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Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastTrade Horror Stories & Haunted Job Sites: Halloween Special | Off The Job Podcast OvertimeSend a textThis Halloween, Off The Job Podcast Overtime gets spooky! Hosts Pete Withers and Keiran Yates swap their funniest and freakiest on-the-job horror stories — from near disasters and dodgy customers to hoarder houses, haunted bathrooms, and ghost sightings. Expect plenty of laughs, plumbing nightmares, and some serious trade talk mixed with classic British banter.💬 Topics include:Real-life trade horror stories from plumbers and sparkiesA near house fire during a job gone wrongCreepy customers and haunted job sitesCash vs card debate: “Are Turkish barbers keeping cash alive?”Ghosts, deja vu, and w...
2025-10-3036 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastSeason 7 Recap: Trades Talk, Comedy Nights & The Reality of Life Off the Tools | Off The Job PodcastSend a textJoin Peter Withers and Keiran Yates for the Off The Job Podcast Overtime Season 7 finale. In this episode, the hosts look back at the highlights of the season—from electricians and gas engineers to digital marketers and even a professional boxer in the trades. Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest chat about:Boiler servicing, marketing, and networking in the tradesLife stories from guests like Kimmy the Sparks, Terry Gargan, and Jamie BradleyThe realities of bricklaying, new-build homes, and the cost of livingComedy nights, satire videos, and trade events like Screwfix Live & Tool Fair...
2025-09-2932 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastPlumbers vs Electricians Installer Live ShowSend a text🔥 It's trades vs trades in this special LIVE edition of the Off The Job Podcast from the Installer Show 2025!Join hosts Keiran Yates and Pete as they take to the stage for an absolutely wild, unscripted showdown between plumbers and electricians. Expect:💥 Outrageous forfeits – including a period pain simulator on stage 🤣 Unfiltered banter between hosts, guests & the audience 🔧 Cut-offs, bend-offs, strip-offs – who really has the better hands-on skills? 🧠 Fast-fire trade quiz rounds – all jokes, no seriousness 🍻 Pint-downing finale – because no trade battle is...
2025-07-0735 min
Nick Luck Daily PodcastEp 1234 - Grand National Festival Day 2: Live from AintreeBack again on track for Day 2 of the Aintree Grand National Festival and Nick is joined today throughout by David Yates and by a host of guests including clerk of the course Jon Pullin who has an update on the ground and the watering they've done on overnight. Keiran Burke has Soul Icon in the Topham and discusses why they've decided to tackle the famous fences and Peter Scudamore joins mid dog walk to look back on his experiences in the saddle in the National and later the winners trained by himself and Lucinda Russell. Danny Mullins drops in after...
2025-04-0432 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastInside the War on Tool Theft with Shaoib Awan and Met Police sergeant Dave CatlowSend a textOne year on from launching a national movement, Shoaib Awan returns to the studio, and this time, he’s brought backup.In this unmissable episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, we’re joined by Shoaib Awan, founder of Trades United and the man behind the viral petition to stop the sale of stolen tools at car boot sales, and Sergeant Dave Catlow, the police officer now leading frontline efforts to combat organised tool theft in the UK.Together, they break down what’s changed in the past 12 months, from t...
2025-04-0359 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastChasing Payments & The Reality of Trade Work | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast OvertimeSend a textIn this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers dive into the biggest frustrations in the trades, from getting paid on time to dealing with last-minute cancellations.🚧 Topics Covered:Chasing late payments – Why tradespeople struggle to get paid & should you charge late fees?Should trades charge for quotes? – The debate over free vs. paid quotes & how to do it rightJob cancellations & deposits – Why more trades need to take deposits upfrontWho should fit bath panels? – Plum...
2025-03-1742 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastGas Safe, Heat Pumps, The Future of Trade: Arron from Viper Gas | Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastSend a text🔥 Are gas engineers undervalued? Should heat pumps replace gas boilers? How is technology shaping the future of the trade? In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Arron Blythe from Viper Gas (@vipergas) to discuss the realities of working in the gas industry, the challenges of staying up-to-date with regulations, and the shift toward renewable energy.🔹 From Carpentry to Gas Engineering – Arron shares his journey from a carpentry apprentice to working in plumbing, gas, and the merchant sector.🔹 Life in the Merchants –...
2025-03-101h 08Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastThe Hidden Costs of Being a Tradesperson | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast OvertimeSend a textIn this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers tackle the biggest frustrations in the trades—from unfair fines and rising material costs to dodgy work excuses and job delays.🚧 Key topics include:Tradespeople being fined for litter found in bins with their name on itWhy pricing jobs is getting harder – hidden costs, supplier markups & sourcing materialsThe struggles of aging on the tools – aches, long hours & the reality of physical workBuilders & project delays – why jobs never finish on time and...
2025-02-2839 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastFrom Tradesman to Tech Innovator: How James Hatfield is Transforming the Trades Industry | Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastSend a textIn this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, to explore his incredible journey from painting houses and power washing to leading a billion-dollar tech company.James shares how his background in the trades shaped his approach to business and how he’s now using LiveSwitch to revolutionize the industry — making it easier for tradespeople to win jobs faster, cut costs, and improve work-life balance.💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:✔️ How James scaled...
2025-02-2440 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastHow Lincoln Smith Scaled Custom Heat Ltd to 200 Employees | Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastSend a textIn this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Lincoln Smith, Managing Director of Custom Heat, to discuss his journey from apprentice to business leader. Lincoln shares how he transformed his family business from 7 to nearly 200 employees, the challenges of scaling a trades business, and why branding, pricing, and automation are crucial for success.🔥 Topics Covered:✔️ How to grow a plumbing and heating business sustainably✔️ The importance of branding and premium pricing✔️ The truth about hiring & managing engine...
2025-02-171h 17Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastFrom Hotel Floods to Fighting Cancer: The Resilient Journey of Gas Engineer Becca Weston | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast S4 Ep3Send a textIn this powerful episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, we sit down with Becca Weston, a seasoned gas engineer and single mum, whose journey is as inspiring as it is resilient. Hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers, Episode 3 of Season 4 dives into the highs and lows of life in the trades with Becca’s refreshing honesty and humour. From her hilarious mishap involving an accidental hotel flood to her courageous battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Becca shares her unique perspective on balan...
2024-11-071h 08Off The Job: A Tradesman PodcastPHEX South Live Show Special | Off The Job: A Trade Podcast Season 3 Episode 10Send a textWelcome to the Season 3 finale of Off The Job: A Trade Podcast! In this special live episode, we take you inside the PHEX South (Plumbing and Heating Exhibition London), one of the UK's premier events for plumbers, gas engineers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Kieran and Pete from Trade Apps, this episode is packed with laughs, trade stories, and insightful discussions.We’re joined by special guest, Pointy Plumber, a renowned Talon ambassador, who brings his signature humour and knowledge about the industry. We also dive deep into mental health in the tr...
2024-09-2631 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastInterview with Annette from Talon | Off The Job: A Trade Podcast Season 3 Episode 9Send a textSeason 3, Episode 9 - Special Guest: Annette from Talon | The Evolution of Women in Trades and Product InnovationIn this episode of the Off The Job Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers are joined by Annette, Regional Sales Manager at Talon—the industry leader in pipe clips and fixings. Annette shares her incredible journey from managing pubs to working her way up in the trade industry.Tune in as we dive into:Annette's career path and how she made a mark in a male-dominated industryTalon’s inno...
2024-09-1956 minOff The Job: A Tradesman PodcastTrailerSend a textWelcome to the trailer of 'Off The Job: A Trade Podcast' - your new favourite listen in the world of trades! Hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers, this podcast is a unique blend of humour, industry insights, and real-life stories from the UK's tradespeople. From electricians to plumbers, and gas engineers, we cover it all with a twist of fun. Get a sneak peek of what's in store for you: engaging conversations, expert advice, and a whole lot of laughs. Tune in to our first episode on January 8th 2024. Subscribe now and join...
2024-01-0300 min
RA ExchangeEX.603 ElijahThis week's Resident Advisor Exchange, recorded live at AVA London with journalist Kieran Yates, forms part of Elijah's guest-edited month. Throughout March, we've run curated content published with the intention of demystifying the music industry. Elijah & Skilliam began DJing together in 2007. In 2010, they launched a label, Butterz, putting out music from the likes of Terror Danjah, Royal-T, Flava D and Murlo. Over the course of the next decade, they played a vital role in the way grime developed and exploded in the UK.Elijah is also an artist manager, looking after the careers of Flava D, DJ Q and Swindle...
2022-03-3146 min
Arts Club with Will GompertzArt for Trump, Dylan v Cohen, What does Banksy look like and is The Bayeaux Tapestry a bit rubbish?Will Gompertz, the BBC’s Arts Editor, is joined by comedian Cariad Lloyd, Journalist Keiran Yates and Writer Alan Connor to discuss all things ‘arty’ in the news. This week which piece of Art would our guests send to President Trump, What does the artist Banksy actually look like, plus which ’Sacred Cows’ from the Art world should be slaughtered - this week’s candidates are The Bayeaux Tapestry, the Laughing Cavalier and An Inspector Calls.
2018-02-0237 min
Earth MattersProtecting Belfast Coastal ReserveOn this week's show we're going to Belfast Coastal Reserve. Stretching 22 kilometres between Warrnambool and Port Fairy in Victoria, this small strip of land is important environmentally, culturally, socially and economically. It faces many challenges, including horse racing. We'll be talking to Bill Yates from the Belfast Coastal Reserve Action Group and Lou Hollis from Killarney Coast Care.
2018-01-0700 min