Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

About Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

The Stripped Back Podcast is where the conversation goes beyond the surface. Hosted by cousins Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan, two tradespeople from Dublin, Ireland. The Stripped Back Podcast looks beyond job titles to uncover the people behind the professions. From the trades and business to sport, entertainment, the arts and beyond, we sit down with remarkable people to explore the journeys that shaped them, the setbacks they overcame, the lessons they’ve learned, and what continues to drive them forward. Built on working-class values, authenticity and curiosity, these are honest conversations for anyone looking to grow in their career, business or personal life. Whether you’re an apprentice, entrepreneur, creative, business owner or simply someone who enjoys hearing real stories from real people, there’s something here for you. Join our growing community by following @thestrippedbackpodcast on Instagram. Proudly sponsored by Snickers Workwear Ireland and recorded in our self-built studio at N2 Electrical Wholesalers in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.

Publisher

Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2024

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

151 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   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 takes us back to the collapse of the Celtic Tiger, a period that changed the direction of his career and forced him to rethink what came next. Rather than standing still after the initial shock, he chose to keep moving, travelling to America to visit friends, experience life, and open himself up to new opportunities. What started as a change in plans became the beginning of a different journey, a reminder that sometimes the biggest opportunities come when life takes you somewhere you never expected to go. In true Stripped Back style, we get into the realities of navigating uncertainty, adapting when circumstances change, and having the courage to take a different path. Whether you’re working in the trades, building a business, pursuing a creative career, or figuring out your next move, this conversation is a reminder that a change of plan doesn’t have to mean the end of the journey. Podcast is sponsored by Snickers Workwear. www.snickersworkwear.ie Podcast is recorded from N2 Electrical Wholesalers. www.n2electrical.ie

2. 

   4 Oct 2026

   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, 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. If you have been affected by the conversation on this episode, please seek advice and consultation from the following available aid; Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800-341-900 Thank you for listening, this podcast is sponsored by Snickers Workwear Ireland. www.snickersworkwear.ie Recording from N2 Electrical Wholesalers www.n2electrical.ie

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   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 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. Main Sponsor: Snickers Workwear Recorded at N2 Electrical Wholesalers

Who has been a guest on Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

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• Gerard Cullen
• Steve Spade
• Keith Daly
• Shane Doherty
• Carl James

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

109,678

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.9 / 5

39 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

77

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