The Electrical Show

MANOSPHERE

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about the manosphere and how it's impacting young men in the construction industry. They talk through the concept and...

A Look At Risks Posed To The Public & Tradespeople

26 Mar 2026

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Thomas Nagy talks to Leon Rygol, who covered the story of a seven year old boy killed by faulty wiring at a pub and discusses the risks posed to the p...

Could This Get You Into Teaching The Trade?

19 Mar 2026

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into plans to try and incentivise routes into teaching the trade, specifically for the aging workforce and discuss wh...

Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan Discuss Old School vs. New

12 Mar 2026

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Paul and Tom talk about the way things were and how the trade has changed around them for better or worse. They cover things like cash vs. digital, ro...

Thomas Nagy Talks Pricing & Profit With Danny & Mike

05 Mar 2026

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Thomas Nagy is joined again by Danny Webb & Mike Toulson about approach to pricing jobs and calculating your profit. Danny & Mike have put so ...

Thomas Nagy Looks Into A Promising Business Partnership

26 Feb 2026

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Thomas Nagy is joined in the studio by Danny Webb (Sparky Milan) and Mike Toulson to discuss 'Alpha Tech Group', their business partnership which firs...

Taking On Work Across The Country

19 Feb 2026

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Thomas Nagy explains how he has got his business to the point where he can be more ambitious with regards to the area he covers and therefore takes on...

Ignoring This Could End Your Business!

12 Feb 2026

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Thomas Nagy looks at the approach to insurance for your business and how to protect your livliehood in event of the worst possible situation. Rob Dris...

What's It Like To Work In A Data Centre?

05 Feb 2026

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look again into data centres. They react to some listener comments from the last show or two and are joined by Jay Newman,...

Rising Demand For Data Centres

29 Jan 2026

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy look into the rise of data centres and discuss what the rollout might look like across the UK in the near future. They inv...

AI: Judgment Day For The Trade

22 Jan 2026

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the rise of AI in the Electrical sector. Tom and Paul talk about the current good uses of AI, touch on what the...

How To... Be An Apprentice

15 Jan 2026

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how to be a good apprentice and make the most of your opportunity. Tom and Paul discuss their all-time worst an...

Reasons To Be Cheerful & Fearful For 2026!

08 Jan 2026

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about some of the big developments, evolving stories and situations that might define 2026 and the future of the trad...

Protecting Yourself & Others From A Nightmare Scenario & 2025 Wrapped

18 Dec 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about preventing falls from height. Thomas talks about his approach to protecting those that work for him, Dylan Skel...

Thomas Nagy Talks About Working With Tier 1 Contractors

11 Dec 2025

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Thomas Nagy talks about working with Tier 1 Contractors and his honest experiences so far. Rob Driscoll from the ECA joins the show and shares their p...

Solar Fires & Safety Concerns Around Solar PV Installs

04 Dec 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into recently released reports with regards to solar fires from 2024 and the increase of solar installs in 2024 &...

Tom & Paul Catch Up & Discuss Latest Industry Trends

27 Nov 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan catch up and talk about their recent professional experiences after having seven weeks taking turns hosting the show. Tom ...

Thomas Nagy & Electrical Contractors Discuss Business In 2025

20 Nov 2025

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Thomas Nagy asks fellow contractors and regular guests, Danny Webb & Callum Biscoe, to join him and talk about what business has been like for the...

Are You Chasing Happiness or Money?

13 Nov 2025

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Thomas Nagy is back from some time off and invites Dr. Laura Kudrna from the University of Birmingham to join him and talk about how money relates to ...

Paul Meenan & Mark Pink Discuss Coping With Loss

06 Nov 2025

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Paul Meenan invites Mark Pink, well respected Electrician & Site Manager, back onto the show while Thomas is away on holiday. Paul talks to Mark a...

Paul Meenan & Mark Pink Discuss Industry & Training Challenges

30 Oct 2025

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Paul Meenan invites seasoned and skilled Electrician, turned Site Manager, Mark Pink to join him and chat while Thomas Nagy is away on holiday. Mark t...

Thomas Nagy Looks Into Branding & Presentation For Your Business

23 Oct 2025

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Thomas Nagy invites guests with success and understanding of how to brand and present a business, in order to win the kind of work you want. Thomas ta...

Thomas Nagy Compares His Journey With Contractors In Other Trades

16 Oct 2025

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Thomas Nagy takes the opportunity with Paul Meenan away, to invite contractors from other trades to join him, so that he can compare notes and experie...

Thomas Nagy Gets Snagged On His Own Show!

09 Oct 2025

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Paul Meenan finally brings Tony Hennessey onto the show to discuss Thomas Nagy's snagging journey on rail work. Tony talks about his role as the Clerk...

How To Handle The Domestic Market

02 Oct 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Electrical contractors who work in the domestic sector about the potential challenges and pitfalls. They discuss h...

What's The Difference Between A Good & Bad Contractor?

25 Sep 2025

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Thomas Nagy talks to Ashley Waines & Ashley Kanes - two Electrical Contractors who are finalists for The Screwfix Top Tradesperson Award - about w...

A Heart-breaking Story From The Trade & Salvation From The Band of Builders

18 Sep 2025

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Thomas shares a recent Band of Builders project completed to help the family of an Electrician who sadly took his own life at the end of 2023.

Good/Bad Inventions & Innovation

11 Sep 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy follow up last week's episode with a further look at good and bad inventions and the positive steps with regards to innova...

An Honest Look At Products On The Market

05 Sep 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy look at some of the good and bad products currently on the market and talk honestly about what they feel with regards to q...

Tom & Paul's Electrical Confessions

28 Aug 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan share some of the mistakes they've made and confess their electrical sins. They also talk about why mistake occur and how ...

Why We Need To Abolish 90 Day Payment Terms

21 Aug 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look into how to de-risk your business and why 90 day payment terms need to end. Contractor, Callum Biscoe returns to shar...

Apprenticeships, Mental Health, and Andy's Man Club

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Wood tried to qualify in 2019, but due to the pandemic and lack of apprenticeships… he’s been left in limbo. In this episode, Alex joins Thom...

Do You — Or Someone You Know — Struggle With Communication?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Davey shares his journey through divorce and recent self-discovery, exploring how understanding communication styles can change the way we rela...

Ask Paul Meenan Anything!

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan hosts a Q&A featuring some questions from listeners. Paul answers juicy questions about the industry, ponders sliding doors moments an...

Electricians Make How Much!?

24 Jul 2025

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Paul Meenan flies solo and looks into what Electrical Contractors are currently making in domestic, comercial and industrial and whether money is goin...

How The Trade Has Changed Over The Years

17 Jul 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about how the trade has changed, how their perception of the trade changes and ask two guests to join them and share ...

Soft Skills For Leaders In The Trade

10 Jul 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Leadership Consultant and Author of 'Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man' about soft skills for leaders in ...

Rising Health & Safety Costs

03 Jul 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the rising costs of health and safety and some of the illogical ways safety protocol is implemented and played out...

Larger Solar PV Installs & Roofers Working in Solar

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Roofer John Lees about his approach to taking on Solar PV installs. They ask John how he goes about working with a...

Missed Steps In Solar PV?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the differences between domestic and larger/commercial Solar PV installs and some of the missing safety steps i...

The High Voltage / Low Voltage Divide

12 Jun 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy discuss the divide between HV and LV systems. Paul talks about the issues with chucking rubbish each over the fence, how t...

Earthing & The Future of Electrical Infrastructure

05 Jun 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about earthing after a recent conference attended by Paul, which he also spoke at with regards to diverted neutrals. ...

Are We At The Bottom?

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the race to the bottom that's prevelant in all aspects of the electrical sector. Paul defines the race to the b...

An Electrical Contractor Who Needs Your Help!

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk to Electrical Contractor, Callum Biscoe about his aims to help raise £100,000 for his local boxing club. Callum shar...

Paul Meenan Returns & Electrical Industry Updates

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan returns to the show alongside Thomas Nagy. Paul gives an update of where he's been and what he's been up to. Thomas Nagy gives a bit of a ...

An Open Letter To The Government...

08 May 2025

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Thomas Nagy is joined by Principal and CEO of The Leeds College of Building, Nikki Davis to discuss the open letter she sent to the Government, reques...

Advice & FAQs With Thomas Nagy

01 May 2025

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Thomas Nagy answers some frquently asked questions and questions sent to him via social media and the radio show. Thomas gives some advice and talks t...

Thomas Nagy Discusses Business Growth Pros & Cons

24 Apr 2025

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Thomas Nagy takes the opportunity while Paul is on holiday to discuss business growth and development. Thomas talks about his own experiences, both go...

Where Are Those Willing To Teach!?

17 Apr 2025

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Paul Meenan is joined by guests involved with teaching the trade so that he can explore the challenges that we have in getting competent tradespeople ...

Do We Need Insulated Tools?

10 Apr 2025

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Paul Meenan is joined by Andy Leggat, known as Isolate 4 Life on Instagram to discuss the previous talking point of 'whether we need insulated tools'....

The Degradation of Cables

03 Apr 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy are joined by Deborah Graham-Wilson from Eland Cables to discuss the degradation of cables. Tom and Paul ask about quality...

Tool Theft

27 Mar 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan look at the latest developments and progress (or lack of) around tackling tool theft in the UK. Met Police Sergeant, Dave ...

Are Regulations Stifling Innovation?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy discuss whether the wiring regs constrain innovation, discuss too fatigue and the cost and time black hole caused by keepi...

Fascinating Electrical Things You Should Know...

13 Mar 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about some random electrical things you should know, if you dont already. There's a conversation about what makes a g...

Hidden Dangers In Old Installations

06 Mar 2025

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy discuss the range of hidden dangers you might encounter on old installations. John Ward joins the show to discuss examples...

Leadership & Managing People

27 Feb 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Leadership Development Consultant, James Ray (https://www.instagram.com/jamesacray?igsh=MXJmcXJydGcxbWh3Mw%3...

Is The Push For Full Electrification Realistic?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy talk about the push for full electrification and whether it's realistic

National Apprenticeship Week - 'Selling The Dream'

13 Feb 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan about whether you 'sell them the dream' and how much of the 'hard realities' of the industry you share with apprentices. G...

The Competence Gap Among Domestic Installers

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan and Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan (in for Thomas Nagy) discuss the growing gap in competency in the trade among domestic installers and the ...

Unreported Shocks

30 Jan 2025

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Paul Meenan and Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan (in for a hard working Thomas Nagy) talk about instances of unreported shocks and why it could be importan...

How To Approach Troubleshooting

23 Jan 2025

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about how they approach troubleshooting and problem solving in a variety of circumstances they find themselves in. Th...

Feeling Pain & Strain From Work? This May Help...

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Nathan Smoothy (Message Therapist) to discuss some of the ways you can combat, prevent and manage aches and ...

Business Growth, AI & The Skills Shortage in 2025

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan start 2025 with a look at what possible developments we might see across the Electrical sector and Construction Industry a...

Electrical Myths & Misconceptions

13 Dec 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan debunk some common myths and misconceptions about the trade. Guests include: Bob Cairney, Director of Technical Services a...

Thomas Nagy's Journey from Domestic to Highways/Rail

05 Dec 2024

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With Paul Meenan away for a second week, Stand in co-host Danny Webb (Sparky Milan) uses it as an opportunity to ask Thomas Nagy how he transitioned f...

Thomas Nagy & Danny Webb's Best & Worst Moments

28 Nov 2024

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Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan joins Thomas Nagy while Paul Meenen is in Ireland to discuss their best and worst moments in the trade

Stuart Cato's Experiences Working In Solar PV

21 Nov 2024

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Stuart Cato joins Paul Meenan to discuss his experiences installing Solar PV and working in the industry. Stuart talks about his time serving in the R...

Reaction To The Budget From The Trade

14 Nov 2024

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Paul Meenan is solo on the show and uses the opportunity to get some reaction from the trade with regards to the budget. Paul is joined by an Electric...

Advice From The Trade For You!

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan invite two well esteemed members of the trade to join them and offer some meaningful advice from their experiences in elec...

Another Look At Electrical Apprenticeships

31 Oct 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by guests to discuss the current approach to electrical apprenticeships here in the UK. Ruth Devine MBE, chair ...

Another Look At Solar PV

24 Oct 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by those that work in Solar PV currently, to find out what their experiences have been both good and bad. Paul ...

Tech Talk from Paul Meenan & Thomas Nagy

17 Oct 2024

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Paul Meenan returns from his escapades in Turkey and discusses the latest technology and developments in tech that relates to the Electrical industry

Thomas Nagy's Apprentices Discuss Their Experiences

10 Oct 2024

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Thomas Nagy is with Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan one more time before Paul Meenan returns and brings his apprentices in for a chat. Thomas first of all...

Keeping Your Business Running

03 Oct 2024

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Thomas Nagy is joined again by Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan where they look at the failure rate of businesses in the trade and how to keep your head ab...

Thomas Nagy Talks To Danny Webb About His Recent Work & Re-Training

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy is joined by Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan for the first of three appearances while Paul is off on holiday and uses it as an oppertunity to ...

Screwfix Top Tradesperson Electrical Semi/Finalists

19 Sep 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by three Electricians who were nominated for Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2024. Thomas and Paul ask them about the...

A Brief Overview of Amendment 4

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Meenan returns to the show and brings a wealth of knowledge with regards to the latest on Amendment 4 to the wiring regs

What Are The Benefits & Challenges of The Trade?

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy is joined by Danny Webb AKA Sparky Milan to talk about what they perceive to be all the joys and pains of working as an electrical contrac...

Would You Ever...

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy is solo this week and uses it as an oppertunity to pose some juicy 'would you ever' questions about the trade to himself

The Apprentice's Journey with Adrian Davey

22 Aug 2024

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The Shocking Truth About Education & The Teaching Experience

15 Aug 2024

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Adrian Davey joins Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan to peel back the layers and expose the truth about the realities of teaching

Mark Pink's Thoughts On The Trade

08 Aug 2024

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Mark Pink returns to discuss apprenticeships, skills, challenging aspects of the trade and more with Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan 

What's It Like To Work In Russia?

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Electrician, Mark Pink, who talks about all of the different aspects of the trade he's worked in, in places ...

Tools For Everyone!

25 Jul 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss tools. They cover what a new starter in the trade should get and why, whether it's the bosses responsibility to he...

The Wholesaler's Point Of View & Tools

18 Jul 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by Charlie from Edmondson's Electrical, the largest Electrical wholesaler in the UK to give their perception on...

Issues With Materials, Electricians Pay, Tendering Re-Visited & More!

11 Jul 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan talk about the issues they've experienced with material quality and working with some wholesalers. They also look at how a...

Tendering For Work In Domestic & Commercial/Public

04 Jul 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan are joined by guests from both domestic and commercial/public to discuss their approach to tendering for contracts and quo...

Is This The Hardest Thing To Get Right?

27 Jun 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the one aspect of the trade they've possibly struggled to get right most in their careers...... taking time off! P...

Thomas Nagy and guests dissect the challenges facing the educational system

20 Jun 2024

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Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan invite Sparky Ninja (AKA David Watts) and Adrian Davey to talk about their experiences in education and the concerning s...

Thomas Nagy Looks At What Business Is Like At The Halfway Point Of 2024

13 Jun 2024

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Thomas Nagy is joined by show regulars, Danny Webb and Pete Arrow so that he can find out how their quality of work, demand and how business is going ...

Thomas Nagy Looks At Employment In The Trade

06 Jun 2024

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Ian Bedingfield and Jack Street join Thomas Nagy as he explores how employed sparkies are faring in 2024. A lot tradespeople prize the freedom of bein...

The Truth About Thomas Nagy & Paul Meenan's Working Relationship...

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss their working relationship and give you plenty of insight and advice on how to foester and build the client and su...

Reacting To Amendment 3 of BS 7671

23 May 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan react to amendment 3 of BS 7671. Sparky Ninja, David Watts from e5 joins the show and gives his thoughts as well 

What Is The Race To The Bottom?

16 May 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan discuss the race to the bottom in the trade and how often you can find yourself engaged in a race to the bottom when tryin...

Support For The Trade Coming From Select In Scotland

09 May 2024

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Paul Meenan and Thomas Nagy continue looking at how the trade are supported and protected by trade associations and accreditations. This episode, Alan...

Are You Being Supported In The Way You Would Like?

02 May 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan take a look at the role trade associations and accreditation bodies have in the trade and whether members feel they're pro...

The Positives & Pitfalls of YouTube In The Trade

25 Apr 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan draw from their own experiences on YouTube to discuss what role it plays in the electrical industry, the positives, the ne...

Thomas Nagy Has A Rant!

18 Apr 2024

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Thomas Nagy talks about electric vehicles, mental health, upskilling and dating (yes, really!)

Accidents & Injuries

11 Apr 2024

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Thomas Nagy is joined by two guests to discuss the dangers faced by electricians while working. Peter Bennett from The Ladder Association shares some ...

Disillusionment & Burnout Culture In The Trade

04 Apr 2024

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Thomas Nagy and Paul Meenan take a look at how burnout culture might be causing some members of the trade to feel disillusioned with the nature of the...