Bucket Talk

Bucket Talk
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Bucket Talk

This is Bucket Talk—a monthly podcast taking you across America to meet the most badass tradespeople, industry leaders, and personalities. If you’re looking to level up in the trades, you’re in the right place.

  1. Joe Samaan

    JUN 24

    Joe Samaan

    In this episode of Bucket Talk, we sit down with Joe Samaan aka Joe Gotti aka Mr. "5 on the Diesel" to talk about life behind the counter of a small-town gas station in Kentucky, his experience working in the fuel business, and creating content that is built on humor, but grounded by his respect for the trades.

    47 min
  2. Hank Robinson

    MAY 27

    Hank Robinson

    In this episode of Bucket Talk, Jeremy sits down with the one and only Hank Robinson — master engraver, veteran, and all-around badass. From serving overseas to carving out a name for himself (literally) in the world of custom metal engraving, Hank's journey is anything but ordinary. The guys dive into how he went from military life to creating jaw-dropping artwork for clients across the country, and the mindset that’s driven him every step of the way. There’s grit, there’s artistry, and plenty of stories that’ll leave you inspired.

    40 min
  3. Diesel Dave

    APR 29

    Diesel Dave

    In this episode of Bucket Talk, Jeremy is back on the bucket with the legendary Diesel Dave of The Diesel Brothers. The guys talk about Dave’s background in the trades, his faith, and zig-zag around Dave’s backstory - from search and rescue work, to driving monster trucks, and his time in Brazil riding motorcycles, sleeping on beaches, and eating fruit off the tree. Buckle in for this episode, it’s a hell of a ride.

    1 hr
  4. Travis Pastrana & Nate Wessel

    MAR 25

    Travis Pastrana & Nate Wessel

    Two legends in extreme sports join us on Bucket Talk this month - Travis Pastrana, X Games and motorsports icon, and Nate Wessel, former pro BMX rider and one of the best ramp builders on the planet. In this episode Travis & Nate break down the evolution of Pastranaland, from wild ideas to full-scale builds that helped shape it into the ultimate extreme sports playground. Travis dreams up the impossible, and Nate brings it to life. Tune in for the stories behind the biggest projects, the fails, the wins, and what’s coming next.

    47 min
  5. American Pavement

    FEB 25

    American Pavement

    In this episode Jeremy sits down with the Stanley family of American Pavement out of Danbury Connecticut to pull back the curtain on the asphalt paving and recycling business and the trials and tribulations of running a successful family business. If you live in west Connecticut you know their big red trucks. These guys have done it all, managing to pass the business down from generation to generation, living the true “American Dream”. The Stanley’s are no strangers to adaptation, they have used new techniques and social media to propel themselves to the next level and now sky is the limit for American Pavement and Raised on Blacktop.

    44 min
  6. Bryce Sparks

    08/06/2024

    Bryce Sparks

    Overview In the season finale we talk with the legendary Bryce Sparks AKA Whiskey Biz. Star of Discovery Channel's hit TV show “Mud Madness,” and a beast on TikTok and Instagram, Bryce is an off-road racing legend with a background in the trades. In this episode, host Jeremy Perkins talks with Bryce about coming up in HVAC and getting into welding, the wild life of mud racing, and where Whiskey Biz is going next. About Bryce Sparks AKA Whiskey Biz (@whiskeybizzz) is a lifelong off-road racer, known for his role in Discovery Channel's “Mud Madness" and for his hilarious teenager commentary and pranks on Instagram and TikTok. While you listen to the episode, grab yourself some Whiskey Biz swag at www.whiskeybizswag.com.

    33 min
  7. Britney Friesen

    07/30/2024

    Britney Friesen

    Overview Britney Friesen is one of a kind. Raised under the hood, Britney has a deep connection with cars - whether as a builder or when she's behind the wheel drag racing. In this episode, host Jeremy Perkins talks with Britney about navigating the world of automative on social media, the Ford vs Chevy debate, how to deal with internet trolls, and the trials and tribulations of being a race car builder. About Britney Friesen is a powerhouse. Her deep experience in the auto industry as both a builder and racer, coupled with her gifts as a creator and influencer, have earned @britneyautomotive over 1.5 million fans and followers across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.

    36 min
  8. Nelson Cabrera

    07/23/2024

    Nelson Cabrera

    Overview There aren't a lot of people out there who know more about train engines than our guest this week Nelson Cabrera aka “Crazy Salvadorian." Nelson fell in love with engines at a young age - starting his career working on diesel engines before making the jump to working in the railroad industry. In this episode Jeremy and Nelson talk through the ins and outs of his career path, the tricks of the trade he learned along the way, and dig into the history of locomotives and what it takes to stop a train when it takes three miles to slow down. About Tune in to hear more from Crazy Salvadorian about his engine addiction, his family life, and what it took to pivot from building Mustang engines that race trains to working on the trains he used to try and beat.

    41 min
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This is Bucket Talk—a monthly podcast taking you across America to meet the most badass tradespeople, industry leaders, and personalities. If you’re looking to level up in the trades, you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Bucket Talk
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021
  • Show Website
    Bucket Talk

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