CollaredPodcast

Today we are joined by Tim and Tommy Haluscak. Tim is a retired Cincinnati Firefighter and Tommy is a Lieutenant for the Wheeling, WV Fire Dept.

Today I have a special guest with me, Kaleb Travis, owner of TNT Automation. Kaleb gives us the ins and outs of the Automation world and how he helps companies stay on task. TNTautomation.net k.travis@tntautomation.net collaredpodcast@gmail.com

Nashville part 2. Today Joseph Parish sits in as guest host while Jim is out. We discuss St. Jude's Rock and Roll Marathon in Nashville and general conversation.

Today I tell Jim about the Orange and Blue game and the Johnny Townsend Foundation that supports Pediatric Oncology at Shands. https://www.johnnytownsendfoundation.com/ Below is the link for the inflation calculator Jim presented. It is a fun little tool to show you how bad off we are... https://www.in2013dollars.com/

Today's episode was a special dedicated to the families of the workers that lost their lives in the Baltimore Bridge disaster. Thank you to Lori Diaz with the ATSS Foundation and Kristi Ronyak CEO of Construction Angels for joining us. https://foundation.atssa.com/get-involved/ https://foundation.atssa.com/donate https://www.constructionangels.us/ https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/csf3xtk/lp/277c26ed-c08a-4d22-ba4b-3354e8cb1d42?mode=preview&source_id=a734789a-9ab5-42bf-af45-e22918822060&source_type=em&c=

This episode Jim and I are joined by veteran Paramedic Joseph Parish to discuss the problems with healthcare and EMS.

I did a solo show discussing ALL the fun things that happened on my way to Nashville as well as the World of Asphalt. https://www.worldofasphalt.com/show-experience/show-highlights?cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Thank%20you%20for%20Attending%20World%20of%20Asphalt%21-_-show%20highlight%20videos%20and%20photos

Today we are joined by 2 time Woman of the Year in Construction, Dawn Miller. We discuss Women in the Construction Industry and everyday struggles with employees.

Today Jim and I air out our thoughts on the State of the Union address as well as other topics.

Today, Jim and I are joined with Kristi Ronyak, CEO of Construction Angels. We discussed what the organization does to help the members of the construction family when a loved one is killed on the job. https://www.constructionangels.us/ Kristi@constructionangels.us https://www.constructiondive.com/news/construction-fatalities-2023-bls-falls-safety/702974/ https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cfoi.pdf

Today, Jim and I have a conversation with a Human Resources Expert to discuss the work force and today's challenges.

Today, Jim and I discuss the border crisis at Eagle Pass Texas and how it affects us in the workplace, economically, and institutionally.

Today we have Dane Peters join us to discuss the ins and outs of the Concrete Industry as it pertains to slip form paving, plant management, and general rules of Concrete.

Today we continue our discussion about the differences in Concrete and Asphalt. Our Guest is Matt Vanhouten, a Concrete Truck Operator.

Today we have QC Manager Chris Thames join us to discuss some of the goings on of the asphalt QC world.

Today, I go over how I got into the construction industry and trouble with workforce today. Jim patiently supported my rants.

Today, Jim and I discuss a few lighthearted feel good stories in the spirit of Christmas while we spend time with Family. Merry Christmas to everyone.

Today we discuss inflation, inappropriate videos in the Senate hearing room, and general work comments

Inaugural Podcast with two blue collar friends discussing work, life, love and the pursuit of happiness.