The HODCAST

The HODCAST - Building Conversations

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The Hodcast is hosted by Sam La Roche and features apprentices, tradespeople, and industry professionals in meaningful conversations about learning the trade, building a career, and continuous development — on site and beyond. From early experiences to leadership insights, it’s a platform for shared learning and growth. New episodes every week. Follow now for conversations worth having. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Bricklayer Who Didn’t Want the Job and Now He’s Leading the Way - Tony Humphreys - Conversation #3 22.04.2025 1:10:43

Tony Humphreys: Didn’t Want the Job… Now He Runs the Show Tony Humphreys never wanted to join the building trade — but fate (and family) had other plans. In this episode of The HODCAST , Tony shares how he went from reluctant hoddy to the Production Director of A&D Brickwork, one of the South West’s leading bricklaying firms. We talk early resistance, the family legacy that shaped his journey,...

The Truth About Construction’s Skills Crisis - Garry Staines - Conversation #2 15.04.2025 1:22:47

Garry Staines has seen both sides of the trowel — from building his own successful brickwork company to launching Site Ready Solutions , a training hub designed to give the next generation of tradespeople a fighting chance. In this episode of The HODCAST , Garry opens up about the growing skills gap in construction, why the industry is crying out for fresh talent, and how we can reshape the future...

No One Respects Bricklayers… Until You Become the Best - Charlie Collison - Conversation #1 08.04.2025 1:34:28

Charlie Collison isn’t just a bricklayer — he’s a master of his craft, a mentor to the next generation, and proof that building walls can also build a legacy. In this episode of The Hodcast , Charlie sits down to share the untold story behind the trowel: from his earliest days on site to becoming one of the UK’s most recognised figures in the bricklaying world. We talk about the mindset needed to...