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
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Are You Ready for a Change?
You’ve been self-employed in your craft for over twenty years — constantly chasing work, hearing “I’ll pay you at the end of the month”, and juggling suppliers who are chasing you for payment. Forget about sick pay or holidays — how many times have you thought, “There’s got to be an easier way to make a living”?
Have you ever considered teaching but weren’t sure what it involves?
Mick and Dave know exactly how you feel. After many years in the plastering trade, they took the leap and made the transition from the trowel to the classroom.
Their podcast, From Trowel to Teacher, shares their honest journey — and it’s not just for plasterers. It’s for anyone thinking about making the jump from the tools to teaching.
The series breaks down the process into six straightforward episodes:
· The Overview
· The Interview
· The First Two Years
· Classroom Management
· The Assessment Process
· Ofsted and the Inspection out later this month
Fair warning — these podcasts pull no punches. If you’re easily offended, this might not be for you. But if you’re ready for a real, unfiltered look at changing your career path, tune in and hear from two guys who’ve been there and done it.
This Podcast is brought to you from
Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers
