Podcasts about blue collar

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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This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Cubs are still scorching: 10 (11) straight wins, fifteen in a row at Wrigley, and 20 (21) of their last 24 overall. In Detroit, it's a different story — with Skubal injured and Valdéz suspended, the Tigers have slipped under .500, leaving fans wondering what comes next.In Popcorn, we turn to two standouts from the 1970-80's: The Stuntman (1980), starring Peter O'Toole and Barbara Hershey, and Blue Collar (1978), featuring Yaphet Kotto, Richard Pryor, and Harvey Keitel.Next Show's Films: Tom's Pick: Gangs of New York (2002)Leo's Pick: The Secrets in Their Eyes (2009)

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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.

IS BLUE COLLAR THE NEW WHITE? With Inc 5000 CEO and founder Josh Zolin host of the podcast EVERYTHING THEY DONT TELL YOU Helping Ordinary Women Build Extraordinary Businesses, Brands, and Lives They Love While Unpacking Their Inner SHEEO with Episodes Enriching Your Mindset, Wealth, and Faith Factor VISIT: RachelMedina.com or SHEEOX.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @RachelMedina101 PLUS: Listen to founders and experts share their entrepreneurial journey on bonus episodes featuring awe inspiring guests Rachel Medina is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Christianpreneur, Mommypreneur and an ordinary woman who ditched the C-suite for the SHE-suite by tapping into the new and exciting laptop lifestyle in the SHEconemy, and who built multiple businesses from home, after divorce, as a single mother over 40! The Rachel Unpacked Podcast is here to help you avoid common mistakes by learning the lessons she learned along the way! Whether you're a corporate baddie wanting to ditch the grind or a single momma ready to learn a new money making skillset from home, the Rachel Unpacked podcast is for you. Access resources mentioned on this show here ⁠www.rachelmedina.com or at SHEEOX.com As seen on: TEDx , Wharton School of Business, The Christian Channel, LATV's Get It Girl, Rompiendo El Silencio, David Meltzer's Playbook IG-LIVE, StartEmpire Wire Podcast, Jackie Hernandez Live, Canvas Rebel Magazine, SDvoyager Magazine, Keynote Women's Leadership Conference, to name a few RACHEL UNPACKED, RACHEL MEDINA, SHEEO, SHEEOx, SHE,EOO,OOO

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

Rikki Simmons shares how hard times, family struggles, and blue collar life helped create The Blue Collar Chef.

In this episode, real estate investor Adam Sondgeroth shares his journey from working in the railroad industry to building a portfolio of over 100 units through creative financing, strategic partnerships, and proactive deal sourcing. Learn how he scaled rapidly, leveraged relationships, and took action to seize opportunities in the real estate market.Chapters:00:01:05 - Adam Sondgeroth's journey from railroad worker to real estate investor00:02:03 - Overview of Adam's real estate investments and creative financing strategies00:04:07 - The influence of entrepreneurial mindset and early inspirations00:10:49 - Building relationships and networking in real estate00:17:14 - Transitioning to larger multifamily deals and the importance of taking action00:19:05 - Case study of a successful multifamily investment and exit strategyConnect with Adam:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sondgeroth-868138221/ Learn More About Accountable Equity:  Visit Us: http://www.accountableequity.com/   Access eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register  Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger.LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

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

Stealing cop cars, sealing up pee bottles behind drywall and pooping all over the city bus. These are just some of 'Blue Collar Confessions' this week. 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.

On this week's edition of 'Blue Collar Confessions,' we have roofers that shingled the wrong house, road construction crews that use hot asphalt and a Chevy worker who took a retired police vehicle on a wild ride. 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 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:

Practical, straightforward, and recorded for real blue-collar leaders, aspiring leaders, and workers who want to climb to the next level and beyond.In this special husband-and-wife episode, Mack and Ria Story give listeners a brief, practical overview of the eight core books in the Blue-Collar Leadership® Series—part of the 35 books they've published.They walk through the five 30-chapter/3 pages per chapter books:Blue-Collar Leadership® & Culture: The 5 Components for Building High Performance TeamsBlue-Collar Leadership®: Leading from the Front LinesBlue-Collar Leadership® & Teamwork: 30 Traits of High Impact PlayersBlue-Collar Leadership® & Supervision: Unleash Your Team's PotentialBlue-Collar Kaizen: Leading Lean & Lean TeamsPlus the three quick-hit Blue-Collar Leadership® Toolbox Tips books which are packed with 60 micro-lessons each.Mack and Ria share how frontline team members can use these books for personal growth and how formal leaders and supervisors can turn them into powerful team-development tools through short book studies or by sharing weekly Toolbox Tips.Whether you're looking to build better habits, improve communication, strengthen culture, or lead change on the shop floor or the job site, this episode gives you the roadmap to start using these proven resources immediately—no matter your role or experience level.#bluecollarleadership #skilledtrades #leadershippodcast #leadershipdevelopment #workforcedevelopment 

Blue Collar Workers: What secrets do you hold from the worksite? We're airing out all your dirty laundry 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.

This episode was sponsored by Cardiff    LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode brings back Matt Ebert — founder and CEO of Crash Champions, and the man who built a $3 billion collision repair empire from starting with just a single shop.   Matt breaks down what it actually takes to scale a business, the real opportunity hiding in blue-collar trades, and why skilled workers are about to become the most valuable people in the workforce.    If you've ever wondered whether the trades are worth it, or how someone builds something this big from nothing, this one's for you.

Josh Hawley says that men are called by God to work. In fact, he says that working is the source of God's image within men. But what counts as “work” for Hawley? And what dogmas about work and the value of men drive his account? And how do issues like economic change and the climate crisis inform his thinking? Check out Dan's discussion this week to find out! Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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