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   10 Sep 2026 · 28 min

   From Apprentice to Successful Contractor: Callum Biscoe’s Electrical Story

   Thomas Nagy is joined in the studio by 28-year-old electrical contractor Callum Biscoe from C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd. Callum talks Thomas through his journey into the electrical trade, his experiences qualifying, the people who helped him along the way and what he wishes he’d been taught when he was training. He also reveals how he built his business, the lessons he’s learned as a business owner and how he grew into taking on medical and education-based electrical contracts. Thomas and Callum also discuss managing staff, the challenges and opportunities of commercial work, why Callum…

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   3 Sep 2026 · 28 min

   Mark & Teddy Pink Face Real-World Electrical Trade Dilemmas

   Paul Meenan puts electrician Mark Pink and his 16-year-old apprentice son Teddy to the test with a series of real-world electrical trade dilemmas. From dealing with unsafe work and difficult customers to site banter, pricing jobs, buying tools and investing in training, Teddy gives his answers first before Mark draws on his years of experience to explain what he would do.

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   27 Aug 2026 · 37 min

   Three Generations of Electricians: Mark Pink on His Son Teddy Starting His Apprenticeship

   Paul Meenan is joined by electrician and site agent Mark Pink and his 16-year-old son Teddy, who is beginning his apprenticeship journey and following the family into the electrical trade. From the traditional methods and experiences of Teddy’s grandad, through Mark’s career in the industry and working around the world, to Teddy taking his first steps into the trade. Mark reflects on how much the electrical industry has changed, what has improved and what may have become unnecessarily complicated, while Teddy explains why he has chosen the trade, what he’s looking forward to and what makes…

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   20 Aug 2026 · 32 min

   Are You Compromising Fire Safety?

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined once again by fire safety consultant Dan Jackson to discuss one of the most important responsibilities for electrical contractors: understanding and maintaining the fire integrity of the buildings they work in. Paul asks Dan for his thoughts on the fire safety guidance within the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, what could change in future editions and the key things electricians need to understand when working on buildings where fire integrity could be compromised. The conversation also looks ahead to the impact of plug-in solar, battery storage and…

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   13 Aug 2026 · 32 min

   Are British Standards Holding Construction Back?

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by fire safety expert Dan Jackson to debate whether the way standards are applied on construction projects can sometimes create unnecessary costs, delays and setbacks. They’re also joined by Dan Rossiter, Head of Standards, Built Environment at the British Standards Institution, to get BSI’s perspective on how standards are developed, how much they listen to the industry, when contractors can deviate from them, and how standards need to evolve alongside new technology. Are British Standards keeping construction safe — or sometimes holding it back?

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   30 Jul 2026 · 28 min

   Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Time Management & Delegation

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to manage time as a contractor and the art of delegation. Danny Webb joins the chat to explain why he thinks this could be his greatest attribute and shares some insight into how he's mastered it. Callum Biscoe from C&B Electrical explains how he's able to oversee a successful business while working reasonable hours/days and also how he's learnt to delegate effectively. Thomas and Paul then discuss their experiences and how there's still a lot to learn from their perspective and Paul shares a plug-in solar update.

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   23 Jul 2026 · 29 min

   Worthwhile? Vs. Waste of Time!

   Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy address what they feel is worthwhile or a waste of time from their perspective in the Electrical sector. There's also a chat around the wider construction industry and some controversial takes (as you might expect)

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   16 Jul 2026 · 30 min

   Jamie Blatant (Actual Electrical Content) Shares His Thoughts On Training

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan chat to Jamie Blatant (known as Actual Electrical Content) and get his thoughts on training and discuss some of the problems that he sees with how it's currently approached. Tom and Paul discuss the issues a bit further once Jamie's segment is over and Tom shares what he feels is an interesting fact towards the end of the show.

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   9 Jul 2026 · 26 min

   Thomas Nagy Shares The Story Behind His Business Growth

   Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about Tom's business growth in the past 5-10 years and the story behind how Tom has gone from closing down a business, to starting fresh with a small team that he's now built to over 20 people. Thomas talks about the trial and error, how he's done it, what you should do if you would like to emulate this success and the ongoing growth of his business.

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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.