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Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Welcome to "Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast," the ultimate destination for tradespeople across the UK, hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers (Tradie Tales aka Plumber Tales). This podcast is a toolbox of insights, humour, and real-life stories from the heart of the trades industry.Each episode of "Off The Job" is crafted with the tradesperson in mind, whether you"re a Gas Engineer, Plumber, Electrician, or just passionate about the trade world. Our hosts, Keiran and Pete, bring their unique

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69:15

From Apprentice to Business Owner: IRB Heating’s Ian...

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2025/07/21

Send us a text In this episode of Off The Job, Keiran and Pete kick off Season 7 with special guest Ian from IRB Heating. They talk about Ian’s journey from factory floors to founding his own heating business, and what it's like being self-employed in the plumbing and gas world today. Topics include: Heat pump adoption and MCS challengesPricing boiler services in 2024Apprenticeships and training strugglesIllegal flue installationsThe role of social media for tradespeopleSurviving mistakes and...

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37:36

Dad Jokes, Van Life & Self Grooming Confessions

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2025/07/14

Send us a text In this candid and hilarious episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete Withers (aka Tradie Tales) and Kieran Yates catch up after Installer Show antics and dive into everything from drunken wedding weekends and divorce chats to grooming habits and dad jokes. The duo also shares controversial thoughts from their live show, touching on boundary-pushing humor, growing up in different decades, societal changes, and knife crime laws in the UK. They wrap things up with tales of par...

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35:52

Plumbers vs Electricians Installer Live Show

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2025/07/07

Send us 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

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28:14

Season 6 Recap & Pete signs up for MAFS

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2025/06/30

Send us a text That's a wrap on Season 6 for the Off The Job Podcast! Join Keiran and Pete in this episode of Overtime as they discuss the best moments and guests of Season 6! But the 'off the rails' conversations quickly return when Keiran convinces Pete to sign up for MAFS (Married At First Sight) 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/ 🎁 EXCLUSI...

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94:07

From Job Sites to the O2: How Tradesmen Are...

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2025/06/23

Send us a text The footage is taken from the recent live episode on the 2nd June 2025 In this special live episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Pete and Keiran are joined by returning guests Daryl Robinson and Ryan O'Sullivan for a no-holds-barred conversation about life after the tools. From chasing stolen tools to chasing laughs on stage, the lads share what it's really like transitioning from trades to comedy and social media content creation. Expect laughs, honest stories, and dee...

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42:23

Stag Do Kidnapping & Trade Tool Theft

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2025/06/19

Send us a text In this outrageous and completely unfiltered episode, Pete and Kerian are back with full energy, plenty of laughs, and a healthy dose of chaos. From accidental sharts to stag do madness, it’s everything you'd expect from an Off The Job Overtime session and then some. Here’s what’s inside: 🚽 Pete’s unfortunate post-kebab incident (yes, he sharted in the van… again)🥩 Trade diet talk – from sausage rolls and fizzy drinks to a strict no-carb health kick📲 Viral videos – how Pete

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60:04

Fighting Back Against Tool Theft & Saving Mental...

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2025/06/16

Send us a text In this powerful and emotional episode, Pete and Keiran sit down with Frankie Williams, the founder of Stolen Tools UK, and tradesman Stephen Baker to unpack the devastating impact of tool theft on UK tradespeople—and the growing movement to fight back. Frankie shares how being a victim of theft in 2022 led him to start a small awareness page that quickly exploded into a national campaign. From tool marches and Parliament meetings to exposing illegal boot sale activity and push...

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93:29

From TikTok to Toolboxes: Ryan O’Sullivan on Building...

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2025/06/09

Send us a text In this episode, Pete and Keiran sit down with Ryan O’Sullivan, whose viral mix of humour, relatable trade content, and honest insights has helped him build a strong personal brand alongside a successful plumbing business. Ryan shares how he got into the trades through his dad, the highs and lows of working for himself, and how using TikTok and Instagram Reels changed the game for his business visibility. He explains the importance of keeping it real online, connecting with the...

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30:37

Trade DMs, Toilet Disasters & Installer Show Plans |...

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2025/06/02

Send us a text In this outrageous episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete and Kerian go off the rails with a mix of trade questions, embarrassing stories, and a whole lot of toilet trauma. Here’s what’s inside: 🔥 Three BBQs in one weekend and debating what should go on the grill 🍕 Kerian’s fasting hunger hits hard while Pete winds him up with pizza talk 📬 Answering trade DMs – from subcontracting vs going solo to private health cover and underpriced boiler services 🎯 Installer Show pla...

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74:39

Plumbing, Pricing & Heat Pumps: John Cruickshank on...

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2025/05/26

Send us a text In Season 6, Episode 7 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Pete and Keiran sit down with renowned heating engineer John Cruickshank to talk about the past, present, and future of the plumbing and heating industry. From learning breakdown diagnostics in a library to becoming one of the most respected names in UK heating, John shares honest insights from over two decades on the tools. He breaks down why trades pricing is broken, how mental health is being impacted, and wh...

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34:12

NHS Failings, Trade Call-Out Charges & 24-Hour...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete shares an emotional and eye-opening story about his mother’s treatment by the NHS after she was hit by a car. From the emergency response to hospital delays and care package failures, this episode dives into the harsh realities of navigating the UK health and social care system. But it’s not all serious – as always, things take a turn toward full-blown banter: 🧯 Call-out charges – how much should trades...

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63:22

From Electrician to Stage Hypnotist: Jason Simmons

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2025/05/19

Send us a text In Season 6, Episode 6 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran sits down with Jason Simmons—a former electrician turned professional hypnotist, mind reader, and comedian—to explore one of the most unexpected journeys in the trades. Jason shares how he balanced working in commercial electrical maintenance while studying hypnosis and performance at night. What started as a side passion quickly became a career in live stage shows, therapy, and even viral mind tricks. This epis...

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51:30

How InstallerSHOW Became the UK’s Biggest Trade Event...

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2025/05/12

Send us a text In Season 6, Episode 5 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran and Pete sit down with Lucy Dixon, Content Director of InstallerSHOW, to unpack how the UK’s biggest trade event is shaping the future of construction, heating, plumbing, and electrical expos. Lucy gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run an event that now spans three full halls, features a live two-storey house build, and attracts over 30,000 trade professionals. From social media strategy to spe...

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31:36

Botox, Football Comebacks & Camper Van Disasters |...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text 🎙️ In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast, Pete and Kerian return with full banter mode activated, diving into everything from Botox debates and 6-goal Sunday League comebacks to camper van fails and weird run-ins with fans in the wild. Here’s what to expect in this laid-back episode: ⚽ Pete's unexpected football hat-trick (and the sore legs that followed) 🚐 A camper van moment that ended in accidental exposure 🧠 The rise of AI character avatars – and how bizarre it's

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61:02

Veteran to Gas Engineer: How Pete Matthews Built a...

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2025/05/05

Send us a text In Season 6, Episode 4 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Pete and Keiran are joined by Pete Matthews, a former infantry soldier who served 23 years in the British Army before retraining as a self-employed gas engineer. Pete shares his powerful journey from combat zones to boiler installs—covering everything from surviving IEDs and mortar attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, to adapting to civilian life and launching his own heating business during the pandemic. He opens u...

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63:05

How Liam Snellin Built Comodo Workwear & Made It To...

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2025/04/28

Send us a text In Season 6, Episode 3 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Pete and Keiran are joined by Liam Snellin, founder of Comodo Workwear and standout contestant on The Apprentice 2025. From being a full-time electrician to creating a comfortable and durable workwear brand, Liam shares how he identified a gap in the trades market and turned it into a growing business. He discusses the grind of balancing the tools and entrepreneurship, as well as the role of authenticity, product...

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83:31

The Honest Truth About Building Merchants: Tony &...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text In this week’s episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Keiran and Pete are joined by two absolute characters of the trade industry – Tony and Craig from MAB Building Supplies, a builder’s merchant in South East London making big waves on social media. Buckle up for a no-filter, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation covering everything from building a construction business, selling it off, launching a successful merchant shop, and the daily madness of working w...

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73:00

From Cabinet Maker to Building a Brand – Derek...

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2025/04/14

Send us a text In the first episode of Season 6, Pete and Keiran sit down with Derek Barrett, founder of Derek Barrett Design, to hear his story of craftsmanship, business growth, and how he’s built a reputation in high-end joinery. Derek shares how he went from studying furniture design in Ireland to landing a £500k hotel fit-out at just 22. He talks openly about the challenges of running a business during the 2008 crash, moving to the UK, and slowly rebuilding through hard graft and word-of...

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59:53

Inside the War on Tool Theft with Shaoib Awan and Met...

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2025/04/03

Send us 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

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36:05

Boiler Breakdowns, Rising Costs & Life on the Tools |...

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2025/03/31

Send us a text 🔥 In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast, Pete & Kerian are back with another unfiltered catch-up from the world of trades. From boiler breakdown nightmares and poor service plans to the rising cost of living, they cover the daily struggles tradespeople face on and off the tools. 💬 In this episode: 🔧 Why boiler servicing plans don’t deliver what they promise 💸 £50 takeaways, £14 jeans – how expensive is life getting? 🚐 Van troubles & awkward c...

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