Best Cody Blade Podcasts (2024)

1
Buying, Selling, and Renting Heavy Equipment in the Mining Industry w/ Cody Harman 47:11

2h ago47:11

47:11

When most people think of renting equipment, they think mini excavator or bobcat, not many people know mining companies rent large haul trucks, dozers, wheel loader, excavators, and more! Mack sits down with Cody Harman, President and Founder of Harman Energy LLC, a large equipment rental outfit based in Bluefield West Virginia. Mack and Cody talk …

1
Shattering Stereotypes & Breaking Barriers, Women in Canadian Construction w/ Amanda Duong 38:47

1M ago38:47

38:47

The construction industry is changing, while it is still a male populated industry, more women are entering at all levels as operators, trades, managers, even CEO's. On this episode Mack sits down with Amanda, grader operator, to talk about her career, barriers she faced when entering the industry, what she enjoys about heavy equipment operation, a…

1
Powering our World, Cat® Industrial Diesel Engines w/ Allen Chen 51:26

2M ago51:26

51:26

Cat diesel engines have a long histroy powering our world whether it be in heavy equipment, on highway trucks, generators, and more. On this episode Mack sits down with Allen Chen, product manager for the new Cat C13D engine, they talk all about the new C13D engine design, testing the engine, applications for the engine, and much more! As you’ll he…

1
IAU#39: Cody Walker 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

I recently sat down with another up-and-coming Cincinnati comedian, Cody Walker. Originally from Mainville, Ohio, Cody is getting his name out around the tri-state area, promoting shows for Keep It Open Cincy and becoming a stronger comic every day. We had a great conversation, and I hope you guys check it out.…

1
Autonomy, AI, & Heavy Equipment. The Jobsite of the Future w/ Bibhrajit Halder 42:14

3M 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 …

1
IAU#38: Wienerhead 20:17

4M ago20:17

20:17

J a little Saturday solo pod action. Please come watch me do stand-up! ⬇️March 17 - MW March Madness, Fountain Square Brew Co. (Indianapolis) - 6:00pm March 23 - Roasting Greg Mark at end of Hilltop Open Mic (Cincy) - 7:00pm

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

5M 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!…

1
IAU#37: Karinne Turnbow, Rashika Jaipuriar, Connor Twele, Gretchen Schultz 29:57

6M ago29:57

29:57

Woo wee guys! This episode was a fun one with more Cincy comedians. Karinne Turnbow and Rashika Jaipuriar made guest appearances on #IAU for the first time! Connor Twele and Gretchen Schultz also hopped on for some words of wisdom. Make sure to check them out at upcoming shows in the citay. IGs: @damnkarinne, @rashikajpr, @conman_jenkins, @grep.sch…

1
IAU#36: Holiday Special (feat. Gretchen Schultz, Gregory Blade, & Ja Kroy) 29:39

7M ago29:39

29:39

After a month-long hiatus, I sat down with Cincy comedians Grep Schultz, Greg Blade, and Ja Kroy for a fun conversation. We talked about Christmas spirit, Sam Tallent's special "The Toad's Morale," and our upcoming showcase at Commonwealth Sanctuary (Greg isn't on it lol). Thanks for tuning in guys.

1
Deploying Technology in Landfill Applications w/ Shaun MacIntosh 51:23

8M 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…

1
Moving Dirt & Managing People, The MacKay Story w/ Rob & Brandon 56:01

8M 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…

1
IAU#35: Gabby Lowry 53:49

9M ago53:49

53:49

Gabby Lowry is another stand-up comedian in Cincinnati. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati (elite status), Gabby also specializes in accounting when she isn't performing. I first met Gabby last winter when I started going to open mics more frequently. She is noticeably hilarious both in conversation and on stage, so it was great having her …

1
Deep Excavation in Downtown Vancouver w/ BelPacific Excavating & Shoring LP 44:11

10M 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…

1
IAU#34: Late Night 28:10

10M ago28:10

28:10

Decided to fire off a solo podcast in my bedroom after midnight. I hope ya'll are enjoying the YouTube content so far, I appreciate the support fr fr.

1
IAU#33: Greg Olsen 59:01

10M ago59:01

59:01

Greg Olsen is another stand-up comedian in Cincinnati that has been performing for about two years now. Originally from Loveland, OH, Greg is also part of a band called "tedward," and he is the guitarist for that music group. I enjoy working with this man, he does a great job hosting at the Upside open mic and performing at other shows around the a…

1
45+ Years of Excellence, the Cat D10 Track Type Tractor w/ Dave Gleissner 45:32

10M 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…

1
IAU#32: Allison Stapp 38:42

11M ago38:42

38:42

Allison Stapp is another comedian in Cincinnati. Originally from Florence, KY, Allison has been doing stand-up for about a year and a half. She is very funny and features often on showcases around the Cincy area, and she hosts regularly at Commonwealth Sanctuary in Dayton, KY. Allison also was one of the first people to ask me to feature on a show …

1
IAU#31: Gretchen Schultz 53:38

11M ago53:38

53:38

Gretchen Schultz is a stand-up comedian from Cincinnati. She is originally from Greenfield, OH, and has been doing stand-up for three years now. She is a regular host at Go Bananas Comedy Club and has also hosted for Dave Attell. Be sure to check out some of her upcoming shows! Instagram: @grep.schultz…

1
Big Blades & Big Horsepower, Komatsu D375/475 Dozers w/ Chad Perrault 47:26

11M 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…

1
IAU#30: Spencer Domolky 57:01

12M ago57:01

57:01

I just had a conversation with Spencer Domolky, another Cincinnati stand-up comedian. Spencer's been doing comedy for more than 3 years now, and he's a crowd favorite in places like Lexington, Columbus, and other Midwest towns. Spencer is also a great friend and noble Jewish man, and I'm glad he sat down to talk with me. Instagram: spencerdomolky…

1
Making Buildings Disappear, the Career of a High Reach Operator w/ Matt Baker & Rob Morrison 55:14

12M 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…

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

1y 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 …

1
Investing in People With Training w/ Doug Ruddick 38:18

1y 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…

1
Building Company Culture and Close Proximity Drilling & Blasting w/ Sam Visona 44:08

1y 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 …

1
IAU#29: Steven Baer 1:08:11

1y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Steven Baer is another comedian located in Cincinnati. He grew up in the Chicago area, but went to college in California, getting a degree in Media Production at Pepperdine University before he moved to Ohio. Steven is well-skilled with cameras and computers, producing podcasts and live content for comedians across the country. His most recent vent…

1
IAU#28: Connor Twele 54:37

1y ago54:37

54:37

Connor Twele is another comedian in Cincinnati. He's been performing around the city for about 2 years now and has hosted a number of great shows at Go Bananas Comedy Club, including a weekend for Matt McCusker in January. Connor is also a proud father and sober man of 5 years. @ my Indiana ppl, Catch him featuring at Brickroom Comedy Club in Noble…

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

1y 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…

1
Using Cat Simulators to Train Your People w/ Jonathan Laberdia 57:54

1y 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…

1
IAU#27: Announcement 13:11

1y ago13:11

13:11

Little solo action. This is the last episode that will be published audio-only, switching to YouTube this Summer. I'm also on 2 shows this month in Cincinnati, please come! May 21st, Cincinnati Joke off @ Comfort Station - 8pm May 23rd, Simply Comedy @ Symposium - 9pm

1
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…

1
Moving Dirt, The Yukon Way w/ Sam Inskip 56:02

1+ y 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…

1
IAU#26: Phil Pointer 1:00:48

1+ y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Phil Pointer is a stand-up comedian in Cincinnati. He recently released his special "Sweat it Out" on YouTube, and the link is below for you guys to go check it out. Before he got into stand-up, Phil went to Tuskegee University in Alabama, where he was in the marching band, and also had a stint rapping. He has been a regular comedian for over 10 ye…

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

1+ y 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…

1
Deploying Technology in Underground Mining w/ Gary Smolik 35:22

1+ y 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…

1
IAU#25: Nick Higdon 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Nick Higdon is a stand-up comedian from Louisville, KY. He graduated from UofL with a degree in English, and moved to Cincinnati a little under 2 years ago to pursue comedy. Nick has done some great stuff so far in his career, such as hosting for Sean Patton at Go Bananas Comedy Club this past December and featuring at shows for a number of hard hi…

1
Education & Training for the Next Generation of Loggers w/ Ryer Becker 59:07

1+ y 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…

1
Addressing the Industry Wide Workforce Issue w/ Kristina McMillan 57:15

1+ y 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…

1
IAU#24: Spencer Eddingfield 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Spencer Eddingfield is another stand-up comedian from Cincinnati that I met while doing open mics last Fall. We talked about our experiences early on in comedy, how we develop ideas, and life outside of stand-up. Spencer also works at Dillard's in Kenwood Mall, so if you're looking for a suit, I would recommend stopping by that store. It was also S…

1
IAU#23: Whit 31:18

1+ y ago31:18

31:18

Tha Whitster (Whit) is a rapper from Cincinnati that I met when I moved here last year. We sat down and talked about some of the similarities and differences between hip hop and comedy, and eventually got into some pretty introspective details. We also talked about the release of his first mix-tape, Ready 2 Win, which you can find here (I meant to …

1
Optimizing Payload With The Right Dump Body w/ Kerry Blettner 28:49

1+ y 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 …

1
IAU#22: Taylor Vanderveen 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

55:55

Taylor Vanderveen is a fellow Communication graduate student at the University of Cincinnati. She is currently writing a thesis about the orgasm gap between men and women, so I'm sure some of you fellas want to listen to this episode. This was the most in-depth conversation I've had on the podcast so far, check it out!…

1
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…

1
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…

1
IAU#21: Nick Benevides 31:26

1+ y ago31:26

31:26

Nick Benevides is a fellow aspiring comedian in Cincinnati, OH! I met him in August at my first open mic at the Hub OTR, and his enthusiasm for telling jokes and writing makes him stand out. Nick is a great lad, and I am glad we were able to sit down and have a conversation for IAU at the end of our semester. Check out Nick's content on IG: nickybl…

1
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…

1
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…

1
IAU#20: Tommy Devine pt. 2 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

Tommy Devine joined the pod again to discuss UPS operations as the holiday season approaches, his struggles with TikTok, football, and some other hooplah. Check out The Tommy Devine Podcast to listen to some of his content.

1
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…

1
IAU#19: Autumn Adventures 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

I've been up to some stuff lately, just got a recording in. Thank you for being patient.

1
Redeveloping the Farmland of California w/ Zach & Garrett Fowler 46:12

2y 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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Cody Blade Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide