Best David Reidy Podcasts (2025)

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Industry Review: Driving Schools 17:57

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3h ago17:57

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For today’s Industry Review, Bobby explores the challenges and opportunities facing driving schools and driving instructors today. Joining Bobby to discuss is: Kevin Horgan, Founder of the National Driving School Dominic Brophy, Co-Director of the Professional Driving Instructors Association Lara Lewis, Driving Instructor.…

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Executive Chair: Tony Gibney, Chairman of Gibney's 12:07

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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tony Gibney, Chairman of Gibney's

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Dr. David Oxley on 'The Artificial Death of a Career' 11:52

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Dr. David Oxley joins Bobby to chat about his new book 'The Artificial Death of a Career', which reminds us that it's all too human to seek to reduce uncertainty, but in doing so, it creates a 'cocoon' that is limiting and ultimately energy-sapping.

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Brick: The digital wellbeing aid 6:48

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If you are one of those people who feel they’ve been spending too much time on their phone, The Irish Times' Business and Technology journalist Ciara O’Brien has been using a device that might actually help. She joins Bobby to discuss.

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EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel: Education 14:04

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Regular listeners will know that Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This week, Bobby is joined by some of this year’s finalists and alumni to look at the topic of education and how entrepreneurs are changing the nature of learning. Joining Bobby is: Brendan Noud, co-founder and CEO of LearnUpon Karl…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Lorcan Allen 22:29

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Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the business pages is Carolie Reidy of the HR Suite & Lorcan Allen, Director of Business Development with Keatings & Associates.

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Episode 72 - A Bit of a Challenge 17:15

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Welcome back to Piano, Finally — the podcast of one bloke who’s learning piano later in life. This week’s episode is all about stepping up to new challenges and enjoying the progress along the way. I’ve been practising more than usual, working on three pieces — including my first “real” classical work: Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. It’s tricky, but…

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Creating and maintaining high-performing teams with Marc Woods 11:00

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Emmet Oliver is joined by Marc Woods, author of Best Teams: Creating and Maintaining High-performing Teams.

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Executve Chair: Steve MacNicholas, CEO Ireland at Ekco 13:01

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Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Steve MacNicholas, CEO for Ireland at Ekco.

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Industry Review: Sports Travel 17:28

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For this week’s Industry Review, Emmet Oliver dives into the booming world of sports travel - a business that sits right at the crossroads of adventure, competition, and tourism. Joining Emmet is: Sean Baird, Business Development Manager with Killester Travel Marty Carr, Founder & Chairman of Carr Golf Travel Francis Roche, Managing Director of Mar…

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The runaway success of SnooZip 4:41

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What began at her kitchen table during lockdown, designed between nap times and night feeds, has grown into a thriving Irish brand now stocked in Carrolls stores across the country and sold online to over 40 countries. SnooZip is a clever, family-focused sleepwear brand whose creator, Aisling Ryan, joins Emmet Oliver in studio to discuss…

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EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel: Sustainability 14:22

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Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and over the next few weeks, we’ll be hosting discussions around some of the issues faced by entrepreneurs with some of this year’s finalists and alumni of the programme. Joining Emmet Oliver to look at sustainability and how to keep it a concern while also turning…

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Down to Business Roundup November 8th 23:40

2h ago23:40

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Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Saturday business pages is Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of Taking Stock here at ewstalk & Ronan Reid of Cantor.

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Episode 71 - Out West Piano Fest 20:42

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G’day, everyone—and welcome back to Piano, Finally, a podcast by an old bloke learning the piano, finally. This week’s episode recaps my trip to the Out West Piano Fest in Bathurst—a weekend of incredible performances, great company, and the best farm food I’ve ever had. 🎼 Review – Out West Piano Fest Held on Blackdown Farm and organised by Piano P…

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The 14 Behaviors Driving Successful Digital Transformation in the Age of Gen AI 9:53

5d ago9:53

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We all know AI is a challenge that most of us look at with fear and trepidation. Mike Wright, co-writer of The 14 Behaviors Driving Successful Digital Transformation in the Age of Gen AI, joins Emmet Oliver to look at some behaviors that might help us succeed.

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Executive Chair: Brendan Nourse, MD of ISSAV 14:13

5d ago14:13

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Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Brendan Nourse, Managing Director of Image Supply Systems Audio Visual.

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Industry Review: The Business of Vinyl 19:12

5d ago19:12

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Vinyl is back, and it’s not just down to some passing trend or nostalgia. Across Ireland, record players are being dusted off, and a whole new generation is discovering the magic of the album. Emmet Oliver is joined by Chris Keena from Anthem Vinyl, Ireland’s only record pressing plant; Ray O'Brien, owner of Music Zone in Togher, Cork; and Enda Gog…

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How an artist’s mindset can transform your business 10:09

5d ago10:09

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In a world full of uncertainty, we love to cling to control and systems. Dr Margaret Heffernan thinks that if we embrace uncertainty in the way artists and creatives do, we might find solid ground to walk towards the future. Dr Heffernan joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.

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The Irish Pop Up Collective 10:47

11d ago10:47

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Irish Pop Up Collective was set up in 2019 to support small Irish brands and businesses and give them a retail platform, as they are unable to afford a bricks & mortar space. They have approximately 50 makers/brands at each event, with a minimum of €100k worth of business being done on the day. There have been seven events so far, with two more Iri…

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Down to Business Roundup November 1st 23:08

12d ago23:08

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Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main business tories from the Saturday papers is Lousia Meehan of Woodview HRM & Declan Ralph from BWG Foods.

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Episode 70 - The Judging of Art 20:24

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🎧 This Week’s Competitions The Out West Piano Fest is just around the corner, and I’ll be heading to Bathurst for the weekend—my first planned break from the podcast. If you’re there, say hello! Details at pianoplus.com.au/out-west-piano-fest-2025. For those who enjoy piano competitions, the Honens International Piano Competition is underway, with …

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Executive Chair: Jim Meade, outgoing Chief Executive of Irish Rail 13:32

24d ago13:32

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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Jim Meade, outgoing Chief Executive of Irish Rail.

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Why are high-profile businesses buying into the concept of 'fractional leadership'? 9:11

20d ago9:11

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Bobby is joined by Sara Daw, Group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, to talk about the concept of fractional leadership and why business leaders are buying into the concept.

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Industry Review: Cosmetics & Skincare 20:11

19d ago20:11

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From homegrown skincare to high-end makeup, Irish brands are making serious waves both at home and abroad. Joining Bobby to discuss the sector are three of the driving forces behind that success: Nicola Connelly from Nunaia Niamh Ryan, Co-Founder of Ella & Jo Amy Cahill, Owner of Oxmantown Skin Care

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What is the future of dining and customer service? 13:07

19d ago13:07

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What or how do you want to feel when you want to go out to eat? Two people who know a thing or two about making customers feel welcome and cared for are Robbie Bargh, founding partner of Gorgeous Group & renowned Michelin-starred Chef Ross Lewis. They join Bobby to chat about the industry.

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Are we headed for a cashless society? 7:05

19d ago7:05

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In an age of tapping, is the smell and feel of paper money dead? Joining Bobby to discuss whether cash is still king is Conor Pope, consumer affairs correspondent with the Irish Times.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Gina London & Ronan Reid 24:01

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Joining Bobby to go through the main business stores from the Saturday papers is leadership & communication expert, Gina London & Ronan Reid of Cantor

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Episode 69 - It's Not About the Money 17:10

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Episode 69 – It’s Not About the Money Welcome back to Piano, finally, the podcast of one bloke learning piano later in life. This week’s episode was planned and drafted on the train to Sydney—an unusually productive commute at $6.90 each way! 🎧 YouTube and Podcast – 19th International Chopin Competition Stage One of the 19th International Chopin Co…

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Executive Chair: Dorothy Creaven of Jentic 11:05

26d ago11:05

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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Dorothy Creaven, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Jentic.

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Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them 11:55

26d ago11:55

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Bobby is joined by Nic Marks, author of 'Happiness is a serious business: Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them'.

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Industry Review: Visual Arts 18:58

26d ago18:58

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Ireland’s visual art scene is full of creativity, challenge, and conversation, and today Bobby hears from three people right at the heart of it. For this week’s art-focused Industry Review, Bobby is joined by: ● Jerome O’Drisceoil, founder & owner of the Green on Red Gallery ● Thais Muniz, visual artist ● Geraldine O’Neill, Artist and member of Aos…

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"There are more people homeless in Ireland than ever before" - Shine a Light 2025 13:09

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Last night, people nationwide from schools, communities, and companies slept outdoors to shine a light on child homelessness and, of course, to raise funds. Newstalk’s Own Josh Crosbie was at various locations throughout the night - he joins Bobby to discuss.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Linda Daly & Doug Keatinge 22:06

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Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business reporter with the Sunday Times & Doug Keatinge of Avolon.

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What is behind the rise in the price of gold? 9:43

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If you are looking to buy gold, you may be in for a shock as the price of gold levelled off at $4,000 per ounce this week, marking a 53% gain in 2025. Joining Bobby to discuss what is behind this shift adn whether there may be wider implications for the economy is economist, Paul Sommerville.

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Episode 68 - It Takes Time 20:33

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Episode 68 – It Takes Time G’day, everyone—and welcome back to Piano, Finally, the podcast from an old bloke who’s learning the piano, finally. This week’s episode comes to you from Queensland, recorded on portable Rode gear via an iPhone and edited in Cubase on a MacBook Pro. It’s also a rehearsal for the upcoming Out West Piano Fest, where I’ll b…

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Other Voices co-founder and creative mind, Philip King 12:47

1M ago12:47

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The words "hero" and "legend" are often thrown about like confetti, but when it comes to Philip King, those two words fit like a glove. As a member of Scullion, he added another level of soul to folk music; as a TV producer, he showed us how far the reach of Irish music really was, and as the co-creator of Other Voices, he literally brought the mus…

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Executive Chair: Neven Maguire 10:44

1M ago10:44

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Broadcasting out of Dick Mac's in Dingle for Blás na hÉireann 2025, Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair by TV Chef & owner of MacNean House & Restaurant, Neven Maguire.

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Mike O’Shea on his life and career as a Hollywood stunt coordinator 10:57

1M ago10:57

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Having become one of the world’s leading stunt coordinators, whose work is seen from James Bond to Gladiator, Mike O’Shea joins Bobby to chat about how he got into this line of work, what's involved in working on major Hollywood blockbusters, and more.

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Industry Review: Dingle Food Businesses 11:51

1M ago11:51

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Broadcasting out of Dick Mac's in Dingle for Blás na hÉireann 2025, Bobby is joined by three local food champions whose businesses have become part of Dingle’s identity. Joining Bobby is: ● Mark Murphy of The Little Cheese Shop ● Justin Burgess from Bean in Dingle ● Sean Murphy from Murphy’s Ice Cream…

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Paula McIntyre on the health of the Irish food scene & her love of Blás na hÉireann 11:46

1M ago11:46

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Joining Bobby to talk about the abundant talent and top-quality ingredients available to us here in Ireland is Paula McIntyre, Chef and Food Writer, and Chair of the Irish Food Writers Guild.

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2025 Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle 12:47

1M ago12:47

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Bobby and the Down to Business team were broadcasting out of Dick Macks in Dingle for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards and the Dingle Food Festival. Bobby is joined by Artie Clifford, Chairperson at Blas na hEireann; John Doyle from Asset Finance at BOI, who has been involved in the awards for many years, as well as Keith Loftus, Founder of A…

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Francis Fitzgibbon & Majella O’Sullivan 18:28

1M ago18:28

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This week, Bobby and the Down to Business team were broadcasting out of Dick Macks in Dingle for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. Joining Bobby to look at the front pages and the business stories of today’s papers are Francis Fitzgibbon of Story Stock Media & Majella O’Sullivan, journalist at Kerry’s Eye.…

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Episode 67 - If a Job's Worth Doing… 19:12

1M ago19:12

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Episode 67 – If a job’s worth doing… Welcome back to Piano, Finally, a podcast from an old bloke learning the piano later in life. Term three has wrapped up, and with it my piano lessons for now. Devi has me back on Wynn-Anne Rossi’s A Wild Chase, plus a new piece—Kevin Olson’s Machines on the Loose—and Juan Cabeza’s Diversion 1. Plenty to keep me …

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Executive Chair: Stephen Dowling, President International at Fanatics 10:50

2M ago10:50

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Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Stephen Dowling, President International at Fanatics.

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Are we in danger of overheating the economy? 9:14

2M ago9:14

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We know the government is planning a package of €9.4 billion for Budget 2026 – including €7.9 billion in additional public spending and €1.5 billion in the tax package, but is that a good idea? In the past few weeks, both IFAC - which advises the Government on fiscal matters - and the ESRI have advised the Government of the dangers of overheating t…

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S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life turns 20 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Paul McGee's international bestselling personal development heavyweight S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On)has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world fulfil their potential. Paul has just come out with a new edition of the book to mark 20 years of S.U.M.O - he joins Bobby to discuss,

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Industry Review: Tour Guides 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Three tour guides who spend their days turning our history, myths, and the odd pub story into adventures for us Irish people and international tourists alike join Bobby for this week’s Industry Review. Tommy Graham, Editor of History Ireland Magazine & Historical Walking Tours of Dublin Trudy Carmody, Private Tour Guide and Genealogist Colette Farr…

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The runaway success of 'Roll It All Butter Pastry' 9:48

2M ago9:48

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'Roll It All Butter Pastry' is a family-run business specialising in ready-to-use pastry that has been going for more than 12 years. Joining Bobby to chat about the business is its owner, Mairead Finnegan.

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Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Ciaran Hancock 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Expert, and Ciaran Hancock, Business Editor of the Irish Times.

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Episode 66 - Nothing's Wasted 17:40

2M ago17:40

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🎙 Episode 66 – Nothing’s Wasted Welcome back to Piano, Finally, the podcast of one bloke learning piano later in life. This episode didn’t go quite as planned—I was meant to be sharing a recording from Devi’s piano showcase, but thanks to a calendar mishap, I missed it by a day. Disappointing, yes—but not wasted. The extra practice means I now have…