The Bricklaying Show
Fix Radio
Fix Radio
The Bricklaying Show, mixes entertainment and information as it helps the nation’s 60,000-strong bricklaying community to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business. The bi-weekly podcast from Fix Radio, tackles a range of industry issues that matter to working bricklayers - from skills to materials, to building teams and winning work. Guests share industry expertise and authentic insights into the day-to-day challenges of being a bricky. From large commercial sites to smaller domestic work, the show provides a diverse range of views.
3h ago
Ash and Andy talk about their year in review and also look back on how 2025 has been for many in the Bricklaying trade. Andy talks about what he would like to see change for many Bricklayers out there next year, Ash touches on his mental health journey and Ash and Andy talk plans to compete again in Las Vegas, in the early part of 2026!
Dec 5
Ash and Andy Mahoney talk about the toll the trade can take on your body. Andy talks about his ailments but why he keeps going and will not stop as well. Charlie Collison joins the discussion and talks about his recent injury and some of the wear and tear he has from his 21 years on the trowel.
Nov 21
Ash Mahoney & Andy Mahoney talk to Andy Pali (well known as Bircklayers World With Andy on YouTube) to talk about the ways to behave, how to carry yourself and the bad behaviour you can encounter on-site.
Nov 7
Ash Mahoney & Andy Mahoney look into Professional Footballers with involvement in the Bricklaying trade. Former Premier League Striker, Charlie Austin talks about his experiences on site before signing professionally for Swindon Town at the age of 21. Toby Egan, Former Ipswich Town Goalkeeper shares his story of being released at the age of 19 and then finding a career in Bricklaying.
Oct 24
Ash Mahoney & Andy Mahoney talk to one of the best Stone Masons in the UK with Colin Reid joining them from Northern Ireland. Colin chats about how he got his start in the trade, some of his notable work, the challenges that come with the nature of his work, the tools, the materials and more!
Oct 10
Ash Mahoney has his Dad, Andy sitting alongside him for another episode where they talk to Dale Wherton from PBS about his truck being stolen with all of his lifetime of treasured tools. Dale talks about what happened, the nightmare of not having the tools he’s built up over years and the setbacks it’s created for his business. On the positive side, Dale talks about those in the Bricklaying community that helped him out - like Kirk Wright (Blade) who also joins the show to discuss tool theft and van break-ins.
Sep 26
Ash Mahoney is joined again by his Dad, Andy to talk about robot bricklayers, the recent controversy around super trowel and also some quick advice for anyone working on-site currently.
Sep 12
Ash brings his dad, well respected and experienced Bricklayer, Andy Mahoney back onto the show to talk about the current experience, rates of pay and working conditions on-site in 2025. They talk about what needs to improve and why they would back a strike over current potential earnings on site.
