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Jan 10, 2026 • 11min
Driving impact with purpose and courage with Christopher O.H. Williams
In C.O.U.R.A.G.E., Christopher O. H. Williams reveals how to harness innate courage in everyday life to make a lasting impact and live authentically, without regret. He joins Bobby to discuss.

Jan 10, 2026 • 14min
Report from upcycling homewares business, ‘Kopper Kreations’
Kopper Kreations is an industrial homewares brand that uses reclaimed and recycled materials to create unique and eye-catching homewares. Bobby stopped by their site just off Capel Street in Dublin, where founder Emmet Bosonnet told him all about the business.

Jan 10, 2026 • 16min
‘Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For’ with Dr Mark Rowe
As a family doctor, Dr Mark Rowe has seen first-hand the impact of investing in your future self with simple, small changes to your daily routine that leverage the science of habits for lasting results. He joins Bobby to chat about his book, ‘Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For’.

Jan 3, 2026 • 14min
Executive Chair: Justin van der Spuy & Ray Armstrong
This week on the Executive Chair Bobby sits down with Justin van der Spuy & Ray Armstrong, Co-CEOs of Saros Consulting

Jan 3, 2026 • 12min
Interview: Sir Robin Knox-Johnson
More than 40 years ago a man called Robin Knox-Johnson became the first to sail singled handed and solo around the world. Back in 1969 Sir Robin earned the ‘golden globe’ award for completed the journey as one of the last great uncharted maritime feats 2026 is set to be a busy year with Sir Robin’s Clipper entering 2 boats in the Round Ireland Race. He also due to speak at a special event in Dublin raising money for UNICEF in FebruaryRobin spoke to Bobby about is life and the year ahead

Jan 3, 2026 • 19min
Industry Review: Motivation in the Face of Adversity
Staying motivated when life gets tough isn’t easy, but it’s often those moments of adversity that define us. For this week’s Industry Review with a twist, Bobby explored the mindsets and strategies that help us keep going when the going gets tough. He was joined by Motivational Speaker Mark Fennel, Motivational Speaker & Endurance Athlete Enda Doherty and Psychotherapist & Founder of The STLL Daniella Moyles

Jan 3, 2026 • 12min
Looking at 2026's Economic outlook
Bobby is joined by economists Colm McCarthy and Barra Ronantree to examine the economic prospects for 2026

Jan 3, 2026 • 8min
Poachers Drinks: Non Alcoholic drink options
Bobby sits down with founder and managing director of Poachers drinks from Wexford They chat through the business and some of their most popular products

Jan 3, 2026 • 25min
Business Review Saturday 3rd January
Bobby is joined by Olytico's Stephen O'Leary and Artist and Digitization Consultant Joan Mulvihill to discuss the biggest business stories of the day

Dec 27, 2025 • 45min
Bobby's 2025 Business News Roundup
Joining Bobby to run through the main stories of the year are Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of 'Taking Stock', Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Host of the Driving Life Podcast; and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.


