• How to Unlock the Alcohol Free Advantage | Andy Ramage | Conversation #39
    Jan 13 2026

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    What if high performance is not about doing more, but removing what is holding you back?

    In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Andy Ramage shares how taking a break from alcohol can improve sleep, clarity, relationships and overall performance in everyday life.

    This is not about perfection or elite sport. It is about practical changes that help normal people feel better, think clearer and live with more intention.

    We explore
    • The benefits of taking a break from alcohol• Why sleep is the foundation of performance• How alcohol affects stress, mood and decision making• The connection between wellbeing and family life• How to build sustainable habits that actually last

    A thoughtful and accessible conversation for anyone curious about improving their health, focus and quality of life.

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    56 mins
  • How You Actually Change an Industry | Garry Staines | Conversation #38
    Jan 6 2026

    How do you move from running a business to shaping an industry?

    In the first episode of the new year, Sam La Roche sits down with Garry Staines to reflect on the progress made since his last appearance on The Hodcast and how new initiatives have reshaped his approach to leadership, training and influence.

    Garry shares insight into
    • Building Site Ready Solutions and new training pathways
    • The importance of mentoring and long term thinking• What it means to become a person of influence• How leadership evolves as responsibility grows• Why real change requires action, not opinion

    This conversation sets the tone for the year ahead. Practical, reflective and focused on creating lasting impact.

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    54 mins
  • The Conversations That Defined 2025 | The Hodcast Highlights
    Dec 30 2025

    This special episode of The Hodcast brings together some of the most powerful moments from conversations recorded throughout 2025.

    Hosted by Sam La Roche, this highlights episode features clips from
    • Charlie Collison• Cllr Jessica Power• Lee Marley• Richard "Greeny" Green• Bob Noseda

    Together, these voices reflect the themes that shaped the year. Training, leadership, skills, regeneration, resilience and the future of construction.

    Whether you are listening for the first time or returning to revisit the moments that stood out, this episode captures why honest conversation still matters.

    A reflection on a year of conversations worth having.

    Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd

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    #TheHodcast #ConstructionPodcast #Leadership #Training #SkillsGap #TogetherWeCan

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    44 mins
  • The Model That Keeps Young People in Work | Martyn Price MBE Conversation #36
    Dec 22 2025

    What actually keeps young people engaged in training and work, and why do so many systems fail them?

    In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Martyn Price MBE shares his experience of building employability and training models that focus on people first, not just outcomes.

    We talk about
    • Why dropout rates remain high• The role of relationships in employability• What makes pre employment programmes effective• How industry and training providers can work together• What leaders need to change if they want better results

    A grounded and insightful conversation about creating pathways that work for young people and the industries that need them.

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    #TheHodcast #MartynPriceMBE #Employability #SkillsGap #ConstructionCareers #YouthDevelopment #TogetherWeCan

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Truth About the Future of Building Homes | Rupert Bates | Conversation #35
    Dec 16 2025

    Rupert Bates joins Sam La Roche to discuss the future of house building in the UK, what leaders are really talking about, and how media, industry and education must align to inspire the next generation.Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Truth About Why Young People Avoid Construction | Dan Edwards Conversation #34
    Dec 9 2025

    Why is construction struggling to attract young people, and what do we need to change to fix it?

    In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Dan Edwards, Founder of Constructed Pathways, shares what he has learned from working directly with young people, schools and industry leaders.

    We discuss
    📉 Why many young people do not see construction as a real opportunity
    🎓 How education and industry have lost connection
    👷 What employers can do to attract and retain new talent
    🧱 How Constructed Pathways is helping rebuild the talent pipeline
    🌍 What it will take to close the skills gap for good

    A practical and honest conversation for educators, employers and anyone invested in the future of the construction sector.

    Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd
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    #TheHodcast #DanEdwards #ConstructedPathways #SkillsGap #Education #ConstructionCareers #Apprenticeships #TogetherWeCan

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • The One Marketing Strategy Construction Has Been Missing | Jill Willis Conversation #33
    Dec 2 2025

    How do you attract people who are not ready to buy, commit or make a decision?

    In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Jill Willis, Founder of Attract & Engage, explains why the answer lies in stronger storytelling, better communication and a clearer understanding of the 95 percent who are not yet ready to take action.

    We talk about:
    📰 The influence of her journalism background
    🏗️ What construction can learn from consumer brands
    🎓 The value of connecting businesses, schools and communities
    📣 How to market construction to the next generation
    👷 What needs to change to close the skills gap

    A thought provoking conversation for leaders, educators and anyone shaping the future of the industry.

    Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd
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    #TheHodcast #JillWillis #ConstructionMarketing #Storytelling #SkillsGap #FutureWorkforce #TogetherWeCan

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Climbing Out of Darkness | Logan Price | Conversation #32
    Nov 25 2025

    What happens when someone hits rock bottom and chooses to climb their way back up?

    In this episode of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Logan Price, Degree Apprentice, Mental Health Ambassador and advocate for innovation and sustainability in construction, opens up about his journey through mental health struggles and recovery.

    We explore:

    • How he faced suicidal thoughts and rebuilt his mindset
    • His climb of Mont Blanc to heal and raise awareness for mental health
    • The role construction played in finding purpose and belonging
    • How AI, sustainability and young people can change the future of the industry

    A powerful conversation about resilience, hope and finding purpose through pain.

    Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd
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    #TheHodcast #LoganPrice #MentalHealth #SuicideAwareness #Construction #Inspiration #TogetherWeCan

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    1 hr and 8 mins