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Hosted by Ditch Witch’s Sean Hubbard, Beyond The Moon covers more than just your favorite Orange iron. From the future of the jobsite to funny tales from the trenches, join Sean every episode as he dives into a new, interesting conversation with an expert from the world of Underground Construction, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Hardscape, and more. Not to mention, the occasional peak behind-the-steel of Ditch Witch equipment new and old.
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From The Malzahn’s Ranch Hand To Ditch Witch’s Top Trainer
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If you’ve ever been on a jobsite, you’ve seen this guy’s impact. Mark Richards is a 25-year Ditch Witch vet who started as part-time help in the summer of ’86. After a stint as a ranch hand for Ed Malzahn and family, he worked his way up from quality expert to his latest role: Assembly Academy Training Coordinator. From testing prototypes to ensuri…
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Meet Scott McKinley, a product manager and all-around Renaissance Man. He’s been with Ditch Witch for a decade, starting in assembly and moving through roles that took him all over the product line. But there’s more to Scott than just digging systems and service parts—this guy’s got a knack for bagpipes and a side gig as a sports official. In this …
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This week, we chat with Tim Vaughan, a Ditch Witch legend who’s been on the job for over 50 years. Tim started back in 1974, and every working day since then, he’s painted over two thousand equipment parts from the comfort of an air-conditioned spacesuit (Sean’s words). Plus, find out about his first meeting with Ditch Witch founder Ed Malzahn—and …
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Get ready for a down-to-earth conversation with Chris Thompson, Ditch Witch’s vacuum excavation product manager. In this episode of Beyond The Moon, Chris breaks down everything you need to know about vacuum excavation equipment—from the smallest gas units to the beastly Warlock series—and how they’re changing the game in underground construction. …
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How the Big Moves Get Made at Ditch Witch
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Tune in to this episode of Beyond The Moon, where we sit down with Chapman Hancock, a Ditch Witch pro who’s worn a lot of hats around here. From engineering downhole tools to managing product lines, Chapman’s seen and done it all. He even spills the beans on a golf hack that could change your game—if you’re crazy enough to try it. But it’s not all …
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When Things Go Wrong, This Guy Gets The Call
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In this episode, Beyond The Moon gets real with Justin Simon, a 20-year Ditch Witch veteran who’s seen it all. Starting out in assembly and now running the show as Manager of Customer Support and Service, Justin’s the man you call when things go wrong. From troubleshooting electrical issues to answering bizarre questions (like whether vacs can suck…
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Get ready for a real, no-nonsense talk with Ayden Lumbers, a fourth-generation welder at Ditch Witch. In this episode of Beyond The Moon, Ayden shares what it’s like to grow up in a family of welders. From her first blistering hot days in the shop to melting metal full-time, she’s got some great stories about what it takes to build equipment that k…
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In this episode of Beyond The Moon, we talk with Cory Maker, a 20-year industry veteran who’s gone from turning wrenches as a machinist to managing product marketing for advanced underground inspection systems at Subsite. Cory’s got a passion for the mechanical—whether it’s supercharged cars or the high-tech tools that are changing the way we dig, …
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Tales from the Super Witch Driver’s Seat (Part 2)
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Buckle up for part two of Beyond The Moon Super Witch Edition, where we dive back in with Don Pemberton, the man behind the monster machine’s wheel. This episode picks up with Don sharing the no-holds-barred reality of what it takes to keep this monster trencher moving—from dealing with breakdowns at the worst possible moments to being the star of …
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Tales from the Super Witch Driver’s Seat (Part 1)
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Gear up for the first episode of Beyond The Moon, part one of a two-parter where we dig deep with Ditch Witch legend Don Pemberton. For over 40 years, Don’s been more than just a fleet manager; he’s been the mastermind behind—and driver of!—the Super Witch, a monster trencher that’s turned heads for decades. Join host Sean Hubbard as he uncovers be…
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