Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
Watt's the Word is a show linking the electrical industry through relevant conversations. We are speaking with real people to hear about the opportunities that the industry has given to them while they share what makes them passionate about the future of the trade. The electrical industry is a vast one, our goal is to learn from each other! This show is for anyone and everyone involved in the electrical trade or industry. Let's get the word out about how great the industry can be and learn something along the way. Hosted by Zack Hartle and Jason Cox with new episodes coming out every month (or more).
Episodes
24 episodes
Suderman Estimating w/ John Wiesel
In this episode, John Wiesel from Suderman Estimating shares his extensive background in the electrical industry and the evolution of his career into estimating. He discusses the importance of estimating in the electrical trade, the challenges ...
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Episode 21
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43:35
DiversiTrade w/ Fietje van der Lee & Carmen Thirsk
In this episode of Watt's the Word, we sit down with Fietje van der Lee and Carmen Thirsk, directors of DiversiTrade, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the skilled trades. The conversation explores the origins of Div...
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Episode 20
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40:47
Breaking Barriers: Pride in Construction w/ Jessica Loney
Zack and Jason sit down with Jessica Loney, a co-founder of Pride in Construction and a director at DiversiTrade, to discuss the challenges and progress of the LGBTQ2S+ community within the construction industry. Jessica shares her personal jou...
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Episode 19
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44:14
Bare Wire and Beyond w/ Brandon Cooper
Brandon Cooper joins Watt's the Word to talk all about recycling. Copper, aluminum, steel, and so much more.We discuss the reality of copper thefts and tips to prevent it, along with the legal requirements for recyclers to help curb the...
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Episode 18
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42:57
ABCs of QA/QC w/ Andrew Bleackley
Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and commissioning are three crucial steps in the construction process. Often these steps are seen by only a few people involved in a project, so we are shedding some light on what they are, how they ...
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Episode 17
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52:55
Estimating the Future w/ Melvin Newman
Back for a new year of Watt's the Word Podcast. Starting things off with Melvin Newman, the CTO and co-founder of PataBid. We dive into the world of electrical innovation, discussing PataBid's groundbreaking estimating software in the construct...
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Episode 16
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1:22:24
Watt's the Word is Back in 2024!
We are back for 2024 with a new episode coming out January 8th!
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1:01
Electrical Injury Day of Recognition - October 6th
Join us for a special episode of Watt's the Word in honour of the first Electrical Injury Day of Recognition. This marks an important day for everyone in the industry to take ...
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13:21
Do you have what it takes? The IDEAL National Championship
The IDEAL National Championship is a chance for Electricians from all over to go head-to-head to take home major bragging rights and win over $600,000 in cash and prizes....
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Episode 15
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39:08
Electrical Shock and Arc Flash with Terry Becker
This months episode covers the extreme hazard of electrical shock and arc flash. We are joined by Terry Becker of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting.Find more info on
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Episode 14
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55:46
Solutions, Partnerships, and Wholesalers with Cindy Cameron
We are joined by Cindy Cameron from Gescan discussing the valuable partnerships between electrical contractors and electrical wholesalers.We discuss the importance of relationships with your wholesaler and dive into some of the current ...
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Episode 13
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46:45
CAREERS: with Dan Olesen
We are joined by Dan Olesen, Senior Program Coordinator with CAREERS (previously CAREERS: the next generation). Dan has a passion for helping young people enter the trades as a viable career option after High School. We discuss the Regi...
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Episode 12
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1:01:13
What's New in the Code
With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), we thought this was a great time to re-visit our first episode of the show. We are chatting with David Myers about some of the biggest changes coming to the new e...
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Episode 11
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20:33
Chief Electrical Inspector: Adam Ghani
Adam Ghani, City of Calgary Chief Electrical Inspector joins Zack and Jason on this episode of Watt's the Word. We discuss the processes and procedures for electrical inspections, conductor colour coding, permitting requirements, adoption...
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Episode 10
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35:28
Sustainability and the Electrician with Gursh Bal and Kai Fahrion
Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal met as electrical apprentices, quickly became friends and are now business partners. The Co-CEO's of Virtuoso Energy are very passionate about environmental sustainability, and that is clear as we discuss the bui...
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Episode 9
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48:36
Navigating COVID-19 with Neil Moffatt
Neil Moffat of Canem Systems Ltd. shares with us how they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic safely and effectively. From service vans with one person to sites with over 1000, we explore how COVID has affected and changed the daily operations of a...
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Episode 8
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40:51
Meet Your Co-Host: Zack Hartle
Watt’s the Word Podcast co-host Zack Hartle is featured in this episode. Zack explains his early path into the trade. The somewhat predictable high school career aptitude test revealed Locksmith and Electrician as suitable career paths.&n...
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Episode 7
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34:32
Meet Your Co-host: Jason Cox
This week instead of having a guest in the show we decided to dig a little deeper into your co-host Jason Cox.Listen as Zack Hartle asks about his entry into the trade, dual-ticket, education, and career as an Electrical Trades I...
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Episode 6
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37:25
The Journey to Journeyman with Skills Canada Alumni Chelsea Dyck
Instead of continuing to University after graduating High School, Chelsea Dyck decided to detour and take a year off to work. After 4 days on the jobsite Chelsea founder her calling and was indentured into the electrical trade. ...
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Episode 5
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47:16
Get to know the IBEW with Scott Crichton
Talking and learning with passionate electrical industry individuals is the goal of Watt’s the Word and this week we are joined by Scott Crichton, the Assistant Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 424.&...
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Episode 4
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56:55
The Invisible Injury with John Knoll
Despite electrical shock being a serious and potentially dangerous event, it is frequently portrayed in a cringeworthy comedic narrative. While arc flash safety requirements have changed work procedures, they may have overshadowed the dan...
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Episode 3
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55:17
Welcome to Watt's the Word
The Watt's the Word Podcast is a show linking the electrical industry through relevant conversations. We are speaking with real people to hear about the opportunities that the industry has given to them while they share what makes them passiona...
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0:43
Sunny Days Ahead with Nathan Ward
In Episode No. 2 of Watt's the Word, we chat with Nathan Ward the Renewable Energy Manager of the Crestview Group.We discuss his electrical journey, learn a little bit about solar installations and talk about the future of solar PV powe...
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Episode 2
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39:44
From Pizza Boxes to Code Books with David Myers
Join electricians Zack Hartle and Jason Cox on the inaugural episode of Watt's the Word Podcast. They will be joined by electrical code Instructor David Myers. He will talk about his journey in the trade, opportunities it has provided him, and ...
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Episode 1
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40:59