June 14, 202630 min
Roofers Go Back To The Start
Danny Madden asks Roofers to join him and recall their early days, experiences and journey into the trade. Guests: Adam French, Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofer & Jake Harlow
Episodes
112
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
About the show
The Roofing Show offers a blend of entertainment and vital industry information that will help the nation’s roofers to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business. Hosted by Danny Madden, the bi-weekly podcast offers insight and advice on key issues for builders and roofers, like how to grow your business, pricing jobs, health & safety, training and tools. Danny and a cast of industry guests provide a blend of industry expertise and authentic insight on the state of the industry and the day-to-day challenges facing UK roofers.
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June 7, 202635 min
Fitness & Diet Advice From The Trade
This week, Danny Madden explores health, fitness and wellbeing in the trades, speaking to professionals who know exactly what's required to stay in peak condition both on and off the tools.Fresh from becoming the Commonwealth International Heavyweight Champion, roofer and boxer Moses Jolly joins Danny to discuss balancing life on the roofs with life in the ring, the training that keeps him undefeated, and what's next in his boxing career.Danny also catches up with decorator Kevin Tingley, better known as The Paint Warrior, to hear how his health journey has progressed following a recent heart scare, the impact of his walking initiative, and the lifestyle changes he's made along the way.Finally, award-winning bricklayer Ash Mahoney shares how he prepares for elite bricklaying competitions, including Super Trowel and Spec Mix in Las Vegas, and explains why fitness, nutrition and recovery are vital to performing at the highest level.
May 31, 202626 min
Fly-tipping & Waste Removal
Danny Madden investigates fly-tipping and its serious impact on communities, businesses, and everyday working environments. Even the most diligent tradespeople can miss key waste management details, so this episode explores how to get it right - from managing costs and staying compliant with regulations to finding reliable waste disposal firms. Danny speaks with John Elliott, owner of Oxhey Jets FC, affected by fly tipping at his club; Danny Smith from Kingfisher Roofing, on the realities of dealing with construction waste; and Iain Kirtley from the Federation of Master Builders, who breaks down the wider challenges of proper waste disposal and why it matters to us all.
May 24, 202632 min
Lessons, Growth & Influences in the Trade
In this episode, Danny Madden catches up with three Roofers: Josh Morrison, Will Emmerton and Lawrence Robinson. They talk about business growth, lessons learned, and what it really takes to keep improving in the trade. There is also discussion on the biggest challenges from the past year, standout jobs, and the changes they’re making in their businesses - from apprentices and tools to roofing systems. Each guest shares mistakes that shaped them, the people who influenced their career, and how they balance work and life in a demanding industry.
May 17, 202632 min
Spring to Summer: How Are Roofers Preparing for the Rush?
With the weather finally improving and summer on the horizon, Danny chats to roofers about how they’re approaching the busy months ahead. From workload and customer demand to rising material costs and the overall state of the trade, this episode explores whether the industry is booming, slowing down, or somewhere in between.Guests include Roofers: Gary Mcyntire and Kory Blick, as well as Steve Wells from JJ Roofing Supplies.
May 10, 202633 min
Celebrating some of the UK’s top tradespeople!
Danny Madden talks to three tradespeople at the top of their game in this episode focused on the very best in construction and trade. He’s joined by Ben Broad from Broad Landscapes, who shares some of his standout projects, alongside Phil Rzonca of Rzonca Homes Ltd, a former block paver turned developer who takes on so many aspects of building work. Danny also chats with Derek Barrett from Derek Barrett Design LTD, renowned for his craftsmanship and attention to detail.
May 3, 202621 min
Roofers Talk About Rolling The Dice & Taking Risks
Danny Madden talks to Shayd Farmery (Hand Cut Roofing) and Michael Walker (RLR Roofing) to talk about betting on yourself. The risks and chances we take with our career and businesses in order to try and get big wins and find a level of success that most can only dream of. Shayd and Michael share the good and bad examples from their journey as businessmen and tradespeople.
April 26, 202638 min
Are These Trades Dying Out?
Danny Madden talks to Master Thatcher Harry Roberts, The Yorkshire Stone Dresser James Robinson and Dean Haywood (Decorative Brickwork) about their crafts and whether their specialism or trade is at risk of dying out...
April 19, 202628 min
Absolute Disaster Moments!
Danny Madden talks to tradespeople about absolute disaster moments they've faced, near misses and times when they or someone they were working with thought they knew best... and it backfired!Guests: Dom Edington, Andy Cam & Leo & Tom from R&R Building Renovations
April 12, 202635 min
First Year vs. Five Years vs. Decades of Experience Running A Business
Danny Madden talks to Tradespeople who are at three different stages of running a business so that he can compare their experiences and get an overview of what it's like to go through each stage. Lily Moore talks about her first 12-14 months of running her Decorating based business. Carpenter, Lewis Lai shares his experiences since he started out in 2022 and talks about his business progression so far. Fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Andy Cam talks about what it's been like to run a business for over 35 years, shares the wins and set backs he's faced, talks about how you define success and gives advice for any business owners.
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