The Mick & Dave Show — With Voice from the Plastering Trade
The Plasterers Podcast — The Mick & Dave Show is the voices of the plastering trade, bringing together the people, stories, and skills that shape one of Britain’s oldest and most respected crafts.
Hosted by experienced tradesmen David Winchester and Michael Hargreaves, the show goes beyond the surface of plastering to explore the real lives behind the trowel — from apprentices starting their journey to master plasterers preserving historic buildings.
Each episode features honest conversations with industry leaders, heritage specialists, educators, and working plasterers, covering everything from traditional lime and fibrous plasterwork to modern site practices, training routes, business challenges, and the future of the trade.
Whether you are an apprentice, seasoned plasterer, construction professional, or simply passionate about skilled craftsmanship, this podcast offers practical insight, trade knowledge, and genuine stories from those who live and breathe the craft every day.
As part of the wider Lath & Plaster community, The Mick & Dave Show plays a central role in promoting skills, preserving traditional techniques, and giving a voice to the people who keep the plastering trade alive across the United Kingdom and beyond.
If it happens in the world of plastering, it’s talked about here.
The Mick & Dave Show — With Voice from the Plastering Trade
From Trowel to Teacher Episode 2 The Interview
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🎙 Episode 2: "From Trowel to Teacher" – A Must-Listen for Tradespeople Thinking About Teaching
Attention all tradesmen and tradeswomen!
You’ve spent years perfecting your craft — ten, maybe twenty — but you don’t have a piece of paper to prove it. Most days, you’re chasing work, chasing payments, and barely finding time to breathe. The van needs a service, the taxman’s knocking, and taking a proper holiday feels impossible.
Ever catch yourself thinking: There has to be a better way to make a living?
This episode is for you.
Join the lads on The Mick and Dave Show as they share their journey from life on the tools to life in the classroom. In Episode 2, they break down how they made the leap from trades to teaching — including tips on the college interview process.
Expect a fun, light hearted chat, plenty of laughs, and some great music to top it all off.
🎧 Tune in now and find out how you could swap the trowel for a teaching career!
This Podcast is brought to you from
Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers
