From The Plasterers Podcast Its The Mick & Dave Load of Bollocks Show
INTRO – THE MICK & DAVE LOAD OF BOLLOCKS SHOW
“Right then… here we go…”
“This is The Mick and Dave ‘Load of Bollocks’ Show — the only podcast where the plaster’s rough, the language is worse… and the facts are questionable at best.”
“Coming up — we’ve got quizzes, we’ve got stories from site, we’ve got absolute nonsense… and somewhere in the middle of it all… a few actual answers.”
“So whether you’re on the trowel, in the van, or hiding from the gaffer…”
“Stick the kettle on… or crack a beer…”
“Because this… is The Mick and Dave Show — and it’s about to go completely off the rails.”
“Let’s get into it…”
From The Plasterers Podcast Its The Mick & Dave Load of Bollocks Show
From Trowel to Teacher Episode 1 The Overview
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The Plasterers Podcast – The Mick & Dave Show
Episode 1 of From Trowel to Teacher serves as an introductory overview to the series, situating the discussion within the broader context of vocational career transitions into education. The episode examines the movement from skilled trade practice to pedagogical roles, emphasising both the continuity and divergence between these professional domains.
Central to the discussion is the concept of professional identity transformation. The hosts reflect on the shift from being practitioners of manual and technical expertise to becoming educators responsible for knowledge transmission and learner development. This transition is framed not merely as a change in occupation, but as a reconfiguration of skills, values, and professional purpose.
The episode further explores the motivations underpinning such career shifts, including the aspiration to contribute to workforce development, support future practitioners, and extend the impact of experiential knowledge beyond the immediate work environment. At the same time, it acknowledges the complexities inherent in this transition, such as adapting to new institutional expectations, developing effective pedagogical strategies, and negotiating confidence within an unfamiliar professional context.
Overall, the episode establishes a conceptual foundation for the series by outlining key themes, including identity, motivation, and adaptation. It positions the transition from tradesperson to educator as a multifaceted process, thereby setting the stage for subsequent episodes that will examine these dynamics in greater depth through lived experience and reflective analysis.
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Thinking about getting into teaching plastering but not sure where to start?
Mick and Dave have spent years on the tools before moving into the classroom, bringing over three decades of combined experience teaching plastering.
In this episode, we explore the journey from trowel to teacher. You’ll learn what qualifications are actually required, how to make the leap from site work to education, and what it’s really like to train the next generation of plasterers.
Whether you’re ready for a career change or simply curious about passing on your skills, this episode will give you a clear picture of the opportunities — and the challenges — of teaching the trade.
