Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail Dan Foley, Foley Mechanical, and Jeff Riley, Coredron, talk about their journey into the trades, favorite concerts, how they met and paying it forward. They also talk about the importance of the contractor/manufacturer's rep relationship as they both work hand in hand to get the job done right for the customer while making that hard-earned money. Party time! Excellent! Subscr...

Send us Fan Mail Nichole Millage stops by the show this week. This Gold Medal Paralympian tells us her story of overcoming adversity as she lost her leg in a horrible boating accident. This multi-faceted, multi-medal winner struck gold in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio De Janeiro for sitting volleyball. She currently serves as the Environmental Sustainability Specialist for the city of Champaign...

Send us Fan Mail Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO of Bradford White water heaters, joins the show as he talks about his foray into the company, the company's commitment to the trades and American-made, the state of the water heater industry and efficiency standards and regulations, plus much, much more. Join the boys as they go in-depth with Bruce. #bradfordwhite #plumbing #plumbinglife #wa...

Send us Fan Mail It's 2020 and is it really any wonder that women are crushing it in the trades these days? Danielle "Twig" Browne, plumbing maintenance for the University of Newfoundland, Canada, and Linda Hudek, L.H. Plumbing Services, Fairfield, Ohio, discuss life in the trades. These real women in the trades have been kicking ass for years now as they talk about their love for p...

Send us Fan Mail Jason McKinnon, Director of Technical Services, Viega LLC, joins the boys to dispel the myths that press technology is taking the skills out of the trade, the state of New England sports—sans Tom Brady—the skilled trades and training through the pandemic. Get to know Jason a bit more during this informative cast. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy! #killing the craft #viega #presste...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Nagele, co-founder of Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., Dekalb, Ill., joins the boys as he discusses the decision to make hand sanitizer during the pandemic. He also gives us a crash course on Whiskey and Bourbon, and the distilling business. Hey, and who doesn't like Cicadas for some background effect! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favori...

Send us Fan Mail Taco's Johnny White joins the crew as he discusses the direction of the company with CEO Cheryl Merchant at the helm, and his two boys entrenched in the business. We also talk about what it is to be an American—for the love of this country. And, we discuss one of the most important topics, his hair. Join us as we get to know the real John Hazen White, Jr. Subscribe to the App...

Send us Fan Mail Our first guest! Steve Richman of Milwaukee Tool joins the boys as he talks about success during the pandemic, expansion at the company, and a bit about himself, as we get up close with the group prez. It's no wonder the company was headed in the right direction after his arrival with his enthusiasm, direction and the culture he put in place. Subscribe to the Appetite for Con...

Send us Fan Mail What the heck is the Not Dead Yet Podcast? Listen to hosts John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward talk about the direction of the podcast, discuss their career paths and announce their first special guest for Episode 1. 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...