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Send us a text The Plasterers Podcast: The Mick & Dave Show Welcome back to The Plasterers Podcast: The Mick and Dave Show — where craftsmanship meets conversation! Today’s episode is extra special, as Mick and Dave are joined by a remarkable guest all the way from down under. Hailing from Canberra, Australia, our guest is a seasoned plastering professional and proud small business owner at Penash Plaster — Mr Dean Nash!  In this episode we’ll dive into Dean’s journey in the trade, his experiences running a plastering business internationally, and the stories, insights and laughs that come with life in the plastering world. Whether you’re wielding a hawk and trowel, running your own crew, or just love a good behind-the-scenes chat, stick around — this one’s packed with expert insights and great banter. Let’s get into it!"  This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text The Plasterers Podcast: The Mick & Dave Show Hello and welcome back to The Plasterers Podcast — The Mick and Dave Show! We’re thrilled you’re with us today.  On this episode, Mick and Dave are joined by Kevin Byrne — BA, APC — a passionate plasterer and expert in his field. Kevin’s here to talk about his journey, practical tips from the trade, and his perspective on what it takes to succeed. Whether you’re tuning in from the job site or relaxing after a long day, you’re in for a great conversation. Let’s dive in!  This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text  The Plasterers Podcast: The Mick & Dave Show  With Guest Direct from USA Master Plasterer Mr Justin Brimmer  Welcome to The Plasterers Podcast — The Mick & Dave Show, the podcast made by and for plasterers, where trade, craft, and character take centre stage. Every episode, Mick and Dave sit down with Plastering  legends and leading voices from the plastering world to share stories, skills, laughter and the real-life lessons that come with life in the trade.  In today’s episode, we’re honoured to be joined by Master Plasterer Justin Brimmer — a craftsman with over 35 years of hands-on experience in traditional and heritage plastering and a true ambassador for the art. Justin’s journey from apprentice to master plasterer has taken him around the world, restoring historic buildings and teaching the next generation of tradespeople.  Whether you’re here to pick up tips, hear about the highs and lows of life on the tools, or just enjoy some down-to-earth banter, you’re in great company. So grab your tools, settle in, and let’s get plastering! ⚒️ This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙️ Prologue — The Mick and Dave Show: The After Christmas Special It’s that time of year again — the turkey’s gone cold, the tinsel’s been boxed up, and everyone’s nursing a very well-earned post-Christmas chill… but not us. Welcome to The Mick and Dave Show: The After Christmas Special — where two lads, one mic, and absolutely no clue dive head-first into the festive fallout. 🎄🍺 From questionable gift choices and chaos on the job over the holidays, to stories only two plasterers with too much banter could tell, Mick and Dave bring you the laughs, the lessons, and the kind of cracking yarns that make getting back to work almost worth it. Expect the usual banter, behind-the-scaffold tales, and a proper catch-up on life, trades, and all things slightly chaotic. So grab yourself a brew, kick off those boots, and settle in — because this isn’t just an After Christmas recap… it’s the warm-up for the year ahead with the guys who tell it like it is. One mic. Two lads. Plenty of laughs. 🎧🔥 This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text  The Plasterers Podcast—the latest edition of the Mick and Dave Show featuring Master Plasterer Keith Langton—is now live and available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. and Youtube  With thousands of downloads and rave reviews, this episode delivers the lads’ trademark banter and insights once again.  Another must-listen instalment  ⚠️ Fair Warning: If you’re easily offended… maybe skip it. But if you appreciate raw, unfiltered conversation—then you’re in for a belter. 🎧 Tune in now to The Mick and Dave Show—real trades, real laughs, real talk. This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🚨 🎧 Just dropped: the official trailer for The Mick and Dave Show! 🇬🇧✨ These two legends are back with even more banter, laughs, and no-nonsense chat from behind the mic. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when two plastering pals trade their trowels for tall tales… this is it. 😄👷‍♂️👷‍♂️ From cracking jokes on site to swapping stories about life off the tools, this trailer gives you the perfect taste of what’s coming. Think laughs, proper lads’ talk, and the kind of banter that’ll have you hitting subscribe before it’s even finished! 🍻🎙️ 👇 Give it a listen here:  👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532392/episodes/18320032-trailer-for-the-mick-and-dave-show.mp3?download=true Whether you’re on the job, on the sofa, or just in need of a good natter with mates, The Mick and Dave Show is your new go-to. 🤘🔥 Let us know what you think — ready for full episodes?! 👀👇 #TheMickAndDaveShow #PodcastTrailer #BanterAndBuild #PlasteringPodcast #OneMicNoClue  This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙 The Mick and Dave Show  The Plasterers Podcast—the latest edition of the Mick and Dave Show featuring Master Plasterer Keith Langton—is now live and available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts.  With thousands of downloads and rave reviews, this episode delivers the lads’ trademark banter and insights once again.  Another must-listen instalment  ⚠️ Fair Warning: If you’re easily offended… maybe skip it. But if you appreciate raw, unfiltered conversation—then you’re in for a belter. 🎧 Tune in now to The Mick and Dave Show—real trades, real laughs, real talk. This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙 NEW SERIES ALERT – The Mick and Dave Show! From the creators of The Plasterers Podcast comes a brand-new series packed with even more laughs, banter, and on-site wisdom. Kicking things off in Episode 1, the lads are joined by Mr. Mark Huyton of Shark Bags. Expect proper builders’ banter, big opinions, and plenty of craic as Mick, Dave, and Mark dive into tools, trade life, and everything in between. ⚠ Warning: If you’re easily offended… best give this one a miss. But if you love raw, unfiltered trade talk — you’re in for a treat. 🎧 Tune in now to The Mick and Dave Show – the no-nonsense podcast for lads who tell it like it is. This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text Why you shouldn’t miss this episode Heading into an OFSTED inspection can feel like walking into a high-stakes exam: tension in the air, eyes turning your way, and that lingering question—can we show our best selves under the spotlight? This episode dives deep into that exact moment. Whether you’re a headteacher, senior leader, classroom teacher or part of the support team, this conversation offers practical calm in the middle of the storm. It helps you reframe the prep, face the unknowns and step into the week ahead with clarity and confidence—not just anxiety. This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙️ Introducing: “The Final Trailer for the Series – From Trowel to Teacher” Are you ready to trade your trowel for chalk? 👷‍♂️➡️👨‍🏫 Join hosts Mick Hargreaves and Dave (“That’s Skimming Alright”) — two craftsmen who swapped site-boots for lesson-plans — as they pull the curtain back on their journey in this final trailer of the series. Expect the unfiltered, no-nonsense banter you’ve come to love, as they tease what’s coming next and recap what’s come before. 🎧 What’s inside: A snapshot of the full series: from first day on tools to first day in front of a class.Raw stories of making the leap from plastering life to teaching life.Plenty of laughs, lessons, and more than a few tall tales — because let’s face it, these two never had a clue. Buzzsprout+1A warning: if you’re easily offended, you might want to steer clear — but if you’re up for a good laugh and a real conversation, you’re in the right place. Apple Podcasts+1🔧 Why you should listen: Whether you’re a tradesperson thinking “there’s got to be another way”, or just love hearing what happens behind the scenes — this is your backstage pass.  It’s a trailer, yes — but it’s also a sign-post. The full series digs into interviews, classroom management, assessment, and more.  It’s made by and for craftsmen — no fluff. Just real talk and honest stories from the tools to the classroom.  🔔 Don’t miss it Hit subscribe, grab your headphones, maybe a pint, and tune in wherever you get your podcasts. One mic. Two lads. Lots of plastering talk. Lots of laughter. 💥 This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙️ That’s Skimming Alright – Episode 5: From Trowel to Teacher – The Assessment Process Join Mick and Dave as they dive into the assessment process — breaking down what it really means to go from the tools to the teaching side of the trade. Expect the usual banter, belly laughs, and great music  that fans have come to love. This series has been earning rave reviews and hundreds of downloads, and it’s easy to see why — it’s raw, real, and refreshingly honest. So grab a brew, tune in, and get ready for another unfiltered chat.  ⚠️ Warning: If you’re easily offended, this might not be the podcast for you! This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🧱 The Lath and Plaster Magazine – Issue No. 13  From Tree to Lath In this edition: Two lads, one mic, not a clue – and that’s exactly how we like it. 🏛️ Restoration of a Historic Hotel Ceiling in Stratford-upon-Avon 👷 From Apprentice to Freeman: The Journey of the Plasterer, 1600 🌳 From Tree to Lath – the craft behind the tradition …and so much more!  🎙️ Join Mick and Dave for stories, laughs, and a love of the trade.  📢 Don’t forget to subscribe – it’s totally free!                                       www.lathandplasters.com  This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text  Welcome to The Ups and Downs of Classroom and Workshop Management — the podcast where we dive into the real challenges and rewarding moments of teaching. Whether you’re leading a classroom full of students or running hands-on workshops, we’ll explore practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons learned along the way to help you create engaging, well-managed learning spaces.  This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text Are You Ready for a Change?   You’ve been self-employed in your craft for over twenty years — constantly chasing work, hearing “I’ll pay you at the end of the month”, and juggling suppliers who are chasing you for payment. Forget about sick pay or holidays — how many times have you thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to make a living”? Have you ever considered teaching but weren’t sure what it involves? Mick and Dave know exactly how you feel. After many years in the plastering trade, they took the leap and made the transition from the trowel to the classroom. Their podcast, From Trowel to Teacher, shares their honest journey — and it’s not just for plasterers. It’s for anyone thinking about making the jump from the tools to teaching. The series breaks down the process into six straightforward episodes: ·       The Overview ·       The Interview ·       The First Two Years ·       Classroom Management ·       The Assessment Process ·       Ofsted and the Inspection out later this month Fair warning — these podcasts pull no punches. If you’re easily offended, this might not be for you. But if you’re ready for a real, unfiltered look at changing your career path, tune in and hear from two guys who’ve been there and done it.   This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙️ From Trowel to Teacher – Episode 3: The First Two Years (Rabbit in the Headlights) In this episode, Mick and Dave dive into their early days as teachers — tackling IT skills, surviving the dreaded Cert Ed, and sharing what it really took to make it through those first two years. Expect plenty of laughs, a dose of banter, a few terrible jokes, and a healthy serving of classic dinosaur rock. Tune in for a fun, honest, and nostalgic chat about the rocky (but rewarding) road from trowel to teacher! This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers