Best Mack Plovie Podcasts (2024)

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Autonomy, AI, & Heavy Equipment. The Jobsite of the Future w/ Bibhrajit Halder 42:14

6d ago42:14

42:14

Autonomous equipment operation has been widely used in Mining since the 2000's, whether on haul trucks or dozers, its become a popular business practice to help miners be better miners. Lately, autonomous technology has been deployed in the construction industry to help contractors/companies be safer, more efficient, and more productive in certain …

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Komatsu Surface Mining Hybrid Wheel Loaders w/ Michael Fleet 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

The history of the Le Tourneau large wheel loader product is well known in the global mining industry, today the Le Tourneau product is now Komatsu's surface mining wheel loader product line. Mack sits down with Michael Fleet, product manager for Komatsu electric wheel loader (EWL) line to discuss everything large Komatsu/Le Tourneau wheel loaders!…

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Deploying Technology in Landfill Applications w/ Shaun MacIntosh 51:23

5M ago51:23

51:23

Landfills are an important part of modern day society, and successfully managing a landfill comes down to optimizing equipment in the field and managing the flow of waste materials. Mack sits down with Shaun MacIntosh of Propeller to talk about how propeller is helping landfills with technology, from measuring compaction to maximize density (minimi…

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Moving Dirt & Managing People, The MacKay Story w/ Rob & Brandon 56:01

6M ago56:01

56:01

Starting with a 988B wheel loader loading out railcars with ballast, to multi million dollar civil and mining projects throughout Western Canada, the story of MacKay Contracting is one worth hearing about. Mack sits down with Rob MacKay, President & CEO, alongside Brandon Pighin, General Manager for MacKay to talk about how MacKay started, the proj…

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Deep Excavation in Downtown Vancouver w/ BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP 44:11

7M ago44:11

44:11

Mack sits down with Steve, Mike, and Jeff from BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP to talk all about deep excavation and shoring work in downtown Vancouver. Starting as a Limited Partnership, BelPacific has contributed to the Vancouver skyline working on projects such as Shangri-La tower, The ButterFly, and more. We discuss how BelPacific started, w…

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45+ Years of Excellence, the Cat D10 Track Type Tractor w/ Dave Gleissner 45:32

8M ago45:32

45:32

The Cat D10 track type tractor has been a staple of the mining and heavy civil construction industries since introduction back in 1977, it is arguably one of the most iconic dozers on the market. Mack sits down with Dave Gleissner to talk all about this legendary tractor, from first prototype where the high drive sprocket made an appearance, throug…

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Big Blades & Big Horsepower, Komatsu D375/475 Dozers w/ Chad Perrault 47:26

9M ago47:26

47:26

Big Komatsu dozers have been a staple in the mining and heavy civil construction industry for a long time, and their new dash 8 (-8) series D375 and D475 dozers are a testament to Komatsu listening to customer feedback. Mack sits down with Chad Perrault, technical specialist with SMS Equipment for D375/D475 dozers, to talk about what's new with the…

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Making Buildings Disappear, the Career of a High Reach Operator w/ Matt Baker & Rob Morrison 55:14

9M ago55:14

55:14

Ever wondered what it takes to be a high reach demolition operator? Or how buildings are demolished? Mack sits down with two of Priestly Demolition's finest high reach operators, Matt Baker and Rob Morrison, to talk all about their careers in the demolition industry, how buildings are demolished, Priestly's new SK1600 high reach, and more! Find Pri…

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Becoming an Owner-Operator, the Mattco Excavating story w/ Matthew Antifay 1:00:14

10M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

From running equipment as an employee to buying 325 excavators and feller bunchers for land management projects throughout BC, I sit down with Matthew Antifay of Mattco Excavating to chat about his story becoming an owner operator. We dive into what it takes to become an owner operator, the ups and downs of owning heavy equipment, the pain 10 cent …

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Investing in People With Training w/ Doug Ruddick 38:18

10M ago38:18

38:18

Investing in your people with training is becoming an incredibly important component of the modern day construction company, and Wilco's in house training program is a fine example. Mack sits down with Doug, H.E.O Training Manager to talk all about Wilco's heavy equipment training program, why training is important, the results they are seeing, and…

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Building Company Culture and Close Proximity Drilling & Blasting w/ Sam Visona 44:08

11M ago44:08

44:08

From getting out of school and starting as a driller helper/laborer to now being one of the managing partners of T&A Rock Works Inc, Sam is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to the drill & blast industry. Sam sits down with Mack to talk about his story in the industry, drilling & blasting in urban (close proximity) settings, how T&A is …

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Driving Better Business Decisions with Trimble Technology 1:03:04

11M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

This time In The Dirt, Mack sits down with Chad Kyllo of Acres Enterprises as well as Remo Scalzo and Stantton Pallister of SITECH Western Canada for a panel discussion about how Acres is using Trimble Technology in their business. We dive into the Acres story from their first piece of technology to where they are today as one of the market leaders…

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Using Cat Simulators to Train Your People w/ Jonathan Laberdia 57:54

12M ago57:54

57:54

Whether you are training your existing workforce or the workforce of tomorrow, Cat Simulators are an effective way to train your equipment operators on all types of equipment without downing equipment on a jobsite to do so. Mack sits down with Jonathan of Cat Simulators to chat all about the types of simulators, what a new or experienced operator c…

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Q&A - Scooptrams, Photography, Getting Started, Do's and Don'ts w/ Mack Plovie 39:37

1y ago39:37

39:37

You asked, I answered? After people requested some Q&A podcast episodes, Mack answers questions submitted by followers on this episode. From underground scoop tram designs, how to get started in the industry, how he got started in photography, to a quick look at some Do's and Don'ts in equipment operating. Submit your questions to Mack on Instagram…

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Moving Dirt, The Yukon Way w/ Sam Inskip 56:02

1y ago56:02

56:02

Getting your career started in the industry, going to school for operating, seeking opportunities to run equipment, skillsets to adopt as an operator, placer mining, and how moving dirt in the Yukon is different. Mack sits down with Sam Inskip, heavy equipment operator from the Yukon, to talk about her career adventures after 10 years in the indust…

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Mining More with Komatsu Hydraulic Shovels & Excavators w/ Bryce Short 1:13:43

1y ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Komatsu has been a well known name in the mining world for decades, and their hydraulic shovels & excavators are a fine example of what their mining class equipment offers. Mack sits down with Bryce Short of Komatsu/SMS Equipment to talk everything Komatsu shovels, from PC2000 up to PC8000 in front shovel and backhoe configuration. They get into se…

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Deploying Technology in Underground Mining w/ Gary Smolik 35:22

1y ago35:22

35:22

Underground mining is part of the mining world you have never heard about, often out of sight, these mines produce the critical raw minerals civilization needs to sustain itself. And Technology is helping underground miners, mine better. I chat with Gary Smolik of Finning Canada on this episode to discuss the different technology solutions from Cat…

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Education & Training for the Next Generation of Loggers w/ Ryer Becker 59:07

1y ago59:07

59:07

As loggers retire, the industry is now facing the challenging task of recruiting and training the next generation to continue operating an industry that makes civilization as we know it, possible. I sit down with Ryer Becker, part of the research faculty in the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Forest Sciences at The University of Idaho, to talk…

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Addressing the Industry Wide Workforce Issue w/ Kristina McMillan 57:15

1y ago57:15

57:15

Mack and guest Kristina sit down to chat addressing the industry wide workforce issue in construction. While there isn't a list of answers to the industry wide problem, Mack and Kristina do their best to talk about some of the solutions out there currently. From how to attracting, retain, and train people, to initiatives Crew Collab has to help sol…

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Optimizing Payload With The Right Dump Body w/ Kerry Blettner 28:49

1y ago28:49

28:49

Ever been curious what it takes to design, build, and select the right dump body for large rigid frame haul trucks like Cat 793 or 797? Mack sits down with Kerry from GroundForce worldwide to talk all about Groundforce's dump body products for large rigid frame haul trucks. From design to end user application, Mack and Kerry cover everything about …

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Growing Your Business With Technology w/ Kris Troppmann 33:24

1+ y ago33:24

33:24

GPS machine control technology is changing the way contractors do business and move dirt. On this episode Mack sits down with Kris Troppmann, manager of smart construction at SMS Equipment, to talk Komatsu's new retrofit GPS machine control system, how technology is helping contractors move dirt more efficiently by saving money and time on earthwor…

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Making the Best, Better. Cat Undercarriage w/ Tim Nenne 59:02

1+ y ago59:02

59:02

Mack sits down with Tim, undercarriage specialist with Caterpillar, to talk everything undercarriage on track type tractors. From what causes wear, selecting undercarriage for your dozer, to Cat's new HDXL product line, Mack and Tim get granular on undercarriage to answer your questions and hopefully help your earthmoving business. To learn more ab…

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The Western Grater Contracting Story w/ Jared Wells 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

This time In The Dirt Mack talks with Jared Wells, general manager for Western Grater Contracting, about who Western Grater is, what they do, and how they do it. From shotcrete work for high rises in downtown Victoria to drilling and blasting to create aggregate resources to build the infrastructure we all rely on, Western Grater is a key contracto…

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Aggregate Mining & Recruiting Great People w/ John Scepaniak 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

47:01

Aggregate is arguably one of the most important ingredients to civilization as we know it today. Mack sits down with John Scepaniak of WD Scepaniak to talk growing a family mining contracting business, importance of mining and aggregates in the modern day world, and recruiting great people. John is a project manager with WD Scepaniak, contracting t…

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Powering the Future with Uranium w/ John Cash 51:09

1+ y ago51:09

51:09

Uranium is often left out of the conversation when people think of ways to power the world of tomorrow. On this episode, Mack sits down with John Cash, CEO of Ur-Energy to talk all about Uranium mining, producing Uranium fuel, to how nuclear power will answer the global energy demand in the coming decade(s). Join us for an educational and fun discu…

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Redeveloping the Farmland of California w/ Zach & Garrett Fowler 46:12

1+ y ago46:12

46:12

Starting the business in their early 20's, Zach and Garrett Fowler have worked their way up from small agricultural jobs to redeveloping some of the largest agricultural projects in California with the biggest equipment. From deep ripping to break hardpan to removing orchards and recycling the mulched organic matter, the brothers business is focuse…

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Building a Family Legacy w/ Denis Carriere & Ryan Andre 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

43:51

Mack sits down with Denis Carriere, president, and Ryan Andre, rentals manager for Alberta's largest privately own equipment rental company, NC Equipment. From how NC Equipment began, family legacy in the business, how the equipment rental business works, when renting equipment is favourable over owning, to where the equipment rental industry is at…

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Rebuilding Equipment, The J.J. Scheckel Way w/ Josh Scheckel 48:11

1+ y ago48:11

48:11

Starting out fixing diesel engines in his parents house at a young age, to building a world renown heavy equipment rebuild and rental business. Mack sits down with Josh Scheckel of J.J. Scheckel Equipment Corporation to talk about how J.J. Scheckel started and has grown as a business, what it takes to rebuild equipment like D11 track type tractors,…

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Autonomous Haulage & Dozing In Mining w/ Taylor Agnew 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

Technology is helping mining companies and the mining industry adapt to and overcome challenges faced on the modern-day mine site. Autonomous haulage and dozing are a few examples of technology helping mining companies find solutions to challenging mining applications, improve safety, and reduce their costs. On this episode, Mack talks with Taylor …

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The Business of Renting Heavy Equipment w/ Paolo Di Giovanni 1:08:25

2y ago1:08:25

1:08:25

This time In The Dirt host Mack sits down with Paul, owner of Heavy PDG Equipment, on location to talk everything about equipment rental to how he has built Heavy PDG into the business it is today serving customers with a rental fleet of heavy equipment. Paul not only shares his story, but talks about what it takes to successfully run an equipment …

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Becoming a Cat Mechanic w/ Adept Ape (Josh) 1:05:08

2y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Interested in becoming a mechanic? Curious what a career path with a Cat dealer looks like and what they offer? Is post secondary education necessary? Mack sits down with Josh, a well known Cat mechanic from his youtube channel, to talk about Josh's story becoming a mechanic, his career working for Cat dealers, what tooling you need to get started,…

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Front Flips & D6XE Dozers w/ Kyle Demelo 1:01:29

2y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

From an incredibly successful career in Motocross travelling the world, to dirt and heavy equipment in the Okanagan Valley. Kyle Demelo's name is well known in not only motocross and action sports, but around the world as the Canadian who holds world record of the only successful front flip on a snow bike! That's right, a snow bike! Mack sits down …

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Making Buildings Disappear w/ Brad Morrison 1:06:13

2y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Demolition contractors are arguably the best recyclers on planet earth, making way for the buildings of tomorrow by deconstructing and recycling the buildings of yesterday. Host Mack sits down in person with Brad Morrison, general manager for Clearview Demolition to learn about Clearview's story, gain insights into the demolition industry, discuss …

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Manufacturing GET & Building a Brand w/ Craig Harder 36:19

2y ago36:19

36:19

On this episode of the podcast host Mack talks with the CEO of Raptor Mining, Craig Harder, about the Raptor Mining story, manufacturing GET, robotic welding, and more! Raptor is the leading manufacturer of GET and other wear parts for nearly all shapes and sizes of heavy equipment. Craig tells us about how Raptor started and its current product of…

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Why Attitude Matters w/ Dylan Taylor 57:06

2y ago57:06

57:06

Having a great attitude is arguably one of the most important pieces you can bring to the workplace. Guest Dylan Taylor tells his story working in construction with a prosthetic leg and missing arm. Dylan is a remarkable young man who speaks to the importance of attitude, willingness to learn, and having a relentless approach. Host Mack and guest D…

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Low, Wide, and Heavy w/ Justin Ward 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

This time In The Dirt Justin Ward, float driver for Priestly Demolition Inc, and host Mack talk heavy haul in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). From bridge demolition on the major thoroughfares in Toronto to demolition in the downtown Toronto Core, Justin has hauled hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment all over the Greater Toronto Area. If you are c…

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Undercarriage Secrets w/ Greg Baher 40:13

2y ago40:13

40:13

Learn all about undercarriage on heavy equipment this time In The Dirt! Mack and guest Greg, Vice President of Equipment with Whissell Contracting, talk everything undercarriage from total cost over a machine's life, what causes wear, to how undercarriage affects resale value of a machine. If you have questions about undercarriage, chances are we a…

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Mentoring the Workforce of Tomorrow w/ Troy Karevski 1:21:28

2y ago1:21:28

1:21:28

This time In The Dirt, Mack talks mentoring the next generation of people with dirt artist/grader operator Troy Karevski. From adopting the right attitude to becoming a proficient operator, Troy and Mack talk all about younger people rising up in the industry and finding fulfilment in their careers. The two address the pressing matter of mentoring …

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Company Culture & Core Values w/ Dave Reynolds 46:23

2y ago46:23

46:23

Building a culture and crafting core values is an often overlooked yet incredibly important part of any company. Mack and guest Dave Reynolds, President & CEO of NorLand Limited talk company culture and core values on this episode. From how NorLand created their core values, how the company hires for people based on these core values, to how NorLan…

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Diesel Engine Emission Aftertreatment Systems w/ Adept Ape (Josh) 1:00:32

2y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

From DPF to DEF and everything in-between, Josh and Mack talk diesel engine emission after treatment systems on this episode. They break down what emissions are regulated, the different types of emission after treatment systems, how each system works, and what it accomplishes in terms of reducing diesel emissions. If you have ever been curious what…

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Uranium Mining & Nuclear Power Plants w/ Daniel Major 1:12:44

2y ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Energy (electricity) production from Uranium seems to be lost in today's narrative about providing energy for the developing world. Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium, and Mack talk everything Uranium from how it is mined, refining of fuel, to creating electricity in nuclear power plants this time on the podcast. Uranium will play a key role in pr…

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Retaining People in a Dynamic Industry w/ Wally Adamchik 50:08

2y ago50:08

50:08

Attracting and retaining employees in a dynamic industry is becoming increasingly important for companies in the modern-day. How do you attract more people to grow your company? How do you retain great people? What do employees value most in the workplace? Guest Wally and Host Mack sit down to discuss the many issues construction companies are faci…

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Becoming an Owner Operator w/ Damion Lake 48:25

2+ y ago48:25

48:25

Starting a business is one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavours one can take on in life. Damion Lake, owner of Newton Valley Excavating, shares his story of starting his excavation company , becoming an owner operator, finding a niche and serving your customers, and more! To learn more about Newton Valley Excavating or talk with Damion,…

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The Priestly Demolition Story w/ Ryan Priestly 51:33

2+ y ago51:33

51:33

Insights into the demolition industry with none other than Ryan Priestly, president of Priestly Demolition. This time In The Dirt host Mack and guest Ryan talk demolition in Toronto, company culture, the Priestly Demolition story, and heavy equipment. If you have ever been curious about demolition, Ryan and Mack do their best to answer your questio…

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The Secret of EZ Street Asphalt w/ Drew Mohatt 23:50

2+ y ago23:50

23:50

Drew Mohatt of Colorado Asphalt Services Inc joins us again to talk paving. However, this time Mack and Drew talk about paving in cold, wet, snowy weather when conventional hot asphalt paving is not feasible. Drew tells us all about EZ Street Cold Mix, a solution for paving in less favourable conditions. Learn more about CASI here https://coloradoa…

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Mining - From Exploration to Production w/ Mark Brennan 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

39:14

Ever wondered what it takes to take a mine from discovery to production? How do mining companies get financing for multi million dollar projects? This time In The Dirt host Mack and guest Mark Brennan, CEO of Cerrado Gold, talk mining and what it takes to discover, explore, and mine an ore body in the modern day. They also discuss the importance of…

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Women in Mining w/ Hannah Berthold 50:37

2+ y ago50:37

50:37

The mining industry is changing, no longer is it a male dominated industry as women enter the workforce. Join Hannah Berthold and host Mack talk women in the mining industry on this episode, diving into topics such as how to attract more women to the industry, what roles women are taking on in mining, and addressing common misconceptions women have…

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Asphalt Insights w/ Drew Mohatt 41:42

2+ y ago41:42

41:42

Smooth roads are something society takes for granted everyday, this time In The Dirt Mack interviews Drew Mohatt of Colorado Asphalt Services Inc (CASI) to discuss everything asphalt. From sourcing materials in quarries and aggregate pits to paving, Drew and Mack talk about all the steps involved in getting to that smooth asphalt road surface we al…

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Heavy Equipment Fleet Management w/ Greg Baher 59:52

2+ y ago59:52

59:52

Ever wondered how earthmoving companies manage their fleet of equipment? What does a great maintenance program look like for a large fleet of heavy equipment? This time In The Dirt Mack interviews Greg Baher the director of equipment for Whissell Contracting Ltd to talk heavy equipment fleet management. From making decisions about rebuilding or sel…

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Good & Bad Habits of Equipment Operators w/ "The Frenchman" 37:23

2+ y ago37:23

37:23

Guest Anthony aka "The Frenchman" and host Mack talk the good and bad habits of equipment operators. From pre starts on equipment, cleaning cabs and tracks, to being a leader and being coachable, we try to cover a topic that doesn't have black and white textbook answers to start with. This episode is meant to inspire discussion and thought around t…

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