S4 E3 - I Had Some Help

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09/09/24 • 110 min

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Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they welcome Daniel Bradley onto the special guest segment. Daniel opens up about his incredible life story, a tale of hardship, mistakes, and ultimately transformation. He talks us through the pivotal moments in his life including incarceration, addiction, homelessness, rehab and recovery. Also on the overload segment, the lads are joined by fellow electrician, building heroes ambassador and budding entrepreneur Conor Brannigan, to talk about his entry into the trade, his passion for tools and how he is developing that passion into a side business called Tools 4 Fools. The lads discuss the state of the solar market in Ireland and how important it is to use reputable installers but also the importance around understanding the system and maintaining properly. For anyone affected by the discussions had on this episode, remember that your not alone and that there are people and organizations out there that are ready to listen. The HSE provide a freephone number for anyone in Ireland suffering with addiction (1800495495). To learn more about our guest Daniel Bradley, you can find him on Instagram at @danielmbradley and to learn more about our guest Conor Brannigan you find him on Instagram @cb_electrical_ and @tools_4_fools. To learn more about the podcast, head over to Instagram @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.

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S4 E2 - Little By Little

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Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they welcome fellow electrician Ricky Byrne from Byrne Electrical Ltd back onto The Overload Segment to talk all things AM2's. They take a walk through the exam process and delve into Ricky's comprehensive step by step guide. The conversation also highlights the importance of creating an open door situation for mature learners to get into the electrical game and how the stigma around the word apprentice could be hampering that. On the special guest interview segment, Callum takes us back to his childhood and his desire to learn how to play the drums from an early age. He highlights the demands that are involved within the music industry and how it can have adverse mental and physical health effects on you if not managed correctly. The conversation takes us through his journey from playing drums on the back of a flatbed truck to touring the world and a Main Stage performance at Electric Picnic. They talk about his Eurovision experience, representing his country and how important it is to salvage the positives from the event. Callum is keen to share his knowledge with the next generation of music lovers and talks about his venture into teaching. To learn more about the guests, head over to Instagram @byrneelectricalltd and @calmcadam. To learn more about the podcast, head over to @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.

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S4 E4 - One Last Breath

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Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast, where on this episode they are joined on The Overload Segment by ETB electrical instructor John Doheny and then they welcome award winning playwright, producer, actor, and lightning strike survivor David Gilna onto The Special Guest Interview Segment. Hosts Stephen and Keith engage in deep conversations with their guest David Gilna about the importance of mental health and the impact of personal experiences on creativity. They discuss the transformative power of writing and they also touch upon personal stories of resilience, recovery, and the journey of self-discovery. David shares an amazing story on how he survived a lightning strike while living and working in Boston on a J1 Visa whilst giving us and our listeners a personal read of a couple of his poems from his debut poetry collection '24'.

On The Overload with John Doheny, they discuss the need for curriculum reforms in the apprenticeship system, the significance of continuous assessment in education, and explore the evolving landscape of confidence among younger generations. They chat about the future of apprenticeship systems within the trades and how a diverse trade industry including more females and adult learners can be beneficial in promoting apprenticeships for the years ahead.

To learn more about David Gilna, his poetry collection and the projects he has upcoming, head over to www.davidgilna.ie

To learn more about John or to get in touch regarding electrical apprenticeship queries and grinds, head over to Instagram @jd_electrical_grinds.

To learn more about the podcast, head over to Instagram @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.

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