Best Mtga Podcasts (2025)

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Andy's bougie new Veto bag! 57:16

4d ago57:16

57:16

New tools are great but new tool bags are awesome! Andy gives us a close look at his latest addition, the Veto Pro Pac Hybrid Tool and Meter bag (SB-LD) This episode is best viewed on the MH youtube channel: https://youtu.be/RjQVIcKgg7k Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, …

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Live from AHR Expo: Milwaukee Tool’s John Jarzombek 31:38

11d ago31:38

31:38

Ever wonder how Milwaukee Tool decides what to build next or how they test them? Our guest John Jarzombek is a project manager at Milwaukee Tool. John has personally managed teams developing tools such as the MX Fuel Pipe Threader, the new roll groover, The Ringer and more. It was fun to have John join us in Orlando at the AHR Expo podcasts pavilli…

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Live from AHR w/ Mike Cameron 28:41

18d ago28:41

28:41

Are gas absorption heat pumps a viable alternative to the electrification of our heating and cooling systems? Mike Cameron is a longtime Canadian friend working in Vancouver, BC. Mike installs and services a lot of the GAHP units, some are only prototypes but all are performing impressively. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub wee…

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Get Connected! Tips on building a solid support team 34:36

25d ago34:36

34:36

Building relationships with your local suppliers, reps and sales people is important for the success of your business. Of course it is! This week the guys talk about a recent discussion happening behind the scenes about sourcing parts for hvac systems, buying local and/or online. We've talked about this topic differently in the past, thanks for tak…

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120 - Commander Deck Interview: Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh with Bones 49:12

26d ago49:12

49:12

On Episode 120 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Bones with Calavera Cosplay all about her Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh "Oops All Chandras" commander deck! This deck is packed full of fire, explosions, electricity, and Chandras! We also talked about cosplay, art choices during deck building, and how cool Brash Taunter is. Thank you for listening…

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Solar, HVAC and Boiler talk oh my! 34:07

1M ago34:07

34:07

Andy starts off a little spicy in this one. Sometimes the social media comment section is a terrible place! Thanks to Reed Wiens for writing in to the show, this was a fun conversation! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business…

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Why does Eric hate zone pumps? Mixing valves, water heaters and more. 41:00

1M ago41:00

41:00

Thank you all for messaging! This was a fun conversation! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric…

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119 - Commander Deck Interview: Baba Lysaga with Joey Schultz 1:18:48

1M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

HAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAERIE CONCLAVE! On Episode 119 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Joey all about his Baba Lysaga, Night Witch commander deck! This is Joey's signature deck that he has been absolutely adoring for the last few years. Baba is an incredible combination of sacrifice, card types, tricky puzzles, and explosive plays. We…

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Attention Menards Shoppers: Fight in the lumberyard 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Chad joins the guys to tell the story of a birthday gone bad and it might be all because of an orange bucket…you’ll have to listen to hear the whole story. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mech…

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Mixed Bag: Resi Fire Sprinklers, GPS tracking and time keeping, Gas station bathrooms w/ Chad 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune @mechanicalhub Andy Mickelson @mick_plumb Check out …

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Career Milestones? Was 2024 the tipping point for tech and time? 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

Andy shares a few things he's observed over the last year that stand out. Eric is a little nervous when looking back on three specific jobs...are we old enough to be replacing equipment we installed new? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you…

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Those free “find a contractor” listings 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Back when we started out it was tough to get the phone to ring. Getting listed on manufacturer’s websites was one way we got our business name out there. Are you doing it? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe he…

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118 - Commander Deck Interview: Seizan, Perverter of Truth with Davy 55:27

3M ago55:27

55:27

On Episode 118 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Davy all about their Seizan, Perverter of Truth commander deck! Davy has a a love of mono color commander decks and as soon as she built Seizan she knew it'd be a forever deck. It draws cards, hurts your opponents, and allow you to play a whole lot of cool pet cards! Join us in talking about th…

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Fan Mail: How Does Andy Get Any Work Done? 40:15

3M ago40:15

40:15

The guys answer some questions sent in by listeners Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topic ideas over on our social channels! Eric Aune …

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Tool Reviews with Eric & Andy 38:10

3M ago38:10

38:10

This episode works best as a video, you can watch it over on the MH YouTube channel https://bit.ly/4g4zYXp Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback…

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117 - Commander Deck Interview: Aminatou, Veil Piercer with Z 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

On Episode 117 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Z (aka ZMainCharacter) all about their Aminatou, Veil Piercer commander deck! Z has played this deck A LOT and has tuned it to utilize enchantments, copies, and even gremlins! Z was a delight to talk to, we also talked about cosplay, Halloween, and a few other side tangents. Thank you for liste…

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When Podcasts Collide 48:53

3M ago48:53

48:53

This week the guys are joined virtually by the hosts of the Appetite For Construction podcast, John Mesenbrink & Tim Ward. It's that time of year again where we take a look back and even forward into the new year. There was some fun bs'ing as well. Hope you enjoy! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's p…

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MTGA Road Trip! 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

It's roadtrip time for Andy as he met up with Eric for a super top secret install in Northern MN. You’ll have to watch [or listen] to learn all about the project. If the podcast just isn’t enough you could search the tag “#duluthbuild” on Instagram for more from the project job site. Okay, J/K....Air-to-Water Heat Pumps are having a time right now,…

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116 - Commander Deck Interview: The Keeper of Dark Pacts with Dark Pact Cosplay 1:00:52

4M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

On Episode 116 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Dark Pact Cosplay all about their The Keeper of Dark Pacts commander deck! This is a very special deck because the commander is literally Dark Pact! Join us while we discuss how cool the content creator unknown cards are, how cool magic cosplay is, and how incredibly fun mono black commander de…

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B.S. & Bad Jobs. 34:17

4M ago34:17

34:17

Not all projects are run & organized the same, obviously. This week the guys have a short BS session and talk about a job Eric has coming up and one of Andy's preferred general contractors. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your busi…

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115 - Commander Deck Interview: Tasha, the Witch Queen with Maeve 45:35

4M ago45:35

45:35

On Episode 115 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Maeve all about her Tasha, the Witch Queen commander deck! Maeve has built this deck with a few things in mind: Halloween, hot witches, familiars, curses, and of course the Season of the Witch + No Mercy combo! This is a sweet control deck that you can easily see is a passion project of Maeve's…

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Special Guest: Apprentice Adam Parent 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

Canadian apprentice Adam Parent joins the guys to talk about his experiences and thoughts bout joining the plumbing trade in Canada. Adam's experience in both residential and commercial work doing both plumbing and heating new construction, remodel and service have helped him hone his skills and find a place where he's challenged but excited to lea…

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Van Talk: Guess what? Wrong Part! 31:25

4M ago31:25

31:25

It's never great when service vehicles break down but it's even worse when local mechanics are out weeks for repairs and parts are hard to track down. This week Andy retells the story of a relative simple fix for a recent breakdown. How hard can it be to replace a starter on a 2020 Ford Transit anyway? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechani…

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Tech in the Trades: Smarter Small Businesses 44:59

4M ago44:59

44:59

In this episode of Make Trades Great Again, Eric and Andy dive into how artificial intelligence, especially tools like ChatGPT, is reshaping the trades industry. They share personal experiences on using AI for everything from generating heat load calculations and troubleshooting boiler issues to crafting proposals and even coming up with recipe ide…

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Hey ChatGPT: What trade shows should we attend? 38:43

5M ago38:43

38:43

Industry trade shows are an awesome way to see the latest new technology, to network with manufacturers and their reps, or even make purchases with some of the best deals of the year. This week the guys ask ChatGPT for a list of important shows throughout the plumbing, hvac and building industries. Why you should attend, where and when they are, ar…

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The really big listener question episode! 38:06

5M ago38:06

38:06

Have you sent in a message to the guys recently? This was a fun episode, we tried to get to all the questions, thank you for sending them our way! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hu…

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All new heating & hot water system at Eric’s house 51:13

5M ago51:13

51:13

What do you do when your spouse leaves town for the weekend? The only obvious answer for Eric was to tear out their two tankless water heaters and the boiler so he could start over. But wait, there’s more! In order for this to be called a success it had be finished before Heather returned home after just two days away. Send us a text Do you subscri…

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Eric hates trailers 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

The title may be confusing or even misleading. The guys talk about a recent trailer purchase Eric made for the business. It's not anything special but it should help with the workflow. Here's to hoping he made the right purchase! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new pro…

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Have you ever taken over a job someone else started? 37:23

6M ago37:23

37:23

Thanks to longtime listener Will Rutherford for writing in to the show asking our thoughts on taking a job started by another contractor. Also, have you ever walked on a job? You might be surprised who actually has (Andy or Eric?)! Thanks Will! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry …

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114 - Decks For All 19 Duskmourn Commanders #MTGAmbassador 1:16:40

6M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

On Episode 114 of The Faerie Conclave, I go through mini-interviews of the 19 commander decks I built for Duskmourn: House of Horror! This episode was sponsored by Wizards of the Coast through the #MTGAmbassador program. Thank you so much to the folks at Wizards! If you are curious about what each of the new legendary creatures in #MTGDuskmourn are…

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Throw back from down under! 43:03

6M ago43:03

43:03

Hey we got caught up in vacation, so here is a throw back from our conversation with Patrick Caldow @caldowplumbing on IG. We'll be back soon with new content! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://…

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113 - Commander Deck Interview: Imotekh the Stormlord with Auburn 1:00:13

6M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

On Episode 113 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Auburn Alchemist all about her Imotekh the Stormlord commander deck! Auburn has adjusted and upgraded the Warhammer 40k precon to fit her personal playstyle and the result is a really amazing deck! It cares about both artifacts and the graveyard in really cool ways. We also talked about how the…

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Update from a recent HPWH install 38:29

6M ago38:29

38:29

Industry news starts off today's episode with earning report from Lowe's indicating a droopy economy related to home improvements. But don't let that get you down! Eric gives us a recap of a recent Heat Pump Water Heater install. Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new pro…

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112 - Commander Deck Interview: Ranar the Ever-Watchful with Damen 1:03:35

6M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

On Episode 112 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Damen Lenz all about his Ranar the Ever-Watchful commander deck! Damen has built this deck to be a control deck, but without all of the usual downsides associated with control strategies. He has refined the deck for many years and we had an awesome time talking about it. Thank you for listening…

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Dealing with a tough day and a difficult customer 31:25

6M ago31:25

31:25

Not every day is great. Sometimes you need to depend on the ones who depend on you. Side note: No mater how much you talk thru a project and setting expectations before the job, there’s likely going to be some revelations by the customer as they realize how things are different now. After you did the install of the new furnace or water heater etc S…

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Dude has CO poisoning for sure! 44:09

6M ago44:09

44:09

One of Andy's recent projects takes a turn for the worse when the general contractor decides safety is definitely not first! Warning: This episode is probably cool af and you'll likely be hooked for life on the MTGA podcast! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products…

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4 Years of MTGA! Looking back 36:53

7M ago36:53

36:53

We're so excited and thankful for all the support and reaching this milestone! In this week's episode the guys look back at some highlights from the first four years of the MTGA podcast! There have been many great guests and some big supporters over the years. Special thanks to all who have dropped in, stuck around, sent in your ideas and questions…

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Wives Special #2 Working with your spouse... 42:08

7M ago42:08

42:08

"Do you have any advice for couples considering starting a business together?" We had so much fun having the girls join us that we asked them back for another episode and it was awesome. Once again we'd like to thank Sheryl and Heather for putting up with us and for making every day better as we work our way to the top building our business and mak…

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111 - Commander Deck Interview: Grist, the Hunger Tide with Nexy 1:05:44

7M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

On Episode 111 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Nexy all about their Grist, the Hunger Tide commander deck! Nexy has built this deck to take advantage of all of the cool ways insects can win a game of commander. Whether it's going wide, going tall, or filling up the graveyard, Nexy's Grist deck can do it all! We had an amazing time talking a…

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Wives Special! Knowing what you know now... 56:01

7M ago56:01

56:01

Ever think "If only I knew then what I know now" ? We are so pumped to bring you this and the next episode with special Guests Heather Aune & Sheryl Mickelson, the obvious better halves of the MTGA team. Sheryl runs the office and a good part of the business for Mickelson Plumbing & Heating. Heather has done the books for both MH & Aune Plumbing & …

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The Milwaukee Pipeline podcast you did not expect! 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

Milwaukee Tool invited Eric out to see all the new tools available and coming soon to a job site near you. Eric gives us an inside look at some of the new tools and info you might not have seen yet. This episode has a ton of visual info best viewed on the MH Youtube channel Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newslett…

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Viking Invasion! BS session with Colton Henkowski 41:55

8M ago41:55

41:55

You might know Colton as @viking_pipefitter on the socials. You might know him from a training session or trades show when he worked for Viega but do you know how he got his start? This was a fun conversation, we hope you enjoy it! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new p…

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Stress Less! 30:59

8M ago30:59

30:59

The guys talk stress relief and how to handle the day-to-day stresses of running a small business. Some days are better than others for sure but having one or two things to keep you sane can make a huge difference! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more …

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110 - Commander Deck Interview: Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold with Bugs 1:06:57

8M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

On Episode 110 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Bugs all about their Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold commander deck! Bugs built this deck to fully embody the vibe of the phyrexian invasion. It is a very villainous deck that goes wide with toxic phyrexian mite tokens! Bugs has a very thoughtful power level in mind and we had a great time talking …

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Andy's Van Upgrade 35:18

8M ago35:18

35:18

The guys are bs'ing about vans again. Should we change the title to the podcast to "Van Talk"? lol Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mechanical-hub.com/enewsletter/ Send us your feedback or topi…

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Weird Science? Are you using A.I. in your business or on the job? 36:22

8M ago36:22

36:22

The guys talk AI and how they've been using it for work. Scheduling, emails, videos etc. are just some of the ways Eric has put ChatGPT to work for him. Are you using any form of artificial intelligence on the job or in the office for day to day tasks? We'd really like to talk to you about it so text us! Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mecha…

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Where should I buy the water heater? 32:18

9M ago32:18

32:18

Most would agree it’s a good idea to have options when it comes to supply chain but we’re often loyal to at least one supplier. So, what would make you switch to another supplier? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subs…

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109 - Commander Deck Interview: Samut, Voice of Dissent with Joe Johnson 1:21:29

9M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

On Episode 109 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Joe all about his Samut, Voice of Dissent commander deck! We also talked about horror movies, fighting games, survival horror games, which Resident Evil games are our favorites, and X-Men '97! Then we got into some of the cultural issues around and in the MTG community. Look forward to a lot of…

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Taking On New Jobs 31:01

9M ago31:01

31:01

As things slow down and the job outlook or load changes we have to consider how to fill the schedule. Does that mean taking on work you normally wouldn't? Send us a text Do you subscribe to the Mechanical Hub weekly email newsletter? It's packed with industry events, new products and more to help you and your business. Subscribe here: https://mecha…

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108 - Commander Deck Interview: Kothophed, Soul Hoarder with MJ 56:36

9M ago56:36

56:36

On Episode 108 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews MJ all about his Kothophed, Soul Hoarder commander deck! MJ built this deck to be all about Kothophed's high risk high reward style, to show off how spicy a mono black commander deck can be. It was a really fun episode and I am always excited to talk about demons in Magic! Thank you for listeni…

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