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  What are Creatime bars? 19.09.2026 7хв

  Ever thought of putting creatine in chocolate bars? Well that is exactly what Creatime Bars has done. Bobby chats to the founders behind Creatime bars, Milo O'Donuhue and Tom Glynn.
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  Industry Review: Technology Journalism 19.09.2026 18хв

  We have spent a lot of time talking about the technology industry and the extraordinary pace at which AI and other technologies are developing but what about the people whose job it is to keep up with all of it? Tech journalism has changed dramatically in recent years, with journalists having to cover everything from AI and billion-euro investments to regulation, job losses and the impact of new technology on businesses and consumers. So this week’s Industry Review, we’re going behind the headlines to find out what it’s actually like to be a technology journalist in 2026. Joining Bobby to discuss: Elaine Burke, Science and Tech Journalist and host of the For Tech's Sake Podcast Charlie Taylor, Technology & Innovation Editor, Business Post Ciara O'Brien, Business and Technology Journalist at The Irish Times.
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  Bobby's Business Roundup September 19th 19.09.2026 21хв

  Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with The Sunday Times and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Financial
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  Executive Chair: Stephen Smith, Kitman Labs Founder & CEO 19.09.2026 14хв

  Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Stephen Smith, Kitman Labs Founder & CEO
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  Who is Steven Bartlett? 19.09.2026 9хв

  Steven Bartlett is most famous for being a dragon in the UK version of Dragon’s Den and his successful Diary of a CEO podcast. But what is he really like?Bobby chats to one man who has spent time with him, Daniel Thomas, Global Media Editor with the Financial Times.
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  Bobby goes to the Ploughing 19.09.2026 12хв

  At the Bank of Ireland tent at The National Ploughing Championship, Bobby chats to Eoin Lowry Head of Agri, Bank of Ireland, Shane Halpin, FBD Young farmer of the Year and Vegetable Grower, Liam Barton FBD Land Mobility Winner and Grasstec Group and Contract rearing dairy and beef, and Aoife Mahony, Teagasc PHD student and Sheep and Beef farmer - the future of the agricultural sector.
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  What does a contemporary business leader look like? 12.09.2026 7хв

  Justin Pennington is the author of The Intrapreneur Leader, and he joined Bobby to discuss why we need to reframe what or who a leader actually is.  
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  Bobby's Business Roundup September 12th 12.09.2026 23хв

  Joining Boby to go through the main business stories in Saturday’s papers is Gina London, communications consultant and author of Amplify You: How to Connect More Powerfully in an AI world, and Newstalk’s own Eamonn Toursney.  
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  Out & About: Volume Records 12.09.2026 8хв

  Bobby was out and about again this week, where he stopped into Volume Records record shop in Dun Laoghaire.  
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  Industry Review: Canals 12.09.2026 18хв

  The canals of Ireland are more than just historic waterways running through the country, it has become a workplace, a destination and a business built around tourism, food, leisure and recreation.  Nut what is it like to run a business on and around the canal and what opportunities and challenges does it present? Joining Bobby are Mícheál Ó Cionna, proprietor of Canal Boat Restaurant in Dublin. Robert Crilly, proprietor of Midlands Cycle Hub in Longford.  Ger Loughlin, founder and skipper of BargeTrip.ie based in Sallins, Co. Kildare.  
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  Executive Chair: Conor Maning, MD of Pipelife Ireland 12.09.2026 9хв

  Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Conor Maning, MD of Pipelife Ireland.
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  Has Shannon town failed to decentralise the state? 12.09.2026 11хв

  Paul Gillespie, columnist with the Irish Times and UCD academic recently wrote about the town of Shannon and claimed it was a symptom of failure to decentralise the state. Paul joined Bobby this morning to share his thoughts.  
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  Industry Review: Classic Cars 05.09.2026 17хв

  There's something about a classic car that goes beyond simply getting from A to B. Whether it’s nostalgia, an investment, a restoration project or just the pleasure of driving something with a bit of character, there’s a thriving business built around these cars. So today, we’re looking at the business of classic cars in Ireland - what’s driving demand, what makes a car valuable, and whether these old motors really are a good investment.Joining Bobby to discuss is:Simon Deane of Deane MotorsBernard Bradley, owner of Courtyard Classic CarsMichael Lyons from Lyons Garages in Clare
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  Executive Chair: John Kelly of Suir Engineering 05.09.2026 10хв

  Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is John Kelly of Suir Engineering.
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  Out & About: Morso 05.09.2026 8хв

  Bobby was out and about again this week where he stopped into the fabulously trendy sandwich spot on Dublin’s Drury Street - Morso!
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  What are the business implications of renaming Lake Ontario? 05.09.2026 13хв

  Doug Stephens is the Founder and CEO of Retail Prophet, and widely regarded as one of the world's foremost retail industry futurists. He joins Bobby to discuss the real world business implications of renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
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  Tesco’s Blue Token Fund: Every Little Helps 05.09.2026 10хв

  For a business, “giving back” can sometimes sound like a bit of a corporate cliché, but what does it actually mean when that support reaches the ground and makes a measurable difference to people’s lives? Tesco’s Community Fund has been doing that since 2014, distributing more than €10 million to some 27,000 community projects across Ireland. Joining Bobby to hear all about the initiative is:Louise Glennon, Head of Community at Tesco Ireland John Moylan from Blood Bike West Jacinta Walsh from ABACAS
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  Bobby’s Business Roundup September 5th 05.09.2026 23хв

  Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Sarah Stone McDevitt, author of ‘The Round Table: How Relational Intelligence Will Become Your Human Advantage in the AI Age’ & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor of the Sunday Times Ireland.
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  Andrew Brownlee, CEO of the Construction Industry Federation 29.08.2026 10хв

  The Budget is only a few weeks away so pre-budget statements are arriving thick and fast. We also know investment in infrastructure will be key to ensuring the Irish economy can function in the years ahead. Andrew Brownlee, CEO of the Construction Industry Federation joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
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  Industry Review: Vintage Clothes 29.08.2026 19хв

  From timeless pieces to one-of-a-kind finds, vintage clothes shops are reshaping the way we think about fashion, sustainability and style. But what does the business of vintage actually look like in Ireland? Where is demand coming from, what makes a vintage shop successful, and how is the industry changing? For this week’s Industry Review, we’re looking at the world of vintage clothing with three experts from the sector. Joining Emmet Oliver are: Eddie Shanahan, Retail Consultant Michael Mc Quade, Founder of Badlands Vintage Naomi Fitzgibbon, Vintage Finds You