Podcast Episodes

Mitigate Risk by Reducing Change | 5 Minute Friday

Eddie’s been thinking about our episode with Patrick Fernbach. Specifically, he’s thinking about the discussion we had about small changes.  Sometimes you get several steps into a project and discove…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Become an Asset for Your Team (feat. Henry Nutt III)

Episode 170

We love interviewing authors, and today we have a great one. Henry Nutt III started in the industry when he was 19 years old. He worked as general superintendent for 34 years. Henry has been with Sou…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

No. | 5 Minute Friday - The most powerful word in construction… (no)

You know what we have to say about your positivity?  NO! Actually, today we’re talking about how this word can be a way to be positive.  Eddie explains that your nos are more positive than your yeses…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

The Architect's Race to the Bottom

Episode 169

We open today with a discussion about the latest epidemic in the US. Yes, we’re talking about the epidemic of pickleball-related injuries. Here’s the story in Bloomberg.   Then we move on to a topic …

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Incremental Change | 5 Minute Friday

Today we share some advice that isn’t new but is incredibly relevant. It’s all about the 1%... And that 1% can lead pretty dang quickly to a change of 10% or more.

Eddie points out that the bad pat…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

A Mechanical Engineer Speaks (feat. Patrick Fernbach)

Episode 168

We start out today with a little Chicken N Pickle talk and some eye rolling about Tyler’s $150 pickleball paddle.   Then we move on to content most of you will find more substantial. Patrick Fernbach…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

Barricading | 5 Minute Friday

Sometimes things get away from you. Today we discuss the ways we reduce the number of things that get away from us.    Eddie introduces the idea of a barricade.   His primary barricade for excessive …

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Delegated Design Deep Dive

Episode 167

(Note regarding intro: The film festival in France is actually pronounced “Can.” The “S” is silent, unlike Tyler.)    We start out today with Tyler’s church-league softball story and his related mega…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

Parasites | 5 Minute Friday

Nobody likes a parasite. (Well, maybe Kelly Kapoor) When was the last time you asked yourself about parasites in your life?  We’re not talking about people. We’re talking about habits.  Maybe alcohol…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago

What was it like building in the 1950s? (feat. Pop & Dad)

(Today’s episode is a re-air from 2021, chosen in recognition of Fathers Day.)    It's time for some coffee with a splash of multi-generational wisdom.    Joining us today are our dad and our grandpa…

Published on 2 years, 6 months ago