Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join us in Episode 5 of "Off The Job: A Trade Podcast," where hosts Keiran and Pete sit down with Adam and Aaron from Access Training Academies, who share their inspiring journeys from conventional careers to becoming skilled tradesmen in the UK. In this episode, Adam and Aaron detail how they shifted from the tech and manufacturing sectors to the dynamic world of gas an...

Send us Fan Mail Young muscles Vs. Old man strength, who wins? Keiran and Pete go head to head in a test of strength with an arm wrestle. They discuss companies replacing actors with influencers to promote their products & how that affects tradespeople's social media, and what's the strangest thing they've found on a job site? Gas Certificate App Save 30% off yearly subscription...

Send us Fan Mail Today, Off The Job Podcast is joined by the insightful Alistair from TradeKart and the charismatic Gio from JustFix.  They talk to the boys about the wonders of revolutionising the trade industry with new forms of tech, the traditional values of tradespeople being hard to shake, and AI changing the game in all industries.  Get to know the impressive and innovative steps that both...

Send us Fan Mail Poor craftsman always blames his tools. Unless you're using the complete wrong tool for the job.  Off The Job Overtime Episode 30! Another weekly episode that features big talks about big tools (and little tools), how much a "starter tool kit" costs these days, the essential tools for any plumbing job, and the boys discuss what their favourite brand of tools are! 📣...

Send us Fan Mail  Meet Elise and Ben from ELS Electrics in the latest episode of 'Off The Job: A Trade Podcast'! This week, hosts Keiran and Pete sit down with Elise to shine a light on her electrifying journey as a female electrician in a field dominated by men. 🌟 🔌 Dive into Elise’s unique story, from her early days feeling out of place in college to mastering the complex world of ra...

Send us Fan Mail Who's getting the Gold Medal for the best pole vault, Keiran or Pete?  The Olympics have come around once again and the hosts of Off The Job, Keiran and Pete, have decided to discuss the power, endurance, and grace of the performances at the 2024 Olympic Games!  Off The Job Overtime Episode 29 jumps into what tradespeople would be best at what sport, the drama involving some...

Send us Fan Mail Laugh and learn with us in Episode 2 of Season 3 of 'Off The Job: A Trade Podcast' as we welcome Wilson, the comedian and skilled carpet fitter who brings a unique blend of humour and trade insights to the table. Join hosts Kieran and Pete as they explore Wilson’s dual career and how he juggles the worlds of comedy and carpet fitting. 🛠️ Dive into the fascinating journey...

Send us Fan Mail Step back in time with Pete and Kieran in Episode 28 of 'Off The Job: Overtime' as they share hilarious and heartwarming tales from their school days and beyond. 🎒🤣 Join us for a lively session filled with childhood memories, cheeky church stories, and the everyday adventures that keep life interesting. In this episode, our hosts not only recount their own escapades bu...

Send us Fan Mail Kick off Season 3 of 'Off The Job: A Trade Podcast' with a bang as hosts Keiran and Pete welcome Tyson Louis from Fairway Heating and Plumbing to the studio! In Episode 1, dive deep into the evolving landscape of the trades, especially how social media is reshaping industry standards and representation. 🛠️ Tyson brings his wealth of heating and plumbing experience to the...

Send us Fan Mail What's your ideal English Breakfast?  Today the boys get fired up about what makes a proper English fry up, the result of the Euro Football 2024 Finals, and get sent in some handy tricks from the community and watchers! Especially if you're struggling with airlocks. Do you agree that you should work every job like it's one in your own home?  📣 Sponsored by Flexigas...

Send us Fan Mail Pete might be the first person to have an imaginary sister.  Off The Job Overtime Episode 26 has the boys discussing the pain of dealing with airlocks in a heating system, how efficient heat pumps are for their cost, and Keiran questions Pete's sanity as Pete talks about his completely made up sister. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexi...

Send us Fan Mail  Tune in to Episode 25 of 'Off The Job: Overtime' where things take a hilarious turn! Join hosts Keiran and Pete as they recap their first-ever live call, and don’t miss the moment where Keiran gets compared to an unexpected Hollywood character—hint: it’s out of this world! 🌌 In this episode, Pete and Keiran share their adventures and insights from the Installer Show, d...

Send us Fan Mail Off The Job goes mobile! Enjoy a special episode that was filmed at the Installer Show at the NEC, Birmingham.  Keiran and Pete managed to grab a couple special guests as they walked past for a quick interview about their views on many things trade!  Listen in for some neat tricks and views from our special guests, perfect for those that are interested in joining the plumbing indu...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for our Season 2 final episode, featuring Joe Todd! We discuss the hurdles of running a business, how social media and digital marketing is the way forward for advertising, and overcoming the fears of public speaking. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: http...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 23 on Off The Job: A Trade Podcast Overtime Keiran and Pete catch up and discuss the EUROS 2024, Installer Show at the Birmingham NEC, news of the week highlights criminals who paint tradesmen in a despicable light and stick around to the end where we prank episode one, season 2 guest The Gas Expert Shoaib. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: h...

Send us Fan Mail How tough are ya? Join us as we interview carpenter Gus Trentino and his wife comedian Claudia Trentino!  Gus tells us tales of working in the Brazilian police, to the British police, to carpentry for prisons. Listen in for a unique insight on the dangerous work in Brazil and how it affected him in his younger years, to working in British prisons as a carpenter and the strict work...

Send us Fan Mail The European Championship has begun! And so has Electrical Certificate App! Keiran and Pete argue about football and how Trade Apps' Annual Paintball event has gotten in the way of the first match for the European Championship. Electrical Certificate App (ECA) will be released soon and Keiran is confident it will make every electricians lives a lot easier. Listen and watch fo...

Send us Fan Mail Fire protection is a serious business and Pete Timon tells us why.  Join Keiran and Pete as they interview a fire suppression sprinkler installer! In this episode, we discuss why the sprinkler trade is an often overlooked trade, how truly dangerous fire is and how sprinkler systems can effectively combat that, and some crazy stories that involve a large commercial complex being fl...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in Episode 21 of 'Off The Job: Overtime' where Keiran and Pete dive into the powerful world of protests and advocacy for tradespeople. In this impactful episode, Keiran recounts his participation in a significant protest aimed at combatting the theft of trade tools—a growing issue that brings the community together in a fight for justice and policy change. Hear a...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in for another practical and insightful episode of 'Off the Job: A Trade Podcast.' This week, hosts Kieran and Pete sit down with Rob Lawton of Lawton Tubes and Instagram's own 'PB Plumber' Pete, bringing you a deep dive into the world of plumbing and copper applications in the trades. Rob, from a family business with over a century in the tube indus...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for another engaging episode of 'Off The Job: Overtime' as your favourite hosts, Keiran and Pete, dive into a fresh mix of topics in Episode 20! This week, the duo gears up to explore the world of biking—discussing everything from leisure rides to the nuts and bolts of maintaining a bike. But that's not all; they're also sharing the benefits and perso...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 19 of 'Off the Job: Overtime,' where hosts Pete and Kieran bring you another lively session filled with sports analysis, candid discussions, and plenty of laughs. This episode features a detailed breakdown of the recent Tyson Fury boxing match, offering their unique takes on the outcome and what it means for Fury's future. The conversation takes a...

Send us Fan Mail Step onto the job site with us in this gripping episode of 'Off the Job: A Trade Podcast,' as we bring in builder Mark Callisto to share his firsthand experiences from the front lines of the construction industry. In Season 2, Episode 6, Mark details his journey from his early days as an electrician to becoming a senior contract manager, facing the monumental challenges...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into Episode 18 of Off the Job: Overtime , where Pete and Keiran turn everyday tales into comedy gold. From embarrassing childhood habits to holiday escapades involving a misadventure with 'pissy pants,' prepare to chuckle at their cheeky storytelling. The guys discuss the popular Netflix drama 'Baby Reindeer' by Richard Gadd. They share their take on the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a powerful new episode of 'Off the Job: A Trade Podcast,' where we dive deep into crucial conversations about mental health in the trades with Russ from 'The Talking Tradesman.' In this enlightening session, Russ opens up about his personal struggles with mental health, his journey to sobriety, and how these experiences propelled him into mental heal...