Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail The team from Mechanical Hub Media continues its series of podcasts to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the impact is has our our building trade communities. Today we speak with Dave Holzhauer from Samaritan's Purse and Viktor Chulinskyi of Able Distributors in Chicago. Our goal is simple, we want to raise money and share stories of organizations with boots on...

Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Mike Fisher to recap round 1 of the NFL Draft. Cowboys make a possible stretch pick, wide receivers make a run and Georgia's D gets draft cred. We also preview the Mavs/Suns series. We dare you find more sports talk packed into 20 minutes! #niagarasportshub #plumbingperspective #mechanicalhub #mikefisher #thefishreport #nfldraft #nfl Subscribe to the Appetite...

Send us Fan Mail John and Tim make a return call to Carl Wehmeyer, Executive Vice President, Niagara Conservation to discuss Earth Day, water conservation, product innovation, stealth technology, Tesla of Toilets, SIMCON simulator flying, John's Workout Attire and other top of mind subjects. You just never know the vast knowledge Carl will drop on a podcast. Subscribe to the Appetite for Cons...

Send us Fan Mail We celebrate Earth Day today with Ingrid Mattsson, Director of Brand and Sustainability, Uponor, as we talk about the company's commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and just giving a hoot about the planet. #notdeadyetpodcast #mechanicalhub #uponor #sustainability #EarthDay #savingtheplanet #plumbing #piping #environmentalstewardship #carbonfootprint #plumb...

Send us Fan Mail The team from Mechanical Hub Media is embarking on a series of podcasts to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the impact is has our our building trade communities.  Our goal is simple, we want to raise money and share stories of organizations with boots on the ground serving meals, providing medical supplies, safe water and refugee relocation services to those in nee...

Send us Fan Mail This week we reconnect with Linda Hudek (@thebrunetteplumber). She's been quite busy since the last time we visited with her. In addition to running her own business, LH Plumbing Services LLC, she has been appointed as president of the Ohio Chapter PHCC, she's going to the RIDGID experience this summer and she recently celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary. We talk...

Send us Fan Mail This is definitely the way. This week we talk with the Plumberlorian @theplumberlorian about his journey into the trades, how his degree in Mass Communications has helped with his podcast, The BeskarCollarBoys, and his social media interactions. Does he consider himself a role model? Of course, and his Instagram is proof positive that he wants to uplift the trades. #notdeadyetpodc...

Send us Fan Mail The Niagara Sports Hub is back and better than ever with Mike Fisher. This week we tackle NFL free agency, the anniversary of the breakup of Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson, the NCAA's Final Four, and did someone say that Aaron Rodgers is a top 10 QB of all time?? You won't find more sports talk packed into 25 minutes. #niagaraconservation #niagarasportshub #mechanicalhub...

Send us Fan Mail The boys go to Cleveland to rock out and find out how the sauce is made with Oatey's The Fix podcast team of Doug Buchan and Katherine Lehtinen.  As one can image with podcast hosts, one thing leads to another and they discuss the focus, vision and value of podcasting, training at Oatey University, strengthening the trades and living in a van down by the river. We stand or fa...

Send us Fan Mail Bo knows Training, Bo knows Pressing, Bo knows Boarding, Bo knows Biking, Bo knows Bolognese, yes Bo knows a lot! The boys have a great time talking about his role in training at Viega, the hydronic's industry, his career path, hobbies and how important a work family can be times of need. We walk away knowing a lot more about Bo. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction pod...

Send us Fan Mail How is it running a small business in California? "It isn't what the brochure says. Don't let the palm trees fool ya, boys. It is not easy," says Mike Lomonaco, owner, Lomonaco Coast Plumbing, San Clemente, Calif. Sure, he is located on California's coast where the temperature is 70 degrees year round, but competition—from unlicensed guys—to insurance to k...

Send us Fan Mail I ain't stressin'. You stressin'? This week we talk with David Hesson, Hesson Plumbing, Pickerington, Ohio. David talks about his love for plumbing and riding Harleys, both of which are a tribute to old man. He also talks bout growing his business during the pandemic, bringing back plumbing in high schools, and his love for hunting and archery? #notdeadyetpodcast #n...

Send us Fan Mail The Niagara Sports Hub is back as we talk with Mike Fisher about the diva that is Aaron Rodgers, the NFL  Combine, the unfortunate state of affairs that is Major League Baseball and the Juwan Howard incident. Mike tells a cool story about being the first reporter ever to be "allowed" into the NFL Combine, and his wife needs a vacation. You won't find more sports pac...

Send us Fan Mail The boys talk with Diego Lujan, and his enthusiasm for the trades and teaching others is palpable. Diego is owner of Aphalete Plumbing, Heating, Air in Colorado Springs, and he runs and teaches at Plumb-Tech Trade School. A self-proclaimed visionary, his work isn't done as he sees these schools all across the country. We talk about his culture, tattoos, family, American Plumb...

Send us Fan Mail John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward discuss the 2022 WWETT Show in Indianapolis and share interviews with several exhibitors.  For those not familiar, WWETT stands for Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport and this show is the industry's biggest marketplace for exploring the latest technology, newest equipment, and the gaining insight into some great ideas. You...

Send us Fan Mail Recently retired Dave Yates, owner, F.W. Behler, York, Pa., talks about his journey into the trades, what aspects he misses, working with his wife Lois, staying active in the industry, and growing up with dyslexia. #notdeadyetpodcast #plumbingperspective #ndypodcast #mechanicalhub #daveyates #fwbehler #plumbing #plumbingretirement #HVAC #VRF #heatingandcooling Subscribe to the App...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back together for another round of the Niagara Sports Hub and it's hot and heavy with NFL Awards, Aaron Rodgers as MVP, Brian Flores, Head Coach Hiring Practices, Lack of Black Coaches, Systemic Racism, Crappy Pro Bowl and finally, the Super Bowl predictions!  Tim and Mike pick Rams 31-27 and JP takes the Bengals 27-24. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction...

Send us Fan Mail As part 2 of our AHR Expo coverage, we talk with Hot Rod Rohr about his experience at the show. As the lead trainer at Caleffi, the company made the difficult decision to pull out of the show so Hot Rod got the chance to walk the show floor, and he was an AHR ambassador for juniors and seniors from a local high school. He gave them a tour of the show floor and gave them the AHR ex...

Send us Fan Mail How was this past week's AHR show? John & Tim were impressed! And we talk to RIDGID's marketing maven Becky Brotherton and Michael Provenzano, product manager, about the buzz from the show, new products at the booth, the RIDGID Experience, and much more! #RIDGID #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #tools #powertools #ridgidwrenches #wrenches #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspe...

Send us Fan Mail The boys sit down with 2021 NASCAR Truck Series Champion Ben Rhodes as he talks about winning the championship, growing up racing, and his desire to race Indy cars. You don't want to miss this! #niagarasportshub #notdeadyetpodcast #nascar #benrhodes #racing #stockcars #truckseries #campingworldtruckseries Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favor...

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Nicole Bush, Press Officer, AHR Expo, on what to expect for next week's AHR Expo. With all safety and health protocols followed with the state of Nevada, Clark County and the Las Vegas Convention Center, AHR is a full-go as Nicole is excited to see everyone out and about again. Check out what she has to say about this year's AHR vibe. #notdeadyetpodcast #ndy...

Send us Fan Mail The boys endeavor to find the right words to put to bed the Dallas Cowboy's season, maybe a little of Chopin's Funeral March would be appropriate, but instead we talk coaching changes, player moves, too many penalties, John's Little League All-Star plate appearance and this week's NFL Playoff games. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of y...

Send us Fan Mail The boys spend time chilling with Steve 'Wheels' Wieland and talk beer, skiing, racing, diving and his nearly 50 years in the plumbing and heating industry. Oh, did we mention that we talk beer? #NTIBoilers #Beer #Racing #Skiing #Diving #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast  Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your fa...

Send us Fan Mail This week we talk Wild Card playoffs with Mike Fisher. Is the national media giving too much credit to the 49ers coming into Dallas? We also talk coaching carousel as a number of new vacancies have opened up. Dave Wannstedt, Jimmy Johnson's private plane, Jason Kelce, "is it smart to party the night before an NFL game?", and much more. We dare you to find more compe...

Send us Fan Mail This week we get up close and personal with Tim Brasher, Senior Vice President at Milwaukee Tool, as we talk about creating a brand, working with President Steve Richman, even prior to arriving at Milwaukee, huge growth at the company and the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band.  #milwaukeetool #nothingbutheavyduty #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #notdeadyetpodcast #ndypodcast #tools #co...