The Build Show Podcast

On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt has a guest host for you: Steve Lesem, CEO of The Build Show Network. Steve interviews Trish Mueller, former Chief Marketing Officer of Home Depot. Trish has had a successful career in retail and just had a custom home built and was delighted with the process. They dive deep into what that process was and what, in Trish's opinion, made it a success. They touch on owner expectations, budgeting, and picking a builder they trust. If you're a builder, you don't want to miss this episode.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of The Build Show Podcast, Matt and Tim Greer do some myth-busting! Tim Greer works at Rinnai, and they get nerdy and dig a little deeper into tankless water heaters. You'll hear compelling arguments to move to tankless, including outdoor mounting and the lengths Rinnai goes to protect its units from freezing. They also debunk some of the myths out there about tankless water heaters and really run the numbers: heating deltas and shower-head flow, traditional venting vs. PVC venting, and more. Have questions about tankless? You won't after this episode of The Build Show Podcast.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

In this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt and Kristof Irwin go deep into the subject of mechanical design; duct layout, equipment selection, diffuser selection, and how to run it all through a home with the ultimate goal of occupant comfort and system efficiency. They discuss how builders can get upstream of the HVAC layout so that mechanical designers don't have to make the best of a build that doesn't include room for heating and cooling systems. They define building science and discuss long-term vs. short-term owner satisfaction. You don't want to miss this in-depth look into mechanical design, passive systems, and the craftsmanship of building science.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt is joined by our very own Lydia Crowder and Brent Hull.Today, our experts are talking drywall and wall finishes. Brent walks us through some of the history of American home building, and how we got from wattle and daub to wire lathe to the plethora of finishing styles today. They discuss finish levels throughout the market and walk through certain applications techniques for several.You can find Matt at @risingerbuild, Lydia at @drywallshorty, and Brent Hull at @hullmillwork_hullhomes on Instagram.  Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025!Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Show podcast, Matt and guest Robbie Davis, owner of Delta Millworks, an architectural mill and experts in shou-sugi-ban. Matt and Robbie discuss wood as infrastructure and how the industry moved away from its use in outdoor locations like siding, decks, and fascia, but are now using wood more than ever. They talk about forest management, sustainability, and tree farming. If you're a builder, tune in to learn about "pickled wood" and more.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt speaks to Brian Long, one of the best builders Matt's ever met. Brian is the owner of Brian Long Custom Homes, and he and Matt met back in 2015. The two Texas-based builders discuss waterproofing, covering everything from the "double burrito" to a few of their waterproofing mistakes.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt meets with Witt Smith, a second generation engineer to discuss residential engineering. They discuss alternative building systems like SIPs panels, insulated concrete forms, and ICFs. Are these alternative methods just hype, or is all the buzz justified?Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt and Eric Aune are going to take a deep dive into the best plumbing specs. They'll compare plumbing systems and nerd out over PEX. They touch on Viega and Uponor products, talk about copper piping, and Eric shares his experience with dry fitting. They even touch on plumbing for the zombie apocalypse and PTC (Push to Connect) systems. Whether you're a builder, a plumber, or a project manager, you don't want to miss this episode of The Build Show Podcast.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt and Steve Baczek are going to break down everything he knows about Building Science in just about 30 minutes. Whether you’re a veteran of building science or not, this episode is going to be valuable. What you’ll learn: The true definition of the term building science The role of climate, location and water in your builds Were houses built better in the past? Four things that happen when you understand building scienceSave the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.

On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt is joined by Brian Ciciora, CEO and Founder, Truewerk Workwear, to talk about the story of the American workman and why what you wear on the job matters. Think about it—everything you communicate, what you wear, and how you present yourself is a big deal for your business, so this episode will dive into innovations that protect the American worker, including better, more durable fabrics that look good (and don’t have to be ironed out of the wash). Listen in to learn more about Brian’s background in construction, and discover the important and significance of the role the American builder plays in advancing society.Save the Date for Build Show LIVE 2025 in Dallas, TX: October 16-18, 2025! Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.