Industry heavyweights discussing controversial topics like spec breaking, competency, and testing.

A newly launched podcast is shaking up the architectural ironmongery trade, tackling the issues that get the door and door hardware trade fired up.

Locks, Knobs and Two Smoking Barrel Bolts, the first podcast of its kind in the sector, features industry heavyweights discussing controversial topics like spec breaking, competency, and testing.

Hosted by former Architectural Ironmongery Journal Editor Helen Curry, Locks, Knobs and Two Smoking Barrel Bolts takes a straight-talking, irreverent approach to industry hot topics. Available on all major platforms - Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Spotify, and Deezer - the podcast releases new episodes monthly. The debut episode, titled Breaking Bad: What’s Happening with Spec Breaking? features three leading figures from the AI trade discussing this challenging industry issue.

“We aim to bring a no-nonsense, candid perspective to the issues that get everyone in the door and hardware trade fired up,” said Curry. “Expect lively debates and deep dives from top names in the sector. We’re eager to spark conversations across the trade with independent voices on the topics that truly matter. Upcoming episodes will explore areas such as competency, the future of traditional AIs, the decline of BS476, and testing standards.”

The podcast encourages trade professionals - and those outside the industry - to join the discussion on LinkedIn, where they can share their views, suggest future topics, and even volunteer as guests.

For more details: visit www.ironmongerypodcast.co.uk.