The Heavy Equipment Podcast
Whether we're exploring the latest in equipment technology, talking about the trends that propel the industry forward, or uncovering stories about the dedicated individuals who keep the dirt moving, and wheels of America turning, this is where the roar of the engines and the pulse of progress come together. It is sublime. It is surreal. It's the Heavy Equipment Podcast ... with Mike and Jo!
Episodes
36 episodes
HEP-isode 36 | Trains, Troubles, and Snap-on Tools
On the first thrilling HEP-isode of 2025, we explore one of the most pressing issues in the trucking industry: parking! We also cover the failures of policy and regulation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the historica...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:01
HEP-isode 35 | Road Rage, Fortescue, and Mama's Family
We kick off today's exciting HEP-isode with a safety minute about road rage. Next, we explore what high-speed car electric chargers and the Ark of the Covenant from "Indiana Jones" have in common, interview Fortescue's Andrew Carlisle, and have...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:11
HEP-isode 34 | Trackzilla, John Deere Electric Drive, and Ferengi Ear Rubs
Ever wonder whether your minivan could gap the classic Bandit TA in the quarter? On today's exciting HEP-isode we run the numbers, talk through the awesome power of the 675 hp Trackzilla telehandler, ride around in the new electric 580 EV backh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:08
HEP-isode 33 | Volvo Days, Silent Sites, and Serious Stick Time
We just got back from Volvo Days 2024 in Shippensburg, PA where we witnessed firsthand the silent power and versatility of Volvo CE's newest construction machinery, and found out what makes it perfect for today's evolving urban landscapes. We a...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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40:11
HEP-isode 32 | Sponsors, Big Buckets, and Meatballs to Power the World
In today's thrilling HEP-isode of The Heavy Equipment Podcast, we ponder the burnout capabilities of Volvo's groundbreaking DD25 electric roller, reminisce about the good old days and the sweet smell of diesel on a spring morning, talk up&...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:06
HEP-isode 31 | Hyundai HD, Hot Lips, and Hydraulic Hammers
Hyundai HD is stepping up to fill a massive hole in the market with the debut of their first independently built track dozer, the HD 100, which uses advanced data aggregation to product reliability and robust customer support. Next, the HEP-cat...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:39
HEP-isode 30 | Zero Tolerance, Zeem Solutions, and Lithuanian Zeppelins
On this special 30th HEP-isode, we ask: are zero-tolerance drug policies in the trucking industry outdated?This episode kicks off with look into the impacts of marijuana legalization on labor policies within the heavy equipment space. N...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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55:34
HEP-isode 29 | Big Komatsu, Hemp, and John Deere Stock
On this second HEP-isode of the all-new second season, we ask the question: What if the future of heavy equipment didn't just mean bigger and better, but smarter too? We break down the innovations and hurdles shaping the heavy equipment industr...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:35
HEP-isode 28 | Season 2, GM Stock Buybacks, and Forestry Stuff
It's been almost a full year since we launched the Heavy Equipment Podcast, so we're kicking off our return from a long break with the first HEP-isode of a brand-new season! We're diving right back into the socioeconomics of GM's $6 billion sto...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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37:13
HEP-isode 27 | Big Mack, Big Cranes, and Big Muskie
This exciting HEP-isode is our HEAVIEST yet, as we put the spotlight John Deere's groundbreaking 3812 80T pulled scraper pan, venture back to 1956 and Mack Trucks' Arctic expedition, and explore colossal machines like Ohio's famous Big Mus...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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40:41
HEP-isode 26 | Rest Stop Coffee, GM Brightdrop, and Orange EVs
Prepare to be transported back to a simpler time when two queens on the side of a coffee cup could make your day and spilling scalding hot chocolate on your crotch could ruin your life as Mike and Jo discuss the shortcomings of a Las Vegas land...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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50:39
HEP-isode 25 | UAW Wins, Construction Convergence, and Lots of Nonsense
In this week's HEP-isode, the boys bare witness to a watershed moment in American labor history as the United Auto Workers plant a victory flag deep in the heart of the South at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant, try to explain why everyone and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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30:23
HEP-isode 24 | Volvo's Head of Technology, Material Handlers, and Mothman
This week, the guys are joined by Mats Sköldberg, head of technology for Volvo Construction Equipment, to chat about their all-new, battery-free EW240 Electric material handler. Then, they explore whether or not a sinister triumvirate of forces...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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47:18
HEP-isode 23 | Tempest Storm Rentals, the Fall of Yellow, and Deere's New Dozers
In this HEP-isode, Mike Zappone and Kevin Hollingshead from Tempest Storm Rentals join Mike and Jo to talk about disaster response and saving lives. Next up, the boys talk about the Teamsters, the fall of Yellow, why the latest 1075 hp Cummins ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:03:22
HEP-isode 22 | Work Truck Week, Kia is Coming, and the Scissor Sisters
This latest HEP-isode marks the debut of the new "Space Cowboy" opening segment, a visit to Work Truck Week with the new electric Kia commercial van, Caterpillar's $700 million investment in a new engine plant, and a new electric scissor lift f...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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44:31
HEP-isode 21 | CNH Wins Awards, a Massive PACCAR Recall, and Tool Brand Confessions
In this HEP-isode, we sit down with Marc Kermisch, CIO of CNH Industrial, to talk about how Case Construction is approaching automation and helping farmers become their own source of futuristic fuel. Case' project Zeus and New Holland's e...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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44:33
HEP-isode 20 | The ZQuip Revolution, Safety Standards, and They Took R Jobs
In this exciting HEP-isode, Mike and Jo are joined by Chris and Rob from Moog Construction, whose innovative new ZQuip modular batteries could revolutionize the future of job sites. We also talk safety, work fitness, automation, and why South P...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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53:30
HEP-isode 19 | Revoy EV, Marissa Tomei, and Ford's Dire Predictions for 2024
In this exciting, first-ever 19th HEP-isode, we invite you to come along, on an enthralling voyage through the dynamic realm of trucking and construction technology, where Mike and Jo talk about the new JLG mini-dumper, explore the revolutionar...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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38:10
HEP-isode 18 | New Equipment from Bobcat, Hitachi, and a New Volvo VNL
The new product reveals are coming hot and heavy in the days after CES, with World of Concrete happening and the new Tier 5 emissions standards coming online driving innovation in ag and construction – but the big news is the all-new Volvo VNL ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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51:56
HEP-isode 17 | Light at the End of the Tunnel and CES, Las Vegas
Get ready to deck out your rig with the most unexpected trinkets, as Mike and Jo take you on a road trip through truck stop America, uncovering the quirky side of these roadside havens. From alligator heads to cheese ornaments, we explore how t...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:10
HEP-isode 16 | Women in the Workforce and Ned Ryerson's Punxsutawney Adventure
In this special Christmas HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast, Mike and Jo unwrap President Biden's gift to labor, discuss ways to get more women into the industry, go round and round about the fate of America's middle class, and talk abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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32:57
HEP-isode 15 | Chevy 2500 ZR2, Tesla Cybertruck, RAM 700, and More!
It's a huge week for pickup truck news, so Mike and Jo are breaking it down for you on this first-ever "Truck Week" HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast! We start off with the new-for-2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2, roll into the first de...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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47:48
HEP-isode 14 | Gravely at 107 and What it Means to Own Stuff
This week, Mike and Jo unravel the fascinating 107-year journey of Gravely – a brand that’s more than just a name in the industry. The boys pull no punches as they tackle some contentious issues like planned obsolescence and value engineering, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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33:35
HEP-isode 13 | We Talk to Volvo Penta and Give the Teamsters Some Love
Get ready for a very special HEP-isode as we sit down with Volvo Penta's Darren Tasker and try to navigate the road to zero emissions. We also talk about the latest push for overtime pay for truckers by the Teamsters' Union, and ask ourselves w...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:21
HEP-isode 12 | WKRP Turkey Drop, Bigfoot, and Driving Slow
In this special Thanksgiving HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast we revisit the hilarious WKRP Turkey drop, delve into some serious discourse around speed governing technology, and discover the all-new JCB Digatron, a backhoe-inspired mons...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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35:47
