The Talking Tradesman

The Talking Tradesman From the heart of the UK trades to a platform for everyone. Conversations on mental health, life, and the stories that inspire change 🎙️
(2)

24/12/2025

You’re not gonna find purpose sat in a pub all night… and you’re definitely not gonna find it in somebody’s kitchen at 3am halfway through a session.

Bare-knuckle boxer Aaron Ashton – keeps it real here. Your head needs balance. A bit of fun’s fine, but if you’re chasing meaning, it’s not at the bottom of a pint glass.

Get outside. Do something that challenges you. Give your brain the space to reset so you can show up better tomorrow. That’s where the good stuff lives.

Full conversation live now on all platforms 🎙️🎙️🎙️

23/12/2025

Would you put your chin out in front of this man? 👊😳

Darren “The Tarantula” Godfrey Jr. is ranked #2 in the world at Power Slap and he’s making headlines with a brutal run of five first-round, first-slap knockouts leading to give him the nickname “The hand of God” On his road to a title shot, Darren admits… “I actually feel sorry for these guys having to put their chin out in front of me.”

This is raw power, precision, and mentality in the fight game. From bare-knuckle fighting to the world stage of Power Slap, Darren’s journey proves why he’s one of the most feared strikers in combat sports right now.

Do you think you could last one slap against The Tarantula? 🕷️

Podcast out on all platforms 3/9/25

23/12/2025

🎨 “Painting & decorating? Easiest trade in construction?!” 👀
John Skelton – better known as – says that’s one of the biggest misconceptions in the industry.

He believes painting isn’t just another trade… it’s the finishing trade. The one everyone sees first, the one that can make or break a job.

So let’s put it out there 👇
Is painting & decorating the easiest trade… or the most important one?

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments – tradesmen, decorators, site managers, apprentices – we want to hear from you.

22/12/2025

Check in on those around you - it can save lives 💚
Go further than just a message 📞🫂
James talks about his experience of loosing a friend & how it was so unexpected, he highlights the importance of checking in - even if everything seems ok.
Full episode goes live tomorrow 15/1 at 6am on YT 🎙️🎙️

21/12/2025

There’s a big difference between confidence and arrogance.

Arrogance feels threatened.
It tears others down to feel taller.

Confidence doesn’t need to do that.
Confident people will happily big others up because someone else winning doesn’t take anything away from them.

In this clip, confidence coach explains it perfectly — and it’s one of those moments that makes you stop and check yourself.

The full conversation is out now on all platforms 🎙️

Address

50 High Street
Stourport-on-Severn
DY138BX

Website

http://buymeacoffee.com/thetalkingx

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Talking Tradesman posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Talking Tradesman:

Shortcuts

Share

Category