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Hosted by Ron Thompson, Gene Greiner · news · EN-US · 21 episodes
We cover all things Crane related. From current events to news, we have you covered along with the regular story or two about what has happened on the job site.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWe cover all things Crane related. From current events to news, we have you covered along with the regular story or two about what has happened on the job site.
Crane Talk is hosted by Ron Thompson, Gene Greiner. The show has published 21 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "When God Wakes You with Douglas G. Greathouse II" (2 September 2026, 51 minutes), "How Lawsuit Abuse Is Hitting the Crane Industry with Billy Woolf of Davis Crane" (26 May 2026, 51 minutes), and "Trucking vs Washington: The Insurance Crisis" (5 May 2026, 48 minutes).
Crane Talk publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 21 episodes.
Booking probability for Crane Talk is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Crane Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Crane Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Crane Talk are Site Preparation & Other Trades and Equipment Leasing. Crane Talk has a news audience.
Ron Thompson, Gene Greiner hosts Crane Talk, a news show with 21 episodes published.
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Douglas G. Greathouse II spent years working in law enforcement, hoisting and rigging, safety, and ministry. Beneath the accomplishments, he says he was chasing recognition and adrenaline to fill an emptiness that...
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<p>“A good safety culture starts with leadership willing to look in the mirror.”<br/><br/>In this episode of Crane Talk, the crew sits down with Billy Woolf, acting Safety Director for Davis Crane Service, to discuss...
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<p>In this episode of Crane Talk, Isaac Smith is joined by Ron Thompson and Jean Greiner to break down what Ron heard during his trip to Capitol Hill with trucking and crane industry representatives. The conversation...
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<p>In this episode of Crane Talk, the team is joined by OSHA defense attorney Michael Rubin to unpack what really happens after a serious crane accident. From the moment the phone rings on a Saturday night to navigating...
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<p>In this episode of Crane Talk, the team sits down with Chris Thomas, CEO of Artes, a London-based MGA specializing in bespoke insurance programs for cranes, rigging, and heavy equipment. </p><p>Chris walks Ron and...
Episode #16
<p>This episode of Crane Talk features Aaron Jackson, EVP of Redstone Underwriters, providing an underwriter’s perspective on the challenges facing crane and rigging insurance. He unpacks the impact of social inflation...
Episode #15
<p>Laura Schoefer, Senior Vice President of Claims at <b>DUAL Specialty Construction & Transport</b>, joins Crane Talk to share how she helped reimagine safety from a dry compliance function into a powerful company...
Episode #14
<p>Jason Baynard, an Inland Marine underwriter at AmWINS, joins Crane Talk to unpack the volatile world of heavy iron insurance. From his early days at Chubb to building custom underwriting programs, Jason has seen it...
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<p>In this packed solo episode of <b>Crane Talk</b>, Ron and Gean dig into the Texas legislative session and what it means for crane operators, contractors, and heavy equipment companies. With nearly 8,000 bills under...
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<p>The tower crane industry is feeling the squeeze—rising costs, increasing competition, and the ever-evolving world of construction are putting companies to the test. In this episode of Crane Talk, Craig Martin, from...
Episode #11
<p><b>In this episode of Crane Talk, Billy Smith, Executive Vice President at NBIS, takes listeners through his extraordinary career in the crane and rigging industry. From his early days as a crane operator to leading...
Episode #10
<p><b>In this episode of </b><b>Crane Talk</b><b>, hosts Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner sit down with Lee Parsley, President and General Counsel of Texans for Lawsuit Reform (TLR), to discuss the pressing issues...
Episode #9
<p><b>Ron and Gene are back fresh from the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association Conference in Phoenix, AZ. They recount stories of their time there, dig into the strategic importance of registered agents in...
Episode #8
<p><b>How does a chance encounter with a crane operator turn into a successful business? Join us on Crane Talk as we welcome Chad Skogsberg, one of the founders of Ginger Cranes, who shares his incredible journey from...
Episode #7
<p><b>In this episode of Crane Talk as we unravel the secrets behind top infamous jurisdictions that are being referred to as Judicial Hellholes in the Crane and Heavy Iron industry. Ron and Gene spend time spotlighting...
Episode #6
<p><b>Join us for a riveting journey through the high-stakes world of crane safety with Jim Wiethorn, the seasoned founder of International Cranes and Construction and Safety Solutions. As we tackle the summer boom in...
Episode #5
<p><b>Strap in for a deep dive into the insurance market's currents and undercurrents, where we unravel the tapestry of legislative endeavors like Texas House Bill 19, set to reshape the future of litigation costs...
Episode #4
<p><b>In this episode, Ron and Gene outline the complexities of the crane and heavy equipment industry, shedding light on the stark realities of sky-high insurance premiums and the challenge of increasingly elusive...
Episode #3
<p><b>This episode peels back the curtain on the multi-million dollar jury awards driving insurance premiums through the roof and the concept of social inflation that's inflating costs across the board. We're unpacking...
Episode #2
<p><b>Strap in for a ride through the misunderstood landscape of crane accidents and the reality behind the statistics, where the culprit is more than just operator error. We're discussing the critical need for...
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