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ELECTRICIANS PODCAST

A weekly, unvarnished chat for and by working UK electricians, covering on-site stories, industry politics, and trade-specific banter.

The brief

An informal, often live-streamed, roundtable discussion for UK electricians that feels like a conversation with colleagues after a long day. It tackles everything from career progression and on-site safety debates to direct critiques of industry bodies like the NICEIC. The tone is raw, full of trade-specific banter, and directly engages with the live YouTube audience.

Its raw, unpolished, and often confrontational style stands out. Unlike more formal trade podcasts, it directly engages with live chat and isn't afraid to dive into industry politics from a working contractor's unfiltered perspective.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Hosted by Sam McDoull, a UK-based industrial and commercial electrician, this podcast is a weekly roundtable for tradespeople. Often joined by co-hosts like Mark Allison and Ricky Howell, the show features candid conversations with other electricians about the realities of the job, from career progression and regulations to on-site controversies. The podcast started around September 2020 and was previously known as 'Electrician's Guide to Everything' (EGTE).

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Credentials & credits

  • Industrial and commercial electrician
  • Experience on major London projects
  • Experience managing projects for the NHS and private hospitals
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
uk
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    DAVO SAVO RECAPS HES LATEST VIDEO THAT DESTROYED THE NICEIC - ELECTRICIANS PODCAST

    A representative episode covering industry controversy, where the guest discusses his viral video criticizing the NICEIC and his 'INAC' protest movement.

  2. 02
    WHITE COLLER SPARKS (NEW EPISODE) ELECTRICIANS PODCAST

    Marks the return of the podcast after a hiatus with original co-host Ricky Howell, kicking off a new series on career progression from the tools to management.

  3. 03
    WHITE COLLAR SPARKS HOW TO DEAL WITH THE HEATWAVE - ELECTRICIANS PODCAST

    A classic co-hosted chat that showcases the show's dynamic, featuring a spirited debate on the practicalities of enforcing PPE rules during a heatwave.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

The show is a mix of co-hosted chats and guest interviews, though the 'interviews' are highly informal. Host Sam McDoull builds rapport by treating guests like peers, sharing his own parallel experiences and opinions. He often opens by clarifying the guest's specific role in the trade ("Are you a commercial/industrial subcontractor?") and probes with practical questions about the consequences of their actions ("What's your plan moving forward?") or personal context ("How old are you?"). The conversation flows organically between serious industry critique and light-hearted banter.

The format is a loose, conversational roundtable, often with co-hosts (Mark Allison, Ricky Howell) and a guest. It's frequently live-streamed on YouTube, with host Sam McDoull actively reading and responding to audience comments. The tone is informal and humorous, heavy on in-jokes and personal anecdotes from the trade.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

8 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

craft

1
  1. Q.01

    Are you a commercial/industrial subcontractor?

    Often asked early to clarify a guest's specific background and area of expertise within the trade.

controversy

1
  1. Q.01

    Did you expect your video/content to get the reaction it did?

    Posed to guests who have caused a stir on social media to explore the impact of their content.

personal

2
  1. Q.01

    How old are you?

    Used to frame discussions about a guest's career timeline and the shared physical demands of the job.

  2. Q.02

    Are you at the stage where the days are getting harder physically?

    A rapport-building question that connects host and guest on the common physical toll of the electrical trade.

future

1
  1. Q.01

    What's your plan moving forward after making this big change?

    This question probes the practical, real-world consequences of a guest's significant decision or public stance.

process

3
  1. Q.01

    What exactly is the process for [a specific industry rule, like notifying building control]?

    Seeks to clarify the practical application and bureaucracy of industry regulations from a peer's perspective.

  2. Q.02

    How would you manage [a specific on-site problem]?

    A practical scenario posed to explore a guest's problem-solving approach, particularly in a management context.

  3. Q.03

    Are you active on social media or creating content?

    A common opening question for guests who are known for their online presence in the electrical community.

Signature segments

  • · Teasing co-host Mark Allison about his forehead
  • · Engaging directly with the live YouTube chat
  • · The sign-off: "Electricians Podcast. We are out."
  • · Referring to the host as the 'electrical podfather'
  • · Discussing the podcast's original name: 'The Electrician's Guide to Everything'

Topics covered repeatedly

Electrical career progressionSite managementOn-site safety and PPECompetent Person Schemes (NICEIC, NAPIT)UK wiring regulations (BS 7671)Subcontracting and agency workTool reviewsIndustry politicsSocial media for tradespeopleApprenticeships
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Typical guest

Guests are typically other working electricians, often those with their own social media presence or a strong, controversial opinion on a current industry issue. The show books peers from the tools, not outside experts.

Recent guests
  • Richard Cockerline
    on RICHARD COCKERLINE LIVE ON ELECTRICIANS PODCAST
  • Dave (DSES.UK)
    on DAVO SAVO RECAPS HES LATEST VIDEO THAT DESTROYED THE NICEIC - ELECTRICIANS PODCAST
  • Kimmy the Spark
    on Kimmy is losing her qualifications - ELECTRICIANS PODCAST
  • Will from Navitas
    on SPDs are you BREAKING the LAW with will from Navitas - ELECTRICIANS PODCAST
  • John from Artisan
    on JOHN FROM ARTISAN IS BACK (CARNAGE) - ELECTRICIANS PODCAST
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
6.8K
6,830
Avg views / video
3.2K
Trailing window
Total views
665K
664,925
Videos published
259
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast appears to be listener-supported, with a "buy us a coffee" link in the description and no sponsors mentioned in the reviewed episodes.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of the Electricians Podcast?
The main host is Sam McDoull, a working industrial and commercial electrician in the UK.
What is the format of the show?
It's an informal roundtable discussion, often with co-hosts and a guest, that is frequently live-streamed on YouTube. It is not a structured interview show.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, it is a weekly podcast.
What topics does the podcast cover?
The show covers topics relevant to working UK electricians, including industry news, regulations, on-site challenges, career changes, and critiques of trade organizations.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
How can I contact the show?
The show provides a WhatsApp number (07492 330 042) in its public description for listeners to get in touch.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthResearchedHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Electricians Podcast - UK Podcastsuk-podcasts.co.uk
  2. [02]Apprentice 121 Podcast E2 With Sam McDouall - YouTubeyoutube.com
  3. [03]Sam VS Jamie about IET, and everything electrical - Podcastpodcasts.apple.com
  4. [04]Become an ELECTRICIAN the right way! - The Electrical Academy - GOLD CARD - JIB- ECSyoutube.com
  5. [05]Electricians Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  6. [06]Electrical Ramble with Electricians Ricky & Sam from Electricians Guide to Everything Podcast (EGTE)youtube.com
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