Beste Ivan Yates podcaster (2024)

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Wexford legends: Liam Griffin & Ivan Yates 12:10

13d ago12:10

12:10

Bobby was joined by two of Wexford's most famous sons, hotelier and GAA manager, Liam Griffin & Ivan Yates, former Fine Gael minister & co-host of the weekly podcast 'Path to Power'.

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Josie Lloyd 28:55

5d ago28:55

28:55

Josie Lloyd discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Josie Lloyd, also writing as Joanna Rees, is the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling international author of over twenty novels and has been translated into 27 languages. Come Together, which she co-authored with her husband Emlyn Rees, was number one for 10 weeks and made into a Wo…

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Executive Chair: Jim Campion of Campion Insurance 13:12

6d ago13:12

13:12

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Jim Campion of Campion Insurance.

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Industry Review: Butchers 16:42

6d ago16:42

16:42

We have a proud tradition of farming here in Ireland but along with that comes another essential part of the equation of getting the finest cuts to our dinner tables - butchers. The landscape has been transformed in recent decades with the large supermarkets taking a big piece of the pie but we still have incredible artisanal butchers serving our c…

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Out & About with City Kayaking 10:04

6d ago10:04

10:04

Bobby was out & about with Jonathan O’Brien of City Kayaking to explore Dublin city from the River Liffey.

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Sligo Live 2024 with founder Rory O’Connor 10:06

6d ago10:06

10:06

Since its foundation by Shane Mitchell and Rory O’Connor in 2005 the Sligo Live has delighted audiences with a diverse array of international and local talent. Rory O’Connor joins Bobby in studio to discuss this year's festivities.

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Why are employees reluctant to step up to senior leadership roles? 8:27

6d ago8:27

8:27

According to new University of Limerick research published this week, employees are reluctant to step up to senior leadership roles due to concerns over their work-life balance. Dr. Sarah Kieran is Assistant Dean & Associate Professor in the Department of Work and Employment Studies in the Kemmy Business School at UL - she joins me now to tell me m…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Susan HayesCulleton & Declan Ralph 21:16

6d ago21:16

21:16

Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan HayesCulleton aka The Positive Economist & Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director with BWG Foods.

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Alice Hunt 30:08

12d ago30:08

30:08

Historian Alice Hunt discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Alice Hunt is Professor of Early Modern Literature and History at the University of Southampton. She is the author of The Drama of Coronation (Cambridge University Press) and has previously written about the Tudors and James I, and often appears in the media to discus…

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'Open for Business' Roadshow Enniscorthy: Gavin Glass 6:08

13d ago6:08

6:08

Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow is a song from Gavin Glass.

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Executive Chair: Ed Murphy, CEO of Greentech HQ 5:53

13d ago5:53

5:53

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ed Murphy, CEO of Greentech HQ.

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Out & About at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre 5:58

13d ago5:58

5:58

Broadcasting live from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for our roadshow ‘Open for Business’, Bobby was Out & About at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre to brush up on his Irish history and the struggle for freedom from British rule.

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Enniscorthy Business Panel 14:32

13d ago14:32

14:32

Broadcasting from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by some local businesses in Enniscorthy to get a sense of what its like to do business in the town. Joining Bobby is: - Matt Ronan of Evolve Health Store - Dermot Kavanagh of Smyth's Homevalue - Esperanza Hernedaz of Old Roots Winery & Vineyard - Col…

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Enniscorthy Highstreet Health-Check 10:17

13d ago10:17

10:17

As part of each of these ‘Open for Business’ roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town a once over and see what works and maybe what could be improved. Joining Bobby to do that is Retail Consultant, Eddie Shanahan and Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

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'Shine A Light' Sleepout 2024 10:55

13d ago10:55

10:55

Bobby was broadcasting from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for the 'Open for Business' roadshow this week. As a result, he wasn't able to attend the annual sleepout for Focus Ireland where hundreds of people all over the country sleep out in solidarity with Ireland’s homeless community. Newstalk’s John Crosbie was there and he joined Bobby to chat abo…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Darragh Clifford & Ann Power 18:12

13d ago18:12

18:12

Broadcasting live from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for our roadshow ‘Open for Business’, joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories and front pages that are making the morning papers is Darragh Clifford, Group Editor of People Newspapers and Ann Power of Powerhouse Pr.

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Nabeel Qureshi 30:21

19d ago30:21

30:21

Nabeel Qureshi discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Nabeel S. Qureshi is an entrepreneur and researcher specializing in artificial intelligence and healthcare. He is the CEO of a new startup company and a Visiting Scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. Nabeel is based in New York and grew up in Manchester…

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Why do some businesses succeed where others fail? 10:53

20d ago10:53

10:53

Why do some businesses succeed where others fail? Graham Ruddick, the author of 'Risk Roulette: The surprising reasons why some businesses work, and others fail' joins Bobby to discuss.

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Executive Chair: Tom O'Brien of Forvis Mazars 10:06

20d ago10:06

10:06

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Tom O'Brien, Managing Partner with Forvis Mazars.

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Industry Review: Florists 19:34

20d ago19:34

19:34

The summer may be gone but that’s not to say there’s no way to get a bit of life and colour in our lives, and what better way to do just that than to pop into your local florist? For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to find out just how the sector is faring. Joining Bobby to discuss is: Fionnuala McAuley, Chairperson of the Institute of Fl…

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How can businesses stay safe when it comes to fraud? 8:47

20d ago8:47

8:47

Fraud is perhaps a bigger threat to businesses than it ever has been before. Joining Bobby for some helpful advice about staying safe as a business is Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland.

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Out & About: The Good Bike Project 11:19

20d ago11:19

11:19

Bobby was out & about at The Good Bike Project, an initiative that’s giving Ukrainian people a sustainable mode of transport.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Ronan Reid & Caroline Bocquel 19:38

20d ago19:38

19:38

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from he Saturday papers is Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Ronan Reid of Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland.

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Edward Carey 29:44

26d ago29:44

29:44

Edward Carey discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Edward Carey is a writer and illustrator who was born in North Walsham, Norfolk, England, during an April snowstorm. He is the author of the novels Observatory Mansions and Alva and Irva: the Twins Who Saved a City, and of the YA Iremonger Trilogy, which have all been transla…

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Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good 14:02

27d ago14:02

14:02

Did you know we are living and working in a world that spans five generations? This interesting observation is the focus of new book by Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins titled: Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good. Bobby is joined by co-author Patrick Dunne for this brilliant chat. Hit 'Play' for more.…

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Out And About At Dublin Port 9:15

27d ago9:15

9:15

Bobby heads outside to report from Dublin Port's Greenway. He speaks with CEO of Dublin Port, Barry O'Connell and even runs into the Minister for State on Transport, James Lawless, at the island's most important port before the launch of the Greenway project to the public. Hit 'Play' to hear more about Dublin Port Greenway now.…

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The Business Pages 21:28

27d ago21:28

21:28

Bobby takes a look at the biggest business stories in the papers with some of the industry's best brains. Broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey, and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search join Bobby this week. They take a look at the budget predictions and Willy Walsh's comments on the cap at Dublin Airport. Hit 'Play' to hear this and more.…

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Executive Chair: Ronan Columb 11:48

27d ago11:48

11:48

This week's Executive Chair has Bobby speaking with Ronan Columb, Managing Director at Castlethorn. Castelthorn are a construction company that have built over 30,000 houses some of the other biggest projects across the country. This is a conversation not to be missed, so hit 'play' now.

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Why Can't Ireland Build Capital Projects? 6:55

27d ago6:55

6:55

Rows and disagreements continue to slow down The National Children's Hospital's build, adding to the arduous cycle of this hospital's semi-existence. Bobby is joined by Cormac Lucey, Economist and columnist with the Sunday Times to discuss the saga with the NCH, and why these things often happen to Ireland's capital projects. Press 'Play' for more.…

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Industry Review: The Booming Baby Industry 24:31

27d ago24:31

24:31

Bobby is joined by three of Ireland's best businesswomen, making some of the most cutting-edge and intuitive products for parents and babies. Eimear Fahy, from Accessories4Babies; Ollwyn Moran, from COGNIDS; and Sheena Mitchell, from Wondercare.ie and host of A Wondercare Podcast. Hit 'Play' to hear this fascinating chat with some of Ireland's lead…

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Steve Prest 29:41

1M ago29:41

29:41

Steve Prest discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Steve Prest was a Weapon Engineer Officer who joined the Royal Navy after reading Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Loughborough University. He served in the Defence Communications Services Agency in Corsham in support of Op TELIC 1 (Iraq); undertook a short tour in Afg…

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The Big Business Stories 20:13

1M ago20:13

20:13

Bobby is joined by Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance to look at the big business stories in the paper on Saturday morning More budget speculation and Irish mortgage arrears at a low, among those in the headlines. Hit 'Play' for more

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The Taste of Kildare 12:48

1M ago12:48

12:48

Bobby takes us on a Trip to The Taste Of Kildare It finishes on the 22nd of September and features some of the best producers, chefs and even some live entertainment. Get all the sounds from the great festival by hitting 'Play' below

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Industry Review: The Cocktail Industry 19:48

1M ago19:48

19:48

This week's edition of The Industry Review is focusing on the world of mixology Bobby is joined by Dave Mulligan from 1661, Darren Geraghty from Hawksmoor and Pat Thomas from The Blind Pig Speakeasy as they discuss the craft and how the business is looking these days These are some of the best in the business, so it's a chat not to be missed Hit 'P…

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Executive Chair: Peter Stapleton 9:54

1M ago9:54

9:54

Bobby is joined by Peter Stapleton for this week's edition of the Executive Chair Peter is a Managing Partner at Maples Group, a leading international law firm Listen to the chat in full by hitting 'Play' here.

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Martin Shanahan 10:47

1M ago10:47

10:47

Bobby speaks with Ireland’s most famous Fish Chef, Martin Shanahan, who came to studio all the way from Kenmare Martin is a regular on The Today Show on RTÉ and his Mad About and Still Mad About Fish series garner huge attention His Fishy Fish restaurant in Kenmare is one of the country’s best, so this is a chat not to be missed Hit ‘Play’ now…

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‘Growth’ by Daniel Susskind 10:28

1M ago10:28

10:28

Is constant growth in our economy something to be striving for? Economist at Oxford University, Daniel Susskind, joins Bobby to discuss his new book titled ‘Growth’ that looks to answer that very question This fascinating book discusses the past and present of economic growth, yet also plotting the future of how to respond to it as we pursue it. Hi…

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Stop the war 26:22

1M ago26:22

26:22

Ivan Wise discusses four anti-war plays which should be better known. Post Mortem by Noel Coward http://www.ww1plays.com/2015/07/noel-cowards-serious-war-play.html The White Disease by Karel Capek https://artsfuse.org/198970/arts-commentary-pestilence-on-stage-part-one-karel-capeksthe-white-plague/ O’Flaherty VC by George Bernard Shaw https://en.wi…

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'Into The Mystic' by Bobby McCarthy 7:08

1M ago7:08

7:08

Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk as a part of our 'Open for Business' roadshow, the team wrapped things up with a song from musician, Bobby McCarthy.

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Executive Chair: Justin Lawless CEO of Intact 5:19

1M ago5:19

5:19

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact

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Out & About at the Greenore Co-op 6:10

1M ago6:10

6:10

Bobby took a trip out along the coast towards Carlingford to the Model Miniature Railway & Maritime museum located in the cellar of the historic Greenore Co-operative building.

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Comedian John Colleary 6:50

1M ago6:50

6:50

Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, John Colleary stopped by to chat to Bobby ahead of his gig in the Spirit Store in Dundalk.

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Stephen Kenny on his love of Dundalk, all things Irish football, and more. 10:40

1M ago10:40

10:40

Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby chatted to Stephen Kenny about his love of Dundalk, all things Irish football, and more.

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Dundalk Business Owners Roundtable 16:08

1M ago16:08

16:08

Joining Bobby to chat about what it is like to do business in Dundalk is Paddy Malone, PRO of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce; Donal Mc Geough, Owner of The Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk; Jimmy Quinn of James Quinn Transport; Tom Muckian of Roe River Books; and Marty Flemming from Deluxe Bathrooms and Tiling Solutions.…

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Dundalk highstreet healthcheck with Conor Skehan & Eddie Shanahan 9:07

1M ago9:07

9:07

Bobby was broadcasting from the Imperial Hotel In Dundalk for another ‘Open for Business’ roadshow. One of the aspects of roadshow is that Bobby takes a look at the life and relative well-being of a town and to do that he assembled his own 'town team' to take a look at the way the town functions from a business, planning and retail point of view. J…

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Mattress Mick on his life in business 6:07

1M ago6:07

6:07

When it comes to Irish business royalty, few can boast the cult-like adoration that Michael Flynn, aka Mattress Mick, enjoys. He joins Bobby to chat about all things retail, the Mattress Mick Musical, and more.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Alison Comyn & David Lynch 17:04

1M ago17:04

17:04

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil candidate for Louth & David Lynch, former editor of Dundalk Democrat.

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Marieke Bigg 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Marieke Bigg discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Marieke Bigg is the author of Waiting for Ted, and This Won’t Hurt. Writing across fiction and non-fiction, she deconstructs the cultural givens around bodies, minds and identity. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, where she studied the technologic…

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Paddy Sherlock - 'Those Summers in Dublin' 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, the team wrapped things up with a song from Dublin musician, Paddy Sherlock.