Arizona Pipe Trades Podcast

UFC fighter Bryan Barberena shares how his family and fighting come together in his lifestyle.

Frank Medina and Grant McQuaid sit down and share experiences through the apprenticeship.

Kaden Bellows, Grant McQuaid, and Jory Ballesteros

Reflection on apprenticeships and their often overlooked value.

3 steamfitter journeymen join the podcast to share their insight and experience.

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 fellow apprenti and joins for the conversation.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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-workers.

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.

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 your brothers and sisters for help.

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.

In this episode, Jory Ballesteros and Taylor Sterrett discuss the upcoming plans to develop an Elected Apprentices Council for UA Local 469.