Fitter Talk
A podcast for Pipefitters L.U. 533, United Association Members and their customers to learn more about Pipefitters Local 533 of Kansas and the Mechanical Piping and HVAC Service Industry in both Kansas City and from across the country. Hosted by Curtis Ohlde of L.U. 533, listen in as new episodes will drop every other week with Bonus Episodes in between scheduled weeks.
Episodes
24 episodes
Henderson Engineers with Jason Cornett and CO2 Refrigeration
Welcome back to Fitter Talk! Your host, Curtis Ohlde, returns from a short sabbatical as he embarks on his new role as the HVAC Training Coordinator for Pipefitters Local 533 Training Center. In today’s episode, Curtis is joined by Cra...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:17:07
Celebrating 75 Years: A Journey with Holmberg Mechanical
Join host Curtis Ohlde in this episode of Fitter Talk as he sits down with Angela White, a key figure at Holmberg Mechanical based in the Seattle, Washington Area. As a signatory contractor with UA Local 32, Holmberg Mechanical boasts a rich hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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47:50
Victaulic with Nathan Noland
In this episode of Fitter Talk we go back to "Tech Talk" as host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Victaulic Rep, Nathan Noland. Nathan share a little about his background before coming to his current role with Victaulic. Victalulic was f...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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41:53
Breaktime with Craig Hickson
For this Episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with co-instructor Craig Hickson to go over current events. A regular interview will not be part of this episode due to some scheduling conflicts but be sure to look for those a...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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14:51
Steve Parsons - Pipefitter Local 537, Boston, Massachusetts
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down once again in his home away from home (Holiday Inn Express) to talk with Steve Parsons a member of UA Pipefitter Local 537 in Boston, Massachusetts. Steve starts out sharing abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:05:57
Why Use Union Labor - Jeff Gilliland Engineer with KU Med Center
In this episode of Fitter Talk, unfortunately coming out two weeks later than planned. Host Curtis Ohlde once again sits down with Craig for catching up on some current events along with Backflow Classes that Craig will have coming up.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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36:28
UA Local 100 with Ben Bradshaw - Business Manager
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with the One & Only, Pat O'Hara. Didn't realize while recording but we have a fan hummin in the background, so please bare with until we can re-edit and see about isolat...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:43
Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference Follow Up
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Tresa Reece with LU 50 and Carrie Crosby of LU 23 to talk about the two of them recently attending the Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference December 1-3, 2023. We catch up wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:00:34
Tech Talk - Turbocor with Max Kobelski
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Max Kobelski a trainer with Turbocor to learn about oil-less magnetic bearing technology. First, Max shares a little bit of the history of the compressor to current date the...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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52:01
Local Spot Light - Marc Gallego with UA Local 469
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with Pat O'Hara for an extended Break Time as they bring current events to UA LU 533 while attending the MCAA 2024 Safety Conference in Tucson, Arizona. In addition they sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:20
Local Union 533 Peer Support Program
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara who's back from the trenches of working at the Battery Plant as well as Robin and Nancy with Mindful Momentum to talk about the Peer Support Program. Robin and Na...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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45:25
Merry Christmas from Fitter Talk
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde does an extended Break Time with Craig Hickson. Craig gives an update on the Hickson Fixin' Sourdough Starter. Shares about class and Christmas Break plans. Then Curtis gives a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:50
So you want to be a Pipefitter - Chris McGhee Service Side
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pipefitters Local 533 Training Coordinator Chris McGhee to talk about the Service Side of the Training Center. First Chris shares a little personal background as well as his...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:07:36
Going International with Paddy Kavanagh - Connect Trade Union
In this weeks episode 10 of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde goes International to talk with Paddy Kavanagh the General Secretary for the Connect Trade Union which joined the United Association in 2015. Paddy talks about their 40,000 skille...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:22:34
So you want to be a Pipefitter - Pete Smith Construction Side
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde once again sits down with Craig Hickson. Craig gives us an update on the Sourdough Bread and needing a name. He also gives an update on status of Codes Class then discuss briefly abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:04:46
Local 533 Health Fair - Bonus Track
In this Bonus Episode on the 2023 Local 533 Health Fair, host Curtis Ohlde sits down for Break Time with Craig Hickson once again to get an update on the Sourdough. If you have any suggestions for Craig's 3-1/2 year old Sourdough be sure ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:30
Continued Education - Journeyman HVAC
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with volunteers from the 2022-23 Journeyman HVAC Class to talk about why it was important for them to take not only this class but other continuing education classes. This episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:21
UA Local 464 & Nick Bell
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Craig Hickson for Break Time. Craig shares a little about himself in the trade for LU 533 and as a Training Instructor. Craig also shares why he decided to be part of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:10:18
Continued Education with Shiney - Why Pipefitter Safety?
In this episode of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde fly's solo for a quick break time giving updates. Then sits down with LU 533 Journeyman Eric Seigler "Shiney" to talk about continued education classes for Journeyman and of all classes to...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:13
Transitioning to Helmets with Milwaukee Tool
In this Episode 4 of Fitter Talk. Host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara for Break Time with Pat. They congratulate Cole Rogers for winning the Welding Competition last year during the International Training Program and Jacob L...
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40:09
Safety with David Miguel
In this episode of Fitter Talk, Host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Pat O'Hara for Break Time and this discuss current events and wrap up from attending the International Training Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Then Curtis sits down with Da...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:51
Local 50 With the Reece's
In today's episode of Fitter Talk, your host Curtis Ohlde sits down for Break Time with Patrick O'Hara to discuss current events. Then onto the main guests Tresa and Frank Reece of UA Local 50 in Toledo Ohio. Tresa and Frank share s...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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52:20
Reflecting with Jack Hicklin & Dave Young
In this Episode 1 of Fitter Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with two of his mentors Jack Hicklin and Dave Young to Reflect over their careers as Pipefitters and going over the work, the changes, challenges, mentors they had and what it means ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:40:45