The Roofing Show
The Roofing Show offers a blend of entertainment and vital industry information that will help the nation’s roofers to work smarter, earn more money and grow their business.Hosted by Danny Madden, the bi-weekly podcast offers insight and advice on key issues for builders and roofers, like how to grow your business, pricing jobs, health & safety, training and tools.Danny and a cast of industry guests provide a blend of industry expertise and authentic insight on the state of the industry and the day-to-day challenges facing UK roofers.
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Episodes
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Fathers & Sons Working Together
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Danny Madden looks at fathers and sons working together in the trade. Danny joined the trade through the family business and brings his own dad, Andy Madden onto the show to discuss their experiences together. Danny is also joined by two other guests: John Sander & Michael Judge
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When The Weather Turns
Sunday, 22 September 2024
The summer is over and it's gonna get colder, wetter and darker. Danny talks to two members of the trade about how they approach the Autumn/Winter and the positives and negatives these seasons bring for Roofers
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John Creber - Roofer & Inventor!
Sunday, 15 September 2024
John Creber, the inventor of the Roofer Doofer joins Danny Madden to discuss his experiences working in the trade and also how he came to invent the Roofer Doofer. John talks about an unusual and amazing find on a job, using modern technology when quoting for work, his experiences on the tools and also explains how to invent/create a product
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Nutrition & Fitness
Sunday, 8 September 2024
Danny Madden takes a first look at health and fitness. He's joined by Nutritionist Karen Harrison MSc to discuss food & nutrition. Danny also invites Lee AKA The Real Gym Guy to discuss how you can get into a gym routine that works for Roofers
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Will The Roofer Joins Danny Madden In-Studio
Sunday, 1 September 2024
Will Hughes AKA Will The Roofer joins Danny Madden to discuss his experiences in the trade, the work he does, juggling fatherhood with his professional life and much more
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Should You Consider Getting Into Solar?
Sunday, 25 August 2024
Danny Madden is joined by fellow roofer, Adam French, who got into solar/pv a few years ago and talks about the potential oppertunity for other roofers to do the same. Adam debunks some common misconceptions, talks materials, the work, the training, skills involved and also gives his thoughts on material quality in roofing currently and supporting the next generation of roofers
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Alex Burman AKA The Valley (Errioc) In-Studio
Sunday, 18 August 2024
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Unexpected Delays & Dealing With Issues
Sunday, 11 August 2024
Danny Madden is frustrated with unexpected delays, hold ups, dealing with suppliers and all of the things that can get in the way with getting the job done. Guests include: Robin Clevett, Lawrence Robinson & Alex Burman
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The Amazing Support For The Construction Industry From Band of Builders
Sunday, 4 August 2024
Danny Madden is joined by Band of Builders CEO Gavin Grane who talks about the support Band of Builders give those that need it in the construction industry and also explains how they might be able to support you as well, should you need their range of support tools available. Danny and Gavin are joined by Jim Gallacher, a Roofing Contractor who had a serious fall from height, so that he can share his powerful story and how Gavin and Band of Builders came to get involved in Jim's story
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Tools & Materials #3 - Tools
Sunday, 28 July 2024
Danny Madden is joined by three Roofers so that he can discuss tools, modern and traditional, that are used in the trade
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Danny Madden & Dean Saxton Talk Roofing, Materials & The Future of The Trade
Sunday, 21 July 2024
Danny Madden is joined by Dean Saxton to talk about his experiences in the trade, the work he carries out, taking on an apprentice, materials and the future of the trade
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Shayd Farmery Discusses The Challenges Of Business Management
Sunday, 14 July 2024
Shayd Farmery from Hand Cut Roof Specialists talks about his experiences in the trade, How he's had success and challenges with managing his businesses, He also talks about how he got into garden rooms and what his plans are going forward
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Roofer & Professional Boxer Moses Jolly Joins Danny Madden
Sunday, 7 July 2024
Danny Madden is joined by Moses "The Native" Jolly, a Roofer who aims to become the first Welsh Heavyweight Champion of the World. Moses talks about his journey to becoming both a roofer and professional boxer and discusses his experiences on the tools and how he tries to juggle both careers
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Difficult Customers & Challenging Interactions
Sunday, 30 June 2024
Danny Madden talks to fellow roofers and tradespeople about customers that range from tricky to absolute nightmares and how to handle and minimise challenging conversations and interactions you might have with them. There's also tips on how to spot the red flags and some funny and shocking stories about customers
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A Look At Thatched Roofs & How They're Crafted & Maintained
Sunday, 23 June 2024
Danny Madden is joined by thatcher, Harry Roberts who discusses his experiences since setting up his business in 2010, his notable projects, the challenges of thatched roofwork, how he grows the straw himself, the things you find on and inside thatched roofs and maintanence. Paul Shelly, an award winning thatcher, involved with The East Midlands Thatcher's Association joins Danny to talk about the history of thatched roofs, the protection of thatched roof heritage, where the next generation of thatchers are coming through and what the future holds for thatched roofs and those working in it ...
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Working Through The Summer
Sunday, 16 June 2024
Danny Madden looks at the Roofers approach to working through the summer in the UK. Danny is joined first of all by Lawrence Robinson, who talks about everything from demand during the summer to the weather, holidays and more. Danny also talks to Gary McIntyre from Inverness, who is currently working on the Isle of Skye and asks him what Roofing is like in Scotland during the summer months
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Q&A With Danny Madden & Tool Theft
Wednesday, 29 May 2024
Danny Madden answers some questions about his working practices, tools, materials, his thoughts on the trade and also shares some important information on an upcoming tool theft protest in London
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Danny Madden & Andy Jarvis Chat About Life In The Trade
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Danny Madden invites Andy Jarvis into the studio for a longform discussion about his life on the tools, his business operating as The Roof Medic, thoughts on the trade and much more
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The Standard Of Roofing In The UK
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Danny Madden has invited three guests to join him and discuss what they've observed with regards to the current standard of work on the roofs across the UK. John Cooper, well known on social media for his snagging work (New Home Quality Control), Robin Clevett talks about what he's seen locally and talks about why standards are slipping and Danny has invited a scaffolder to join him after he offered the customer free scaffolding, in order to put bad work right
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Building Up To Roof Work
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Danny Madden talks to two tradespeople well accomplished in their trade that offer many aspects of a build and leads them to offering and completing different types of roof. General Builder, Noel Bardall talks about the roofing he completes, the materials he works with and roofing he observes in his local area. Simon Bowler, discusses his work in gardens that sees him offer some complete some amazing feats of design and engineering
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The Yorkshire Stone Dresser
Wednesday, 3 April 2024
James Robinson AKA The Yorkshire Stone Dresser joins Danny Madden at Fix Radio HQ to discuss his trade, the tools he uses, materials he works with, How he got into stone dressing, notable projects and his rise on social media
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Tools & Materials #2 - How Roofers Source Them
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Danny Madden is joined by two Roofers, who focus on different aspects of the trade, so that they can discuss how they sources their materials. Danny also asks about the relationships they've built with merchants and allegiances to tool brands and materials
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Tools & Materials #1 - Inventions & Merchants
Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Danny Madden takes his first look into tools and materials used in the trade and how we go about getting these. Danny talks to Inventor, John Creber who chats about his most recent invention and gives advice for anyone who thinks they have an idea that they might be able to make some money with. Danny has also invited Steve Wells from JJ Roofing Supplies to join him and explain a bit about how getting materials to you works on there end, How you can build good relationships and save money as well as the latest news and developments in the market
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Falls From Height
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Danny Madden looks at the dangers of working at a great height and how you can minimise the chances of having a serious accident on site. Alistair Kerr from Annandale Roofing talks about his approach to protecting his tradespeople working on the roofs and Peter Bennett from The Ladder Association joins Danny to give some advice and context around the dangers of falling from height
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Funny Stories From The Trade
Wednesday, 7 February 2024
Danny Madden has picked some of the funniest Roofers he knows (Shayde Farmery, Lawrence Robinson & Andy Jarvis) to join him and tell some stories. Danny asks for funniest moments, people, cringey customer conversations, pranks and cock ups.
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Amazing Things Happening On The Roof!
Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Danny Madden is joined by three roofers to talk about the materials they use and the top quality work they produce with them. Danny talks about fibreglass on flat roofs with Wesley Quarterman, looks at thatching with The Thatching Guy (Shane Stevens) and talks to 'Rooftop Banksy' (Gary McIntyre) about his amazing rooftop artwork...
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Memorable Jobs
Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Danny Madden talks to two tradespeople about their memorable roofing jobs that they've taken on. Dean Saxton joins Danny first to talk about some of his favourite and most memorable jobs and then Alex Burham, Fix Radio Carpenter of the Year AKA The Valley Viking shares some memorable jobs of his own
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What Makes A Good Roofer?
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Danny Madden brings you his first episode of the show and asks two guests to join him and discuss what they think makes a good Roofer. Dennis Richardson talks about what makes a good and a bad roofer and Will The Roofer talks through his career as a way to explain how he became a good roofer
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