With summer just around the corner, Doug and Kelly are taking some well-earned time off to soak up some sun. ☀️🏖 Thanks to all of our listeners and viewers for tuning in! We’ll catch you on the flip-flop! 🩴

A.Y. After Hours Episode 18: WASDA World (Part 2 of 2)

May 18th, 2022 32m 15s

The wait is over– Part II is here!⌛️Watch the riveting conclusion of Doug and Scott's conversation with two VIPs from the Water & Sewer Distributors of America, Nate Peirce and Greg Velz.

A.Y. After Hours Episode 17: WASDA World (Part 1 of 2)

May 11th, 2022 37m 26s

This episode of 𝘈.𝘠. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 is sure to knock your socks off! 🧦 Guest host Scott Knapp joins Doug and two VIPs from the Water & Sewer Distributors of America (WASDA), Nate Peirce and Greg Velz, in a special two-parter that you

A.Y. After Hours Episode 16: Innovation Sensation

May 4th, 2022 21m 56s

Innovators, tinkerers, and do-it-yourselfers of all stripes—this one’s for you! 💡 On this episode of 𝘈.𝘠. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, Kelly talks shop with one of the masterminds behind our Adjustable Meter Pit, Tyler Smith, and our Water Work

A.Y. After Hours Episode 15: Dive Deeper with Doug and Kelly

Apr 27th, 2022 27m 7s

The tables have turned on Doug and Kelly! 🔄 For this week’s 𝘈.𝘠. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, we’ve flipped the script on our hosts as they ask 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 questions! This is Doug and Kelly like you’ve never seen them before!

A.Y. After Hours Episode 14: Rise of the Machinists

Apr 20th, 2022 29m 44s

We’re kicking into high gear on this week’s 𝘈.𝘠. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴! ⚙️ Doug and Kelly get down to nuts and bolts with machinists Davey White and Terry Frost about what makes our factory run like a well-oiled machine. 🔩

A.Y. After Hours Episode 13: Expo Extravaganza

Apr 13th, 2022 19m 39s

On this special, on-location episode, Doug and Kelly visit the 21st Annual J&R Supply Inc. Sales Expo. Guest starring J & R’s Vice President of Operations, Rob Erschen, and Darrin Homb, the Water Distribution Foreman for the City of Dubuque.

A.Y. After Hours Episode 12: Turning Up the Heat

Apr 6th, 2022 33m 54s

This episode is really cooking with gas! 🔥🍳 On this high-energy installment of 𝘈.𝘠. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, Doug and Kelly are joined by Owner/Partner of Liberty Sales, Wally Armstrong, to get down to the nitty gritty on all things natural

A.Y. After Hours Episode 11: Supply Chain Chat

Mar 30th, 2022 28m 13s

A.Y. McDonald co-workers, Brad Olberding (VP of Production Planning & Logistics) and Ben Winders (Purchasing Manager), work closely with the supply chain on an everyday basis. In this episode of A.Y. After Hours, they both share how the past ye

A.Y. After Hours Episode 10: A Woman's Intuition

Mar 23rd, 2022 39m 9s

JoAnne Utecht of Winnick Supply, located in Forest Lake, MN, has over three decades of industry experience - and of being an A.Y. McDonald customer. Listen to her describe how Winnick Supply is responding to the current economy, what she predic

A.Y. After Hours Episode 9: You Asked, We Answered!

Mar 16th, 2022 30m 23s

Doug and Kelly are joined by 4 of our product experts to answer YOUR questions. Plus the winner to our giveaway is revealed!

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Happy Holidays from A.Y. After Hours

Dec 22nd, 2021 2m 20s

Christmas is here, and 𝘈.𝘠. 𝘈𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 has a FREE GIFT for YOU!!! 🎁🎄 How does it work? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Submit your question to [email protected] by JANUARY 12th for a chance to win a 𝙵𝚁𝙴𝙴 𝚁𝚃𝙸𝙲 𝙲𝙾𝙾𝙻𝙴𝚁 loaded with

Episode 8: Nerves of Brass

Dec 15th, 2021 34m 2s

Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a foundry? Now's your chance to find out! Andrea McDermott (Foundry Industrial Tech II) and Willie Slayden (Foundry Supervisor) take time out of their day to share with us the best aspects of their jobs a

Episode 7: Hit the Gas! (ft. Coffee with Jim & James)

Dec 8th, 2021 24m 11s

Doug and Kelly meet with natural gas industry experts, Jim Schauer (Vice Presidents of EAM Services) and James Cross (Sr. Vice President of Brand). Throughout this virtual visit, they discuss the creation and journey of their own podcast, 'Coff

Episode 6: Killer Bee & Broken Arrow

Dec 1st, 2021 31m 41s

Things get a little goofy as A.Y. McDonald Territory Managers, Michael Rothberg and Mike Spriggs, pay us a visit to share stories on the job and some insight into their personal lives – all while wearing funny props.

Episode 5: Plumbing the Depths

Nov 24th, 2021 32m 8s

Bryar Bloomer of Superior Plumbing and Alex Regenos of Quad Cities WinWater share with us a preview into their jobs and personal lives, comparing the relationship between an A.Y. McDonald end user and distributor!

Episode 4: All in the Family

Nov 17th, 2021 38m 11s

From talking about his own family to his passion of being part of the A.Y. McDonald Family, our CEO, Rob McDonald, also opens up about his perspective of working in the industry and past job experiences.

Episode 3: Thank You For Your Service

Nov 10th, 2021 30m 2s

As a retired member of the National Guard, Steve Agnitsch (Utilities Superintendent) can relate his past experiences to his current ones working for the water and wastewater industry. Adam Laver (A.Y. McDonald Territory Manager) accompanies him

Episode 2: Get Pumped

Nov 3rd, 2021 27m 11s

Even though our National Pump Sales Manager, Steve Potts, has been with the company since 2005, his experience with the industry stems even farther back than that. Learn how he got his start as a pump installer, his favorite aspects of the job,

A.Y. After Hours: Episode 1 - "Embrace the Suck"

Oct 27th, 2021 30m 30s

Royce Van Roekel (Water Systems Specialist) and Mitch Tyler (Florida Municipal Manager) break down what motivates them in their jobs, the importance of providing water to communities, and what they predict for the future of the industry.

A.Y. After Hours: Intro

Oct 26th, 2021 33s

Sit back, relax, and crack a cold one with Doug Roush and Kelly Breitbach as they get down to brass tacks with the pros in the waterworks and natural gas industry. Welcome to A.Y. After Hours.

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