
Mechanical Hub Media's John Mesenbrink and Tim Ward turn up the volume as hosts of this weekly Appetite for Construction podcast. The chat fest digs deep into the building trades industry, and features interviews with industry professionals and a variety of irrelevant, fun stuff that we hope you will enjoy. Trust us, we are just two regular guys with lots of thoughts, ideas and opinions. #construc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 414 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Tim and John record from the SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. We kick it off with Brandon Hudson, Director of Workforce Development, SkillsUSA, and then we talk to two Skills winners, Charlie Goode from the plumbing competition and... more
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Tim and John talk with Lauren Brand, director of marketing for Housecall Pro about the this Thursday's Spring Summit, and we talk about the 40 Under 40 campaign. Register here for the Spring Summit.
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When will sustainability not be a just descriptor but integrated into a company's plan? John and Tim talk with Chrissie Walsh and Lindsay McIver Zingg of GF about the building the future of sustainable water infrastructure through ... more
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Tim and John talk with Evin Jarrett, building trades instructor at Mayfair Elementary, the only middle school program in the Philadelphia School District that actually exposes kids to careers at an early age.
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Tim and John are a fantastic listen. They bring out the best in guests, and are always relaxed, fun, and insightful.
Always a great listen! Thanks John and Tim for what you do for the the trades.
Tons of information on this podcast. Kudos to these guys for supporting the trades.
Always fun and an easy listen
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This show focuses on the building trades, plumbing, HVAC, and related industries through interviews with practitioners, industry leaders, and education-focused guests. Episodes frequently explore career pathways in trades, training and certification, codes and standards, and real-world experiences from the field, often tying in community impact, disaster recovery, and workforce development. The hosts mix practical, career-minded advice with industry trends, branding, and event insights, making it useful for contractors, suppliers, educators, and sponsors seeking access to trade audiences and decision-makers. A notable strength is its ability to connect hands-on trade work with broader industry conversations, from youth exposure and professi... more
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Recent guests on Appetite for Construction include:
1. Lauren Brand
2. Chrissie Walsh
3. Lindsay McIver Zingg
4. Evin Jarrett
5. Dan Hubbard
6. Oscar Sosa
7. Heather Kinkade
8. Spencer Drake
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