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🎙️ In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast, Pete and Kerian return with full banter mode activated, diving into everything from Botox debates and 6-goal Sunday League comebacks to camper van fails and weird run-ins with fans in the wild.

Here’s what to expect in this laid-back episode:

⚽ Pete's unexpected football hat-trick (and the sore legs that followed)

🚐 A camper van moment that ended in accidental exposure

🧠 The rise of AI character avatars – and how bizarre it's getting

🍻 Weekend antics, dodgy cider, and a WW2 shipwreck packed with explosives

👷‍♂️ Talk on call-out charges, van insurance myths & how trades price their time

🎤 Pete’s first pro comedy gig and what it’s like stepping up to a bigger crowd

🏴‍☠️ A bit of love for Saint George’s Day – and why it should be celebrated properly

From relatable trade life rants to off-topic chaos, it’s the perfect end-of-season catch-up before the lads move into their brand new studio setup.

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In Season 6, Episode 4 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Pete and Keiran are joined by Pete Matthews, a former infantry soldier who served 23 years in the British Army before retraining as a self-employed gas engineer.

Pete shares his powerful journey from combat zones to boiler installs—covering everything from surviving IEDs and mortar attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, to adapting to civilian life and launching his own heating business during the pandemic. He opens up about how military discipline, mental resilience, and tactical thinking helped him fast-track his gas qualifications and grow a successful business.

This episode covers:
🔧 Using military training grants to retrain in the trades
🎯 The mindset shift from Army life to self-employment
🛠️ Fast-tracking gas safe qualifications & building a portfolio
💥 Stories from Iraq, Afghanistan & a helicopter crash
📈 Why continuous learning and networking fuel trade success
💬 The value of mental strength and humour in high-pressure work

Whether you’re a veteran looking to retrain, a gas engineer wanting inspiration, or someone exploring a new career in the trades—Pete’s story is a must-listen.

🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6

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In Season 6, Episode 3 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Pete and Keiran are joined by Liam Snellin, founder of Comodo Workwear and standout contestant on The Apprentice 2025.

From being a full-time electrician to creating a comfortable and durable workwear brand, Liam shares how he identified a gap in the trades market and turned it into a growing business. 

He discusses the grind of balancing the tools and entrepreneurship, as well as the role of authenticity, product quality, and social media in growing a brand.

This episode covers:

🛠️ How Liam went from sparky to startup founder

📈 The story behind launching Comodo Workwear

📺 What it was really like behind the scenes on The Apprentice

🌍 Life-changing travel experiences, from camel tours to pearl farming

🔫 The wild story of finding a loaded revolver during a rewire

🎯 Why tradespeople should focus on product over hype

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good trades story—this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and insight.

🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6

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In this week’s episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Keiran and Pete are joined by two absolute characters of the trade industry – Tony and Craig from MAB Building Supplies, a builder’s merchant in South East London making big waves on social media.

Buckle up for a no-filter, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation covering everything from building a construction business, selling it off, launching a successful merchant shop, and the daily madness of working with the public.

👉 You’ll hear:
How Tony and Craig built, scaled and sold their construction firm

The behind-the-scenes reality of starting a builders merchant

Tales from the counter – including “clients” who shouldn't own a hammer!

Why social media is changing the game for trade brands

A deep dive into the real challenges facing British tradesmen today

Expect laughs, truth bombs, and trade gold in this episode, proudly sponsored by Ridgeline. Whether you're a plumber, spark, builder, merchant, or just love the graft, this one's for you.
 
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🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6

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In the first episode of Season 6, Pete and Keiran sit down with Derek Barrett, founder of Derek Barrett Design, to hear his story of craftsmanship, business growth, and how he’s built a reputation in high-end joinery.

Derek shares how he went from studying furniture design in Ireland to landing a £500k hotel fit-out at just 22. He talks openly about the challenges of running a business during the 2008 crash, moving to the UK, and slowly rebuilding through hard graft and word-of-mouth.

He opens up about the reality of pricing bespoke work, chasing payments, and navigating the pressures of employing staff—all while running a busy workshop and maintaining a strong brand on Instagram. With over 90% of his work now coming through social media, Derek explains how authenticity and showing your face online is what truly separates those who stand out in the trades.

Whether you’re a carpenter, plumber, or just getting started, this episode is full of practical insight on running a trade business, managing clients, and staying in love with the craft.

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One year on from launching a national movement, Shoaib Awan returns to the studio, and this time, he’s brought backup.

In this unmissable episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, we’re joined by Shoaib Awan, founder of Trades United and the man behind the viral petition to stop the sale of stolen tools at car boot sales, and Sergeant Dave Catlow, the police officer now leading frontline efforts to combat organised tool theft in the UK.

Together, they break down what’s changed in the past 12 months, from two major protests in Parliament Square to successful tool marking events in partnership with CT1, SelectaDNA, and Wickes. But more importantly, they answer the questions every tradesperson wants to ask:

Are the police really taking tool theft seriously?

What role do SelectaDNA kits play in tracking stolen tools?

What’s next in the battle to protect the trade?

This powerful episode clears up myths, shares real solutions, and reminds every tradesperson: you’re not fighting this alone.

🔒 Tool theft affects 2 in 5 tradespeople. Don’t miss this vital episode – hit play, hit share, and get involved.

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🔥 In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast, Pete & Kerian are back with another unfiltered catch-up from the world of trades.

From boiler breakdown nightmares and poor service plans to the rising cost of living, they cover the daily struggles tradespeople face on and off the tools.

💬 In this episode:
 🔧 Why boiler servicing plans don’t deliver what they promise
 💸 £50 takeaways, £14 jeans – how expensive is life getting?
 🚐 Van troubles & awkward comedy gigs
 📱 Self-service checkouts, everything turning into an app, and digital burnout
 🏗️ Are self-employed trades getting squeezed out by big business and automation?
 🛠️ Plus: Selco tool fairs, site security chat, and some classic trade banter

Whether you're on the job, stuck in traffic, or just in need of a laugh – this one's for you.

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This week, Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast goes on the road with CT1 to the Wickes Tool Marking Event in St Albans — a powerful initiative aimed at protecting tradespeople from tool theft.

Filmed and recorded live in partnership with CT1, SelectaDNA, and Fix Radio, Pete and Keiran join forces with the trade community to raise awareness around a growing epidemic: tool theft, which affects 2 in 5 tradespeople across the UK.

In this episode, we speak with industry leaders, van security experts, tradesmen and women on the frontlines, and those affected by theft, including a powerful testimony from one tradesman whose experience nearly cost him his life.

Expect real stories, practical advice, and an inside look at how tool marking, DNA kits, and better awareness are changing the game for tradespeople.

CT1 sponsored this episode to support their ongoing mission to protect UK trades.

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🚧 Is the trade slowing down, or is it just the usual cycle? In this episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete & Kerian wrap up Season 5 with a deep dive into the latest trade industry debates, plenty of banter, and some unexpected topics.

🔹 Why does time fly as you get older? Childhood games vs. today's screen generation.
🔹 Women in trades – what’s stopping more from joining? Is it old attitudes, lack of support, or something else?
🔹 ASMR madness – weird trend or genuinely relaxing? Pete & Kerian debate its bizarre rise on social media.
🔹 Trade cash flow struggles – Chasing invoices but struggling to pay your own when life (or van repairs) gets in the way.
🔹 Slow work weeks – is the industry quieter, or is it just normal ups and downs?
🔹 Independent vs corporate merchants – where do you actually get the best deals?

Plus, plenty of laughs, rants, and the usual Off The Job chaos!

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In this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers dive into the biggest frustrations in the trades, from getting paid on time to dealing with last-minute cancellations.

🚧 Topics Covered:

• Chasing late payments – Why tradespeople struggle to get paid & should you charge late fees?
• Should trades charge for quotes? – The debate over free vs. paid quotes & how to do it right
• Job cancellations & deposits – Why more trades need to take deposits upfront
• Who should fit bath panels? – Plumbers vs. Carpenters (the industry debate continues)
• New builds & rushed work – Why modern homes are full of snagging issues
• The importance of first aid training – A listener's real-life emergency story
• Gas engineers & physical strain – How aging tradespeople can adapt their work

Keiran also shares his travel stories from San Diego & Bulgaria, including Off The Job fans recognizing him on a night out and a massive rookie mistake at a baseball game.

If you’re in the trades and want real talk on the industry’s biggest challenges, this episode is for you.

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