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Jun 3, 2023 • 10min
Executive Chair: Kurt Takahashi
Joining Bobby this week in the Executive Chair is Kurt Takahashi, CEO, Netwatch Group.

Jun 3, 2023 • 9min
Bobby visits the Game of Thrones visitor experience
This week Bobby took a trip to the Game of Thrones Visitor experience.

Jun 3, 2023 • 24min
Industry Review: Bees
Bees are an irreplaceable part of the biodiversity on which we all depend for our survival and beekeeping also provides an important source of income for rural livelihoods.
So, for this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to find out more about the business of beekeeping and the rewards we can reap from protecting these incredible creatures.
Joining Bobby was:
- Ken Norton of the Federation of Irish Beekeepers Associations
- Hanna Backmo of Hanna’s Bees in Cork
- Beekeeper, Stuart Hayes

Jun 3, 2023 • 9min
Dan O'Brien makes sense of the Irish Economic Contradiciton
We heard this week that the unemployment rate has hit its lowest level since records began. We’re have surplus tax receipts and yet people can’t afford houses and petrol is going up again. To make sense of the seeming contradictions in the Irish Economic picture Bobby was joined by renowned economist Dan O’Brien.

Jun 3, 2023 • 10min
Chris Kane on the changing landscape of offices
In the summer of 2021, Chris Kane found himself publishing the first edition of a book called Where Is My Office? It was a time when working from home was compulsory for all. Offices were empty. Two years on from that, Chris has just published the post-pandemic edition of the book. So has our view of ‘what is an office’ fundamentally changed in three years?

Jun 3, 2023 • 6min
Bobby speaks to the founders of Seriously Good Food Co about going meat free
Now in supermarkets up and down the country, you will undoubtedly find a plethora of meat alternatives, and with good reason. It’s a growing market and one that is appealing to more and more people who wouldn’t even consider themselves vegetarian or vegan. Richard Sharp & Shane O'Connor, Co-Founders of Seriously Sound Food Co joined Bobby now to talk about their wildly successful company…

Jun 3, 2023 • 19min
Business Roundup with Valerie Cox and Jon Ihle
To take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front pages & the business pages of today’s papers Bobby was joined by Writer and Journalist Valerie Cox and Deputy Business Editor with the Irish Independent Jon Ihle

May 28, 2023 • 10min
Executive Chair: Paul Murphy
Joining Bobby in the hot seat this week is Paul Murphy, the managing director of AVCOM. They chat about the early days of the audio-visual market in Ireland, as well as Paul's encounter with Nelson Mandela.

May 28, 2023 • 8min
Comedy, Consulting, and In The Moment with Neil Mullarkey
Joining Bobby is the hilarious and versatile Neil Mularkey. From sharing the screen with Mike Myers in Austin Powers movies to appearing in various UK comedy shows, Neil has made a name for himself in the comedy world. But there's more to him than just laughs—Neil is also a highly sought-after training consultant for prestigious businesses like the BBC, The Body Shop, and Proctor and Gamble. Get ready to discover his unique blend of humor and expertise as we discuss his upcoming book, "In The Moment," which is set to be released next week.

May 28, 2023 • 15min
World's Best Steak Restaurant coming to Ireland
Bobby has the privilege of speaking with Will Beckett, the co-founder of Hawksmoor, one of the world's most admired restaurant chains coming to Ireland. Join Bobby as he dives into the fascinating journey of Hawksmoor, exploring its rise to success and the secrets behind its acclaimed status.


