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OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned

by Phil Kerner

Education

Lessons from a lifetime in manufacturing. This program is not about "making parts." It's about the unique perspective you get on life when you work with your hands every day. The purpose of my program is to share the wisdom of others who are the backbone of the American Dream: The Blue-Collar guys and gals who "make the stuff" that we all use every single day. Hope you enjoy it.

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Episodes

  1. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 2.26.21

    My weekly appearance on the Joel Natalie Show.

  2. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 2.12.21

    My weekly appearance on TALKERIE.COM

  3. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 2.5.21

    My week in review.

  4. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 1.29.21

    This was a fun program: I share my pre-recorded messages that I play for my wife when she wants my opinion.

  5. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 1.22.21

    Just my usual 1-hour appearance on WZTE, TalkErie.com

  6. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 1.15.21

    Lots of manufacturing and apprenticeships/training discussion.

  7. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 1.8.21

    My hourly spot, lot's of politics on this one but it's civil discourse. Remember that?

  8. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 12.4.20

    A little Charlie Brown Christmas, a little manufacturing, and it's time to stop letting loved ones pass away completely alone.

  9. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 11.20.20

    In this episode: COVID-SCHMOBID/ SOME LOCAL COVID STUFF / TRUMP AND THE ELECTION / HOPE FOR THANKSGIVING

  10. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 11.13.20

    Let's talk a little bit about manufacturing, plus a discussion on the cesspool known as "social media."

  11. FRIDAYS WITH PHIL: The Joel Natalie Show 11.6.20

    A civil discussion about the Presidential election featuring my two cents, of course.

  12. THE JOURNEYMAN: ARIZONA JACK

    Meet Jack Penrod. You're going to love this one.

  13. The Journeyman: Episode 3

    Meet Jack Kerlin, a master toolmaker for almost a half century...with some great stories to tell!

  14. The Journeyman: Episode 2

    Meet Mr. Dick Forbes, who began his apprenticeship in 1956...he came up in the trade when moldmaking was really just getting started. I hope you'll enjoy his take on seeing the industry go from simple milling machines to the introduction EDM, and to calculators and finally to the introduction of...

  15. The Journeyman: Episode 1

    My interview with a fellow tradesman, Mark Preseau.

  16. My Story

    This is how I became "The Tool and Die Guy."

  17. Episode 3: Erie PA Manufacturing History

    Well, there's a lot to unpack here in just 20 minutes. This interview was recorded LIVE here in Erie, PA on the Joel Natalie Show. You'll learn a lot about me - the Tool and Die Guy - plus I manage to drop a few truth-bombs about manufacturing that no one else will say.

  18. Episode 2: The State of Manufacturing

    This is a "LIVE" interview recorded at TALKERIE.com on Monday, January 28, 2019.

  19. Episode 1: John Shirk

    Here's a guy who went through his tool & die apprenticeship in the 60's and ended up owning his own very cool business repairing precision gauges in Dayton, Ohio. If you love the trade you're going to LOVE John's story.

About this show

Lessons from a lifetime in manufacturing. This program is not about "making parts." It's about the unique perspective you get on life when you work with your hands every day. The purpose of my program is to share the wisdom of others who are the backbone of the American Dream: The Blue-Collar guys and gals who "make the stuff" that we all use every single day. Hope you enjoy it.

Hosted by

Phil Kerner

Categories

Education

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned have?

OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned has 19 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 4, 2021.

What is OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned about?

Lessons from a lifetime in manufacturing. This program is not about "making parts." It's about the unique perspective you get on life when you work with your hands every day. The purpose of my program is to share the wisdom of others who are the backbone of the American Dream: The Blue-Collar guys...

How often does OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned release new episodes?

OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned publishes monthly, based on its 19 episodes since January 2019.

Who hosts OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned?

OLD SCHOOL: Memories, and Lessons Learned is created and hosted by Phil Kerner.
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