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  • A Tough Year For Master Thatchers

    A Tough Year For Master Thatchers
    Dec 7 2025
    Danny Madden looks into what's happening with Master Thatchers and the Thatched Roof Industry. Danny catches up with Bedfordshire based Master Thatcher, Harry Roberts and finds out about his 2025 with regards to notable projects, challenges with havests of the material, bringing on new apprentices and what 2026 might be like. Paul Shelly from the East Midlands Master Thatchers' Association sums up the year for the trade as a whole and also shares a few positives.
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    30 min
  • How Safe Are You On The Roof?

    How Safe Are You On The Roof?
    Nov 30 2025
    Danny Madden looks into how we stay safe on the roof and what is practical and realistic with regards to implementing safety while working. Guests: Oliver Blake & Lawrence Robinson
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    26 min
  • Stories of Courage From Roofers

    Stories of Courage From Roofers
    Nov 23 2025
    Danny Madden looks into some tales of bravery from the Roofing trade. Danny talks to Jimmy Roe, who is attempting 'the world's highest marathon' for a great cause. Danny also invites Roofer, David Brown to tell the story of how he saved a woman from a burning house, using the skills he learnt training for the Fire Service.
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    25 min
  • Understanding Insulation

    Understanding Insulation
    Nov 16 2025
    Danny Madden looks into some options Roofers can use to insulate their customer’s homes. Danny invites Shayd Farmery to join him and explain his approach to using insulation on Garden rooms and how his understanding of insulating materials has evolved over time. FMB London President, David Gutierrez joins the show to discuss the journey the building trade is on with regards to understanding how insulation works and how to apply it properly.
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    24 min
  • Workwear & Design of Work Boots

    Workwear & Design of Work Boots
    Nov 9 2025
    Danny Madden looks into what workwear tradespeople are wearing on site outdoors, as we head into the coldest months of the year. Danny talks to Landscaper, Mark Marshall about his approach and branding his workwear. Mike Boston shares some insight into how work boots are designed and produced and Michael Walker from RLR Roofing talks about staying warm and dry while working on the roof.
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    30 min
  • Quickfire Q&A Session

    Quickfire Q&A Session
    Nov 2 2025
    Danny Madden takes time to answer some of your questions that have built up over the past few months and covers things like, worst excuses for not coming to work, new materials, things that can ruin your day as a Roofer and much more.
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    12 min
  • How We Got Into Roofing & Why We've Stayed In it!

    How We Got Into Roofing & Why We've Stayed In it!
    Oct 26 2025
    Danny Madden talks to fellow Roofers about how they got into the trade, when it clicked for them, if they've ever come close to quitting... but ultimately, why they've stayed and what they love about the trade. Guests: John Creber, Gary McIntyre & Kory Blick.
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    26 min
  • Are Roofers Not Earning What They Should?

    Are Roofers Not Earning What They Should?
    Oct 19 2025
    Danny Madden looks into whether the trade is underpaid as a whole. What's going wrong when Roofers are reporting they struggle to find anyone willing to work for the rates they can offer. Where are Roofers in a league table of pay for the trades and what could they do about the supposed lower potential earnings in the marketplace. Guests include: John Creber & Simon Meadows.
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    22 min