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The Talking Tradesman

Russell Payne

Booking Overview

Interview-led mental-health podcast focused on the UK building trades, featuring candid external guests with lived experience of anxiety, addiction, neurodiversity, adversity, recovery, sport, and personal transformation. Suitable pitches include tradespeople, recovery advocates, mental-health campaigners, athletes, and niche creators with credible personal stories; booking difficulty is likely low because guests are generally accessible professionals and emerging voices rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 153

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thetalkingtradesman@gmail.com

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Host

Russell Payne - Podcast host and mental-health advocate focused on raising awareness across the UK building trades and creating space for honest conversations about mental health, addiction, adversity, and resilie...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Credible lived experience or professional involvement in mental health, addiction recovery, construction and the trades, adversity, resilience, sport, or community advocacy, combined with a willingness to discuss personal experiences openly.
Required Achievements:  
Personal recovery or resilience milestones, Mental-health advocacy or community-support work, Professional or competitive sporting achievements, Building a niche media, social-media, or creative platform, Documenting or participating in distinctive real-world experiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Corrie Mustafa - Neurodiversity, Childhood Trauma, Bullying, Emotional Dysregulation, Boxing, Identity, And Finding Purpose.

Steven Mitchell - Alcohol Addiction, Sobriety, Drinking Culture In Construction, Mental Health, Fatherhood, Running, And Lifestyle Change.

Luke Leyland - Dambe, Cultural Immersion, Combat Sports, Documentary Filmmaking, Overcoming Fear, Adventure, And Mental Health Advocacy.

Rob Hennessy - Anxiety, Trauma, Workplace Injury, Recovery, Resilience, Community Support, Vulnerability, And Creating Safe Spaces For Conversation.

Kian King - MMA, Influencer Boxing, Bare-knuckle Fighting, Social-media Entrepreneurship, Fighter Health, Ambition, And Mental Health In The Spotlight.

Recent Topics

Mental Health, Construction, Addiction, Recovery, Resilience

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Talking Tradesman
:

ADHD, Addiction & Finding Your Superpowers - Sam Beresford, ADHD Coach

October 05, 2026

What happens when you spend years believing there’s something wrong with you, only to discover that your brain simply works differently?In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with ADHD coach Sam Beresford for an open conversation about ADHD, addiction, identity, recovery and learning how to work with your brain rather than constantly fighting against it.Find Sam Here - https://www.instagram.com/samberesford_coaching?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==S...

Inside The Mind Of A Bare Knuckle Boxer - "The Gentleman" Will Dermietzel

September 29, 2026

What goes through the mind of a man who willingly steps into a bare-knuckle fight?This week on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with BKB fighter Will Dermietzel — better known as “The Gentleman” — for a conversation that goes far beyond fighting.Find Will Here- https://www.instagram.com/will.dermietzel?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&stkn=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Will is open and unapologetic about his battles with mental health, living with ADHD, and the different sides of his perso...

The New Albany Paint Range From Brewers - What's changed & Why

September 22, 2026

To kick off a new partnership between The Talking Tradesman and Brewers Decorator Centres, I sat down with Brewers Jo Cotton for a special episode looking at the newly upgraded Albany paint range.Albany has been part of the decorating industry for more than 100 years, but the range has now undergone a major refresh, with new formulations, improved performance and new products designed around the needs of today’s professional decorator.Check out the range at - https://www.brewers.co.ukJo takes...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Talking Tradesman
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How do I get in touch with The Talking Tradesman?

The Talking Tradesman is hosted by Russell Payne. Its publicly listed email is thetalkingtradesman@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Talking Tradesman?

The publicly listed email for The Talking Tradesman: thetalkingtradesman@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Talking Tradesman have?

Podseeker estimates The Talking Tradesman reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Talking Tradesman?

The Talking Tradesman typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Credible lived experience or professional involvement in mental health, addiction recovery, construction and the trades, adversity, resilience, sport, or community advocacy, combined with a willingness to discuss personal experiences openly. Common among recent guests: Personal recovery or resilience milestones; Mental-health advocacy or community-support work; Professional or competitive sporting achievements. Recent guests include Corrie Mustafa, Steven Mitchell, and Luke Leyland.

How hard is it to get booked on The Talking Tradesman?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Talking Tradesman cover?

Recent episodes cover Mental Health, Construction, Addiction, Recovery, and Resilience. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thetalkingtradesman@gmail.com

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