Podcast Episodes

The pressure on prop makers

What links the lightsabre, Scream mask and Wilson the volleyball?

They’re all film props - objects that help bring stories to life on screen. Behind the scenes, they support a whole industry of speci…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Titanic: an enduring fascination

RMS Titanic sank on 15 April 1912 claiming the lives of more than 1500 people. Just over 700 survived the disaster.

The events surrounding the sinking of the luxury ocean liner, the identities of tho…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Is the ticket industry broken?

2023 was a record year of live music, with an all-time high in worldwide ticket sales.

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s world tours broke records, however fans trying to get tickets faced big problems.

We h…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

US Election: Spending on TV advertising

The campaign teams supporting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the race to the White House are expected to spend a total of more than $10 billion.

A journalist with the CBS network, Larry Magid, expl…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Business Daily meets: Whoop founder Will Ahmed

They’re the 300 dollar subscription fitness bands being worn by a host of celebrity-backers in 2024. But who is the business leader behind the billion-dollar Whoop brand?

The son of an Egyptian migran…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

What's next for Bangladesh's economy?

After protests and political turmoil, we look at the challenges facing the new interim government.

We'll hear from the biggest suppliers to global fast fashion brands and talk to students about their …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

How manifesting became big business

Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and even Donald Trump have signed up to the manifesting philosophy - the trend in believing that dreams can come true if you envision a positive outcome.

But does it hold th…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Europe's fastest-growing tourist destination

As many countries and cities around the world rally against over tourism, we're in Albania which is investing huge sums in growing its infrastructure to welcome visitors in.

The UN ranks Albania 4th g…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

US Election: The view from the fields

We hear from farmers in Montana, Iowa and Georgia.

What do they want to hear from the presidential candidates ahead of the US election?

Presenter: Ed Butler Producer: David Cann

(Image: A farmer using …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Business Daily meets: football agent Kees Vos

It's transfer deadline day for football's most competitive league - the Premier League - when clubs can add players to their squad who were previously under contract with another club.

In the cut and …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago