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Hosted by Spanky The Sparky · business · EN-GB · 26 episodes
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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSpark 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.
Spark The Trade is hosted by Spanky The Sparky. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to Join the IBEW Apprenticeship: Step-by-Step Guide From an IBEW Journeyman" (31 August 2026, 6 minutes), "NECA CEO David Long Reveals the Future of the Electrical Trades" (15 July 2026, 46 minutes), and "BP Locked Out 800+ USW 7-1 Workers for 100+ Days" (2 July 2026, 22 minutes).
Spark The Trade publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for Spark The Trade is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Spark The Trade requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. Spark The Trade's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Spark The Trade are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. Spark The Trade has a business audience.
Spanky The Sparky hosts Spark The Trade, a business show with 26 episodes published.
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Spark The Trade
Want to join the IBEW but don’t know where to start? In this video, I break down the IBEW apprenticeship process from start to finish — finding your local, applying, submitting transcripts, taking the aptitude test...
Episode #24
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...
Spark The Trade
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...
Episode #23
<p>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...
Episode #22
<p>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...
Episode #22
<p>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...
Episode #21
<p>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...
Episode #19
<p>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...
Episode #18
<p>What’s really going on inside the skilled trades right now — and why do so many workers feel unheard? </p><p>In this episode, I sit down with an IBEW electrician from Local 322 — NIC Electric — to talk about...
Episode #17
<p>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...
Episode #16
<p>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...
Episode #15
<p>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...
Episode #14
<p>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...
Episode #13
<p>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...
Episode #12
<p>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...
Episode #11
<p>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...
Episode #10
<p>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...
Episode #9
<p>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...
Spark The Trade
<p>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...
Episode #7
<p>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...
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Veteran Pollster & CEO and Partner of McLaughlin and Associates, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Human Performance Specialist, University Campus of Football Business
Key Accounts Director, Local 21 of the Bricklayers Allied Craft Workers
regional workforce development manager, Miller Electric Company
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