Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel take a look at all the latest topics from the world of Painting and Decorating including product launches, top tips, and special guests.The boys will also be joined by some of the biggest names from across the industry giving their view on the latest news and developments.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 49:03
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall are joined by decorator Jason Savage from Novitas Decorators to discuss how he’s adapting his business — from shopping around for materials and…
Sep 22, 2026 · 46:59
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into whether now is the time for tradespeople to make the switch to an electric van. The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders has reported…
Sep 15, 2026 · 22:47
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look at the impact of unplanned time off - and how losing days on the tools can quickly mean losing money too. They’re joined by decorators who…
Sep 8, 2026 · 36:56
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel react to a new BCIS report showing that the cost of decorating work rose by 4.1% in the year to early 2026 — more than double the increase recorded…
Sep 1, 2026 · 47:16
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look back at the decorating jobs that went wrong, became a nightmare, or simply turned out to be far more trouble than they were worth. They’re…
Aug 25, 2026 · 45:36
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall tackle the paperwork, admin and other jobs that come with running a trade business. Todd admits he’s been struggling with a mental block when it…
Aug 18, 2026 · 46:04
From dealing with customers who want to watch you work, colour-matching between different brands and damaged dust sheets, to awkward cancellations, cash payments, van damage,…
Aug 11, 2026 · 47:57
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Jason Savage of Novitas Decorators, a successful South East London-based painting and decorating business. Jason talks about growing…
Aug 4, 2026 · 32:15
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into some new products, tools, workwear, materials and ideas that are on the market, that some in the trade might not be aware of. Wayne De…
Jul 28, 2026 · 37:34
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Decorators about what to do if you get second feelings about a job - either in the quoting phases or once you've taken it on. Joel…
Jul 21, 2026 · 26:40
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by two Decorators who have been invited on to help Todd with a tricky upcoming exterior project. Guests: Bryan Dennett & Steve Timbrell.
Jul 14, 2026 · 44:49
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Painters & Decorators about how far you take the finish and dealing with those "while you're here" requests. Is it people pleasing…
Jul 7, 2026 · 34:06
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about their use of ladders on exterior and interior projects. There's also some chat about trial and error with ladder set ups and past…
Jun 30, 2026 · 33:12
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about going above and beyond for little reaction or the times where you work longer than you quoted for. Could you build that time into the…
Jun 23, 2026 · 27:51
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into the approach to getting what we need for the work. They talk about shopping around, whether we get stuff ourselves or leave it to the…
Jun 16, 2026 · 30:02
Joel and Todd talk to Ashley Woodcock (A Woodcock Decorators) & Andy Hamilton (AR Decor) about the worst places they've ever worked. There's stories about unhinged customers,…
Jun 9, 2026 · 37:57
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about the common and hidden hazards faced by decorators. They talk about breathing in bad stuff, working in grotty houses, working from height…
Jun 2, 2026 · 46:34
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel find out about the approach to taking on the trade in the US as well as some of the innovation and exciting products coming to the UK from America.…
May 26, 2026 · 29:48
In this episode, Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel chat with decorators who are using their skills to make a real difference through community projects. They catch up with Jen The…
May 19, 2026 · 34:48
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by travelling mural artist Kathleen Dieux to explore how she uses VR technology to design and deliver large-scale artwork around the…
May 12, 2026 · 36:07
In this episode, Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss tools, materials and anything new they have been looking into. From improvements with existing tools, to VR - this episode…
May 5, 2026 · 36:38
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite Chris Ordinaire and Peter Clark to join them and share three game changing/career defining changes they made to their business. Joel and…
Apr 28, 2026 · 31:11
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to Dan and Sarah from 'The Ugly Duckling Kitchens' talk about their story and journey with the business over the past 13 years. Dan talks…
Apr 21, 2026 · 47:01
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel check in with some fellow Decorators so that they can compare notes on what demand is like currently. Sian Francis gives a perspective from…
Apr 14, 2026 · 35:51
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk to Marc Silver from Murwalls about some of their amazing community based projects that's seen them re-shape the underpasses and town centres…
Apr 7, 2026 · 31:31
Joel Bardall has had a tricky time with a customer that has no trust in tradespeople after being knocked in the past. Joel and Todd talk about the frustration that this can cause…
Mar 31, 2026 · 39:14
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel follow up last week's show with a conversation about spotting customer red flags. James Reeve from Royal Spa Decoration talks about his experience…
Mar 24, 2026 · 32:40
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Painter & Decorator - Michael - about his nightmare situation with a customer that's seen him massively out of pocket and…
Mar 17, 2026 · 43:38
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by two brand new guests on the show to follow up last week's 'Does It Really Matter' topic and discuss why they do certain things the…
Mar 10, 2026 · 37:50
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel address some comment opinions found online about the trade and ask - "Does it really matter!?" There's comments on workwear, qualifications, using…
Mar 3, 2026 · 39:12
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to tradespeople who have had careers as professional athletes. Marlie Packer OBE talks about her incredible Rugby Union career playing for…
Feb 24, 2026 · 27:56
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about their approach to decorating our own home and how far they go in achieving a professional finish when it's their own free time, money…
Feb 17, 2026 · 30:34
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into the production process of paint, find out what makes paint cost what it does, some of the innovation, research and development and what…
Feb 10, 2026 · 36:21
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel ask Decorators to join them and share some of their tips, tricks and advice. Todd also asks Joel for some advice for an upcoming job. Guests: Colin…
Feb 3, 2026 · 28:34
Joel and Todd take a week to answer some questions sent into the show. There's bits on about rules of the trade, confessions, debates online & more!
Jan 27, 2026 · 33:56
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall share two stories of good will and charity with a Painting & Decorating angle to them. The first story is about Emmaus - a homeless charity who is…
Jan 20, 2026 · 35:48
After doing a show recently about putting up prices, Joel and Todd look at how you can make little improvements and tweaks to your business to justify customers paying for a…
Jan 13, 2026 · 26:34
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about their approach to driving for work. They touch on the most frustrating aspects of driving as a tradesperson, from the worst kinds of…
Jan 6, 2026 · 43:33
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into whether it's a must to put your prices up for the year ahead. Joel and Todd discuss the rising cost of things - both on the tools and in…
Dec 16, 2025 · 35:39
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talks about what 2025 has been like for many in the trade. Gary Burton joins the show to give his thoughts and a bit of an overview on what he…
Dec 9, 2025 · 32:59
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into the argument as to whether too many methods, tips about working with materials and skills are being shared with the public on social…
Dec 2, 2025 · 47:06
Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel talk about other trades 'doing the painting as well' when the client asks. Danny Madden, General Builder & Roofer talks about when he will and won't…
Nov 25, 2025 · 35:30
Joel and Todd react to a news story and survey that placed Decorators LAST (8th overall) as the most unfit trade in construction. Retired Olympian turned Decorator, Dan Jervis…
Nov 18, 2025 · 39:39
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into why so many are saying they're considering giving up the trade and finding a new career path. Dan Rolfe joins the show to talk about his…
Nov 11, 2025 · 37:15
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel set up some scenarios they've faced and discuss ways in which they've solved them.
Nov 4, 2025 · 38:32
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Sian Francis, Who talks about the incredible success and rapid growth of her business. Sian talks about her start in Painting &…
Oct 28, 2025 · 37:39
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to Decorators about how to predict your timeline and plot out a timeline accurately on jobs. Joel and Todd talk about the trial and error,…
Oct 21, 2025 · 38:50
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Decorators to talk about their worst mistakes and how they solved them. Joel and Todd also share their own and what they've done to…
Oct 14, 2025 · 32:15
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk to Decorators about their working habits and practices. This means everything from prep work and taking time for quotes/estimates to bringing…
Oct 7, 2025 · 43:35
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk ask decorators to share some of the bizarre stories they have from working in domestic properties over the years. Guests include: Jen Gardner…
Sep 30, 2025 · 34:50
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow Decorator, Joe Hunt, about the challenges he had trying to become qualified, finding training options that worked for him and the…
Sep 23, 2025 · 49:34
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into a range of options for vehicles best suited to the trade. Carl Brookes from Trade Vans UK talks about the vehicle types and makes that he…
Sep 16, 2025 · 39:17
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the things they would never do in the trade and also invite two Decorators to join them and share their own exmaples. Guests include: Peter…
Sep 9, 2025 · 35:54
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel recap their experiences and involvement at Fix Fest last week and also catch up with well known Plasterer, Leigh Griffiths AKA The Tape Slayer.…
Sep 2, 2025 · 49:30
Heather Isherwood, a Canadian Decorator based in Reading, Berkshire talks about her experiences finding a career and running a business in Painting & Decorating and the story of…
Aug 26, 2025 · 23:31
Joel and TVJ discuss some of their favourite and least preferred colours to work with. They also talk about colour names and play some voice notes from friends of the show about…
Aug 19, 2025 · 36:00
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about inner strength and weakness and how both play a part in the nature of working in and running a business in the Decorating industry. Todd…
Aug 12, 2025 · 41:35
Join Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall as they look back on their early days on the tools. They share the pivotal mistakes, family influences, and formative experiences that defined…
Aug 5, 2025 · 23:34
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Scottish Decorator from the Highlands, Craig Murphy AKA The Kilted Painter. Craig talks about his experiences filming for Channel 5…
Jul 29, 2025 · 22:57
Justine Horne from Justine Lisa Designs & Decorates joins Joel and Todd to tell the story behind a 40m2 mural created for The Royal British Legion Care Home in Broadstairs.…
Jul 22, 2025 · 41:24
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how far they would go to get even with a customer that messed them about when it comes to payment. They ask fellow decorators, Sean…
Jul 15, 2025 · 35:18
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about what the public are willing to pay for a professional decorators services. They react to a recent viral post that questioned a quote…
Jul 8, 2025 · 38:27
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about their experiences working through the summer, working in the extreme heat, stories from working through previous summers and give a bit…
Jul 1, 2025 · 40:36
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Terry from 'A Touch of Colour' who talks openly about his upbringing, stuggles with addiction, crime, ADHD and prison. Terry talks…
Jun 24, 2025 · 29:05
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about occasions on jobs where they've had little wins and also the times where you need to know when to cut your losses. Joel and Todd both…
Jun 17, 2025 · 34:29
Andy Hamilton from AR Decor & Lily Moore join Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel to talk about their experiences together as master and apprentice. Andy talks about how he got Lily…
Jun 10, 2025 · 26:08
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined in the studio by Ryan Painter from Rocket Decorating Services Ltd. Ryan talks about how he got into the trade from working in…
Jun 3, 2025 · 23:15
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about decorating hack or 'MacGyvers' they've invented and come across while working on projects. They also invite experienced Decorator, Bryan…
May 27, 2025 · 32:43
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite a range of professional decorators to join them and discuss their experiences with regards to price rises and dips in quality with finishes.…
May 20, 2025 · 24:26
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall feature two mural artists who are creating some incredible work on social media. Mr. Murals talks about his work for Jason Derulo, his NHS…
May 13, 2025 · 28:29
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how their first half of the year has been professionally and how they're getting on with all of the goals and plans they discussed on…
May 6, 2025 · 29:48
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall are joined by Wesley Knight (@wkpd1986 on Instagram) to discuss his approach to some incredible work on exteriors and resoration projects. Joel and…
Apr 30, 2025 · 27:51
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk to VAT Man Andrew Jones and find out about why and at what point you need to go VAT regestered. They also look into implementing an AI…
Apr 22, 2025 · 35:24
James Wildish from XOX Coatings joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel to discuss his career in the trade. James talks about how he got his start as a ‘chancer’ and quickly became…
Apr 15, 2025 · 34:52
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite Carpenter, John Argyle & Plumbing and Heating Engineer, John Cruickshank, to join them and discuss their approach to pricing and quoting for…
Apr 8, 2025 · 28:35
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite decorators to join them and discuss myths and misconceptions from the trade. Peter Clark talks about misconceptions apprentices and students…
Apr 1, 2025 · 32:51
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite Callum Bonner, from Pristine Decor Ltd and Bryan Dennett from LF Dennettt & Son, to join them and discuss pricing, quotes and writing up job…
Mar 25, 2025 · 19:57
Joel and Todd have talked a lot over the years about the good and bad aspects of working for friends and family. On this episode, they share some never before heard stories, both…
Mar 18, 2025 · 27:36
Ashley Woodcock joins Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel and shares his incredible life story on and off the tools. Ashley talks about his amateur boxing experiences, unlicensed…
Mar 11, 2025 · 29:58
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel invite decorators to join them with problems they need to solve, or have been challenged by on past jobs. Alex Woodward, shares some recent…
Mar 4, 2025 · 30:13
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk to fellow decorators about their experiences hanging wallpaper, the demand for this in the market currently, how to charge appropriately and…
Feb 25, 2025 · 25:27
Todd Von Joel & Joel Bardall discuss how they go about indentifying red flags early on and throughout the job with regards to customer communication. Joel and Todd give some…
Feb 18, 2025 · 30:30
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined again by Colin Bidwell from Paint Shack to do a deep dive on paints and products. Colin talks about the new tools and paints on the…
Feb 11, 2025 · 28:38
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Colin Bidwell (Paint Shack) to discuss his experiences in the trade. Colin talks about how he got into the trade, spraying, thoughts…
Feb 4, 2025 · 23:39
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel get some practical advice for managing your money from two members of the trade that have found sensible ways to handle their finances. Guests…
Jan 28, 2025 · 25:18
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss all the different ways you can approach various aspects of the trade
Jan 21, 2025 · 31:32
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by Jamie Bourne from Abode Academy to discuss all the training, technology and possibilities to earn good money with a spray set up in…
Jan 14, 2025 · 21:57
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about their plans for the year ahead, the changes they plan to make and changes you may consider making this year professionally and personally
Jan 7, 2025 · 17:44
Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel pick up where they left off last year and this time look at the good, bad and ugly side of marketing and advertising your business. They invite…
Dec 10, 2024 · 30:39
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the good, bad and the ugly aspects of how domestic decorators work and the habits of their clients
Dec 3, 2024 · 28:14
Joel Bardall talks about the recent mural he created in a long time customer's house. Joel and Todd talk to a decorator that specialises in wallpaper murals and also talk to…
Nov 26, 2024 · 28:59
Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel look at the recent 'Project 7000 - The Lost City' campaign from On The Tools, which saw street signs pop up in ten cities around the UK to raise…
Nov 19, 2024 · 29:48
Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel invite top quality & award winning Decorators to join them and give some advice for newer members of the trade when it comes to avoiding common…
Nov 12, 2024 · 33:56
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss some controversial takes and opinions about Painting & Decorating and the role of the professional Decorator
Nov 5, 2024 · 33:10
Joel Bardall & Todd Von Joel pick up on last week's topic and discuss how you can extract more profit from a job with less spent on products, while also achieving a good end…
Oct 29, 2024 · 25:28
Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall address the cost of living crisis and whether it's giving Decorators no other option but to raise their quoted costs... or whether it means clients…
Oct 22, 2024 · 24:53
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by three members of the trade to discuss what they've found recently with regards to material cost, quality & some of the new and…
Oct 15, 2024 · 21:53
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look at the ways in which you can be a busy fool in the trade and how to avoid it. Being a busy fool can mean you have no work life balance, work…
Oct 8, 2024 · 30:24
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel are joined by guests who have had bad things happen to them to discuss their experiences and how they handled the adversity they faced. Guests…
Oct 1, 2024 · 33:13
Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss the end of the exterior season as they finish up their final exterior jobs for 2024. They talk about how it's all gone this year, what the…
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