Money2Byrne

Hosted by David W Byrne

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Money2Byrne is the Podcast that looks at the Lighter side of Business. A nice mixture of laughs, Business Facts you never knew, hot topics from the world of business and so much more. If you want a light hearted show that will make you feel relaxed and chilled and leave knowing something you did not know before this is the show for you. We also have Mini Money2Byrne Episodes Called Money2Byrne Pocket Change, it is a 5/10 minute version of the main show just enough to keep you company while you make a cup of tea.

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November 3, 2026Episode 9818 min

#98 Gary Vee Bubblegum, Bacon Double Cheeseburger & The Marathon Cheat

Money2Byrne Episode 98: Gary Vee Swallows His Gum & The Olympic Marathon Cheat Money2Byrne is back with another helping of strange stories, bizarre facts and the lighter side of business! In this episode, we discover why entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk has apparently swallowed almost every piece of chewing gum he’s ever chewed. We head back to the 1904 Olympics to meet a marathon runner who decided running 26 miles was a bit much and took a lift in a car instead. There’s also the incredible story of a British man who legally changed his name to Bacon Double Cheeseburger after a night in the pub. Yes, really. Plus, we discover how Adidas got its name and share a few handy tech tricks you might wish you’d known years ago. In this episode: What You Never Knew: Gary Vee’s bizarre chewing gum habit. None of Your Business: The Olympic marathon runner who cheated with a car. No More Funny Business: Meet Mr Bacon Double Cheeseburger. Name of Thrones: The story behind the Adidas name. Tech Tricks: Clever little shortcuts and hacks to make life easier. ☎️ The MTB Hotline Got a bizarre business story, a strange fact, a question or something you’d love to hear discussed on the podcast? Get in touch through the MTB Hotline ! Leave a message and you might even hear yourself featured in a future episode. 🎙️ MTB Hotline: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMoneyLine Money2Byrne is an Irish podcast exploring the lighter side of business, with real stories, unusual discoveries and plenty of laughs along the way. Thanks for listening, wherever in the world you are. We’re now listened to in 88 countries and counting! Stay safe, stay happy, but most of all stay lucky! 🍀

February 4, 2026Episode 977 min

#97 The Airline That Removed One Olive And Saved a Fortune

In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, I tell the very real story of how one tiny decision removing a single olive from first-class salads ended up saving an airline tens of thousands a year. It’s funny, slightly ridiculous, and a perfect reminder that in business, the biggest wins don’t always come from big ideas sometimes they come from noticing the smallest things. Short, entertaining, and guaranteed to make you look at everyday decisions differently.

January 27, 2026Episode 967 min

#96 The Office Rule That Exists Because of One Absolute Eejit

In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, we look at the workplace rules that clearly weren’t written in advance they were written after an incident. From banning certain foods and reply-all emails to oddly specific dress codes and desk behaviour, these policies all have one thing in common: someone ruined it for everyone. A light, funny look at how offices really work, why some rules are painfully specific, and how one absolute eejit can change company policy forever. Perfect for a quick listen on the go.

December 30, 2025Episode 954 min

#95 The Job Titles That Sound Fake… but Are Very Real (pocket change)

January is the season of new roles, new titles, and slightly confusing email signatures. In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, we take a look at job titles that sound completely made up but are actually real roles people get paid to do. From Chief Happiness Officers and Growth Hackers to Digital Prophets and Brand Evangelists, this short episode explores the strange, funny, and sometimes ridiculous world of modern job titles. A light, relatable listen for anyone easing back into work after the holidays. Perfect for commuting, walking, or quietly questioning your LinkedIn headline.

December 27, 2025Episode 943 min

#94 The Employee Who Quit… and Nobody Noticed (pocket change)

January has a habit of making people question their jobs. In this Pocket Change episode of Money2Byrne, we tell the true story of an employee who handed in their notice, stopped working… and yet continued to get paid because nobody in the company realised they had actually left. From HR assumptions and payroll systems to the quiet chaos of large organisations, this episode looks at how someone can disappear from a workplace without anyone noticing and what it says about modern corporate life. A short, funny, and slightly uncomfortable story that feels very fitting for January. Perfect for a quick listen while commuting, walking, or hiding from your inbox.

December 16, 2025Episode 9340 min

#93 Money2Byrne Podcast Christmas Special 2025

If Christmas had a podcast, this would be it. The Money2Byrne Christmas Special is back your annual festive fix and the podcast world’s answer to The Toy Show. It’s an end-of-year tradition packed with laughs, stories, chaos, and just the right amount of nonsense. Recorded live from Dave’s favourite café (with festive drinks and mince pies firmly involved), this Christmas Special brings together the best of Money2Byrne in one big seasonal episode. 🎁 What’s inside this year’s Christmas Special? • 🎄 What You Never Knew - The unbelievable true story behind who actually owns the trademark to “Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal” • 🐔 No More Funny Business – Yes, people really do buy Christmas jumpers… for chickens • 🚌 Pocket Change – The heart-warming story of the fake bus stop that changed lives • 🏰 Name of Thrones – The surprising origin of the iconic Christmas tin: Quality Street • 🌍 Euro-Pinion – Listeners share the weirdest, funniest and most chaotic Christmas traditions from Ireland and beyond • 🔥 Hot Topic – Who makes Santa’s Naughty or Nice list in 2025 (and who is absolutely doomed) Plus plenty of festive chaos, sharp observations, Irish humour, and that unmistakable Money2Byrne charm. This is the perfect Christmas podcast to listen to while: • wrapping presents • avoiding family arguments • driving home for Christmas • hiding in the kitchen • or pretending you’re “just popping out for fresh air” If you’re new to the show, this is the perfect place to start. If you’re a regular, you already know this one’s an annual must. 🎧 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future episodes, bonus drops, and Pocket Change stories throughout the year. As always… stay safe, stay happy, but most of all stay lucky.

December 8, 2025Episode 923 min

#92 The Fake Bus Stop That Changed Everything (pocket change)

In today’s Pocket Change, Dave takes you to a small town in Germany where a nursing home came up with one of the simplest and smartest ideas ever: a fake bus stop. Designed to help protect residents with dementia, this imitation bus stop became an unexpected lifesaver, giving comfort, familiarity, and calm to people who needed it most. Other countries copied it, families loved it, and the story has since become a brilliant example of creativity and compassion in action. It’s clever, it’s heartwarming, and it’s exactly the kind of story Money2Byrne loves: a little bit of genius… hidden in plain sight. Listen now to hear how a simple bench and a sign made a world of difference.

December 4, 2025Episode 917 min

#91 The Café That Charged Extra to Cut Your Sandwich (Pocket Change)

What would you do if a café charged you €2… just to cut your sandwich in half? That’s exactly what happened at Bar Pace, a real café on Lake Como in Italy and when the receipt hit the internet, the story went global. In this week’s Money2Byrne Pocket Change, David dives into the strangest “service fee” ever charged, the café’s unusual explanation, and how a simple knife movement turned into an international headline. You’ll hear: 🥪 The true story behind the viral receipt 💶 Why Bar Pace defended the fee and why they’re still in business today 🌍 How the internet reacted (including the funniest comments) 💡 What this teaches us about pricing, customer psychology, and expectations 😂 Plus some top-tier slicing jokes at no extra charge If you love quick, funny, true business stories, this one’s a must-listen. 🎙️ Money2Byrne The Podcast That Looks at the Lighter Side of Business

November 28, 2025Episode 906 min

#90 Money2Byrne Black Friday Special (Pocket Change)

Black Friday might be the biggest shopping day of the year… but it didn’t start that way. In fact, the real origin of Black Friday has nothing to do with bargain TVs or midnight queues it began decades earlier, in a way almost nobody knows. In this Money2Byrne Pocket Change Special, David W Byrne breaks down the wild true story of how Black Friday got its name, why police invented the term, why retailers originally hated it, and how it somehow transformed into a global shopping event worth billions. You’ll hear: 🕵️‍♂️ The forgotten 1950s story behind the name 🚗 How crowds, traffic, and football fans created the first Black Friday 💰 The moment retailers flipped it into a profit machine 🛍️ The strangest early Black Friday promotions 🌍 How it became a worldwide phenomenon (and kept getting bigger) Whether you’re bargain-hunting, avoiding the shops, or just curious how Black Friday became what it is today this episode delivers a fast, funny, true story to kick off the weekend. 🎙️ Money2Byrne The Podcast That Looks at the Lighter Side of Business.

November 26, 2025Episode 896 min

#89 The Woman Who Lived In IKEA (Pocket Change)

Ever been in IKEA so long you felt like you lived there? Well… one woman actually did. In this hilarious True Business Story, David W Byrne dives into the bizarre case of a woman in Japan who secretly moved into an IKEA store sleeping in the showroom beds, storing her belongings in the drawers, and eating every meal in the cafeteria without anyone noticing. She blended in so perfectly that IKEA only caught her because staff found a used toothbrush in one of the display bathrooms and realised something… wasn’t very Swedish. In this episode, you’ll hear: 🛏️ How she picked her “bedroom” 🍝 Her daily routine of meatballs and stealth 🎥 How CCTV finally exposed her 😂 And IKEA’s surprisingly chill reaction A fun reminder that if you design a place like a home… someone, somewhere, will move in. 🎙️ Money2Byrne The Podcast That Looks at the Lighter Side of Business.