
MTDC Lounge is a weekly podcast where we chat with designers, builders, and problem-solvers about the messy, honest side of getting things built. No fluff. Just real talk, dry laughs, and lessons from the jobsite and studio.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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DA approval is not the “easy admin step” people think it is. In this episode, Matt and Mitch break down what really happens between concept plans and DA lodgement—and why rushing this stage is the fastest way to trigger delays, rework, and expensive ... more
In this episode, Matt sits down with Rod Newman from Master Built Pools Newcastle and Hunter Valley for a straight-talking conversation about what actually goes wrong on pool projects, and how homeowners can protect themselves before they sign anythi... more
It’s the MTDC Lounge Christmas wrap-up. Matt and Mitch sit down for an end-of-year debrief on what 2025 taught homeowners about designing, renovating, and building.
Thank you everyone for tuning in this year, 2026 will bring some exceptional episode... more
In this episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt sits down with Michael Edwards from Shiels Property for a no-BS conversation about what really happens when buying, selling, and renovating property in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie market.
Michael pulls b... more
In this episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt sits down with homeowner Lyn to unpack a renovation story filled with rising damp, mould, drainage failures, insurance setbacks, a faulty fireplace install, and a tighter budget.
Lyn recently bought a brick h... more
In this episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt chats with Mitch Hawthorn and Brendan Thomsen from Thomsen & Hawthorn Building about the real-world challenges of renovations, knockdown rebuilds and custom homes in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
They break d... more
Matt sits down with insurance powerhouse Jess Walker, who brings 20 years of industry experience and a refreshingly human approach to a topic most people dread: insurance.
Jess breaks down the biggest misconceptions tradies, builders, and homeowners... more
In this audience-powered episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt & Mitch dive into your most-asked questions, from how much planning actually costs to why mine subsidence zones matter more than you think.
If you’re planning a new home, an extension, or you... more
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