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Get to know your favorite water and gas provider better than ever by subscribing to the A.Y. McDonald podcast called A.Y. After Hours. Each episode is hosted by our Director of Product Management, Doug Roush, and Innovation Product Manager, Kelly Breitbach, as they take the time to interview co-workers, customers, end users, and more. By the end of each episode, you’ll have a better understanding of our company culture, the products we make, and the people we make our products for.

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    • May 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from A.Y. After Hours

    A.Y. After Hours: We'll Be Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 1:11


    With summer just around the corner, Doug and Kelly are taking some well-earned time off to soak up some sun. ☀️

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 32:15


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 37:26


    This episode of

    A.Y. After Hours Episode 16: Innovation Sensation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 21:56


    Innovators, tinkerers, and do-it-yourselfers of all stripes—this one's for you!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 27:07


    The tables have turned on Doug and Kelly!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 29:44


    We're kicking into high gear on this week's

    A.Y. After Hours Episode 13: Expo Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 19:39


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 33:54


    This episode is really cooking with gas!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 28:13


    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 year has impacted A.Y. McDonald and our customers and what they foresee in the future regarding supply and demand.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 39:09


    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 predicts for industry trends going forward, and her favorite memories with A.Y. McDonald.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 30:23


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

    Happy Holidays from A.Y. After Hours

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 2:20


    Christmas is here, and

    Episode 8: Nerves of Brass

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 34:02


    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 and some background on the sand system that help mold our brass.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 24:11


    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, 'Coffee with Jim and James', and share their perspective of the present and future of the natural gas industry, along with their thoughts on the value of innovation.

    Episode 6: Killer Bee & Broken Arrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 31:41


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 32:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:11


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 30:02


    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 as they discuss how each got started in the industry, their hobbies outside of work, and share some advice to the younger generations looking for a job in this field.

    Episode 2: Get Pumped

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 27:11


    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, and how the industry has advanced since then.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 30:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 0:33


    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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