Welcome to the Smoko Room.A podcast/vlog put together by 2 plumbers that sort of have their sh!t together.We have always advocated for our industry and those in it, so through the wonders of social media, we bring you a podcast about our trade and anything and everything in it.From interviews with the latest &amp; greatest suppliers/product reviews to dealing with toxic relationships, there is no subject we won&#39;t cover!This podcast is about you, so please like, share and reach out. Interaction and good conversation is why we are here.

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In this episode of the smoko room the team sits down with Michael Albanese from Rheem to dive into the innovations that keep Rheem at the forefront of hot water technology. Join us as we discuss the all things about hot-water, Rheem vision and the essential do and don&#39;t for a smooth and safe hot-water install.

S2 E5 Hot topics in Hot Water: Rheem Edition.

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This week the boys are joined by Nick Skipper from Oneflare-Airtasker as they explore the effectiveness of platforms like Airtasker in connecting tradies with potential clients.The trio dives into their personal experiences, the pros &amp; cons of using such services and how they impact the plumbing industry.Tune in for valuable insights, practical tips and honest conversations about the evolving landscape of trade work in Australia

S2E4 - Do lead generation platforms actually work?

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Welcome to another Smoko Special.On this weeks episode, we dive deep into the vital connection between physical health &amp; mental resilience.Join us as we sit down with our very special guest, Coach Nasser Qazi, who shares his personal experiences with his own health journey and his expertise on the ancient technique of Kami no ken, Mario from Swirl Plumbing, who brings his unique perspective as a tradie, and our good friend Gavin, a passionate advocate for Men&#39;s Health.Together, we explore how to tackle physical illness with a strong mind and how building likeminded communities helps draw awareness to men&#39;s mental health.

S2E3 - Smoko Special's - Crafting health & resilience

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Get ready to level up your plumbing game in this episode of *Smoko Room*! We’re diving into the world of CCTV cameras and monitors—your new best friends on the job!  Join us for a lively chat as we uncover: - The must-have features to look for when shopping for CCTV systems- Our top picks that won’t drain your wallet- Hilarious blunders to avoid (trust us, you’ll want to)- Cool tips for using CCTV to streamline your work and keep an eye on the action Whether you’re just starting or you’re a plumbing pro, this episode is packed with fun insights and practical advice to help you tackle any job with confidence. Tune in and let’s get monitoring!

GT PLUMBING

S2E2. What to know about CCTV cameras for plumbers

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The boys are back!We welcome you all to the smoko room for another season of knowledge sharing, story swapping and subpar humour.The Smoko Room kick off season 2 in a sit down with another amazing veteran of the trade, Ian D.One of the most knowledgeable and humble plumbers we have ever meet.Enjoy.

S2E1. The godfather of Plumbing - Ian D.

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This week sees the launch of our new segment, Smoko Special&#39;s, where we release recorded content containing extra special topics and VVVIP guests.First up - Samios Plumbing SuppliesThe boys had the pleasure of joining Executive General Manager, Garry Wade, at the new Sydney store for a late night yarn.For more info on Samios - check out their socials below<a href="https://shop.samios.net.au" rel="nofollow">Website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SamiosPlumbing" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samiosplumbing/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>

E4. Smoko Special's - The one with Garry from Samios

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This week our VIP special guest Labour MP Julia Finn kindly joins the boys during Smoko. Julia is the Member for Granville &amp; the Shadow Minister for Youth &amp; Sport, and today she chats about opportunities within the NSW Tafe system, ideas around toll relief for apprentices and the very real issue of cost of living increases.Connect with Julia on;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/finnstagram2142/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/juliafinnmp" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/juliafinnMP" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>

E5. Smoko Special's - The peoples Champ - Labor MP & Member for Granville, Julia Finn

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Join us this week for a bit of good old fashioned plumbing Bromance when the boys sit down with 2nd generation plumber, Matt Ruff from Matt Ruff plumbing. They chat about his journey from being his Dad&#39;s apprentice to becoming a business owner himself (and of course everything in between)Reach out to Matt on;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattruffplumbing/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Matt-Ruff-Plumbing-341423533147739/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>

E3. Ruff times make strong men - The Matt Ruff Story

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This weeks the boys talk with a dinosaur within the industry, Joey from Joey&#39;s Jetting, about his 20+ years of experience, his truck setup and a little about what not to do when jetting.Follow Joey &amp; his 60L diesel engine on;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joeysjetting/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoeysJetting/" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/majuge1979" rel="nofollow">You Tube</a>

E2. There's something about Joey

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Excited to bring out the first episode of smoko room, so get ready to put your controversy pants on, as the boys hit on the topic - toxicity in relationships (both professional &amp; personal) and how that can affect your work &amp; performance.DISCLAIMER: No masculinity was lost in the recording of this episode

Ep 1. Manly D&M's - Toxic Relationships

*Welcome to the Smoko Room.*

A podcast/vlog put together by 2 plumbers that sort of have their sh!t together.

We have always advocated for our industry and those in it, so through the wonders of social media, we bring you a podcast about our trade and anything and everything in it.

From interviews with the latest & greatest suppliers/product reviews to dealing with toxic relationships, there is no subject we won't cover!

This podcast is about you, so please like, share and reach out. Interaction and good conversation is why we are here.