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Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

Stephen Buckley & Keith Delahan

Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan engage in thoughtful discussions on current events and hot topics, while also featuring notable guests who share their unique professional experiences and inspiring tales. Together, they delve into the motivations, reasoning, and methods behind their guests' chosen careers, Tune in to learn what drives these individuals in their careers and gain valuable insights from their experiences.

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S11 · E5
Sunday · 49 min
S11 E5 - David O’Connor - The Hidden Battle – Men's Mental Health (Part 1)
In this first part of a two part conversation, Stephen and Keith sit down with fitness and performance coach David O’Connor for an honest and deeply personal conversation about mental health, childhood experiences and the impact they can have long...
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S11 · E4
October 24 · 58 min
S11 E4 - with Chris McCarthy Part 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Chris McCarthy from CMAC Electrical, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan continue the discussion around the realities of working in the electrical industry in Ireland. We dive deeper into the challenges facing...
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S11 · E3
October 18 · 1 hr
S11 E3 - with Chris McCarthy Part 1
In Part 1 of this episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan sit down with Chris McCarthy from CMAC Electrical for a brutally honest conversation about the realities of running an electrical contracting business in...
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S11 · E2
October 11 · 1 hr 11 min
S11 E2 - Forged By Change with Pól Seoige
In this episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen and Keith sit down with Actor, Producer and Promotor, Pól Seoige for an honest conversation about life, career changes, and what happens when the future you had planned suddenly disappears. Pól...
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S11 · E1
October 4 · 46 min
S11 E1 - Finding Her Voice with Law Student Latisha McCrudden
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,...
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S10 · E12
September 30 · 1 hr 5 min
The Overload - Behind The Decks with Paul Webster
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...
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September 23 · 13 min
The Overload: Still Showing Up
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...
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S10 · E11
September 13 · 1 hr 14 min
The Overload: From Rock Bottom To Redemption with Daniel Bradley (2025)
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...
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S10 · E10
September 6 · 55 min
S10 E10: Price Jobs 10X Faster with Assemble Pro
Season 10 Finale | Stripped Back PodcastWe’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...
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S10 · E9
August 30 · 1 hr
S10 E9 - Dream It, Build It, Live It with Alan O'Connor
In this penultimate episode of Season 10, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan sit down with Alan O’Connor from ALS Tool Channel for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, his journey into social media, the trades industry, community, and the...
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S10 · E8
August 23 · 42 min
S10 E8 - ACL: The Road Back with Amy Gibbons (2025)
In this revisited and repurposed episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, we revisit our conversation we had in 2025 with GAA player and fitness instructor Amy Gibbons from Balbriggan.Amy shares her journey through GAA, fitness and the importance of...
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S10 · E7
August 16 · 1 hr 7 min
S10 E7 - Proof Of Work: The Dinny Collins Story
In this episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast, we sit down with Dinny Collins for a wide-ranging conversation about resilience, reinvention, business, Bitcoin, fitness and life.Dinny takes us back to the motorbike accident that changed the...
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S10 · E6
August 9 · 59 min
S10 E6 - The Brotherhood with Darren Reilly
In Season 10, Episode 6 of The Stripped Back Podcast, we sit down with Darren Reilly from The Brotherhood for an honest and powerful conversation about men’s mental health, accountability, personal growth and the importance of having the right people...
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S10 · E5
August 2 · 1 hr 8 min
S10 E5 - From The Irish Defence Forces To Entrepreneur with Conor Foster
This week on The Stripped Back Podcast, we’re joined by Conor Foster, Managing Director of Clifden Recruitment, founder of Top Drawer Talent, and host of the 10Forty Podcast. After having us on the 10Forty Podcast in 2025, it was only right that we...
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S10 · E4
July 26 · 1 hr 1 min
S10 E4 - One Of Our Own with Mikey Sheridan
This week on The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen and Keith sit down with fellow Balbriggan ourlad Mikey Sheridan of Lighthouse Electrical for an honest and insightful conversation about life in the electrical industry, building a business from the...
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S10 · E3
July 19 · 1 hr
S10 E3 - Going Out On Your Own with Eric Grant
In this episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan are joined by Eric Grant of KGE Electrical for an honest and insightful conversation about self-employment within the electrical industry. Eric shares his journey into...
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S10 · E2
July 12 · 1 hr 14 min
S10 E2 - The Story Behind Bereavement with Cian Doyle
Season 10 Episode 2 features Director, Writer and Actor Cian Doyle for one of the most honest and thought-provoking conversations we've had. Cian opens up about his deeply personal journey through grief, addiction and ultimately transformation,...
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S10 · E1
July 4 · 47 min
S10 E1 - From Darkness Into Light with Trevor Macken
We kick off Season 10 by sitting down with Trevor Macken from Ashbourne Paving, to explore his extraordinary journey from a troubled childhood and social anxiety to becoming a successful entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and business owner. Trevor...
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S10 · E5
June 24 · 9 min
Bonus Episode - Your Trade Is Not Your Limit
In this solo bonus episode, Stephen reflects on a career lesson that has shaped his journey both on and off the tools, the danger of limiting yourself.From starting out as an apprentice electrician to stepping into an Assistant Management role within...
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S10 · E5
June 19 · 11 min
Bonus Episode - Navigating Your Apprenticeship
In this bonus episode of The Stripped Back Podcast, Stephen Buckley takes a practical look at navigating the Irish apprenticeship system, using the Electrical Apprenticeship as a real-world example.Stephen breaks down the seven-phase apprenticeship...
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