
Trade Legends is the UK’s #1 weekly construction podcast, hosted by Alex (Big Al) and Mark (MJTIFF). Each week, we speak with tradesmen and tradeswomen from across the building industry—carpenters, plumbers, electricians, builders, bricklayers, plasterers, apprentices, and more. Guests share real stories from life on the tools, covering skills, pay, apprenticeships, mental health, safety, and runn... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Sam from Oval Renewables launched a solar business during Covid with just £3k and no guarantees, and lived to tell the tale. Mark from Power Sonic Ltd and Adam from Nerrad Tools hold nothing back on big energy companies undercutting independent elect... more
Rich Cockerline cold-approached sparks on building sites for 18 months just to get his first break, and that relentless mindset never left him. From working inside the National Cyber Security Centre with zero electronics allowed, to why 13 electrical... more
Russ nearly shut down Talking Tradesmen with just £80 left in his business account, and Kev had his entire van of tools stolen on Boxing Day. Two tradespeople who refused to quit join Trade Legends to get brutally honest about mental health in constr... more
Tom from Testo reveals how the same precision technology used by heating engineers is trusted by McDonald's, KFC and high-end pharmaceutical labs to keep their operations safe. From why relying on guesswork in the trades isn't just unprofessional but... more
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Great guests and great topics being covered one of my fav shows
Great podcast with great topics. As another tradesperson it’s great to hear other tradespeople speak about their experiences.
A great listen, really enjoyed all the different topics that cover the building industry with brilliant guests, always interesting to see how others run their business
Great listen love it
First show was great can’t wait for more episodes.
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The content focus encompasses a wide range of topics pertinent to tradespeople and those in the construction industry, including real-life stories, insights on skills, mental health, safety standards, pay structures, and the challenges of running a business. Emphasis is placed on apprenticeships and the experiences of a variety of trades, from carpentry to plumbing to construction entrepreneurship. The podcast offers a platform for guests to share personal narratives that highlight resilience, innovation, and the often hard-earned wisdom gained from working in trades. Notably, the blend of humor and honest conversation, along with actionable advice, makes it appealing for both aspiring and seasoned tradespeople.
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Trade Legends launched 5 years ago and published 149 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Trade Legends include:
1. Andreas Degiulio
2. Nook Carpenter Carleton
3. George Hoskins
4. Ashley Macintosh
5. Gemma Growl
6. Dean Franklin
7. Ryan O'Sullivan
8. Rob Jenrick
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