Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail John and Tim discuss the enormous crowds at IBS & KBIS, rooms at the Big D and in Beaver; not too mention products that caught their eye; workforce development focus; IAPMO's support of Judaline Cassidy's powerful plumber attitude and her new coloring book, as well as, "The House that She Built" book championed by Oatey. Subscribe to the Appetite for Constr...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk with the guys from Loyal Plumbing, Rapid City, S.D., which was the latest feature "Misfits" on the American Plumber Stories. Hear how plumbing changed the direction of co-owners Mark Falcon and Jeff Mulz, and it how it was the first time Jeremy Davis heard his mother say she was proud of him. Listen from the latest Season 3, Episode 5 of the APS serie...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk with DC Insider Dain Hansen, Executive Vice President, Government Relations, The IAPMO Group. We talk about what's hot in DC, anything new with the infrastructure bill, where those classified documents at, and why is DC so dysfunctional? #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #washingtonDC #DC #infrastr...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John welcome Dana Fischer, Director, Regulatory Strategy for Mitsubishi Electric, to the show to talk about the regulatory environment, heat pumps, and the what Mitsu is doing to help train and educate contractors. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #construction #constructionindustry #supportthetrades #trades #pl...

Send us Fan Mail With words like faster, harder, last longer, stud finder, penetrating radar, you'd think we were talking about a Viagra commercial, but alas we are talking about this week's World of Concrete show. Eric Aune joins the guys as Tim & Eric ventured to Vegas to talk tools. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #cross...

Send us Fan Mail At first we thought it could be an episode from "Game of Thrones," but talking with Chris Sbrocco, Pro Service Plumbing, Cleveland, we learn that the term "the freeze will provide" means that this time of year is a busy one and work is aplenty due to the frigid temps. Let's get to know Chris Sbrocco. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction...

Send us Fan Mail You've all seen them on the road. Tim and John have some fun as they talk with Kaitlyn Bross and Ben Godfrey, two Wienermobile drivers for Oscar Mayer. Why are we talkin' dogs on this podcast? Give it a listen. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing  #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #weinermo...

Send us Fan Mail The boys chat with Rinnai president Frank Windsor about the tankless water heater market, the new manufacturing facility in Griffin, Ga., Rinnai's training initiatives, and how he sees 2023 unfolding. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #tankless #tanklesswaterheaters #construction #constructionindustry #supportthetrade...

Send us Fan Mail A couple of weeks ago the John & Tim talked with Danielle "Twig" Browne about mental health. This episode the boys talk about physical health. As we both reach our 50s, we need to take health more seriously, whether we like it or not. Also, Tim learns what a parkway is. Check this banger out! #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plu...

Send us Fan Mail John is in a salty mood as he talks about the reaction to the chilling events that occurred in last night's NFL game between the Bills and the Bengals. As a man lay lifeless on the field, how appropriate were some Twitter comments? Does it give some people full license to be a pud? John & Tim also discuss New Year's resolutions. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appet...

Send us Fan Mail As Tim makes his way to Nawlins to see his Alma Mater, the fighting Wildcats of Kansas State, take on the Crimson Tide of Alabama, the boys talk sports on this episode. John tells the story of his brush with Hulk Hogan. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing  #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades  #holidays...

Send us Fan Mail John & Tim talk with Jeff Morgan and Tosha Everhart with Morgan Miller Plumbing, Grandview, Mo. They talk about the double entendre of the title, "Resuscitate," and how Morgan Miller is giving back, and how they are leading the way in finding the next best tradesperson. With Tosha on board, the social media side of the business has spiked, and how is she looking to g...

Send us Fan Mail Just wanted to use the word Gobbledygook. If "Seinfeld" was a show about nothing, this episode is x5. John tells a joke courtesy of the late, great Norm MacDonald, Tim gives a shout-out to Miracle Mechanical, and John recalls a trip overseas and how it relates to recording this bonus edition. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbin...

Send us Fan Mail John & Tim are joined by Ryan Kiscaden, whose book, "The Water Came To A Stop," recently hit the shelves. Ryan talks about his new book, the process, and the endeavor to write more books in the MEP trades. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing  #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #pathtothetrades #thewaterc...

Send us Fan Mail In light of the tragic events this week, the boys shift gears and talk with good friend Dave Yates about the recent trench collapse tragedy. Dave retells a story of when—nearly 50 years ago—he had to dig out three plumbers from a ditch, one unfortunately passing away on the scene. Fifty years later, why is this still happening? We discuss. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetite...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with Leonard Redway & Maserati Jemison of LRS Plumbing in Los Angeles. They were recently featured on the American Plumber Stories YouTube series Season 3, Episode 3 "Calendar Year."  #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing #americanplumberstories #ridgid #pfister #supportthetrades #mechanicalhub #plumbingper...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with one of our favorite guests, Danielle "Twig" Browne about mental health, especially around the holidays. This time of year can be especially overwhelming for people. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #mentalhealth #trades #supportthetrades #plumbing #HVAC #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective  Subscribe to the Appe...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk with Jim Schneider, Executive Director at PCI, Mountain States. No, that doesn't stand for the Potato Chip Institute, says Schneider. It's the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute. We talk in depth about his new book, "Fencebat," a chronicling of parenting challenges during COVID. In fact, he calls the book "A big kid's guide to pa...

Send us Fan Mail This Friday bonus, the guys talk about the future of social media, and some alernative options coming down the pike. Good Stuff. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #supportthetrades #socialmedia #plumbing #hvac #bluesky #mastadon #countersocial #tribel #cohost Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of you...

Send us Fan Mail Here's a little story, we got to tell ya, about two cool plumbers we know so well. They go by name of Danny G and his apprentice the young Mason T.  Rappers Delight we are not, but we catch up with Danny and Mason to talk about Mason's apprenticeship program, Danny's retirement, birth of the rapping plumber, America's Got Talent, Corvettes and more in this week...

Send us Fan Mail Scrooge and Grinch talk about some of their good memories of holidays past, and with this being the busiest travel holiday of the year, we reveal the best and worst airports in the country, according to the Wall Street Journal. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #holidays #happythanksgiving #bestairports #worstairports #air...

Send us Fan Mail This week the boys sit down with Jamie Quanrud, Resideo, to talk training. Jamie  holds the title of Training Offering Leader, which means she and her team are responsible for Resideo Academy, which is the training offering from Resideo. Resideo Academy provides the HVAC, plumbing and security professional access to the right training for the right job at the right time. #appetite...

Send us Fan Mail As Thanksgiving approaches next week, the guys have fun talking about their top holiday pet peeves. These two scrooges want to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #happyholidays #holidays #happythanksgiving #merrychristmas #scrooge #grinch #holidaypetpeeves Subscribe to the Appetite fo...

Send us Fan Mail We head to the great state of Texas to talk with Austin-area homebuilder Jared Gossett about the building industry, how he stays focused through tough times and how we find good workers. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective homebuilding #construction #constructionindustry #supportthetrades #trades #plumbing #skilledtrades #ho...

Send us Fan Mail Our very own Tim Ward talks about his experience as a U.S. army veteran and what it means to be a veteran who has served his country. We also talk about the perception of a soldier over the years and the difficulty of assimilating back into the "normal American" lifestyle. Thank you to all who have served. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #plumbin...