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Heat pumps, heat pumps and more heat pumps. We keep hearing about the push for electrification but are we moving too fast? Is the infrastructure in place to keep up? Is it economically responsible to limit the choices on fuel? We discuss with our good friend Bob Baker, Baker Plumbing, north of the border.

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Our first of two episodes recorded from the Podcast Pavilion at AHR, Tim & John talk tankless with Jason Fleming, Noritz, heat pumps with Bo DeAngelo, Anesi Comfort, and Mountain Dew (and plumbing & hydronics) with our good friend Cody Mack, Caleffi.

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On this Friday Shorty bonus podcast, the boys wrap up the series of podcasts from HQ in Milwaukee. Guests include Cody Mack, Mary Olson, and a special appearance from Greg Tubbs.

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Tim & John continue to champion for the trades and this week they talk with Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director, Explore the Trades. Founded in 2005, Explore The Trades is committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople by changing the perception of the trades. The organization creates awareness of the trades through key industry statistics, career resources and connections with industry-leading residential service companies throughout North America.

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Tim & John recant stories of their very first trade shows some 20 years ago. Mani pedis anyone?

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As we get ready for AHR next week in Chicago, one product that caught our eye at last year's show was Navien's NPF Series Condensing Hydronic Furnace.  Tim & John catch up with Ken Ely, Navien's HVAC and Channel Product Manager.

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The boys bring back good friend Jon Block, LH Block Electric Co., Inc., to talk about working in inclement weather, his kick ass new work van setup, and a shout out to his brother, who we forgot to mention on John's last appearance.

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Tim & John talk with Rooter-Hero owner John Akhoian about his interesting journey into the trades and his path to success, and he shares his thoughts on owning the largest privately-held plumbing contractor in California.

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Straight from Italy, Caleffi's Claudio Ardizzoia discusses his work on the AngleMix thermostatic mixing valve (TMV).

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This week the boys talk with Rich Camacho, CEO and Co-Founder of BlueRecruit.  BlueRecruit is based in Raleigh NC and they match blue collar skilled workers to hiring companies based on experience and certifications desired by the hiring company.

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