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In this Overtime episode, Pete and Keiran talk quitting vaping, clearing out a 40-year family home, selling a used Saniflo on Facebook Marketplace… and somehow ending up in a naked spa in Poland.


New Overtime episode every two weeks.
Guest episodes every Monday.

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In this episode of Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Gary & Ed from Blip Insurance to break down what tradespeople really need to know about public liability, tool theft, personal accident cover and business risk.

We talk about:
– What actually happens if you don’t have public liability
– Why 40% of small businesses may be uninsured
– The biggest claims tradespeople face, including fire and water damage
– How tool theft claims really work
– The difference between sole trader and limited company risk
– How AI could change insurance in the future

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In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, Pete and Keiran sit down with Pointy Plumber (Robert) for an unfiltered and deeply honest conversation about addiction, mental health, identity, and redemption.

Pointy opens up about growing up with undiagnosed learning difficulties, being bullied at school, and feeling isolated and misunderstood. At 15, struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, he turned to cannabis as an escape — a decision that led into years of escalating substance abuse, including drugs and alcohol.

What began as a coping mechanism evolved into full-blown addiction. Despite holding down jobs and convincing himself he was “functioning,” his life spiraled into dependency, self-deception, and destructive behaviour that deeply affected those around him — especially his now wife, Charlie.

At 27, after a near-breaking point and a powerful experience attending Narcotics Anonymous, he made the decision to quit everything — drugs and alcohol — and has now been clean and sober for nearly 12 years.

The episode explores:

• Addiction psychology and how dependency forms
• The myth of “gateway drugs”
• Social environments and peer influence
• Hitting rock bottom and the reality of recovery
• Identity after addiction
• Rebuilding trust and relationships
• Transitioning into the trades and finding purpose
• The internal struggle behind a loud public persona

This is a raw, funny, uncomfortable and inspiring story of transformation, accountability, and second chances.

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In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we’re joined by Dan from Wolseley Plum Centre to talk trade merchants, credit accounts, pricing transparency, digital ordering, and the real story behind heat pumps and renewables.

We cover:

• How Wolseley and Plum Centre support plumbers and gas engineers
• Fixed pricing, stock availability, trade accounts & loyalty rewards
• Online ordering, apps, and same-day branch pickup
• Boiler spares, merchant pain points, and behind-the-counter realities
• Free heat pump training and MCS umbrella schemes
• Government grants, finance options, and real heat pump costs
• Why bad installs give heat pumps a bad name
• Whether gas boilers are really being phased out

If you’re a plumber, gas engineer, or heating installer thinking about heat pumps, renewables, or just want better merchant support, this episode breaks it down honestly—no sales fluff, just real trade insight.

🎧 Listen now and decide if renewables should be your next move.

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Is £450 to change a basin waste daylight robbery? 🤯

 In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast, the lads go deep into rogue trader pricing, inflated labour costs, admin fees, and how bad practices damage the reputation of honest tradespeople.

Alongside the rant, Pete talks juggling stand-up comedy and trade work, bombing with new material, exhaustion from long days, and the realities of life on the open mic circuit. The episode is packed with unfiltered trade banter, including:

• Overcharging in plumbing and call-out fees
• Trades that complain the most (and finish earliest on Fridays 👀)
• Useless tools and social media gimmicks
• Van mess, site arguments, and trade stereotypes
• “Day in the life” content and how social media is changing the trades
• Learning skills the hard way with no formal training
• Health scares, getting older, and real conversations trades don’t usually have
• Whether gas engineers and plumbers should move into renewables — and how to train for free

Funny, raw, and brutally honest, this episode is a must-listen for plumbers, electricians, builders, engineers, and anyone working in the trades — or thinking about getting into them.

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What’s it really like becoming an electrician in the UK today?

In this episode of Off The Job, we’re joined by Apprentice James, a 21-year-old sparky and rising trades content creator, to break down the realities of apprenticeships, college life, site banter, low wages, and how hard it actually is to get your foot in the door.

James shares his journey from studying film to working on building sites, why schools push uni over trades, how he landed an apprenticeship through connections, and the mistakes, pressure, and learning curves that come with the job. We also dive deep into social media in the trades — from viral videos and brand deals to hate comments, recognition in public, and whether getting “off the tools” is the dream or a trap.

If you’re an apprentice, sparky, tradie, or thinking about getting into the electrical trade, this episode gives you an honest, no-filter look at modern trade life in the UK.

Topics covered:

• Electrician apprenticeships explained
• Life as a sparky apprentice
• Why trades aren’t pushed in schools
• College vs on-site learning
• Social media for tradespeople
• Making money online as a tradie
• Should apprentices want to get off the tools?

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What really happens after viral fame fades?

In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we’re joined by Lee Marshall — professional plumber, DJ, comedian, and former viral prank creator — as he breaks down the real story behind internet success. From earning tens of thousands on viral Facebook videos to walking away from social media fame, Lee shares why YouTube and prank culture no longer gave him fulfilment.

We talk about:

• Making serious money from viral pranks on YouTube and Facebook
• Life inside Troll Station and the chaos behind group content creation
• Why social media monetisation isn’t what it used to be
• Mental health struggles during lockdown and personal loss
• Losing purpose despite financial success
• Returning to plumbing for structure, routine, and fulfilment
• Living and working in Australia as a tradesman
• Stand-up comedy, DJ life, and chasing creative outlets
• Why happiness and contentment matter more than money

This episode is a must-listen for tradespeople, creators, and anyone questioning the cost of chasing online success. Honest, raw, and full of real-world perspective from someone who’s lived both sides.

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Winter on the tools hits different. In this Overtime episode of the Off The Job Podcast, Pete and Kieran talk boiler breakdowns, blocked condensate traps, winter call-outs, and whether now is the right time to put your prices up.

The lads dive into Blue Monday, mental health in the trades, quitting vaping, ideal working weeks, van stock headaches, trade stereotypes, and the biggest trade “flexes” people love showing off online. Expect raw trade banter, real-world plumbing stories, and honest opinions about customers, builders, merchants, and life as a tradesperson in January.

If you work in plumbing, gas, electrical, or construction — or just enjoy no-filter trade chat — this episode is for you.

Topics include:

• Winter boiler call-outs & condensate blockages
• Pricing increases & inflation in the trades
• Mental health & motivation in January
• Apprentices, builders & merchant frustrations
• Trade stereotypes & online flex culture
• Work-life balance for tradespeople

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In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we speak to Eli Green, a self-employed roofer who started on the tools as a child and is now running his own roofing business before turning 18. Eli breaks down how he found work without platforms like Checkatrade, built his reputation from scratch, and learned business fundamentals outside of the traditional school system.

We discuss:

• Starting a roofing business at 17
• Growing up in a trades family and being home-educated
• Finding work through Facebook, leaflets, websites & lead generators
• Managing staff and reputation at a young age
• Dealing with online hate, ageism & trade stereotypes
• Mental health, discipline, fitness & faith
• Boxing, work-life balance, and future ambitions

This episode is a must-listen for young people considering the trades, self-employed tradespeople, and anyone interested in real conversations about work ethic, mindset, and building a future outside the conventional path.

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What happens when you realise the “perfect life” isn’t actually yours?

In this powerful guest episode of Off The Job Podcast, Emma—DIY renovator, landlord, and content creator—shares her unfiltered journey from chemistry graduate and civil servant to walking away from a secure career to rebuild properties and reclaim autonomy.

We talk ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, impulse control, anxiety, binge eating, and how medication changed everything. Emma opens up about marriage, divorce during lockdown, rejecting the traditional life script, and why independence matters more than comfort. The conversation also dives into social media, online trolling, monetising content through Patreon, sex positivity, boundaries, and the realities behind creator income.

This episode tackles neurodiversity, self-employment, women in DIY, modern relationships, and choosing fulfilment over expectation—with honesty, humour, and zero filter.

Perfect for listeners interested in:

• ADHD and neurodiversity
• Leaving a secure job
• Property renovation & DIY
• Women in trades
• Self-employment and online income
• Relationships, identity, and independence

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