Send us a text The Plasterers Podcast—the latest edition of the Mick and Dave Show featuring Master Plasterer Keith Langton—is now live and available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. and Youtube With thousands of downloads and rave reviews, this episode delivers the lads’ trademark banter and insights once again. Another must-listen instalment ⚠️ Fair Warning: If you’re easily offended… maybe skip it. But if you appreciate raw...

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Send us a text 🎙 The Mick and Dave Show The Plasterers Podcast—the latest edition of the Mick and Dave Show featuring Master Plasterer Keith Langton—is now live and available on all major platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. With thousands of downloads and rave reviews, this episode delivers the lads’ trademark banter and insights once again. Another must-listen instalment ⚠️ Fair Warning: If you’re easily offended… maybe skip it. But if you ...

Send us a text 🎙 NEW SERIES ALERT – The Mick and Dave Show! From the creators of The Plasterers Podcast comes a brand-new series packed with even more laughs, banter, and on-site wisdom. Kicking things off in Episode 1, the lads are joined by Mr. Mark Huyton of Shark Bags. Expect proper builders’ banter, big opinions, and plenty of craic as Mick, Dave, and Mark dive into tools, trade life, and everything in between. ⚠ Warning: If you’re easily offended… best give this one a miss. But if you...

Send us a text Why you shouldn’t miss this episode Heading into an OFSTED inspection can feel like walking into a high-stakes exam: tension in the air, eyes turning your way, and that lingering question—can we show our best selves under the spotlight? This episode dives deep into that exact moment. Whether you’re a headteacher, senior leader, classroom teacher or part of the support team, this conversation offers practical calm in the middle of the storm. It helps you reframe the prep, face t...

Send us a text 🎙️ Introducing: “The Final Trailer for the Series – From Trowel to Teacher” Are you ready to trade your trowel for chalk? 👷‍♂️➡️👨‍🏫 Join hosts Mick Hargreaves and Dave (“That’s Skimming Alright”) — two craftsmen who swapped site-boots for lesson-plans — as they pull the curtain back on their journey in this final trailer of the series. Expect the unfiltered, no-nonsense banter you’ve come to love, as they tease what’s coming next and recap what’s come before. 🎧 What’s inside: A...

Send us a text 🎙️ That’s Skimming Alright – Episode 5: From Trowel to Teacher – The Assessment Process Join Mick and Dave as they dive into the assessment process — breaking down what it really means to go from the tools to the teaching side of the trade. Expect the usual banter, belly laughs, and great music that fans have come to love. This series has been earning rave reviews and hundreds of downloads, and it’s easy to see why — it’s raw, real, and refreshingly honest. So grab a brew...

Send us a text 🧱 The Lath and Plaster Magazine – Issue No. 13 From Tree to Lath In this edition: Two lads, one mic, not a clue – and that’s exactly how we like it. 🏛️ Restoration of a Historic Hotel Ceiling in Stratford-upon-Avon 👷 From Apprentice to Freeman: The Journey of the Plasterer, 1600 🌳 From Tree to Lath – the craft behind the tradition …and so much more! 🎙️ Join Mick and Dave for stories, laughs, and a love of the trade. 📢 Don’t forget to subscribe – it’s totally f...

Send us a text Welcome to The Ups and Downs of Classroom and Workshop Management — the podcast where we dive into the real challenges and rewarding moments of teaching. Whether you’re leading a classroom full of students or running hands-on workshops, we’ll explore practical strategies, personal stories, and lessons learned along the way to help you create engaging, well-managed learning spaces. This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plast...

Send us a text Welcome to That’s Skimming Alright — the podcast made by and for plasterers. This trailer gives you a quick rundown of what to expect in our first three episodes and a taste of the conversations to come. This Podcast is brought to you from Lath and Plaster – A Trade Magazine for The Plastering Industry Run by Plasterers for Plasterers

Send us a text 🎙️ From Trowel to Teacher – Episode 3: The First Two Years (Rabbit in the Headlights) In this episode, Mick and Dave dive into their early days as teachers — tackling IT skills, surviving the dreaded Cert Ed, and sharing what it really took to make it through those first two years. Expect plenty of laughs, a dose of banter, a few terrible jokes, and a healthy serving of classic dinosaur rock. Tune in for a fun, honest, and nostalgic chat about the rocky (but rewarding) road fro...

Send us a text 🎙 Episode 2: "From Trowel to Teacher" – A Must-Listen for Tradespeople Thinking About Teaching Attention all tradesmen and tradeswomen! You’ve spent years perfecting your craft — ten, maybe twenty — but you don’t have a piece of paper to prove it. Most days, you’re chasing work, chasing payments, and barely finding time to breathe. The van needs a service, the taxman’s knocking, and taking a proper holiday feels impossible. Ever catch yourself thinking: There has to be a bett...

Send us a text Welcome to the 12th edition of Lath and Plaster! Why Yellow Pine is Essential for Plastering Techniques We’re excited to share some big news – we’ve just launched our very own podcast, That’s Skimming Alright. Hosted by Mick and Dave from our editorial team, this is the first of many episodes to come, so make sure to give it a listen. Why Yellow Pine is Ideal for Devil Floats – by Mick HargreavesCelebrating 25 Years: Dutch Guild of Plasterers in the UK – by Ke...

Send us a text Thinking about getting into teaching plastering but not sure where to start? Mick and Dave have spent years on the tools before moving into the classroom, bringing over three decades of combined experience teaching plastering. In this episode, we explore the journey from trowel to teacher. You’ll learn what qualifications are actually required, how to make the leap from site work to education, and what it’s really like to train the next generation of plasterers. Whether you’re ...