The Build Show Podcast

By Matt RisingerBusiness Entrepreneurship Education How To Careers

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September 09, 2022 Travis Brungardt Introduction
On this episode of The Build Podcast, Matt speaks with another of our new contributors: Travis Brungardt, builder, remodeler, and licensed tradesman.
Travis' business, Catalyst Construction, is in Prairie Village, Kansas. His focus on The Build Show is to encourage the next generation of builders and tradespeople. He holds two trade licenses: mechanical and electrical.
Join Matt and learn why Travis got into the business, why he got two trade licenses, why he joined The Build Show, and what is Build Show Basics. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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43 min
September 02, 2022 Bryan Uhler Introduction
On this episode of the Build Show, Matt interviews one of our new content experts, Bryan Uhler of Pioneer Builders. If you haven't watched any of his videos, you should. He's doing some great things up in the Pacific Northwest.
Bryan's a second-generation builder. His father served in the Vietnam War in the Army Real Estate Corps and returned to, eventually, start Pioneer Builders.
Bryan grew up in the business and didn't believe he would stay in the industry. He now co-runs Pioneer Building with his brother, Tim (@awesomeframers on Instagram).
Listen in to hear Bryan's story and how he got into construction. His unique business plan makes him one of the premiere builders in Washington state.
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43 min
July 29, 2022 Continuing Education for Builders, Remodelers, & the Trades
In this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt talks to Joe Cook and Travis Brungardt of Catalyst Construction in Prairie Village, Kansas. They touch on Catalyst's history and how it is a one-stop shop for renovations and building.
Then, they go deep and discuss continuing education for those in the trade. Between them, Travis and Joe hold four licenses that require at least eight hours of education per license. They talk about how their continuing education requirements ignited their passion for building science and how their state-sponsored and non-state-sponsored learning opportunities bring value back to their clients. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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42 min
July 22, 2022 Steve and Retired Home Depot CMO Talk About Building Her Home
On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt has a guest host for you: Steve Lesem, CEO of The Build Show Network. Steve interviews Trish Mueller, former Chief Marketing Officer of Home Depot.
Trish has had a successful career in retail and just had a custom home built and was delighted with the process. They dive deep into what that process was and what, in Trish's opinion, made it a success.
They touch on owner expectations, budgeting, and picking a builder they trust. If you're a builder, you don't want to miss this episode. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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54 min
July 15, 2022 Tankless Water Heaters
On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Tim Greer do some myth-busting!
Tim Greer works at Rinnai, and they get nerdy and dig a little deeper into tankless water heaters.
You'll hear compelling arguments to move to tankless, including outdoor mounting and the lengths Rinnai goes to protect its units from freezing. They also debunk some of the myths out there about tankless water heaters and really run the numbers: heating deltas and shower-head flow, traditional venting vs. PVC venting, and more.
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49 min
July 08, 2022 Tight Houses vs Leaky Houses
In this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt and Kristof Irwin go deep into the subject of mechanical design; duct layout, equipment selection, diffuser selection, and how to run it all through a home with the ultimate goal of occupant comfort and system efficiency.
They discuss how builders can get upstream of the HVAC layout so that mechanical designers don't have to make the best of a build that doesn't include room for heating and cooling systems. They define building science and discuss long-term vs. short-term owner satisfaction.
You don't want to miss this in-depth look into mechanical design, passive systems, and the craftsmanship of building science. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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50 min
July 01, 2022 Drywall and Finishes
On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt is joined by our very own Lydia Crowder and Brent Hull.
Today, our experts are talking drywall and wall finishes. Brent walks us through some of the history of American home building, and how we got from wattle and daub to wire lathe to the plethora of finishing styles today. They discuss finish levels throughout the market and walk through certain applications techniques for several.
You can find Matt at @risingerbuild, Lydia at @drywallshorty, and Brent Hull at @hullmillwork_hullhomes on Instagram.

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41 min
June 24, 2022 Episode 53: Why Wood Over Other Products
On this episode of the Build Show podcast, Matt and guest Robbie Davis, owner of Delta Millworks, an architectural mill and experts in shou-sugi-ban. Matt and Robbie discuss wood as infrastructure and how the industry moved away from its use in outdoor locations like siding, decks, and fascia, but are now using wood more than ever. They talk about forest management, sustainability, and tree farming.
If you're a builder, tune in to learn about "pickled wood" and more. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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34 min
June 17, 2022 Episode 52: Waterproofing Homes and Wood
On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt speaks to Brian Long, one of the best builders Matt's ever met. Brian is the owner of Brian Long Custom Homes, and he and Matt met back in 2015. The two Texas-based builders discuss waterproofing, covering everything from the "double burrito" to a few of their waterproofing mistakes. Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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49 min
June 10, 2022 Episode 51: Foundations, Framing Approaches, Role of the Structural Engineer
On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt meets with Witt Smith, a second generation engineer to discuss residential engineering. They discuss alternative building systems like SIPs panels, insulated concrete forms, and ICFs. Are these alternative methods just hype, or is all the buzz justified? Watch full episodes of Matt on Facebook, Instagram and Build Show
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55 min