In this episode, Ryan and Brian tell us the ins and outs of sprinkler fitting. We discuss the difference between wet and dry systems, different material requirements for different types of jobs, and how some new technology has affected their work. We also talk about the different trades on a job site and how some may be easier to work with than others. We also take a deep dive into porta-potties. Listener DonkeyKing6969 is in town for Germany and sat in on the episode with us and even brought so...
Mar 14, 2023•2 hr 44 min•Season 3Ep. 121
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Beer of Scott Beer Media and Jesse Lambert of Indepic Films. We discuss how Scott and Jesse started in the industry and how they started working together on film projects. This past year they have worked on some awesome shows such as WWE Legends and Driven. They tell us what it was like being on the road for filming and some awesome details about the interviews they filmed with some of the wrestlers we grew up watching. @scottbeer_media // @indepic.films...
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 120
In this episode, we sit down with Kelley and Danny of VaVaVans! After our standard callbacks and nonsense, we dive right into their story. In 2019 Kelley needed a change which led to her selling her home and most of her belongings and trading her car for an empty van. With the help of forums and YouTube, Kelley built our new home on wheels and hit the road. Fast-forward a couple of years - Kelley takes Danny on his first journey across the country in the van, and he knew it was time for a change...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Today we sit down with our good friend and long-time contributor, Moritz Schmid. We talk news, break room muffin etiquette, and why it can, unfortunately, be necessary for OSHA to visit your job site. https://revivalmotoring.com/
Feb 21, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Buckle up. In this extra-long boi, we sit with return guest Bruce Deslauriers of Fall River Tattoo Company. Bruce tells us what he’s been up to since last joining us. We discuss tattoos, some things that may be frowned upon, and what scenarios warrant customer education. We also talk extensively about the joys of driving a car you build regularly and cheese. We talk a lot about cheese. Bruce introduces us to Diggy. Blake Hathaway is also the proud new owner of Bruce’s Blackstone. @followmrbruce ...
Feb 13, 2023•3 hr 34 min•Season 117Ep. 2
Are you passionate about full-length pants on planes? Do you hate when a colleague halves a donut in the break room? Is your retirement based on BaT auction VW pricing? This episode is for you if you answered yes to any of these questions. Our dear friend Tobias joins us for 2 hours of complete chaos. @tobiastrousers https://revivalmotoring.com/
Feb 06, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 116
In this episode, Jake and Blake of the Lufthaus join us to give an update on all of the rad projects they have going on. They also tell us what they are working on for the 2023 season, some new parts accounts they have secured, and much more! We also have a bonus guest Mike from Maine, or New York? @thelufthaus // thelufthaus.com
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 115
In this episode, we sit down with Shane McConnell of The Dregs Liquid Light show / The Dregs Records. Shane tells us all about the art of liquid light and how he became interested. We discuss analog vs. digital, different techniques and setups, and how a big light-colored wall makes all the difference. We discuss some of the bands he has done visuals for and some of his favorite events he has done. Shane also tells us about the music he has put out through his label The Dregs Records, and we dis...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 114
In this episode, we sit down with Arborist - Carl Taylor. Carl tells us how picking up sticks can turn into a 20+ year career. He explains how his tasks have evolved over the years and how he learned some of his skills as a climber. We deep dive into tree types, equipment, proper trimming, and even bugs. https://revivalmotoring.com/
Jan 16, 2023•2 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 113
In this episode, Blake joins us to remember Brad Hathaway. Ryan and Blake share some of their favorite memories and stories of growing up with “VW Jesus” himself. We hear about some of his favorite projects, how he acquired many of them, and how there might be some we don’t even know about. We also take some listener-submitted Brad stories. https://revivalmotoring.com/
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 112
In this special episode, we are joined by Ryan’s wife, Ann, and daughter Emma. We go back and look at our past year of wonderful guests we have had the pleasure of sitting with. Besides reviewing some of our favorite episodes and topics, we discuss the news and hit the callbacks. We also speak with Ann about her career in Education. This inevitably prompts some memories of our elementary years. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/
Jan 02, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 111
In this episode, we sit down with our friend Eric Stahl. Eric works for an International Real Estate Development company training a team of Analysts. Eric gives us a rundown of the projects and properties his company develops and explains some of the steps to make them happen. We also discuss Tesla ownership and the holidays. https://revivalmotoring.com/
Dec 29, 2022•3 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 110
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Linehan. We talk about how he started his career working as a bouncer in Boston and down throughout the south shore. He tells us the good, bad, and ugly sides of the business and how it eventually transitioned into him learning CNC machining. Between working in small machine shops, and even teaching the metal shop programs in prisons Dan has seen it all. We also hear about stories of the open road during his time traveling cross country alone in his Tacoma o...
Dec 19, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 109
In this episode, we sit down with Mike and Heather Greene of the Greene Outdoors, based out of Central Massachusetts. They tell us all about how they started doing small private guided fishing trips, and it has grown into the business it is today. While specializing in ice fishing, they also offer guided trips for fly fishing and other summer freshwater fishing, even giant carp! After growing their reputation in the ice fishing community, they were even hired by showtime to be the ice safety coo...
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Season 2Ep. 108
In this episode, we sit with a friend and return guest, Anthony Delbonis! First, we catch up on some quick callbacks. We then dive right into a first-class “What grinds your Gears” segment - a chilling tale of a hospital ER waiting room from Ryan. After that, we have a round table discussion on the recent news about the government's Unidentified Aerial Phenomena research and what we believe about it. We also share our own stories and read about some listener encounters. https://revivalmotoring.c...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 107
In this episode, we sit with Brandon ‘Oh’(AKA BOOMA) of Euclid, ShapeThrower, and Edict. Brandon tells us about growing up around music and how he started playing bass and guitar. After Brandon and Jon reminisce, Brandon tells the boys about his 3 projects. He plays guitar in Euclid and bass in ShapeThrower and Edict. He explains how each band is different and what it is like to juggle them all. We discuss the upcoming plans for each and some of his favorite songs. We also talk about his Brazili...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 59 min•Season 2Ep. 106
In this episode, we sit down with New Bedford-based scallop fisherman/entrepreneur Ryan Tavares. Ryan tells us all about how he learned the ropes and first got onto a crew of a scallop fishing boat. He explains that scallop boats go out year-round, and when the captain says it’s time to get to the boat - you go. We also learn what each crew member is responsible for during their assigned watch and what some of the hurdles and risks involved are. We discuss what you eat when you have a scallop an...
Nov 21, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Season 2Ep. 105
This week while Jon is Sunning himself at the equator, Mark and Ryan are joined by Craig and Brittany to celebrate the show's 2nd anniversary and mix it up in the studio. @craigmancusi // @itsbrister
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 104
In this episode, we sit down with Kat Rosenquist! Kat is a seasoned dog groomer, among many other very interesting hobbies, including but not limited to Nose work competitions, horses, and saltwater aquariums. We take a deep dive into what it's like in the dog grooming business, what a dog owner should be doing, and what to expect. We also get the inside scoop on one of the fascinating mysteries of the world - being married to Mark. You can find Kat here: @pandamoni // @onetinyocean https://revi...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 103
In this special Halloween episode, we sit down with our friends from Soulseekers Paranormal! Austin and Corey had joined us last year to tell us about the start of their paranormal investigating group, and we figured October was a great time to have them return! Alan, Stephanie, and Austin join us this time. We hear about their latest episode in the abandoned Asylum and the research involved. The team tells us about some of their favorite moments after their first year of investigating as a grou...
Oct 31, 2022•3 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 102
In this episode, we sit down with our friend Paul McGrath. Spoiler alert - Paul drops some huge news before we even hit the intro music. Paul tells us what it was like immigrating to the USA and how perfect the timing of his position at Tarox came. We also discuss his role at Cardinal Creative Agency and how the skills from his customer service roles carry over. Most importantly - Tea time; it's a real thing. https://revivalmotoring.com/
Oct 24, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 101
In episode 100, we sit down with Mike Quill, owner of Feartown haunted house and Factory of Terror. He tells us how it was a long-time dream to create his own haunted house and how he started with the development of Feartown in Seekonk, Massachusetts. We learn how the process works throughout the year to create new haunts and attractions. We discuss the differences between what you can do in an outdoor haunt vs. an indoor haunt and how it has been great for Mike and his team to now also have an ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 100
In this episode, we sit down with Psychic Medium Debbie Squizzero. Debbie tells us her earliest memories of encountering spirits and how it has evolved for her over the years. We hear about the transition from her career teaching to helping clients as a psychic medium full-time. Debbie explains how spirits communicate to her and how a person's energy moves to the other side. She even picks up some very close-to-home energy right in the room for the boys. We discuss what it is like working with c...
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 99
In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Edge, owner and tour guide at Providence Ghost Tour. Courtney tells us what It was like growing up in a home with paranormal activity was like, and eventually how she eventually became a guide for a ghost tour. After researching and hearing some stories, she saw a lot of paranormal history in the city of Providence and created her own - Providence Ghost Tour. Courtney tells us how it has grown over the years and how stops have changed. We hear about som...
Oct 03, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 98
In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Miville to talk about how he got into cars and eventually air-cooled VWs. We also discuss his role at Hagerty and some of the special services they offer. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/
Sep 26, 2022•2 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 97
In this episode, we sit down with Missy Battaglia, Stylist and owner of Revolutions Salon in Bridgewater, MA. Missy tells us about her journey to become a stylist and the steps she took to grow her career. We learn about unexpected hurdles that would have driven many to give up on owning their own business and how Missy overcame them. We discuss some not often openly discussed topics, such as women’s hair loss and what Missy does to help her clients cope with it and regain confidence. She also t...
Sep 19, 2022•2 hr 27 min•Season 2Ep. 96
In this episode, we sit down with one of our favorite repeat guests - Ryan Lavery of Widowmaker Brewing. We try and cover all of the updates in the year since Ryan visited us last, including but not limited to news from the Kilroy Square beer garden, new releases, events at the taproom, and what to expect for the upcoming 5-year anniversary week of celebrations. In addition to that - we get to some listener-submitted questions and discuss some irrational fears we have. @widowmakerbrew https://re...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Guest host Podcast Daddy himself, Josh Garcia joins the boys in this special bonus episode with Nate Lewand. Nate is a long time friend and supporter of the Revival Motoring Network. After growing up on the East Coast Nate moved west to Utah to be closer to the outdoor activities that he loves, Primarily snowboarding. Nate tells us the chilling story of a routine snowboarding day trip with a friend that ended in a laundry list of major injuries, and a long road of recovery. Listen in and hear ho...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 2Ep. 94
In this episode, we sit down with coffee virtuoso Justin Enis. Justin walks us through the timeline of his coffee journey, which started with “No thanks, man, I don’t drink coffee” to the Director of Coffee Operations for Fuel America. We learn about what makes a properly roasted coffee bean, different methods of harvesting and processing, and that a coffee bean is actually some type of cherry seed. Justin also tells us the importance of the water you are brewing with and how new technology has ...
Sep 06, 2022•2 hr 45 min•Season 2Ep. 93
In this episode, we sit down with the return guest and friend of the show, Craig Mancusi. Craig tells us about the great upcoming events he is working on with the Duxbury Food and Wine Festival, The wine stroll, and Octoberfest. In addition to this, we hit the news, listener submissions, and obviously, Mark and Craig argue. For more info on the events and tickets, visit: https://www.duxburyfoodandwinefestival.com
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 92
