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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.
Dec 20, 2025 • 12min
Is the Irish economy currently experiencing the best or worst of times?
Bobby is joined by Cormac Lucey, Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times, to discuss the idea that the Irish economy is simultaneously in the best of times and the worst of times.
Dec 20, 2025 • 5min
'Wishing You Were Here' by Mike Hanrahan
Mike Hanrahan, Singer-songwriter and guitarist with Stockton's Wing, joins Bobby to play 'Wishing You Were Here'.
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Dec 20, 2025 • 10min
Andy O'Donoghue's Christmas Tech Gadget Advice
Join technology broadcaster Andy O'Donoghue as he shares his top holiday gadget picks. Discover the wonders of 3D printing with the Bamboo Lab P1S and its practical uses. Dive into the fun of Pictionary Air and the immersive Meta Quest 3 for gamers. Feel nostalgic with the Retro Snap Play handheld console while ensuring your pets are fed remotely with Xiaomi's smart feeder. Plus, check out the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones for unparalleled sound, and the Anker Nebula Capsule for garden movie nights!
