The Stripped Back Podcast

Content Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental health, drug use, personal trauma and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional. The topics covered on this episode should be used for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice or treatment....

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this final episode of Season 2 they are joined on The Overload Segment by Lewis Lai, a UK based carpenter with asian heritage to share his journey and give an insight into the carpentry industry. To find out more about Lewis, check him out on Instagram at @ll_carpentryandjoinery. Then on ‘The Guest Interview Segment’ the lads are joined...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episodes instalment of the Overload Segment, they discuss whats involved and how important periodic inspections can be for a customer and also for the revenue of a business. Then on The Special Guest Interview Segment, The lads welcome on Steve White from SnagMyHouse.ie to discuss his rollercoaster ride of a career from the electri...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they react to their podcast acquiring a main sponsor in Robus Lighting. They talk about what it means to them after all their hard work and dedication to the show. They talk about a recent trip to eFixx Live in Skipton to promote their show and take part in a debate regarding Irish and UK wiring regulations. On the guest in...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode, they welcome Dublin based electrical apprentice Jack Meehan on to discuss his difficult transition into the trade industry and the obstacles and challenges that he has confronted in order to make progress. He also highlights the negative mental health effects it had on him, but also the choices he has made in his life to o...

Content Warning: This episode discusses topics related to mental health, including anxiety, depression, personal trauma and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling with your mental health, please seek support from a qualified professional. This episode is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional advice or treatment. The Lighthou...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they discuss the importance of standing your ground in situations that don’t feel right. They also chat about getting the most out of a diy project at home and then the importance of being safety aware while on site. Richard Cockerline joins the lads on The Overload Segment for a special discussion on workplace health and s...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode, they discuss the hidden costs that are involved with running a business, John Clares on site guide and the importance of opening up discussions in order to challenge the status quo. Also, on The Special Guest Interview Segment, the lads are joined by Jayson Fairbairn aka Mr London Plumber to talk about his journey, his pas...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they chat about the importance of sustaining a healthy balance between work life and personal life. They also welcome electrical apprentice Gerard Cullen onto The Overload Segment to talk about the apprenticeship system and the opportunities available to the next generation of apprentices entering the industry. They also we...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome Plumber, Social Media Star, Podcast Host and Amateur Stand Up Comedian Pete Withers onto The Overload Segment to talk about the trade industry, podcasting and the amateur comedy circuit. Stephen and Keith discuss some important topics including tool theft and solar battery storage before welcoming seasoned elec...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome Ricky Byrne onto The Overload Segment to talk about AM2’s, AFDDs and also to promote cancer awareness through personal experiences. On the guest interview segment they welcome Danny Webb aka SparkyMilan on to share his journey and give his insights into the positive and negative aspects of trade social media pa...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this final episode of Season 1, they look back upon the journey of the podcast from its inception to what the future holds for it in Season 2. They also welcome electrical apprentice Josh Flynn onto The Overload Segment to share his brave and invaluable insights regarding supports for people with learning difficulties. They welcome Cana...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome trailblazing electrician KimmyTheSparks onto The Overload Segment to share her journey into the electrical industry, the importance of having a social media presence and how to balance work and home life, along with what needs to be done to encourage more to follow in her footsteps. On the special interview seg...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome electrician and content creator Mike Page aka Residual Current onto a special extended instalment of The Overload Segment. We also welcome Chatreen O’Connor, Ross Taylor, Allysha Lynch, Eoin Flynn and Martha Kinch who are apprentices from various industries onto the Interview Segment to shine a light on their a...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome Sean O’Shea from Glenview heating onto The Overload Segment to get an insight into the world of plumbing and how the relationship between plumbers and electricians has evolved with the rise in renewable energy installations. Also, their special guest interview is with Glen McNamara, who joins them from Australi...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome James Carraher from Carraher Electrical onto The Overload Segment to discuss the industry in Ireland right now and the importance of product testing when it comes to safety devices. They also welcome Daniel McAdam from Re-Wired Agency onto The Guest Interview Segmebt to share his journey and talk all things adm...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this Episode the welcome Irelands first ever female electrical apprentice of the year award winner Kerrie Fitzgerald onto the podcast to talk about her journey into the trade and winning such a prestigious award. Kerrie also discusses what it means to be a female in the trade industry and how important it is to promote it. Stephen and K...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome Electrician, Chartered Engineer and Author, Gary Alder on to share his journey and his knowledge about the electrical apprenticeship in the UK, project management and the future of the industry. They also welcome OnTheTools Apprentice Of The Year 2023 Award Winner Lizzie Corsten to The Overload Segment to talk...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode the have award winning Irish engineer Jamie Bermingham on to discuss all things Plumbing and Heating, working abroad and representing Ireland in the world-skills competition . They also have their regular unfiltered chat about current events and hot topics on The Overload Segment. To find out more about the podcast, check o...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome award winning electrician Jack Duignan from JD2 Electrical onto the podcast to discus everything important relating to the state of the industry, apprenticeship issues, mental health and his own journey and challenges becoming self employed. We Keith and Stephen get together for another instalment of The Overlo...

Join Stephen and Keith on their award winning podcast were on this episode they welcome phase 2 electrical instructor and grinds tutor John Doheny onto the podcast to share his journey into the role and discuss the challenges involved and what is needed to achieve success within the electrical apprenticeship system. Keith and Stephen get together on The Overload Segment for unfiltered chat about h...

Season 7 was about going back to what matters. The conversations. The people. The stories. In this special lookback episode, we revisit every episode from Season 7 and reflect on the powerful moments that shaped it. From raw discussions around mental health, to honest insights from those in the trades, to conversations around physical health, resilience, growth and purpose, this season truly lived...

Season 6 wasn’t just another chapter… It was the moment everything levelled up. This is our official lookback episode on the season where The Stripped Back Podcast stepped into new territory — bigger conversations, bigger guests, and a bigger impact than ever before. We didn’t just stay in our lane… we widened it. This season we dived deep into the conversations that really matter: Equality in the...

Season 5 Lookback | Road To 100 Series Season 5 felt different… in the best way. This was the season where the conversations got deeper, the stories got more personal, and the doors opened wider than ever before. As part of our Road To 100 series , we’re taking a step back to reflect on a season that brought us into rooms we never expected — sitting down with guests from sport, music, finance, tra...

Season 4 was a big one for us. In this compilation episode, we look back at some of the best moments from Season 4 as part of our Road to 100 Series. From the standout guest interviews to classic Overload Segment chats that had us laughing, debating, and thinking out loud. This season marked a huge turning point for The Stripped Back Podcast. For the first time, we introduced video interviews, tak...