Podcasts about blue collar

Chris Burandt - renowned American professional snowmobiler, widely regarded as one of the world's best all-around riders, particularly in backcountry and freestyle disciplines. He rose to fame in the early 2000s as a freestyle pioneer nicknamed “Big Air Burandt,” becoming the first-ever X Games Freestyle Gold Medalist and starring in Slednecks films.  Today, he is a longtime Polaris Pro Rider, owner of Burandt's Backcountry Adventure guided tours, a popular content creator, and entrepreneur. Inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2024, he continues to ride, guide, and innovate in the industry. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburandt211/  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Blue Collar to Professional Snowmobiler 00:06:20 – Competitive from a Young Age & a Love for Motorsports & Adventure 00:13:07 – Developing Riding Skills & Confidence as a Kid 00:20:02 – Quitting College to Splicing Fiber Optics 00:23:26 – Going Pro: A Foot in the Door with Slednecks 00:35:25 – Opportunities in the 2000's: Slednecks, Big Jumps, & Freestyle 00:39:22 – The Growth of Freestyle & Working for Arctic Cat 00:45:45 – X-Games Tricks & Disparity to Keep Freestyle on TV 00:55:48 – The Compound, Defeat from a Backflip, & Mental Toughness 01:00:53 – 100ft Downhill Death-gap Jump 01:07:52 – Winning the 2007 X-Games: Jumping the Big Dog 01:24:33 – Stunt Double for Vin Diesel 01:31:00 – Burandt's Backcountry Adventures & a Passion for Snowmobiling 01:35:47 – How Chris and Cam Met: A Seminar in Colorado 01:39:13 – Chris's Love for Bowhunting 01:42:35 – Mental State from Accomplishing Goals 01:45:46 – The Bow Rack, Roy Roth, & Roy Roth 01:52:23 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Snowmobiling, Dirt Biking, or Bowhunting 01:58:52 – Final Thoughts: Running Pisgah Thank you to our sponsors: Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 10% your order

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & Northeast Woodworks LLC LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Josh Norko — a former heroin addict who detoxed in Navy boot camp, hit rock bottom at 26, and walked out of a faith-based rehab program with nothing but a plan. That plan became Northeast Woodworks, a high-end custom cabinet shop he built from a two-car garage in Connecticut, packed up, and rebuilt from scratch in Central Oregon. Josh and his business partner Alex Reid break down how a solo cabinet maker can clear half a million a year, why blue-collar trades are becoming the new white collar, and how they've built a growing community teaching anyone — skilled or starting from zero — to launch and grow a cabinet business through Cabinet Mastery. Whether you're deep in addiction, stuck in a dead-end job, or just looking for a business you can build with your hands — Josh built his way out of all three. Now he's showing everyone else how. 

Preview for Later Today: Liz Peek. Liz Peek analyzes robust household spending driven by the "wealth effect" of record stock markets. She emphasizes that rising blue-collar wages and job demand are narrowing the divide between various spending classes.

As a kid struggling with ADHD and financial instability, David watched his family nearly lose their home before taking a door-to-door sales job as a broke college student. He was terrible at it at first, but instead of quitting, he became obsessed with learning sales, systems, and business psychology. That mindset helped him build and sell four companies, scale across 5,000 cities in 34 states, and turn one of the world's most overlooked industries into a $500 million empire. In this episode, David joins Ilana to share the sales lessons, leadership principles, and mindset shifts that helped him build through rejection, near-bankruptcy moments, and why some of the biggest opportunities today are hiding inside “boring” businesses. David Royce is the chairman of AP Environmental, one of North America's largest residential pest control companies. Starting from door-to-door sales as a college student, he built and sold four companies, reaching over 5,000 cities across 34 states and a $500M valuation at exit. In this episode, Ilana and David will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:58) The “Problem Kid” Who Built a $500M Business   (13:22) Sales Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs (17:06) Taking the Leap to Build His Own Business (21:17) Surviving the Early Business Chaos (29:02) Biggest Lessons from Tony Hsieh (33:52) How Scaling Exposes Every Weakness (37:45) The Failure That Forced David to Evolve (41:39) How Bankruptcy Changed His Definition of Success (45:34) “Boring” Businesses That Build Real Wealth (54:37) The Power of Risks in Creating Bigger Lives David Royce is a four-time exit founder and chairman of AP Environmental, one of North America's largest residential pest control companies. Starting from door-to-door sales, he built and sold four companies over the course of his career. His third company sold for a reported $135M, and his fourth, AP Environmental, reached a reported $500M valuation at exit, operating in over 5,000 cities across 34 states.  Connect with David: David's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-royce-22539425   Aptive Website: aptivepestcontrol.com/   Resources Mentioned: Delivering Happiness - A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh: https://www.amazon.in/dp/145550890X.  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW WAY for professionals to fast-track their careers and leap to bigger opportunities.  Check out our free training today at https://bit.ly/leap--free-training

We are such teases this week, but couldn't help ourselves. Pete, known as the Blue Collar Spiritualist, on socials, stopped by for a conversation recently. The full interview airs 7/10/26, but until then, we plucked out his strange AI story. What do you think? Did AI give him the proof he sought?Blue Collar Spiritualist website Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyBuy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!

In dieser Folge des SAATKORN Podcasts spreche ich mit Richard Fischer, CEO & Co-Founder von WorkerHero — einer Recruiting-Plattform für Blue- und Grey-Collar-Talente. WorkerHero hat sich in den letzten zwei Jahren von einer Recruiting-Plattform zu einer umfassenden KI-gestützten HR-Tech-Lösung weiterentwickelt.

Blue collar grit meets boardroom-level execution in this powerful conversation on what it really takes to build a home services business that lasts. Chris and Chad sit down with Chris Crew, President of Blue Collar Success Group, to unpack his journey from dropping out of school and becoming an electrician at 16 to helping grow an electrical service company from $3 million to a $30 million run rate. Chris shares the operational truths contractors cannot afford to ignore: pricing correctly, building a real sales system, protecting gross margin, training year-round, and resisting the temptation to chase shiny tools before mastering the basics. From weekly skill practice to implementing AI with purpose, this episode is a masterclass in disciplined growth for home service leaders who want profit, performance, and people moving in the same direction. If you're ready to stop guessing, tighten your operations, and build a business that can grow without losing its soul, this one gets straight to the point.   Additional Resources: Listen to To the Point, wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about To the Point Subscribe to CSTG on YouTube! Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Price correctly before chasing growth. Sales systems start with company culture. Gross margin problems hide in operations. Train year-round, not just slow seasons. Technology fails without proper implementation.

Why are blue-collar businesses becoming some of the most attractive opportunities in today's economy?In this episode of the Hire Yourself Podcast, Pete Gilfillan explores the major shift taking place across the workforce and business landscape. While corporate careers, technology roles, and white-collar professions have dominated the conversation for decades, many blue-collar and service-based industries are quietly experiencing significant growth and creating substantial wealth-building opportunities.Drawing from his own transition from corporate leadership into entrepreneurship, Pete explains why essential service businesses such as home services, skilled trades, property maintenance, restoration, and senior care continue to thrive regardless of economic uncertainty. These businesses solve urgent, necessary problems that consumers cannot delay, creating predictable demand, strong cash flow potential, and long-term resilience.Pete also discusses how advances in AI and automation are making these traditionally "old-school" businesses more efficient than ever. From AI-powered customer service and estimating tools to automated lead qualification and scheduling systems, technology is helping service businesses scale while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.The core takeaway: some of the biggest wealth-building opportunities today may not be found in flashy startups or emerging technologies. Essential service businesses combine recurring demand, scalability, AI resistance, and operational leverage, creating a compelling path for executives seeking greater control over their future through business ownership.Chapters00:00 - Why blue-collar businesses may create the next generation of millionaires01:02 - The shift away from white-collar careers and corporate ladders02:24 - Why Pete left corporate America and became an entrepreneur02:49 - Essential services: the foundation of predictable demand03:38 - Why blue-collar businesses are recession-resistant and AI-resistant04:32 - Workforce shortages and the opportunity in skilled trades05:07 - Real-world examples: Grout Medic, Oura Ring, and Surface Experts06:38 - Why franchising and technology create a powerful combination07:02 - How executives can leverage their leadership skills in business ownership07:57 - The overlooked opportunity in blue-collar and home service businesses08:26 - Final thoughts and exploring franchise ownership opportunitiesCONNECT WITH PETE GILFILLAN:

This week I chat with Adam, the man behind Blue Collar Campaign, a pipeliner from Northern California who's trying to spread blue collar awareness, Adam bet his whole life on dirt and is working hard to make sure that sacrifice wasn't for nothing.

Most hunters underestimate the power of a simple, genuine approach — and Steven Lines, a blue-collar outdoorsman from Arizona, proves that authenticity beats the flashy every time. In this episode, Steven shares how he transformed his passion for archery, rifles, and hunting into a thriving YouTube channel without sacrificing his family or integrity, all while working a demanding mine job. Discover how staying true to yourself and community can unlock opportunities you never thought possible.Check out the new website:https://www.redbeardoutdoors.net/DISCOUNTS and Support The Show 1st Phorm Favorites:https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=RedBeardOutdoorsSheepFeet Custom Orthotics:https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARDLAST LIGHT:https://lastlightllc.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARDBarbell Apparel:Https://www.barbellapparel.com/redbeardCode - RedBeardOllin Digiscoping:https://ollin.co/?ref=REDBEARDCode: RedBeardGoRuck:https://alnk.to/gKTTRMeSumet:https://www.sumet.com/?ref=RedBeardCode - RedbeardTuffJug:https://tuffjug.com?sca_ref=10529106.pS2vdXlnFlA0z5p3Code - REDBEARDStar-Batt:https://star-batt.com/ref/redbeardoutdoors/Code: RedBeardoutdoorsGrayboe:https://www.grayboe.com/?aff=15Code - REDBEARDCRUZR Saddles:https://cruzr.com/id/20/Code - RedBeardPrimary Arms:https://alnk.to/fwuB01v Initial Ascent:https://initialascent.comCode: Redbeard

Howlin' Wolf – Sitting on top of the world  - Music Legends Howlin' Wolf_ The Giant Voice of Blues – 2026Jason Ricci – Big Diseasy  - 13 hours - 2026 –Cactus – Back door man – feat Eric Gales, Billy Sheehan, Artie Dillon ,Temple Of Blues II - All-Stars - 2026 Boogie Beasts – Peaches  - Don't Be So Mean! – 2026Jackie Venson – Rollin on - Live At Fitzgeralds Historic – 2026Beaus Gris Gris and the apocalypse – Me ye Ye Yow – single – 2026Chris O'Leary – Bad decisions  - Blue Collar - 2026 - (EP)John Primer -  She's Nineteen Years Old Feat. Carlos Johnson - John Primer and Friends Tribute to Theresa's Lounge – 2026Curtis Salgado – Woman of the Blues - Legacy Rewind Live in '25 (Live April 5 at The Triple Door, Seattle, WA) – 2026Black Crowes – Doomsday Doggerel - A Pound of Feathers - 2026 Tom Principato – All night, All day - Twangin'! – 2026

This week in the Screening Room we’re talking about factory lines, automobiles, unions, blackmail, Dizzy Gillespie for President, and the 1978 film ‘Blue Collar.’ Plus the return of the Hypothetical Theoretical Metaphorical Potentially Possible Mixtape with songs by Tommy James, Bruce Springsteen, and more. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Schrader's directorial debut, Blue Collar explores three american auto workers' attempt to solve their problems by robbing their union office. Starring Richard Pryor 'playing straight', the entire movie is worth it for one spectacularly haunting scene. ----- HANDS OFF LEBANON Here are some fundraisers to support collective rebuilding and survival efforts on the ground in Lebanon. -Beit El-Baraka started out as a food bank, but has grown to help people afford rent, cover their essentials, and live with dignity.  https://beitelbaraka.org/donate-directly/ or donate in general https://beitelbaraka.org/donate-now/ -LiveLove was a charity for a number of other matters, but since 2024 has been solely comitted to helping people displaced by Israeli attacks. https://livelove.org/donate -Lebanese Food Bank supports displaced and impoverished people https://lebanesefoodbank.org/take-action/donate/ Solar Powered Lebanon is an initiative to restore people's power using solar panels, since larger infrastructure is at constant risk of attack. https://fundahope.com/en/campaigns/solar-powered-lebanon ----- FREE PALESTINE My friend Ahmed still needs to feed his family and afford medicine. Anything you can kick in would be hugely appreciated. https://chuffed.org/project/150817-please-help-ahmed-and-his-family-get-food-drink-and-medicine And these are some more general links you can support collective efforts with! -The Palestinian Communist Youth Union is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848 ----- WEB DESIGN ALERT Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ ----- Kill James Bond is hosted by November Kelly, Abigail Thorn, and Devon. You can find us at https://killjamesbond.com , as well as on our Bluesky and X.com the everything app account

Is running a localized roofing business more profitable than traditional real estate wholesaling? In this segment, Ivan details his experience launching a zero-permit roofing company in North Carolina, scaling strictly through automated Facebook lead generation and subcontracted labor. The hosts explore the inner workings of construction margins, supplier lines of credit, and the terrifying legal realities of contractor liability when a site goes wrong. Ivan reveals his strategic framework for building an automated, low-human-intervention service business model and using low-ticket gutter maintenance to capture high-margin roof replacements.

Starbucks launched Blended Refreshers… because it's obsessed with 4pm sales.Meta's spending $115M on a blue collar job training school… Plumbers & Welders wanted.Texas Tech's QB was allowed to gamble on his own games… Hello, Casino-conomy.Plus, Millennials are getting divorced in record numbers… Sleep Divorced #Snooooooore$SBUX $META $SNBRGrab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person OfferingSan Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BDBoston 10/14: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhupSeattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-ticketsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers blue-collar business mastery with Jacob Lawson — the founder who went from working oil rigs in Africa to building Southeast Louisiana's leading epoxy and polished concrete company, 5,500+ jobs deep, with a #1 bestselling book and a mentorship platform to match.   Jacob breaks down the COVID disaster that nearly cost him everything, why renaming a struggling flooring business unlocked million-dollar contracts, how $200K invested in mentors changed his trajectory, and why the trades are the most AI-proof wealth opportunity hiding in plain sight right now.   The trades built this country and they're still building fortunes — Jacob shows you exactly how. Pay attention.  

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Prime Cleaning Solutions & Mint Bin   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode brings two of the youngest operators to ever hit the studio — Chase Wallin and Jace Holtz, just 21 and 22, already running $200K/month in combined recurring revenue across two service businesses, with 40% margins on the commercial side and private equity already knocking on the door.   They break down why trash bin cleaning and fleet washing are the most slept-on cash machines in America, why most 50/50 partnerships are a ticking time bomb, and how to raise investor capital through trucks — not equity. Their exit target: $50 million in three and a half years.   Two kids fresh out of high school built this from a borrowed U-Haul and a single pressure washer. Press play for the blueprint.     

Are AI agents and LLMs coming for your job? In this episode of the BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, Jeremy Au sits down with Ori Sasson to uncover the harsh realities of AI job replacement, the "Hollywoodization" of the workforce, and the explosion of 10x productivity in startups. Discover how employers in Singapore and across Southeast Asia are redesigning roles, navigating "shadow AI", and leveraging government policies to stay competitive. Whether you are a tech founder, venture capitalist, or operator in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, or Malaysia, this conversation is your blueprint for surviving and thriving in the new AI economy. We break down the differences between traditional workflow outputs and AI native systems, explore why the product manager is becoming an "LLM wrapper", and discuss what policymakers are doing to bridge the skills gap. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/ori-sasson-ai-work Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at https://www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter X : https://x.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #Singapore #AItech #Podcast #southeastasia #techpodcast 00:00 - The "Hollywoodization" of the Workplace 01:39 - Meet Ori Sasson: The Employer's Perspective on AI 02:22 - Blue Collar vs. White Collar: Which Jobs Are Disappearing? 05:40 - Meta Layoffs, Motivation, and the "10x" Employee 08:50 - Overcoming the AI "Verification Tax" in Coding 11:15 - The "LLM Wrapper": Redesigning the Product Manager Role 15:40 - The "Hollywoodization" of Work Explained 19:05 - "Shadow AI" & Distributing Massive Productivity Gains 24:40 - Automated Side Hustles & The Junior Talent Crisis 29:10 - Y Combinator, AI-Native Law Firms, & Services Disruption 34:15 - Singapore's AI Policy, Budgets, and Global Comparisons 39:10 - A Crazy Idea: Free National AI Subscriptions? 43:50 - Conclusion & Key Takeaways

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & ProWest Roofing and Restoration   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a raw redemption story with Bob Schober — a man who was sleeping in a Volkswagen, selling food stamps for half price, and chasing Grateful Dead tours before he found sobriety at 28 years old and never looked back.   Twenty-eight years clean and a nine-figure roofing exit later, he's here to talk about what he built — and what he's doing with it now.   Bob breaks down the private equity deal that changed everything, why he walked away from the operator seat, and the program he's running inside prisons — training inmates on sales and roofing before they ever hit the street. Plus, how giving away cash every week turned into 400 million views in under 90 days.   A man who once couldn't feed himself is now feeding entire communities.    

A tree removal service can get a little steamy apparently and we have a 'choose your own adverture' with a truck driver on this week's Blue Collar Confessions. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I sit down with Josh Zolin, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, founder of BITNW Academy, and author of Blue Is the New White, to talk about one of the biggest leadership challenges many organizations face today: the divide between white-collar leadership and blue-collar frontline teams.We discuss why so many office leaders unintentionally lose credibility with field employees, how assumptions create resentment, and why respect is built through curiosity, transparency, and shared experience. Josh shares lessons from scaling a service business, leading technicians in the field, and helping companies create stronger cultures through better communication and leadership development.We also dive into financial transparency, leadership coaching, investing in employees, and why the future of the skilled trades deserves far more attention and respect than it often receives.If your organization has office teams, field teams, operations staff, technicians, drivers, or frontline employees, this conversation offers practical ways to close communication gaps and build a healthier, more unified culture. Thanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Day Break | Radical Left Makeover, Midterm Fight, Energy Revolt & Blue-Collar Boom --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:10 – Richard Stern, Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise at Advancing American Freedom. Stern discusses the economic impact of tariffs and the proposed ROAD to Housing Act. He explains how federal policies affect housing affordability, construction costs, and economic growth. 38:15 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:15 – Dewayne Moore, grassroots activist, author, GOP strategist, and Founder/CEO of The Dewayne Moore Foundation. Moore discusses President Trump's continued dominance in Republican primary elections and what that could mean for the party's prospects heading into the midterm elections. 57:27 – Helder Toste, conservative analyst and Director of Federal Affairs for The LIBRE Initiative. Toste breaks down the race for control of Congress, examining key battleground districts, demographic trends, and factors that could shape the upcoming midterm map. 1:16:35 - Monologue 1:25:30 – Sarah Montalbano, Energy Policy Analyst at Always On Energy Research and Senior Fellow at the Independent Women's Forum Center for Energy and Conservation. Montalbano discusses rising electricity costs in Michigan and growing concerns that consumers are paying more while receiving less value. She examines energy policy, utility rates, and the debate over the state's energy future. 1:35:42 – Ed Brady, CEO of the Home Builders Institute (HBI). Brady discusses how the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure is fueling demand for skilled trades workers. He highlights opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and other blue-collar careers as America faces a growing workforce shortage. 1:44:35 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses the importance of preserving America's monuments, landmarks, and national parks. The conversation highlights civic pride, stewardship of public spaces, and efforts to maintain historic sites and monuments across the country. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 17 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/ULMlE_xv87Q

The Blue-Collar Boys are taking over

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers blue-collar brilliance with Ben Jordan — a former trades worker who started with a two-man plumbing operation and scaled it into a $75M multi-state empire, and lost 204 pounds while doing it.   Ben exposes why 90% of home service businesses stay stuck under $2 million, why a salesman outperforms a plumber every time, and how getting his body right unlocked a completely different business. He also breaks down the subscription model, his five-day-a-week training system, and why he's turning down private equity to build the largest trades training organization in America.   The trades are the most underestimated wealth vehicle in America — and this man built the blueprint. Grab a pen.     

Oh the smells of the job. This week we have confessions about pooping in the work van and when a coroner's office employee couldn't keep it together walking into a death investigation. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derrick Stroup is an Alabama-born stand-up comedian known for his high-energy storytelling and Southern observational humor. He broke out nationally with appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2023 and 2025 and has since become a regular headliner, touring alongside comics like Bert Kreischer and Nate Bargatze. Check out his special Nostalgic on Netflix, and visit derrickstroup.com for tour dates and more.IN THE NEWS: Chelsea Handler slams Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe's “racist” jokes at the Kevin Hart roast, Michelle Obama warns liberals against “pigeonholing” Donald Trump voters, and a grandmother tragically dies after stepping out of her vehicle into an open manhole in New York City.GET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH DERRICK STROUP:SPECIAL: Nostalgic (Filmed at Lyric Theater in Alabama)AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX NOW WEBSITE: derrickstroupcomedy.comFOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @adamyenser TWITTER: @cleancomedian69DATES: May 29,( Kenosha, WI) May 30, (Kenosha, WI)June 20,(Scranton, PA) LIVE SHOWS: June 12 - Oklahoma City, OK (2 Shows)June 13 - Tulsa, OK (2 Shows)June 20 - Santa Ana, CA (KROQ Doc Screening)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:GetAcreGold.com/AdamBetOnlinePluto.tvMarathonRewards.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly It's becoming increasingly difficult to find straight-forward, honest, and personal stories at the movie theater. The low to medium budget films that populated the 1970s have cast a shadow that continues to excite and inspire modern audiences. In the wasteland of re-vamps, sequels, action and comic book dreg, a handful of pictures crawl out of the monotony. In 2012, one of these films was released and quickly disappeared from theaters. With the star power of Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini, supporting players Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy, and Ben Mendelsohn, and executive producer and star, Bradd Pitt, Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly should have been a box office hit and a critical darling. However, a film as bleak as this one - profiling the economic problems leading to the 2008 financial crisis, a difficult and racially contested presidential election, and a bleak social atmosphere focusing on blue collar criminals and hitmen versus corporate criminal bosses - Dominik's third film would be dismissed and buried by a public and studio system that would prefer leaving the pasat as it was. This week we look back at it with a decades perspective. Take a listen and let us know what you think. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.  

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Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Tom to discuss the current Bruce Springsteen tour, upcoming shows in DC, Austin, and Atlanta, and reactions to the set list, including excitement about rarely played songs like “Born in the U.S.A.” Tom introduces his new Substack, “Blue Collar Costumes: A Comparative Study of Bruce Springsteen, Stephen King, and the World That Made Them,” which supports a larger book project exploring parallels between Springsteen and King—similar East Coast working-class roots, complicated or absent fathers, and mothers as driving forces—within a broader post–World War II social history. Tom outlines the Substack's monthly themes and posting schedule, starting in May, including a first theme on “Fractured Fathers,” plus Tolkien posts and fiction. They also discuss recent King adaptations and favorite King books, and share subscription details. https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ 00:39 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:00 Tour Talk and Setlist Buzz 04:37 New Project Reveal 06:41 Bruce and King Parallels 11:23 Substack Format and Themes 15:31 Stephen King Adaptations 17:32 Favorite King Books 20:21 Where to Find Substack 22:16 Pricing and Subscriber Tiers 27:08 Wrap Up and Farewell 28:08 Housekeeping and Links https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week we sit down with David Till, entrepreneur, owner of The Blue Collar Company, professional arm wrestler, and strength athlete.We dive into: Building multiple businesses from the ground up The discipline required to succeed in business and strength sports. Developing a mindset that refuses to accept “no”⚒️ Blue collar work ethic and what it really takes to win. Arm wrestling, deadlifting, and pushing past limitsThis episode is all about resilience, grit, and building a life through hard work and relentless discipline.

On this week's Blue Collar Confessions, our stories go off the rails and end up being about.....dead coyotes? Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff, Squire Technologies & Connecticut Barber Expo    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Jason Raposo, known industry-wide as Jay Majors and dubbed The Godfather of Barbering, who started cutting hair in prison and turned a barber chair into the largest men's grooming empire in the world.   Jay breaks down the real estate play hiding inside every barbershop, why credit beats cash even in a cash business, and the one relationship that turned a near-argument into a $30,000 check in 72 hours.   Most people walk past a barbershop and see a haircut. Jay sees an empire. This conversation will change what you see too.  

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes returning guest Tom to discuss the current Bruce Springsteen tour, upcoming shows in DC, Austin, and Atlanta, and reactions to the set list, including excitement about rarely played songs like “Born in the U.S.A.” Tom introduces his new Substack, “Blue Collar Costumes: A Comparative Study of Bruce Springsteen, Stephen King, and the World That Made Them,” which supports a larger book project exploring parallels between Springsteen and King—similar East Coast working-class roots, complicated or absent fathers, and mothers as driving forces—within a broader post–World War II social history. Tom outlines the Substack's monthly themes and posting schedule, starting in May, including a first theme on “Fractured Fathers,” plus Tolkien posts and fiction. They also discuss recent King adaptations and favorite King books, and share subscription details. https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ 00:39 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:00 Tour Talk and Setlist Buzz 04:37 New Project Reveal 06:41 Bruce and King Parallels 11:23 Substack Format and Themes 15:31 Stephen King Adaptations 17:32 Favorite King Books 20:21 Where to Find Substack 22:16 Pricing and Subscriber Tiers 27:08 Wrap Up and Farewell 28:08 Housekeeping and Links https://bluecollarcostumes.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW for Later Today: Jeff Bliss examines Spencer Pratt's surprising lead in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Pratt, a non-politician, gains support from blue-collar workers and celebrities alike who seek a fresh vision to address rampant crime.1904 LA

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On this week's edition of Blue Collar Confessoins, we learn that 'Chicken Catching' is a real job and everyone doing it is on drugs. A story is shared about a guy that drilled into his own junk....PLUS a bus mechanic whose story becomes a 'Cougar Confession' after his customer seduces him. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show #1149 Late But Long 01. Krissy Matthews & the Vikings - Teasin' Times (4:00) (Rock And Roll Soldier, Ruf Records, 2026) 02. Gary Dranow - No More Wars (Part 2) (4:07) (Plays The Blues, self-release, 2026) 03. Misty Blues (ft. Lady Bianca) - Trifling Man (4:07) (Still Ticking, Guitar One Records, 2026) 04. Scott O'Neal Band - Time For Walkin' (4:56) (Call Me Mr. Blues, Lightning In A Bottle Records, 2026) 05. TuskHead - Out Of My Mind (4:12) (One Step Forward & Two Steps Back EP, Migrant Records, 2026) 06. Bob Corritore & Carla Denise - Wild As You Can Be (3:42) (Ernestine Blues, SWMAF/VizzTone Records, 2026) 07. Carmen Ratti Band (ft. Jill Dineen) - Pretty Good Man (4:06) (Come To Me, MoMojo Records, 2026) 08. GA-20 with Charlie Musselwhite - Crazy Love (3:15) (Blues Now, New West Records, 2026) 09. Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice - Break In The Clouds (4:26) (Who Knows What The Future Holds, MoMojo Records, 2026) 10. F.A.R. Trio - When You Put That Dress On (5:09) (Single, self-release, 2026) 11. Drum & Beeker - Heksepoeier (4:15) (Kapot Ver Weg, Woo-Hoo Records, 2026) 12. Ghalia Volt - Let Yo' Hair Down (3:30) (Burn The House Down, Ruf Records, 2026) 13. Doctor Tongue - Pickle (4:38) (Fly, Jetpack Records, 2026) 14. Earl Nelson & the Company - John Henry (3:34) (Single, self-release, 2026) 15. The Name Droppers - Let's Live Together (3:56) (Let's Live Together, Horizon Music Group, 2026) 16. Chris O'Leary - Bad Decisions (4:21) (Blue Collar, Alligator Records, 2026) 17. Shaun Murphy - I'm Gonna Take The Money (3:21) (Brand New Blues, Vision Wall Records, 2026) 18. The CD Woodbury Trio - A Song In There (3:50) (Bulldog, Lightning In A Bottle Records, 2026) 19. Joey Quiñones - Driftin' (4:01) (Inna Soul Steady Situation, Colemine Records, 2026) 20. Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar - Don't Have To Be (3:02) (A Beautiful Buzz, Gypsy Soul Records, 2026) 21. Troy Mercy - Cheap Machine (3:58) (Let the Night Begin, Gitcha Records, 2026) 22. Stefan Hillesheim Band - Sick Of Your Love (3:57) (Live At Chicago Blues Fest, Stella Blue Music, 2026) 23. The Bird Experience - She's So Fine (3:45) (The Bird Experience, Suburban Records, 2026) 24. The Davidson Trio - Follow You (5:13) (Follow You EP, self-release, 2026) 25. Gina Coleman - Fore Day Creep (3:25) (Uncrowned: A Tribute To Ida Cox, Guitar One Records, 2026) 26. Chris Bergson - Driftin' (4:45) (East River Blues, CRS/2 Shirts Records, 2026) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.

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We're back and taking your anonymous messages about what really happens on the jobsite. This week we feature multiple stories of what happens when construction workers don't get access to a portapotty. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – Today, with the onslaught of AI technology, we are seeing many changes within the workforce. As such, blue-collar positions are being “elevated.” Case in point, the labor market is experiencing faster wage growth in the skilled trades. These skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen are frequently out-earning college graduates in entry to mid-career positions...

In today's episode, I sit down with Brock Holyoak, a real estate investor, developer, and coach known for building discipline, accountability, and performance-driven habits. We talk about what it really means to be blue collar built and why that mindset still matters for the next generation. Brock shares how hard work, consistency, and immediate action separate those who move ahead from those who stay stuck in motivation loops. We get into the danger of overthinking, the power of doing things now instead of later, and how simple habits create long-term results. We also discuss balancing grind with purpose, family, and finding personal fulfillment beyond business success.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & MocToe Wine Co.   LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Andrew Schultz, an Army veteran turned winemaker who spent over a decade farming some of Washington State's most elite vineyards before buying the one where his career first began.   Andrew gets into what actually makes a great wine (it starts in the field, not the cellar), why Washington is quietly producing some of the most underrated bottles in the world, and how he built a business that takes care of the people doing the real work.   From combat tours to owning some of the most sought-after land in American wine country, this is a story about what obsession and integrity build over time. This episode is proof that patience, integrity, and doing things right still wins.  

On this week's episode of Blue Collar Confessions.....we have a worker that poops in a bucket, a worker that stole Suzanne Somer's toilet and a mechanic who fart boxed a woman's car. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Josey Parks is a CEO, venture entrepreneur, and one of the most forward-thinking voices at the intersection of blue-collar industry and technology. As the founder of multiple companies spanning roofing, construction, and AI—including Total Home Roofing, RFX, Roofix, Think Unlimited, and Cognitive Contractor—Josey has built a reputation as a true category creator in the trades. A former Inc. 5000 honoree and one of the youngest leaders to make a major impact in roofing, Josey has been featured on CNBC's Blue-Collar Millionaires and This Old House and was named "Roofing's Fearless Visionary" by industry leaders. Today, through Outlaw Ventures, he's focused on something even bigger: building the infrastructure behind AI, including energy, data systems, and scalable intelligence platforms. Josey is also the force behind initiatives like Win The Storm Conference and SVG University, designed to equip contractors with the tools, technology, and community needed to compete and win in a rapidly evolving industry. Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymello Instagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/ Facebook ⟶ https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/ My other podcast: Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33G Live Q&A submission form: https://homeserviceexpert.com/questions

Myles recaps his weekend as a grillmaster and dives into a rant about outer space. Later, we discuss what really pisses off blue-collar workers. Plus, we draft our garage essentials and reveal a fun fact about the very first NFL Draft!Timestamps:0:00 Intro5:19 Outer Space15:10 Blue Collar Worker38:42 Draft Garage Things

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFor more than two decades, Marshall Wallace has pursued answers to questions many are afraid to ask. Alongside his wife, he founded Blue Collar Paranormal—a team committed to investigating haunted locations with a grounded, straightforward approach.In this conversation, we explore how Blue Collar Paranormal approaches cases, the tools they rely on, and how they balance skepticism with open-minded investigation. From private homes to historically active locations, the team has encountered a wide range of reported phenomena—and each case adds another layer to their understanding of the unexplained.What separates fear from evidence? What keeps investigators searching year after year? And what have they learned about the nature of paranormal activity along the way?We dive into the philosophy, methodology, and experiences that define Blue Collar Paranormal. #TheGraveTalks #Paranormal #Ghosts #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostEncounter #HauntedHome #Apparition #GhostHunters #SupernaturalStories #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #LifeChangingEncounterLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!For more than two decades, Marshall Wallace has pursued answers to questions many are afraid to ask. Alongside his wife, he founded Blue Collar Paranormal—a team committed to investigating haunted locations with a grounded, straightforward approach.In this conversation, we explore how Blue Collar Paranormal approaches cases, the tools they rely on, and how they balance skepticism with open-minded investigation. From private homes to historically active locations, the team has encountered a wide range of reported phenomena—and each case adds another layer to their understanding of the unexplained.What separates fear from evidence? What keeps investigators searching year after year? And what have they learned about the nature of paranormal activity along the way?We dive into the philosophy, methodology, and experiences that define Blue Collar Paranormal. #TheGraveTalks #Paranormal #Ghosts #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostEncounter #HauntedHome #Apparition #GhostHunters #SupernaturalStories #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #LifeChangingEncounterLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

"Christopher comes with multiple balls." The games are about to get really good in Women's College Basketball, there's an update on Tiger Woods' car crash, and, because it's a Tuesday, Greg Cote unsurprisingly has a 'Back in my Day.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices