Best Blue Collar University Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 3: Value-Informed Nursing - Building the Plane as we are Flying It 55:59

6M ago55:59

55:59

In the wake of a global pandemic and enduring stresses on the health care environment, nursing professionals need a different leadership capacity — one that challenges the historical industrial underpinnings of nursing leadership. Three of the nation’s foremost thought leaders in nursing will address and unpack issues pertinent to this topic during…

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Episode 2: A Fresh Look at the Nursing Profession 59:06

8M ago59:06

59:06

In the wake of a global pandemic and enduring stresses on the health care environment, nursing professionals need a different leadership capacity — one that challenges the historical industrial underpinnings of nursing leadership. Three of the nation’s foremost thought leaders in nursing will address and unpack issues pertinent to this topic during…

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Episode 1: Ending Blue Collar Nurse Leadership 52:38

9M ago52:38

52:38

In the wake of a global pandemic and enduring stresses on the health care environment, nursing professionals need a different leadership capacity — one that challenges the historical industrial underpinnings of nursing leadership. Three of the nation’s foremost thought leaders in nursing will address and unpack issues pertinent to this topic during…

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90: Hatcher Foundation Helping Kids and Building Cars 21:24

3y ago21:24

21:24

Welcome back folks! After a long hiatus, I came across something that hit home with me and I feel that everyone needs to hear. So, I hopped on a Zoom Meeting and we got it recorded. Take a listen to what the Hatcher Foundation is and what they're doing for kids going through medical problems. As well as how they're going to help by building a coupl…

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How Do You Figure Out What A Manager Or Supervisor Needs Help With To Be Successful? - Part 1 10:39

3+ y ago10:39

10:39

If you need to help with a struggling manager or supervisor then this is a place to start. This is the first of a series on how you can figure out what a manager or supervisor needs help with. Read the text here.By Blue Collar University Podcast

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The Live Launch Podcast Episode 24 "Comet Colonies" 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

29:50

Instead of a Multi Planetary Species what about a comet colony? Strange right? Well we touch on the idea, and how it would work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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3 Report Writing Mistakes that Make You Look Unprofessional and How to Fix Them 9:41

3+ y ago9:41

9:41

If report writing is part of your job you need to know the most common mistakes the writers make and how to fix them. Read the text here. Image courtesy of Gerd Altmann on PixabayBy Blue Collar University Podcast

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89: Meghan, @Bullitt1516 48:00

3+ y ago48:00

48:00

Meghan is one of my longtime listeners and supporters. From the Great White North Canada, She has had a longtime interest in everything automotive since she was a child. Starting originally turning wrenches, a chance meeting and conversation got her wheels turning about doing paintwork. A connoisseur of anything Bullitt related(especially the color…

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Why People Keep Interrupting You At Work and What to Do About It 7:30

3+ y ago7:30

7:30

There is a high cost to interruptions when a manager or supervisor is focused on their work. This episode answers the question, "Why do people keep interrupting me at work, and what can I do about it?" Read the text version on our blog at Blue Collar UniversityBy Blue Collar University Podcast hosted by Bart Gragg

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The Live Launch Podcast Episode 23 "1,700 Times The Sun" 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

Blaine and I discuss the biggest known star! Bigger than our sun by almost 2000 times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Do Your Employees Feel Safe Enough to Tell the Truth? 4:54

3+ y ago4:54

4:54

"I might get fired for saying this, but...." In this episode, we ask the question, "Do your employees really feel safe enough to tell you the truth?" To read the original text click here. Welcome to the Blue Collar University Podcast, where we talk about issues that matter to leaders, managers, and supervisors.…

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What's the One Thing That Will Improve an Employee's Performance? 4:39

3+ y ago4:39

4:39

The best managers carefully and consistently observe their people in order find one thing they can work together on to improve employee performance right now. Read the blog post here. Image courtesy of sharonj on PixabayBy Blue Collar University Podcast - Bart Gragg

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88: Educating new techswith Paintucation University 1:03:43

3+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

Kevin Tetz joins us on the live feed to talk about the importance of educating techs. He has spent many years teaching people how to paint and their way around a bodyshop with his Paintucation series. Now, he has developed an online course, Paintucation University. Check it out!By Jeremy

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The Live Launch Podcast Episode 22 "Here, There, Spacenet EVERYWHERE!" 32:48

3+ y ago32:48

32:48

We cover a variety of topics, including several companies that are making attempts to catch Space X in an space based internet interface. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live launch Podcast Episode 21 "Round Universe" 24:23

3+ y ago24:23

24:23

Its our first episode of 2021! We discuss who our universe is shaped the way it is. And how gravity affects things differently on other planets in our solar system.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live launch Podcast Episode 20 "Yeager Final Flight" 21:05

3+ y ago21:05

21:05

Professor Blaine tell me about the exploits of Chuck Yeager; a test pilot that was the first pilot to break the speed of sound. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live launch Podcast Episode 19 "Comet tails of Ice and dust" 23:12

3+ y ago23:12

23:12

Prof Blaine dives deep into the differences of comets, a meteors, and asteroids! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live launch Podcast Short "December's Winner Noah" 11:02

3+ y ago11:02

11:02

Prof Blaine interviews Decembers winner Noah! He is such a delightful young man to talk to! That's why we are here folks, to plant the seeds of hope in todays youth for tomorrow! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live Launch Podcast Episode 18 "Yield of the bomba" 26:32

3+ y ago26:32

26:32

Prof Blaine goes NUKE on me with Bombs tonight. We discuss the largest nuclear bomb ever built! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live Launch Podcast Short "October's Winner Ava" 7:15

3+ y ago7:15

7:15

Here Prof Blaine interviews Octobers Future Astronaut of the month club winner Ava!!! Its a charming interview that will warm your heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 17 "Space Station Today" 17:41

3+ y ago17:41

17:41

Blaine and I discuss the ISS and its foreseeable future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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The Live launch Podcast Short "Remington Sky" 11:50

3+ y ago11:50

11:50

What, one in the cockpit? That's right, Professor Blaine is out on assignment; doing the lord's work! Tune in to hear Blaine interview Remington the November winner of Astronaut of the month club. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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87: Jay Nelson from Fender Custom Shop 52:16

3+ y ago52:16

52:16

Most don't know, but I was going after a career in music prior to getting into the auto industry. Music was a huge part of my life and in many aspects, WAS my life. Bands, singing, guitars, my life. I started following Jay(@jncolor) shortly after he got on Instagram and was drawn in because I knew exactly what the Fender Custom Shop was capable of.…

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The Live launch Podcast Episode 16 "Astronuggets" 18:08

3+ y ago18:08

18:08

Professor Blaine and I talk vspace nuggies! Science you can take a bite out of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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86: Omar Martinez 50:28

3+ y ago50:28

50:28

In this livestream audio, I get one on one with @Omar_da_painter. Omar is a great guy and someone I relate to personally on a number of things in life. We talk about where he's at now in the shops, knowing when to step back and analyze where you're at, and continually growing as a tech. Give him a follow and hit that subscribe button. Share the pod…

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Live Launch Episode 15 "Space Records" 22:08

3+ y ago22:08

22:08

Prof Blaine and I get down on everything, from billionaires to sending a vinyl of the first-ever rock song known to man into space! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 14 "Starry Blues and Space News" 14:51

3+ y ago14:51

14:51

Recorded in October, Blaine and I touch on some interesting things around the world regarding space travel, and Marvel's first family! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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85: Ron Fleenor 48:26

3+ y ago48:26

48:26

Ron Fleenor. The man, the myth, the legend. A straight shooter, a kid at heart, and one hell of an artist. Ron has been a part of many builds over the years and is a very well respected painter in the industry. He's helped build paint brands, painted on anything you can imagine, and is just getting going. @ron_flea_fleenor on instagram........ give…

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Live Launch Episode 13 "Preparation Black Hole" 21:09

4y ago21:09

21:09

Professor Blaine gives us the scoop on Black Holes! And I do a terrible borderline insulting Einstein impression. Tune in to see what else can happen on the Live Launch Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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84: Evercoat's Tim McKinney 59:15

4y ago59:15

59:15

In this first ever zoom meeting recording(lockdown has me trying multiple things here), I chat with Tim McKinney from Evercoat. Tim handles a bunch of the training and working with their reps on new and current products. Also we get into the evolution of products, the new OPTEX line they have, as well as things he's experienced within the shops and…

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Live Launch Episode 12 "Challenger Chatter" 32:00

4y ago32:00

32:00

Blaine and I chat some more about challenger and the changes coming in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 11 "Space RV Flyby" 27:36

4y ago27:36

27:36

Blaine and I jump into the past with Challenger then boldly go where no one fat man has gone before! Tune in to see; Watch it live watch it live launch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 10 "Astro and Evie The Space Ninja" 27:28

4y ago27:28

27:28

Greetings fellow earthlings! Here at live launch, we ONCE AGAIN had the pleasure of interviewing this months FAOTM WINNER Evie The Space Ninja; Plus did you know that we had a mass population see the same ufo??? Tune to find out more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support…

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The Live Launch Podcast episode 9 "Starlink Autonomous" 19:11

4y ago19:11

19:11

Professor Blaine and I go over the possibilities of starlink and theorize how it will function. We then touch base on the first polar launch from Florida since 1969.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 8 "Space Rants on Asteroid Brian" 16:51

4y ago16:51

16:51

Blain and I ramble back and forth about asteroids and what kind of back up we should have incase the species was threatened. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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83: Chris Springer 1:42:52

4y ago1:42:52

1:42:52

In this nearly 2 hour episode, I chat with Chris Springer. Chris has widely been known as one of the best tech guys in the industry and has the ability to convey why things do what they do like no other. After spending nearly 20 years with PPG in training, product development, SOPs, and more, he made the move to working with Dan-Am and has been wit…

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Live Launch Episode 7 "Feat. Michael Nazarian MME" 1:06:51

4y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Michael Nazarian stops in to sit down with us and share his love for stem, rocketry, and shaping the minds of tomorrow. It was a fantastic conversation, we are so grateful. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 6 "Fat Fueled Space Bacon" 40:24

4y ago40:24

40:24

Blaine and I touch on rovers and what it would be like to power a rocket on fat sucked from our very own voluptuously juicy bodies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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82: Refinish Academy 50:02

4y ago50:02

50:02

In this podcast, you're listening to a conversation that myself and @refinishacademy had on Instagram Live this past Saturday night over on @boothtalk_pod I really dig what the team is looking to do and I personally think that you'll be seeing more of what they're doing as we continue forward in the industry. Take a listen and see what you think ab…

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81: Uncle Pat (Gotheet67) returns 55:37

4y ago55:37

55:37

Pat Napolitano returns to the show! Pat was one of my guests very early on in the show and this time, he's back to talk about the custom side of things. Motorcycles, hot rods, learning by mistakes, and just fun shop talk. We recorded this a couple of months ago, I just got swamped with work and everything that comes in life, so its just now coming …

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Live Launch Episode 5 "Splashdown July" 32:07

4y ago32:07

32:07

Blaine and Nick tackle the return of Bob and Doug, and have an interview with August's Astronaut of the Month Winner Brenna Burns. If you have any questions, please send us a message. We will answer it in our next episode!!!!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support…

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80: Brandon Eckenrode with Collision Repair Education Foundation 53:37

4y ago53:37

53:37

Have you ever been curious about helping out your local tech school? Making sure they get supplies, funding, or whatnot? What about these foundations out there that say they help the schools? Take a listen to hear exactly what makes the C.R.E.F. different and how YOU can help. @boothtalk_jeremy on Instagram @Boothtalk_pod on Instagram @boothtalk pa…

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Live Launch Episode 4 "Apollo Moon Bound Feat. Paul King" 55:19

4y ago55:19

55:19

Blaine and I had the opportunity to sit down with PLSS Support Engineer Paul King. King worked in Nasa pre and post moon walk. He was a delight to talk to and I hope you enjoy it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 3 "Neowise and Hope" 22:17

4y ago22:17

22:17

Blaine and I discuss Neowise, Hope, and Rovers!!! Plus we announce some exciting news about our next episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 2 "P.I.C." 42:29

4y ago42:29

42:29

I am introducing my partner and co host Blaine. We cover a variety of topics in a typical rambling man kind of way. Space, rockets, Star Link satellites and a ton more are on the table today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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Live Launch Episode 1 "The Pilot" 16:14

4y ago16:14

16:14

This is the first episode featuring our first monthly Astronaut of the month club. Check him out at Livelaunch.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/livelaunchpodcast/support

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79: KC Mathieu from IG Live 56:32

4y ago56:32

56:32

On this Instagram LIVE feed, I chat with KC about his start, working for family, TV shows, taking the leap of faith to go out on his own, the pitfalls of owning a business, and what he's learned. hit that subscribe button, give it a thumbs up and leave a review folks! Follow him at @kcspaintshop me @boothtalk_jeremy and @boothtalk_pod…

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78: Kristian Baena 56:49

4y ago56:49

56:49

Audio from doing an Instagram LIVE on the fly with airbrush artist, Kristian Baena. If you dont know his work, you will. Search his name and see some of the incredible work he has done. Talking shop, getting his start, what motivates him, the feeling of going out on his own, and more!By Jeremy

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77: FBS Tapes! 1:45:37

4y ago1:45:37

1:45:37

Sitting down with Dan Fontaine from FBS Tapes to talk custom painting, taping, advantages of different types of tape, and how they look at their business model differently than other companies. @boothtalk_jeremy on instagram!By Jeremy

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76: Talking Spectro Cameras LIVE with paint companies 1:52:45

4y ago1:52:45

1:52:45

5 paint companies, 1 night. We have reps from Akzo, Axalta, Sherwin, and PPG all here! Our friend Aric Heide jumps in at the end to give us a hand talking about his experiences with BASF cameras. Our BASF rep unfortunately had a connection issue. I WILL be giving him the same time we had everyone else tonight, next saturday. Things happen no worrie…

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