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   2 Jul 2026 · 33 min

   Meter Tampering & Illegal Work Done By The Public

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into meter tampering and requests from customers that Electricians engage in meter tampering and other illegal work. Kimmy The Sparks joins the show to talk about her past experiences with this request from the public, Jimmy Hendry shares a Plumbing & Heating perspective on the topic and Tom and Paul talk about their own first hand and anecdotal experiences.

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   25 Jun 2026 · 40 min

   Raising The Standard of Training

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into efforts to improve competency through training and how we could provide a better standard of training within the industry. Adrian Davey joins the show to talk about a real world example of poor workmanship being allowed to continue and why much of the industry seemingly doesn't care or at least allows poor standards to continue. Craig Wiltshire shares his vision to unionise training in the industry and talks about the reality of what he found when he entered the world of training with regards to poor standards and roadblocks in front of those wanting to…

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   18 Jun 2026 · 27 min

   How To Write Tenders That Will Win You Work

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into the approach to putting together tenders and bids for work. Thomas talks about his experiences as a Contractor, Paul gives some insight into what he's looking for when he gets tenders from those looking for work and Jason Cooney from TSAKs Consulting joins the discussion to explain what he thinks are the key steps in putting together tenders that are most likely to be successful.

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   11 Jun 2026 · 27 min

   When Projects & Jobs Go Wrong!

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how and why projects and jobs of all scale go wrong. They chat about past experience, dissect the issues and what caused them, talk about what happens next, how major projects end up badly done, over budget and running over the time alloted and also touch on the kind of work they wouldn't touch with a barge pole.

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   4 Jun 2026 · 29 min

   Back To The Start

   This week, Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan go back to the very start of their careers in the electrical trade. They share memories from their first days on site, discuss the challenges they faced as apprentices, and reflect on the moments that shaped their careers.The lads talk about the jobs they'll never forget, what became easier with experience, and whether their expectations of the trade matched the reality. They also discuss how the industry has changed over the years, from life before smartphones to the rise of LED lighting, certification software, Part P regulations and lithium battery…

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   21 May 2026 · 35 min

   Apprenticeships, Skills, and the Next Generation

   This episode explores apprenticeships, skills, and the future of the next generation of tradespeople, featuring a wide-ranging discussion on training, opportunity, and workforce development. Thomas and Paul are joined by Keith Sanderson from the Electrical Contractors' Association, who shares his perspective on the future of apprenticeships, how to encourage more employers to take them on, and why protecting the value of long-term training matters. They also speak with Tony York of Yorkman Group, who offers his thoughts on developing and supporting the next generation entering the industry.…

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   14 May 2026 · 22 min

   Recent Experiences, Wiring Regs & Industry Updates

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan catch up to discuss their recent experiences, both professionally and personally. Paul reflects on his recent trip to America, while Thomas shares work updates and how he has recently sold a vehicle to Ukraine. There is also conversation on key industry developments, such as the latest amendment to BS 7671.

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   7 May 2026 · 28 min

   Plug-In Solar in the UK - What’s Next?

   Plug-in solar is coming to the market in the UK. Before heading off to the States, Paul gave us an early look at what this could mean. Now he’s back, and we’ve been holding onto the follow-up for just this moment. In this episode, we dive deeper into the potential of plug-in solar, what’s changed, and what it could mean for households across the country. Plus, we bring in Mark Coles - Head of Technical Regulations from the IET to get another perspective on where things stand. Is this the breakthrough moment for accessible solar in the UK? Let’s find out.

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   30 Apr 2026 · 38 min

   Thomas Nagy Talks Current Challenges Affecting Electricians (With Danny & Mike)

   Thomas Nagy is joined again by Danny Webb & Mike Toulson from Alpha Tech to discuss the variety of issues and challenges affecting the average Electrical Contractor. They talk about retirement and the challenge of being able to save enough for this, Problems with keeping on top of fuel costs recently and more!

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    23 Apr 2026 · 27 min

    Thomas Nagy Chats To Danny & Mike From Alpha Tech About Defining Moments

    Thomas Nagy is joined by Mike Toulson & Danny Webb from Alpha Tech while Paul is away enjoying some well deserved time off. Tom asks Danny and Mike about the defining moments from the early days, some best and worst moments that shape you and also some of those fork in the road moments we are faced with as the years roll on.