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The Bricklaying Show, mixes entertainment and information as it helps the nation’s 60,000-strong bricklaying community to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business.The bi-weekly podcast from Fix Radio, tackles a range of industry issues that matter to working bricklayers - from skills to materials, to building teams and winning work.Guests share industry expertise and authentic insights into the day-to-day challenges of being a bricky. From large commercial sites to smaller domestic work, the show provides a diverse range of views.
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- 2 weeks ago35 min
Growing Up in Bricklaying
Ash Mahoney explores how the trade shapes you as a person, from the harsh realities of starting out young to the lessons you carry throughout your career.Ash is joined by experienced bricklayer Andy Pali to reflect on the old-school approach to learning the trade, Izzy The Bricky to discuss growing up in a more modern industry but with an old school approach, and Super Trowel 2026 champion Dale Wherton to talk about teaching the next generation.
- 4 weeks ago24 min
The Bricklayer Who Fought, Lost Everything and Lived to Tell the Tale
Bricklayer, boxer, farmer and fighter — John Gavin has lived a life full of twists, turns and extraordinary stories.Ash Mahoney chats with John about his remarkable journey, from growing up in rural poverty in Ireland and arriving in Birmingham at just 16, to building houses, fighting bare-knuckle bouts and eventually finding a home in Yorkshire.John’s story is one of hard graft, determination, financial ruin, personal tragedy and survival. He opens up about the experiences that shaped him, the devastating moments he’s had to overcome and why he decided to put it all down on paper in his autobiography, Mister John.
- Sep 25, 202628 min
Mental Health in Bricklaying
This programme contains discussions of suicide, drug use, addiction recovery and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. Ash Mahoney is joined by Charlie Collison and Rob Muldoon as he looks at mental health in bricklaying.Ash shares his own experiences and speaks to Charlie and Rob about their journeys, and the challenges and triggers that can affect our wellbeing.They’ll discuss why it can be so hard to admit when we’re struggling, the importance of talking and having someone to turn to, and how we can better support colleagues who might be saying “I’m fine” when they’re not.If you are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or suicidal thoughts, remember that help is always available:Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/Fix Radio Foundation - https://fixradiofoundation.co.uk/ The Lighthouse Charity - https://lighthousecharity.org/Construction Industry Helpline - https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/Andy’s Man Club - https://andysmanclub.co.uk
- Aug 28, 202621 min
Charlie Collison Breaks a Bricklaying World Record!
Ash Mahoney is joined by world record-breaking Bricklayer, Charlie Collison to hear the full story behind his successful Guinness World Record attempt.Charlie talks Ash through the challenge from start to finish – how he prepared, what it took to break the record and what it felt like to officially become a world record holder.Ash also picks up the conversation around his decision to step away from site work earlier this year. With Charlie recently back on site himself, Ash gets his thoughts on the decision.
- Aug 14, 202627 min
Why Ash Left Site Work Behind
After returning to site work this year, Ash has come to the conclusion that he simply can’t make it pay or work for him anymore.In this episode, Ash is joined by Bricklayer, Dale Wherton, who had a similar experience and ultimately decided to leave site work behind and move into teaching.Ash and Dale compare their experiences of working on site, explore why it can be increasingly difficult to make site work financially viable, and discuss what happens when experienced bricklayers decide there are better options elsewhere.They also look at what the future could hold for site work if more tradespeople make the same decision — and whether there’s still a sustainable future for those choosing to build their careers on site.Note from the producer: We recorded this show two days before Dale's win at Super Trowel - we will get Dale back on to tell us all about it and everyone at Fix Radio sends their congratulations to Dale!
- Jul 31, 202634 min
Ash Mahoney Chats With Australian & American Bricklayers
Ash Mahoney is joined in the studio by Alic Ramon from Australia and Grant Helms from the US, who recently won Spec Mix in Las Vegas at the third attempt. Ash chats with Alic and Grant about their background in the trade as well as their experiences on the tools and what the differences are between three continents when it comes to bricklaying. Alic and Grant are over in the UK for Super Trowel 2026 which takes place Friday 31st July & Saturday 1st August at the Hertfordshire Country Showground (supertrowel.co.uk - for more details and tickets)
- Jul 17, 202620 min
Ash Mahoney Catches Up With Two Super Trowel 2026 Finalists
With the Super Trowel 2026 final just two weeks away, Ash Mahoney catches up with Dale Wherton & Tom Humphrey about their route to the final and how they've been preparing. Ash also talks to them about their qualifying heats and also who they feel are the ones to watch in the final.
- Jul 3, 202629 min
How We... "Get/Do"
Ash Mahoney asks Bricklayers to join him and discuss how we get and do certain things in the trade. From getting good work, to getting materials or bricks and finding good people to work with you. Guests: Andy Pali, James Naughton & Dean Haywood.
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About The Bricklaying Show
The Bricklaying Show, mixes entertainment and information as it helps the nation’s 60,000-strong bricklaying community to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business.The bi-weekly podcast from Fix Radio, tackles a range of industry issues that matter to working bricklayers - from skills to materials, to building teams and winning work.Guests share industry expertise and authentic insights into the day-to-day challenges of being a bricky. From large commercial sites to smaller domestic work, the show provides a diverse range of views.
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