The Stripped Back Podcast By Insight:

Season 8 Episode 10, The Season Finale featuring Shay Lally on Restoration, Renovation and The Reality of Costs.

We get into:
The truth about renovation budgets (and why transparency matters)
Managing client expectations the right way.
Hidden costs people don’t see coming
Why trust and honesty are everything in this game.

Season 8… wrapped. And what a journey it’s been.
Before we get into the guest Interview, we kick things off with The Overload, taking a trip down memory lane and reflecting on the road that brought us here.
Taking in the 100+ episodes, unforgettable guests, big conversations, industry laughs, lessons learned… and even a few awards along the way.
From starting out with one mic and an idea to building a platform that’s now connecting trades, creatives, business owners and everyday grafters across Ireland and beyond, this one’s a moment to pause and appreciate the ride… and look ahead to what’s next.
Then we finish Season 8 strong.
Our finale guest is Shay Lally, restoration and renovation expert with years of hands-on experience bringing homes back to life.

Thanks for being on the journey with us 🤝
The Stripped Back Podcast by Insight

Season 5 Lookback | Road To 100 Series
Season 5 felt different… in the best way.

This was the season where the conversations got deeper, the stories got more personal, and the doors opened wider than ever before.
As part of our Road To 100 series, we’re taking a step back to reflect on a season that brought us into rooms we never expected — sitting down with guests from sport, music, finance, trades, and beyond — all with one thing in common… real, honest life experience.
We talked:
Mental health, Recovery, Career setbacks ,Reinvention, Resilience and what it really takes to come out the other side stronger
Season 5 wasn’t just interviews, it was storytelling.
Raw. Unfiltered. Human.
The kind of conversations that remind you you’re not on your own.
If you’ve been with us since day one — thank you.
If you’re new here, this is the perfect place to jump in.
This is The Stripped Back Podcast by Insight.
No fluff. No filters. Just real stories.

Season 4 was a big one for us.

In this compilation episode, we look back at some of the best moments from Season 4 as part of our Road to 100 Series. From the standout guest interviews to classic Overload Segment chats that had us laughing, debating, and thinking out loud.

This season marked a huge turning point for The Stripped Back Podcast. For the first time, we introduced video interviews, taking the podcast in a completely new direction. With that came new challenges, getting comfortable in front of the camera, figuring out lighting setups, re-learning sound, and adapting our flow to suit a visual format as well as audio.

It wasn’t perfect, but that’s exactly what made it real.

Season 4 was about learning on the job, pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone, and embracing the growth that comes with trying something new. This episode is a celebration of those moments, the wins, the lessons, and the laughs along the way.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in, supported the move to video, and stayed with us as we evolved the podcast.

Road To 100 Series – Season 3 | Finding Our Voice
Season 3 marked a real turning point for Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast.
This was the season where the numbers started to grow and, for the first time, people were reaching out asking could they come on the show. The conversations were landing, the message was resonating, and it became clear that what we were building was connecting with the trade community.
We began to mix things up creatively and started to truly own our craft, improving our storytelling, sharpening our interviewing style, and letting conversations flow more naturally. Season 3 was about confidence, rhythm, and learning how to let guests tell their stories in a way that felt authentic and unfiltered.
More big names joined us behind the mic, and we expanded the reach of the podcast even further with remote interviews from Australia, reinforcing that the trade industry’s challenges, experiences, and wins are shared worldwide.
At its core, this season was about giving every aspect of the trades a voice, from the everyday worker to industry leaders, and creating a space where real conversations could happen.
Looking back, Season 3 is where we truly felt like we were finding our feet in the podcast game and starting to understand the impact the show could have.

Road To 100 Series – Episode 2 | Season 2: Continuing To Build
In Episode 2 of our Road To 100 series, we take a proper look back at Season 2 of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, a season where the foundations were laid and the momentum really started to build.
Still recording audio-only episodes, Season 2 saw us significantly expand our reach, not just across Ireland, but into the UK trade industry as well. We were fortunate to sit down with a number of high-profile guests from across the sector, tackling important conversations and shining a light on topics that matter, with a strong focus on mental health awareness within the trades.
A huge step forward this season was moving our recording location into Mitie Facilities Management HQ in Dublin, whose support played a massive role in helping us grow and professionalise the podcast. Midway through the season, Robus Lighting came on board as our official sponsor, giving the show another boost and backing what we were trying to build.
One of the standout moments of Season 2 was being invited over to eFIXX Live in Skipton, where we sat down with the lads for a chat, a real slingshot moment for awareness of the podcast and what we stand for.
Throughout Season 2, we continued to evolve the show, pushing conversations forward, raising awareness around the trade industry, and giving space to the important issues often left unspoken.
This episode is a reflection on growth, opportunity, and continuing to build something meaningful, one episode at a time.