#119 Safety Third, Until It’s Your Foot

#119 Safety Third, Until It’s Your Foot

Jason and John are back in their respective job trailers for this one, and they get into a topic every trade worker knows, jobsite safety. The episode starts with a weird Mall of America hermit crab rabbit hole, then shifts into a real trades conversation after John talks about replacing multiple sections of MCC gear with a crew that absolutely crushed it. From there, the guys get into labeling, low-voltage jokes, jobsite experience, and why safety has changed so much since the early days of the podcast. This week’s main topic is safety in the trades: injuries, rushed schedules, labor shortages, complacency, pressure from companies, tool rules that don’t always match real-world work, three points of contact, working around heavy equipment, electrical hazards, chemical exposure, heat, PPE, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the written safety rule creates a different unsafe situation in the field. John shares a recent jobsite injury involving a worker getting hit in the foot by equipment, and the guys talk through why construction is still one of the most dangerous industries out there. They also get into OSHA’s “Fatal Four,” heavy equipment close calls, lightning stories, live electrical work, power tools, Porta-Bands, Hole Hogs, JLGs, lulls, skid steers, and why making eye contact with an operator can be the difference between a normal day and a life-changing one. The guys also look forward, talking about AI, automation, robotic pallet jacks, hard hat cameras, jobsite tracking, and whether future safety programs will actually help workers or just create another way to write people up. At the end of the day, the message is simple: take safety seriously, report the big stuff, don’t let a bad company pressure you into doing something stupid, and go home in one piece. Question for the Showerheads: What’s the closest call you’ve ever had on a jobsite, and what did it teach you? 00:00 Hermit Crab Kiosk Mystery 00:39 Podcast Intro and Job Wins 01:01 MCC Swap and Labeling Chaos 03:08 Safety Talk Returns 04:42 Culvert Accident Breakdown 08:05 Why Safety Slips Under Pressure 14:03 Lightning Tangent and Close Calls 17:15 Reporting Injuries and Fear 19:41 Tool Injuries and Two-Hand Rules 24:04 When Safety Rules Backfire 25:23 Ladders, Racking and Real-World Workarounds 28:11 Trade Risks and Electrician Stakes 29:29 High Voltage Reality 29:39 Advice for Apprentices 30:38 Stand Up for Safety 31:17 Schedule Pressure Problems 33:00 Common Jobsite Injuries 34:44 Live Work Stories 35:42 Heavy Equipment Hazards 40:17 OSHA Fatal Four 41:00 Eye Contact and Signals 44:00 Safety Rules vs Reality 45:44 AI and Automation Risks 52:02 Chemical and Lead Exposure 54:19 Final Safety Takeaways Check out everything ISAW: Website: https://isawpodcast.com/ Be a Guest: https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest Support the Show / Buy Us a Beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/isaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/ Threads: @isawpodcast Call or text the show: 507-607-4729 Your Work Keeps the World Working. #IShowerAfterWork #ISAWPodcast #SafetyThird #JobsiteSafety #ConstructionSafety #TradesPodcast #SkilledTrades #BlueCollarPodcast #ElectricianPodcast #ConstructionLife #TradeLife #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #ToolSafety #HeavyEquipment #BlueCollarLife #YourWorkKeepsTheWorldWorking https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work/industry-incidence-rates/most-dangerous-industries/https://www.einpresswire.com/article/914941043/breaking-construction-injury-claims-surge-across-u-s-job-sites-in-2026

#118 Father's Day 2026

Father’s Day is here, and Jason and John are back in the job trailers talking about everything from vacation chaos and muddy job sites to dog dad life, dairy-free lasagna, terrible Father’s Day gifts, and why dads usually just want a little peace and quiet. This episode starts with automated voices, Siri/Alexa rabbit holes, Subaru startup sounds, and Jason’s family cabin trip, including Ripley nearly turning a peaceful canoe ride into a full-blown river rescue. From there, the guys get into rain days in the trades, FR rain gear, appliance opinions, Subaru goat jokes, and the weird tech rabbit holes hidden inside modern vehicles. Then it’s all Father’s Day: why it doesn’t seem to hit the same level as Mother’s Day, what dads actually want, the gifts they remember, and why sometimes a gift card is the most honest answer. John shares the traumatic origin story of his lactose intolerance, Jason talks dog parent life, and the guys debate whether pet parents count, including cats, dogs, carpet shampooers, Kevlar gloves, and dogs stomping where they absolutely should not. The episode wraps with a solid reminder for Men’s Mental Health Month: check in on the guys in your life. Fathers, stepdads, father figures, uncles, buddies, mentors, whoever fills that role. Sometimes the smallest message means more than you think. Question for the Showerheads: What’s the best or worst Father’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received? 00:00 Recording Started Mishap 00:34 Voice Assistants Behind Scenes 02:17 Irish GPS and Show Intro 02:58 Cabin Trip Canoe Chaos 04:08 Rain Days and Work Gear 05:21 New Dryer and Samsung Rant 06:29 New Subaru and Goat Gift 07:12 Custom Car Startup Sounds 09:48 Fathers Day Underrated 10:44 Dairy Free Lasagna Plans 12:06 Lactose Intolerance Origin Story 17:12 Holiday Rankings and Stats 20:52 Dads Gifts and Father Figures 23:31 Hunting Wedding Shoutouts 24:39 Moms vs Dads Spending Gap 25:25 Dad Was Hit Or Miss 25:38 Bike Phone Mount Gift 26:29 Tech Accessory Racket 27:15 Why Moms Cost More 28:51 Hobby Gifts Made Easy 29:47 Amazon Prime Gripes 30:17 Ditching Apple Watch 31:26 Fishing Gear And Links 33:29 What Dads Really Want 35:02 Gift Cards And Algorithms 37:27 Rich Loud Wealth Quiet 38:12 Are Pet Owners Parents 41:16 Dog Picks The Gift 43:56 Crate Training Heartache 48:38 Dads Need Recognition 50:32 Mens Mental Health Check In 51:46 Fathers Day Final Thoughts Check out everything ISAW: Website: https://isawpodcast.com/ Be a Guest: https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest Support the Show / Buy Us a Beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/isaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/ Threads: @isawpodcast Call or text the show: 507-607-4729 Your Work Keeps the World Working. #IShowerAfterWork #ISAWPodcast #FathersDay #FathersDay2026 #DadLife #DogDad #FatherFigures #MensMentalHealthMonth #BlueCollarPodcast #TradesPodcast #SkilledTrades #ElectricianPodcast #ConstructionLife #TradeLife #WorkingDads #PodcastEpisode #FunnyPodcast #BlueCollarLife https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father%27s_Dayhttps://nchstats.com/americas-most-celebrated-holidays/https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-americas-favorite-holidays/

#117 News Vol. 4: Boner Bears & Buc-ee’s

Jason and John are back with another news episode — and this one goes everywhere. They start with hangover-level coffee, motorcycle cabin stories, and a school bus crashing into Hamline University’s science building. From there, they jump into backyard AI data centers, the Minnesota Twins getting smoked by the Detroit Tigers, Boner Bears getting recalled by the FDA, NFL teams making money before selling a single ticket, Chicago Bears stadium drama, and international World Cup tourists losing their minds over Buc-ee’s, Bass Pro Shops, Waffle House, free refills, and American portion sizes. It’s local news, weird news, sports, technology, and classic ISAW-style side tangents. Question for listeners: What’s the most “only in America” thing you’ve ever seen someone from another country react to? 00:00 Hangover Banter 00:43 Wild Cabin Stories 02:32 Podcast Intro 03:13 News Segment Setup 04:31 Bus Hits University 08:41 Home AI Data Centers 21:59 Boner Bears Recall 25:32 Twins Get Thumped 27:15 Ballpark 999 Challenge 28:24 Twins Season Reality 28:46 Baseball Season Too Long 30:09 NBA Finals Street Chaos 32:27 Stadium Funding Drama 34:17 NFL Money Racket 37:00 Super Bowl Cost Story 38:27 World Cup Culture Shock 39:10 Buc-ees And Big Stores 40:19 Free Refills And Ice 41:30 Bass Pro Shopping Trap 45:54 Waffle House First Time 48:01 Exchange Rates And Jokes 50:02 Wrap Up And Plugs #ISAWPodcast #NewsVol4 #TradesLife #AIDataCenters #BonerBears #MinnesotaTwins #WorldCup2026 #BlueCollarPodcast #YourWorkKeepsTheWorldWorking🔗 Be a Guest — https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest 🍻 Support the Podcast — https://buymeacoffee.com/isaw 📷 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/ 👍 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/ https://vfuturemedia.com/future-tech/nvidia-mini-ai-data-center-home-2026/ https://nypost.com/2026/05/28/health/boner-bears-chocolate-recalled-for-containing-viagra-drug/ https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/bus-crash-hamline-university-st-paul-minnesota/ https://minnesotanewsnetwork.com/tigers-thump-twins/ News Theme 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

#116 Street Legal at the Sex Expo

Jason and John are back after a missed week, with John recording from a hotel room while working out of town. The episode starts with road-work life, per diem decisions, hotel lighting, and a quick recap of the Andy Bougie interview — then takes a sharp left turn into the world of adult expos. After seeing billboards for the XXXotica Expo, Jason digs into adult conventions, show floors, VIP passes, dungeon experiences, sex toy statistics, internet habits, OnlyFans money, AI-generated adult content, and whether either of the guys would ever actually attend one of these events. No shame, no judgment — just two tradesmen trying to understand a world they mostly do not participate in. Also included: fishing addiction, SunChips, questionable statistics, foot photos, “Sex Toy Story,” and one closing reminder from John about the sex candle. Question for listeners: What’s the strangest convention, expo, or niche event you’ve ever been to — and was it worth the ticket price? 00:00 Hotel Room Setup 00:51 Travel Per Diem Priorities 02:26 Life on the Road 04:14 Podcast Return Updates 05:22 Sex Talk Disclaimer 06:36 Exotica Expo Spotted 09:56 Tickets VIP Dungeon 10:51 Rules Dress Code 19:54 Dungeon Experience Explained 22:35 Sex Toy Market Stats 25:49 Eco Friendly Kink Products 26:46 Random Nose Ring Discovery 27:12 Piercing Posers Debate 27:40 Porn Stats At Work 29:40 YouTube VR And AI Porn 32:21 Rapid Fire Porn Numbers 36:31 OnlyFans Money Talk 38:20 Fishing Gear Rabbit Hole 40:51 OnlyFans Lines And Limits 44:27 Sex Toy Story Pitch 46:59 Exotica Expo Reactions 50:04 Listener Call In Invite 51:01 Wrap Up Sex Candle Links & resources: 🔗 Be a Guest — https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest [https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest] 🍻 Support the Podcast — https://buymeacoffee.com/isaw [https://buymeacoffee.com/isaw] 📷 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 👍 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/ [https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/] #ISAWPodcast #SexCandle #AdultExpo #OnlyFans #PodcastHumor #TradesLife #HotelLife #YourWorkKeepsTheWorldWorking

#115 The Evolution of Auto Repair: A chat with Andy Bougie

Jason and John sit down with Andy Bougie, a self-employed mechanic from South St. Paul who has been wrenching since 1989. Andy talks about starting at Sears Auto Center, learning from old-school techs, buying his own shop in 2006, keeping up with modern vehicle diagnostics, and why being a mechanic today takes way more brains than people realize. This episode covers the evolution of the auto industry, scan tools, vehicle computers, EVs, hybrid batteries, customer service, bad DIY repairs, shop ownership, hockey coaching, youth sports parents, training the next generation, and why the trades are still one of the smartest career paths out there. Question for listeners: What trade skill do you wish more young people understood before choosing college or career training? 00:00 When Google Has No Answers 01:42 DIY Limits and Pro Tools 02:24 Podcast Intro and Guest Setup 05:02 Andy’s Origin Story at Sears 07:46 Vo Tech and Trades Debate 08:20 Hockey Parenting and Reality Check 15:48 Why Midwest Asks High School 17:46 Staying Sharp With Tech Training 19:32 Scan Tools Computers and Gateways 23:37 Freedom Tech and Overton Window 27:20 Diagnosing Noises and Customer Clues 31:54 Specialization ASE and People Business 36:11 EVs Question and Hybrid Story Tease 36:44 Hybrid Repair Reality Check 38:17 EV Range and Rural Life 40:41 Mandates and Market Pushback 43:08 Emissions Testing Lessons 47:27 Worst Jobs and Old Trucks 50:11 Warranties and Sealed Transmissions 52:48 DIY Disasters and Safety 56:54 Shop Injuries and Hard Lessons 01:00:57 Electrical Work Mindset 01:07:00 Reviews and Firing Customers 01:10:22 Handling Complaints Directly 01:11:52 Communication Calms Customers 01:14:20 Cleanliness And Respect 01:16:29 Hail Repair Done Right 01:18:24 Podcast Plugs And AI Career 01:20:37 Miracle Hockey Debate 01:24:25 Hiring And Mentoring Techs 01:28:34 Rebuilding The Shop 01:32:52 Advice For Young Techs 01:40:20 Closing Banter And Thanks 🔗 Be a Guest — https://isawpodcast.com/be-a-guest 🍻 Support the Podcast — https://buymeacoffee.com/isaw 📷 Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/isawpodcast/ 👍 Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/isawpodcast/ #ISAWPodcast #AndyBougie #AutoMechanic #SkilledTrades #MechanicLife #AutomotiveRepair #EVs #TradesLife #YourWorkKeepsTheWorldWorking