BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER - The Metal Pless™ Podcast

Metal Pless Inc
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Get to know the incredible people that make the Metal Pless™ Family special. We talk with like-minded folks from throughout the snow and ice industry, all with a common goal - to EFFICIENTLY pave the way to a safer environment. Metal Pless plows are "always copied, never duplicated," and our people are originals too! 

Episodes

  1. Jun 3 ·  Bonus

    9: A Very SIMA Summer & 50 Years of METAL PLESS

    SIMA 2026 Special Edition | New Products, 50 Years of Innovation & What to Expect in Cincinnati On this special episode of the Born to Be a Snowfighter Podcast, Nick Arndt and Bob Green are joined by Metal Pless Marketing Manager ,Leslie Dickey, to preview everything happening at the 2026 SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio. From exclusive events and networking opportunities to major product launches and Metal Pless' 50th Anniversary celebration, this episode is your complete guide to the industry's biggest week of the year. SIMA Schedule: https://show.sima.org/schedule SIMA VIP Registration: https://registration.eventpack.com/pages/68f24415-4760-4a26-9e42-9d71d25ea3c4?p=ShowVIP Hear all about: ❄️ The annual Metal Pless Tuesday Night Kickoff Party at Pins Mechanical Company, featuring three levels of entertainment, mini bowling, pinball, rooftop views, food, drinks, and the chance to connect with snow professionals from across North America. Link to Pins Mechanical Company Website: https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/cincinnati ❄️ The return of the Born to Be a Snowfighter Podcast for Season Two, with a renewed focus on innovation, customer stories, and Metal Pless' 50-year legacy. ❄️ The official unveiling of two brand-new products at SIMA: • LiveBoxx Extendable – an innovative expandable LiveBoxx that transforms from 10 feet to 19 feet wide, giving contractors the versatility of multiple box plows in a single attachment. • LiveBoxx HD – a heavy-duty box plow featuring Metal Pless' proven HD trip-edge technology, delivering exceptional durability and performance in demanding conditions. ❄️ A first look at new Full Live Edge configurations, Live Edge 2.0 technology, and the latest additions to the growing Metal Pless product lineup. ❄️ Details on our 50th Anniversary Giveaway, where attendees can enter for a chance to win one of five $500 grand prizes while collecting exclusive anniversary merchandise and hunting for hidden Golden Tickets throughout the booth. ❄️ The special Breast Cancer Awareness Edition PLSM Live Edge Light, supporting an important cause through Metal Pless' ongoing fundraising efforts. Most importantly, learn why SIMA continues to be the place where snowfighters meet their people, build relationships, discover new ideas, and help shape the future of the snow and ice industry. Whether you're a long-time Metal Pless owner, a first-time SIMA attendee, or simply passionate about snow removal, this episode will get you ready for an unforgettable week in Cincinnati. Come see Metal Pless at Booth 171 & 181 and celebrate 50 years of innovation, performance, and industry leadership. Always copied. Never duplicated.™ ---------------------------------- Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/ Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless ----------------------------------- Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FivHognPh/ Contact Metal Pless directly: https://www.metal-pless.com/ca/en/contact-us.php 1 (866) 362-1688

    33 min

  2. Feb 9

    8: Aaron Smith - "Real Snow" Stories from Vermont

    On the eve of the first New England snow event of the season, Bob and Nick sat down with Aaron Smith ("The Professor of Snow Removal," as Bob and Nick like to say), of S&D Snowblowing in Essex Junction, Vermont. Aaron is well-known throughout the industry for his intellectual approach to snow removal operations, and his progressive use of snow removal technology. Aaron started one of the first "inverted snowblowing" services in the US, and today runs a hybrid residential/commercial snow removal company utilizing a variety of Metal Pless blades. Hear stories of how Aaron got his start in snow removal, how both equipment and SIMA have shaped the way he operates his family business, and how he's most looking forward to developing the next "Big Nicholas" in the future generation of snow removal operators. Will Aaron and the crew be ready? Tune in to find out! Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, NV and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Watch the famous "S&D Snowblowing YouTube video" mentioned in the episode: CLICK HERE Follow S&D Snowblowing on Facebook: CLICK HERE Meet Aaron at the 2026 SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, OH: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    53 min

  3. Jan 30

    7: Jake Longenbach - Western Lehigh and FULL Live Edge™

    After a short break to concentrate on the RECORD-SETTING start to the snow plow sales season, Bob and Nick are back with new episodes! Today, Bob and Nick sit down with Jacob Longenbach of Western Lehigh Services in Allentown, PA. As the first full adopter of Full Live Edge™ (Live Edge on plow wings), Jake is at the forefront of plowing technology in both his services company and Metal Pless dealership. Hear how Jake got his start in snow plowing, how Metal Pless changed his business, and how Full Live Edge then transformed the way he and his operators approach their work. This fun conversation has it all, from Back Hoes to .... LIVE EDGE ™2.0? Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas, NV and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Reach out to Western Lehigh for Metal Pless Sales, Parts, or Service: CLICK HERE See Western's Lehigh AMAZING Metal Pless content on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Western Lehigh Services on Facebook: CLICK HERE See Jake demonstrate the Stucchi Connector system on a Metal Pless Plow: CLICK HERE "Everything happens at SIMA!" Learn about the 2026 Snow and Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, OH: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    48 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    6: Phil Sexton - WIT Advisers, and the "Tragedy on Ice"

    (Part 2 of 2 with WIT Advisors.) In Episode 6 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, Bob and Nick sit down with Phil Sexton, founder of WIT Advisers and the SWiM® (Sustainable Winter Management). In this fascinating conversation, Phil discusses the environmental problem that the usage of road salt poses to our water sources, the history of salt usage in the United States (spoiler: it might have started with the "Miracle On Ice" in Lake Placid at the 1980 Olympics), and what snow clearing professionals can do to become part of the solution. Phil's background in landscape and snow and ice management is extensive, and his unique knowledge of industry environmental impact (including graduate research at Harvard), is unmatched. The conversation concludes with an discussion on how WIT Advisers, much like Metal Pless, is helping clear the way for a safer environment. Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including the Landscape Ontario 2026 and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more about WIT Advisers and the SWiM® (Sustainable Winter Management) Program: CLICK HERE Read SWiM® research mentioned in the episode here: CLICK HERE Watch Paul Vanderzon explain the benefits of LIVE EDGE technology at the 2015 Salt Summit: CLICK HERE Learn about salt-reduction efforts and the annual Salt Symposium from the Lake George Association web site: CLICK HERE Read an article from the Lake George Association describing the partnership with Metal Pless: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    57 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    5: Rob Vopleus - Lake George and LIVE EDGE™

    (Part 1 of 2 with WIT Advisors. Next week, Bob and Nick sit down with Phil Sexton.) In Episode 5 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, Bob and Nick sit down with Rob Vopleus, Managing Consultant with WIT Advisers. WIT Advisers is committed to sharing latest industry updates and best practices for sustainable landscape and winter management solutions. In this episode, Rob discusses his unique background in plowing with the first LIVE EDGE TruckMaxx in the Lake George region of New York state, and how the municipalities in the region, with the help of WIT Advisers, are leading the charge for data-driven metrics and best-practices for environment stewardship of the "Queen of American Lakes." Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including the Landscape Ontario 2026 and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more about WIT Advisers and the SWiM® (Sustainable Winter Management) Program: CLICK HERE Watch Paul Vanderzon explain the benefits of LIVE EDGE technology at the 2015 Salt Summit: CLICK HERE Learn about salt-reduction efforts and the annual Salt Symposium from the Lake George Association web site: CLICK HERE Read an article from the Lake Georg Association describing the partnership with Metal Pless: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    35 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    4: Jason Whittemore - From the Road to the Runway

    In Episode 4 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, Bob and Nick sit down with Jason Whittemore - Executive Vice President of Metal Pless. Jason was the very first member of the Metal Pless sales team, and he's been a key figure in the growth of the company since the early 2010's. Jason started on the road, working with dealers in Ontario. Today Jason manages the AeroPless (airport) and EuroPless (European Operations) divisions or Metal Pless and travels the world, spreading the good news of Metal Pless and our ever-advancing technologies. We hope you enjoy Jason's stories from the Metal Pless "early days." We've come pretty far! Come see Metal Pless and upcoming trade show in North America, including the Landscape Ontario 2026 and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Watch the original Dirt Ninja Metal Pless videos, with millions of views: CLICK HERE Reach out to AeroPless for more information: CLICK HERE Watch Jason explain Metal Pless hydraulic wing technology: CLICK HERE See the new AirportMaxx on Instagram: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    46 min

  7. 10/18/2025

    3: Get to Know Bob and Nick

    In Episode 3 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, get to know Bob and Nick of Metal Pless, as they discuss their own Snowfighter journeys, from Bob's first days in the Vanderzon garage, to Nick's big move from the rainy Pacific Northwest to Fargo, ND. Bob and Nick clicked from day one, and they were destined to work together - on the best team in the snow equipment industry - Team Metal Pless! Come meet Bob and Nick at Equip Expo in Louisville, and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Very little information lives online for the French television program mentioned in the episode, En Plein Tempête. If you can find episodes online, please let us know! Try these links for a bit more information: Brief Trailer from Canal D Canal D Facebook Canal D Facebook - Link 2 ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    53 min

  8. 10/18/2025

    2: Partnership with Midwest Machinery - Guest Mike Savage

    In Episode 2 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, Bob and Nick sit down with Mike Savage of Midwest Machinery in Hastings, MN to discuss life on the dealership side of snow fighting, and how Midwest Machinery shows unique dedication to supplying and supporting snow contractors throughout the Upper Midwest. Mike shares the story of how the PLSS0930-15LE (the "Mike Savage Special") came to be, and we discuss other innovations the team at Midwest has developed. Come see us at Equip Expo in Louisville, and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Midwest Machinery's dedicated Metal Pless sales and information page: CLICK HERE Visit one of Midwest Machinery's 29 locations, or shop online: CLICK HERE See the P-Series John Deere 3-pin Connector AND the PLSS0930-15LE in action: (thanks to Brandon at LADC for the video!) CLICK HERE To reach Mike, call Midwest Machinery in Hastings, MN: (651) 437-7747 ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    47 min

  9. 10/18/2025

    1: What's New at Metal Pless?

    In Episode 1 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, you'll hear from Bob and Nick all about what's new at Metal Pless ahead of Equip Expo 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky. New plow sizes, multiple brand new plow series, new technology, and at the end of the episode a special guest - the newest member of the Metal Pless team! Come see us at Equip Expo in Louisville, and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: See Full LiveEdge™ in action from Western Lehigh: YouTube - CLICK HERE Instagram - CLICK HERE See the TruckMaxx EXT demonstrated at Chappell Tractor on Facebook: Video 1 - CLICK HERE Video 2 - CLICK HERE See the TruckMaxx EXT in action in Europe on Instagram: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

    55 min
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Get to know the incredible people that make the Metal Pless™ Family special. We talk with like-minded folks from throughout the snow and ice industry, all with a common goal - to EFFICIENTLY pave the way to a safer environment. Metal Pless plows are "always copied, never duplicated," and our people are originals too! 

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