The 1840 Podcast
Taking a look at all things relating to Howarth Timber & Building Supplies and the merchanting industry. We’ll catch up with staff, suppliers, customers and hear all of the stories that make Howarth your merchant of choice. Get involved and let us know your thoughts.
Episodes
In a comprehensive conversation, Kronospan's Andy Moore and timber expert Gary Froggatt from Howarth Timber & Building Supplies delve into the history, characteristics, and future of key engineered wood products—OSB, MDF, and chipboard. Drawing on decades of industry knowledge, they explore how these materials have evolved from basic substrates to high-performance components used across modern construction and manufacturing.
Fro...
Join us as we focus on our Cheadle branch with Branch Manager Stuart Wilkinson and Sales Executive Dipak Naran, as they share the stories and focus on the community spirit that make Cheadle a vital part of the Howarth family. Get a true behind-the-scenes look at what makes this branch tick.
The 1840 Podcast is back for Series 2. We kick off with Imogen Howarth-Waugh, Alistair Howarth & Louis Howarth who are the youngest generation of the Howarth family working in the business.
Starting from summer jobs in the branches in their teenage years they've seen how their family business has turned into one of the largest independent merchants out there.
The first season of the 1840 Podcast has flown by and in the final episode of season one the hosts return to take a look back at their favourite moments.
Howarth x Andy’s Mans Club. We recently chose the UK’s fastest-growing men’s suicide prevention charity for our company charity and in this episode, we have Lucas Whitehead their head of Marketing and Partnerships. Him and our host Paul, dive into why men, especially in construction, still struggle to talk.
Lucas shares how the charity grew from one group in Halifax to 300 nationwide, supporting nearly 6,000 men each week. This isn...
Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Paul Cornford & Professor Alan Timothy
AI - the buzzword everyone's talking about. In this episode, Head of IS Paul Cornford and Professor Alan Timothy, CEO of Bubo.AI, explore its origins, real-world impact, and what it means for the future of work and business. Tune in to discover how AI can empower not replace, and why understanding it is key to staying ahead.
In this episode, host Danielle is joined by her twin brother and Wrexham AFC footballer, Will Boyle. Instead of focusing solely on football, they dive into the value of learning skills outside your main trade. From coaching and counselling to studying for a degree, Will shares how expanding his skillset has shaped his journey—on and off the pitch. A relatable conversation for anyone navigating career growth in football, merchantin...
Ever wondered about the fine line between control and chaos in our lives? In episode 20 of the 1840 podcast, we're joined by Reece Casey and Sam Lowe for what turns out to be an emotional, educational, and ultimately inspiring conversation about the impact of gambling addiction and the remarkable path to recovery.
In episode 20 of the 1840 podcast, host Paul Bullivant is joined by David Campion, the former England Squash Coach. Under his leadership, England secured 25 medals across four Commonwealth Games, became World Team champions five times, and European Team champions 42 times at both junior and senior levels.
We talk about some of the lessons David has learnt through elite coaching over the last 20+ years and how they can be applied t...
Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Nicola Ryan and Jason O'Hara
In episode 19 of the 1840 podcast, host Paul Bullivant is joined by Nicola Ryan (Rochdale) and Jason O’Hara (Fallowfield) to discuss a day in the life of a sales executive. We talk about the highs and lows of the role and what the crucial traits are to being successful and interestingly where do they find the resilience to keep bouncing back from rejection!
Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Jim Stafford, John Houston.
Paul is joined by Tim Whitehead and Jim Stafford from E.Tuplings and our P&H Category Manager John Houston to talk Air Source Heat Pumps and dispel some common myths about them.
We also look back at the history of builders merchants and ask the question - where have all the builder merchant smock jackets gone?!
Host Gavin Knowles
Guest: Angie Carless
Explore the language of colour with Anjie Carless from Cortex Training.
By recognising customers, colleagues or even family members' different colour energies, it can help you to improve your own communication and how you come across to others.
Anjie helps guide us through the Insight Discovery psychometric tool rooted in Carl Jung's psychology that utilises a four colour model: Firey Red, S...
Host: Alix Maude
Guest: Ginny Brown
Ginny Brown, Regional Sales Manager at Restec Roofing Systems, joins us to discuss how we can encourage young people to choose the construction industry as a career.
From her own second-career journey to her work promoting the industry in schools, Ginny shares insights on changing perceptions and attracting fresh talent to the trade.
Host Paul Bullivant
Guests: John Houston, Matt Binney & Simon Parker
In this episode, we’re getting into the history of Plumbing and Heating at HTBS: how it all kicked off, when it started, and how it’s grown over the years.
With Plumbing & Heating Category Manager John Houston, Barnsley P&H Manager Matt Binney & Grimsby P&H Manager Simon Parker they get stuck into the Builders Merchant vs. Plumber’s Merchant debate — chatting abou...
Host: Gavin Knowles
Guest: James Ballinger
Supermarkets deliberately ensure the smell of fresh bread makes it way on to the aisles to encourage us to buy fresh bread.
James Ballinger from the Behavioural Agency takes us on this journey to briefly explains of how businesses use behavioural sciences and customer bias' to influence behaviour.
Host: Paul Bullivant
Guests: Hayley Parker & Tom Howe
Our heritage goes back all the way to 1840 with some members of staff serving over 40 years of service but how do we encourage the younger generations into this old-school, well-established industry.
Hayley and Tom are two of our youngest Branch Managers both completing the BMF diploma in merchanting which helped them progress through their career and they give their insight on ...
With Paul Cornford and Jonathan Read they talk about how IT has changed since they joined the business in 1987…pre smart phones and the internet!
What challenges they faced to get PC’s in each branch and the various systems we’ve adopted between then and now.
Ben Jewell joins Paul Bullivant to talk about his experiences on both sides of the merchant and supplier fence.
And, very topically with the news at the moment, Ben also discusses social media and the adverse impact that it can have on our children.
With Martyn Hughes and Steve Baxter, a Wakefield branch focus talking about what makes the branch stand out in the business.
Learning all the stories of the branch past and present!
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.