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.
Never miss an episode! Listen on:
Latest episodes
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.
43 minutes
Luke McFadden
In this episode of Bucket Talk, Jeremy is joined by a true local legend of the Chesapeake Bay. Luke McFadden, a first-generation commercial crabber, shares his story of becoming a full-time waterman, and overcoming the obstacles he faced along the way.
50 minutes
Hannah & Jeff Barron
In this episode of Bucket Talk, Jeremy heads south to Crenshaw County, Alabama to sit down with the "Catfish Girl" Hannah Barron and her father Jeff Barron, a pair who’ve built their lives on hard work, family, and the great outdoors.
46 minutes
Joe Samaan
In this episode of Bucket Talk, we sit down with Joe Samaan aka Joe Gotti aka Mr. "5 on the Diesel" to talk about life behind the counter of a small-town gas station in Kentucky, his experience working in the fuel business, and creating content that is built on humor, but grounded by his respect for the trades.
39 minutes
Hank Robinson
In this episode of Bucket Talk, Jeremy sits down with the one and only Hank Robinson — master engraver, veteran, and all-around badass. From serving overseas to carving out a name for himself (literally) in the world of custom metal engraving, Hank's journey is anything but ordinary.
All Episodes
All Episodes (102)
35 minutes
Luke McFadden
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more determined than our friend Luke McFadden. A self-taught waterman and crab fisherman out of Maryland, Luke knew from as far back as he can remember that he wanted to be on the water fishing crabs. But the big problem was that he didn’t know anyone in an industry that’s traditionally a family business. Against all odds he learned the ropes to become a fulltime waterman as the captain of the F.V. Southern Girl, and runs his own YouTube channel with over 380,000 subscribers. Check out his whole story and learn what it takes to never give up on your dreams.
29 minutes
The Muscle
You might know him as The Muscle from Diesel Brothers, but Keaton Hoskins is much more than an automotive expert and builder—he’s got a bottomless well of insight and ingenuity that’s set him apart from traditional trades workers. For one of our most highly anticipated episodes yet, Keaton and Jeremy hit on what it takes to build a successful company and the keys Keaton has learned in his years of business. Buckle up and tune into a seriously inspiring episode with a legend of the game.
45 minutes
Chelsey Holdosi
You might love trucks, but our friend Chelsey Holdosi is on another level. When she’s not working full time as a project manager for an excavation company, she’s rebuilding an old Dodge from the ground up—it’s a fully custom build that’s insanely impressive. Over time, working on her truck has become much more than just a hobby, and now Chelsey tours to truck shows across the country while keeping her Instagram up to date with her truck’s progress. If you’ve ever thought about rebuilding an old car yourself or simply appreciate quality craftsmanship, this episode is a must listen for you.
47 minutes
Zach Martin
Forklift operator by day, animal rescuer by night—Zach Martin is a seriously interesting guy with a wide range of passions and expertise. Right out of high school he was driving tractors and cleaning out chicken houses before diving into the forklift scene full time. Growing up, he always had a deep appreciation for native Alabama wildlife, and started rehabilitating animals at a very young age with his family. Today, he cares for everything from foxes to coyotes to skunks to truly any creature that needs a hand getting healthy and back into the wild. Hear all about his forklift operating career and his work with the local wildlife in this episode of Bucket Talk.
51 minutes
Dan Preston
If you want to see a master at work, go check out any of the projects Daniel Preston is working on. He’s an absolute magician in the hardscape space, with over 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in both designing and building. Daniel also runs a mentorship program that guides young workers in their path hardscape journey, and the funny thing is, he more or less fell into hardscaping after dropping out of art school. It’s a story you’re going to want to hear first hand from Daniel, so tune in and enjoy this week’s episode.
40 minutes
Robert Voss
Our friend Robert Voss is one of the most unique guys we know. He’s a third-generation garbageman who knows all the ins and outs of the sanitation game with plenty of wild stories from his 20 years on the job. But what really sets him apart is his focus on health and fitness. Since garbage collecting is such a physically demanding job, he exercises his whole body to stay injury-free and perform at the best of his ability. As a small business owner, he works his tail off to help his community in the rural midwest while maintaining a healthy lifestyle—tune in and hear all about Robert’s incredible daily grind.
58 minutes
Rudy Del Bosque
Talking shop with Rudy Del Bosque is always a riot. A couple months back when we were out in his neck of the woods for the PBR Worlds in Fort Worth, we knew he had to come on BucketTalk to share some stories. His old man is a lifelong trucker who built a successful trucking company that’s now become a family business, with Rudy set to take the reins when the time comes. Rudy came on to talk about everything from the future of the trucking industry to maintaining a family business and what that means to the Del Bosque legacy and everything in between. He’s chalk full of funny Texas sayings, and we were pumped to have him on the podcast.
56 minutes
BYD aka Michael Bowman
This week’s episode features an absolute legend of the landscaping/lawncare game, and goes by the name of BYD aka The Big Yard Dawg. Micheal Bowman is a hardworking man trying to instill his knowledge onto his kids and generations to come showing us the right way to treat a lawn. Jeremy and Michael dive into all things landscaping from tips and tricks to funny stories from the job. Tune in if you have some brown patches on your lawn!
48 minutes
Tommy Passemante
If you grew up in the 90s and early 00s, there’s no chance you missed Streetbike Tommy on MTV’s Nitro Circus—this dude was a legend on the schoolyard for his insane stunts and hilarious antics. But what most guys don’t know is that Tommy grew up in a blue-collar house, learning how to hang drywall from his dad and working construction through high school. Today, when he’s not touring for the entertainment business, he’s working with his hands doing sheetrock, carpentry, and general contracting projects across the country. Tommy’s a one-of-a-kind dude with a tradesman’s heart and an endless supply of funny stories.