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MSU beats Purdue for the first time in over a decade at Mackey...and in doing so, they became the fourth team to beat Purdue at home this season. Purdue had opportunities to win tonight...didn't make plays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Last night, the Purdue family heard the news about Rondale Moore taking his own life...the ripples leave us with heavy hearts and no sufficient words to cope with the loss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue's Big 3 set a tone early and rested late as Omer Mayer was the nail in IU's collective coffin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boilers In The Stands is LIVE. Come tune into the chat as Purdue looks to get back on track against their rival, the Indiana Hoosiers. Greg Braggs, Kraig Bowers, and Joe Jackson will break down everything you need to know from the gameSubscribe on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7kd9CfRqtyF3wIseu_8LAClick here to check out our merch - https://braggsinthestands.creator-spring.com/?Follow Us On Twitter - @BoilersInStandsFollow Greg Braggs on Twitter - @GBraggsJr23Follow Kraig on Twitter - @kraigbowers34Follow Joe on Twitter - @joejacksoncbb#Purdue #CollegeBasketball #Boilermakers #BoilerUP

After a scoreboard update from Brendan King, Coach begins the final hour talking with Rob Blackman of Purdue radio as the #7 Boilers smoked Indiana 93-64 at Mackey Arena. We head back to HS basketball with HC Scott McClelland of Noblesville as his squad got a 10 point win over Avon. We then shift to Hauser basketball as HC Trent Moorhead and his team got a 76-48 win over Milan. We head over then to Michigan City vs Maryville where Tanner Camp of the regional radio sports network had the call of Michigan City’s 60-54 win. We head over to the undefeated Fishers Tigers as their Head Coach Garrett Winegar talks with coach about their 66-42 win over Zionsville. We take a moment back to West Lafayette where John Herrick talks Indiana’s loss to Purdue 64-93. We also hear from Steve Kolb of WAXL where Heritage Hills took down Tell City 68-41. We turn things over to Kip Wesner of the Hoosier Basketball Magazine who talks about the ongoings in the state. We also hear from Mt. Vernon HC Joe Bradburn and his squad taking down New Palestine 61-46. To round the show out, we head back to the collegiate level as we hear from the voice of the Cardinals in David Eha as Ball State fell 65-78 vs Akron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(00:00-26:19) Doug's boiler is affecting his golf game. We're gonna talk Mizzou basketball for all four hours today. Audio of the final seconds of Mizzou/Vandy. Dennis gates talking about the end of the game dramatics and his team's resilience. Illinois routs USC. Jackson's updated local college basketball team rankigs. SLU games against Dayton and Duquesne will be on channels 2 & 11. Chaim Bloom will be joining the show in 15 minutes or so. They're not happy that USA Hockey isn't the lede. Jackson shot 88 yesterday.(26:27-1:04:26) Doug's key lime pie. Chops Ritter and Sam Snead. Chaim Bloom sits down for his first appearance on the show. Nothing he'll see in the text inbox is worse than what he hears at home. His smooth voice. The fans' outlook on the change in direction and Chaim's perspective on it. His roadmap of what the organization is trying to do. Minor leaguers that are close to making an impact. Analyzing players and picking the right guy vs. picking the wrong guy. How the looming work stoppage affects their conversations in the front office. Jordan Walker and his potential. Chaim takes some questions from the text inbox. Not wanting to rush guys like Liam Doyle. Lessons he's learned in his time in baseball. Chaim likes the navy caps.(1:04:34-1:38:37) People seem to be reacting positively to the Chaim Bloom interview. Doug's takeaway was patience. Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt. St. Louis: You're 25 minutes from anywhere. Up yours, Florida. Jackson and Doug's late night dalliances. Ryne Stanek sits down with the show. Born in St. Louis but moved to KC in 2nd grade. Coming in as a veteran voice in the clubhouse.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Early in your renovation, you need to lock down your M&E plan - mechanical and electrical. In this we deep dive into the dirty business of mechanical plans - waste pipes, connection points, pumps, heating, toilets, showers, drainage, and more. The decisions you make here will have a big impact later in your renovation, and there are some important things you should know.We will be covering electrical plans (including Jenny's favourite topic - lighting!) next week.Key Topics in This Episode:Why plumbing, drainage and heating plans must be decided early in a renovation.Toilets, waste pipes and the impact of pipe routes on layout and design.Boxing off waste pipes.Hidden vs visible toilet cisterns.Macerators (e.g. Saniflo).Common bathroom planning mistakes.Boilers, water tanks, combi-boilers, and other hot water systems.How gravity affects water flow.Radiators, zoning and smart heating decisions to be aware of.Pumps, drainage challenges and avoiding costly issues later.BTU calculator for checking radiator requirements.Pipe to pipe distance between radiators.Temperature knobs on radiators.Sump pump if your drain pipes are low compared to the water table.Follow the podcast on Instagram @ripitup_podcast_official, or follow us - Jenny is @workerscottage and Kate is @victorianrathmines

A nine minute stretch in the first half all-but-doomed Purdue in Mackey Arena earlier tonight as Michigan showed that they belong atop the conference Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boilers push all the right buttons as the two-headed monster of CJ/Gicarri lift each other up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boilers In The Stands is LIVE. Come tune into the chat as Purdue heads to Iowa, looking to continue their winning streak. Kraig Bowers, Joe Jackson, and Greg Braggs will breakdown everything you need to know from the game.Subscribe on Youtube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7kd9CfRqtyF3wIseu_8LAClick here to check out our merch - https://braggsinthestands.creator-spring.com/?Follow Us On Twitter - @BoilersInStandsFollow Greg Braggs on Twitter - @GBraggsJr23Follow Kraig on Twitter - @kraigbowers34Follow Joe on Twitter - @joejacksoncbb#Purdue #CollegeBasketball #Boilermakers #BoilerUP

Purdue threw away a 22 point lead on the way to a 3 point overtime win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue shot poorly from deep and struggled again on defense...still got the dub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boilers host Oregon Saturday, then it's a 5 game stretch to determine if they can win the Big Ten.

Purdue/Fletch Get back on track in Maryland Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On todays show Torres talks a BUSY Tuesday night in college hoops - Kentucky completely no shows against Vandy, UConn wins but keeps struggling and Darius Acuff does it again for Arkansas. Plus, Michigan and Nebraska play a thriller in the Big Ten and Purdue loses a third straight. What's wrong with the Boilers. * Kentucky's complete no show (3:00) * Darius Acuff does it again (24:00) * UConn wins, continues to struggle (40:00) * Michigan beats Nebraska, Purdue loses a third straight + more (53:00) Tiege Hanley: Get your first box 40% off (+ FREE gift), and 20% off for life, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiege.com/aaron2026 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky or visit their Las Vegas property! Want to watch your favorite college football team or get tickets to ANY big game - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illinois' length was a problem all day as Purdue couldn't get a rebound when they needed it...but problems on defense and the inability to close a game strong killed them in Mackey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

IU makes plays as Purdue doesn't down the stretch...Purdue's fork in the road for the season is here Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander recap the best freshman day of all time. Illinois' Keaton Wagler, Houston's Kingston Flemings and BYU's AJ Dybantsa shine on a loaded Saturday. Let's recap an incredible Saturday in college basketball. (0:00) Intro + GP's been at the Kennel all day and oh my what a day! (4:45) Three 40-point freshman performances on the SAME DAY! (7:00) Oh my Keaton Wagler!! Illinois beats Purdue, another loss for Boilers in Mackey Arena (15:45) The Kingston Flemings show! But it's Texas Tech that beats Houston (20:00) AJ Dybantsa got in on the 40-point party against Utah (32:05) A whole lot happened in the SEC on Saturday, let's start with UT over Bama (36:47) Auburn beat Florida in Gainesville…wasn't expecting that (39:50) Texas puts up a 57 ball in the 2nd half, beats Georgia by 20 (40:30) Mizzou hits not one, but two buzzer beaters! (43:45) Vandy avoids a swoon, Kentucky wins five straight (47:40) Big time Saturday Whiparound (40:00) We have three 20-0 teams! (54:35) UNC beats Virginia on the road (56:30) UConn escapes Nova in overtime (57:50) Kansas cruises over K-State without Darryn Peterson (1:01:55) Some final whiparound: Iowa State, Michigan State, 900 for Rick and Ed Cooley back at Providence (1:12:20) AP Poll Predictions and looking ahead to the next few days Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boilers can feel intimidating the first time you step into a boiler room—the heat, the noise, the pressure gauge, and the weight of knowing that mistakes can be costly. Trace Blackmore opens with a reminder that boilers deserve respect, not fear—and that learning fundamentals is how you replace mystique with clarity.  The talent gap behind the boiler room door Eric Johnson, Founder and CEO of Boilearn, explains why boiler expertise is becoming harder to replace. He points to the shrinking pipeline of boiler-trained technicians—historically strengthened by Navy steam training—and why companies can't rely on "tribal knowledge" and informal shadowing alone to develop the next generation.  Training that scales past the 2–3 day class  Eric shares what pushed him to build Boilearn: technicians and operators need structured, repeatable competency systems—not just scattered classes and a "shotgun approach" to on-the-job training. He lays out why fundamentals can be taught effectively online when it's done well, and why travel-heavy training models often spend a large share of the budget on logistics instead of learning.  Troubleshooting that starts with fundamentals  Troubleshooting is where boiler work can feel like a mystery—until you understand fundamentals and sequence of operations. Eric explains how technicians can isolate problems faster by knowing what should be moving (or not moving), testing one theory at a time, and using electrical diagrams as a practical roadmap when formal sequence documentation isn't available.  Better partnerships between boiler techs and water treaters  The conversation closes with practical steps that reduce friction and finger-pointing: take photos during inspections, package observations clearly in service reports, communicate directly when possible, and over-communicate inspection schedules so the water treater can prepare the program before the boiler is opened.  Listen to the full conversation above. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps  02:20 - Trace Blackmore sets the stage on boiler fear vs. Respect, learning boilers from a Navy-Trained mentor  09:20 - Words of Water with James  10:50 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals   14:20 - Interview with Eric Johnson of Boilearn  16:30 – Eric's Path: HVAC school – Boiler Service Tech – Founder   19:10 – What Boilearn Does  22:10 – The lost "lifeline" problem  33:20 – Electrical Troubleshooting  44:20 – Coordinating Boiler Openings and Inspections    Quotes  "I've learned that boilers are something you definitely need to respect, but definitely not fear."  "There's a career behind boilers. There's a career behind water treatment and not enough people talk about it."    Connect with Eric Johnson Email: eric.johnson@boilearn.com  Website: Boilearn I The Foundation of Boiler Training  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjohnson2020/   Boilearn: Overview | LinkedIn     Guest Resources Mentioned   Boilearn Boilearn mission and origins  Boiler operator roles and skills  Common steam‑boiler problems   Safe boiler operation guide  Boiler start‑up and maintenance  Safer operation manual    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  AWT Technical Training Seminars   Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea    Words of Water with James McDonald Today's definition is water lost from a cooling tower as liquid droplets are entrained in the exhaust air.     2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE.     

Lots to chat about this week Bruins and we've got it all covered in this episode! We chat about the Jekyll and Hyde act MBB is doing- getting blown out by OSU and then coming home to upset #4 Purdue in exciting fashion- and how they need to parlay some momentum into consistency. We also chat about the absolute wrecking ball that WBB has become, with it's latest destruction of Maryland. Lastly, we chat a bit about the CFP, Curt Cignetti and what it all can translate into for Bob Chesney. Check it all out!

Purdue had been playing with fire for a few games and finally got burnt in Pauley Pavilion. Poor three point shooting and in ability to make stops ends Purdue's 9-game winning streak. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 409 Title: Boilers, Shovelware, and Strange ReturnsEpisode 409 Summary:This week on PS This Is Awesome!, Fred and Jake break down what they've been playing, with Fred diving into ARC RAIDERS and the nostalgic beat-'em-up GI JOE: Wrath of Cobra, while Jake explores the sci-fi RPG depths of The Outer Worlds 2. In the news, Rockstar confirms GTA 6 development continues uninterrupted after a boiler malfunction caused a scare at Rockstar North, Sony quietly wipes thousands of shovelware titles from the PS Store in a major cleanup move, Life Is Strange officially confirms its return with a full reveal coming next week, and Bungie's MARATHON locks in a March 5th, 2026 release date. The episode wraps up with a packed rundown of new releases hitting PlayStation, including 2XKO, MIO: Memories in Orbit, Arknights: Endfield, Look Mum No Computer, MAVRIX, SEGA Football Club Champions, and the fairy-tale-meets-capitalism RPG Escape from Ever After.Visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome to support the show and help us continue producing the content you love!Please, if you enjoyed the content — or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one — come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Share with your friends and help us grow our awesome PlayStation community!As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Purdue fights through ugly foul trouble, listless play and turnovers to grind out a dub in LA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boilers off a win at home over Iowa head to USC Saturday as the team kicks off it's west coast trip.

Purdue played 30 minutes of listless basketball, but with Braden Smith was the catalyst, Boilers found a way to beat Iowa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Boilers in the Stands crew is back to review the 2025-26 season to this point and look ahead to the second half of the regular season with a star studded cast of Purdue Basketball media members. Join Kraig Bowers, Bobby Riddell, Dustin Schutte, and Sam King, and send us your questions for this fan driven show. Make sure to tune in live to be able to get your questions answered!Like and subscribe for more off season content and in season shows!!Follow us on TwitterBraggs in the Stands - @BraggsInStandsGreg Braggs - @GBraggsJr23Kraig Bowers - @KraigBowers34 Joe Jackson - @joejacksoncbb / @feedthepost_Search us on FacebookBoilers in the StandsBraggs in the StandsBoiler DiehardsSubscribe@BraggsInTheStands#boilerup | #boilers | #purdue

After a lil' break, the Basketball Beat returns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Bobinski meets with local media at a round table event as Odom and company do work in the portal... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue cools a bit from the floor and takes their foot off of the gas, but still cruises to a win in Mackey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Smith becomes the all-time leader in Big Ten Assists, Fletch finds his groove and TKR wears Winter in The Kohl Center Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Benter and the Boilers overwhelm Kent State Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textReady to scale beyond flips and small rentals into commercial real estate without stepping on landmines? We sit down with investor and educator Becky Lambert to unpack the blueprint: how to pick the right markets, structure safer debt, and build durable cash flow with tenants who actually stay. Becky has 16 years in commercial under her belt and breaks down the core framework with clarity—what NOI really tells you, how DSCR protects your downside, and why a 1% shift in cap rate can swing a valuation by millions.We dig into the hidden systems that make or break deals: boilers, elevators, roofs, and power capacity. If you've ever inherited an old building and found out the hard way what “inspection missed” means, you'll appreciate the playbook for due diligence that buys leverage at the negotiating table. Becky shares how to curate tenant mixes that pull traffic—think surgeons, PT, pharmacies, and synergistic retail near hospitals—and why staggering lease expirations matters more than squeezing the last dollar on day one. We also explore counter-cyclical assets like storage, the trade-offs in specialized warehouses, and how ground leases and cell towers can add surprising income streams.For those itching to jump in, Becky explains why joining a syndication is a smart first step to learn IRR, equity multiple, and lender relationships from inside the deal. From selecting a market with real growth drivers to designing leases with escalations and creditworthy tenants, this episode gives you a clear path to move up the ladder without gambling your portfolio. If the numbers tell the truth, learn to listen—and let your strategy match what the market actually wants.Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, leave a quick review, and share this episode with a friend who's eyeing commercial deals. Your support helps more investors find the tools to grow wisely. Support the showThanks again for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and leave a FIVE-STAR review.Head to Dwanderful right now to claim your free real estate investing kit. And follow:http://www.Dwanderful.comhttp://www.facebook.com/Dwanderfulhttp://www.Instagram.com/Dwanderful http://www.youtube.com/DwanderfulRealEstateInvestingChannelMake it a Dwanderful Day!

Purdue rolls through Indy and exacts some revenge on Auburn as they get ready for Christmas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Odom hired a new/old DC...is this real life? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue didn't shoot well, but Oscar Cluff carried our Boilers to an olde timey beat 'em up 20 point victory in Mackey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue turns it on v Minny in the second half Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No Handsome Hour? No problem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue didn't look like the number one team earlier this afternoon...they didn't look like a ranked team as Iowa State completely whipped Matty's boys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A boring 16 point win in the state of New Jersey in December??? Heck yes, I'll take that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three-straight seasons of bad football...two-straight seasons of not even being competitive...so what comes next? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue wins big in Mackey...loses almost as big in Ross-Ade as the 2025 season comes to an awful end Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys talk about the Colts blowing a late lead at Arrowhead and why it could spell doom in the suddenly tight AFC South divisional race. Plus, Boilers and Hoosiers ranked in hoops, Daniel Jones questions, and Jake's cultural learnings from spending a week in Austria.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Team Builder

Football is a tough topic heading into the Bucket game...but the boys talk about it and other painful memories Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue's weapons strike the Red Raiders from all directions as Purdue crushes the number fifteen team in America Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue dealt with some ugliness...but found a way to improve to 5-0 down in the beautiful Bahamas over Memphis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The boys take a deeper-than-comfortable dive into the football season...THEN, they get to the uplifting stuff Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue's offensive balance and rebounding firepower lifted them to a comfy win over Akron tonight in Mackey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Purdue took the fight to Bama and reminded us how lethal this team might become Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the HVAC School podcast, Bryan sits down with Ray Wohlfarth, a seasoned HVAC contractor and prolific author who has dedicated over 30 years to mastering the art and science of boiler systems. What began as a competitive disadvantage—competitors claiming he knew nothing about boilers—became Ray's driving passion. Through daily reading, countless mistakes, and an unwavering commitment to learning, Ray transformed himself into one of the industry's most respected voices on hydronics and steam systems. Ray shares the personal story of how legendary author Dan Holohan literally "saved his marriage" with his book on one-pipe steam systems. When Ray and his wife moved into their first house with steam heat, mysterious banging sounds threatened domestic harmony until Dan's book provided the answers Ray desperately needed. This experience inspired Ray to pay it forward, eventually authoring 14 technical books himself—all written with the vision of a technician stuck in a boiler room at 9 PM on a Friday night, frantically searching for solutions. The conversation dives deep into practical wisdom earned through experience. Ray emphasizes the critical importance of safety in boiler rooms, recounting a harrowing story of a hospital engineer who bypassed safety controls and manually lit a boiler with a flaming broom—resulting in dangerous explosions. He stresses that technicians should always identify escape routes before beginning work, as a lifting relief valve can quickly fill a room with steam, displacing oxygen and eliminating visibility. Beyond safety, Ray shares diagnostic techniques like listening for dripping, hissing, or the "Rice Krispies" sound that indicates scaling, and visually inspecting for soot streaks that reveal combustion problems and potential carbon monoxide issues. Throughout the episode, Ray's philosophy shines through: humility, continuous learning, and the joy of solving complex problems. Whether discussing the holistic nature of steam system troubleshooting, the importance of water quality treatment, or the surprising efficiency of properly designed steam systems (like the LEED Gold-certified Empire State Building), Ray's expertise and passion are evident. His advice for aspiring boiler techs is simple but profound: read 15 minutes daily about your industry, engage with online communities like HeatingHelp.com, and never stop learning from every service call. Topics Covered Ray's Journey: Transitioning from Carrier air conditioning to boiler expertise over 30+ years The Writing Process: Creating 14 technical books designed specifically for technicians in the field Dan Holohan's Influence: How Dan's books and mentorship shaped Ray's career and literally saved his marriage Boiler Room Safety: Critical importance of identifying escape routes and recognizing dangerous practices Diagnostic Techniques: Using your senses—listening for dripping, hissing, and scaling sounds; looking for soot, leaks, and discoloration Near-Boiler Piping: Why 90% of steam boiler installations have incorrect piping and the importance of proper insulation Steam vs. Hydronic Systems: Key differences in troubleshooting approaches and why steam operates more like air conditioning than hydronic One-Pipe vs. Two-Pipe Steam: Fundamentals of steam system design, traps, and venting behavior Condensing Boilers: The reality of "conditional condensing" and why 95% efficiency requires specific return water temperatures Radiant Heat Comfort: Why hydronic radiant heating provides superior comfort compared to forced air Water Quality Issues: The critical importance of water treatment, the mystery of deteriorating fittings, and potential chlorine impacts Learning Resources: The value of HeatingHelp.com, reading 15 minutes daily, and engaging with online communities Ray's Book Series: Overview of his "Lessons Learned" series and specialized books on brewery boilers and wiring diagrams Common Mistakes: Real-world troubleshooting stories including the mystery of the 2-degree delta T and lessons in humility   Check out some of Ray's boiler books on Amazon HERE. His latest book, Lessons Learned: Understanding Boiler Wiring Diagrams, is available HERE. Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android.