The Business

Épisodes

• Seany McCleary: A Tearaway Teen Transforming Trailers 04.07.2026 22min

  Seany McCleary, founder of Streat School, joins Richard to discuss how a narrow escape with the law and his entrepreneurial spirit changed the course of his life.
• On the Road for Summer 04.07.2026 7min

  Dave McArdle reports on mobile businesses as they set on the road for summer.
• Entering the Prenup Era 04.07.2026 5min

  As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in Madison Square Gardens, family law solicitor Ann O'Neill joins Richard to offers her insights into prenups, and how they work in an Irish context.
• When the World of AI Echoes the Railroad Rouges 04.07.2026 10min

  Pulitzer prize-winner author Liaquat Ahamed discusses the similarities between the AI age and the stock market crash of 1873, otherwise known as the first Great Depression.
• Scratch That: When the DJ Wants a Break 04.07.2026 3min

  DJ Jim X Comet shares his 'Bad Blood' with djing weddings.
• Claire Garvey: How a Dublin Fashion Business Went Global 27.06.2026 21min

  Richard takes a visit to designer Claire Garvey's studio to hear how she carved out her niche in the fashion world, designing outfits for the Oscars, the Emmys and Cannes Film Festival.
• Can Robots Replace Workers? 27.06.2026 10min

  Joe Leahy of the Financial Times joins Richard to dissect the implications of Beijing's attempts to replace workers with robots and artificial intelligence.
• The Power of a Quick Quip 27.06.2026 6min

  Comedian and presenter Kevin McGahern reflects on whether being quick-witted is more than just good entertainment.
• Sunshine, Suitcases and Sweltering Summers 27.06.2026 9min

  Eoghan Corry, editor of Travel Extra, joins Richard to discuss vacation trends as thousands of Irish holidaymakers head overseas on one of Dublin Airport's busiest weekends.
• Doing Business in the Heat 27.06.2026 5min

  Andrea Keane of Keane's of Claremorris and Reggie White of Reggie's Pizza in Rathmines offer their insights into navigating trade as temperature's rise.
• Single Motherhood and Success with Joanne Sweeney 20.06.2026 15min

  Joanne Sweeney of the Digital Training Institute joins Richard to share her entrepreneurial journey, and all the adversities she faced along the way.
• Starbase: What It's Like to Live in the Town Elon Musk Built 20.06.2026 12min

  Amy Gamerman, contributor to The New York Times, offers her insights into what it's really like to live in Elon Musk's town Starbase.
• Counting the Cost of War in Iran 20.06.2026 7min

  Dan O'Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, joins Richard to discuss the cost of war in Iran, following the latest attacks on Lebanon last night.
• The Productivity Rules We Should All Follow 20.06.2026 12min

  As rising temperatures begin to impact our productivity levels, Siofra Mulqueen reports on how to best stay focused over the summer months.
• Welcome to Irlandia 20.06.2026 5min

  Comedian Anne Gildea reflects on what other billionaires might come up with if they were to create their own town like Elon Musk.
• Making Money from Memories: The Value of Trading Cards 13.06.2026 4min

  Liam Shaughnessy of the Ireland Card Show and Collector Con Ireland joins Richard to discuss sport memorabilia, and whether their value is set to increase off the back of the World Cup.
• Who Wants to be a Trillionaire: The Rise of the Ultra Wealthy 13.06.2026 9min

  Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor of the Sunday Times Ireland, joins Richard to discuss Elon Musk's new trillionaire status, following the launch of Space X onto Wall Street earlier this week.
• Jonathan Rogan: The Belfast Business Owner Battling to Bring the City Together 13.06.2026 17min

  Jonathan Rogan, founder of SQC Digital, joins Richard to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and his efforts to promote the city of Belfast.
• World Cup Linguists: A Beautiful Game in Any Language 13.06.2026 8min

  Simon Kuper, author of World Cup Fever, dissects the language of the World Cup.
• Attention: Surveillance and the AI World 13.06.2026 8min

  Liz Carolan of The Briefing offers her insights into how AI is going to impact the privacy around our data.