Best Procedural Storytelling Podcasts (2025)

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Executive Chair: Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive of the The Institute of Banking 12:10

3d ago12:10

12:10

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive of the The Institute of Banking

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How to Use Storytelling to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife 11:31

3d ago11:31

11:31

Bobby speaks to Sarah Bird about her new book 'Nail Your Narrative: How to Use Storytelling to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife'.

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Industry Review: Agricultural Shows 18:38

3d ago18:38

18:38

Agricultural shows are a vital part of the rural economy, contributing to community engagement and acting as a platform for showcasing local products and celebrating rural culture. For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to look under the bonnet of three of the biggest Agricultural Shows we have to offer. Joining Bobby is John Flynn Chairpers…

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Hugh Wallace on his early years, battling through the recession & more 11:55

3d ago11:55

11:55

Bobby is joined in studio by Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace to chat about his early life, the tough years following the recession, the issue of building vacancy and dereliction, and more.

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Out & About: Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta 8:08

3d ago8:08

8:08

Held between July 10th & 13th, the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta is Ireland's biggest sailing event. Bobby was out in about in Dun Laoghaire this week where he met up with Paddy Boyd, the Event Director, to chat about his year's regatta.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Norah Casey & Jon Ihle 22:41

3d ago22:41

22:41

Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the business papers is broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with the Sunday Times.

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Has Anyone Seen a Show called Sleddy? by Abstru 5:16

4d ago5:16

5:16

A shortpasta! Anyone else getting Candle Cove vibes? 🖋️ The Author: [redacted] 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXqZupaOUyo 📖 Read Along!: https://keyenigma.com/pages/new-escape-room-creepypasta-escape-game Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a…

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I worked as a “Johatsu” in Japan. These are the 3 scariest jobs. by 10MinuteHorror 23:24

5d ago23:24

23:24

A night mover 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/10MinuteHorror/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aO8M0hdsoI 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1len1dn/i_worked_as_a_johatsu_in_japan_for_2_years_these/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite a…

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Industry Review: Cosmetic Procedures 22:01

10d ago22:01

22:01

Once the purview of the rich and famous, the likes of botox, facelifts, and hair transplants are now a part of the daily lives of Irish people. So, today we're exploring the fast-growing cosmetic procedure sector in Ireland, examining the challenges, and the impact it's having on individuals and the wider healthcare landscape. Joining Bobby ot disc…

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Executive Chair: David Varian of the Guinness Enterprise Centre 11:35

10d ago11:35

11:35

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Varian of the Guinness Enterprise Centre.

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Flow Leadership: Unleash the Power of People, Purpose, and Performance 10:20

10d ago10:20

10:20

Any manager knows the best work happens when a team is all pulling in the same direction. Gaëlle Devins' new book 'Flow Leadership: Unleash the Power of People, Purpose, and Performance' offers an easy way to ensure this happens. She joins Bobby to tell him more about it.

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Out & About: Barry’s Bootcamp 11:08

10d ago11:08

11:08

Barry’s is a high-end gym chain with locations across London and San Francisco. Dublin's first outlet has recently opened on Dawson Street, and so Bobby stopped by to work up a sweat and to find out what sets this gym apart from the rest.

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The rise of 'Phubbing' and how to deal with it 9:13

10d ago9:13

9:13

It can be one of the most annoying things a person can do to you. You’re chatting away, and they nonchalantly pick up their phone and look at it. 'Phubbing' is the act of ignoring someone physically present in favor of using a smartphone or other digital device. Gina London, joins Bobby to chat about it.…

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Conor Skehan on why more houses doesn't necessarily mean cheaper houses 11:55

10d ago11:55

11:55

Writing in the Irish Independent this week, Conor Skehan thinks that we’ve bought into the myth that more houses mean more people can buy a home. He joins Bobby to discuss.

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3.19 Urban Fantasy: Jade City 44:54

13d ago44:54

44:54

In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the urban fantasy novel Jade City by Fonda Lee. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Proprietor's Pick: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang Intro and outro musi…

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State of the economy with Austin Hughes 9:28

15d ago9:28

9:28

Economic growth increased by 9.7% in the first quarter of the year, with the CSO saying the significant growth was driven by an increase in exports of goods, which rose by nearly 15%. For more on these stories, Bobby is joined by economist Austin Hughes to discuss.

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My Wife and I Went to Las Vegas for Our Honeymoon by JLGoodwin1990 (2/4) 36:47

16d ago36:47

36:47

Author here, guys! For those of you waiting for the next part of the story to drop, here you go! I hope you enjoy it as much as you seemed to like the first, and I look forward to reading where you think the overall plot is going! Also, for those of you who listened to MCP narrate my Abandoned Ship story, you may hear a familiar name being mentione…

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Bonesaw Vic's Cryptozoological Gardens: The Book Man by T.W. Grim (4/?) 34:12

17d ago34:12

34:12

Continue listening, my lovelies. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/theworldisgrim/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gR7OKw3gas 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.c…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Doug Keatinge & Linda Daly 19:15

17d ago19:15

19:15

Joining Bobby to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Doug Keatinge, former journalist turned communications consultant & Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times.

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Executive Chair: Doireann Healy 11:11

17d ago11:11

11:11

Doireann Healy launched art and fashion brand Begley & Bowie in 2019 and is based in Kenmare, Co. Kerry. She joins Bobby in this week's Executive Chair.

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Demystifying GenAI for Office and Home 9:40

17d ago9:40

9:40

We all know that AI will change the way we'll do everything, but do we actually understand how massive a paradigm shift that will be? Bobby is joined by Michael Wad, author of 'GAIN: Demystifying GenAI for Office and Home', which offers an optimistic view on the future.

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Industry Review: Bike Shops 17:21

17d ago17:21

17:21

The bicycle retail sector in Ireland is experiencing a dynamic phase at the moment, characterized by a shift towards e-bikes and a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement. But following a boom during the pandemic years, is the local bike shop still as healthy as before? Joining Bobby to discuss is: - Michael Fearon, Co-Owner of C…

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How business can help to build a culturally diverse & resilient society 5:29

17d ago5:29

5:29

As Ireland gets more culturally diverse, so does its workforce, and according to recent estimates, over 420,000 workers in the country are non-Irish. Dr. Mamobo Ogoro is the founder and CEO of GORM, she believes businesses are key to building a culturally diverse and resilient society and has recently launched Ireland’s first intercultural business…

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Nine-year-old entrepreneur, William Syrigos on his business 'William Alexander Toys' 8:16

17d ago8:16

8:16

William Syrigos is the 9-year-old Owner of William Alexander Toys, who has been creating 3D-printed and laser-cut toys, other children's products, and selling them online. He joins Bobby in studio with his father, Ioannis, to chat about his business.

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When I Was A Kid Something Appeared in My Backyard by deadnspread 20:49

23d ago20:49

20:49

I Had Forgotten... Now It's Back. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/deadnspread/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ry5EuHBXM0 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1e9lni2/when_i_was_a_kid_something_appeared_in_my/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favo…

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EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2025 Part Two 43:33

24d ago43:33

43:33

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby tries a bit of karaoke, speaks with Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia for Julius Baer, about how the stock markets in Asia and elsewhere are responding to Trump's Tariffs, takes a bullet train to Kyoto, is joined…

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EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2025 Part One 43:24

24d ago43:24

43:24

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to some of Ireland's most promising entrepreneurs and gets a sense of the business landscape from some of Japan's most distinguished business minds.

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Out & About in Japan 3:50

24d ago3:50

3:50

Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, where they visited the Ameyoko Market, hopped on a bullet train to Kyoto, and tried their hand at a bit of karaoke.

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"Never a more important time for Irish entrepreneurs to see the opportunity in Japan" 7:55

24d ago7:55

7:55

Joining Bobby, from Kyoto, Japan, as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, is Frank O’Keeffe, EY Ireland Managing Partner.

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Executive Chair: Eddie Jones, Head coach of the Japan national rugby team 5:39

24d ago5:39

5:39

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Eddie Jones, Head Coach of the Japan national rugby team.

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EY Business Panel: How is business conducted in Asia? 14:11

24d ago14:11

14:11

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to some of this year's finalists as well as some of the competition's alumni about how doing business in Asia differs from Ireland and elsewhere in the world. Joining Bobby is: James Kelly, Managing Director …

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How are stock markets in Asia responding to Trump's Tariffs? 10:32

24d ago10:32

10:32

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan for this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. As part of the trip, Bobby got to speak with Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia for Julius Baer, about how the stock markets in Asia and elsewhere are responding to Trump's Tariffs.

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Ken Shibusawa, Chief Executive Officer of Shibusawa and Company 8:03

24d ago8:03

8:03

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to Ken Shibusawa, Chief Executive Officer of Shibusawa and Company, Inc., a strategic advisory firm for alternative investments, ESG/SDGs alignment, and human resource development.…

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Rika Nakazawa on organic intelligence & the future of AI 5:54

24d ago5:54

5:54

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to Rika Nakazawa, Chief Commercial Innovation Officer at NTT, about organic intelligence, the future of AI, and more.

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Ambassador of Ireland to Japan, Damien Cole 4:03

24d ago4:03

4:03

Bobby is joined by the Ambassador of Ireland to Japan, Damien Cole. Together, they discuss Ireland House, a new centre for Ireland’s presence in Japan, as well as the opportunities for Ireland to develop relationships and partnerships in the region

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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Beauty & Healthcare Panel 11:49

24d ago11:49

11:49

Joining Bobby from Tokyo, Japan, as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat is: Aine Kennedy, CEO & Founder of The Smooth Company Caitriona Ryan & Nicola Ralph from The Institute of Dermatologists Laura Dowling, Founder and CEO fabÜ

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Japan's ageing population & the possible implications for its economy 12:00

24d ago12:00

12:00

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to Professor Hiroshi Fujikawa from Hitotsubashi University Business School about Japan's ageing population and the potential consequences for their economy.

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My Wife and I Went to Las Vegas for Our Honeymoon by JLGoodwin1990 (1/4) 37:13

25d ago37:13

37:13

Author here! After the reception you guys had to my Crater Lake story a day ago, I'm hoping you'll like this series just as much! It's the first part of a four parter, one that is a slow burn in the vein of Alfred Hitchcock, with a mixture of horror, suspense, and thriller. It's one of my favorite stories I've written so far. And if you have a keen…

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3.18 Children's Sci-Fi: Animorphs 48:04

27d ago48:04

48:04

In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi alien invasion series Animorphs by K.A. Applegate. Proprietor's Pick: Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and ou…

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Stay Out of Crater Lake by JLGoodwin1990 31:29

27d ago31:29

31:29

Author here! It's been a hot minute since MrCreepyPasta narrated one of my stories, and especially since the popular Abandoned Ship story of mine, but here you guys are! It is one of my older ones, as I'm currently working on a new, rather ambitious project I'm wanting to turn into a manuscript, but I hope you enjoy it anyways! ~ J.L. Goodwin 🖋️ Th…

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The Family Next Door Kept a Man Under Their House by Harambe_556 27:55

28d ago27:55

27:55

Listen to me, Danny. You never, ever, open that door. Do you understand me? Never. I've told you before and I'll tell you again. Under no circumstances do you go in there. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Harambe_556/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uxp7j0KXMw 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/r…

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Brendon Chung & Laura Michet 1:17:58

28d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Hello hello! We're back with returning guests Brendon Chung (founder of Blendo Games and creator of such games as Gravity Bone, Flotilla, Atom Zombie Smasher, Thirty Flights of Loving, Quadrilateral Cowboy, and the recently released Skin Deep) and Laura Michet (writer and editor who's worked on such games as Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Frog F…

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I record dreams for living by Willing_Procedure_34 10:59

30d ago10:59

10:59

Dream research assistant needed. Quiet night work. High pay. Must be discreet. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Willing_Procedure_34/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1uoDSnCuqg 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1kherme/i_record_dreams_for_living/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypas…

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Penuel by Kyle Harrison 24:46

30d ago24:46

24:46

I agree; this must be a series. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/Colourblindness/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6AdjFao0Sk 📖 Read Along!: [redacted] Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by some of my all time favorite authors and friends! 💀 Volume 1: http://a.co/iNqTwRZ 💀 Volume 2: http://a.c…

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Executive Chair: Ford in Ireland 11:41

1M ago11:41

11:41

Lisa Brankin, Chair and Managing Director of Ford Britain and Ireland, joined Bobby Kerr in this week’s Executive Chair. She told the story of the first foreign Ford factory founded in Cork in 1917 and the automaker's expansion plans here

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Industry Review: Kitchens 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

Now, home is where the heart is, but at the heart of every home is the kitchen. For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby chatted to three people who make it their business to make your kitchen everything you’ve ever dreamed of… · Pat McGrath, MD at Kube Kitchens & Interiors · Stephen O’Beirne, The Kitchen Doctor · Deirdre Duffy of Dee Design, Kitchen…

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Mark Kavanagh, AKA Rasher 12:04

1M ago12:04

12:04

One of Ireland’s most famous artists during the boom years, attracting fans and income from A-listers. Then the boom stopped, and he found himself becoming just another artist trying to get noticed and sell some work. Rasher joined Bobby to discuss his latest exhibition, ‘Don’t Anger the Gods’, which opened last Thursday at the Flux Gallery on Chat…

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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat bringing Down to Business to Japan 8:14

1M ago8:14

8:14

Next week, Down to Business will be broadcasting from Japan! Yes, that’s right. As you know,w we have a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award,s and like we’ve done for the last 10 plus years, we’re travelling as part of this year’s CEO Retreat, which will see us join 140 entrepreneurs in the Far East. You’ll be hearing all abo…

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Business Paper Panel 23:41

1M ago23:41

23:41

Sunday Independent Columnist and Leadership expert Gina London and Lorcan Allen of Keating and Associates. Join Bobby Kerr on Down to Business to break down the biggest business stories of the day. Get all the week’s business news here.

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We Put Trail Cams All Over the Mountain by pentyworth223 10:51

1M ago10:51

10:51

Something keeps moving them closer to the cabin. 🖋️ The Author: https://www.reddit.com/user/pentyworth223/submitted/ 📹 Video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sv2KLTeYfc 📖 Read Along!: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1k6voiv/we_put_trail_cams_all_over_the_mountain_something/ Check out my new books! A collection of Creepypasta compiled by…

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