Redd Man Podcast

The first episode of season three is completely about spiders!  This week's "Arachnid Profile" covers a spider with a lot of bizarre internet rumors attached to it that make it seem way more sinister than it actually is.  Of course, we're talking about the vicious (not really) Camel Spider!  Our "Control Corner" segment concerns a common arachnid in residential struct...

It's story time on this edition of the Redd Man Podcast!  This week Chris has two Christmas stories we're almost certain you've never heard before!  Originating from European folklore, "The Christmas Spiders" and "The Christmas Wasp" are two stories told with wildly different tones.  Kolby listens and gives his opinion.  Was he brought to tears by one of them?  A...

This Christmas-themed episode of the Redd Man Podcast begins with a look at the rare Mistletoe Marble Moth.  The name makes you think of Christmas, but when you hear what it looks like--well, it's pretty unfortunate.  Or is it?  Evolution in natural selection isn't always pretty, but it works!  For our "Control Corner" segment, Kolby explains what all possible pests could be lu...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chris and Kolby talk about their favorite dish for the big day--and reveal what was voted as the favorite for the entire company.  On the "Insect Profile" segment they discuss the very interesting Glasswing Butterfly.  It's unique from other butterflies because, as it's name suggests, it's wings are transparent and appear almost l...

On this edition of the Redd Man Podcast Chris and Kolby interview Mr. Joey Hedgemon who is the current District Sales and Technical Manager for the Southeast region of the U.S.  Joey candidly discusses his most awkward moments in the field, his favorite spot to visit, and reveals his personal connection to the Dallas Cowboys.  He's also here to discuss some of Liphatech's newest products...

This week we're talking about moths!  First on the "Insect Profile" segment, Chris discusses the largest moth in the world...the Atlas Moth!  One of these was recently discovered for the first time in the United States.  If you want the inside scoop, listen to find out more!  Kolby discusses the Indian Meal moth for the "Control Corner" segment.  This stored-product pest a...

On this edition of the Redd Man Podcast, Chris, Kolby, and special guest Norman Louviere pay tribute to the late Ken Davis in the wake of his passing on September 24, 2025.  Ken was a giant in the industry and will be greatly missed.  The rest of the episode is all about arachnids, but specifically the Diving Bell Spider and the notorious Black Widow Spider!   Also, with college football back in f...

Chris and Kolby discuss the Giant Petaltail Dragonfly during the "Insect Profile" segment.  The "Control Corner" segment is all about the notorious occasional invader...the silverfish.  "Tech Talk" features Ms. Charly Barnett where she discloses what she's really afraid of on the job...and it's probably not what you think!  Also, a debate from the last episo...

This week Chris and Kolby discuss two very different beetles.  On the "Insect Profile" segment it's all about the stag beetle.  Known for it's fighting, there are countries in Asia that fight them for sports gambling, and in Japan they're even kept as pets!  Tune in for more wild stag beetle facts!  In the "Control Corner" segment they discuss the wood destroying...

On this episode, Chris and Kolby begin with an "Insect Profile" on fireflies.  Are they really going extinct, or is the media reporting out misleading information?  On the "Control Corner" segment they discuss the pesky fruit fly and the best ways to control them.  For "Tech Talk", they surprise Eli Goodwin as he nears the completion of his first full year in the pest...

On this episode of the Redd Man Podcast, Chris and Kolby begin with a conversation about the Arizona Bark Scorpion.  During this segment they also discuss a news clip from Las Vegas regarding a family that was being terrorized by them.  On the "Control Corner" segment they discuss a very common foe for pest operators everywhere...the varied carpet beetle.  Finally, the "Tech Talk&qu...

This week's episode is all about arachnids!  Chris and Kolby begin with a discussion regarding the heaviest spider in the world: The Goliath Bird Eater...a spider that is literally the size of a newborn puppy!  After a brief talk about eating fried tarantula (yes, you heard that right), they shift to the "Control Corner" segment where it's all about the Brown Recluse Spider.  N...

On this episode, Chris and Kolby discuss topics related to the Carolina Mantis and Yellow Jackets...including an appearance by a mantis on a recent episode of The Tonight Show as well as a scary news story out of Atlanta concerning a toddler that was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets.  On the "Tech Talk" segment we reach out to veteran pest control technician Charles Henderson for a...

Welcome to the first edition of Smoke Signals , a Redd Man Podcast interview series.  On this episode, Kolby, Tripp and Chris sit down with Ken Davis BCE to discuss his life and career.  With over a forty-five year span in the pest control industry, Ken has made quite the impact on so many people in all sorts of ways.  Join us for a look back on a career filled with wonderful memories and stories...

This edition of the Redd Man Podcast is all about bedbugs!  Topics covered in this episode: Kolby Krohn ACE gets things kicked off with some information regarding bedbug identification and control measures. Tripp Brewer ACE has our news segment and will tell us all about the terrible bedbug problem going on in France--which just happens to be the site of the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics! Chris Mo...

This edition of the Redd Man Podcast is all about pollinators!  Topics covered in this episode: Kolby Krohn will start things off by giving some insight for pest operators to use with regards to what they can do to protect pollinators and the environment.   Our news segment with Tripp Brewer will cover an interesting article concerning bee bandits.  Apparently honey bees have been caught red hande...

This edition of the Redd Man Podcast is all about termites!  Topics covered in this episode: Kolby Krohn will start things off by explaining what consumers should expect for the upcoming termite swarm season.   What should the reaction be if a swarm occurs?   Our news segment with Tripp Brewer will cover the hot topic of global warming.  Can it have an effect on termite populations, and is there s...