Colton McCormack

Certified Wrench Podcast

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We discuss the “life of a field tech” in the heavy equipment trade, with the exception of many other trades. We talk about everyday life, stories, ups and downs and much more. Stay tuned!

Author

Colton McCormack

Category

Business

Latest episode

Feb 9, 2026

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Episodes

CWP Ep. 44 Donuts and chocolate milk 08.05.2023

On this weeks episode Mrs. Certified and I sit back and cover a couple topics and really dive into questions. We talk about doing something we know as a technician is incorrect but still told to do so by a superior, tools and questions from listeners. Check out the podcast on all streaming platforms. Check out the https://linktr.ee/Certifiedwrench link for all social media pages, streaming platfor...

CWP Ep. 43 Erik Struebig 01.05.2023

On this weeks episode we are joined by Erik Struebig. Erik has been a long time listener and supporter of the podcast, in this episode we talk about how Erik got into the trades after 8 years in the army. We talk about the union, work boots, tools and more. Hope y'all enjoy the episode! Check out the podcast on all streaming platforms and be sure to like, subscribe, rate and review! CWP Youtube Ch...

CWP Ep. 42 Adept Ape 17.04.2023

On this weeks episode I am joined by YouTuber Josh "Adept Ape" (no last name). Josh is a CAT technician out of Idaho that also runs the Adept Ape Youtube channel. Josh is is extremely passionate about his work but even more passionate about his channel as we discuss in this episode. We also talk a little bit about tools, generators, customer service and much more. Hope y'all enjoy the episode! Che...

CWP Ep. 41 An ode to the Homies 03.04.2023

On this weeks episode "An ode to the Homies" I am joined by some buddies of mine, Spenser Jeans and Casey Ross. We talk about dad life, work life, tools etc. It was fun getting to hangout with some old friends and just shoot the bull and do a fun podcast with it. hope y'all enjoy the episode! Check out the podcast on all streaming platforms. Check out the https://linktr.ee/Certifiedwrench link for...

CWP Ep. 40 Derek Kent 27.03.2023

On this weeks episode we are joined by Derek Kent all the way from Canada. This episode was put together real last minute due to plans falling through and poor back up scheduling but we managed! With Derek it was a quick run through of his background and some talking crap back and forth and we also covered a couple topics. Hope y'all enjoy the episode! Check out the podcast on all streaming platfo...

CWP Ep. 39 Ben Sterry 20.03.2023

On this weeks episode we take the podcast all the way to the UK! Ben is a gas genset field tech and has been a listener of the podcast since the beginning. In this episode we talk about Ben's past and how he got into wrenching, hit on a few topics, stories and much more. It always fun talking with guests in different countries and hearing different lingo and the different ways to get into the trad...

CWP Ep. 38 Testing 1 2 3... 13.03.2023

On this weeks episode the wife and I jump on and record a quick episode to test out the new sound board. We are fortunate enough to have some great supporters of the podcast and though donations we were able to upgrade to a new soundboard, a Rodecaster Pro 2. Now that everything is dialed in, we will be back to normal recordings with guests next week. Hope y'all enjoy this episode! Special Thanks...

CWP Ep. 37 Bryan Furnace 06.03.2023

On this weeks episode I am joined by Bryan Furnace of the YouTube channel Diesel & Iron and Sweat & Grime The Podcast. My wife and I were lucky enough to be guests on Sweat & Grime in the earlier days of the their podcast (episodes 19 and 21). I wanted to change things up this week and steer away from wrenching a little bit and take about the other side of it and talk to an operator, o...

CWP Ep. 36 Work Wife 20.02.2023

On this weeks episode we are joined by my work wife Steven Jason, Finally! We talk about Steve's history, tell a couple funny stories, and hit a couple topics. Hope y'all enjoy the episode! Check out the podcast on all streaming platforms. Check out the https://linktr.ee/Certifiedwrench link for all social media pages, streaming platforms and merch line! If you are interested in being a guest, che...

CWP Ep. 35 Stephen Cox 13.02.2023

On this weeks episode Joe and I teamed up with Stephen Cox and recorded a killer episode. Stephen is an owner operator field tech that works on pretty much everything and makes great YouTube videos of some of the work he does, tips and tricks etc. On this episode Stephen gives a great run down of his history and we cover quite a few topics throughout his story and we ended up running out of time o...

CWP Ep. 34 Beer and Colton equal, talking in cursive. 30.01.2023

On this weeks episode we are joined by Beer! oh and Travis Buda. Joe and I do a little cover of January and our first month into season two, talk a little gibberish, tools and nonsense. We didn't want to go too crazy on the episode and just wanted to hang out and catch up, hope y'all enjoy the episode! Check out Certified Wrench's linktr.ee for merch, social medias and more! https://linktr.ee/Cert...

CWP Ep. 33 Alex Stursa 23.01.2023

On this weeks episode we are joined by Alex Stursa of DBM (Design Build Maintain) of Fernley Nevada. Alex was able to come by and sit with us and record this episode while visiting town on personal business. In this episode we discuss Alex's background and how he started his career and where he is now, company trucks, tooling, funny stories and much more. It was so fun getting to sit down with Ale...

CWP Ep. 32 Chris O'Daniel 16.01.2023

On this weeks episode Joe and I are joined by Chris O'Daniel. Chris is the new owner operator of Arrowhead Field Repair based out of central California. Chris just so happened to be visiting town on personal vacation and we squeezed him in and got him on. We talk about how he started and where he is now and the challenges along the way, the new challenges of being a new business owner and a little...

CWP Ep. 31 Andy Bennett 09.01.2023

On this weeks episode we fire off season two, episode one! Joe and I are joined by Andy Bennett, Andy runs a service truck for Joe and his company. We talk with Andy and cover a couple topics, the holidays and the podcast. Here's two season two! Hope y'all enjoy the episode!

CWP Ep. 30 Bonus Special 24.12.2022

Well folks 2022 is finally a wrap and what a better way to finish it up with a bonus episode?! I am joined by Zeth Key (ZK MasterTech), Myranda Carter and Joe Cashen. We cover a few topics like life, tools, safety and more. It was nice getting to catch up with a couple of the earlier guests, hope y'all enjoy the bonus episode. See you next season!

CWP Ep. 29 Season Finale 28.11.2022

Well the time has come! The end of the year is here and that's a wrap for season one of the CWP. The first season did not go as well as planned and we should have had a lot more episodes out than we did but with all the trial and errors, technical difficulties and life in general I think the podcast did well and can only get better from here. We've got lots of plans for season two so stay tuned!!

CWP Ep. 28 Some people need a high five in the face with a chair. 14.11.2022

On this weeks episode Joe and I are joined by Trent Norton. We picked this weekend to bring Trent on due to the computer technical difficulties we've been having and did not want to schedule an over the phone guest. we cover a few topics, tell a few random stories and go back and forth on a few discussions.

CWP Ep. 27 Hey, Train wreck. This isn't your station 06.11.2022

On this weeks episode, well what can I say! As the title says this weekend was a train wreck when it came to recording. We've always kind of just "wing it" and this week we decided to plan ahead and scheduled a guest and had this whole idea in our heads for an episode and we learned that this weekend wasn't our best. Joe and I went ahead and threw together a quick little episode talking about the...

CWP Ep. 26 Women go to therapy, Men do podcasts 24.10.2022

On this weeks episode Joe and I just sit back and take the weekend to ourselves and let Joe blow off some steam about a would have been employee that backed out last minute! We talk about a couple topics, tell some stories and have some laughs. hope y'all enjoy the episode.

CWP Ep. 25 Blaine Bowen 17.10.2022

On this weeks episode we are joined by Joe Cashen as Co-host and we get to talk with Blaine Bowen. Blaine is a crane technician in south Texas and is working his way up in experience quick being a younger field technician. We discuss the hard times with finding new technicians and ways to inspire the younger generation to want to get into wrenching, social media, tools and more. Hope y'all enjoy t...

CWP Ep. 24 Erik DeAndero 03.10.2022

On this weeks episode I am joined by Erik DeAndero of HD Service. HD Services Is the first official sponsor of the Certified Wrench Podcast. We talk with Erik and get to know him and about HD Services, we talk tools, company growth, starting from zero vs. schooling and much more. We are proud to be partnered with such a great guy and company! Hope y'all enjoy the episode.

CWP Ep. 23 Joe "Cash Money" Cashen 26.09.2022

On this weeks episode I am joined by Joe Cashen, Joe got in touch with me in the early days of Certified Wrench and we've always kept in touch and have become friends over the past few months. Joe recently took the leap and went out on his own and has had a great start! We discuss tools (go figure) ups and downs of social media, emissions and much more. Joe did a great job with this episode and it...

CWP Ep. 22 Jason Boyes 12.09.2022

On this weeks episode Mrs. CertifiedWrench and I are joined by Jason Boyes all the way from Canada via FaceTime! Jason has a busy background and it’s quite entertaining to listen to his history with the funny stories along the way. We discuss a few different topics along the way like the differences in training in Canada vs. the US, apprenticeships, the good and the ugly that come with the trades...

CWP Ep. 21 Emma faus 22.08.2022

On this weeks episode I am joined by Emma Faus. Emma is a John Deere Ag technician and has quite the back story, we talk about her life in the early years all the way to college and where she's at now. We discuss quite a few topics including tools (of corse) certain differences in Ag vs. C&F, new vs. season techs and much more. It was a pleasure getting to sit and talk with Emma and would love...

CWP Ep. 20 When life gives you lemons, they get squeezed in your eyes! 07.08.2022

On this weeks episode we talk about life in the McCormack house hold with the covid plague that rolled through the house and back to school stuff with the kiddo. The CWP will be back to normal recording next week, big thank you to everyone who have been sticking with the podcast since the beginning!

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