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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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Send us Fan Mail From working COVID emergencies for medical gas compliance in New York City to working on code committees, fourth generation plumber John Mullen talks about his role as Director of Technical Services, IAMPO, and RPA Technical Liaison. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane del...
Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk about their recent experience visiting the Palisades and Altadena, California one year after the fires tore through neighborhoods. The premiere episode, “After the Fires,” takes viewers to Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, where devastating fires in January 2025 left lasting impacts on homes, businesses and communities. The episode follows tradespeople on the front lines of recovery—rebuilding infrastructure, restoring essential services and help...
Send us Fan Mail What is PHCC, you ask? It's a 140-year organization—one of the oldest plumbing associations in the US. We talk with Dan Quinonez, chief operating officer of PHCC and executive director of the PHCC Educational Foundation about his role. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane d...
Send us Fan Mail As IAPMO celebrates 100 years in 2026, the guys talk with Dave Viola, Chief Executive Officer of IAPMO and the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®). With more than 30 years of experience across the construction, plumbing, HVAC, and sustainability sectors, Dave provides strategic direction for IAPMO’s codes and standards, ensuring they reflect the latest technologies, practices, and priorities to protect public health and strengthen community resilien...
Send us Fan Mail Ryan Kiscaden, manager, sales enablement, Watts, joins the guys as he talks about Watts' new Training Cup Challenge promotion. 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_perspectiveFollow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhubSign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletterVisit our websites at ww...
Send us Fan Mail We go back to AHR for our final recording from the show floor as we welcome in Todd Schwarzenbach, chief customer officer, and Benjamin Williams, construction manager, Hoffman Critical Technologies. 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_perspectiveFollow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhubSign up for our ...
Send us Fan Mail From the AHR podcast pavilion, the guys catch up with old friend Darin Barnes, the Most Interesting Man in the World from Fujitsu, and Pat Finley, Commercial Kitchen Chronicles. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing ele...
Send us Fan Mail From the 2026 AHR Expo, the guys talk with Leon Garrett, KenCo Plumbing, and they talk with Jack Fisher and Riley Peterson, product managers with Milwaukee Tool. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load. Lear...
Send us Fan Mail Recorded from the AHR Show in Vegas, Tim and John talk with Antonio Delacerda, owner of A-Team Plumbing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Lisa Lyon, general manager at Webstone. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load...
Send us Fan Mail The boys head back to last fall's PHCC show in Grand Rapids, Mich., where they talk with Jon Bezon, Adrian; Matt McLaughlin, Rheem; and Susan Klaren, executive director, PHCC ORSB. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing ...
Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk with Nicole Bergen, founder and chief strategist, Elevate, a research and marketing solutions company, and Jennifer Johns, vice president of charge of strategic partnerships with Elevate. Together they help you understand what customers think about your brand. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for to...
Send us Fan Mail The guys welcome Tom Palkon, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Services Officer at IAPMO, and Executive Director of ASSE International as they explore clean water through water filtration. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performa...
Send us Fan Mail The guys welcome in Shashwat Nath, a senior product manager at Watts Water Technologies. They discuss the upcoming AHR trade show, the importance of engaging with contractors for product development, and the role of technology in the plumbing and HVAC industries. Nath shares insights on the challenges contractors face, the impact of codes and standards on product development, and the innovative Nexa platform that integrates various water management solutions. Today’s homes ne...
Send us Fan Mail John & Tim engage with Greg Guse, the Director of Engineering for the Malco Group, discussing his background in tool development, innovations in the industry, and the importance of customer-centric solutions. They explore the challenges of supply chain volatility, the role of technology in design, and Malco's initiatives in training and workforce development. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cook...
Send us Fan Mail The guys welcome in Marki Huston, Chief Executive Officer, Viega North America as she talks about her relatively new position at the company and her vision for future success. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing elect...
Send us Fan Mail The guys talk with Jimmy Allen, co-president and CEO of Sloan Valve Co., a leader in commercial plumbing fixtures. We talk family, the company, the Chicago Cubs, music and winning a grammy, and life. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performa...
Send us Fan Mail Back at the PHCC CONNECT Show, the guys catch up with Chris and Yolonda West, Chris West Plumbing, Jonesboro, Ark., and we also talk with newly appointed president for Rapid Locking System (RLS), Susan Labadie. 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_perspectiveFollow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhubSign...
Send us Fan Mail The guys welcome in Derek Cormier, Climate Experts Air Plumbing & Electric, Melbourne, Fla., and Aizik Zimerman of J. Blanton Plumbing, Northbrook, Ill., as they podcast from the Nexstar Super Meeting. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home...
Send us Fan Mail The guys welcome in Rick Koester, senior technical field trainer North Americas for the Ariston Group and NTI Boilers. Recently, Rick joined NTI Boilers and the Ariston Group and is currently focused on the launch of the company’s new Air to Water Heat Pump. He started as a service tech, then to the rep side to where he is today. We talk about today's training and the company's foray into heat pump water heaters. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key ...
Send us Fan Mail This week the guys dig deep into the world of the combustion analyzing market with Jason Esteves, general manager, Seitron Americas. Today’s homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today’s grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load. Learn more at propane.com/residen...
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