The MTDC Lounge
Matt TurnerMTDC Lounge is a weekly podcast where we chat with designers, builders, and problem-solvers about the messy, honest side of getting things built. No fluff. Just real talk, dry laughs, and lessons from the jobsite and studio.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Categories | EducationHow To | ||||
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In this episode, Matt sits down with Jaynell, who’s trying to create a second liveable area at home (and future-proof the space), but keeps running into the kinds of “gotchas” that can blow out cost, compliance, and resale value.
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Liveable space... more
Lighting designer Michelle Littlewood from Space With Spark joins the MTDC Lounge to break down why lighting is the finish that can elevate (or completely flatten) a home. The core message: plan lighting early—once structure is locked in—so you can s... more
If you’ve ever been told “council will take forever” and just accepted it, this episode is the reality check. Paige Carter from PAC Planning breaks down what town planners actually do, how NSW approvals are assessed, and why a well-prepped applicatio... more
DA approval is not the “easy admin step” people think it is. In this episode, Matt and Mitch break down what really happens between concept plans and DA lodgement—and why rushing this stage is the fastest way to trigger delays, rework, and expensive ... more
In this episode, Matt sits down with Rod Newman from Master Built Pools Newcastle and Hunter Valley for a straight-talking conversation about what actually goes wrong on pool projects, and how homeowners can protect themselves before they sign anythi... more
It’s the MTDC Lounge Christmas wrap-up. Matt and Mitch sit down for an end-of-year debrief on what 2025 taught homeowners about designing, renovating, and building.
Thank you everyone for tuning in this year, 2026 will bring some exceptional episode... more
In this episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt sits down with Michael Edwards from Shiels Property for a no-BS conversation about what really happens when buying, selling, and renovating property in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie market.
Michael pulls b... more
In this episode of The MTDC Lounge, Matt sits down with homeowner Lyn to unpack a renovation story filled with rising damp, mould, drainage failures, insurance setbacks, a faulty fireplace install, and a tighter budget.
Lyn recently bought a brick h... more
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