Certifed Wrench Podcast

By Colton McCormack

What's Certifed Wrench Podcast about?

We discuss the “life of a field tech” in the heavy equipment trade, with the exception of many other trades. We talk about everyday life, stories, ups and downs and much more. Stay tuned!

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Certifed Wrench Podcast episodes:

05.27.2024
CWP Ep. 78 Joe Neu
On this weeks episode we are joined by Joe Neu, a rental tech out of east Texas. Joe talks about his background and how he got into the rental field, we cover a couple topics and stories. Hope y'all enjoy...
05.20.2024
CWP Ep. 77 Maccray The Mobster
On this weeks episode we are joined by my Snap-on dealer Maccray. I named this episode "Maccray The Mobster" because in some of the convo when a dealer has to collect their payments sometimes all I could picture in my...
05.13.2024
CWP Ep. 76 Mothers Day Madness
On this weeks episode we are joined by Mrs. Certified McCormack, Joe Cashen and his lovely wife Tiffany Cashen and we put together this cackling hen episode. We tell a few stories, have some memories and answer a few listener...
05.06.2024
CWP Ep. 75 Down with the sickness
On this weeks episode me, Joe Cashed and Travis "Buda" Glenn sit down and try to put together an episode and we talk a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Hope y'all enjoy the episode! ...
04.29.2024
CWP Ep. 74 Cutting Edge Logging
On this weeks episode, we take the podcast to Louisiana! I had the privilege to road trip a few hours southeast and hangout with Thomas Johnson and his crew from Cutting Edger Logging. In this episode we get to hear...
04.22.2024
CWP Ep. 73 Randy Robertson
On this weeks episode we are joined by Randy Robertson, owner operator of Mayday Mobile Equipment Repair. Randy and I sit and talk about his back ground in the industry, him seeing the writing on the walls at the dealership...
04.08.2024
CWP Ep. 72 Adam Savage
On this weeks episode we are joined by Joe "Cash Money" Cashen and our guest Adam Savage, not the real pornstar or the Mythbuster fella just plain ol Savage. We've got story time, topics and a little bit of b*tching....
03.25.2024
CWP Ep. 71 Its that way, because of the way it is
On this weeks episode we are joined by Joe Cashen to discuss an email that the Certified Wrench received and a few topics and also had a complaint that Colton swears too much! We had two quick call ins on...
03.18.2024
CWP Ep. 70 Me, Myself & I
On this weeks episode I fly solo and talk about a couple topics in a short episode, I even talk the dreaded topic "tools". Also, I talk about how privileged employees think they are when it comes to tracking devices...
03.04.2024
CWP Ep. 69 Anthony Meli
On this weeks episode we are joined by Anthony Meli and returning guest Skeeter Gentry from episode 7. We didn't go crazy with this episode, we cover a couple topics, tell a few stories and had a nice little bullish*t...
02.26.2024
CWP Ep. 68 It's the same, only it's different.
On this weeks episode, Joe Cashen brings his radio voice and opens the show. Joe talks about his week of being stuck with his boys and them running him ragged. we cover a couple other topics and go off on...
02.19.2024
CWP Ep. 67 Hot Mess Express
On this weeks episode is an episode that Mrs. Certified and I recorded back around the beginning of the year and are finally getting around to releasing it. Our conversations are always crazy and every where so enjoy the Hot...
01.22.2024
CWP Ep. 66 James Devinney
On this weeks episode, we are joined by James Devinney of the Dirty And Drive Podcast. James works in paving as a project manager/ estimator and also runs his blue-collar podcast where like myself use our platforms to direct the...
01.15.2024
CWP Ep. 65 Christopher Ballance
On this weeks episode, we are joined by Chris Ballance, an overhead crane/ RTG mechanic and Joe Cashen. We sat down at Joe's shop and just have some good conversation and cover a couple topics. hope y'all enjoy the episode!...
01.07.2024
CWP Ep. 64 Denton Vaughn
On this weeks episode, we are joined by Denton Vaughn, owner of Wrench Works Repair. Denton and I sit down and have great conversations about his background, his company, type of work and much more. Hope y'all enjoy the episode!...
01.01.2024
CWP Ep. 63 Season 3 Opener
On this weeks episode we fire off season three with a new year! Joe Cashen and I sit down and talk a like bit of this and that and hit a little bit on what the plan is for the...
11.27.2023
CWP Ep. 62 Tylor Crawford
On this weeks episode we are joined by Tylor Crawford of TWC Mechanical Ltd. out of British Columbia Canada. Tylor has been wrenching for around 14 years but started TWC 5 years ago, we talk about tools, stories and some...
11.19.2023
CWP Ep. 61 Cameron Blum
On this weeks episode we are joined by Cameron Blum of BluTech Equipment Ltd. Cam started BluTech Equipment Ltd in 2020 and has been building the business from one truck up to three trucks, 6 employees and recently acquired a...
11.13.2023
CWP Ep. 60 Robin Ray
On this weeks episode I team up with Joe Cashen and we sit down and talk with Robin Ray of RSD Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair. It was awesome getting to hear Robin's background and his accomplishment and how he...
10.29.2023
CWP Ep. 59 Flat Rate Tech
On this weeks episode we are joined by the incognito guest of the Flat Rate Tech Podcast. Our guest stays very private because he like to speak the truth about the industry, which is very unfortunate that it has to...
10.23.2023
CWP Ep. 58 Zac Raker
On this weeks episode we are joined by Zac Raker. Zac recently took a position with an energy company maintaining everything small engine to construction equipment and is also a crew collab ambassador. Him and I discuss multiple topics and...
10.16.2023
CWP Ep. 57 Writers Strike Nincompoops
On this weeks episode I am joined again by my good friend Mike Castro, Mike first appeared on the Certified Wrench in mid 2022 on episode 14 and since then a lot has changed for him in his career. We...
10.08.2023
CWP Ep. 56 Sand Hanitizer
On this weeks episode Colton is just trying to get back in the groove of things as he took a few weeks off with the arrival of his new baby boy! We sat down with Joe Cashen in his new...
09.09.2023
CWP Ep. 55 Tyler Buchner
On this weeks episode we are joined by Tyler Buchner. Tyler is a Case construction dealer technician out of Wisconsin and he share a little bit of his background with his career and farming and schooling, we also talk tools...
09.04.2023
CWP Ep. 54 Booger Eater
On this weeks episode we are joined by Joe Cashen and Blaine Bowen. Blaine happened to be in town for the holiday weekend so we all made a plan to get together at the Certified Wrench Household and put together...
08.28.2023
CWP Ep. 53 Fernando "Tony" Cardenas
On this weeks episode ....Boy where do I start?! Had two guests that had to back out but luckily we were able to record an episode last minute! This weekend we are joined by Tony Cardenas, Tony is an underground...
08.25.2023
CWP Bonus Episode
What's up guys, just a bit*h and moan episode about getting my butt kicked by a machine. Enjoy! Check out the podcast on all streaming platforms. Check out the https://linktr.ee/Certifiedwrench link for all social media pages, streaming platforms, merch line...
08.14.2023
CWP Ep. 52 Stevie Tarr
On this weeks episode we are joined by Stevie Tarr, Stevie is an operations manager in Washington state and has a ton of great inside from her prospective! I let Mrs. Certified (Kate McCormack) take over the interview because I...
07.24.2023
CWP Ep. 51 Brandon Weinlein
On this weeks episode I'm joined by Brandon Weinlein. Brandon is the owner of Iron Eagle Excavation and owner/host of On Grade podcast. I wanted to change things up on the podcast and not talk about the same ol thing....
07.17.2023
CWP Ep. 50 Quinton "Caterpillar Wrenching"
On this weeks episode we are joined by Quinton of the Caterpillar Wrenching Instagram page. Quinton is Caterpillar shop tech out in Northern California, Quinton really just took the show and ran with it and it was more like a...
07.10.2023
CWP Ep. 49 All my rowdy friends have settled down
On this weeks episode, I went to California a few weeks ago and had a couple buddies show up with beer and we decided to drink a bunch of them and do a podcast. We were joined by Matt Goessl,...
07.03.2023
CWP Ep. 48 Josh Davey
On this weeks episode we are joined by Josh Davey of Davey's Heavy Equipment Repair. Josh was able to come visit from Southern California and sit down with me in person and record this episode and it's a great episode!...
06.26.2023
CWP Ep. 47 Oh how the turns have tabled!
On this weeks episode I bring on a special guest who I'll leave anonymous in this description, you'll have to listen to figure out who it is! we catch up on somethings, cover a few things and explain a few...
06.12.2023
CWP Ep. 46 Jeremy Turley
On this weeks episode we are joined by Jeremy Turley. I happened to meet Jeremy through TikTok and enjoy his content and have been lucky enough to get a few shout outs for the podcast on his videos! In this...
05.29.2023
CWP Ep. 45 Rex Sherburn
On this weeks episode we are joined by Rex Sherburn. Rex is a field tech at a Federal Department of Energy Cleanup Site. In this episode he gives a quick run down of his back ground and then we jump...
05.08.2023
CWP Ep. 44 Donuts and chocolate milk
On this weeks episode Mrs. Certified and I sit back and cover a couple topics and really dive into questions. We talk about doing something we know as a technician is incorrect but still told to do so by a...
05.01.2023
CWP Ep. 43 Erik Struebig
On this weeks episode we are joined by Erik Struebig. Erik has been a long time listener and supporter of the podcast, in this episode we talk about how Erik got into the trades after 8 years in the army....
04.17.2023
CWP Ep. 42 Adept Ape
On this weeks episode I am joined by YouTuber Josh "Adept Ape" (no last name). Josh is a CAT technician out of Idaho that also runs the Adept Ape Youtube channel. Josh is is extremely passionate about his work...
04.03.2023
CWP Ep. 41 An ode to the Homies
On this weeks episode "An ode to the Homies" I am joined by some buddies of mine, Spenser Jeans and Casey Ross. We talk about dad life, work life, tools etc. It was fun getting to hangout with some old...
03.27.2023
CWP Ep. 40 Derek Kent
On this weeks episode we are joined by Derek Kent all the way from Canada. This episode was put together real last minute due to plans falling through and poor back up scheduling but we managed! With Derek it was...
03.20.2023
CWP Ep. 39 Ben Sterry
On this weeks episode we take the podcast all the way to the UK! Ben is a gas genset field tech and has been a listener of the podcast since the beginning. In this episode we talk about Ben's past...
03.13.2023
CWP Ep. 38 Testing 1 2 3...
On this weeks episode the wife and I jump on and record a quick episode to test out the new sound board. We are fortunate enough to have some great supporters of the podcast and though donations we were able...
03.06.2023
CWP Ep. 37 Bryan Furnace
On this weeks episode I am joined by Bryan Furnace of the YouTube channel Diesel & Iron and Sweat & Grime The Podcast. My wife and I were lucky enough to be guests on Sweat & Grime in the earlier...
02.20.2023
CWP Ep. 36 Work Wife
On this weeks episode we are joined by my work wife Steven Jason, Finally! We talk about Steve's history, tell a couple funny stories, and hit a couple topics. Hope y'all enjoy the episode! Check out the podcast on...
02.13.2023
CWP Ep. 35 Stephen Cox
On this weeks episode Joe and I teamed up with Stephen Cox and recorded a killer episode. Stephen is an owner operator field tech that works on pretty much everything and makes great YouTube videos of some of the work...
01.30.2023
CWP Ep. 34 Beer and Colton equal, talking in cursive.
On this weeks episode we are joined by Beer! oh and Travis Buda. Joe and I do a little cover of January and our first month into season two, talk a little gibberish, tools and nonsense. We didn't want to...
01.23.2023
CWP Ep. 33 Alex Stursa
On this weeks episode we are joined by Alex Stursa of DBM (Design Build Maintain) of Fernley Nevada. Alex was able to come by and sit with us and record this episode while visiting town on personal business. In this...
01.16.2023
CWP Ep. 32 Chris O'Daniel
On this weeks episode Joe and I are joined by Chris O'Daniel. Chris is the new owner operator of Arrowhead Field Repair based out of central California. Chris just so happened to be visiting town on personal vacation and we...
01.09.2023
CWP Ep. 31 Andy Bennett
On this weeks episode we fire off season two, episode one! Joe and I are joined by Andy Bennett, Andy runs a service truck for Joe and his company. We talk with Andy and cover a couple topics, the holidays...
12.24.2022
CWP Ep. 30 Bonus Special
Well folks 2022 is finally a wrap and what a better way to finish it up with a bonus episode?! I am joined by Zeth Key (ZK MasterTech), Myranda Carter and Joe Cashen. We cover a few topics like life,...

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Certifed Wrench Podcast episodes:

CWP Ep. 78 Joe Neu

CWP Ep. 77 Maccray The Mobster

CWP Ep. 76 Mothers Day Madness

CWP Ep. 75 Down with the sickness

CWP Ep. 74 Cutting Edge Logging

CWP Ep. 73 Randy Robertson

CWP Ep. 72 Adam Savage

CWP Ep. 71 Its that way, because of the way it is

CWP Ep. 70 Me, Myself & I

CWP Ep. 69 Anthony Meli

CWP Ep. 68 It's the same, only it's different.

CWP Ep. 67 Hot Mess Express

CWP Ep. 66 James Devinney

CWP Ep. 65 Christopher Ballance

CWP Ep. 64 Denton Vaughn

CWP Ep. 63 Season 3 Opener

CWP Ep. 62 Tylor Crawford

CWP Ep. 61 Cameron Blum

CWP Ep. 60 Robin Ray

CWP Ep. 59 Flat Rate Tech

CWP Ep. 58 Zac Raker

CWP Ep. 57 Writers Strike Nincompoops

CWP Ep. 56 Sand Hanitizer

CWP Ep. 55 Tyler Buchner

CWP Ep. 54 Booger Eater

CWP Ep. 53 Fernando "Tony" Cardenas

CWP Bonus Episode

CWP Ep. 52 Stevie Tarr

CWP Ep. 51 Brandon Weinlein

CWP Ep. 50 Quinton "Caterpillar Wrenching"

CWP Ep. 49 All my rowdy friends have settled down

CWP Ep. 48 Josh Davey

CWP Ep. 47 Oh how the turns have tabled!

CWP Ep. 46 Jeremy Turley

CWP Ep. 45 Rex Sherburn

CWP Ep. 44 Donuts and chocolate milk

CWP Ep. 43 Erik Struebig

CWP Ep. 42 Adept Ape

CWP Ep. 41 An ode to the Homies

CWP Ep. 40 Derek Kent

CWP Ep. 39 Ben Sterry

CWP Ep. 38 Testing 1 2 3...

CWP Ep. 37 Bryan Furnace

CWP Ep. 36 Work Wife

CWP Ep. 35 Stephen Cox

CWP Ep. 34 Beer and Colton equal, talking in cursive.

CWP Ep. 33 Alex Stursa

CWP Ep. 32 Chris O'Daniel

CWP Ep. 31 Andy Bennett

CWP Ep. 30 Bonus Special