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The Plasterers Podcast -The Mick & Dave Show

Lath and Plaster Magazine
Plastering
Teaching
Plastering Trade
Lath and Plaster Magazine
Education
Self-Employment
Ofsted
Fibrous Plastering
Job Interviews
Classroom Management
Shark Bags
Assessment Process
World Cup
Plastering Standards
Imitation Oak Beams
Master Plasterer
Workshop Management
MVQ
Podcasting
Banter

INTRO – THE MICK & DAVE SHOW

Over 25,000 downloads in less than twelve months

"Right then... here we go!"

"This is The Mick & Dave Show — the only podcast where the plaster's rough, the banter's relentless, and the facts are occasionally open to debate!"

"Coming up, we've got quizzes, stories from the building site, special guests, plenty of laughs... and somewhere amongst all the chaos, we might ... more

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The Mistakes Every Plasterer Learns From

We've all made a bollocks of a job at some point!

This time, Master Plasterer Kev Byrne joins Mick and Dave for 30 minutes of hilarious stories about the jobs that went horribly wrong.

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🎙️🧱 THE MICK & DAVE SHOW

Think you know everything about the plastering trade      Part 2 The College Workshop

Mick and Dave spent decades on the tools before moving into teaching and soon discovered that doing your trade and te... more

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🎙️🧱 THE MICK & DAVE SHOW – WITH MASTER PLASTERER PAUL MULINGANIE MTAG

We had the pleasure of welcoming Master Plasterer Mr Paul Mulinganie Mtag from British Gypsum onto the show.

We talk about the future... more

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🎸🎙️ THE MICK & DAVE MUSIC QUIZ – CLASSIC ROCK VOLUME 3! 🤘

Turn it up — Mick & Dave are back with another Classic Rock Music Quiz!

This time we're digging into some of the greatest rock music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, with... more

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Matty McLeish
Chair of the National Association of Plastering Lecturers (NAPL)
National Association of Plastering Lecturers (NAPL)
Episode: The Mick and Dave Show with Special guest Mr Matty Mcleish Chairman of the NAPL
Mary Little
Well-known fibrous plasterer popular on social media
Fibrous plastering industry
Episode: Join Mick and Dave along with The Queen of Casting Mary Little + a 90's Trivia Quiz
Mark Hardman
Seventh generation master plasterer
Master Plasterer, United Kingdom
Episode: Join Mick and Dave along with a 7th Generation of Plasterers , Master Plasterer Mr Mark Hardman
Lee Palmer
Journeyman plasterer with decades of experience
Independent plasterer
Episode: The Mick and Dave Show with Special Guest Journey Craftsman Mr Lee Palmer
Christopher Kelly
Plasterer specializing in in situ, heritage work
Aberdeen, Scotland
Episode: All the way from the highland of Scotland an highly talented craftsman Mr Christopher Kelly
Adey Higgs
Owner of Imitation Oak Beams
Imitation Oak Beams
Episode: The Mick and Dave Show with Adrian Higgs – A Lifetime Perfecting the Craft of Plastering
Gary Blackburn
Go-to man from British Gypsum, technical expert
British Gypsum
Episode: The Plasterers Podcast The Mick and Dave Show With Guest Master Plasterer Mr Gary Blackburn
Cody Clark
Heritage plasterer from Florida, founder of Olde World Walls & Ceilings
Olde World Walls & Ceilings
Episode: The Mick and Dave Show with guest direct from Florida Heritage Plasterer Mr Cody Clark
Dean Nash
Guest from Australia featured in Lath and Plaster magazine
Australian plastering industry
Episode: The Mick and Dave Show With Guest From Australia Mr Dean Nash

Hosts

Mick
Host and long-running co-host with banter-heavy on-site storytelling and quizmaster duties; appears across multiple episodes.
Dave
Co-host with strong banter, storytelling, and participation in banter-driven formats; anchors the show's pace and humor.

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The Mick and Dave Show The After Christmas Special
Q: Can you explain how the current plastering qualification framework differs from the old MVQ, and who is responsible for most of the training?
The discussion explains that the plastering standards replaced the MVQ due to gaps between qualification paperwork and practical skills; the employer now provides about 80% of the training while the college covers about 20%, with the learner required to build a portfolio showing real on-site progress.
The Plasterers Podcast The Mick and Dave Show with guest Master Plasterer Mr Justin Brimmer
Q: What are the main differences you've observed between plastering education in the UK and the US?
He notes that in the US there's more emphasis on ongoing training and union-backed programs in the north, whereas the UK system is more fragmented, with concerns about college leadership and the erosion of practical hands-on training.
The Plasterers Podcast The Mick and Dave Show with guest Master Plasterer Mr Justin Brimmer
Q: Tell us about your life and how you got into ornamental plaster work.
Justin describes moving from Britain to the US, working on ornamental plaster projects in theaters and state capitals, and collaborating with colleagues from England while adapting to the American market.
The Mick and Dave Show with Special Guest Journey Craftsman Mr Lee Palmer
Q: Question one: Which band released The Dark Side of the Moon?
Pink Floyd.
The Mick and Dave Music Quiz, Theme World Cup Football
Q: Question ten, which England World Cup song reached number one in the UK charts in 1970?
Back Home.

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A lively, banter-forward show centered on plastering trades, site stories, and trivia. Episodes mix practical trade insights with irreverent humor, guest interviews from the plastering education and professional community, and recurring quiz formats that celebrate background knowledge in music and pop culture. The duo's chemistry—friendly, cheeky, and unfiltered—drives a relatable, party-like vibe that appeals to tradespeople on site, shopfloor staff, and listeners who enjoy behind-the-scenes tales, practical tips, and DIY banter. Noteworthy is the long-running, self-produced format that blends hard-won trade experience with accessible entertainment, plus occasional cross-podcast collaborations and industry guests that offer actionable take... more

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