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Mar 7, 2026 • 13min
The economy in a time of war
Financial markets are still reeling as the US & Israel’s war on Iran continues, sending oil prices higher and stock markets tumbling, and Irish shares caught in the crossfire. To unpack what this could mean for inflation, interest rates, and the wider economy, Bobby is joined by Business Editor at the Irish Independent, Donal O’Donovan & economist Jim Power.
Mar 7, 2026 • 10min
Out & About at Outdoor Living
Bobby took a trip to the foothills of the Sugarloaf in Co. Wicklow to check out one of the country’s best garden centres, Outdoorliving.
Mar 7, 2026 • 10min
Executive Chair: Alan Coleman, Chief Product Officer of Plume Design
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Alan Coleman, Chief Product Officer of Plume Design.
Mar 7, 2026 • 8min
Human Wise: How to lead from within and sell with confidence
Helan Wada, author of ‘Human Wise: How to lead from within and sell with confidence’, knows today’s managers are under multiple types of pressure from shareholders, market sentiment, and their own expectations of what being a manager is. Her solution is simple - remember you are a human with feelings. She joins Bobby to chat about it all.
Feb 28, 2026 • 12min
Executive Chair: Tom O’Connor & Leo Crawford of the Petal Group
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week are Tom O’Connor & Leo Crawford of the Petal Group.
Feb 28, 2026 • 24min
Bobby’s Business Roundup February 28th
Joining Bobby ot go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.
Feb 28, 2026 • 13min
Out & About at Silver Works Dublin
Bobby took a trip to Silver Works on Drury Street in Dublin city centre to get to grips with the ins and outs of jewellery making.
Feb 28, 2026 • 12min
What now after Trump’s tariff chaos?
It's been eight days since the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariff regime in its entirety, but how has the market reacted? Bobby is joined by Paul Sommerville of CEO Sommerville Advisory Markets to try to make sense of the past week.
Feb 28, 2026 • 8min
Networking Matters: The Power of Human Connection
Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute and author of Networking Matters: The Power of Human Connection, joins Bobby to chat about the transformative power of networking, the ‘glue’ that makes everything happen.
Feb 28, 2026 • 20min
Industry Review: Horse Racing
For this week’s Industry Review, we’re focusing on one of Ireland’s most important sporting and economic sectors - horse racing - and asking how the industry is faring at a pivotal time. Joining Bobby to discuss is:Michael Moloney, CEO at Galway RacecourseSuzanne Eade, CEO at Horse Racing IrelandRoss O'Sullivan, Racehorse Trainer from Greenhills, Co. Kildare
