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  • The Tiger King
    Apr 16 2026

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    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.

    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/residential

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    37 min
  • A Radiant Convo
    Apr 9 2026

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    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 delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load. Learn more at propane.com/residential

    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
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    • Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter
    • Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com

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    36 min
  • The American Tradesperson Series: After the Fires
    Apr 7 2026

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    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 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 newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter
    • Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com

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    11 min
  • PHCC: 140 Years of Supporting the Plumbing Trade
    Apr 2 2026

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    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 delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load. Learn more at propane.com/residential

    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 newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter
    • Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com

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

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    32 min
  • Through 100 Years, Making Plumbing Better
    Mar 26 2026

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    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.

    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/residential

    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 newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter
    • Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com

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

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    31 min
  • Training Cup Challenge: It's a Win-Win
    Mar 23 2026

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    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_perspective
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    20 min
  • Pride in the Industry
    Mar 19 2026

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    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_perspective
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    • Sign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter
    • Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com

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    22 min
  • Darin Barnes & Pat Finley
    Mar 11 2026

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    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 electric load. Learn more at propane.com/residential

    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 newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter
    • Visit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.com

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

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    33 min