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Hosted by Spanky The Sparky · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 25 episodes
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Spark the Trade is a podcast by Spanky the Sparky featuring real conversations from inside the skilled trades. From apprentices and journeymen to foremen, superintendents, and business owners, the show covers career paths, life on the job, union work, money, culture, and the future of the trades. No fluff, no corporate spin — just honest talk from the people doing the work.
Spanky The Sparky hosts Spark The Trade, a business show with 25 episodes published.
The electrical industry is changing faster than ever—and AI is becoming part of that future.In this episode of Spark The Trade, Noah sits down with David Long, CEO of NECA, to discuss how artificial intelligence, digital
BP's dispute with USW Local 7-1 is about far more than a contract. Union President Eric Schultz explains why workers believe the company's planned lockout is a calculated attempt to weaken organized labor—not just at one
Most people still think of union labor as a relic of the past. The reality is a lot different. In this episode, Frank Callahan, President of the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions, breaks down how organized labor is a
Everyone keeps saying there’s a labor shortage in the trades… but the reality on the ground tells a different story.After speaking with IBEW Local 291, it’s clear the work is there. Locals like 291 are staying busy and a
Most people think the trades are just about hard labor. They’re wrong.In this episode, we break down the real journey of John McLaughlin — from getting laid off as an ironworker to becoming a leader in the International
The data center boom is here and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers District 7 is right in the middle of it. With Texas set to become the largest data center hub in the country, thousands of projects are on
What does it actually take to go from apprentice to leading one of the strongest unions in the country?In this episode, I sit down with Lou Antonellis — Business Manager of IBEW Local 103 in Boston, journeyman wireman, a
What’s really going on inside the skilled trades right now — and why do so many workers feel unheard? In this episode, I sit down with an IBEW electrician from Local 322 — NIC Electric — to talk about apprenticeship, uni
What does a union organizer actually do?In this episode, I sit down with Rob Wilson, an organizer with IBEW Local 611 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to talk about the real work behind organizing electricians, building relat
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Diarmid Campbell from IBEW 520 about the current state of the electrical trade in Texas. They discuss the shortage of skilled electricians, the challenges pose
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky The Sparky interviews Aaron from UA Local 486 in Baltimore, discussing the benefits of union membership, the transition from non-union to union work, and the importance of safety an
In this conversation, RJ Noguera shares his journey from being a non-union electrician to becoming a journeyman wireman with IBEW Local 640 in Phoenix, Arizona. He discusses the challenges and advantages of starting his
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Roger Medeiros, a member of IBEW Local 1186 in Honolulu, Hawaii (apprentice). They discuss Roger's background, including his upbringing in a close-knit communi
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Jon Webb, the apprenticeship director at IBEW Local 490. They discuss Jon's unconventional journey into the trades, the importance of diverse experiences in sh
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Sean Allen, the president of Local 21 of the Bricklayers Allied Craft Workers in Chicago. They discuss Sean's legacy in the union, the importance of social med
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Theo Hill from IBEW Local 291 in Boise, Idaho. They discuss the importance of union representation, the role of a steward, and the benefits of being part of a
In this conversation, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Bryan Johannson from IBEW Local 993, exploring Bryan's journey in the electrical trade. They discuss the transition from non-union to union work, the importanc
In this episode of Spanky The Sparky, host Noah interviews Diarmid Campbell, an organizer and assistant business agent from IBEW Local 520 in San Angelo, Texas. Diarmid shares his journey into the electrical trade, start
In this episode, Noah from Spanky the Sparky interviews Johnny Rivera, a member of IBEW Local 479 in Beaumont, Texas. Johnny shares his journey from non-union to union work, emphasizing the significant benefits he has ex
In this episode, Noah from Spanky The Sparky interviews Alex Wakeland, a seasoned member of the IBEW Local 145, who shares his journey from aspiring psychologist to contractor lineman. Alex discusses the importance of tr
John McLaughlin
Veteran Pollster & CEO and Partner of McLaughlin and Associates · International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
1 appearance on this show
Rob Wilson
Human Performance Specialist · University Campus of Football Business
1 appearance on this show
Sean Allen
Key Accounts Director · Local 21 of the Bricklayers Allied Craft Workers
1 appearance on this show
Josh Nieves
regional workforce development manager · Miller Electric Company
1 appearance on this show
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Spark The Trade is hosted by Spanky The Sparky. The show is categorised under business (careers) and has published 25 episodes.
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