Podcasts by Down With The Dig

The hard-knocks beginning of Luis Font - Field Coordinator for DEROC from 2022-01-18T09:00

Luis Font, currently a Field Coordinator for the Laborers' District Eight Organizing Committee (DEROC) - shares the challenges with his upbringing. He sheds light on how joining the Laborer...

Second Chance At Life With Jacques Smith-Lifebanc from 2021-12-20T15:00

The holiday season is filled with cheer, hope, and gift-giving. So it's fitting that this week's guest is Jacques Smith. Jacques was confronted with a terminal diagnosis due to an aggr...

Exoskeletons With Hilti Business Unit Manager - Ed Selz from 2021-12-07T18:00

Hilti Business Unit Manager - Ed Selz joins Down With The Dig. Ed gives our audience a brief overview of Hilti's core products and specialties in North America. Then Ed goes into the produc...

Infrastructure impact on inland waterways from 2021-11-29T15:00

The historic $ 1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill sets a significant investment in our inland waterways system. This work can be a vital source of jobs for our members and beyond. To discuss these...

National Apprenticeship Round Table Discussion from 2021-11-16T17:00

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, the Ohio Laborers’ Apprenticeship Program hosted a round table discussion with Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce T...

Congressman Tim Ryan Interview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework from 2021-08-30T12:00

Congressman Tim Ryan returns on LNN to discuss the potential of the Senate passed Infrastructure Bill. Listen to the exclusive interview - led by Sara Guice.

from 2021-08-23T18:00

A special news bulletin from Liuna Network News (LNN) about the evolving situation happening at the Lima Refinery. Listen as  Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan visits affected building trade workers at ...

Ohio Jobs for Ohio Workers - Lima Refinery Crisis from 2021-07-29T11:00

Host Sara Guice interviews Business Manager of Lima Laborers' Local 329 - Tim LuceWireman. Tim discusses the history and significance of the Lima Refinery. He also shares the Local's i...

Meet Adrian from the Ohio District Council from 2021-07-21T09:00

Adrian Harrison, Field Representative for the Laborers’ District Council of Ohio joins OLUY to discuss his role with the District Council and his experience within the Laborers' Union. Duri...

Pamela Bradek's journey and passion for Work Zone Safety from 2021-06-24T11:00

Pamela Bradek has an exciting journey. With a successful and rewarding fifteen-year career in Law enforcement and currently holds a commission in Ohio. In 2019 Pamela sought a career in road con...

THRIVE - Peer-based support from 2021-06-07T05:00

Bethany Friedrichsen, Project Manager for Thrive Peer Support, joins the show. Thrive is an organization that restores hope and embraces all pathways for recovery from substance use disorder and...

Ralph E. Cole, Business Manager, Secretary-Treasurer, Laborers'District Council of Ohio from 2021-05-21T22:00

Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of the Laborers' District Council of Ohio, Ralph E. Cole, joins OLUY. Since Mr. Cole's introduction to the Laborers' Union in 1967, it&apo...

The Ohio Bureau of Workers'Compensation Part 2 from 2021-05-12T10:00

Glenn McGinley, Acting Director of Loss Prevention Operations for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Ohio BWC), returns on Down With The Dig. In this episode Glenn details how the BWC and...

Tri-Funds Field Coordinator Karl Jefferson from 2021-04-28T07:00

This week - Karl Jefferson,  Tri-Funds Field Coordinator,  joins the Down With The Dig Podcast.  Karl walks the audience through what Tri-Funds is and shares one of its biggest goals: to bring l...

Get to know Laborers'Local #1410 - Dayton from 2021-04-21T11:00

Chartered in 1939, Dayton Local 1410 has been serving its eight-county jurisdiction with pride and passion. Down With The Dig speaks with Vice President of the Local - Jason Lautensleger, on his...

Building Futures Program - Dorsey Hager from 2021-04-06T09:00

This week, Dorsey Hager - Executive Secretary Treasurer of the Building Futures Program is our guest on Down With The Dig. Dorsey goes in depth about the program - which equips members of unders...

The Union Wild: Let's talk motorcycles! from 2021-03-30T12:00

Get ready to rev up on this episode of Union Wild as Randy talks motorcycles. Randy covers a brief history of motorcycles in America, and some of his best stories while riding the open road.
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Down With The Dig presents Union Wild: 3 Top Smokers from 2021-03-16T06:00

Warmer weather is approaching, and your host Randy McGuire has you covered for your outdoor barbecue.

Weigh in on your thoughts of Randy's recommendations, or submit a topic that ...

Women in Construction Week - Amy Hall of Ebony Construction, Inc. from 2021-03-08T10:00

We celebrate Women in Construction Week with Amy Hall, a  prominent leader within the  construction industry. Amy is the President of Ebony Construction, Inc. Her journey to leading one of the m...

American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) 2021 from 2021-03-02T13:00

We catch up with ATSSA President and CEO, Stacy Tetschner. Stacy shares some highlights of the recent ATSSA 2021 Convention and Traffic Expo, such as the Roadway Worker Protection Summit, the Wo...

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation - Part 1 from 2021-02-23T12:00

Glenn McGinley, Acting Director of Loss Prevention Operations for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (Ohio BWC), joins Down With The Dig. Glenn discusses his role with the Ohio BWC. This e...

Ohio Laborers Union and You; understanding your benefits from 2021-02-18T07:00

This is a podcast by Laborers for Laborers. In our first episode, Matt Archer - Administrator of the Benefits Office dives in to health insurance. Ohio Laborers District Council has been instrum...

Charlie Fashing - Lorain Local 758 Business Manager&Wildlife Enthusiast from 2021-02-09T06:00

We catch up with the Business Manager of Lorain Local 758, Charlie Fashing. Charlie has been in his role for three years. He discusses some of the responsibilities he oversees for the Local. In ...

Ohio Dept. of Transportation spokesperson Matt Bruning from 2021-01-26T05:00

Matt Bruning - the Press Secretary of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), joins Down With The Dig. Listen as Matt discusses the department's important 2021 goals - such as roadway...

ASTM - Standards on exoskeletons from 2021-01-05T11:00

Dr. Bill Billotte from ASTM joins the show. ASTM is an international standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, pro...

Terry Joyce - 2020 Irish Echo Labor Leader Award Winner from 2020-12-15T05:00

The 10th annual Irish Echo Labor Leader Award Winner is our very own Cleveland 310 Business Manager - Terry Joyce. Terry joins the show once again - to give us background on the award and his ac...

Randy's Pilot Episode from 2020-12-08T05:00

Hello Down With The Dig listeners - for helping us become one of the fastest-growing podcasts, we wanted to give something back. Union Wild, with Randy McGuire, is a new show that will be added ...

Women in Leadership - meet Bethany of Ohio LECET from 2020-12-01T05:00

Bethany Billi, Executive Director of Ohio LECET and Chief of Staff for Ohio Laborers' District Council joins the show. Bethany shares her passion of member safety with us; as well as the in...

Cleveland Local 860 and the Future from 2020-11-24T06:00

Colin Sikon returns on Down With The Dig. During this episode, Colin details the projects on the horizon for Cleveland for both private and public sector careers. These jobs extend far past trad...

Keeping safe on the site from COVID from 2020-11-17T05:00

Travis Parsons, Associate Director, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for the LHSFNA returns on Down With The Dig to inform you on how to stay safe on the job site.  Find out how to keep you ...

Developing safe and beneficial Exo Technology for the construction industry from 2020-11-10T03:00

Exoskeletons and exosuits may have been around for years in other industries, but how practical are they in the construction industry? Luckily, Dr. Maury Nussbaum of Virginia Tech and Dr. Carisa...

COVID FAQ from 2020-11-03T04:00

The current pandemic has impacted all our lives in many ways. There is also a lot of information surrounding COVID-19, but what are the facts and misconceptions about the virus? Travis Parsons, ...

Diggin'The Tunnels from 2020-10-27T06:00

Greg Hauser, Senior Technical Adviser for JCK Underground - gives Down With The Dig the scoop on tunnels. Get an insider's view of how tunnels can be an important part of our nation's ...

Cleveland's 860 Family from 2020-10-20T04:00

Colin Sikon, Cleveland native and Local 860 member speaks on Down With The Dig. He details the vast work opportunities for Laborers in both the private and public sectors. Now over 4,000 members...

Mental Health and LHSFNA from 2020-10-13T09:00

October is Depression Awareness Month. This week's episode tackles this issue and other mental health issues with field expert, Jamie Becker. Jamie is the Laborers' Health and Safety H...

Laborers'C.A.R.E. from 2020-10-06T10:00

The mission of Laborers' CARE, a charitable organization, is to aid the brothers and sisters of the Laborers' Union in their most pressing time of need. The charitable fund achieves th...

Cleveland Rocks - The Cleveland Building Trades Council from 2020-09-29T04:00

The Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council is the umbrella organization for more than 29-member local unions working in the construction industry in the Greater Cleveland region. T...

Women Leadership in our Union from 2020-09-22T04:00

Women only make up about 3% of all the building trades across the United States - even though the industry offers good wages, health care, and a quality retirement. In this episode, April Ogden,...

Trenching with Walter Jones from 2020-09-15T04:00

Trench safety is a serious problem in construction, killing about 25 workers per year. Walter Jones, Director of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) for the Laborers' Health and Safety Fun...

The Road To Recovery with Bernie Kosar from 2020-09-08T08:00

Bernie Kosar speaks with hosts - Matt and Shella, about the importance of holistic medicine. Bernie faced many injuries throughout his legendary career and has learned the best approaches to hea...

Your Benefits: FAQ's from 2020-09-01T08:00

Understanding your benefits can be difficult. In this episode, you will hear from Amy Toy, Insurance manager for the Ohio Laborers' Benefits Office. Amy will walk through the questions she ...

Recruiting and Apprenticeship from 2020-08-18T04:00

What's the future like for the Laborers' Union? Recruitment and Apprenticeship is a major factor and leading that battle is Vince Irvin. Vince has been a member of the Laborers' U...

Reaching Students - DistrictWON from 2020-08-11T04:00

In this episode of Down With The Dig, Matt and Shella speak with Peter Fitzpatrick, CEO of DistrictWON. Peter represents an organization that collaborates with local high schools and businesses ...

American Traffic Safety Services Association from 2020-08-04T04:00

We speak to Stacy Tetschner, President and CEO of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). He details the history of ATSSA and the work they do to accomplish zero deaths on our ...

What Is Waterways Council Inc.? from 2020-07-28T04:00

Everyday a massive amount of goods are transported across our nation, not on the highways but on the waterways in our country. Waterways Council Inc. is the organization which helps make those p...

Blindsided from 2020-07-21T04:00

Matt and Shella discuss the dangers of road construction and work zones. You will hear the heart-wrenching story of Linda Cook, who lost her husband in a tragic accident that should have never h...

Behind Down With The Dig: Meet Matt&Shella from 2020-07-14T04:00

Down With The Dig is a podcast that supports the men and women who are building North America. By arming them with the latest information on training, safety, technology, and stories from the me...

The Baseball Restart - with guest Phil Castellini from 2020-06-26T14:00

The return of baseball - Phil Castellini, President & C.O.O. of the Cincinnati Reds, talks with Matt and Shella in an exclusive interview on how the Reds have been preparing for a return to ...

The Baseball Restart - with guest Phil Castellini from 2020-06-26T14:00

The return of baseball - Phil Castellini, President & C.O.O. of the Cincinnati Reds, talks with Matt and Shella in an exclusive interview on how the Reds have been preparing for a return to ...

The Baseball Restart - with guest Phil Castellini from 2020-06-26T14:00

The return of baseball - Phil Castellini, President & C.O.O. of the Cincinnati Reds, talks with Matt and Shella in an exclusive interview on how the Reds have been preparing for a return to ...