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In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, I tell the very real story of how one tiny decision removing a single olive from first-class salads ended up saving an airline tens of thousands a year. It’s funny, slightly ridiculous, and a perfect reminder that in business, the biggest wins don’t always come from big ideas sometimes they come from noticing the smallest things. Short, entertaining, a...

In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, we look at the workplace rules that clearly weren’t written in advance they were written after an incident. From banning certain foods and reply-all emails to oddly specific dress codes and desk behaviour, these policies all have one thing in common: someone ruined it for everyone. A light, funny look at how offices really work, why some rules are pain...

January is the season of new roles, new titles, and slightly confusing email signatures. In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, we take a look at job titles that sound completely made up but are actually real roles people get paid to do. From Chief Happiness Officers and Growth Hackers to Digital Prophets and Brand Evangelists, this short episode explores the strange, funny, and sometimes r...

January has a habit of making people question their jobs. In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, we tell the true story of an employee who handed in their notice, stopped working… and yet continued to get paid because nobody in the company realised they had actually left. From HR assumptions and payroll systems to the quiet chaos of large organisations, this episode looks at how someone can...

If Christmas had a podcast, this would be it. The Money2Byrne Christmas Special is back your annual festive fix and the podcast world’s answer to The Toy Show. It’s an end-of-year tradition packed with laughs, stories, chaos, and just the right amount of nonsense. Recorded live from Dave’s favourite café (with festive drinks and mince pies firmly involved), this Christmas Special brings together t...

In today’s Pocket Change, Dave takes you to a small town in Germany where a nursing home came up with one of the simplest and smartest ideas ever: a fake bus stop. Designed to help protect residents with dementia, this imitation bus stop became an unexpected lifesaver, giving comfort, familiarity, and calm to people who needed it most. Other countries copied it, families loved it, and the story ha...

What would you do if a café charged you €2… just to cut your sandwich in half? That’s exactly what happened at Bar Pace, a real café on Lake Como in Italy and when the receipt hit the internet, the story went global. In this week’s Money2Byrne Pocket Change, David dives into the strangest “service fee” ever charged, the café’s unusual explanation, and how a simple knife movement turned into an int...

Black Friday might be the biggest shopping day of the year… but it didn’t start that way. In fact, the real origin of Black Friday has nothing to do with bargain TVs or midnight queues it began decades earlier, in a way almost nobody knows. In this Money2Byrne Pocket Change Special, David W Byrne breaks down the wild true story of how Black Friday got its name, why police invented the term, why re...

Ever been in IKEA so long you felt like you lived there? Well… one woman actually did. In this hilarious True Business Story, David W Byrne dives into the bizarre case of a woman in Japan who secretly moved into an IKEA store sleeping in the showroom beds, storing her belongings in the drawers, and eating every meal in the cafeteria without anyone noticing. She blended in so perfectly that IKEA on...

What happens when a pizza company promises free pizza for life to anyone brave (or foolish) enough to get their logo tattooed? Chaos. Beautiful, cheesy chaos. In this episode of Pocket Change, David W Byrne dives into the unbelievable true story of the 2018 Domino’s promotion in Russia where the company accidentally inspired thousands of people to get permanent tattoos for a lifetime of pizza… onl...

Ever checked into an Airbnb and heard footsteps when you’re the only one there? 👻 Welcome to the booming world of haunted short-term rentals where creaky floors, flickering lights, and ghost stories aren’t complaints… they’re selling points. In this spooky-season episode of Pocket Change, David W Byrne dives into the real-life business of haunted Airbnbs, ghost-themed stays, and the people making...

Would you ever pay a thousand dollars for a single cup of coffee? ☕💸 Well, believe it or not, some people do. In this Pocket Change episode, David W Byrne takes a sip of one of the strangest luxury trends in the world the $1,000 coffee, made from beans that have literally been eaten and digested by an animal before being brewed. From Kopi Luwak to Black Ivory Coffee, this episode explores how ma...

When life gives you taxes… grab a wheelbarrow. In this episode of Money2Byrne: Pocket Change, David Byrne tells the unbelievable true story of Nick Stafford, the man who settled a $3,000 tax bill using 300,000 pennies and made government employees count every single one. From viral headlines to a seven-hour coin-counting marathon, discover how one taxpayer turned frustration into performance art a...

What would you do if you could start your life over completely? Well, back in 2008, one man in Australia actually did it by putting his entire life up for sale on eBay. His house, his job, his car, his friends… even his favourite pub nights were all part of the deal. In this week’s Pocket Change, David W Byrne dives into the wild true story of Ian Usher, the man who turned heartbreak into headline...

What happens when a fast-food giant decides Earth just isn’t enough? In this Money2Byrne Pocket Change episode, we blast off into the story of Burger King’s bizarre cosmic marketing stunt when the brand claimed to have opened the first restaurant on Mars… kind of. 🚀 You’ll hear how a cheeky ad campaign, a bit of PR magic, and a lot of flame-grilled confidence helped Burger King get everyone talki...

In 2017, a freelance writer in London pulled off one of the funniest marketing stunts in history. Armed with a burner phone, a website, and a backyard shed, Oobah Butler created a fake restaurant called The Shed at Dulwich. He never served a single meal. But with a handful of glowing fake reviews, he managed to climb the TripAdvisor charts all the way to #1 restaurant in London. Soon, real people...

In a world where everyone’s hustling for side gigs, one man in Japan found the ultimate job, doing absolutely nothing. 🪑 Meet Shoji Morimoto, Tokyo’s “Do Nothing Guy.” He gets paid just to exist. No small talk. No advice. No effort. People hire him to sit beside them at lunch, walk quietly next to them, or just stand in silence so they don’t feel alone. From awkward dinners to emotional divorces,...

You can buy almost anything on eBay or at least, you could. In this episode of Money2Byrne: Pocket Change, David Byrne tells the hilarious true story of how people started selling haunted dolls, cursed jars, and even ghosts online… until eBay had to officially ban the sale of “souls and spirits.” 👻 From haunted auctions that went viral to the ridiculous complaints that followed (“My ghost isn’t w...

In the 1990s, Pepsi launched a TV advert offering everything from T-shirts to sunglasses for Pepsi Points and, as the punchline, a Harrier Fighter Jet. One college student decided it wasn’t a joke. He raised the money, sent Pepsi a cheque, and demanded his jet. What followed became one of the wildest marketing blunders and lawsuits in advertising history. In this five-minute episode of Money2Byrne...

In 2018, KFC faced the unthinkable a fried-chicken shortage. No wings, no drumsticks, no hope. What followed was chaos, comedy, and one of the best marketing recoveries ever. In this five-minute episode of Money2Byrne: Pocket Change, David Byrne unpacks the moment the Colonel lost his chicken, how KFC turned a PR nightmare into a masterclass in brand humour, and why owning your mistakes might just...

In this jam-packed episode of Money2Byrne, we uncover bizarre facts, shine a spotlight on unsung heroes, and explore the wonderfully weird world of pop culture and real-life legends. What You Never Knew Did you know Wrigley’s didn’t start out selling chewing gum? We dig into the surprising business origin story of one of the world’s most iconic brands. No More Funny Business We head to Iceland for...

Money2Byrne The Podcast that looks at the Lighter Side of Business Tis the season for a Special Christmas Episode of Money2Byrne. We once again return to the cafe for some Mince Pies, cuppa Coffee and some holiday fun as we bring you 5 of your festive favourites. We have a What you never knew, in which we tell you about the quickest Christmas Carol ever written, We have a No more funny Business th...

Welcome to another Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne! In this quick and fascinating episode, we dive into the quirky world of vending machines. From the downright bizarre to the utterly innovative, we explore the strangest vending machines from around the globe. Whether you’re grabbing a snack or something far more unusual, these machines have it all! Key Points: Introduction to Vending Machine...

Join us for a special episode of Money2Byrne where we revisit five of our listeners' favorite segments! From quirky facts to tech hacks, this episode has something for everyone. Dive into "No More Funny Business," "What You Never Knew," "Tech Tricks," "Name of Thrones," and "None of Your Business" for a fun and informative journey. Episode Highlights: No More Funny Business: Cuddle Cafes in Japan...

Europinion: In this episode, we dive into a Europinion segment where we asked listeners what they would spend 10P on if it were the 1990s. We received hilarious responses from around the globe, including insights from actor George Murphy, famed for his role as Mondo in "Fiat City," as well as contributions from Right Said Fred and Niall Boylan of the Niall Boylan Podcast. Tech Trick: Discover a ha...