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Tree Scum Podcast

Tree Scum Podcast

By: Christopher Wells Rippey of the Missouri Arborist Company
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This is a podcast of the stories of those working in the tree care industry. We are a unique breed of folk who dangle our fleshy bodies in trees to make a buck. We are not paid or considered "skilled" like other working-class trades like plumbers or electricians though our jobs are much more dangerous. Our own industry buries us with constant work while we fear lay off right around the corner. We are judged and paid by how many certifications we have or don't have. We are told we are part of the growing green industry but no matter how important people say we are, we are still just Tree Scum and we are proud of it.


This podcast will be stores from the host Chris Rippey, a veteran in the tree game and owner of the Missouri Arborist Company, and interviews of his scummy friends.


Website: www.MissouriArborist.com

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: Missouri Arborist Company

Email: Chris@MissouriArborist.com

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Episodes
  • Talks I have going on this winter and the importance of attending ISA Chapter conference

    Talks I have going on this winter and the importance of attending ISA Chapter conference
    16 Oct 2026

    Read the title

    If you look moderately hard, you will find me.
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    32 min
  • Horrific, gory, disastrous accidents, and more eye catching buzzwords.

    Horrific, gory, disastrous accidents, and more eye catching buzzwords.
    10 Sep 2026

    Does anyone read episode descriptions? If so, congrats to you. You are a hero amongst men.

    If you look moderately hard, you will find me.
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    1 hr and 12 min
  • Being a line holding dick is good for the tree care industry.

    Being a line holding dick is good for the tree care industry.
    25 Aug 2026

    In this episode we go over why have high standards and calling people individually out for shotty work is good. I am a foremost asshole, call people out tactfully, and appropriately so I do not apologize for it, most of the time. I think shame is a great and effective tool to move out industry forward, we just have to use it properly.

    If you look moderately hard, you will find me.
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    47 min
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