Episode 178: The Return of Big Dawg AKA Stephen Genkens

We’re at it again! Stephen Genkens, AKA Big Dawg of Big Dawg Drywall, is back for his third appearance on the show—and he does not disappoint. Stephen has come a long way since his first time on the podcast back in August of 2023. When we brought him back for his second visit in September of 2024, he was going through a serious rough patch, and we dove deep into how a tradesman navigates those tough times while keeping food on the table for his family. Well, he found Jesus—and the rest is history... or rather, the rest is what this entire episode is all about! Queue Episode 178. From family life and faith to trade wisdom, tools of the trade, and even a few tools that have nothing to do with drywall, we cover a broad range of topics in this conversation. Key Highlights & Topics Covered: The Journey So Far: Reflection on Stephen’s progression since his 2023 and 2024 appearances. Faith & Family: How finding a personal foundation transformed his approach to work, family life, and overcoming obstacles in the trade. Tools of the Trade (and Beyond): Favorite setups, gear talk, and some unexpected non-drywall tools Stephen recommends. Resources & Tool Links Mentioned in This Episode: Blow Tool 1: Amazon Link  Head Phones 2: Amazon Link Episode Sponsor: This episode of The Drywall Podcast is brought to you by CanAm Tools. For a limited time, use promo code PODCAST to receive free shipping on orders over $150! 👉 Head over to www.canamtools.com to grab your gear.