The Stripped Back Podcast

A new season. A new theme tune. A new lineup of guests. And some conversations that go deeper than ever before.

We kick off Season 11 of The Stripped Back Podcast with Latisha McCrudden — activist, law student, proud member of the Traveller community, and a powerful voice for a new generation.
In this episode, we sit down with Latisha to talk openly about her life and the experiences that have shaped the woman she is today.
Latisha shares what it was like growing up in a home shadowed by domestic abuse, the impact those experiences had on her, and how she has turned some incredibly difficult chapters of her life into a determination to speak up for others.
We talk about her role as a voice for the next generation of Travellers, but also as a voice for girls who have experienced similar circumstances and may feel that they don’t have one of their own.
We also get into Latisha’s academic journey and the achievements that have brought her to where she is today. Now studying law in college, she talks about her ambitions to pursue a career in family law and how her own experiences have helped shape the direction she wants to take.

It’s a conversation about resilience, education, identity, breaking cycles, finding your voice and using your experiences to help others.
Season 11 starts with a conversation that reminds us exactly why we created this podcast in the first place, to strip things back, have honest conversations and give people a platform to tell their story.
Season 11. New theme, New guests, Same Stripped Back conversations.

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Episode Revisit - Between Season 10 and Season 11, we’re going back to one of the conversations that has stayed with us.
This time, we’re bringing back our conversation with internationally renowned trance DJ Paul Webster, with enhanced audio and visuals giving the episode a fresh new feel.
Paul’s story is one of ambition, music, family, career changes and staying true to yourself.
Growing up in Balbriggan, Paul’s love for dance music started at a young age, eventually taking him from bedroom decks and pirate radio to producing music, playing alongside some of the biggest names in electronic music and performing on some of the world’s biggest stages.
In this conversation, Paul opens up about the moments that changed his career, including the role Judge Jules played in his journey, his breakthrough in trance music, and the incredible experience of playing after Tiësto at Privilege in Ibiza.
But there’s much more to Paul's story than music.
We talk about Ibiza, the evolution of trance and Irish club culture, producing music, working independently without management, and the realities of balancing a career in music with family life.
Paul also talks about stepping away from the traditional path of a touring DJ, his career and his unexpected journey into dentistry, proving that careers rarely follow a straight line.
We revisit the story behind some of Paul's biggest productions, including his work surrounding “Rest of Our Lives”, and the journey that saw the track become one of the biggest releases of his career.
This is a conversation about chasing a dream, adapting when life changes, and understanding what really matters when the lights go down and the music stops.
So, before we open the door to Season 11, sit back and revisit the story of Paul Webster.
Enhanced audio. Enhanced visuals. Same conversation. A fresh way to experience it.

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10 Seasons. Still Showing Up.
Ten seasons in… and somehow, we’re still here.
In this special solo episode, Stephen takes a step back from the usual guest conversations to reflect on Season 10 and everything that has happened behind the scenes to keep The Stripped Back Podcast on the road.
2026 has been one hell of a year.
With Keith’s business, Energise Electrical, getting busier month by month, Stephen balancing life as a husband and dad of three, and taking on a promotion within Mitie that completely changed the structure of his working week, finding the time to keep the podcast moving hasn’t always been easy.
But that’s the thing about life.
You don’t always get more time.
Sometimes you just have to find a way.
Stephen talks about getting older, taking opportunities when they come along, balancing family and career with something you’re passionate about, and the importance of having the support of the people closest to you.
He also reflects on just how far The Stripped Back Podcast has come since two tradesmen from Balbriggan decided to give an idea a shot back in 2024.
Ten seasons later, the microphones are still on.
And we’re not finished yet.

Originally recorded in 2025, Now Re-released with enhanced audio and production.
Sometimes you have to lose your way before you find yourself.
In this special enhanced audio Overload Episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, we revisit our 2025 conversation with Daniel Bradley, a raw and honest story about struggle, bad choices, feeling trapped, and believing there was no way out.
Daniel opens up about what it was like to go down the wrong path, face adversity and reach a point where changing his life seemed almost impossible.
But this isn’t a story about where you came from.
It’s about what happens when you decide you’re not going to stay there.
Through determination, resilience and a willingness to confront the things holding him back, Daniel began to break through the adversity and pave a completely new path for himself.
From feeling like there was no way out… to building a life he could be proud of.
This is a conversation about second chances, personal responsibility, resilience and the power of changing direction, no matter how far you’ve gone down the wrong road.
The Overload Episode is a reminder that your past doesn’t have to define your future.

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Season 10 Finale | Stripped Back Podcast
We’re closing out Season 10 with John Slattery and Keith Moore from Assemble Pro.

We get into how technology is changing the way tradespeople run their businesses, from estimating and invoicing to managing projects, winning work and creating a more professional customer experience.
We talk about the story behind Assemble Pro, why simplicity is so important when building technology for the trades, and how getting the numbers right from the start can make a huge difference to a project.
We also look ahead at what’s coming next, including the potential impact of AI on the construction industry and how technology could change the way tradespeople work in the years ahead.
A great conversation to finish off Season 10.
Check out what Assemble Pro has to offer at www.assemblepro.com

Thanks to everyone who has listened, watched, shared and supported the podcast throughout the season.
That’s a wrap, See you soon on Season 11.

Podcast Sponsor: Snickers Workwear 
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Podcast Venue: N2 Electrical Wholesalers 
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