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In The Dirt

Mack Plovie
Caterpillar
Construction Industry
Stockton Mine
New Zealand
Komatsu
Mining Equipment
Mining
Coal Mining
Operator Training
Alberta
Amphibious Excavators
Doug Hood Mining
Bathurst Resources Limited
Talley's Energy
Westport
Plateau Excavation
Timbermax
Heavy Metal Equipment
Aerial Tramway
Coal Production

Join Mack Plovie In The Dirt with featured industry guests as they discuss, dissect, and explain trending topics in the construction & mining industries. If you like learning about new technology, industry hot topics, business, heavy equipment, and anything dirt related for that matter. This podcast is worth a listen. Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media and check out our website for more!... more

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What makes Cat undercarriage so special? Mack sits down with Tim Nenne, undercarriage market professional with Caterpillar, to talk everything undercarriage on track type tractors. From how Cat is incorporating technology like the track wear sensor, ... more

What's it like to grow up mining coal in West Virginia? Mack sits down with Brian Shorter to talk coal mining in West Virginia. From the unique styles of coal mining in West Virginia, why coal is washed, types of coal, to what's changed about the ind... more

How is scrap metal recycled? What is it like to grow up and work in the family metal recycling business? Mack sits down with Jordyn Scott of Inland Iron and Metal to talk about her upbringing in the family business.

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How do you change safety culture in an organization? What style of training is most effective? Mack sits down with Rachel Housman of Ally Safety to talk about her upbringing in the industry, why safety training is so important and how to make it exci... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Nenne
Senior Market Professional at Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Episode: The Cat Undercarriage Advantage w/ Tim Nenne
Brian Shorter
Foreman with extensive coal mining experience in West Virginia
Episode: Mining Coal, The West Virginia Way w/ Brian (Bubba) Shorter
Jordyn Scott
Heavy Equipment Operator for Inland Iron and Metal
Inland Iron and Metal
Episode: Growing up in the Family Metal Recycling Business w/ Jordyn Scott
Rachel Housman
Founder of Ally Safety
Ally Safety
Episode: Engaging The Workforce With Effective Safety Training w/ Rachel Housman
Gavin Handley
Major accounts manager for Westrac Cat
Westrac
Episode: Working for Australia's Biggest Cat Dealer w/ Gavin Handley
Matt Fraser
Maintenance supervisor at Heavy Metal Equipment's Red Deer Facility.
Heavy Metal Equipment
Episode: Rebuilding North America's Biggest Equipment w/ Matt Fraser
Shay Stutsman
President of Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving
Stutsman Gerbaz Earthmoving
Episode: The Track Loader Advantage w/ Shay Stutsman
Anthony Robinson
CEO and owner of ForestNet Media, previously LSJ Publishing
ForestNet Media
Episode: From Planting Trees to Publishing North America's Timber Industry w/ Anthony Robinson
Tim Mitchell
Global sales and marketing manager at Elphinstone with a passion for building scale models of mining machines
Elphinstone
Episode: Building Replica Scale Models of Iconic Mining Machines w/ Tim Mitchell

Host

Mack Plovie
Host of In The Dirt with a background in heavy equipment media coverage and industry storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Great podcast. Good to hear the different aspects of the trade.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Feathercast
    United States3 years ago
  • Easy To Listen To

    No matter your equipment knowledge you will love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    miss_jacqueline
    Canada4 years ago
  • Great Show!

    Mack, host of the In The Dirt podcast, highlights all aspects of construction, mining, and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago
  • Mack is a star!

    Mack provides quality content since Day 1 and he doesn’t disappoint with his podcast content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kurtis J. Samchee
    Canada5 years ago
  • Sam Visona

    An excellent podcast for those who are interested in the mining, demolition, and construction industries! Mack is providing industry professionals a platform to voice their opinions, share technical information, and promote the heavy industries. I would highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Visona
    Canada6 years ago

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Guests are perceived as knowledgeable and forthcoming with practical insights for operators and managers.
The show balances technical detail with accessible storytelling for non-engineers.
Listeners praise the host for covering a wide range of topics from safety to advanced equipment.

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The Cat Undercarriage Advantage w/ Tim Nenne
Q: Why is measuring wear in miles or kilometers more informative than tracking hours?
Underwear wear doesn't correlate cleanly with hours because idle time reduces wear while not reflecting actual usage. Measuring by miles or kilometers accounts for how much the machine actually moves and the severity of wear in different applications, giving a truer picture of life and enabling better predictions and configurations.
The Cat Undercarriage Advantage w/ Tim Nenne
Q: Tell us a bit about the trackware sensor development and how far it has come since 2012.
The trackware sensor was developed starting in 2012 to continuously monitor undercarriage wear. It is embedded in the link, uses a Bluetooth connection to the machine's system, and provides wear status at 40, 70, and 100 percent, with alerts delivered to VisionLink for proactive maintenance and planning.
Mining Coal, The West Virginia Way w/ Brian (Bubba) Shorter
Q: What last piece of advice would you offer to someone starting in mining today?
Take pride in what you do, show up every day, and remember that your name will matter more than you think; your reputation and work ethic will open doors long after the early days of a career, even when market conditions are tough.
Repairing Australia's Biggest Diggers w/ Patrick Coward
Q: What advice do you carry with you and could you pass on to other mechanics?
Be patient, learn how to read and interpret schematics, and set goals to guide your career.
Repairing Australia's Biggest Diggers w/ Patrick Coward
Q: What is a life like as a mechanic, like in terms of schedule?
Being a mechanic can involve working long shifts, often on a FIFO schedule, allowing flexibility in how much you work.

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What is In The Dirt about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry-focused conversations around heavy equipment, mining, construction, and safety technologies are common, with a strong emphasis on real-world operations, maintenance challenges, and modernization of fleets. Episodes frequently feature practitioners and leaders sharing practical insights on safety training, equipment lifecycle, strategic partnerships with dealers, and innovative approaches to heavy industry work. A notable edge is the mix of hands-on technical detail, field anecdotes, and accessibility for frontline workers, making it valuable for professionals seeking actionable takeaways and trends shaping the dirt-related sectors. The show often highlights dealer networks, safety culture, and the evolving role of technology in fie... more

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Recent guests on In The Dirt include:

1. Tim Nenne
2. Brian Shorter
3. Jordyn Scott
4. Rachel Housman
5. Gavin Handley
6. Matt Fraser
7. Shay Stutsman
8. Anthony Robinson

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