E91 | Plumbing has DESTROYED my body. It's time to GIVE IT UP -Battle of the Podcasts- "We f**kin' hate you lot!" In this week's episode, Alex and Mark sit down with gas engineer Kieran, and plumber Pete from @OffTheJobpodcastuk Kieran initially planned on being an electrician, but after working as a labourer with a plumber, he decided to pursue a career as a plumber and gas engineer, and after completing his apprenticeship he decided to set up his own business. We spoke to Pete back in Episode 43, where he discussed how he became a plumber in the construction industry, but also how he knew th ..read more

E90 | FROM A GLOBAL TRAINER BRAND TO SAFETY BOOTS : Transforming The Construction Industry PPE Premier League Football, Wimbledon, the FBI... and now the trades. In this episode of the Trade Legends podcast, Ed van Wezel shares his journey of transforming traditional construction safety boots and work boots into stylish, high-performance safety trainers for tradespeople within the construction industry. As the visionary behind revitalizing iconic brands like Hi-Tec and Totectors, Ed discusses his career in the business, from working in Asian factories to leading global campaigns, and his ethos ..read more

E87 | BUILDING A BUSINESS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Trade Legends Construction Podcast Watch until the end for your chance to win some cool prizes! Join us for a Trade Legends carpentry and construction industry podcast special. Mark and Alex sit down with Rob from Berrywood Contractors, and Paul from OSC Sales. Rob describes how at a young age he was interested in architecture, but ultimately chose a career in carpentry after following in the family tradition of working in the trades. Paul has worked for several companies, including Shell and the NHS, but ultimately joined OSC Sales where ..read more

In this week's episode of Trade Legends, we explore the world of carpentry with the one and only... Lewis Lai! Discover how he is able to juggle his flourishing business with a unique social media presence. From tackling cultural stereotypes to sharing insider tips on self-employment, Lewis offers his own take on the modern construction industry and what it takes to succeed within it. Lewis, a 27-year-old carpenter from Rugby, recounts his journey from apprenticeship to running his own successful business. With his distinctive personality, he's made a name for himself in both the physical and ..read more

Join us as we sit down with Kev, a seasoned carpenter who shares his incredible journey from apprentice to globe-trotting professional. From surviving AK-47 attacks in Lagos to encountering dead bodies on the road, Kev's experiences will leave you on the edge of your seat. He also shares valuable insights on the importance of vocational education and the limitless opportunities available in the trades. Kev's career has taken him from boatbuilding to lecturing aspiring tradespeople. His passion for the trades is evident as he recounts his experiences working on bombproof windows in embassies ac ..read more

E89 | SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS in CONSTRUCTION... What NOT to do!! Trade Legends Construction Podcast Alex and Mark sit down with Troy, the tradesman behind the brilliant 'surface protection' company Dusty Boys that all trades will use, from plumbers to carpenters, plasterers to electricians.... and I'm sure you've seen it all over social media. Troy is a carpenter by trade, something he was able to achieve without the need for an apprenticeship as he learnt his trade skills on the job, but the work doesn't stop there. A few years ago he decided to start a second "trade" type company, speciali ..read more

E88 | SUICIDE in CONSTRUCTION Trade | The BIGGEST DANGER in the TRADES "Nobody asked me how I was." www.thelostcity.org "Lets save the next 7000." #thelostcity 7000 tradesmen have taken their own lives over the last 10 years. That's 2 tradesmen every day : enough trades people to build a city the size of Cardiff. - Project 7000 | The Lost City - "The construction industry has a suicide rate four times the national average. It's a crisis, but one that's relatively unknown outside the industry. By visualising exactly what they could have built, The Lost City addresses this crisis, showing the t ..read more

E86 | Turning 27: My Journey Into Construction And Securing An Apprenticeship "My Goal is to build a house." Join our resident plumber Mark @MJTiffPlumbing for episode 86 of the Trade Legends Podcast as we sit down with Sianna @si_laysconstruction to discuss how and why she chose to enter the construction industry and learn a trade in her late 20's, with her end goal of learning how to build a house. Like many people, Sianna worked a variety of jobs after leaving college, including retail, hospitality, and the care system. But it wasn't until she discovered bricklaying on YouTube that she real ..read more

E85 | TERRIFYING GHOST STORIES | UK,s No.1 Paranormal Investigator Danny Moss Tells all "Strap in Ladies and Gentlemen... this could be a long one." - MJ Tiff. Join us for our spooky Halloween Special as we sit down with one of the UK's leading Paranormal Investigators - Danny Moss @TheParanormalInvestigator for some Ghost Stories. Danny's ghost hunting adventures started at a young age, after experiencing a paranormal event that couldn't be explained. Since then, he has been on a ghost hunting mission to explain the unexplainable and debunk all things paranormal....until its real!!! Using a s ..read more

E84 | TV's Laura Jane Clark | THE TRUTH behind HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOWS | Trade Legends PODCAST From humble Scottish beginnings to working with Channel 4 and the BBC and also Netflix, Laura Jane Clark is no stranger to our TV sets on home renovation and home design remodel shows. In this episode of the Trade Legends Podcast, Laura sat down with Mark to discuss how she first became interested in Architecture, and what led her to pursue the now famous Underground Toilet construction renovation project, which caught they eye of a very popular Channel 4 renovation series. Since then, Laura has had a ..read more