Best Sump Podcasts (2026)

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146 - A Deep Dive on Windows: Glass, Performance & Condensation 35:49

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7d ago35:49

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Windows are one of the most confusing—and consequential—components of a high-performance home. In this episode, the crew takes a deep dive into window and glass selection, aiming to make things clear without letting your eyes glaze over. The discussion covers dual-pane versus triple-pane insulated glazing units, IGU numbering conventions, and the r…

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145 - High-Performance HVAC Ducting & Appliance Exhaust 42:24

21d ago42:24

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A detailed look at smarter HVAC ducting, better airflow, and what it really takes to manage appliance exhaust and makeup air in high-performance homes. The boys dive into the how and why behind HVAC duct layout, register placement, and whole-house airflow. They break down how interior design, enclosure performance, and mechanical systems must coord…

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Episode 37 - Tactical Hanger-On - with special guest Corius (S4 E1) 1:56:27

24d ago1:56:27

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Team GFR are starting Season 4 strong with yet another special guest - returning friend of the show Constantin Gerlach, fresh from his most recent CoriusCon03 event in Berlin, Germany. We d…

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144 - Tips for Young Builders with Tim Hill – Risinger Build 39:34

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What does it really take to grow as a young builder today? Jake and Steve bring in Risinger Build’s Managing Partner, Tim Hill, for a fast-paced, experience-packed conversation full of practical advice for builders looking to level up their craft, business, and mindset. Jake and Steve give Pete the boot for this one—and for good reason. Tim joins t…

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143 - Venting Cathedral Roofs & 6-Sided Insulation Explained 40:01

2M ago40:01

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A deep dive into cathedral roof design and insulation strategy. The team compares solid-sawn rafters vs. scissor trusses, smart vapor retarders vs. poly, and discusses optimal roof pitches. You’ll learn when to vent from the topside, from below, or go unvented entirely—and why those choices matter. In the last 10 minutes, the crew unpacks one of bu…

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Episode 36 - Paint with Passion - With special guest Florian Wienand (Golden Demon 2025) (S3 E12) 2:04:31

2M ago2:04:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Can you believe it... three, yes THREE whole years since we started this little podcasting adventure… we're still at it, and we're as amazed as you are. This month we have a very special gu…

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142 - Sage Advice for Young Architects 39:09

2M ago39:09

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Seriously? These 3 clowns are sages? The discussion includes how to select the "right” school. How much should a school include building science compared to learning it on the job? And what about even just the 4 control layers? And all three of us stand squarely with Steve: if you want to design buildings, get out on the job site first, second, and…

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141- BUILDING SCIENCE NAIVETE? You heard it here first! 35:22

3M ago35:22

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All of us in the industry have projects--likely early in our careers--that we just either cringe about or wonder how the heck we got away with that one? The boys wax nostalgic about stories of their naivety over the years, turning them into valuable lessons learned. Actual building topics include spray foam, sill sealer, combining blower door & IR …

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Episode 35 - Absolutely Crayoned - with special guest Adam Smith (Broxbourne Wargames Club) (S3 E11) 2:27:05

3M ago2:27:05

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). This episode of Guilders-Ford Radio lands hot on the heels of Rosco and Leigh’s recent trip to Broxbourne Wargames Club’s ‘Scratcher’s Spill’ narrative weekender. Joined by Broxbourne co-fo…

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A2L Refrigerant Detection Systems (RDS) Talk 4:56

3M ago4:56

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In this podcast CE host Brooks Whitson explains the basic function and purpose of common RDS systems in A2L class hvac systems.By CE

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140 - Window Installation: Can We Do Better? 36:49

3M ago36:49

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Installing windows is getting more, not less, complicated. Pete lobbies for a different, more durable, and simpler gasket installation of windows. Steve and Jake weigh in with their insights and challenges to what Pete is up to. And a bonus: with Steve and Jake's help, Pete creates a new word: "Poninions" (Pete crashed the words opinions and positi…

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Basement Waterproofing in Nebraska: 2025 Homeowner's Guide 14:18

4M ago14:18

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If water finds a way in, we show you the way out. This podcast gives Nebraska homeowners a clear, practical roadmap to protect foundations, keep basements dry, and prevent expensive water damage. Each episode breaks down what actually works in our clay-rich soils and stormy seasons—from spring snowmelt to late-summer downpours—so you can make confi…

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Episode 34 - Show Us Ya Bitz - with special guest Damon (Wellywood Wargaming) (S3 E10) 1:52:22

4M ago1:52:22

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Summer has departed and few Necromunda previews have appeared, but GFR are back once again to discuss all things Underhive. This month we're joined by a genuine YouTube celebrity - Damon fr…

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139 - Roof framing, thermal bridging, and Cold climate wall worries 33:26

4M ago33:26

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The boys start with a really cool problem-solving involving a monopoly framing, big overhangs, and thermal bridging. And the follow-up is an excellent question from Western Canada regarding the use of ZIP sheathing with a Class I interior vapor retarder. It's a great discussion involving R-values, air barriers, vapor permeability (including all Cla…

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138 - Finding a High-Performance Builder 36:01

4M ago36:01

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If you can't find an experienced high-performance builder, then find a professional builder who is willing to listen and learn! And add in time and money in the budget for that listening and learning. The same can go for your architect. But as Steve says: "SOMEONE has to drive the bus. Put on your big boy pants and move your business to the next le…

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137 - Another two-fer - Thermally-broken basement slab-to-Superior Wall panel connection AND exterior sump pumps 40:03

5M ago40:03

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All 3 UBIP podcasters are fond of the Superior Wall System, but connecting the extended "foot" of the foundation wall panel to the basement slab is a bit tricky. But not for Steve, but of course. And while sump pumps OUTSIDE are a mystery to Pete, Jake & Steve walk Pete through it. And a bonus: using gravel to spread the structural load and better …

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Episode 33 - Deepfort (S3 E9) 2:04:10

5M ago2:04:10

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). After a recording hiatus, GFR are back to our regularly scheduled programming. This month, we dive into Deepfort - Dixie's latest narrative campaign that saw three weeks of simultaneous mul…

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136 - We Want More! Permanent Wood Foundations & Career Pivotal Moments 30:19

6M ago30:19

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Once again, we drive wood into the ground, but only in the context of Permanent Wood Foundations. No surprise that this discussion is all about water & drainage. And some episodes ago, the boys each revealed pivotal moments in their careers in the building industry and wrapped up with a request for your pivotal moments. We got one, but what a doozy…

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135 - ZIP-R for CZ 6B - New Construction? Continuous Air Control Layer for Exterior Retrofit CZ 4A? 38:25

6M ago38:25

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Two great questions about wall assemblies. The boys dig deep, exploring all the variables to consider for both wall assemblies. And no big surprise: Much of the conversation is about how to get these three control layers right (water, air, thermal) and ALSO get the drying potential (vapor) correct. PETE'S RESOURCES: - 2021 IRC - Montana NOTE: The I…

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134 - Another Double Feature - SIPs vs Stick-Frame & Thermal Degradation of Rigid Insulation 34:59

7M ago34:59

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Whole bunch of reasons to consider SIP building systems BUT switching from stick-framing is not a walk in the park. But UnBuild It has a ton of experience with SIPs. Next up: Just how stable are the R-values of rigid insulations (the plastic ones with blowing agents) over time? The boys spend just the right amount of time on this on...(just could n…

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133 - Deep Dive on That Pesky Transition: Top-of-Foundation/Bottom-of-Above-Grade Wall 34:23

7M ago34:23

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Should exterior above-grade wall sheathing or framing line up flush to the outside face of the foundation? Is sealing the bottom of the above-grade wall and foundation with a sill sealer product like Protecto Wrap Triple Guard a good idea? This sets off Jake, Steve, and Pete on balancing water protection, air sealing, and drying potential at this k…

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Episode 32 - Graffiti with Rafiki (S3 E8) 1:58:15

7M ago1:58:15

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). While it’s been quiet in terms of previews and releases on the Necromunda front this month, Team GFR have plenty of tales of their own skirmishes in the depths of Hive Primus and beyond! In…

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132 - The Pre-Construction Process? 36:27

8M ago36:27

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Plenty of reasons for the question mark: Pete wondered what this term really meant; Jake points out that for most of his career, he was not involved in this process as a builder; Steve gets pretty heated when this process does not include budget (at least a realistic budget...). Gem here from Steve: "70% of a home's budget is hardwired into the num…

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131 - Two Q's: Isn't ZIP-R backwards? Shouldn't we rainscreen roofs as well as walls? 29:04

8M ago29:04

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Two great questions on which the boys pontificate in fine form. Yes, ZIP-R is "backwards" (rigid insulation interior to structural sheathing) but that does not mean that it doesn't work; it does, just differently. So why don't we typically rain screen roof claddings? The short answer is it always costs more, regardless of the type of roof cladding.…

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Episode 31 - Get Your Dune On - with special guest Simon (Second Best Guides) (S3 E7) 2:23:55

8M ago2:23:55

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). In a special early Easter episode, Team GFR deliver a deep dive into Tribes of the Wasteland, joined by special guest @3_ogers_in_a_trenchcoat from Second Best Guides. We catch up with Simo…

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130 - Two Qs: Job Site Safety & Garage Moisture Management 28:40

9M ago28:40

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What could be more fun than yammering on about scary job site stories and just how confusing a space your garage can be? You listeners ask the damndest questions, so we just keep on cranking... Per usual, Steve closes us out with humor worthy of these two questions... PETE'S RESOURCES: - "Does Safety Affect Productivity in Construction?" - From our…

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Voltage & Surge Protection Q & A with Rectorseal's Technical Expert Fred Kreusch 36:27

9M ago36:27

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In this episode Ce Tech Tip Podcast host Brooks Whitson interviews Rectorseal's technical expert Fred Kreusch for a detailed Q & A . This podcast covers the benefits of voltage and surge protection, how surge protectors work, the importance of UL approved voltage/ surge protection equipment and much more.…

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Episode 30 - Cattlegrids of the Underhive (S3 E6) 2:02:08

9M ago2:02:08

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Episode 30 - ‘Cattlegrids of the Underhive’ sees the GFR Band finally back together, discussing the many Necromunda releases and previews this month. A newly returned Rosco covers all the r…

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129 - A Crazy Space - Decks Over Garages (or worse) & Living Spaces 32:17

9M ago32:17

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The advice starts with "don't ever do this" and then dives into the details for doing it right: slope, overhangs, pedestal systems, step-down from house to deck, and truck liners. Wait, what? Jake describes a long-past project involving a spray-on truck bed liner protective coating (and there actually ARE spray-on residential roof systems for decks…

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128 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part III: Water Sources/Water Quality 31:46

10M ago31:46

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Different water sources lead to different water quality issues. Eric walks us through: sources of tap water; testing water; appropriate water treatment systems responding to the testing results; and a new water frontier: PFAS in our tap water (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances). Yikes! PETE'S RESOURCES: - Eric Aune Mechanical Hub - Water testing …

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127 - Master Plumber Eric Aune Part II: How NOT to wait for hot water! 29:40

10M ago29:40

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Eric Aune would make the perfect Marvel Superhero Plumber. With tank versus Tankless water heaters, multiple small tanks, and on-demand recirc systems, Eric brings real-world insight to all sorts of plumbing technologies and techniques. And of course, Steve closes the episode with a special look to his future. Pete's Resources: Eric Aune Gary Klein…

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Episode 29 - Nomad on Nomad Action (S3 E5) 1:45:37

10M ago1:45:37

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Episode 29 - Nomad on Nomad Action - sees Dixie, Gaz and Leigh share their thoughts following the finale of our Hive Secundus Underhells campaign at Guildford Games Club, which saw player’s…

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EPISODE TWENTY NINE: Sump City Radio - A Necromunda Podcast 5:15:51

10M ago5:15:51

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Episode 28: 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY HIVESCUM STEVE' Welcome Scummers to the 29th Broadcast From Sump City Radio! Today we celebrate not only the Launch of this episode, but also the Birthday of your host Hivescum Steve. So we asked "Mr Steve, At the ripe old age of 43 what wisdom do you have to share with us?" and after a moment of contemplation, he said t…

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126 - All Things Water Heating with Eric Aune 52:07

10M ago52:07

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Eric provides Steve and Jake with a plumber's perspective on almost every residential, domestic hot water system available in the US. Stick around for terms like "cold water sandwich," "air-to-water," "CO2 refrigerant," and "recirc." It's absolutely gripping! Pete's Resources: Eric Aune - Mechanical Hub Energy Star Heat Pump Water Heater Demand Hot…

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125 - Christine Williamson: From training building practitioners to teaching the next generation of architects 33:26

11M ago33:26

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Jake spends time at Virginia Tech with Christine Williamson, a leading building professional who integrates building science and architecture. In her first year as an Assistant Professor of Architecture, Christine applies building science to architecture courses such as Environment and Building Systems I and II. In her own words about her new posit…

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Episode 28 - Butterfly Creek (S3 E4) 2:03:38

11M ago2:03:38

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Episode 28 - Butterfly Creek - sees the team delving into the ongoing Underhells starter campaign that Dixie is running at Guildford Games Club. One of our newest players Josh (@dogtowndist…

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124 - "Post-Frame" Buildings & Rim Joist Riddles 28:16

12M ago28:16

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You say Post-Frame, I say Pole Barn or Barndominium...Yikes. The boys beat up on this topic when we move utility-grade agricultural weather-sheltering buildings (pole barns) to fully-conditioned homes. Aesthetic questions aside, there is solid building science to consider here. And speaking of building science, how do we insulate and air seal rim j…

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Episode 27 - Dear Dixie (S3 E3) 1:59:35

12M ago1:59:35

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). Ahead of Episode 27 - 'Dear Dixie', we asked you, our beloved listeners, to get in touch with all your burning questions, and you didn't disappoint! We received a plethora of rules and back…

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Happy New Years EEV! 10:12

12M ago10:12

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In this podcast CE Tech Tip host Brooks Whitson gets into explaining what electronic expansion valves are, how they work and how to troubleshoot them.By CE

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123 - Chelsea Scharbach, AKA Rosy the Riveter! 44:07

12M ago44:07

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From metal worker to Director of Architecture Risinger Build to home remodeler, Chelsea is all about working on buildings. Instead of a working-man's Architect like our buddy Steve, Chelsea is the quintessential working-woman's Architect. And get this: Steve & Chelsea are about to team-up on a Risinger Build project! Pete's Resources: - GBA Retrofi…

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EPISODE TWENTY EIGHT: Sump City Radio - A Necromunda Podcast 1:44:42

1y ago1:44:42

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Episode 28: 'BALLS OF THE ANCIENTS' Seasons Greeting Scummers! And Welcome to the 28th Broadcast From Sump City Radio! We hope you are enjoying your mandatory and enforced break period for merriment and what better way to relax with a mercifully short episode of SCR! We give you some updates on what's been happening with us and then we jump straigh…

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122 - Regionality rules us but so now does the internet & social media... 25:58

1y ago25:58

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Since the internet makes us all so cozy from LA to Louisiana, it comes as a surprise to even hard-core building pros that many materials and systems simply don't translate from region to region. Local context simply interferes: price, local expertise, local building codes, availability of materials, even just "no one has done it that way here..." B…

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Coil Cleaning Q & A with Nu-Calgon's National Trainer Ben Pasquinilli 13:28

1y ago13:28

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CE podcast host Brooks Whitson interviews special guest Nu-Calgon's national technical trainer Ben Pasquinilli on different coil cleaning products, coil cleaning best practices, PPE tips and more..By CE

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Episode 26 - The Cursed Episode - with special guest Max Cooper (Bearfoot Miniatures) (S3 E2) 1:36:38

1y ago1:36:38

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). In Episode 26 - 'The Cursed Episode', a diminished Team GFR are joined by Max Cooper from Bearfoot Miniatures, and discuss our imminent descent into the Underhells! The lead up to the holid…

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121 - "It's All About STEVE" 32:57

1y ago32:57

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When Steve doesn't show up on time for the podcast, Jake and Pete jump all over the idea of roasting him. But the podcast is mainly about why we love working with the "jamoke." It is about a half-hour of stories about the consummate job-site architect, Steve Baczek, the guy we "can't live with; can't live without him." NOTE: Pete incorrectly calls …

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120 - Santa-Fe Dehumidification Deva Nikki Krueger Round 2 40:19

1y ago40:19

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Jake & Pete get schooled again on dehumidification by Nikki. - Nikki introduces the acronym HVACD to make dehumidification in equal standing with heating, air conditioning and ventilation. - Great discussion of the differences between portable ("big box") and whole house dehumidifiers. - Importance of the change in measurement standards for DEHUs f…

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All That Gunk in That Sump 11:32

1y ago11:32

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This podcast covers drain cleaning best practices starting with the air quality and ending at the drains termination.By CE

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119 - A Riff on Measure Twice, Cut Once... 36:32

1y ago36:32

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Jake and Pete host good friend Matt Risinger (pretty sure he is “part” of the Build Show...). It starts simple with pre-drywall checklists (you know, like blocking for toilet paper holders...). But boy, it quickly blossoms into a wonderful, wandering discussion of everything from sequencing to quality control to a scopes of work program. Terrific l…

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Episode 25 - That’s an Easy Demon - with special guest Jon Geraghty (S3 E1) 1:45:14

1y ago1:45:14

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Send us a text Welcome to Guilders-Ford Radio, a Necromunda podcast broadcasting from the East Gate Docks of Hive Primus (via Guildford Games Club, Surrey, UK). In Episode 25 - ‘That's an Easy Demon’, Team GFR celebrate two years of the podcast with a brief retrospective on the last twelve months of #Necromunda hobby, and all the sump dwellers, scu…

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Is Your Work Truck January 1st 2025 Ready? 5:01

1y ago5:01

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A brief podcast laying out what tools will be needed to work on Puron Advance R-454B.By CE