In this special bonus episode, Stephen takes a few minutes from his van to give listeners a sneak peek into what’s coming for Season 8 of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast , and to share some exciting news about the first-ever Insight Trades Awards 2025!

This year, Stephen and Keith are taking their passion for the trades community to the next level with an event created by the trades, for the trades. The Insight Trades Awards will recognise the people and businesses that make the industry what it is, from Electrician of the Year to Plumber, HVAC, Carpenter, Fitters, Skilled Tradespeople, Influencers, and Local Wholesalers.

How it works:

Winners will be nominated, shortlisted, and voted for by their peers, giving everyone in the industry a chance to shine.

Nominations are open until October 29th, 2025, with the final ceremony streaming live on Thursday, December 11th.

This year’s awards are proudly supported by Robus, FuseBox Ireland, ATC, and Snickers Workwear Ireland and the lads hope this will be the start of an annual celebration of the Irish trades community, with future plans to make it an in-person event.

Head over to @insightthestrippedbackpodcast on Instagram, hit the link in our bio, and vote for your favourite tradesperson today!

Let’s celebrate the people who keep Ireland powered, built, and running, one trade at a time.