Talkin' Shop
Welcome to Talkin' Shop, the podcast where hosts Louis and Aaron sit down with creators, entrepreneurs and entertainers across the vehicle industry to dig deep into their journeys, challenges, and successes. Whether you're here for laughs, inspiration, or just to hear from people who’ve been through it, you've found your tribe.
To watch the video version, visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjuQ2nCNFT_r82U6pblEMMhlqi7416p7X
Episodes
39 episodes
WelderFabber Shares His Story - His Father, Lessons in Business & Clashing With The Mafia
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by WelderFabber (AKA Barry Martin or Baz) at his fabrication workshop in Preston, where he shares his story for the first time on any podcast. He talks about how he learned to weld from a very young...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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1:02:51
Every Trade Chris on How He Built His Business & The Worst Loss He's Ever Made!
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Chris Shaw from Every Trade, where he tells us the full, unfiltered story of how he started his company, including the mistakes he's made along the way and some of the biggest losses he's made. H...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:51:13
Marc 'Elvis' Priestley on The Worst Wheeler Dealers Build & Being an F1 Mechanic for McLaren
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter, F1 broadcaster and former F1 mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley. He talks us through his career, telling us the story of how he got into F1 as the lead mechanic for McLar...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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1:48:42
Mike Brewer on The REAL Story Behind The Stolen Fiesta & The Current State of The Car Industry
Starting Season 2 of Talkin' Shop off with a bang, we're joined by Wheeler Dealers presenter and car trader-turned-TV-presenter, Mike Brewer at his dealership, One Automotive, where we talk all things cars, his career, and the current state of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:21:59
Daniel Ashville's INCREDIBLE Story of How He Built His Business | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP35
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Daniel Ashville to talk about how he built his business, talking about the challenges and setbacks he faced along the way, plus the exclusive never-before-heard story of how it was almost stolen ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:54:32
Becky Giles on Transporting Livestock & The State of British Farming | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP34
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Becky Giles to discuss what it was like at 18 driving HGVs, transporting livestock, running a haulage business and the current state of farming in Britain.Take the guesswork out of vehicle...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:06:55
One Man, Two Levers Shares His Worst Tyre Fitting Stories | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP33
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by One Man Two Levers (Jon) to discuss what it's like being a commercial tyre fitter, how dangerous it can be doing roadside callouts and the worst jobs he's had to do, including some things you mig...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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51:49
Shaun Thomson on Making Videos & The Challenges of Running a Transport Company | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP32
Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of TEN Pounds OFF + a FREE Gift with code TALKINSHOP at https://huel.com/talkinshop (Minimum £60 purchase).In this episode of Talkin' S...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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57:06
Heavy Low n Slow Talks Heavy Haulage & His Obsession with Old Cars | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP31
Get Huel today with this exclusive offer of 10% OFF + a FREE Gift at https://huel.com/TALKINSHOP (Use code "TALKINSHOP" at checkout).In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Richar...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:04:03
Jake Nicholls (Tru7) on Running a Multimillion Construction Business | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP30
Get Huel today with this exclusive offer of 10% OFF + a FREE Gift at https://huel.com/TALKINSHOP (Use code "TALKINSHOP" at checkout).In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Jake N...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:11:19
Pete White & Captain Slow | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP29
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Pete White and Brian (Captain Slow) to discuss what it was really like working together at White's Transport Services, why their chemistry works so well and why Pete pretends to be mean to Brian....
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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2:23:01
Trucker Oak | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP28
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Trucker Oak (Amelie Foster) to talk about what it's like being a young female HGV driver, transporting stage equipment for the biggest artists and bands in the world (at Stagetruck). We also talk...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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54:39
Mark Richardson (Mditch84) | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP27
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Mark Richardson (Mditch84) to talk about what it's like working in forestry as a digger driver, building roads in some of the most beautiful places in Northern England, how dangerous it can be ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:08:53
Tattooed Tech & Tiewraps and Tape | Talkin’ Shop Podcast EP26
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Ash (Tattooed Tech) and Lewis (Tiewraps and Tape) where the pair go head-to-head to find out who's the better tech. We also talk about the dark side of social media, where Ash speaks out about be...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:44:39
Captain Jack Spanners shares his story with depression | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP25
In this special mental health episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Captain Jack Spanners to talk about all things men's mental health. Jack shares his story of his own struggles with depression and the inspiring journey of how he turned his...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:45:33
Northern Plant | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP24
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by James Smith and his apprentice, Charlie, of Northern Plant. We discuss how James started his business, advice to people thinking about setting up their business/changing career, how TikTok has he...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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58:44
Shaun Lombardo | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP23
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Aaron and Louis are joined by Shaun Lombardo from G & CA LOMBARDO to talk about making videos with Trucker Tim and how that came about. We also cover the reality of running a workshop and how he turned aroun...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:16:11
Geared Up Garage on Klintra truck controversy & running a business at 22 | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP22
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Jayson Churn, a.k.a Geared Up Garage, to discuss what it's like running a successful transport business at 22, and leaving school with zero GCSEs/qualifications. We also discuss the...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:11:19
Ali's Digger Diary | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP21
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, we're joined by Ali's Digger Diary to talk about what it's like being a mobile plant technician, how he got started in the industry and his worst job yet!Thanks to Ali for coming on the podcast!I...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:22:00
Fitter Mat | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP20
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Fitter Mat to talk about how he started making content online, industry in Britain, the future of farming and much more.Thanks to Mat for coming on the podcast!If yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:53:50
Nicolle and Ben (Trucker Baddie & Fake Trucker) | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP19
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Nicolle and Ben aka Trucker Baddie and Fake Trucker. We talk about Nicolle’s time in the army, how she got into truck driving and how she developed her career as an online creator. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:27:06
Trucker Tim on how he built his YouTube career | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP18
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Trucker Tim where he shares the full story of how he built his YouTube career from starting as a driver to where he is today, how he deals with hate on social media and his recent s...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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2:24:58
TRUCK TECH UK reflects on his first year of business | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP17
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by our first-ever Talkin' Shop guest, Russell aka TRUCK TECH UK, where we catch up one year later to reflect on what his first year has been like starting his own business after having...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:15:16
Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP16
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Sandy Flat Out Flat Broke to talk all things trucking, running a business and how he got to where he is today!Thanks to Sandy for coming on the podcast!If you enjoye...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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2:16:05
Pete White | Talkin' Shop Podcast EP15
In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Louis and Aaron are joined by Pete White of Whites Transport Services and SellMyTruck, where he shares what it's like to run a haulage firm and the challenges new business owners face, what it's like driving in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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2:38:03