Best Curtis Ohlde Podcasts (2024)

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Breaktime with Craig Hickson 14:51

9d ago14:51

14:51

For this Episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with co-instructor Craig Hickson to go over current events. A regular interview will not be part of this episode due to some scheduling conflicts but be sure to look for those as they will likely drop weekly until caught back up on regular schedule. Noted in Breaktime from episode 1, Jack…

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Steve Parsons - Pipefitter Local 537, Boston, Massachusetts 1:05:57

1M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down once again in his home away from home (Holiday Inn Express) to talk with Steve Parsons a member of UA Pipefitter Local 537 in Boston, Massachusetts. Steve starts out sharing about Cathy Merkel the 35+ years Registrar for the International Training Fund. Tuesday of this week, Cathy sent out…

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Why Use Union Labor - Jeff Gilliland Engineer with KU Med Center 36:28

1M ago36:28

36:28

In this episode of Fitter Talk, unfortunately coming out two weeks later than planned. Host Curtis Ohlde once again sits down with Craig for catching up on some current events along with Backflow Classes that Craig will have coming up. Then kicks off an new series on Why to use Union Labor with lead Engineer at KU Med Center, Jeff Gilliland. Jeff g…

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UA Local 100 with Ben Bradshaw - Business Manager 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with the One & Only, Pat O'Hara. Didn't realize while recording but we have a fan hummin in the background, so please bare with until we can re-edit and see about isolating to remove. Pat shares current events coming up with the local then some of his takeaways from the Construction W…

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Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference Follow Up 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Tresa Reece with LU 50 and Carrie Crosby of LU 23 to talk about the two of them recently attending the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference December 1-3, 2023. We catch up with Tresa who was on the podcast with her husband Frank in Episode 2. Then get introduced to Carrie as she shares …

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JVM Cattle with Jordan Vander Molen 58:31

3M ago58:31

58:31

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jordan Vander Molen with JVM Cattle from Pella, Iowa. Jordan is an example of a first Generation Rancher with family ties to cattle and ranching. JVM Cattle is home to South Devon, mix of various Breeds as well as Red Angus. In addition to ranching Jordan shares his past hobby of …

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Tech Talk - Turbocor with Max Kobelski 52:01

3M ago52:01

52:01

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Max Kobelski a trainer with Turbocor to learn about oil-less magnetic bearing technology. First, Max shares a little bit of the history of the compressor to current date then talks about the evolution of the compressor over time. In addition Max shares some of more technical aspects o…

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Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch Pt. 2 of 2 with Jaclyn Wilson 53:59

4M ago53:59

53:59

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jaclyn Wilson of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and Flying Diamond Beef on the Western Edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. The ranch was homesteaded in 1888 making Jaclyn the fifth generation of Wilsons to live on the ranch. In part 2 of this two-part episode, Jaclyn shares some of past …

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Local Spot Light - Marc Gallego with UA Local 469 43:20

4M ago43:20

43:20

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with Pat O'Hara for an extended Break Time as they bring current events to UA LU 533 while attending the MCAA 2024 Safety Conference in Tucson, Arizona. In addition they share some of the takeaways of the conference and some of the information they will be taking back to the Safety Pr…

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Local Union 533 Peer Support Program 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara who's back from the trenches of working at the Battery Plant as well as Robin and Nancy with Mindful Momentum to talk about the Peer Support Program. Robin and Nancy both share their backgrounds as well as the path to starting the Peer Support program from early discussions…

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Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch Pt. 1 of 2 with Jaclyn Wilson 46:24

4M ago46:24

46:24

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Jaclyn Wilson of Wilson Flying Diamond Ranch and Flying Diamond Beef on the Western Edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. The ranch was homesteaded in 1888 making Jaclyn the fifth generation of Wilsons to live on the ranch. In part 1 of this two-part episode, Jaclyn shares about the Ran…

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Merry Christmas from The Cattle Call & the Ohlde's 34:02

5M ago34:02

34:02

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with his family; Lisa, Taylor and Logan to reflect on 2023 and looking forward to 2024. Curtis also shares that the Foundation of Mental Health Awareness and Resources is getting close and any questions or if interested in supporting to reach out to the podcast. The Cattle Call is a pr…

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Merry Christmas from Fitter Talk 24:50

5M ago24:50

24:50

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde does an extended Break Time with Craig Hickson. Craig gives an update on the Hickson Fixin' Sourdough Starter. Shares about class and Christmas Break plans. Then Curtis gives an update on events and classes coming up for the both the Union Hall and Training Center. Be sure to stop by the Training Ce…

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So you want to be a Pipefitter - Chris McGhee Service Side 1:07:36

5M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pipefitters Local 533 Training Coordinator Chris McGhee to talk about the Service Side of the Training Center. First Chris shares a little personal background as well as his role as the Coordinator. Then talks about what he would recommend for a background and what anyone apprentice o…

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Rennert Ranch with Kristian Rennert 45:50

6M ago45:50

45:50

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with owner of the Rennert Ranch Kristian Rennert. We experienced a little connection issue during the interview as well as Curtis battling a cold and voice being off. Kristian shares the story of starting out as a kid living in Denver, getting exposed to cattle and ranching through fam…

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Going International with Paddy Kavanagh - Connect Trade Union 1:22:34

6M ago1:22:34

1:22:34

In this weeks episode 10 of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde goes International to talk with Paddy Kavanagh the General Secretary for the Connect Trade Union which joined the United Association in 2015. Paddy talks about their 40,000 skilled crafts women and men that the Trade Union represents, Density (Market Share) of union labor in Ireland along w…

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So you want to be a Pipefitter - Pete Smith Construction Side 1:04:46

6M ago1:04:46

1:04:46

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde once again sits down with Craig Hickson. Craig gives us an update on the Sourdough Bread and needing a name. He also gives an update on status of Codes Class then discuss briefly about our episode topic, So you want to be a Pipefitter. Craig shares a few things from the Service Side that he feels wo…

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Local 533 Health Fair - Bonus Track 28:30

7M ago28:30

28:30

In this Bonus Episode on the 2023 Local 533 Health Fair, host Curtis Ohlde sits down for Break Time with Craig Hickson once again to get an update on the Sourdough. If you have any suggestions for Craig's 3-1/2 year old Sourdough be sure to reach out to us. Craig shared about his time while attending the Health Fair. Curtis then interviewed Krisha …

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Continued Education - Journeyman HVAC 43:21

7M ago43:21

43:21

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with volunteers from the 2022-23 Journeyman HVAC Class to talk about why it was important for them to take not only this class but other continuing education classes. This episode recording was the first recording for Fitter Talk. Fitter Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. …

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UA Local 464 & Nick Bell 1:10:18

7M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Craig Hickson for Break Time. Craig shares a little about himself in the trade for LU 533 and as a Training Instructor. Craig also shares why he decided to be part of the Peer Support Program. If you are a member of LU 533 be sure to check out the Peer Support Page on the local533.com…

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2023 American Royal Update 46:36

7M ago46:36

46:36

In this Bonus Episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Royal Director of Communications Allyssa King. Allyssa shares the history of the American Royal then reviews the schedule starting with the Rodeo in May to the Breeding Cattle Shows starting now, Junior Shows next week, more Breeding Shows followed by Horse Shows an…

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Continued Education with Shiney - Why Pipefitter Safety? 45:13

8M ago45:13

45:13

In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde fly's solo for a quick break time giving updates. Then sits down with LU 533 Journeyman Eric Seigler "Shiney" to talk about continued education classes for Journeyman and of all classes to take, Pipefitter Safety (OSHA-30). They also discuss and critique the classes on what can be done better to imp…

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Pacheco Beef - Texas & New Mexico to the Flint Hills 53:36

8M ago53:36

53:36

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Wreen Pacheco of Pacheco Beef. Wrenn tells the story of her and her husband Arturo growing up in New Mexico and Texas, meeting at Junior College Judging and onto Texas Tech. Arturo then pursued a Phd in Ruminant Nutrition at K-State followed by finding a ranch to settle down to an…

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Transitioning to Helmets with Milwaukee Tool 40:09

8M ago40:09

40:09

In this Episode 4 of Fitter Talk. Host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara for Break Time with Pat. They congratulate Cole Rogers for winning the Welding Competition last year during the International Training Program and Jacob Lee winning the HVAC division at this years ITP. Pat gave an update on MINK, up coming golf tournament and Clay Shoot. …

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Safety with David Miguel 50:51

9M ago50:51

50:51

In this episode of Fitter Talk, Host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara for Break Time and this discuss current events and wrap up from attending the International Training Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Then Curtis sits down with David Miguel a Safety Specialist in Trenching, Shoring, Confined Space, Emergency Retrieval as well a OSHA-30 inst…

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Ty Eschenbaum - My Story 26:29

9M ago26:29

26:29

In this Bonus Episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Ty Eschenbaum with Wienk Charolais as Ty tells his story of being an active athlete in High School and getting diagnosed with Cancer. For more information about Wienk Charolais, check out episode 17. Ty talks about his journey to beat cancer only to face additional challenges with join…

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Local 50 With the Reece's 52:20

9M ago52:20

52:20

In today's episode of Fitter Talk, your host Curtis Ohlde sits down for Break Time with Patrick O'Hara to discuss current events. Then onto the main guests Tresa and Frank Reece of UA Local 50 in Toledo Ohio. Tresa and Frank share some personal stories as well as being not only part of the UA Family but also having two sons in UA Local 50 as well. …

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Fink Beef Genetics with Lori & Galen Fink 1:05:06

9M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

In this episode of The Cattle Call, host Curtis Ohlde has the opportunity to sit down with Lori & Galen Lori Fink of Fink Beef Genetics. Lori & Galen share stories of growing up and on to Kansas State where they met and made their start in the Angus Seedstock Industry. From one cow in the backyard, growing a Angus program, adding a second breed of …

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Reflecting with Jack Hicklin & Dave Young 1:40:45

10M ago1:40:45

1:40:45

In this Episode 1 of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with two of his mentors Jack Hicklin and Dave Young to Reflect over their careers as Pipefitters and going over the work, the changes, challenges, mentors they had and what it means to them to be a skilled craftsman with L.U. 533 and the United Association. Fitter Talk is a production of…

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Wienk Charolais - Arnold Wienk & Ty Eschenbaum 53:55

10M ago53:55

53:55

In this episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Arnold Wienk and Ty Eschenbaum at Arnolds home in South Dakota to talk about the history of Wienk Charolais Ranch at Lake Preston, South Dakota. Listen in as Arnold talks about his start in the Charolais breed with letter to Litton Charolais and help from his dad to his retirement sale in 20…

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Fitter Talk - Trailer 2:09

10M ago2:09

2:09

Welcome to Fitter Talk. Join your host Curtis Ohlde a member of L.U. 533 and United Association as he sits down with local members and members from the UA as they share information about their locals, talk with retirees, journeyman, apprentices, contractors and customers. Topics to go over but not limited to are reflecting over a career as a Union …

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2023 Charolais Junior Nationals Bonus 45:10

10M ago45:10

45:10

In today's Bonus Episode of the Cattle Call, Curtis interviews a few special guest at this years recent Charolais Junior Nationals in St. Paul, MN. If you haven't listened to episode 15 with Harlin Hecht the Show Dedicatee be sure to check it out. Curtis sits down with one of the Co-Chairs for the event, Sydney Zehnder to talk about her family's co…

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Harlin Hecht & Double H Charolais 2023 AIJCA Show Dedicatee 25:40

10M ago25:40

25:40

In this two part Episode Series of the Charolais Junior National, Curtis sits down with the 2023 Show Dedicatee Harlin Hecht. They discuss Harlan's start in the Charolais Breed, successes, trips and some of the Great Females that have walked the pastures of Double H Charolais in Minnesota. They also discuss the closing of a chapter as Double H Char…

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150 Years of Aberdeen Angus in the United States 54:18

11M ago54:18

54:18

In this episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis has the opportunity to sit down with Anne Lampe the Manager for the Kansas Angus Association. They discuss the recent event 150 Years of Aberdeen Angus coming to the United States with the introduction of 4 Aberdeen Angus Bull coming to Victoria, Kansas by George Grant in 1973 from Scotland. They discus th…

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Symphony in the Flint Hills 2023 52:46

11M ago52:46

52:46

Today's Episode of The Cattle Call brings awareness to the Flint Hills of Kansas and one way of doing that is with Symphony in the Flint Hills. The Cattle Call Host, Curtis Ohlde attends this years 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills and has the opportunity to interview Sandy Carlson the event manager and Mike Holder a retired County Extension …

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Sillverstream Charolais New Zealand with Brent Fisher; Episode 2 of 2 51:50

1y ago51:50

51:50

In todays Episode of The Cattle Call which is a two part series, Curtis continues his interview with Brent Fisher a diversified Rancher from New Zealand who raises Registered Charolais Cattle, Hereford Cattle, Finishes Steers and Heifers and Commercial Ewe Program. Brents Father Bruce, recently passed away and they discuss Bruce and his Father impr…

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Silverstream Charolais New Zealand with Brent Fisher; Episode 1 of 2 45:11

1y ago45:11

45:11

In todays Episode of The Cattle Call which will be a two part series, Curtis sits down with Brent Fisher a diversified Rancher from New Zealand who raises Registered Charolais Cattle, Hereford Cattle, Finishes Steers and Heifers and Commercial Ewe Program. Brents Father Bruce, recently passed away and they discuss Bruce and his Father improving swa…

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DLCC Ranch 1:11:31

1y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

In todays episode of The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Dar Giess with DLCC Ranch in Pierez, Minnesota. They discuss the challenges of living in Minnesota along with Dar moving from Kansas to Minnesota. In addition they talk about Dar growing up on a commercial Hereford operation in Western Kansas, College, traveling the Country with various jo…

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Maurice Rohr -Smokey Hill Charolais 36:43

1y ago36:43

36:43

In todays episode, Curtis sits down with Maurice Rohr of Smokey Hill Charolais, Hays, Kansas. Going over his start in the Charolais breed to today. From sourcing hard to find genetics to promoting Charolais and marketing from his start in 1961 to today. For more information on Smoky Hill Charolais. https://www.lhrbulls.com/smokey-hill-charolais.htm…

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May-Way Farms - The Flory Family 58:54

1y ago58:54

58:54

In todays The Cattle Call, Curtis sits down with Kenzie and Jason Flory with May-Way Farms from Lawrence, Kansas. They discuss the history of the Flory Family in the area as the 8th generation are both on the farm. Talk about transitioning in the 90's from a Dairy to Beef then onto a registered Angus Program. They go over the challenges of living c…

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About Me & Mental Health and Suicide Awareness 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode Curtis tells the story of the Ohlde's and history growing up in the Linn/Palmer, Kansas area to current. Going over the good and the bad and dealing with some of the struggles which Farmers and Ranchers see in production Agriculture as examples of struggles of Mental Awareness. In addition he talks about some of his roles with the P…

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CK Ranch - 2023 Stockyards Hall of Fame Inductee 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

In this Episode, Curtis has the opportunity to sit down with Mary and Marty Vanier representing the John J. Vanier Family following the Stockyards Beef Festival and Hall of Fame Induction live outside the Stockyards Events Center during the NWSS. The CK Ranch has a long history in the Purebred Hereford Industry and participating in the Yards at the…

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Tailgate Ranch 2/2 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

41:42

The continuation of the previous episode on the Tailgate Ranch. Curtis sits down with Kirk Sours, Ranch Manager to talk about the history of the Ranch, it's founder Paul McKie and Kirks Story. Paul founded Tailgate Ranch in 1962, and last spring marked its 60th anniversary. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. His legacy will live on through …

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National Western Stock Show 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

50:42

In this Special Episode that was recorded on December 2nd, 2022 Curtis sits down with Jennifer Boka, Livestock Director with the National Western Stock Show. This is a slightly longer version of the Curtis's episode on Aberdeen Barn Talk. If you haven't been to the National Western in a couple of years there are a lot of changes. If you were there …

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Tailgate Ranch 1/2 48:27

1+ y ago48:27

48:27

On this episode, the first of two on the Tailgate Ranch. Curtis sits down with Kirk Sours, Ranch Manager to talk about the history of the Ranch, it's founder Paul McKie and Kirks Story. Paul founded Tailgate Ranch in 1962, and last spring marked its 60th anniversary. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. His legacy will live on through his fam…

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Cattle Call Tailer 4:44

1+ y ago4:44

4:44

The Cattle Call Podcast, hosted by Curtis Ohlde will tell the story of America’s Pioneers in the Beef Cattle Industry past and current. Primarily focusing on those in Commercial Production and Seed-Stock Production, Curtis will go on a journey with podcast guest from the starting of the Ranch or Farm through the ups and downs to current operation s…

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