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Appetite for Construction

John Mesenbrink, Tim Ward

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. #construction #trades #tradetalk #plumbing #mechanicalsystems #buildingtrades #hvac #heatingandcooling

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29:31

The Nexstar Super Meeting Podcasts v1

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2025/11/20

Send us a text Recorded from the Nexstar Super Meeting, Tim & John start off this series by talking with Julian Scadden, CEO of Nexstar and Nick Rau, digital marketing coach at Nexstar. Why did Nexstar cut 1/3 of its membership and almost half of its revenue? Listen to hear Julian's response. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Me...

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30:56

Veterans Day Special

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2025/11/11

Send us a text We honor all who have served on this Veterans Day as we welcome in Nate McIntosh, director of logistics and warehousing for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He has served since 1999 through today, with four and a half years of active duty, and the rest in a reserve capacity. McIntosh holds the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant and has served in various roles throughout his career. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the App...

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38:14

Move Over Bob

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2025/11/06

Send us a text "Let your curiosity outweigh your fear," says Kate Glantz co-founder of the new women-in-the-trades initiative, Move Over Bob. She is joined by her MOB partner, Angie Cacace to discuss this new anthem. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow...

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33:32

The Cole Curve & the Reason Behind the Code

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2025/10/30

Send us a text This week we catch up with Dan Cole, Sr. Director of Technical Services and Research for IAPMO. From being a former licensed plumber to city plumbing inspector to working with the IAPMO Group, Dan's bio is full of plumbing enrichment. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective...

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43:13

Speed, Velocity & Execution

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2025/10/23

Send us a text Bradley Co.'s president Bryan Mullett joins the fellas as he talks about keeping up with innovation while staying true to the company's roots. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspective Follow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhub Sign up for our newslett...

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35:35

The Economy: All Gloom & Doom? Not so fast

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2025/10/16

Send us a text The guys catch with Elliot Eisenberg, the Bowtie Economist to talk all things economy, from tariffs to supply chain to consumer confidence. While Eisenberg says that the economy is at a B-, there are still things to be optimistic about. Check out his presentation, “Economic Crystal Ball: What the Trends Mean for Your Business," at PHCC CONNECT in Grand Rapids, Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 am. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Constructio...

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41:29

Heat Pumps & Bourbon

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2025/10/09

Send us a text The boys catch up with Gregg Holladay, Business Development Manager – Specialty Markets for Bradford White. We talk about the importance of heat pumps, BW's AeroTherm G2 HPWH, and since he lives in the heart of bourbon country, we had to talk bourbon. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team! Follow P...

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35:34

Building A Community Though Culture and Immersive...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text The guys welcome in Michael Evans, Training and Development for Milwaukee Tool. Michael has consistently delivered exceptional results with over 23 years of expertise in sales, training, customer service, and brand marketing. As a servant leader, he fosters empowerment and drives excellence, leading a team of learning professionals to elevate customer experiences for distribution partners and end-users in the construction industry. Visit our sponsor at www.webstonevalves....

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44:02

Upstream Prevention: Creating Hope and Value

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Did you know that September is suicide prevention month? Did you also know that electricians and linemen, for example, are reported to be five times more likely to die by their own hands than from a physical injury on the job? These men and women are taking their own lives at unprecedented levels, somewhere between 52.1 and 68 per 100,000. Tim and John talk with Tom Murphy, director and founder, Sweethearts & Heroes, an organization which aims to prevent hopelessness, bully...

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33:41

The Collaborator

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2025/09/18

Send us a text From owning Oak Creek Plumbing Kitchen & Bath, Oak Creek, Wis., to president of PHCC president to playing the drums in his spare time, Dan Callies joins the guys to talk about his passion for the trades and PHCC, his busy life and the key to collaboration. To learn more about the new AeroTherm® G2, visit bradfordwhite.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the M...

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29:10

The Warrior Mentality

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2025/09/11

Send us a text This week on the Appetite for Construction podcast, Tim and John talk with Jason Noel, Director of Advisement at CEO Warrior. Jason is a seasoned leader with an impressive track record in the service industry. Jason brings a wealth of experience, leadership skills, and a can-do attitude to the service industry and CEO Warrior members. His commitment to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and employee development has positively impacted hundreds of its clients. To lea...

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44:18

Drain Cleaning, Generally Speaking

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2025/09/04

Send us a text This week, Tim and John talk with Ethan and Korey Silverman, cousins who work for General Pipe Cleaners. Ethan, director of sales for General, and Korey, director of operations, talk about the company’s history and the path forward after celebrating 95 years in business. After the conversation, the company is in good hands for sure. We apologize for the unclean audio on this one. To learn more about the new AeroTherm® G2, visit bradfordwhite.com Subscribe to the Appetite ...

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29:13

Milwaukee Tool: Investing in the Future of the Trades

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Recorded from Milwaukee's Pipeline event, the guys talk with Alec Dietzel, group product manager in the plumbing category, and Matt Schneider, product manager for fastening hand tools. They talk about a commitment to the trades through increased investments, whether that's directly to the schools, prototypes and testing, and American manufacturing. To learn more about the new AeroTherm® G2, visit bradfordwhite.com Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of you...

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34:02

Be Connectable

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2025/08/21

Send us a text John and Tim catch up with this year's PHCC CONNECT keynote Ryan Jenkins to talk about generational connections. Ryan is a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Speaker—Connectable: How to Strengthen Team Connection in the New Era of Work. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget...

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14:18

Backflow Prevention Day with Jake Newman

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2025/08/15

Send us a text Jake Newman, marketing manager for Fluid Solutions for Watts Water Technologies stops by the Appetite for Construction studios to talk about National Backflow Prevention Day, which is held on August 16th every year. Video: https://youtu.be/9IO3iiv2Vag?si=tiPk-fXiacBdix_NSurvey: https://www.watts.com/backflowsurveySubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub...

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20:03

The Water Tour

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2025/08/05

Send us a text The guys welcome in Marlena Pahlman, Uponor Marketing Project Manager, and the brains behind the "Uponor Leading with Water Tour," a mobile experience organized by GF Building Flow Solutions Americas to showcase Uponor's products and services in the commercial domestic water design and installation sector. We've seen it live at AHR and it is pretty sweet! Oh, and Fargo was a memorable stop on the tour? Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite s...

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38:57

The Tool Drive

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2025/07/29

Send us a text The guys welcome back Matt Sonnhalter, owner of Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in construction, industrial and MRO markets. He talks about the annual tool drive—in its 16th year—which donates tools to the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. In total, the drive has raised nearly $570,000 in donations over the years. Great work Matt and the Sonnhalter team! The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through th...

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31:03

Making Her Mark with Alayna Chavez

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2025/07/22

Send us a text Alayna Chavez (@alayna.joyy on the Gram) joins the fellas as she talks about her journey from drug addiction and domestic abuse survivor to kicking butt as a service plumber at Parker & Sons in the Phoenix area. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to inte...

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36:38

Talking Hydronics with Steve 'Wheels' Wieland

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2025/07/15

Send us a text Returning guest Steve "Wheels" Wieland joins the fellas but this time with a new title—Director of National Accounts for Ariston USA Heating. (But we all know him from NTI Boilers.) Steve talks being on the precipice for hydronics, heat pumps, beer brewing and Thirsty Thursdays. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite ...

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35:19

Jeff Keller: The Hottest Contractor in America

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2025/07/08

Send us a text Summers in Texas are hot and friend Jeff Keller, owner of Bulldog Contractors, Jefferson, Texas, joins the podcast to talk dealing with the heat, work/life balance and the Hacks Meeting at the end of the month. The For The Pro® app is available for both iOS and Android devices through the Apple and Google app stores, download it today! Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact ...

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