The Business Podcast
1) Swords Under Floorboards: House of Read
House of Read, a beautiful coffee shop on Parliament street, is Dublin's oldest merchant house. The business once began on Crane Lane, where Richard goes to meet Clem Kenny, the owner of the building.
2) Remembering Characters That Are Long Gone: Paddy Alright
Dublin, like so many other parts of the country, is of course well known for its characters such as Johnny 40 coats, Dancing Mary, and Hairy Lemon to name a few. Noel Fleming, who has been working in ...Show More
3) The Sounds of Dublin
Siofra Mulqueen explores the splendid sounds of Christmas in Dublin city.
4) The Secrets of the Streets with Dublin's Delivery Drivers
Dave McCardle reports on what it's like to be a delivery driver in Dublin at the busiest time of the year.
5) The Business of Busking with Ross O'Brien
At the top of Grafton Street, Richard meets fire and knife juggler Ross O'Brien to discuss how he first began his career in juggling and the risks of using fire in his routine.
6) Toasties and Other Travails at Grogan's
Richard calls into Grogan's on South Williams Street to meet Daniel Smith, a grandson of one of the founders, to discuss the changes that have taken place in the pub over the years.
7) When Frugal Meets Festive
Seamus O'Rourke offers his take on the stingy people in our lives at this time of year, directing his ire particularly at a ountry that borders his lovely Leitrim.
8) The Former Hairdressers a Cut Above the Rest
Conor Moules and Glenn McGoldrick join Richard to discuss how they used their experience as hairdressers to come up with Barespace, a tech solution which makes salons work more effectively.
9) Christmas Parties: Scheming and Shenanigans
It's that time of year for the glitz and glam of the Christmas Party, but Siofra Mulqueen reports on whether everyone is a fan of the grandeur.
10) Trump Lashes Out: How Will the EU Respond?
This week Donald Trump described European leaders as too 'weak' and too 'woke,' leading to further deterioration in relations between the European Union and US administration. Economist John Fitzger...Show More