Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail This week, Tim and John talk to Carl Pinto and Louise Prader from Bradford White as they talk about new tech and innovation from the company, as well as industry buzzwords such as electrification and heat pumps, and they talk workforce development with Bradford White's Industry Forward initiative. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite stre...

Send us Fan Mail What a treat! While at the WWETT Show in Indy, we run into Jay Amstutz, president, Ohio Power Tool, a primary tool supplier for contractors and businesses all over the country. Jay talks about the ever-evolving tool industry and the changes he's seen over his 17 years with the company. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channe...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John head to the beautiful part of the Southwest to talk with contractor Bob Dudley, co-owner of Harris-Dudley Plumbing & Heating. We talk about the company's roots, working snowmelt on multi-million dollar Park City homes, workforce development and what Bob and his company are doing to get more "yutes" into the trades. Subscribe to the Appetite for Co...

Send us Fan Mail Live from the AHR podcast pavilion, Louie the Boilerman and Danny G join the Tim & John as they discuss working together, attracting the younger generation to the trades, the importance of social media, and, of course, Danny busts out a Run DMC rap. Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the oth...

Send us Fan Mail Straight outta AHR, we talk with Jennifer Russell, Segment Development Manager, Lochinvar, LLC and Dino Pioli, Senior Regional Manager, Spirotherm. Jennifer talks decarbonization, heat pumps and electrification, and what Lochinvar is doing to spearhead sustainability initiatives. Dino talks about his foray into the industry, social media, and he brings a new product to AHR. Listen...

Send us Fan Mail With the WWETT Show next week, John sits down with Becky Brotherton, Director of Brand and Engagement, RIDGID, and Jeff Albertini, Director of Product, RIDGID, as they talk about what's hot at the RIDGID booth, the meet-up at the show, the RIDGID experience and how RIDGID is a leader in the ambassador space, treating contractors like family. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #a...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John broadcast from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR and welcome guests Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO, Bradford White and Randy Roberts, Vice President,  Sales & Marketing, Rheem. Bruce talks inflation, Chinese balloons, our potential over-reliance on China and Bradford White's commitment to the contractor. Randy talks install date standards, supply chain stuff,...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John, fresh off the AHR Expo, talk about the show, and they're tired. The boys talk about the logistics of having the show in Atlanta, and pose the question, which is the best AHR location? Also, they talk about their podcasts and the future of AHR. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast, #appetiteforconstruction, #mechanicalhub #plumbingperspective #supportthetrades #plum...

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk with Louie the Boilerman, and you are in for a treat because Louie tells it like it is. We talk about doing business in NYC, working with Danny G and what happened to have Louie end up in the hospital. Wepa! Warning: this episode contains explicit language. #appetiteforconstructionpodcast #appetiteforconstruction #construction #plumbing  #supportthetrades #mech...

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...