Podcast Episodes

Can an online review lead to legal action?

We depend on online reviews for everything from hotel and restaurant bookings to what products to buy, and as we hear in this programme, medical and cosmetic procedures.

But what happens when custome…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Business Daily meets: game designer Brenda Romero

Brenda Romero's breakthrough game Wizardry is legendary, and she’s made and contributed to more than 50 titles since.

Now, with her own company in Ireland, what does she think is the key to a great ga…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Africa's video gaming boom

There are an estimated 200 million gamers on the African continent.

The industry is growing fast, and generating millions of dollars for gaming companies.

However, there's a problem - many gamers in A…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Video games in concert

The music composed for video games has come a long way. Once limited to simple tunes generated by early synthesizer chips, it now encompasses complex musical scores written for full orchestra.

Video …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

What’s happening to the gaming business?

Tens of thousands of people in the video game industry have lost their jobs in the past year.

The industry itself is valued around 200 billion dollars - one of the biggest in the world. And last year…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Business Daily meets: Maarten van der Weijden

The Dutch swimmer won gold in Beijing, having been diagnosed with cancer seven years earlier.

We hear why he decided to stop competing, and instead turn his attention to charity fundraising - setting …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Nigeria’s graduates vulnerable to kidnapping

Kidnapping is endemic in nearly all parts of Nigeria, as shown by the recent high profile mass abduction and release of nearly 300 schoolchildren.

And for young Nigerians who are taking part in the n…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The business of scent

Smell is a powerful sense that can evoke memories and spark emotional connections. And it's increasingly big business.

In this programme, we lift the lid on the multi-billion dollar fragrance industry…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Capturing CO2 from the air

We're in Iceland, where, in attempt to fight climate change, huge machines are being used to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

And then locking it away deep underground, turning it into stone…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The growth of 'quiet luxury'

We explore the fashion trend that involves minimal labels and logos.

Loved by celebrities and social media influencers, what is it about the quiet luxury trend that is so appealing – particularly in c…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago