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The Plumbing and Mechanical Podcasts
Welcome to the “And So It Flows” podcast, BNP Media’s Plumbing Group show focused on all things tech, trades and trends within the PHCP-PVF industry. Each episode features exclusive insights from leading industry experts and decision-makers discussing the latest plumbing and HVAC news, industry innovations, trends and issues. Delve into the topics shaping plumbing and HVAC contracting and engineering markets as Plumbing & Mechanical works to keep listeners up-to-date. Available on |
Episodes
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsWhy Revenue Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
In a recent episode of And So It Flows, Nate Agentis, vice president of plumbing at BDR, joined Plumbing & Mechanical and to discuss why contractors should…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsRethinking Skilled Trades Hiring
The skilled labor shortage remains one of the biggest challenges facing plumbing and HVAC contractors, but what if part of the problem isn’t simply finding…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsBeyond the Pipes: Building a People-First Plumbing Business
In the inaugural episode of Beyond the Pipes, Chris Lollini talks with Josh Hollub, fourth-generation master plumber and commercial and industrial supervisor…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsThe Modern Mechanical Room
In a recent episode of And So It Flows, KAI Engineering's Mike Tamagni, director of mechanical engineer; Richard Long, senior mechanical engineering subject…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsInside ASPE’s 2026 Convention & Expo: Education, Innovation and Connections in OKC
Get ready for ASPE’s 2026 Convention & Expo in Oklahoma City. This episode explores what attendees can expect from the event, including technical education…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAnd So It Flows: How Shower Design is Changing
Shower design has come a long way from the days when homeowners simply accepted whichever drain happened to be on the plumber's truck.In this episode of And So…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAnd So It Flows: Understanding Backflow Prevention
In honor of National Backflow Prevention Day, Watts Water Technologies’ Michael Gaulin joins the podcast to discuss the essentials of backflow prevention…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsRetention: The Best Exit Strategy
Reins, joined Kristen Bayles for And So It Flows to discuss how employee retention, leadership development and incentive planning can affect the long-term…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAnd So It Flows: Heat Pump Water Heaters in Real Life
On this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen Bayles sat down with Gregg Holladay, business development manager for specialty markets at Bradford White, to…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAnd So It Flows: How AI and Gen Z Are Transforming the Trades
In this episode of And So It Flows, Kristen sits down with Roland Ligtenberg, co-founder of Housecall Pro, to explore how technology, AI and shifting workforce…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAnd So It Flows: Guide, Don't Sell
Upselling is often seen as a bad word in this business, and even the antithesis of why many people joined the trades. Editor Kristen Bayles spoke with Blake…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsThe cost of missed calls
As spring approaches, plumbing contractors across the country are preparing for one of their busiest seasons of the year. In this episode of And So It Flows…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsSmart Water Heating Upgrades for America’s Homes
LG Director of Heating Sales Renae’ Turnbaugh outlines how high-efficiency water heating solutions provide an effective means to upgrade today’s homes. She…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsSpeed, assortment and the art of saying yes: Behind SupplyHouse.com's merchandising and fulfillment engine
In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison, vice president of merchandising, and Kaytee Gray, vice president of fulfillment operations at…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsReal-time answers under jobsite pressure: How AI is shaping distribution
In this episode of And So It Flows, Tim Savage, electrical outside sales representative at Lock Supply Co., shares a ground-level view of how artificial…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAll hands on deck: Technical training for the next generation of pros
In this episode of And So It Flows, host Natalie Forster sits down with Spencer Pope, manager of technical support and training at Bradford White, to explore…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsHow training and collaboration are powering the trades with Oatey's Katherine Lehtinen
How can the plumbing and mechanical industries close the skills gap and build a stronger workforce for the future? In this episode, we talk to SVP of Marketing…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsFrom Farm Girl to CEO - Meet Taco's Cheryl Merchant
Newly inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame, Taco's CEO, Cheryl Merchant, tells all in this podcast conversation. From her humble beginnings to…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsSmart Pumps, Smarter Buildings: hydrovar® X in Action
Xylem’s Derrick Oberdorf and Jennifer Freres unpack the trends driving smarter, more sustainable commercial building systems, and the solutions helping design…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsA. O. Smith's 2025 Product Innovation
Listen as Matt Baranuk, the Portfolio Director at A. O. Smith, discusses the latest trends in commercial water heating and how A. O. Smith is leading the way…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsRadiant & Hydronics All-Stars Roundtable 2025: Radiant in an electrifying world
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Director Natalie Forster moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsExpanding your candidate pool with FieldEdge's Jessie Barrack
With demand spiking and over 480,000 skilled trade jobs currently unfilled, plumbing contractors are scrambling to secure qualified talent ahead of peak…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsHow the Future Flows: Uponor Hybrid Piping Solutions
Stephanie Radel discusses how Uponor AquaPEX® and Uponor ChlorFIT® Schedule 80 Corzan® CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT) blend flexibility, strength, and chemical…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsCodes update with IAPMO's Christoph Lohr: Advancements in water research
IAPMO's Christoph Lohr, PE, vice president of technical services, dives into water safety in heating systems, IAPMO's recent acquisition of ESPRI and what this…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsElevating valuable employees in the PVF world with Webstone's Lisa Lyon
Lisa Lyon, general manager for Webstone, shares her insight on all things leadership and learning new sides of the business as a valve expert who has worked in…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsSuccession planning and business intelligence with PHCC & Goalmakers
Aware of the industry need for business intelligence training, the PHCC Educational Foundation has partnered with Goalmakers to develop Business Leadership…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsOvercoming barriers to water reuse in plumbing systems with Saniflo’s Christopher Peterson
Sustainability is a hot topic in the plumbing industry today, and water reuse is one of many ways that the plumbing industry is innovating to become more…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsSystems thinking to reach sustainability goals in modern buildings
As the Sustainability manager for GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, Chrissie Walsh leverages her climate-focused skillset as an Atmospheric Scientist to…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsWater treatment becomes the norm: A conversation with filtration expert, Moen's Sara Krupa
The plumbing industry is at the forefront of water conservation, safety and quality, with virtually all manufacturers working toward a shared goal of increased…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsUpgrade Your Customer’s Lives Everyday with Instant Hot Water
Plumbing professionals play a vital role in helping homeowners achieve the perfect balance of comfort and efficiency. Grundfos hot water recirculation pumps…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsLeading the way through Upcoming DOE Changes and Beyond
With a focus on energy efficiency, continuous improvement, and innovation, Matthew Baranuk, Portfolio Director, Commercial for A. O. Smith, is committed to…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsDecarbonization regulation trends
Chris Forth, VP of Regulatory Codes and Environmental Affairs at Johnson Controls discusses sustainability trends and decarbonization regulations to keep an…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsRadiant All Stars Roundtable discusses low-temperature systems, and more
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars: John Barba…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsLegionella prevention with NSF International’s Michael Conrad
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Michael Conrad, senior technical manager at NSF International. Conrad has nearly 15 years of…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsTalking commercial bathroom trends with Bradley's Jon Dommisse
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Jon Dommisse, Bradley Corp.’s vice president of marketing, to discuss how these…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsDecarbonization and heat pump water heaters
As the United States moves to decarbonize commercial and residential building structures, all eyes turn to heat pumps as a way to increase energy efficiency…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsThe ASPE Convention & Expo is Headed to Columbus this October
The 2024 ASPE Convention and Expo will be hosted in Columbus, Ohio from October 18-23. Join Jennifer Hoff, CEO & Founder of Taffy Event Strategies, as the…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsBell & Gossett on sustainability and Building Better Futures
Live from AHR 2024, Xylem’s Steve Clark, director, intelligent solutions and Jennifer Freres, global product manager, centrifugal pumps discuss the new…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsExamining plastic pipe trends in commercial markets
As we step into 2024, several key trends are shaping the landscape of plastic pipe usage in commercial markets. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsEverything you need to know about PHCC CONNECT 2024
PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Cindy Sheridan, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) to discuss the new and…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsMatt Sonnhalter revs up for 15th annual Tool Drive
PM Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Matt Sonnhalter, vision architect at Sonnhalter, a B2T marketing agency, to discuss the 15th annual Tool Drive…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsMilwaukee Tool celebrates 100th anniversary milestone at Pipeline 2024
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Paige Bovard, senior vice president of product marketing for Milwaukee Tool, at the company's…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsInvestment on U.S. soil with Viega LLC
Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Marki Huston, COO of Viega LLC, discuss the recent surge of re-investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsInvestment on U.S. soil with REHAU
Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster and Mark Hudoba, vice president of building solutions for the Americas region for REHAU discuss the recent…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsDiscussing the reinvestment in American manufacturing and training
Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Andres Caballero, president of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, formerly…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsIntentionality is a Multi-Million Dollar Word
To develop your own workforce, build intentionality into your training blueprint and do not disregard the importance of Field Mentorship. Jeff Atwell and…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsWhat do Artificial Intelligence and leak detection have in common?
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Jeffrey Johnson, PhD, PE, innovation manager for Oldcastle Infrastructure, to discuss the…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsThe benefits of offering water treatment services
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Mark Arnold, president and CEO of Arnold & Sons Plumbing, Sewer & Drain, to discuss why…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsAnd So It Flows: How Contractors Can Own Their Markets
Join us on this episode of And So It Flows to learn the secrets of dominating your local plumbing market with Billy Stevens, CEO, Sera Systems. Billy Stevens…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsLegislative and regulatory issues affecting PHVAC contractors in 2024
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Chuck White, vice president of regulatory affairs for PHCC-National Association, to discuss…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsKick your business into high gear with Successware
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Michele Windsor, vice president of training and implementation for Successware, to discuss…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsThe rise of gas appliances with JJM Alkaline’s Kyle Emmons
As the head of JJM Alkaline Technologies and an expert in condensate neutralizer solutions, Kyle T. Emmons speaks to the growing popularity of high-efficiency…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsCharlotte Pipe opens new foundry in Oakboro, NC
After more than 100 years operating at the company’s original foundry in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte Pipe and Foundry began operations from a…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsBest practices for Legionella prevention in plumbing systems
Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, executive vice president and founder of…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsChildren’s book inspiring a new generation of skilled trades workers
Plumbing Group Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster sit down with Group Two’s Mollie Elkman and Oatey’s Katherine Lehtinen to discuss the workforce…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsCombi-boiler market maturing
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Lochinvar Senior Product Manager Dan Rettig to discuss current trends in the combi-boiler…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsRadiant All Stars Roundtable Discussion
Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke moderates a discussion on all things radiant with our incredible panel of Radiant All Stars…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsMatco-Norca's take on the current state of the industry
The largest independent branded sourcing company for PVF Products. Matco-Norca sits down with Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine to talk about the state of the…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsLAARS celebrates its 75th anniversary of being American-made
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke chats with Domingo Mohedano, vice president and general manager, LAARS and Rich Simons, senior vice president…
The Plumbing and Mechanical PodcastsTalking American manufacturing trends, technology and sustainability with Legend Valve
Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke discusses American manufacturing and the importance of technology and sustainability with Mike Boehk, general…