Shelby and Nia are both Apprentices in the pipe trades. They are aspiring journeymen and speak on their perspective as women. Both women are respectable and carry themselves professionally on the job whilst learning all they can. Erik is a f

Episode 18 - Delia Mauricio and Larry Mauricio

Dec 4th, 2020 2h 54m

Delia and Larry are journeymen Steamfitters. They are a married couple but you'd never know it on the job. Both are mentors to many, many apprentices both present and past.

Episode 17 - Robert Lampers and Solomon Galyon

Oct 26th, 2020 3h 8m

Robert Lampers and Solomon Galyon are 2 journeymen and instructors out of UA Local 469. It was a pleasure to sit down and have a conversation with these 2.

Episode 16 - Clint McBride and Chad Jesse

Oct 19th, 2020 2h 52m

Clint McBride is a Steamfitter/Welder, Steward, and Vice President in UA Local 469. Chad Jesse is also a Steamfitter/Welder, and Organizer with UA Local 469. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.

Episode 15 - Grant McQuaid

Sep 25th, 2020 2h 50m

Grant McQuaid is a good friend of mine. The conversation always flows like beer.

Episode 15 - Brandon Nelson and Jeff Nelson

Sep 19th, 2020 3h 17m

Brandon Nelson is a military veteran and HVAC tech. Jeff Nelson is a Military veteran and great uncle of mine.

Episode 14 - AzPTP Choose Your Friends Wisely

Aug 3rd, 2020 16m 27s

Reflections on chapter 7 from Nic Bittle’s book “Know This Do That”. Choose Your Friends Wisely.

Episode 13 - APTP Move Like a Shark

Jul 20th, 2020 19m 34s

Advice and reflections of applying the principle of “keep moving” on the jobsite. Aimed for newer apprentices.

Episode 9 - Jeff Cook and Thomas Reichenberger

Apr 23rd, 2020 1h 32m

Thomas Reichenberger is a jiu jitsu black belt and instructor at Allied Jiu Jitsu. Jeff Cook is a black belt and instructor at Allied Jiu Jitsu and also an Army Special Forces operator.

Episode 8 - Jeff, First Responder Advice

Jul 22nd, 2019 1h 6m

Jeff is a cop, nurse, medic, and isn't stopping in his pursuit to upgrading his career. He shares his insight on what tradesmen could benefit from cpr and tourniquet training.

Episode 7 - Brett Temple

Jul 13th, 2019 55m 24s

Brett Temple is in the virtual design field of the construction industry.

Ep. 6 - Grant McQuaid

May 17th, 2019 1h 1m

Grant McQuaid is a 3rd year Steamfitter Apprentice and an all around badass.

Working Class Reflections - History of Plumbers and Fitters

May 11th, 2019 11m 1s

History in the craft taken from the book “The Rise of the United Association” written by Martin Segal. We are going to release small segments to show the rich history behind the trades.

Ep 5 - Cody Long and Chandler Cortez

May 3rd, 2019 1h 2m

Jory sits down with Cody Long and Chandler Cortez; the winner and runner up in the 2019 UA469 welding competition. They speak extensively about what it takes to be an all-star pipe welder and other lessons learned from experienced journey-work

Ep 4 - Mark Olea 2

Apr 24th, 2019 1h

Mark Olea returns! We discuss some upcoming events including a retirement seminar, what the plans are for the EAC. Jory, Taylor and Mark discuss how they ended up in the trades.

Ep 3 - Mark Olea

Apr 16th, 2019 46m 8s

In this episode we discuss upcoming plans for planning the EAC, a future rideshare program and a summer weight loss challenge. We also speak with Mark Olea (2nd Year Apprentice Pipefitter) about overcoming life's struggles and reaching out to

Ep 2 - Interview with Henry Brotzman

Apr 1st, 2019 26m 21s

Jory Ballesteros and Taylor Sterrett of Local 469 (AZ) interview Henry Brotzman of Local 208 (Denver). They discuss how Henry got into the trade, his involvement in the Local 208 Apprentice Council and his advice for UA Apprentices.