The Bricklaying Show

Mental Health in Bricklaying

This programme contains discussions of suicide, drug use, addiction recovery and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.  Ash Mahoney is joined by Charlie Colliso

Charlie Collison Breaks a Bricklaying World Record!

Ash Mahoney is joined by world record-breaking Bricklayer, Charlie Collison to hear the full story behind his successful Guinness World Record attempt. Charlie talks Ash

Why Ash Left Site Work Behind

After returning to site work this year, Ash has come to the conclusion that he simply can’t make it pay or work for him anymore. In this episode, Ash is joined by Brickl

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 wit

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 preparin

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 goo

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

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 rule

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 hom

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 qu

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

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

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

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

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 fr

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

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 exp

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 lengt

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

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