Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and features interviews with industry professionals and a variety of irrelevant, fun stuff that we hope you will enjoy. Trust us, we are just two regular guys with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions. #construction #trades #tradetalk #plumbing #mechanicalsystems #buildingtrades #hvac #heatingandcooling
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Hosts John Mesenbrink and Mike Segreti talk in-depth about rock n' roll music.
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Scarlet Begonias with Danielle Laird
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Send us a text This week the fellas catch up with good friend Danielle Laird, Sales Manager - National Accounts at Bradford White Corporation. In addition to her day to day, Danielle is actively involved in many industry organizations including American Supply Association where she sits on the Women in Industry and Embracing the Future Boards, PHCC…
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Send us a text As heating season approaches, we talk with Elliott Willie with Weil-McLain to talk about heat pumps, hydronics and a concerted effort for sustainability. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at …
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Send us a text Fresh off the PHCC CONNECT show in Birmingham, the guys talk with Matt Sonnhalter about the elephant in the room. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspe…
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From the Floor with Erica Barnes & Jason Pritchard
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Send us a text This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, recorded from the PHCC CONNECT show floor last week, the guys talk with Erica Barnes, owner of General Plumbing and Air out of Florida and the incoming PHCC president, Jason Pritchard, co-founder of PRiCOR Technologies out of the Seattle area. The For The Pro® app is available for b…
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Send us a text This week, the boys talk with Adam Rotherham, owner of SoCal's Down Under Drainage. We talk about his journey from Australia to the UK to the States, and we talk working the Olympics, keeping fit, traffic in LA, and electrification and the short-term economy. Great conversation. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Andr…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about some unique flying experiences, Nexstar Super Meeting, ServiceTitan Pantheon, and celebrity passings. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing …
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Propane: "The Best Steward for the Environment"
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Send us a text As we approach National Propane Day next Monday, October 7, the boys talk about the numerous benefits of propane with Bryan Cordill, director of residential business development for the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), and Matt Blashaw, of whom you may know from his HGTV and DIY network TV show days, and these days his …
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American Plumber Stories S5 Ep1 — Maui Plumbing
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Send us a text Nearly one year removed from the fires in Lahaina, Spencer Brown joins the guys as they talk to Ray Michaels, owner of Maui Plumbing, about the entire APS experience, and how that island is rebuilding. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscr…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the guys talk about the best states to be in the trades. You'll see a trend forming with this recent study. Also, we talk most Google searched jobs, and some other housekeeping notes. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other w…
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Move that Bus! A Conversation with Ty Pennington
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Send us a text The boys catch up with Ty Pennington of reality TV fame as he talks about his involvement with the trades, talks openly about ADHD, and finding your path and worth. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction …
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Roll Tide! Talking Everything Birmingham with PHCC's Bobby Mosca
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Send us a text The boys talk all things Birmingham with Bobby Mosca, Executive Director for the PHCC of Alabama, as the city gets set to host PHCC Connect October 7-10. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at …
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Send us a text The boys talk about some random never. C'mon, that can't be true, right?! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanic…
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Send us a text Julian Scadden, CEO of Nexstar Network, joins the boys to talk all things Nexstar, the upcoming Super Meeting, and his journey from growing up in NYC to CEO. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk tragic biking accident, college football mascots, and a recent IG Live where guest Aiden Divelbiss said that he was told by a guidance counselor that he was too smart for the trades. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget abou…
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Send us a text Mike Prencavage Jr. cohosts with Tim to talk Season 5 of American Plumber Stories. Pfister's Spencer Brown, country star and host of APS Craig Morgan, and Marc Womack, Sub7 producer, join the show. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe …
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Send us a text On this Friday bonus episode, the boys provide a public service by translating some of the slang used by teens today. Good stuff! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG …
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Plumbing Innovation with Bradley's Cassie Keeler
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Send us a text On this Appetite for Construction episode, the boys talk with Cassie Keeler, product manager of commercial handwashing for Bradley Company. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your fa…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys welcome in Gary Parker Jr, Watts, to discuss Backflow Prevention Day, and why backflow is an essential part of plumbing. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow P…
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On the Road with Hammerhead Trenchless
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Send us a text This week the boys talk with Jeff Urbanski, Sr. Manager, Marketing & Training at HammerHead Trenchless Equipment about the company's product and services. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at…
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Send us a text The boys are back on this Friday Shorty as they discuss the expired passports, Olympics and this weekend's Metallica concert. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plu…
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Send us a text Follow your passion. "If you are passionate about your job, you are happy," says Mark Hedstrom, Executive Director of the Skilled Careers Coalition (SCC). SCC is focused on redefining skilled careers, inspiring a youth movement in skilled careers, and connecting young adults to careers that are enriching and fulfilling to close the s…
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Chipping on the 16th Green with Joe Cornetta
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Send us a text The boys talk with Joe Cornetta, co-owner of Cornetta Bros. Plumbing & Heating on Long Island. Joe is also "active" president of the PHCC. We talk shop, PHCC, electrification, giving back, and much more! The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subs…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about John's upcoming fishing trip and breakdancing at the Olympics. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Fo…
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Send us a text Did you know that July 25th is Hire A Veteran Day? This week we talk with veteran Don Devine, who brings insight, expertise, and innovation to his position as President of PumpMan, a leading provider of onsite service, repair, and replacement of water and wastewater pumping systems found in commercial, industrial, municipal, and mult…
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Send us a text Tim & John head up to northern Wisconsin to talk with Jeremiah Brodie, business unit trainer for Franklin Electric's Little Giant. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite st…
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Send us a text Those crazy kids on social media are at it again, creating a trend called "rawdogging" where one flies long distances without leaving the seat, eating or drinking, listening to music, sleeping or watching video. The only thing they can do is watch the in-flight map. lol We talk flying, Dave Matthews' infamous anniversary, podcast sta…
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Send us a text This week the boys talk with Matt Sonnhalter, owner of the highly successful Sonnhalter business-to-tradesmen marketing firm in Cleveland. We talk Matt's early days in marketing, PHCC Connect in Birmingham, tool drives, whiskey and BBQ. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google ap…
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Send us a text The boys catch up with one of their favorite guests, Linda Hudek, LH Plumbing Services, to talk about what she's been up to lately, a relatively new diet she's been on, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the plumbing industry. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google ap…
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Send us a text John and Tim discuss last night's presidential debate and they also discuss John's latest article on Mechanical Hub regarding mental health. And, we talk about states that have highest addictive personalities. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the othe…
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Send us a text "Is your company valuable enough to have an expert help you?" asks Heather Ripley, founder and CEO of Ripley PR, a global public relations agency specializing in home service and building trades. We talk everything PR on the latest AFC podcast. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and G…
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Send us a text We've all heard the phrase, "happy wife, happy life." As we approach National HVAC Tech Day on June 22, the boys talk with Chris Magee, product manager, Friedrich Air Conditioning, and his role in the happy contractor, happy customer dynamic. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channel…
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Send us a text We caught up with the incredibly busy Nick Hotujec, owner of Cheddars Plumbing, Pittsburgh. With his wife to give birth any minute during the podcast, Nick talks about running a very successful plumbing business, while teaching an apprentice the ropes. Oh and he's a successful social media ambassador, having just been involved with O…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, the guys discuss the most searched jobs in Illinois, favorite cereals as a kid, and yes, Shazam, the song-identifying app. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing…
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Send us a text We talk with our good friend, Mike Prencavage Jr., owner, The Family Plumber, Los Alamitos, Calif., about jobsite safety and PHCC CONNECT in Birmingham, Ala. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast…
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Send us a text On this Friday Shorty, topics include D-Day, a recent trip to a Hammerhead Roadshow in St. Louis, sex-craved cicadas, the worst rated fast food and men's mental health. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hu…
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Send us a text No, this isn't a new revolutionary bicycle, although wouldn't that be cool? The boys talk with Pat Lando, Recode and John Lansing, CPD, PAE about urine recycling and circular sanitation. In other words, using your pee for agricultural use. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google…
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Send us a text This is as political as we'll get, but we briefly talk about the candidates, puppies and fishing. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mec…
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Modern Wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, First Supply
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Send us a text This week the boys talk about the current state and the future of wholesaling with Katie Poehling Seymour, President & CEO, First Supply, Madison, Wis. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at an…
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Send us a text As we near the Memorial Day weekend, and kick off the start of summer, let's not lose sight of what the day represents. On this Friday Shorty, the boys talk about the remembering those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and Tim talks about his service. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streamin…
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Send us a text The guys talk with Eric Girouard, founder and CEO of Brunt, a fast-growing workwear brand known for its innovative and durable boots and apparel. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of y…
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Send us a text On this Friday shorty, John talks about his recent trip to Scottsdale, AZ, and some takeaways from the Emerging Water Technology Symposium, and a driverless car? Take a listen. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mecha…
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Send us a text No, it's not a football term. It may be time to write a whole new chapter in your crisis emergency playbook with the emerging AI technology and deepfakes that could put your company, and your reputation, in peril. The boys talk to Josh Weiss, president of 10to1 PR, about this emerging concern, and what to do about it. The For The Pro…
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Send us a text On this Friday Bonus edition, the boys go inside the numbers of plumbing wages and opportunity. They also briefly talk about water heater and heat pump shipment numbers, and the results may shock you. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to…
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Capitol Ramblings with DC Dain Hansen
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Send us a text The boys catch up with good friend Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, the IAPMO Group. We talk upcoming election, infrastructure money, electrification, water initiatives and a typical day in the life for Dain. According to Dain, even the thinnest pancake has two sides. Okayeeee. The For The Pro® app is avai…
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Send us a text On today's Friday bonus episode, the boys talk about being happy, getting stoned, deepfakes, the Kentucky Derby, and a tool named Patrick. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your fav…
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Send us a text This week, we revisit the important and topical subject of job site theft. Two Chicagoland plumbing company owners, John Baethke, Baethke Plumbing and Kelly Castrogiovanni, Terry Plumbing Co., are joined by Matt Buckley, Director of Public Safety for the Village of Riverside, Illinois, and S.J. Peters, executive director, PCA of Grea…
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Digging Deep with Uponor's Daniel Worm
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Send us a text This week the boys head north to the valley of the apples—which, by the way, we find out has neither valleys nor apples—to talk with Daniel Worm, CPD, Portfolio Application Manager for Uponor North America. We talk kitting services, new acquisitions, and how Uponor creates products and services that make contractors generally more ef…
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Send us a text Houston-area home inspector Matt Brading (@texas.edge.inspect on Instagram) joins Tim and John as they talk about how cool his job really is and breaking the stigma of home inspection through social media. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Su…
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Send us a text The guys catch up on this Friday bonus podcast to talk about luck vs. hard work and play money. Click play. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective …
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Send us a text To the podcast, that is. Brent Ridley comes back to the show to talk about Miracle Mechanical, getting involved at trade shows, everything he is up to lately, and we get his views on social influencing. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subsc…
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