Danny Madden - Roofing Show

Danny Madden talks to tradespeople who have come together for Festool and Friends to build a punt that can float on the river in Cambridge. 

Guests: Gary Banks, Mikkel Pagh Bådebyggeri, Alessandra Basile Giannini & Patrick Haußmann

Danny Madden talks to Roofers about their experiences completing work under challenging circumstances and overcoming difficult situations.

Danny talks to Dan Iwanejko AKA The Cherry Picker Man about completing roof repairs from a cherry picker and how taking on work in this unconventional way can sometimes create challenges.
Danny also catches up with Sean Lynden, the Blackpool based roofer who pushed a hospital bed 100 miles for charity. 

And ‘The Roofing Banksy’ Gary McIntyre joins the discussion to talk about how his incredibly detailed work can be challenging and see him working against the odds to complete the work to the expected standards.

Danny Madden chats to Tradespeople from other aspects of construction to find out what their best and worst days are like, Why they love their trade and what trade you couldn't pay them enough to do. Guests: John Cruickshank (Plumbing & Heating) Dom Edington (Carpentry) & Dan Kewley (Landscaping)

Danny Madden looks into the trap Roofers can fall into where you underprice a job or don’t quite get your costs right.

Danny talks to Roofers about how you can understand your profit margins and be confident that if you’re told you’re too expensive, it’s just the customer being tight 
There’s also a catch up with Adam, who competed in the Great British Slate Off at the Installer Show.

Guests: Michael Walker (RLR), Adam Humphries & Kory Blick (10 Roofing)

Danny Madden looks again into health and fitness for the trade, by getting advice from the trade. Danny asks his brother Mike to join him to talk about his experiences working on the tools for the family business before making a switch to helping people get fit. Mike explains an approach to that can benefit your health from working out to a better diet, through realistic goals and improvements. 

Danny chats to Roofer, Sean Lyndon (Blackpool Industrial Roofing) about a challenge he's taking on in July where he and a team will attempt to push a hospital bed 100 miles for a great cause. Danny asks Sean why he's taking this on, how he's trained for it and how you can donate and follow the story.

Danny Madden previews the Installer Show 2026 (Free tickets available at installershow.com) 

Danny finds out what's going on at Installer this year from a Roofing perspective. Robin Clevett joins Danny to talk about what he will be doing at the show as part of his hosting duties.

Adam French from SIG Roofing talks about their involvement, some of the stuff you can have a go at if you find their stand and also 'The Great British Slate Off'

Danny also talks to Roofer, Adam Humphreys, who will be competing in 'The Great British Slate Off'.

Danny Madden asks Roofers to join him and recall their early days, experiences and journey into the trade. Guests: Adam French, Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofer & Jake Harlow

This week, Danny Madden explores health, fitness and wellbeing in the trades, speaking to professionals who know exactly what's required to stay in peak condition both on and off the tools.

Fresh from becoming the Commonwealth International Heavyweight Champion, roofer and boxer Moses Jolly joins Danny to discuss balancing life on the roofs with life in the ring, the training that keeps him undefeated, and what's next in his boxing career.

Danny also catches up with decorator Kevin Tingley, better known as The Paint Warrior, to hear how his health journey has progressed following a recent heart scare, the impact of his walking initiative, and the lifestyle changes he's made along the way.

Finally, award-winning bricklayer Ash Mahoney shares how he prepares for elite bricklaying competitions, including Super Trowel and Spec Mix in Las Vegas, and explains why fitness, nutrition and recovery are vital to performing at the highest level.

Danny Madden investigates fly-tipping and its serious impact on communities, businesses, and everyday working environments. Even the most diligent tradespeople can miss key waste management details, so this episode explores how to get it right - from managing costs and staying compliant with regulations to finding reliable waste disposal firms. Danny speaks with John Elliott, owner of Oxhey Jets FC, affected by fly tipping at his club; Danny Smith from Kingfisher Roofing, on the realities of dealing with construction waste; and Iain Kirtley from the Federation of Master Builders, who breaks down the wider challenges of proper waste disposal and why it matters to us all.

In this episode, Danny Madden catches up with three Roofers: Josh Morrison, Will Emmerton and Lawrence Robinson. They talk about business growth, lessons learned, and what it really takes to keep improving in the trade. There is also discussion on the biggest challenges from the past year, standout jobs, and the changes they’re making in their businesses - from apprentices and tools to roofing systems. Each guest shares mistakes that shaped them, the people who influenced their career, and how they balance work and life in a demanding industry.