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Working Game

by Chad Condon, Sherman Hayek, Eddie Bernard, and Josh Brawner

This is just a group of some of the best guys to work with who are here to gang up on negativity and shed some light on different perspectives regarding the American dream. If you feel you are stuck in a rut or just need some relief from the same ole same ole, we are here to help! Join us here if you want to chuckle in the face of adversity! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chad-condon/support

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Episodes

  1. TidBits

    Hello again folks! This one is a mess! Been covered up and can't seem to stay at this long enough to produce anything consistent. I have not quit though. Have finally gotten enough pieces put together to call it an episode. Here are the Tid Bits that if thrown together will hopefully keep you...

  2. Flash Back

    Whoa! Guess I missed something! It is that time of year when all the locals start evaluating and selecting the apprentices who have all the right stuff for the national apprentice competition. Last year we had Devon Garrett bless us with his presence and somehow I lost track of a track. Now we…

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  3. BIG MONEY

    Here we go again! Still havin' a bit of fun when we can. in between jobs and all the OT, tight schedules, school, and just plain livin'. In this episode, we talked about all kinds of stuff. mostly just stuff but you know, why the hell not. Did call it Big Money because all the stuff we are…

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  4. Talkin' Shit

    Well, here we are again! I appreciate you being here! This episode has some gems hidden in it if you can sort through the shit! I am going to start mentioning something that can help you make a few bucks too. The Upside app is something you can use to get cash back on purchases, mostly gas but…

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  5. Built To Succeed

    Hello again my friends! This week we have a very special guest from Built To Succeed, Ryan Brown. I assume if you are reading this you have or intend to take a listen. Some good info on the upcoming National Apprentice Week and all the efforts put into recruiting apprentices for multiple trades...

  6. All Inclusive

    Welcome Back to the Working Game Podcast! I hope you are enjoying the content! We are trying to keep up and improve as we go, hitting some topics that are relevant and having some fun! This week we talked to Alexandria Rickert to follow up on Construction Inclusion Week. If you aren't aware of…

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  7. Just Havin' Fun

    I told you we like havin' fun! If you want to see the real cover art, go to the Spotify Page to check it out. This episode is what it is all about. The whole point in playing the Working Game is so you can go out and have fun, do the things you want, it is like Livin' The Dream! Continuing our...

  8. Kickin' With Culbertson

    Hangin' with the boss man on this one. Where else can you go work and have a boss you actually get along with, who treats you like an adult and empowers you to do what you are trained to do? I love this industry, and the people in it. You too can join the fun and be rewarded with an outstanding...

  9. Let's Give Sherman A Shot!

    Sherman's Turn! Last week Eddie and I were just hangin' now it is time to give Sherman a shot! Again we are just getting our rep's in and trying to get better at the whole process. I promise we do have plans and a few things lined up it is just taking a while to get there. Please stay tuned…

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  10. Eddie and Me

    Hey there folks! Just a quick little episode here with Eddie and Me. Hangin' out, havin' some fun, and gettin' stuff done. We hope to have some more stuff coming up soon, I have been working OT and spending a lot of time on other things so we haven't gotten the opportunity to line up a bunch of...

  11. Fitter Special Forces

    You know, it doesn't matter what industry you are in, they are all filled with people. It is the nature of the beast that some of those people are just more talented, motivated, a natural, whatever it is but there is a certain percentage that is just all around better. Sherman is not one of…

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  12. Git-n-Done Again

    Git-n-Done again! Hangin with Sherman and Taylor a bit more. Felt like we didn't talk enough about the competition, so we kept goin'. Had a bit to say about the great training we get going through the UA. It really is a great deal! It is something you should share with anyone who has any…

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  13. Git-n-Done

    Welcome back, Skilled Workers! This week's episode was a challenge for me! Had a lot come up and I am in a bind, willing to make a deal! It was a struggle but we are Git-n-Done! Talked to Taylor Estes a bit about his participation in the UA apprentice competition along with a few other things. So...

  14. Like Herding Cats

    Howdy folks! We are putting the time in, trying to get better while entertaining you with this effort. Please remember this is just a hobby with a purpose! The goal is to help people transform their lives by starting a better career in an industry that is so freakin' rewarding. If you know anyone...

  15. Chaos = Cash

    Here we go again! This is the first week I have been able to get all these guys together. As we say in the field, Chaos = Cash, if you listen to this episode it otta be worth somethin'! These guys are all over the place, gonna be like herding cats! Sounds like fun! This week there is the...

  16. Abra Ku Fu Dabra

    Another episode for all the working stiffs out there! Sometimes it is nice to have a bit of mindless babbling to pass the time. Whether it is during your commute, passing time between work and class, or waiting in anticipation for the senselessness of these characters, we have some more for you....

  17. So You Want To Be A Welder?

    Good morning, good evening, Good night, whatever it might be! This episode of Working Game is another one of those sessions where we just get together and ramble on about life as an essential worker. We did hit on a few topics so hit play and have a listen! Trying to get this in a position where…

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  18. Come Together, Right Now

    Hi, this week is all about inclusion in the workplace. The UA had a convention last year called Trades women build nations. We had the opportunity to talk to Jessica Marler who attended the convention to represent her local and other women in the trade. I also talked to Ben Pollock who had…

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  19. Reel Deel

    This is the Reel Deel! Had the opportunity to get with Bo and Austin Reel, some friends of mine who happen to be performing as the best pipe, fitting, and valve distributors in the country. Check out some of the things they have to say about how they got there and where they are going. Living…

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  20. Fitters and Computers, Whaaat!?

    Welcome back workers! Had a minute with Cody Cross, a first year out of 440 in Indy. Had some good conversation on some of his experience in the apprenticeship so far. One thing that came up is the amount of technology we have found ourselves immersed in. I have touched on some of it here and...

  21. Excellence In Endeavors

    Hello again! Here we are with another episode of the Working Game! This episode, we are visiting with Jose Rosario from UA Local 210. He is a very motivated individual in his second career, in the reserves, and in his third year of the apprenticeship. All this while raising kids and taking care…

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  22. Workin' Time

    What's up workers!? Today we are taking time from our busy schedule and talking to Dawson Dix from Local 3, Plumbers out of Colorado. Dawson is a 4th year apprentice. He has already earned his plumbing license, has one more year to finish his apprenticeship, and acquire all the certifications he...

  23. What Is Bad About Being Organized?

    This episode of Working Game we get to meet Dylan Harper from UA Local 502 out of Louisville KY. He is a good ole youngster who is union proud and living the dream! Talking with Dylan is like talking to a local brother even though we are from different locals. It is amazing the common ground...

  24. Start and Finish

    Anthony Agresta is young and full of ambition. He has done well planning his move to get where he is today. He is at the starting line of his future. Anthony is in a good place to be and I am hoping we can get this information out there and help other young bucks realize what it takes to get...

  25. Coors vs. Bud Light

    Grab a beer! Take a listen! This episode we have a guest all the way from Denver, Colorado. Out of Plumbers Local 3 named Kaj McLaughlin and Jacob Brown out of Local 440 Indianapolis, IN. Just gonna have a few and meet some good people who are giving their best run at living the American Dream!...

  26. Herdin' Turd

    It has been a rough couple of weeks but won't let it stop me! Josh and I had a conversation with Eric Olsen for this episode. We discussed a bit about one of the most horrible experiences that he has witnessed while at work. Pretty gross! We finished it off with some more tails of deer chasin'…

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  27. Nail Bender

    Hi all! In this episode, Josh and I talk to Tom Sallee a bit about his perspective on the American Dream and get a view on the differences between union and non-union work. Then we continue to BS a little after that about just regular ole normal shit. I do make mention, if you are right out of…

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  28. So You Want To Be A State Rep!?

    Today on the Working Game we introduce Josh Brawner as one who could be a regular and help make the podcast a bit more entertaining. The guest today is Andy Miller, a union electrician who is running for Indiana State Representative in District 93. Take a listen, learn a bit about him, and get…

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  29. Mirror Weld

    In this episode, we get to hear Brice's view on the American Dream. Plus a peak into one of his real-life experiences as a working stiff. It is all in the line of fun, just trying to remind folks of how you can find light in some of the dirtiest and hot conditions while under pressure. It is all...

  30. Building Steam

    In today's episode, we will pave the way for what to expect in the interviews on this podcast. This will give you an idea of what to expect but no way to define what will come out of it. It is hard to say what you will get when collaborating with individuals who have different views. That is…

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  31. Begin Again

    We are kicking off another season of the Working Game Podcast. Trying to find our way in this ever changing industry and have a good time keeping you up to date with all the shit. Hopefully getting this information out to others who need to hear it and help lead them in the direction to get in…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is just a group of some of the best guys to work with who are here to gang up on negativity and shed some light on different perspectives regarding the American dream. If you feel you are stuck in a rut or just need some relief from the same ole same ole, we are here to help! Join us here if you want to chuckle in the face of adversity! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chad-condon/support

HOSTED BY

Chad Condon, Sherman Hayek, Eddie Bernard, and Josh Brawner

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This is just a group of some of the best guys to work with who are here to gang up on negativity and shed some light on different perspectives regarding the American dream. If you feel you are stuck in a rut or just need some relief from the same ole same ole, we are here to help! Join us here if...

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Working Game is created and hosted by Chad Condon, Sherman Hayek, Eddie Bernard, and Josh Brawner.
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