Let Jaime Talk Podcast

We're deep into the Tiny Home Renovation with the Perkins Builder Brothers, and in this episode, we're taking a step back to answer YOUR questions and concerns! From layout decisions to material choices, tight spaces to tool tips — we’re tackling the stuff you’ve been messaging, commenting, and DMing us about. Whether you’re dreaming of your own tiny home or just curious about what really goes int...

We're back with a MEGA update — literally. In this episode, we're diving into some MEGA-sized modern home progress that's been keeping many different crews busy (and slightly dusty). From bold design choices to the latest drywall and finishing challenges, we're walking you through all the recent changes, surprises, and wins on the job site. Then we’re flipping the script and answering some of your...

In this episode of the podcast, we’re diving into something special—an exciting new product collaboration we’ve been working on behind the scenes! We’ll share how the partnership came together, what makes the product unique, and why we’re so excited to bring it to the community. But that’s not all—we’re also answering fan-submitted questions on a wide range of construction topics. From tools and b...

In part two, we trade the hammer for a banjo. Jaime and Max dive into Max’s other world as a musician with Upstream Rebellion, a bluegrass band making waves with their high-energy sound. We will find out how Max's passion for playing music came about, and all that he has gone through to be where he is today. Max shares how playing the banjo connects with his life in construction, how performing ke...

From intern to full-time crew member, Max Rogers shares his journey with the Perkins Builder Brothers. Hear how he chose custom homes over commercial building and what it means to join the crew for real. _________________ In this episode of Let Jaime Talk , Jaime welcomes Max Rogers , the newest full-time member of the Perkins Builder Brothers crew. Max’s story is one of following passion over con...

When you’re building a custom home, some materials ("muhterials") you can fudge a little — and some you absolutely cannot mess up. In this episode, we focus on the big-ticket, high-stakes items where precision matters most: concrete for your foundation, framing lumber for your walls, and any custom-made pieces that you can’t just grab off the shelf. We’ll cover: - How to calculate concrete volume...

In this episode, we’re giving you a look at what’s been going on inside the Perkins Builder Brothers MEGA modern house build! From never ending drywall and massive amounts of tongue and groove to little details you may have missed, the team and subcontractors are making tons of progress—and we’re finally starting to see it all come together. We know it may seem very slow-going right now....without...

Jaime’s back at it—this time debating one of (his) life’s greatest dilemmas (at the moment): how many trucks is too many, and can you have a work truck and a family truck? N ew work truck smell or old truck reliability . Is it worth trading in the squeaky seat and mystery stain for a shiny touchscreen and a payment plan? Or do the old rigs still have more heart left to give...despite all the quirk...

In this episode, Jaime sits down with his brother and longtime business partner, Erik Perkins, for an honest, humorous, and heartfelt conversation about life behind the scenes at Perkins Builder Brothers. From growing up in the Appalachian mountains to becoming YouTube sensations in the world of home building, the brothers reflect on their journey — both as family and as leaders of a thriving cons...

From cleaning gutters to cleaning out garbage disposals, every homeowner knows the pain of those small-but-mighty chores that always seem to pile up. In this episode, we vent, laugh, and swap tips about the most annoying tasks lurking on the homeowner’s to-do list. Why do they feel so overwhelming? Are these a once a year kind-a-thing? Join us as we share stories of DIY triumphs and disasters, new...

Get ready to hang out with Jay , the guy who’s not only a huge part of the Perkins Builder Brothers crew but also the star of his own YouTube channel, @ BUILDING_JAYS_WAY . We’re chatting about how Jason went from swinging a hammer on job sites to sharing his projects (and plenty of laughs) with fans all over the world. He spills the beans on what it’s really like working with the Perkins Builder...

Hey everyone! Join us this week as we get caught up! Jaime’s back on the mic with a big update on the Mega Modern Build — what’s working, what’s been a total headache, and if you are watching....some descriptive visuals to help us all visualize the final look and feel of the largest build the Perkins Builder Brothers have ever done, and maybe the largest they ever do! Want to follow along with vis...

On this episode of Let Jaime Talk, the turf talk gets serious (and sometimes a little ridiculous). Hosted by a Jaime, a grass-cutting fanatic, and Ben who does love some time behind a mower! This show dives into Jaime's world of lawn equipment, landscaping tales, and all his machines that chop, trim, and whir their way through green Perkins glory. From deep dives on "Weed-eating" vs. "Weed-whackin...

The bearded man himself! This week, we get the pleasure of getting to know another one of the Perkins Builder Brothers team members just a little bit better. Ray Jones is a man of many talents, and in this episode we will learn about the life Ray has lived before joining the crew, his life now, and what's to come! We want to give Ray a huge thank you for taking the time to join us on this podcast,...

Many things can send Jaime down a rabbit hole....in this episode we plan to get stuck talking about a few things Jaime loves...his cars, trucks, and trailers! We all know Jaime is a very practical guy, with many practical toys...in this episode we need to have a conversation about why he chooses these specific cars, trucks, & trailers. What makes them so special? As well as what advice he has...

By popular request, we continue on our journey to interview all the members of the Perkins Builder Brothers team. Jono is here in the studio this week to bless us with his wisdom and knowledge. We all know that Jono is one of the most elusive and mysterious of the Perkins Builder Brothers crew....and he is a quiet one on the job site. Join us during this episode as we try to get Mr. Clawson to ope...

I know we mentioned a potential guest being on this week, but we decided to go ahead and record the follow-up to THE ACCIDENT episode with THE DEVICE episode. In this podcast, we will let Jaime talk all about his hand after the accident and how he came about being introduced to a prosthetic device. Jaime will go into full detail about the Naked Prosthetics device ( https://www.npdevices.com/), all...

It has been a little more than 5 years now since.... The Accident. In this episode, Jaime talks to Ben about that dreadful day with all the details. What was he doing, why, how? What was going through his head, and so much more. Join us as we revisit a tragic time in Jaime's past, and how he dealt with the pain and confusion during that time. We start off with discussing the layout of his workshop...

Our First Bonus Episode! Our first discussion with Arlo centered around his time with the Perkins Builder Brothers Crew and what he has been up to since retiring. In this episode, we will dive more in to Arlo's life history, family history, work history and more to see if we can learn something that makes Arlo even more fascinating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally! Arlo is here! Join us this week ad we sit down and catch up with Arlo after his retirement from the Perkins Builder Brothers crew. We get in to all sorts of fun discussions with Arlo during these two episodes. ARLO Part Two will be releasing to Patreon members on Wednesday morning 5/14, it will release to everyone else on Thursday 5/15. To enjoy early access, ad free listening, bonus cont...

This week, we are tackling as many questions from the fans as we can to try and catch up a little bit! The questions just keep rolling, and we just can't get to all of them! Listen along as we discuss a little bit of life and try to answer a lot of questions! Yes, this episode is a little shorter than some of the previous, with us having to squeeze in a spontaneous recording due to Jaime having to...

Listen in as Jaime and Ben discuss the topic of...getting a job as a builder. Jaime and Erik receive tons of emails asking about if they are hiring, or taking on interns. They also receive emails that ask question about the best ways to get stated in a building career, or starting your own home building business. We will try our best to fully explore this topic, so that those listening can walk aw...

Continue along with Jaime and Ben as they keep diving in to the topic of building your own custom home and what steps come next. In episode 5 we covered raw land to foundations/footings, in this episode we will go from foundations to a finished home. Settle in for a good conversation about what to expect next when building your own home. Or just learn enough to keep your hired contractors on point...

In this episode, we take a dive into what figuring out what exactly the process is when you contact a custom builder about building your dream home. Should you buy the property first? Should the builder do a site visit before you buy the property? Does the house design come before or after the property purchase? When do I find about the availability of power, water, sewer? Jaime will do his best t...

Listen in as Jaime talks about many of the things he would do differently if he were to rebuild his home. He originally built his house when he was 22, but now that he has lived in it for quite some time, he has a list of things he would do differently. If you are planning to build your own home sometime soon, be sure to listen in to see what this customer home builder with 20+ years experience wo...