power and chef Kevin Dundon to discuss.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton & Paul O’Dwyer 24.08.2024

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan Hayes Culleton aka 'The Positive Economist' & Paul O’Dwyer, dental surgeon from Portman Dentex.

Industry Review: Bakeries 17.08.2024

Bakeries are a business that rank as one of the oldest in the world but between sourdoughs, velvet cakes, croissants, and cookies, how has the industry changed in recent years and how is the business of running a bakery faring in the face of rising energy and staffing costs? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Eoin Cluskey of Bread 41 in Dublin & Wicklow Charlotte Leonard-Kane co-owner of Sceal Baker...

Should business owners speak out on social and political issues? 17.08.2024

The days of doing business without engaging in what is happening in the world at large are gone but how do business owners make sure they are doing and saying the right things without sounding false? Rob Hayward, chief strategy officer with Principia Advisory joins Bobby to discuss.

Executive Chair: Paddy Baird of Killester Travel 17.08.2024

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Paddy Baird of Killester Travel.

Should the behaviour of a business owner affect your buying decisions? 17.08.2024

Would the behaviour of a company owner affect your buying decisions? That was the conundrum facing Pilita Clark, columnist with The Financial Times - she joins Bobby to discuss.

Out & About at The Black Stuff 17.08.2024

John Larkin is the founder & chief soap maker at The Black Stuff, a handmade natural soap company, who has made it his mission to get as much handmade, natural soap into the hands of as many people as possible. He welcomed Bobby to his workshop to tell him all about it.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Regina Mangan & Declan Ralph 17.08.2024

Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Regina Mangan, CEO of Liberty Blue Estate Agents in Waterford & Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director for BWG.

Executive Chair: Claire McHugh 10.08.2024

For this week's executive chair, Bobby was joined by Claire McHugh, CEO of Axonista

The Upside of Disruption 10.08.2024

Terence Mauri, author of The Upside of Disruption: The Path To Leading and Thriving in the Unknown joined Bobby to chat about his philosophy for a post-AI age

Industry Review: Sports Centres 10.08.2024

With the Olympics taking place in Paris, Bobby decided for this week’s industry review, to take a look into the sports centre industry. He was joined by: ●      Liam Harbison, Director of the Sport Ireland Institute in Blanchardstown ●      Tina Dowling, CEO of The Watershed in Kilkenny, and ●      Clodagh Kilmurray, CEO of...

What would a US recession impact Ireland? 10.08.2024

While we were enjoying last Monday’s bank holiday, stock markets across the world were plunging. The dives began on Friday as weak economic statistics involving US jobless figures spooked the market. Fears of a US recession can also cause worries for the Irish economy as we are so dependent on US multinationals so how real are these fears and is the Irish economy strong enough to withstand a US sl...

Is Intel in trouble? 10.08.2024

Intel, once the world's biggest chipmaker, now finds itself squeezed by rivals Nvidia and AMD and despite its significant contributions to the industry and economy, Intel is struggling to stay relevant in the AI-driven future of chip making. With Nvidia's dominance in AI chips and AMD's solid market performance, can Intel reclaim its former glory? Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor of the Irish and Sunda...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Louisa Meehan & Jon Ihle 10.08.2024

Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers was Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM, and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with The Sunday Times Ireland

Stock Market Strategies with Paddy Stronge 03.08.2024

Investing in the stock market can be confusing and intimidating. Joining Bobby to offer some advice, knowledge and some investing strategies was Paddy Stronge Author of 'Successful Investing: How to Make Money in the Stock Market'

Bobby's Business Roundup with Bob Hoffman & Caroline Bocquel 03.08.2024

Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers was Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara

'The Danger Is Good Things Come To An End' Economist Cormac Lucey on why the government should be careful with the next budget 03.08.2024

Even though we’re in that time when politicians are on holiday, we are also in the run into that most dangerous of events: the pre-election budget. Cormac Lucey, Economic Commentator, Author & Columnist wants the government to be on the side of caution when it comes to what the include in the budget on October 1st. He joined Bobby on the program to outline his argument and analyse the current...

Industry Review: Restaurants 03.08.2024

The restaurant industry has experienced a boom in Ireland in recent years. That isn’t to say that it’s all plain sailing. Joining Bobby to discuss their experience in the restaurant industry for this week's Industry Review was ●       JP McMahon, culinary director of the EatGalway Restaurant Group, which comprises Aniar, Cava Bodega, and Tartare café + wine bar ●&nbsp...

'Without social media, there would be no business' Founder of Cookie SOS on the importance of getting social media right for business 03.08.2024

Booby indulged his sweet tooth by chatting with Sarah O’Sullivan, Founder of SOS Cookies on the importance of social media as a marketing device and how it helped her business grow.

Executive Chair: Kieran Ivers of Green Rebel 03.08.2024

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Kieran Ivers of Green Rebel, Irish based, complete offshore survey service who support offshore wind energy projects.

Executive Chair: Suzanne Ryan of Bluebird Care Ireland 27.07.2024

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Suzanne Ryan, Managing Director of Bluebird Care Ireland.

Exploring the legacy of NAMA 27.07.2024

NAMA is a four-letter word synonymous with the dark days, months, and years following the 2008 financial crash, but in 18 months, it will disappear. One man who has been following its life from the very beginning is Matt Cooper, presenter of the Last Word on TodayFM - he joins Bobby to discuss.

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