Construction Sport Podcast

Episode #013 | Mark Kennedy This week Mark jumps on the podcast to discuss positive work environments and workplace banter. The pair touch heavily on Mental Health and how to manage people in teams, perhaps through the medium of sport. The insights come from Mark's broad knowledge & experience of the construction sector having worked all sorts of jobs over the years... Connect with Mark on Lin...

Episode #012 | Karl Edwards Karl has been knee-deep in construction and also the rail sector all his life and sits down with host Steve to discuss the working cultures of the 2 industries. The pair share and bond over past experiences, which explain why Karl does the work that he does now to help improve systems & processes. Connect with Karl on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-edwa...

Episode #011 | Darren Barden Today on Construction Sport Podcast we have the incredible Darren Barden sharing his harrowing story of a wrongly-targeted hitmen attack that changed the course of his life forever. The pair then go into detail about the work Darren now does since the attack, and discuss all sorts of mental health struggles and how prominent they are within the construction sector. Con...

Episode #010 | Kevin Timms Solicitor at Tenarys Law, Kevin Timms, sits down on the pod to chat to host Steve about the legalities of insurance, bankruptcies & disputes in construction. Kev shares his thoughts on better ways to help deal with SMEs, and the pair have some light-hearted laughs & also touch on the topic of mental health! Find out more about the work Kevin does here: https://te...

Episode #009 | Lee Wilcox Construction Sport Podcast warmly welcomes Lee Wilcox, CEO & Co-Founder of On The Tools, to have an in-depth discussion on the state of the construction industry: from apprenticeship problems to political issues. Lee also talks on his mission for On The Tools moving forward, including all things getting people into construction, suicide awareness & mental health c...

Episode #008 | Will Scott MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!!! You join us in the aftermath of the Xmas Special, where our very own Graphic Designer & "Head of Merchandise" William Scott sits down with host Steve who reacts live to his questionable Spotify wrapped, and to go over what we got up to in 2024. (It does include some funny stories!) We are wishing everybody a very merry Christmas, and we'll see y...

Episode #007 | Sam Sharp & Stuart Whatlling 2024 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!!! This week we welcome back much loved Sam Sharp, and new on the pod, Construction Sport Ambassador, Stuart Whatling for a HILARIOUS evening of quizzes, old stories, drinks & taking the piss out of each other for a full 3 hours! It's what Christmas is all about! Don't say we don't treat ya - sit back, relax, and enjoy some...

Episode #006 | Eve Lameks & Rickie Lameks Married Couple and Business Partners Eve & Rickie talk all things working remotely in the construction industry from all over the globe, and have an insightful chat about suicides, men's mental health, women in construction & qualification issues in the industry (CSCS Cards!) Eve & Rickie's Business: https://www.thetendertrainers.co.uk/ Har...

Episode #005 | Jess Tappin & Dan Putnam Professional athletes, partners, and now coaches Jess & Dan sit down with Steve to go through their life experiences of sport, fitness & exercise, and the differences between being physically prepared as well as mentally prepared for big race day events such as the Commonwealth Games. Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/VnEZUQzEcLc Listen on Spo...

Episode #004 | James Melhuish In this educational episode, financial advisor James Melhuish shares his insights regarding all things money-problem related. James works with individuals, corporates, charities and trusts advising on all aspects of financial planning, his main expertise is delivering detailed financial planning in a jargon free way. So sit back & take notes! Watch on YouTube! - h...

Episode #003 | Tristan Sharp & Nick Thurston Tristan & Nick have been good mates for a long time. We welcome them to have a fantastic laugh about their journeys through life & construction, especially Nick who took about 7 different routes before he got there! Which then sees us move onto present day, where Nick opens up freely & brutally honestly about life after being told he's b...

Episode #002 | Geoff Vincent & Sam Sharp Old school-mates, now businessmen, Geoff & Sam sit down with host Steve to discuss their perspectives & unique journeys through the construction industry, also touching on what the future of the industry is looking like. While some hilarious stories of the past featuring bike rides, injuries, & booze creep up... Watch on YouTube! - https://y...

Welcome to The Construction Sport Podcast! Episode #001 | Alex Davis Content Lead & Producer of The Construction Sport Podcast, Alex hops on the first release to talk about our future plans not just for the pod, but for Construction Sport as a whole, as well as reminiscing on the past 2+ years of what working for the charity has entailed... Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/kNZB3B0f1jk List...