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The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour (2.26) Comedian Nate Bargatze is stepping into the host seat with a new competition show centered on the average American, and the crew weighs in on what that could look like. Then it’s a bummer in candy land: Jelly Belly layoffs hit the news, sparking talk about shifting business realities—even for iconic brands. Next comes the great “pajamafication” debate: should people be wearing pajamas on flights? The phones light up as everyone admits what they actually wear in the air (and what they judge silently). Plus, big changes are coming to downtown L.A. as the Graffiti Towers have new owners—so what’s the plan for the buildings and the future of that skyline icon? And to close it out, a trip report turns into a rant: why are Vegas escalators so filthy and constantly broken—and what’s really going on out there? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Industrial water training only works when the knowledge transfers. That means the material lands with the audience, survives the drive home, and shows up later in the field when decisions get made.  Dan Merritt, CWT, Sales Manager at CH2O, brings a rare perspective to that problem. He started as a teacher (chemistry, calculus, physics), entered industrial water treatment on February 5, 2002, and later became part of the AWT training team. This conversation follows the path from classroom instruction to boiler rooms and cooling towers, then uses that journey to examine what makes technical training "stick" for working professionals.  From educator to water treater, then back to educator  Dan shares how leaving graduate study, teaching high school and community college, and stepping into service work shaped his approach to explaining technical concepts. The throughline is simple: the instructor owns the clarity. When someone in the room does not understand, the response is not frustration. The response is translation.  Bridging the knowledge gap without dumbing it down  Trace and Dan describe a common failure mode in technical instruction: experts answering correctly, but not helpfully. They frame the goal as closing the gap between what the instructor knows and what the audience can realistically absorb in the moment, especially for attendees building competence over time.  Stories and demonstrations as tools for retention  The episode highlights why AWT trainers lean on stories and physical demonstrations, from an Archimedes fountain to static electricity experiments. Dan explains how the "light bulb moment" is the reward of teaching, and why trainers adapt when a method fails (including what humidity can do to a demo in a room full of people).  Keeping the CWT exam in proper context  The conversation also draws a firm boundary: training supports growth, but it does not replace the CWT experience requirement and recommendations. Dan and Trace emphasize accurate language around the credential and reinforce what the training can and cannot do.  Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps  01:38 — Setup for a two-part series to help listeners prepare for AWT Technical Training 02:24 — AWT Technical Training logistics: March 10–13 in Frisco, Texas (near Dallas) 03:10 — Trace shares why AWT Technical Training matters personally (mentorship, community, support) 05:51 — "Desert Pete" story: why instructors "fill the bottle" by giving back through training 11:53 — Words of Water with James McDonald: definition + answer ("flow rate") 14:13 — Events mentioned for water professionals  18:42 — Trace introduces the guest: Dan Merritt (CH2O) and their history through AWT 19:39 — Dan's background: 24 years in water treatment; former teacher (chemistry, calculus, physics). 22:44 — Dan's entry into water treatment: Industrial Water Engineering ride-alongs + first field impressions 26:49 — Move to Pacific Northwest + start at CH2O (service tech) and why that timing mattered 31:40 — How Dan and Trace connected through AWT training; Dan begins teaching (service tech reporting). 34:17 — Dan's AWT involvement expands: education committee + Intro to Water Treatment online course task force 35:31 — Dan asked to teach the chemistry class; Trace frames "know your audience" and confidence gap 36:50 — Teaching tools and learning from misses: demos (Archimedes fountain, static electricity + humidity issue) 37:49 — The key teaching principle: "you're the instructor; it's your job to explain it clearly" (adult learners) 41:31 — Bridging the knowledge gap: why brilliance can miss the audience, and why training must translate 44:48 — Why a math/calculations class helps: making the "bang, there's your answer" steps teachable 50:19 — Troubleshooting reality: many forces in boilers/cooling towers; deeper understanding improves diagnosis 52:00 — Field story lesson: softener cleaning foam incident (why stories stick and prevent repeat mistakes) 56:19 — CWT clarification: training helps, but it cannot replace required experience and recommendations 58:31 — CWT wording matters: it's an "exam," not a "test" (Trace mentions Angela Pike's correction)   Quotes  "It's your job to explain the material in a way that we can understand it."  "It's our responsibility to take this information, to package it in a way so you, not me, you can understand it." "Math is the only known axiom that we have. And it kind of quiets the chaos." "And again, it's not a test. Do not say that it's a test. It is an exam."    Connect with Dan Merritt, CWT  Email: dmerritt@ch2o.com   Website: .https://www.ch2o.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-merritt-cwt-18413819/ CH2O, inc.: Overview | LinkedIn    Guest Resources Mentioned   Education Offerings – AWT  Become Certified – AWT   I Said This, You Heard That 2nd Edition by Kathleen Edelman    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  AWT Technical Training - Registration  2026 AWT Technical Training Schedule Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind    Words of Water with James McDonald  Today's definition is a measure of the volume or mass of a fluid (liquid or gas) that passes through a certain point or cross-section over a unit of time.  Can you guess the word or phrase?    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.   

0:30 - WAR ON FRAUD 15:33 - Illegals and CDLs 38:30 - Not going to be shaken down 01:00:08 - Early voting in CPS 01:19:12 - Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children, says demand for federal school choice is surging — so why are some governors refusing to opt in? For more on the American Federation for Children federationforchildren.org 01:33:09 - Alicia Nieves, lawyer focused on immigration and national-security issues who writes from Chicago, explains Why the Democratic Party Can’t Moderate. Follow Alicia on X @alicianieves__ 01:53:22 - Why Dan Proft is Single 02:10:21 - South Side Irish Parade Committee member Jim Smith gets you ready for the big day, spotlighting this year’s Grand Marshals, Tunnel to Towers. Buy a South Side parade T-shirt or poster and help support Tunnel 2 TowersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave her final State of the State address.

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Hilary Duff speaks out about Ashley Tisdale's toxic mom group article. 

It was a big day for Tina Turner and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced.

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On this Wednesday Tunnel to Towers edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers last night's State of the Union address conducted by President Donald Trump at the United States Capitol, rehashing the speech's highlights and most notable moments. In other news of the day, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows without a shadow of a doubt that he lacks any support whatsoever for NYPD police officers, after minimizing the pelleting of two cops by snowball fighters in Washington Square Park that sent one of them to the hospital. Clay Travis, Jon Heyman, Kellyanne Conway, Mike Lawler, Peter King & Victoria Coates join Sid on this T2T hump day installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sponsored by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. Today, Josh recaps President Trump’s State of the Union address, breaking down the biggest highlights from Tuesday night and evaluating what the president got right. He also discusses where Democrats, in his view, once again fell short — particularly their reaction to several of the guests in attendance. Josh asks why many Democrats chose not to stand during moments he believes were meant to unite the country rather than divide it, and what that response says about the current political climate. Later, Josh is joined by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to discuss why the agency has been in the news recently and to clarify where critics in the media and on the Left may be getting it wrong when it comes to the FCC’s role in regulating the broadcast industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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McDonald's is releasing their biggest burger in the US.

The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for info that leads them to their mom, Nancy.

Jay started a new show on Hulu that we've been waiting a year for! 

Alan Longstreet has a belated birthday gift for Allyson.

Frank Sinatra performed his last show on this day and fans want Selena Gomez to divorce Benny Blanco after his disgusting habit.

A raccoon was found living inside a TV newsroom!

How often are you replacing your underwear? According to experts, none of us are doing it often enough!

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THE TOWER! Let's go! Will all of Chris and Ian's predictions come true? Enjoy!

After 24 days missing, volunteers are now helping search for Nancy Guthrie. 

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A woman went missing 25 years ago but was just found alive and well.

Lindsey Vonn revealed she almost lost her leg after her crash at the Winter Olympics.

Americans in Mexico are being told to shelter in place after a cartel leader was killed causing chaos. 

Nothing could top Jay's weekend, but could the girls come close?

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We announce a new Teacher of the Week and Snooki revealed a cancer diagnosis. 

Jay had the time of his life at the New Edition show on Friday and even made some new friends!

Eric Dane recorded a special on Netflix months before he died.

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