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The Talking Tradesman

Russell Payne
Mental Health
Construction Industry
Mental Health Awareness
Addiction
Social Media
Painting and Decorating
Community Support
PTSD
Alcoholism
Anxiety
Trauma
Bare Knuckle Boxing
Personal Growth
Suicide
Vulnerability
Tool Theft
Men's Mental Health
NHS
Spirituality
Suicide Prevention

Raising mental health awareness throughout the uk building trades and beyond. Proving insight, knowledge and entertainment on a subject that needs attention and action.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when life forces you to stop, take stock and face something far bigger than work?In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Jamie, a plumbing and heating engineer whose journey has taken him from dreams of becoming a footb... more

Comedian Russ Lee joins Russell Payne for a raw, funny and deeply personal conversation about the extraordinary life behind the laughs.Russ’s route into comedy was anything but conventional.Find Russ herehttps://www.instagram.com/russleecomedy?utm_so... more

What happens when some of the darkest moments of your life eventually become fuel for making other people laugh?Jimmy O’Neill, better known as The Wigan Joker, joins me for a raw, funny and at times incredibly difficult conversation about the man beh... more

Simon Ibekwe’s journey to becoming one of Britain’s most exciting heavyweight prospects has been anything but conventional.Just three weeks after getting the call, Simon stepped into the ring in Thailand on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s final fight a... more

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Recent Guests

Russ Lee
Full-time comedian with a traumatic medical history and a turning point into stand-up
Comedian
Episode: He Wasn't Expected To Survive The Night, The Russ Lee Story
Jimmy O'Neill
The Wigan Joker, comedian and author of The Wigan Joker: Confessions of a Celebrity Job Seeker
Independent comedian/author
Episode: The Wigan Joker - Childhood Trauma, Comedy, Controversy & The Man Behind The Laughs
Simon Ibekwe
Professional boxer
Professional boxing
Episode: The 28 - Second Knockout That Changed Everything. Simon Ibekwe
Corrie Mustafa
Full-time boxer with a lived experience of ADHD, Asperger's, Tourette's, and trauma
Episode: Growing Up With ADHD, Aspergers, Tourette's & Trauma - Boxing Changed Everything - Corrie Mustafa
Steven Mitchell
Founder of Alcohol Free and Me
Alcohol Free and Me
Episode: 22 Years Of Drinking, Why I Finally Chose Sobriety - Steven Mitchell
Luke Leyland
Documentary subject and Dambe participant
Self/Documentary subject
Episode: The First Westerner to fight Dambe - Luke Leyland's Extraordinary Journey into Ancient Combat
Rob Hennessy
Owner of Rob Hennessy Decor, painter and decorator with a lived experience of mental health recovery
Rob Hennessy Decor
Episode: Anxiety Brought Me To My Knees, Rob Hennessy on Mental Health, Recovery & Resilience
Kian King
Big Boy MMA, influencer and creator known for Body Shot Every Day series
Episode: The Untold Story of Big Boy MMA, Body Shots, UFC Dreams & The Truth about Fight Culture
James Roffey
High performance and mindset coach with lived experience of eating disorders and trauma
Self-employed / Coach
Episode: From Eating Disorders & Trauma to High Performance - James Roffey

Host

Russell Payne
Host of The Talking Tradesman

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Changing the conversation about how we view the trades

    Russ is a great interviewer and improving all the time. His podcast is changing the conversation around how people view tradesmen and women and men’s mental health more widely. Keep up the great work mate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freddie Cocker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Paint warrior

    I came across the paint warrior on Facebook

    I throughly enjoy watching warriors content then came across today - Sunday 10th August 24 podcast on google - I can not believe what Kev has been through it’s sad and shocking. I’m in the cleaning business .. the way you presented the interview was absolutely incredible / I will continue from this day to listen to your podcasts… I’ve been under pressure myself and totally different industry but all the same pressures I don’t feel alone now …

    I wish... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emz266
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    A raw and inspirational podcast listening to all of the people within the trade talking about their mental health and the experiences that they have gone through and the traumas they have had.

    Definitely worth a listen and it could well save your life as it just proves that your not on your own!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stace532
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Finally!

    I’m glad finally someone if talking about mental health in trades! Would love more about social anxiety, and the work culture in trades and how it impacts mental health!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jes.Wil.sica.son.
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

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People want more practical discussions on social anxiety and on-site work culture.
Changing the conversation about how we view the trades and mental health, with thoughtful interviewing.
Listeners appreciate raw, honest conversations about mental health in trades.
The host keeps a respectful, insightful tone that invites vulnerability.

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The 28 - Second Knockout That Changed Everything. Simon Ibekwe
Q: What did you mean when you said you were the main event after your post-fight interview?
I wanted to stress that, as the co-main event, my performance could still dominate the show, and the knockout, as well as the perception of my readiness, suggested I belonged on a bigger stage and could capture attention.
Growing Up With ADHD, Aspergers, Tourette's & Trauma - Boxing Changed Everything - Corrie Mustafa
Q: Can you walk us through your origin story and how ADHD, Asperger's, and Tourette's shaped your path to boxing?
Corrie describes growing up in Hackney and Homerton, being medicated from a young age, and using boxing as a constructive outlet that helped him cope with hyperactivity and emotional turbulence rather than following negative trajectories.
22 Years Of Drinking, Why I Finally Chose Sobriety - Steven Mitchell
Q: What advice would you give someone who knows their drinking is a problem?
Be honest with yourself about the problem, articulate your what-to-change plan and why it matters, and build a supportive environment that helps you stay accountable.
22 Years Of Drinking, Why I Finally Chose Sobriety - Steven Mitchell
Q: What helps you stay on track now that you're alcohol-free?
Having a clear reason why (protecting his kids, avoiding the problems seen with his father), planning social situations, using alcohol-free options, and channeling energy into running and mountains.
22 Years Of Drinking, Why I Finally Chose Sobriety - Steven Mitchell
Q: Tell us about the moment you realized drinking had to stop.
Seeing the impact of his drinking on his family, plus a knee injury and the realization he could harm them further if he continued, pushed him to stop, followed by a commitment to a long recovery and rebuilding his life.

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A show centered on mental health, wellbeing, and practical resilience within the UK trades and construction scene. Episodes frequently explore personal recovery journeys, coping with trauma, burnout, addiction, and systemic issues in the industry, often paired with actionable strategies, mindset work, and real-world business insights. Notable is a consistent focus on destigmatizing mental health in traditionally masculine trades, featuring guests with lived experience from trades, sports, and entrepreneurship, and a host who steers conversations toward tangible takeaways for listeners, sponsors, and potential guests alike.

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Recent guests on The Talking Tradesman include:

1. Russ Lee
2. Jimmy O'Neill
3. Simon Ibekwe
4. Corrie Mustafa
5. Steven Mitchell
6. Luke Leyland
7. Rob Hennessy
8. Kian King

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