The HODCAST - Building Conversations
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Episodes: 53
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The Hodcast is hosted by Sam La Roche and features apprentices, tradespeople, and industry professionals in meaningful conversations about learning the trade, building a career, and continuous development — on site and beyond. From early experiences to leadership insights, it’s a platform for shared learning and growth.New episodes every week.Follow now for conversations worth having.
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SEASON FINALE! Why You Struggle With The Basics (And How To Fix It) | Tyler Butt | Conversation #52
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Apr 11, 2026 |
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Are You Living a Life You Actually Chose? | Will Polston | Conversation #51
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Why Kindness Is the Hardest Leadership Skill | Carmel Saulbrey | Conversation #50
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Why the Best Worker on Site Isn’t Always the Bricklayer | Timmy Mercer | Conversation #49
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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“What It’s Like Being a Gay Bricklayer” | Patrick Whitlock | Conversation #48
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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How Bricks Are Made and Why Quality Matters | Max McClean and Marc van Rijn | Conversation #47
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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How We Help SEN Students Thrive at Work | Michelle Belsey | Conversation #46
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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He Started a Combat Sports Brand at 20 | Naud Van Rijn | Conversation #45
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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He Built Culture Before It Was Content | Stu Whiffen | The Hodcast
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Why Social Media Thrives on Division | Charles Arthur | Conversation #43
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Why Construction Needs a Motorsport Mindset | George Blundell | Conversation 42
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Marketing, AI and Building a Legacy | Clare Friel | Conversation #41
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Why the Military Is Construction’s Most Untapped Talent Pool | Will Draper | Conversation #40
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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How to Unlock the Alcohol Free Advantage | Andy Ramage | Conversation #39
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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How You Actually Change an Industry | Garry Staines | Conversation #38
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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The Conversations That Defined 2025 | The Hodcast Highlights
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Model That Keeps Young People in Work | Martyn Price MBE Conversation #36
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Truth About the Future of Building Homes | Rupert Bates | Conversation #35
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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The Truth About Why Young People Avoid Construction | Dan Edwards Conversation #34
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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The One Marketing Strategy Construction Has Been Missing | Jill Willis Conversation #33
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Climbing Out of Darkness | Logan Price | Conversation #32
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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From Apprentice to Director: What Construction Needs Next | Mark Imray | Conversation #31
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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The Bleak Truth and How We Fix It | Andy Stevens | Conversation #30
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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How Failure Builds Success in Construction | Nick Brasier | Conversation #29
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Building Communities and Careers that Last | Darren Rodwell | Conversation #28
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Future of Training Starts with Investment | Christian Hatherall-Good | Conversation #27
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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What It’s Really Like Being a Woman on Site | Tegan Pryor – Conversation #26
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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The Accident That Changed Everything | Justin Manley | Conversation #25
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Training the Next Generation of Bricklayers | Bill Guiver | Conversation #24
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Apprentices, Construction Culture and The Future of the Industry | Dan Carey – Conversation #23
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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What Social Value Really Looks Like in Construction | Helen Clements – Conversation #22
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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How Learners Can Bring Value On Day One | Jack Dawson | Conversation #21
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Jack Dawson on SuperTrowel 2025 | Conversation #20
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Who Should Build Basildon? | Jessica Power – Conversation 19
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Why Money Loses Meaning – Justin Walton – Conversation #18
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Hope in Human Form - Jenny Ibarra - Conversation #17
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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From the Army to Bricklaying and Back from the Brink | Steve Murphy – Conversation #16
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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How to Lead With Heart in a Divided World – Miriam Chalkley – Conversation #15
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Redemption, Mentorship & the 21up Movement - Perry Blake - Conversation #14
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Changing Futures from the Ground Up - Loren Janes - Conversation #13
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Go from Apprentice to £100 Million CEO - Lee Marley - Conversation #12
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Why Bricklaying Still Means Everything to Me - Greeny - Conversation #11
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Raising Standards, Apprentices & the Future of Bricklaying - Charlie Thorp - Conversation #10
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Rebuilding Architecture, Culture & the Future of Construction - James Collinson - Conversation #9
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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“Architecture was fundamentally broken - from top to bottom.” James Collinson doesn't hold back!
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Addiction, Court Battles & Building a New Life - Lee Fuller - Conversation #8
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May 27, 2025 |
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The Truth About Apprenticeships, Training & What Needs to Change - Bob Noseda - Conversation #7
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Crisis No One Is Talking About: Schools, Mental Health & the Trades - Gary Stringer - Conversation #6
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May 13, 2025 |
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What Happens When You Let Girls Build? With FA Coach of the Year - Varsha Patel - Conversation #5
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May 06, 2025 |
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The Brutal Truth About Construction Life- Terry Farnham - Conversation #4
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Bricklayer Who Didn’t Want the Job and Now He’s Leading the Way - Tony Humphreys - Conversation #3
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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The Truth About Construction’s Skills Crisis - Garry Staines - Conversation #2
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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No One Respects Bricklayers… Until You Become the Best - Charlie Collison - Conversation #1
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Apr 08, 2025 |