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The Bricklaying Show

The Bricklaying Show

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The Bricklaying Show, mixes entertainment and information as it helps the nation’s 60,000-strong bricklaying community to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business.

The bi-weekly podcast from Fix Radio, tackles a range of industry issues that matter to working bricklayers - from skills to materials, to building teams and winning work.

Guests share industry expertise and authentic insights into the day-to-day challenges of being a bricky. From large commercial sites to smaller domestic work, the show provides a diverse range of views.
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  • The Bricklayer Who Fought, Lost Everything and Lived to Tell the Tale

    The Bricklayer Who Fought, Lost Everything and Lived to Tell the Tale
    Oct 9 2026
    Bricklayer, boxer, farmer and fighter — John Gavin has lived a life full of twists, turns and extraordinary stories.

    Ash Mahoney chats with John about his remarkable journey, from growing up in rural poverty in Ireland and arriving in Birmingham at just 16, to building houses, fighting bare-knuckle bouts and eventually finding a home in Yorkshire.

    John’s story is one of hard graft, determination, financial ruin, personal tragedy and survival. He opens up about the experiences that shaped him, the devastating moments he’s had to overcome and why he decided to put it all down on paper in his autobiography, Mister John.
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    25 min
  • Mental Health in Bricklaying

    Mental Health in Bricklaying
    Sep 25 2026
    This programme contains discussions of suicide, drug use, addiction recovery and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

    Ash Mahoney is joined by Charlie Collison and Rob Muldoon as he looks at mental health in bricklaying.

    Ash shares his own experiences and speaks to Charlie and Rob about their journeys, and the challenges and triggers that can affect our wellbeing.

    They’ll discuss why it can be so hard to admit when we’re struggling, the importance of talking and having someone to turn to, and how we can better support colleagues who might be saying “I’m fine” when they’re not.

    If you are experiencing mental health difficulties and/or suicidal thoughts, remember that help is always available:





    • Samaritans - https://www.samaritans.org/
    • Fix Radio Foundation - https://fixradiofoundation.co.uk/
    • The Lighthouse Charity - https://lighthousecharity.org/
    • Construction Industry Helpline - https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/
    • Andy’s Man Club - https://andysmanclub.co.uk
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    37 min
  • Charlie Collison Breaks a Bricklaying World Record!

    Charlie Collison Breaks a Bricklaying World Record!
    Aug 28 2026
    Ash Mahoney is joined by world record-breaking Bricklayer, Charlie Collison to hear the full story behind his successful Guinness World Record attempt.

    Charlie talks Ash through the challenge from start to finish – how he prepared, what it took to break the record and what it felt like to officially become a world record holder.

    Ash also picks up the conversation around his decision to step away from site work earlier this year. With Charlie recently back on site himself, Ash gets his thoughts on the decision.
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    21 min
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