Working Game

Hello again folks! This one is a mess! Been covered up and can't seem to stay at this long enough to produce anything consistent. I have not quit though. Have finally gotten enough pieces put together to call it an episode. Here are the Tid Bits that if thrown together will hopefully keep you interested and entertained. It is a perfect time to get into the apprenticeship with the UA and start...

Whoa! Guess I missed something! It is that time of year when all the locals start evaluating and selecting the apprentices who have all the right stuff for the national apprentice competition. Last year we had Devon Garrett bless us with his presence and somehow I lost track of a track. Now we are going to do a little flashback and put this one up. It is a perfect time to get into the apprenticesh...

Here we go again! Still havin' a bit of fun when we can. in between jobs and all the OT, tight schedules, school, and just plain livin'. In this episode, we talked about all kinds of stuff. mostly just stuff but you know, why the hell not. Did call it Big Money because all the stuff we are leading into this year with our contract being up, the cost of a carton of eggs, things that happened...

Well, here we are again! I appreciate you being here! This episode has some gems hidden in it if you can sort through the shit! I am going to start mentioning something that can help you make a few bucks too. The Upside app is something you can use to get cash back on purchases, mostly gas but they do have other restaurants and stuff who participate too. I have made like $200 this year for getting...

Hello again my friends! This week we have a very special guest from Built To Succeed, Ryan Brown. I assume if you are reading this you have or intend to take a listen. Some good info on the upcoming National Apprentice Week and all the efforts put into recruiting apprentices for multiple trades through Indiana Careers In Construction, Built To Succeed, and the DOL. As mentioned in the show, here a...

Welcome Back to the Working Game Podcast! I hope you are enjoying the content! We are trying to keep up and improve as we go, hitting some topics that are relevant and having some fun! This week we talked to Alexandria Rickert to follow up on Construction Inclusion Week. If you aren't aware of what it is Check it out here or stick around and have a listen. Next week we are hooking up with Buil...

I told you we like havin' fun! If you want to see the real cover art, go to the Spotify Page to check it out. This episode is what it is all about. The whole point in playing the Working Game is so you can go out and have fun, do the things you want, it is like Livin' The Dream! Continuing our conversation from last week, this is where we got. Riding the back roads, two-wheel or four, it i...

Hangin' with the boss man on this one. Where else can you go work and have a boss you actually get along with, who treats you like an adult and empowers you to do what you are trained to do? I love this industry, and the people in it. You too can join the fun and be rewarded with an outstanding career! That is what it is all about here at the Working Game. We hope to have more fun so stay tune...

Sherman's Turn! Last week Eddie and I were just hangin' now it is time to give Sherman a shot! Again we are just getting our rep's in and trying to get better at the whole process. I promise we do have plans and a few things lined up it is just taking a while to get there. Please stay tuned because if nothing else it is a bit entertaining! I am grateful for the support we are getting a...

Hey there folks! Just a quick little episode here with Eddie and Me. Hangin' out, havin' some fun, and gettin' stuff done. We hope to have some more stuff coming up soon, I have been working OT and spending a lot of time on other things so we haven't gotten the opportunity to line up a bunch of folks for interviews. I have been working on it lately and have a few set up soon. Worki...

You know, it doesn't matter what industry you are in, they are all filled with people. It is the nature of the beast that some of those people are just more talented, motivated, a natural, whatever it is but there is a certain percentage that is just all around better. Sherman is not one of those, just kidding bro! You have probably heard the 80/20 rule. 20% of your people will typically do 80...

Git-n-Done again! Hangin with Sherman and Taylor a bit more. Felt like we didn't talk enough about the competition, so we kept goin'. Had a bit to say about the great training we get going through the UA. It really is a great deal! It is something you should share with anyone who has any mechanical ability and needs a good career. This effort is just beginning, we are getting some exposure...

Welcome back, Skilled Workers! This week's episode was a challenge for me! Had a lot come up and I am in a bind, willing to make a deal! It was a struggle but we are Git-n-Done! Talked to Taylor Estes a bit about his participation in the UA apprentice competition along with a few other things. So grab a beer, shot, Mountain Dew, or whatever you like, and have a quick listen. Don't forget t...

Howdy folks! We are putting the time in, trying to get better while entertaining you with this effort. Please remember this is just a hobby with a purpose! The goal is to help people transform their lives by starting a better career in an industry that is so freakin' rewarding. If you know anyone who might be a fit make sure to share this and get them to go to UA.org to find a local near them...

Here we go again! This is the first week I have been able to get all these guys together. As we say in the field, Chaos = Cash, if you listen to this episode it otta be worth somethin'! These guys are all over the place, gonna be like herding cats! Sounds like fun! This week there is the possibility someone is offended but that's too bad. We are brothers and this is the way. Eddie and Sher...

Another episode for all the working stiffs out there! Sometimes it is nice to have a bit of mindless babbling to pass the time. Whether it is during your commute, passing time between work and class, or waiting in anticipation for the senselessness of these characters, we have some more for you. This week there is the possibility someone is offended but that's too bad. We are brothers and this...

Good morning, good evening, Good night, whatever it might be! This episode of Working Game is another one of those sessions where we just get together and ramble on about life as an essential worker. We did hit on a few topics so hit play and have a listen! Trying to get this in a position where we are normal and consistent so we are providing regular entertainment for the crew. If you are a first...

Hi, this week is all about inclusion in the workplace. The UA had a convention last year called Trades women build nations. We had the opportunity to talk to Jessica Marler who attended the convention to represent her local and other women in the trade.  I also talked to Ben Pollock who had already started in a different career and decided to jump ship and join the UA. This is a testament that no...

This is the Reel Deel! Had the opportunity to get with Bo and Austin Reel, some friends of mine who happen to be performing as the best pipe, fitting, and valve distributors in the country. Check out some of the things they have to say about how they got there and where they are going. Living life and performing at your best in this industry is a team effort. It helps to have folks who really care...

Welcome back workers! Had a minute with Cody Cross, a first year out of 440 in Indy. Had some good conversation on some of his experience in the apprenticeship so far. One thing that came up is the amount of technology we have found ourselves immersed in. I have touched on some of it here and shared a contact of a friend and brother who has started a business to help you and your company learn how...

Hello again! Here we are with another episode of the Working Game! This episode, we are visiting with Jose Rosario from UA Local 210. He is a very motivated individual in his second career, in the reserves, and in his third year of the apprenticeship. All this while raising kids and taking care of his family. Talking with Jose, I see his dedication to Excellence in all endeavors. He is proud and a...

What's up workers!?  Today we are taking time from our busy schedule and talking to Dawson Dix from Local 3, Plumbers out of Colorado. Dawson is a 4th year apprentice. He has already earned his plumbing license, has one more year to finish his apprenticeship, and acquire all the certifications he can. This will make him a valuable worker to any contractor who is looking to hire.  He also...

This episode of Working Game we get to meet Dylan Harper from UA Local 502 out of Louisville KY. He is a good ole youngster who is union proud and living the dream! Talking with Dylan is like talking to a local brother even though we are from different locals. It is amazing the common ground between folks who have the same interests like being benevolent, providing the best service by getting the...

Anthony Agresta is young and full of ambition. He has done well planning his move to get where he is today. He is at the starting line of his future. Anthony is in a good place to be and I am hoping we can get this information out there and help other young bucks realize what it takes to get started in laying out your own success in the future.  Now let's see him finish! I am going to be foll...

Grab a beer! Take a listen!  This episode we have a guest all the way from Denver, Colorado. Out of Plumbers Local 3 named Kaj McLaughlin and Jacob Brown out of Local 440 Indianapolis, IN. Just gonna have a few and meet some good people who are giving their best run at living the American Dream! Talking about different experiences and maybe learning a thing or two about how things are differe...