Three Brass Balls: Stories from Pawn Brokers

Siofra Mulqueen reports on how beyond all the glitz and glamour, the Academy Awards offer a masterclass in the art of speechwriting, providing lessons that businesses can apply to their own presentations, pitches and public speaking moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Hamnet in the chance of winning best picture at the Oscars this weekend, historian Nikki Carter considers how Shakespeare mastered the art of turning creativity into commerce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, one person keeping our rich heritage alive is Aindreas de Staic, an award-winning storyteller and musician. Aindreas joins Richard to discuss how he has turned past challenges into a life of creativity and craft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David McWilliams offers his insights into how the Middle East conflict is hitting oil markets and global trade as the US and Israel press on their military campaign against Iran, and violence spreads across the wider region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave McArdle reports on the business of Pawn Broking, revealing the tradition of women on both sides of the counter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Brendan Flynn, Head of Discipline Political Science at the School of Political Science and Sociology in the University of Galway, offers his insights into how the Middle East conflict is causing real concern within the shipping community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin, dissects the aggressive language used by our world leaders, and whether this rhetoric is becoming more acceptable in the work place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick Honohan, economist and former Governor of the Central Bank, joins Richard to discuss the economic implications of the Middle East conflict.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil and Aisling Ryan join Richard to discuss their Tipperary based company Ryans Cleaning Services, which tidies up after festivals, in multinationals and schools across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siofra Mulqueen reports on the importance of hobbies not only as a means to escape the daily grind, but also in the world of work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.