Appetite for Construction

Send us Fan Mail

The guys talk with Nora Burns, Chief Curiosity Officer, The Leadership Experts, Denver. Nora Burns doesn’t study workplace culture from the sidelines; she has flipped the script to research it from the inside out. She has interviewed for more than 350 jobs and worked frontline roles inside Fortune 500 companies as The Undercover Employee™, uncovering what employees actually experience in hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day work. Check out her presentation at PHCC CONNECT, “What employees are really saying when they talk to each other.” 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by We...

Send us Fan Mail

Dr. David Yashar, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), talks about a new water heater design that helps keep pathogens at bay by raising the heat to at temperature that kills essentially all concerning bacteria. Normally these temperatures would be dangerously hot for human skin, so the new design cheaply and efficiently brings the decontaminated hot water back down to a safe temperature. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rus...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim and John chat with Westie Magnuson, Chief Culture Officer, HireAligned, Portland, Oregon. He’s also a Presenter at PHCC CONNECT 2026: “Recruiting in the Trades: Modern Tactics With Proven Results.” Magnuson specializes in helping plumbing, HVAC, and multi-trade contractors scale their operations without losing their company’s identity.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop fl...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim and John welcome in Cambria McLeod, Vice President of Industry Relations and Business Development, IAPMO, as she discusses counterfeit plumbing products and the impact of counterfeit use of IAPMO certification marks what the industry can do to help protect the public. 

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!

Send us Fan Mail

While John was on his annual fishing trip, Tim scooted up to Milwaukee for the annual Milwaukee Tool Pipeline event. There, he caught up with Zach Richman, senior vice president of marketing, and John Karl Jarzombek, senior product marketing manager. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear featu...

Send us Fan Mail

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!

Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective

Send us Fan Mail

Tim & John talk welcome Julian Sadden, CEO of Nexstar Network to discuss the fact that Chick-Fil-A now has an arm of service contractors. And, we go deep into the mind of Mr. Scadden.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim & John get in-depth about workplace development as they talk with Tim Kopp, With 42 years at Greenlee, Tim Kopp, Education and Training Manager, Greenly. The boys also talk Skills Training Lab, technology and tools.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed thro...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim and John go back to SkillsUSA one last time to talk with Jim Fusco, Granite State Trade School, and Scott Teson, senior VP of skilled trades, Milwaukee Tool. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, makin...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim and John go back to SkillsUSA. We chat with Vicki VanNest, executive director of PHCC Texas, Gordon Unrein, Director of Columbus Tech's Carpentry and Cabinetmaking programs, and Betsy Conway, executive director of the Lowe’s Foundation. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim and John talk plumbing codes with Hugo Aguilar, IAPMO’s Senior Vice President of Codes and Standards Development Hugo Aguilar, P.E.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making service fast and simple. Plus, G-Unio...

Send us Fan Mail

Tim & John talk with Rich Benninghoff, CEO of the Malco Group. As CEO of The Malco Group, Rich is responsible for developing and executing a strategic growth plan in the Americas market for Aspen Pumps Group.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be f...

Send us Fan Mail

When it comes to propane, "say when," says Bert Warner, Director of Business Development for PERC. The boys go deep into the benefits of propane.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making service fast and simp...

Send us Fan Mail

We wrap up our podcasts from the GF Flow Symposium by talking pre-planning and prefab with Randy Ayers, Control Air Enterprises, San Diego; Daniel Worm, value added services manager, GF, and Danny Miller, global product manager, GF; and Jeffrey Sixsmith, director if engineering, GF and James Chandler, head of engineering services, GF.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets yo...

Send us Fan Mail

Returning to SkillsUSA in Atlanta, the guys talk with Denis Hamon aka @denisthepprentice, Paige Knowles aka @alltradespaige, and Michael Riggleman, electrical instructor for the Center for Career and Technical Education in Maryland.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the inte...

Send us Fan Mail

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 Tristan Coates from the carpentry category.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with We...

Send us Fan Mail

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.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

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 intentional innovation, practical partnerships, and constructive collaboration.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

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.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

Tim and John attend the GF Flow Symposium in Nashville, Tenn., and while there, they record a series of podcasts. In this first recording the guys talk with Dan Hubbard, customer and sales trainer, GF/Uponor, regarding his breakout session on residential fire protection and opportunities with updated IRC requirements and understanding code implications.

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!

Send us Fan Mail

Return guest Robyn Fischer, Senior Director, International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), North America, talks about IWSH's work with the underprivileged. Celebrating a 10-year anniversary this year, IWSH is active in eight international projects, including some in the states, highlighted with the work at the LA Mission. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or...

Send us Fan Mail

This week the guys talk with Oscar Sosa, JFC Plumbing, Pacific Palisades, Calif., as we he was instrumental in facilitating the first episode of the American Tradesperson Series.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making serv...

Send us Fan Mail

With all of the rain we have been getting, it’s perfect timing to talk rainwater catchment with Heather Kinkade who had served as Executive Director of ARCSA (now ARCSA International) for more than 14 years. In this role, she has led the development of national training programs for rainwater harvesting and stormwater catchment design, installation, and inspection.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, whil...

Send us Fan Mail

We return to last year's Nexstar Super Meeting one last time to talk with Spencer Drake, Big Cat Plumbing & Heating, Colorado Springs, Colo., and we talk with Steffan Busch and Carrie Fraser of Nexstar.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed thro...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be f...

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 helping families and neighborhoods move forward. Watch video here, AFTER THE FIRES

Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channe...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumu...

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 resilience. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protec...

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!

Send John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective<...

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!

...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, maki...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making service fast and...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, making serv...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drai...

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. 

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear featu...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, maki...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. It...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets yo...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed through the integrated hose drain, maki...

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.

This episode of Appetite for Construction is brought to you by Webstone. Protect the entire system with Webstone’s NEW Sediment Filter. Its spin-down design protects against rust, dirt, sand and other suspended particles, while the multi-mode handle lets you filter, bypass, clean or stop flow. And with Webstone’s Twist-to-Clear feature, accumulated debris can be flushed thro...