From the creators of the Construction Comedy School and the Construction Comic comes ”Men In Labor” Carmen Ciricillo has been making working men and women laugh through his stand up comedy contractor routines and characters on YouTube for many years. He has also owned and operated the Construction Comedy School for over 25 years which teaches contractors with humor and fulfills their continuing education requirements for the field. In the spirit of keeping this going and entertaining the blue collar workforce he has now created ”Men In Labor’ for your podcast pleasure.
Working with Family and The Construction Comedy School
Host John Doe discusses working in construction with family and the upcoming 28th season of the Construction Comedy School.
5 Jul 2025
The Ex California Builder w/Art Steedle
Art Steedle recounts his construction career and details his move from California to Tennessee, drawing comparisons to a "Reverse Beverly Hillbillies," in this interview episode.
22 Jun 2025
We Have Cows in Florida? w/Tim the Dairy Farmer
Dairy farmer and comedian Tim Moffett shares insights on cow behavior, Florida dairy farming, and stand-up comedy, offering a humorous look at agricultural life in this interview with the host.
13 Jun 2025
Grease Monkey Comedian w/Bill Pettifer
Host interviews mechanic and comedian Bill Pettifer, who shares insights into the auto repair industry and the humorous side of customer interactions.
5 Jun 2025
The Funny Plumber w/Nathan Wallace
Comedian Nathan Wallace discusses his transition from a two-decade plumbing career to full-time stand-up comedy, highlighting his experiences and the versatility of human potential in this interview with host Carmen Ciricillo.
28 May 2025
The Construction Company You Wished You Worked For - Winter Park Construction w/ Jeff Forrest
Jeff Forrest of Winter Park Construction shares how the company balances fun and a family atmosphere with maintaining a strong reputation and successful project completion in the construction industry; this is an interview.
19 May 2025
The Progressive Pool Builder
On this episode we talk to Carmen's pool guy Bob Grier from Progressive Pools. Carmen and Bob talk about swimming in the client's pool and the importance of getting a job with side benefits like working around pools. The guys also discuss indoor vs outdoor pools and talk about the awesome Pebbletech job Bob contracted out for Carmen's last pool. The lure of Florida and how it was marketed in the 70s to up north kids with Disney and orange juice commercials is also delved into. Bob has a $9000 bike and that tells you a little bit about the pool biz in Florida.
12 May 2025
The Community Builder
Howard Wheeler is a community builder. He is the president of Chris-Tel Construction and not only builds structures he builds community. Howard is dedicated to the Lee County (Ft. Myers) area of Florida and has been there for generations. I've known Howard for over 20 years through my construction school and we talk about some of the major events that have shaped Florida including Hurricane Ian that affected his area. We also discuss leaving your area to find greener pastures vs staying in one spot. How to help the next generation of leaders in the construction industry is also important to him and he talks about his internship programs and how he hires. Don't think this pod is not entertaining, the amount of information Howard offers is staggering but he's jovial and a great personality that knows how to have fun. If you're a beginning entrepreneur or a seasoned business man this pod will not only be insightful but also entertaining for you.
4 May 2025
The Man with the Vision
Mike Padgett is a successful custom home builder that I met in the 90s at a stand up comedy show. He is the owner of Vision Group and they are doing well according to Mike's K1. Mike is also driving a Cadillac V now but there were times when the V wasn't around. We talk about the great recession of 2008 of course, since all contractors have trauma from that era. Listen how Mike got into the business selling homes with his father and uncle and how he was so successful early on that they told him to slow down. Another great episode with insight from another 30 plus construction veteran.
28 Apr 2025
The Boutique Builder
Mark Baldwin Construction Design is in a sweet spot. Mark is a boutique builder that stays close to the beautiful county of Sarasota when it comes to work. He doesn't have to or want to veer to far to make a living in one of the most sought after coastal communities in the US. We talk about how he acquires customers, the permit systems, his parents 70s DIY business that made in on TV back in the day and much more. His professors in college told him he could make hundreds of thousands of dollars if he stayed in construction for 10 years but he was already doing that while he was taking courses. And as always we keep this very entertaining.
21 Apr 2025
Jeff Eslinger EM Custom Home
On this week's pod Carmen talks with longtime friend, high school baseball announcer partner and custom home builder Jeff Eslinger. Jeff and Carmen talk about the millennials in construction, the teasing and b busting of new guys and how the older boomers dish out a beating when it comes to talking with each other. Florida born and raised native Jeff also discusses how he got into construction and his respect for those who got him in the biz. Southern talk and politeness and how other cultures compare is also discussed. Jeff also talks about becoming friends with customers and what is required when your selling pickles out of cart or custom homes.
14 Apr 2025
Toilet Talk with Randy Mask Plumbing
So much toilet talk in this one folks. Briggs, Eljay, Toto sounds like characters in the Wiz of Oz but its just some of the favorite brands you love to own in your bathroom. Randy Mask is a longtime friend and plumbing contractor that has been around the Sarasota, FL area for decades. He discusses with me how he got into the plumbing game and the state of the youth work ethic today. Randy use to make toilet runs back in the day during the great toilet shortages up north. He has toured the factories of the greatest thrones on earth and made it through the recession of '08. Jetting and Re-piping are the new businesses for Randy and he gets into that seldom discussed podcast discussion. There is a tense moment at the end where he challenges Carmen on what Green Building is but they still end up friends when the pod is over.
5 Apr 2025
Men In Labor Debut Episode
This is our first episode of Men In Labor with special guest General Contractor Jeff Charlotte from J.E. Charlotte out of Sarasota Florida. Because of our success entertaining contractors in our Construction Comedy School and the thousands of construction related stand up comedy shows I've done for the industry we are broadening into podcast for the blue collar man. In this episode Jeff and I talk about how me met, his entry into becoming a GC, working with his father and construction in Florida plus much more. As always we keep it entertaining so you can dig and listen and be happy.
Who has been a guest on Men In Labor
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Art Steedle
Tim Moffett
Bill Pettifer
Nathan Wallace
Jeff Forrest
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
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YouTube
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Engagement
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