This is Bucket Talk—a monthly podcast taking you across America to meet the most badass tradespeople, industry leaders, and personalities. If you’re looking to level up in the trades, you’re in the right place.
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27 minutes
Daylon Swearingen
On this episode of Bucket Talk, we are sitting down with former PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen. He takes us behind the scenes of the professional bull riding world, sharing what it takes to stay at the top of such a brutal sport and the grit required to bounce back from major injuries.
27 minutes
Chad Drury
Welcome back to the podcast, everyone. Today we’ve got a guy in the hot seat who truly embodies everything a Cowboy stands for. He went from dominating the college rodeo circuit to building a powerhouse legacy from the dirt up.
33 minutes
Mads Divitto
Mads DiVitto joins Jeremy on the pod to discuss life, labor, and the lessons learned on the job. From daily site struggles to massive career wins, Mads gives us the raw truth about the trade industry today.
41 minutes
Uncle Lazer
Buckle up for Episode 103 of Bucket Talk, because we’re throwing the filter out the window. Jeremy sits down with the one and only Uncle Lazer to talk oilfield grit, the comedy circuit, and the lifestyle that made him a legend.
36 minutes
Jacob Knowles
In this episode of Bucket Talk, we’re heading offshore with fifth-generation lobster fisherman and viral sensation Jacob Knowles. Jacob takes us behind the scenes of the grueling Maine lobster industry, sharing what it really takes to manage a crew and protect the ocean’s resources in one of the world's toughest environments.
21 minutes
Charlie McAvoy Sr.
In this episode of Bucket Talk, Jeremy sits down with Charlie McAvoy Sr. inside TD Garden’s Heritage Hall to dive into the 100-year legacy of their family plumbing business in Long Island, NY. Charlie Sr. shares how the "earn it" mentality of the trades helped shape his son into one of the toughest defensemen in hockey.
35 minutes
Eric Girouard
To celebrate our 100th episode, we’re going back to where it all began with the man who laid the foundation for both this show and the brand: BRUNT founder/CEO and original Bucket Talk host, Eric Girouard.
33 minutes
Jimmy DiResta
On this episode of the Bucket Talk podcast, we’re talking to a true creative force and a legend in the making community: the one and only Jimmy DiResta. From his iconic YouTube channel to TV appearances and countless viral projects, Jimmy defines what it means to be a skilled maker, master craftsman, and lifelong learner.
35 minutes
Ryan Bjorn
On this episode of the Bucket Talk podcast, we sit down with Ryan Bjorn, Superintendent of the Gillette Stadium Field Crew. You know Gillette for its massive crowds and intense action, but Ryan is the expert responsible for maintaining the flawless grounds.
31 minutes
Cowboy Cerrone
On this episode of the Bucket Talk podcast, we're roping in a true living legend: Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. While many know him from the octagon as a fearless UFC icon, we're diving into the mindset of a tradesman.
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35 minutes
Britney Friesen
Britney Friesen is one of a kind. Raised under the hood, Britney has a deep connection with cars - whether as a builder or when she's behind the wheel drag racing. In this episode, host Jeremy Perkins talks with Britney about navigating the world of automotive on social media, the Ford vs Chevy debate, how to deal with internet trolls, and the trials and tribulations of being a race car builder.
41 minutes
Nelson Cabrera
There aren't a lot of people out there who know more about train engines than our guest this week Nelson Cabrera aka “Crazy Salvadorian." Nelson fell in love with engines at a young age - starting his career working on diesel engines before making the jump to working in the railroad industry. In this episode Jeremy and Nelson talk through the ins and outs of his career path, the tricks of the trade he learned along the way, and dig into the history of locomotives and what it takes to stop a train when it takes three miles to slow down.
56 minutes
Margined Mallet
On this episode, Matt and Bucket Talk host, Jeremy Perkins, discuss the old-school masonry trade, the process of building a moon gate, whether the Egyptian pyramids were built by aliens, and so much more. You don’t need a time machine or a history book for this episode, but we’re going to be diving into an ancient trade with centuries of backstory so buckle up.
32 minutes
Austin Richardson
This episode is all about taking life by the horns. Professional bull rider and BRUNT-sponsored athlete, Austin Richardson has been on the PBR tour since 2019 and is one of the top riders in the world. He and Bucket Talk host, Jeremy Perkins, talk about how he got into bull riding, the tight knit community of riders, his training regimen, what the future holds after his bull riding career, and all the ins and outs of being a PBR rider. We’re not only excited to have Austin on the pod, but we’re pumped to have him repping the BRUNT name on his gear—tune in to hear his story and dive into the world of professional bull riding.
40 minutes
Dirty Prescott Kids
Between the rough conditions, the crazy heights, and everything in between, iron working might not be everyone—but it’s a perfect fit for our guy Travis Seifert. Though he’s been a union ironworker for seven years now, you can also find Travis on stage as Dirty Prescott Kids performing his unique blend of country, rap, and hip hop. He’s been supporting BRUNT since day one, and we were pumped to have him on the show to chat with Bucket Talk host, Jeremy Perkins, about how he balances life in the trades and life as a musician. If there was ever a guy to give you a good perspective on work-life balance, it’s our guy Travis.
41 minutes
Dustin "Battleaxe" Jones
Our guy Dustin puts new meaning behind the old phrase “pull yourself up by your bootstraps”. Since the day he started walking, Dustin “Battle Ax” Jones has been grinding to set himself up for success. He grew up working on his family’s farm in Louisiana, earned an academic scholarship to Louisiana Tech, helped start one of the biggest UTV and side-by-side shops in the country, and is now running S3 Power Sports by day and earning first-place trophies as a professional dirt racer by night. On this episode, Dustin sits down with Bucket Talk host, Jeremy Perkins, to chat about his journey in the trades, his career as a professional racer, and how he still has the grit and strength to tackle every day like it’s his last. You won’t need any coffee after listening to this episode—it’ll have you ready to run through a brick wall.
35 minutes
Dirty Water Don
It’s a shame there isn’t a union for storytellers, because our guy Donald “Dirty Water Don” Gann would be the president. Instead, he’s a member of the Local Union 1556 dockbuilders and timbermen as an underwater welder—diving deep into the New York and New Jersey’s rivers, sewers, and waterways for construction and maintenance needs. He and Bucket Talk host, Jeremy Perkins, chat about how Don got in the game, some of the craziest dives he’s ever gone on, what it’s like to be on a Discovery Channel’s Sewer Divers, and everything in between. Only Don can really do his story justice, so tune in and hear it from the man himself.
34 minutes
Millennial Farmer
Jeremy sits down to chat with Zach Johnson about all things agriculture—as a sixth-generation farmer, very few people have a perspective quite like Zach’s. He shares his thoughts on the state of farm-to-table businesses, what it takes to operate both small and large-scale farms, and what it means to be a farmer working on the same plot of land as his ancestors.” If you’ve ever had the thought “Man, it’d be awesome to own a farm one day” this episode is a must-listen.
34 minutes
Lincoln Lemieux
This week we have One Three Motorsports owner and former professional snowmobile rider, Lincoln Lemieux. Lincoln takes us through the life of a racing team owner, and also shares stories from his professional riding career. We talk about the evolution of motorsports and the impressive athletes that put their lives on the line to earn the gold.