Plumbfunny Podcast

Get ready for another wild ride on Plumb Funny! In this episode, Bobby catches up with John, a plumber based in Delaware who has seen it all—from high-security canal patrols to the most bizarre bathroom encounters imaginable. John shares how he transitioned from a Bronx kitchen to the plumbing trade and why he prefers the life of a technician. #Funny #Podcast #Plumbing #Plumber #tradesman

Join host Bobby as he sits down with Patrick Chandonnet, the master plumber behind the viral social media brand Working Whiskers. Coming to us from San Antonio, Texas, Patrick shares his incredible journey from grocery store checker to managing a $23 million plumbing division and finally launching his own company, Whiskers and Sons.In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of the trades, the power of a personal brand (and a legendary mustache), and the wild stories you can only find in service plumbing.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The "Kick Out the Door": Patrick reveals the blessing in disguise when he was fired by family, providing the final push needed to start his own business.Mastering the Craft: How he passed the Texas Master Plumber exam without a formal prep course.The Science of Water: Deep insights into San Antonio’s hard water challenges and treating wells with extreme iron content.Going Viral: The story of how "Working Whiskers" grew to reach 2 million views a month on Instagram in less than a year.Service Call Stories: From hoarder houses and six-mask COVID protocols to some of the strangest "nympho" and "wizard" encounters ever caught on a job site.Life Beyond the Pipe: Overlanding in 4Runners, traveling through Ireland with kids, and the "Castle Doctrine" in Texas.Follow Patrick ChandonnetInstagram: @working_whiskersCompany: Whiskers and Sons#Plumbing #MasterPlumber #WorkingWhiskers #PlumbFunny #Trades #Entrepreneurship #SanAntonio #WaterTreatment #BlueCollar #Podcast #WhiskersAndSons #ServicePlumbing

In this episode of PlumbFunny, we sit down with Matt Hobbs, a Nashville-based woodworker and owner of Sons of Sawdust.Matt shares what it’s like building custom pieces that go far beyond your typical woodshop projects, including a current build he’s especially excited about. We also dive into one of the wildest parts of his work, using reclaimed wood from a home built in 1771 that was once stayed in by George Washington.From the history behind the materials to the stories that come with them, this episode is full of insight, craftsmanship, and a few moments you won’t expect.Subscribe for more episodes and behind-the-scenes stories from the trades and beyond.#Woodworking #ReclaimedWood #NashvilleMakers #CustomBuilds #TradesLife