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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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.
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.
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33 minutes
Cori Bosco
On this week’s Bucket Talk, we talk with DIY interior designer Cori Bosco, who calls in from her home in Florida. She began her career as a PE teacher but in the late 2000s, she got her real estate license and started flipping houses on the side. Fast forward 10 years, she has amassed a following of over 5 million on TikTok as East Coast DIY, sharing her journey as a house-flipper and designer. Listen in as Eric and Jeremy chat with Cori about getting into real estate.
31 minutes
Jason Costello
On this week’s Bucket Talk, we talk with Jason Costello, a landscape curber based in Southern California. Over 20 years ago, Jason and his family all needed some curbing done at their homes. Rather than pay out of pocket, they bought a machine and did it themselves. Jason has been curbing ever since. Listen in as Eric and Jeremy chat with Jason about becoming a landscape curber, incorporating his family into the business, and making some of the most satisfying TikTok videos out there.
22 minutes
James Smith
On this week’s Bucket Talk, we catch up with James Smith, also known as Lion Dad. James is a caretaker of exotic animals in Stanton, Missouri. After getting his start cleaning horse stalls, he worked his way up into working with wildlife and the rest is history. Listen in as the guys chat with James about transitioning into being a caretaker, what it is like working with wolves vs. coyotes, playing with a 300 pound lion, and a bunch more.
29 minutes
Santos Vasquez
This week we’re joined by beekeeper Santos Vasquez, aka @isavebz on Instagram. After taking over for his beekeeper ex father-in-law, Santos has spent the last 18 years keeping bees as both a honey producer and bee removal specialist. Eric and Jeremy get into it with Santos, chatting about becoming a beekeeper, making honey, dealing with stings, and much more.
39 minutes
Chris Cash
Mt. Phillip Metal Works is a metalworking studio that forges and fabricates a variety of metal goods, from small tools to enormous vintage-inspired pieces to art and sculpture. At the helm of Mt. Phillip is this week’s guest on the podcast, Chris Cash. Along with being a metal fabricator, Chris also co-hosts the Axe and Iron Podcast, a weekly show that highlights badass makers. Join Eric and Jeremy as they get into it with Chris about podcasting, the difference between a blacksmith and a metalworker, working on cars, and much more.
43 minutes
Maggie Rogosienski
To kick off season 4, we’re back with Maggie Rogosienski, aka Electric Mags. Back home in Wisconsin by way North Carolina, Maggie is working as an electrician in Milwaukee. Not only is she moving swiftly through the ranks of her trade, but she has grown a following of almost 14,000 on her Instagram where she talks tools, the trades, and being a mom. Listen in as Jeremy and Eric talk with Maggie about switching careers, being part of a union, and being a woman in what is largely a male-dominated industry.
41 minutes
Lucas D'Angelo
A natural-born jack-of-all-trades, Lucas D’Angelo has been taking on a handful of projects since an early age. Based in Massachusetts, Lucas has dabbled with various hobbies throughout the years from woodworking, to metal fabrication, to restoring vintage equipment. Listen in as Jeremy and Eric sit down with Lucas to learn about his career, setting up shop, tool restoration, future plans, and much more in this very exciting season finale of Bucket Talk.
31 minutes
Larry Roughton
As an ironworker for the past two decades, Larry Roughton has become a seasoned veteran on the job. A member of Ironworkers Local 55 in Toledo, Ohio and recent inductee of the International Ironworkers Hall of Fame, Larry puts in long hours on the job, while also making time to document his day-to-day life to over 189,000 followers. Listen in as Jeremy and Eric sit down with Larry to talk about his early career, raising a family of ironworkers, the dangers of ironworking, being part of a strong union, and much more.
35 minutes
Dustin Loftis
From a self-taught hobby to fully-realized craftsmanship, Dustin Loftis has turned his passion for art and western lifestyle into a tangible living. Owner of Dusty Hide Leather Company, Dustin has specialized in creating one-of-a-kind custom leather goods for the past 10 years. Listen in as Jeremy sits down with Dustin to learn about his start in tooling leather, custom upholstery, teaching, horseback riding, and more.