The Bricklaying Show

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.

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76 episodes
Updated Friday

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Friday · 34 min
Ash Mahoney Chats With Australian & American Bricklayers
Ash Mahoney is joined in the studio by Alic Ramon from Australia and Grant Helms from the US, who recently won Spec Mix in Las Vegas at the third attempt. Ash chats with Alic and Grant about their background in the trade as well as their...
July 17 · 20 min
Ash Mahoney Catches Up With Two Super Trowel 2026 Finalists
With the Super Trowel 2026 final just two weeks away, Ash Mahoney catches up with Dale Wherton & Tom Humphrey about their route to the final and how they've been preparing. Ash also talks to them about their qualifying heats and also who they feel...
July 3 · 29 min
How We... "Get/Do"
Ash Mahoney asks Bricklayers to join him and discuss how we get and do certain things in the trade. From getting good work, to getting materials or bricks and finding good people to work with you. Guests: Andy Pali, James Naughton & Dean Haywood.
June 19 · 41 min
Looking Into Roles Off The Tools In Bricklaying
Ash Mahoney looks into potential roles you can take off the tools but still in the trade, if you want to keep working in Bricklaying but worry about the longevity of your body. Richard Green from GSQ talks about his progression from working on the...
June 5 · 39 min
The Road To The Super Trowel 2026 Final
Ash Mahoney catches up with Super Trowel founder, Ash Francis and finds out about how the competition has grown, how the new regional heats have gone, changes to the rules for this year's competition, talks about the competition taking place at...
May 22 · 17 min
How Bricks Are Made: The Ibstock Brick Story
Ash Mahoney chats with Olly Sharp, who is Head of Key Accounts at Ibstock - the UK’s largest brick manufacturer. This episode uncovers how the bricks behind Britain’s homes and skylines are made. From factories producing up to 300,000 bricks a day to...
May 8 · 45 min
Are We Teaching The Right Way?
Ash Mahoney asks a big question: are we teaching bricklaying the right way? Joining Ash on this episode is Fix Radio legend and building trade icon Clive Holland, who questions whether the old-school general builder mindset may be disappearing....
April 24 · 35 min
Ash's Experiences Back On-Site After Ten Years!
Ash Mahoney has been back on-site and is about six weeks into his work so far. Ash talks to Jason Dunsford who has about 15 gangs working on-site currently and finds out how he's finding the current site experiences with his Bricklayers and...
April 10 · 38 min
Rob Songer On How To Be A Good Mentor & Former Student Harley Talks About Learning From Rob
Rob Songer is back on to talk about mentoring young Bricklayers and the right and wrong ways to go about it. Rob talks about some notable apprentices and students that he's taught over the years, Talks about why he quit teaching at college and the...
March 27 · 36 min
Weather, Career Changes, Taking On Work Overseas - Bricklayers Share Their Start to 2026!
Ash Mahoney catches up with regular guests from the Bricklaying trade and asks them about their start to the year. Dale Wherton gives an update on what happened with his stolen truck and tools and also talks about why he's decided to have a drastic...
March 13 · 30 min
The State of Bricklaying On-Site: Snags, Stress & Standards
Ash Mahoney looks into the challenges facing so many Bricklayers on site currently. From being snagged senseless, issues around storage of materials, issues with the NHBC and also some of the inconsistent quality that’s no doubt coming from many of...
February 27 · 27 min
The Future? Or A Fad? - New Technology In Bricklaying
Ash & Andy Mahoney look into the new technology coming into the trade and find out what is being embraced as well as what there’s still uncertainty around. Simon Green from GSQ Brickwork & Ian Hodgkinson join the discussion.
February 13 · 26 min
Jack Dawson On His Experiences Teaching The Trade
Jack Dawson shares his experiences teaching and his passion for teaching. Jack talks about how many in the trade should really consider teaching, all the benefits and why your knowledge is needed. Jack also shares his own story of getting into...
January 30 · 27 min
Joe Short On His Experiences In The Trade & The Incredible Story Behind Brick Jackets Ltd!
Ash & Andy Mahoney are joined by Joe Short, Inventor and founder of the original Brick Jacket and Brick Jackets Ltd. Joe talks about starting out with his Dad and his experiences on site and the incredible story behind how he came up with his...
January 16 · 29 min
SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship 2026
Ash and Andy Mahoney are off to Las Vegas tomorrow (17th Jan) to compete at Spec Mix in Las Vegas. Ash talks about the dream which is 20 years in the making and the lengths he's gone to prepare. Tom Humphrey joins the discussion to share his...
Dec 19, 2025 · 24 min
Ash & Andy Mahoney Look Back At 2025 For Bricklaying
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...
Dec 5, 2025 · 37 min
Ash & Andy Mahoney On Pain, Injuries & Strain - With Charlie Collison
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...
Nov 21, 2025 · 24 min
Good Conduct & Character In Bricklaying
Ash Mahoney & Andy Mahoney talk to Andy Pali (well known as Bricklayers 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, 2025 · 40 min
Professional Footballers & Bricklaying
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...
Oct 24, 2025 · 34 min
Ash & Andy Mahoney Talk To Colin Reid (Reid Stone Masonry)
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...