Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

In this special bonus short recorded via Tik Tok Live, Stephen takes the mic back to where it all began, the van. From those early days of recording on the go to building a studio through Robus Lighting and growing a community, Stephen reflects on the journey of the podcast so far. He shares honest insights into the ups and downs of podcasting, along with practical nuggets of advice for anyone thi...

Insight Goes to WorldSkills Ireland 2025 event in the RDS Dublin and in this special bonus episode, Keith and Stephen bring you along for the ride. The lads walked the floor chatting with students, exhibitors, and industry representatives to capture the real buzz of an event that connects education with opportunity. From engineering and the trades, to beauty, hospitality, and horticulture, this ev...

In this special bonus episode, we take you inside BEPEX 2025 in Dublin, where Irish brands and innovators in the building, plumbing and electrical industry come together to showcase the latest products, ideas, and solutions shaping the future of the trade. From the importance of energy efficiency to the value of face-to-face conversations, we explore what’s driving progress across the industry. Re...

For our Season 7 finale, Stephen takes the mic solo while Keith is tied up with work commitments (don’t worry, he’ll be back for Season 8!). Joining him in the studio is Danielle Tutty from Rathmines Glass, who brings powerful insights into life, business, and breaking barriers in the construction and glazing industries. Danielle opens up about her journey of growing up in a family business, the l...

Join hosts Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on the penultimate episode of Season 7, as they kick things off with The Overload Segment, where they explore the intricacies of the trade, sharing humorous and insightful stories from the field. This segment delves into the common challenges faced by tradespeople and the unique customer interactions that make the job both rewarding and unpredictable. C...

In this episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, hosts Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan kick things off with The Overload Segment, catching up on Stephen’s attic renovation progress, discussing the importance of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) in electrical work, and highlighting the real dangers and injuries that can happen when safety isn’t prioritised. Closing out the episode, they sit down with W...

Kicking off the episode on The Overload Segment, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan dive into an electrifying conversation with Eoghan O Conghaile, aka The Dublin Sparky. Discover Eoghan's journey from a local Centra to becoming a prominent figure in the Irish trade industry. Learn about his unique approach to content creation, the challenges of the trade, and the importance of sharing knowledge th...

We kick things off with an Overload Segment that took us back to the roots of the podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of electrical maintenance, sharing insights on pricing strategies, the importance of thorough inspections, and the challenges faced in the industry. Discover how to balance quality and cost, and learn from real-life experiences in the field. We discuss pricing strategies f...

Hosts Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan kick things off with The Overload Segment, where they chat with Jessica Rose aka PlumbingJess, a trailblazer in the trades industry. Discover her inspiring journey from academia to becoming a rising star in plumbing, and how she's challenging stereotypes along the way. Jessica's early life and academic background in Worcestershire. Transition from Hairdressi...

We kick off on Season 7 Episode 4 with two incredible and inspiring guests whose stories reflect the true meaning of resilience, growth, and transformation. First up, we welcome back electrical apprentice and Building Heroes ambassador, Chatreen O’Connor. A familiar voice on the podcast, Chatreen joins us for the third time, giving us an honest and powerful update on her journey through the appren...

We kick things off The Overload Segment,Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Neo Mosudisa, an entrepreneur from Birmingham, who turned a simple idea into a life-saving product. Discover how his background in engineering and a keen eye for safety led to the creation of Spurlok, a device designed to enhance electrical safety in industrial and domestic settings. We learn about Neo's early...

In this special bonus episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, we welcome back a powerful voice and previous guest, Robin Grace, who first joined us in Season 5, Episode 5. During that episode, Robin courageously opened up about his battle with mental health issues rooted in childhood trauma, sharing how it led to moments of deep struggle and suicidal thoughts. His story left a lasting impre...

In this episode, we’re keeping things real, raw and exactly how we like it. First up on The Overload, we catch up with friend of the podcast Richard Cockerline over a remote video call, bridging the gap between the UK and Ireland. It’s a wholesome chat with plenty of laughs, touching on the importance of reaching out to your mates, keeping safe on site, and of course, what vans we’re all driving t...

This week on Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, we’re back in studio for the first episode of Season 7 with two brilliant guests. The Overload Segment:We’re joined by apprentice electrician and friend of the show Gerard Cullen, who steps up to take on our challenge wall before sticking around for a chat. Gerard tells us about his experience travelling to London as a finalist in the Screwfix UK &a...

BONUS EPISODE - Water Of Life In this short but tasty bonus, we’re diving straight into the good stuff, the uisce beatha. We revisit our chat with Keith Daly, but this time, we strip away the career stories and cut right to the heart (and glass) of it: our Irish whiskey tasting. From first sips to final laughs, it’s a short but flavour-packed episode that’ll leave you wanting a drop of the pure yo...

In this short but fiery 'Product Of The Week' bonus episode, we revisit a flavour-packed tasting session featuring Shane Doherty, the creator behind the mouthwatering Little Red Sauces. Stephen and Keith roll up their sleeves and dive into a live tasting of Shane’s handcrafted sauces… with none other than chicken wings as the testing ground! Joining the lads in the studio are Josh and Daniel, Keit...

In this special bonus episode, Stephen and Keith dive into their Product of the Week segment, shining the spotlight on one of the most innovative fire suppression solutions on the market, the MAUS Stixx PRO Series . The lads break down why this award-winning product is making waves across multiple sectors including Healthcare, Pharma, Data Centres, Public Facilities, Utilities, and the Electrical...

In this bonus episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast , we’re joined by the brilliant Carl James from IRISS , a global leader in electrical safety innovation. We dive deep into their revolutionary Safe-Connect products and the game-changing thermochromic technology behind them. From preventing costly damage to cables and critical infrastructure, to protecting workers and equipment before iss...

In this raw and unfiltered bonus episode, we bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes chat that happened before we hit record on Season 6, Episode 10. The cameras were rolling, the mics were live, and the conversation was just too good to keep to ourselves. Co-host Keith picks up mid-rant about being used by a potential client to price up work—only for them to hire someone else. Safe to say, he's...

In this powerful bonus episode, we’re joined by Karl Kelly, Irish personal trainer, former professional boxer, and a man with a story that hits hard in all the right ways. Karl opens up about his early life growing up in Monkstown Farm, Dublin, sharing his struggles with the traditional school system, especially the disconnect he felt with mainstream education and physical education classes. Boxin...

We're wrapping up another incredible season of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast with not one, but two brilliant guests who embody growth, grit, and supporting others. First up on The Overload Segment, we’re joined by none other than UK-based electrician and YouTube sensation Adam Stears aka SOTA Electrical. Adam takes us through the unexpected turns of his career journey, sharing where he though...

It’s the penultimate episode of Season 6, and we’ve got an inspiring double-header for you. Kicking things off in The Overload Segment, we usually focus on the trades – but this week, we welcome a different kind of apprentice. Jordan Dargan, Irish entrepreneur and standout contestant on BBC’s The Apprentice UK 2025, joins us to talk about his roots, his business journey, and what it was really lik...

In this week’s episode, we kick things off with a special edition of The Overload Segment, featuring a brilliant father-daughter duo: Tom and Ella Kindregan from KDL Retail Interiors. Tom shares his journey into the trade, starting from a young age and driven by a deep-rooted passion for construction. His daughter Ella, just 18 and preparing for her Leaving Certificate Exams, tells us how she’s ta...

We kick off this episode with our Overload Segment, where three electrical apprentices from different sectors Daniel Sadlier, Jordan Malongi, and Zoe Hynes joined us in-studio after winning our Instagram competition to take on the Electricians Challenge Wall and be in with a shot at nabbing the new Velocity Pro Gear Rogue 600 Wheeler Toolbag. After a tense and competitive time trial, Dan Sadlier c...

In this powerful and deeply important episode, we shed light on an often overlooked issue: eating disorders in men. While conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are frequently associated with women, men suffer too — often in silence, hidden by stigma and misunderstanding. We dive into the real experiences behind these struggles, emphasizing that there is a person behind every...