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The Talking Tradesman
Everyone has a story. Some just need the opportunity to tell it. Welcome to The Talking Tradesman Podcast, hosted by third-generation tradesman Russell Payne. From extraordinary life stories and battles with mental health to crime, recovery, resilience and redemption, we explore the experiences that shape who we become. Featuring fighters, survivors, entrepreneurs, mental health advocates and people from every walk of life, these are honest, unfiltered conversations about the highs, the lows…
Episodes
- The Talking Tradesman
The Benchin Bricky, Harrison - Depression, Divorce & The Hidden Pressure On Men
Behind the viral videos, the humour and the success on social media, there’s a side of life that rarely makes it onto our screens.This week on The Talking…
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"My Most Emotional Interview Yet", Anastasia Severn - Prison, Trauma & Redemption
She’s shared her story on podcasts before. But Anastasia Severn describes this as her most emotional interview yet.In this deeply personal episode of The…
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"I Was Sober, But I Hadn't Changed" Addiction, Faith & Finding Jesus - Joshua Hammond
From childhood trauma and addiction to suicidal thoughts, sobriety and ultimately finding salvation through Jesus Christ — Joshua Hammond’s story is one of…
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ADHD, Addiction & Finding Your Superpowers - Sam Beresford, ADHD Coach
What happens when you spend years believing there’s something wrong with you, only to discover that your brain simply works differently?In this episode of The…
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Inside The Mind Of A Bare Knuckle Boxer - "The Gentleman" Will Dermietzel
What goes through the mind of a man who willingly steps into a bare-knuckle fight?This week on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with BKB fighter Will…
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The New Albany Paint Range From Brewers - What's changed & Why
To kick off a new partnership between The Talking Tradesman and Brewers Decorator Centres, I sat down with Brewers Jo Cotton for a special episode looking at…
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The Diagnosis That Changed Everything - Prostrate Cancer, Business and Life. Jamie - RLA Heating
What happens when life forces you to stop, take stock and face something far bigger than work?In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Jamie…
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He Wasn't Expected To Survive The Night, The Russ Lee Story
Comedian Russ Lee joins Russell Payne for a raw, funny and deeply personal conversation about the extraordinary life behind the laughs.Russ’s route into comedy…
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The Wigan Joker - Childhood Trauma, Comedy, Controversy & The Man Behind The Laughs
What happens when some of the darkest moments of your life eventually become fuel for making other people laugh?Jimmy O’Neill, better known as The Wigan Joker…
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The 28 - Second Knockout That Changed Everything. Simon Ibekwe
Simon Ibekwe’s journey to becoming one of Britain’s most exciting heavyweight prospects has been anything but conventional.Just three weeks after getting the…
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Growing Up With ADHD, Aspergers, Tourette's & Trauma - Boxing Changed Everything - Corrie Mustafa
In this powerful episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, Russell sits down with boxer Corrie Mustafa for a raw conversation about neurodiversity, childhood…
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22 Years Of Drinking, Why I Finally Chose Sobriety - Steven Mitchell
What happens when drinking stops being something you do… and starts becoming part of who you are?In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with…
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The First Westerner to fight Dambe - Luke Leyland's Extraordinary Journey into Ancient Combat
What drives someone to leave the comfort of home, travel to northern Nigeria, and step into one of the world’s oldest and most brutal combat sports?In this…
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Anxiety Brought Me To My Knees, Rob Hennessy on Mental Health, Recovery & Resilience
Mental health isn’t just something Rob Hennessy talks about—it’s something he’s lived.Find Rob here…
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The Untold Story of Big Boy MMA, Body Shots, UFC Dreams & The Truth about Fight Culture
He started filming videos with fighters… now he’s one of the biggest personalities in MMA social media. But who is Kian King when the cameras stop rolling?Find…
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From Eating Disorders & Trauma to High Performance - James Roffey
From Eating Disorders, Trauma & Addiction to High Performance | James Roffey What does it take to rebuild yourself when life has completely broken you down? In…
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The Conversation that Could Save a Life - Rose Rowkins on Suicide Prevention
How to Talk About Suicide - Rose Rowkins on Prevention, Stigma & Saving LivesSuicide remains one of the biggest public health challenges we face, yet many of…
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From Childhood Trauma to Addiction ; Reece Ishmail's Powerful Recovery Story
What happens when childhood trauma, addiction and self-destruction take over your life?In this powerful episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down…
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From Bosnian War Survivor To Casino Heist Mastermind & Federal Prison - Adnan Alisic
In one of the most unbelievable stories ever told on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, Adnan Alisic shares his journey from surviving the brutal Bosnian War to…
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Pain, Bipolar & Everest Base Camp - Steve Macfarlane Talks About The Challenge Ahead
From serving in the military to building a successful painting business, Steve Macfarlane, owner of Cotswold Painters opens up about the highs, the lows, and…
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From ADHD to Business Owner - Burnout, Pressure and Finding Your Path - Lewis Coomber
In this episode, Lewis Coomber shares his journey from a disruptive, misunderstood kid navigating ADHD to finding his place in the painting and decorating…
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Stabbed 18 Times, 6 Years in Prison...But That Wasn't His Biggest Battle - Jacob Butchoff
This one is hard to believe… but every word of it is true.Jacob Butchoff opens up about a life that spiralled through gang violence, identity battles, and…
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From School Struggles To Success in The Trades - Lucy & Jack on Apprenticeships, Business and Breaking Steriotypes
What if school isn’t the path… but success still is?In this episode, I sit down with Jack and Lucy from Thomas & Co. to talk about building a life in the…
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From Abuse & PTSD To Purpose - The mindset Soldiers Story, Dave Smith
Dave Smith, better known as The Mindset Soldier, joins me for one of the most raw and powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast.Find Him here -…
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I Got Hypnotised Live On My Podcast... The Truth About Hypnotherapy - Maxine Buckley
What actually happens when you get hypnotised… and can it genuinely change your life?In this episode, I sat down with Maxine Buckley, master NLP practitioner…
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I Built The Dream Life....Then Realised I Was Trapped - Property Developer Rob Barr
In this episode, Rob Barr shares the journey that took him from tradesman to property developer, and the hard lessons that came with it.Find Rob…
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From Tragedy To Building "Paypal for Construction" Johan Dyers story
In this powerful conversation, Johan Dyer shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of BuildBoss — a platform designed to protect tradespeople’s…
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He Got Sober And It Took Him To Perform At The O2 ! Daryl Robinsons Sobriety & Reinvention
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Darryl Robinson — a tradesman turned social media powerhouse — for a raw, honest conversation about…
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From Nothing To "One Man Army" - Sam Farok's Relentless Rise
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sam Farok — a bare-knuckle fighter known as the “one man army.”Find Sam Here -…
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Grief, Business & Brotherhood - Jay from Maibo Demolition and Groundworks
In this powerful episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Jay from Maibo Demolition & Groundworks for an honest conversation about pressure…
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Burnout Is Killing The Trades - Nutrition, Stress And The Damage You Don't See - With Inder Virdi
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, Russell Payne sits down with Inder Virdi, a health consultant specialising in nutrition, burnout, and chronic…
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Pressure, Purpose & Survival in Construction with James Kelly - Business Coach
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with James Kelly for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that cuts right to the realities of modern…
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Breaking Barriers In The Trades, Sian Francis on Apprenticeships, Mental Health & Leadership
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, host Russell Payne sits down with Sian Francis, @SianFrancisPaintingAndDecor a painter and decorator who’s carving…
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Inside Bare Knuckle Boxing - Cut Man & SafeHands Founder - Jack Anthony
In this episode, Jack Anthony, founder of SafeHands, shares his journey from aspiring boxer to becoming a respected cut man in combat sports.Find Jack here…
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Pain vs Suffering - Breaking Emotional Roadblocks with Mhairi Todd
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Mhairi Todd — The Roadblock Coach, a trauma-informed life coach who helps people break through the…
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Confidence Isn't Born, Its Built - How To Back Yourself In Business & Life, With Sian Brennan Todd
In this episode, I sit down with Sian Brennan-Todd, a confidence coach who went from life as a professional dancer to helping people back themselves in…
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Will Castle ; Turning Tragedy Into Purpose - A Raw Conversation On Grief & Mens Mental Health
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirlooms”…
The Talking TradesmanTrauma, Tools & Talking - Chris Ryan on Mental Health In Construction
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, Chris Ryan sits down to unpack a career that spans painting and decorating, psychotherapy, and co-founding the new…
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The Hard Truth About The Construction Industry - Paul Tinker Tells All
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, Paul Tinker joins me for a raw and honest conversation about life in the construction industry — from military…
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Seàn Nolan, one year on - Seán opens up about change, connection & the power of support
Seáns back on the pod ! I catch up with Seàn Nolan Find Seán herehttps://www.instagram.com/nolan_decorating?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0Mz…
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Reiss Loftus - Surviving Leicester, Finding Dance & Building The Brotherhood Legion
In this episode, I sit down with Reiss Loftus — a lad who went from a rough upbringing in Leicester to becoming a professional dancer, coach, and a real voice…
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Burnout to Balance - Laura Faux On Mental Health, Energy & Self Discovery
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Laura Faux, the voice behind Life of a Female Tradie. We talk about what it’s really like…
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Matthew Morton - The BKB Spider. His untold story - Trauma, Recovery and Bare Knuckle Boxing
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains open discussions about sexual abuse, addiction, and trauma, which some viewers may find distressing.In this powerful…
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Alexander Henry: The Truth Behind Married at First Sight UK, The Real Alex
Alexander Henry: The Truth Behind Married at First Sight UKFind Alex here -https://www.instagram.com/hennnoo_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0…
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Becoming The Man You're Meant To Be - With James O'Keefe (Unguarded warrior)
n this episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with James O’Keefe, founder of Unguarded Warrior — a men’s retreat movement focused on helping men…
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From Addiction to Purpose - Lee Evans on Healing, Mental Health & Recovery
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Lee Evans, host of The Zito Run Podcast, to talk about his powerful story of addiction…
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Rafal Witkowski - Bare Knuckle Fighter on Mental Health, Resilience & Redemption
From a rough childhood in Poland to standing toe-to-toe in the UK’s bare-knuckle arenas — Rafal Witkowski has lived a life built on fight, focus and pure…
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Cam from Cams questions and Reality tv on Battling Anxiety, Intrusive Thoughts & Breaking Stereotype's
This week, Russ sits down with Cam — aka @camquestions — the man behind the viral clips and one of the standout personalities and winner of a recent reality tv…
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Darren 'The Tarantula' Godfrey Jr - Power Slap World #2, Bare Knuckle Fighter & His Mental Health Journey
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Darren “The Tarantula” Godfrey Jr. — ranked #2 in the world in Power Slap and lined up for a…
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Late Payments, Social Media Pressure and AI: The Future Of Trades EXPOSED with Mj Tiff
This week I sit down with Mark Tiff from Mj Tiff Plumbing and Heating, and we get real about what it’s actually like being a tradesperson today.Find Mark here…
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From Poverty to Boxing at Wembley: Matt "Slugger" Sen's Inspiring Journey
In this conversation, Matt Sen shares his incredible journey from poverty to professional boxing, detailing the struggles he faced growing up in a challenging…
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Sam Wilkes - Breaking the Silence: An Honest Journey Through Mental Health
In this conversation, mental health advocate Sam Wilkes shares his personal journey with mental health, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and open…
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Misunderstood, Ben Butlers Shocking Journey - Violence, Hate & Redemption
In this episode, Ben Butler shares his powerful story of growing up in a predominantly white area as a mixed-race child, facing racism, violence, and family…
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The Straight Man in a Gay Onlyfans Market, Boundary breaker Big Rob
In this episode, Big Rob, a full-time OnlyFans creator, shares his unique journey into the adult content industry, discussing his background, previous careers…
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From Debt to Decorator: John "The Crown Painter" Skeltons Journey
In this episode, John Skelton, a decorator from the Isle of Man, shares his journey of establishing his business amidst personal and financial struggles. Find…
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HE MADE IT BACK, Jacks inspiring recovery after a life changing stroke & Staceys unwavering support
One Year, One incredible Return ! A Year ago, Stacey sat in the studio and told me there would be a day jack would be sat her too, at that time he was…
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Bare Knuckle Biker - Aaron "El Gringo Mandingo" Ashton opens up on mental health and his fight for purpose
This conversation delves into the life of Aaron Ashton, a bare-knuckle boxer, as he shares his journey through mental health challenges, childhood trauma, and…
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Gary Quinn - Overcoming Trauma and Personal Growth
In this episode, Gary Quinn returns to discuss his journey of overcoming significant trauma from his childhood, including abuse and loss. Find Gary here -…
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Live Q&A with Gary Quinn - Quality Brush Strokes
This episode is a live Q&A segment, allowing audience interaction and questions, making it a dynamic and insightful experience. Find Gary Here -…
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Jacob guy - Navigating the Journey of Fatherhood
In this episode, Russell Payne and Jacob Guy discuss the evolving landscape of fatherhood, the importance of support networks for dads, and the challenges they…