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The Stripped Back Podcast

Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan
Mental Health
Community Support
Apprenticeships
Electrical Trade
Ireland
Women In Trades
Electrical Apprenticeship
Electrical Industry
Social Media
Construction Industry
Solar Energy
Entrepreneurship
Electricians
Construction
Apprenticeship
Podcasting
Mentorship
Robus Lighting
Trade Community
Career Development

The Stripped Back Podcast is where the conversation goes beyond the surface. Hosted by cousins Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan, two tradespeople from Dublin, Ireland. The Stripped Back Podcast looks beyond job titles to uncover the people behind the professions. From the trades and business to sport, entertainment, the arts and beyond, we sit down with remarkable people to explore the journeys t... more

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In Part 1 of this episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan sit down with Chris McCarthy from CMAC Electrical for a brutally honest conversation about the realities of running an electrical contracting business in Irelan... more

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In this episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen and Keith sit down with Actor, Producer and Promotor, Pól Seoige for an honest conversation about life, career changes, and what happens when the future you had planned suddenly disappears.

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A new season. A new theme tune. A new lineup of guests. And some conversations that go deeper than ever before.

We kick off Season 11 of The Stripped Back Podcast with Latisha McCrudden — activist, law student, proud member of the Traveller communit... more

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Episode Revisit - Between Season 10 and Season 11, we’re going back to one of the conversations that has stayed with us.

This time, we’re bringing back our conversation with internationally renowned trance DJ Paul Webster, with enhanced audio and vi... more

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Recent Guests

Chris McCarthy
CMAC Electrical
Episode: S11 E3 - with Chris McCarthy Part 1
Pól Seoige
Actor, MC, promoter with a focus on boxing and cross-media branding
Independent/Promoter
Episode: S11 E2 - Forged By Change with Pól Seoige
Latisha McCrudden
Activist and law student, Traveller community member
Self/Traveller community
Episode: S11 E1 - Finding Her Voice with Law Student Latisha McCrudden
Paul Webster
DJ/producer focused on trance and dance music
DJ/Producer (Ireland)
Episode: The Overload - Behind The Decks with Paul Webster
Daniel Bradley
Guest on the episode; contractor and recovery advocate
Episode: The Overload: From Rock Bottom To Redemption with Daniel Bradley (2025)
John Slattery
From Assemble Pro, joined in the studio
Assemble Pro
Episode: S10 E10: Price Jobs 10X Faster with Assemble Pro
Keith Moore
From Assemble Pro, joined in the studio
Assemble Pro
Episode: S10 E10: Price Jobs 10X Faster with Assemble Pro
Alan O'Connor
ALS Tool Channel
Episode: S10 E9 - Dream It, Build It, Live It with Alan O'Connor
Amy Gibbons
GAA player and coach
O'Dwyer's GAA Club, Balbriggan
Episode: S10 E8 - ACL: The Road Back with Amy Gibbons (2025)

Hosts

Stephen Buckley
Host of The Stripped Back Podcast
Keith Delahan
Co-host of The Stripped Back Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Inspirational Podcast

    A great easy listen and for someone who is not in the trade industry yet but has a desire to start an apprenticeship, this podcast is a great source of information for anyone considering starting a career within a trade.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ireland3 years ago

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A great easy listen and for someone who is not in the trade industry yet but has a desire to start an apprenticeship, this podcast is a great source of information for anyone considering starting a career within a trade.

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#90
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
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#226
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#2
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#18
Ireland/Business

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S9 E5 - With Bespoke Furniture Craftsman Niall Walsh
Q: How did your early schooling influence your career path in trades and crafts?
Visual learning and hands-on projects steered me toward drafting and carpentry, and eventually into furniture making as a craft and business, showing that practical skills can become a lifelong career.
S1 E4 - With Chartered Engineer and Author Gary Alder
Q: What prompted your transition from project management back into hands-on roles or self-employment?
The drive for autonomy and the appeal of direct control over work led me to explore self-employment, combining on-site practice with the opportunity to manage projects and eventually balance both.
S1 E4 - With Chartered Engineer and Author Gary Alder
Q: How did you become a Chartered Engineer and what impact did it have on your career?
I pursued registration with the IET, sought guidance from mentors, and found that gaining Chartered Engineer status brought credibility and confidence, helping me compete for and secure higher-level roles such as Tideway projects.
S1 E4 - With Chartered Engineer and Author Gary Alder
Q: What was your goal behind setting up your Hit The Lights podcast?
The goal was to share not only my own journey but also the journeys of a wide range of people in the industry, including apprentices and industry experts, to explain where the industry is at and to show the different routes available.
S1 E6 - With Electrical Contractor James Carraher and Business Founder Dan McAdam
Q: What is Re-Wired Agency and what problem does it solve for tradespeople?
Dan explains that Re-Wired Agency provides administration and diary management tailored for electricians, handling calls, quotes, invoicing, and scheduling so tradespeople can focus on technical work without being overwhelmed by paperwork.

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What is The Stripped Back Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real people behind trades and small businesses, blending practical career guidance with personal stories of resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. Across episodes, listeners hear candid conversations with tradespeople turned business owners, athletes, creatives, and mentors who share lessons on apprenticeship paths, leadership, recovery, and navigating change. The conversations often spotlight the realities of running trades businesses in Ireland, the role of social media and coaching in growth, and the importance of mentorship and building supportive networks. A notable strength is how it pairs tough-life anecdotes with actionable takeaways about mindset, risk, and continuous learning, making it particularly usef... more

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Recent guests on The Stripped Back Podcast include:

1. Chris McCarthy
2. Pól Seoige
3. Latisha McCrudden
4. Paul Webster
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7. Keith Moore
8. Alan O'Connor

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