<![CDATA[The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast]]>Welcome to The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast, where your host Paul Fendley will be joined by industry experts to opine on everything related to the concrete industry. Join the community of Monkeys as we explore topics ranging from concrete production and materials to construction, quality control, academia, equipment, manufacturing, industry shows, conventions, and other key issues pertinent to the concrete industry.

]]>www.slumpmonkeys.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:31:01 GMTWed, 13 May 2026 21:41:56 GMT60Paul Fendley<p>Welcome to The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast, where your host Paul Fendley will be joined by industry experts to opine on everything related to the concrete industry. Join the community of Monkeys as we explore topics ranging from concrete production and materials to construction, quality control, academia, equipment, manufacturing, industry shows, conventions, and other key issues pertinent to the concrete industry.</p>episodicPaul Fendleyadmin@slumpmonkeys.comno<![CDATA[012 - Paul Fendley]]>Please join us for our first SOLO SHOW on the Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast. We discuss our favorite superstitions, update the Pick Em standings, talk through the concrete economy, and much much more.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, especially our title sponsor for the month. Please visit Rocket Start at www.gorocketstart.com to learn more about how they are changing the culture of concrete businesses.

Please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate you all.

]]>7b4b7198-74c3-42da-9f0a-b60def8b03e4Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:23:34 GMT<p>Please join us for our first SOLO SHOW on the Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast. We discuss our favorite superstitions, update the Pick Em standings, talk through the concrete economy, and much much more. </p><p></p><p>Thank you to all of our sponsors, especially our title sponsor for the month. Please visit Rocket Start at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.gorocketstart.com" target="_blank">www.gorocketstart.com</a> to learn more about how they are changing the culture of concrete businesses.</p><p></p><p>Please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate you all.</p>no00:57:40012 - Paul Fendleyfull<![CDATA[011 - Dustin Heiland]]>Please give a warm, Slump Monkeys welcome to the great QC Manager in North Carolina, Dustin "Ox" Heiland! He knows a thing or two cause he's seen a thing or two, including mass concrete walls to prevent liquifaction events, RCC paving, and rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Come for the laughs, stay to get smarter. Connect with Dustin through their website at www.concretesupplyco.com

Thank you to this month's title sponsor: www.GoRocketStart.com

]]>dee5125e-2c12-4323-9cbd-6d987be85da4Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>Please give a warm, Slump Monkeys welcome to the great QC Manager in North Carolina, Dustin "Ox" Heiland! He knows a thing or two cause he's seen a thing or two, including mass concrete walls to prevent liquifaction events, RCC paving, and rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Come for the laughs, stay to get smarter. Connect with Dustin through their website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.concretesupplyco.com" target="_blank">www.concretesupplyco.com</a></p><p></p><p>Thank you to this month's title sponsor: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.GoRocketStart.com" target="_blank">www.GoRocketStart.com</a></p>no01:14:08011 - Dustin Heilandfull<![CDATA[010 - Jennifer Mannatt]]>Give a warm, Slump Monkeys welcome to Jennifer! We talk human performance in the concrete space which is fascinating! The first hour of the show is dedicated to the start of college football as we discuss the Slump Monkeys Pick Em League's best picks, what game in 2026 could convert a non-believer to be a fan of your team, and Joey Bell invents a new rankings system that solves all our problems!

Please connect with Jennifer Mannatt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermanatt/

Last week to sign up for Pick Em: https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060

We appreciate all our sponsors. Go check out our title sponsor for September: www.gorocketstart.com and tell them Slump Monkeys sent you!

]]>0386ce1e-8540-4fc6-a378-fa88320afe66Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:30:00 GMT<p>Give a warm, Slump Monkeys welcome to Jennifer! We talk human performance in the concrete space which is fascinating! The first hour of the show is dedicated to the start of college football as we discuss the Slump Monkeys Pick Em League's best picks, what game in 2026 could convert a non-believer to be a fan of your team, and Joey Bell invents a new rankings system that solves all our problems!</p><p></p><p>Please connect with Jennifer Mannatt here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermanatt/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermanatt/</a></p><p></p><p>Last week to sign up for Pick Em: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&amp;from=espn&amp;context=GROUP_INVITE&amp;edition=espn-en&amp;groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060" target="_blank">https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&amp;from=espn&amp;context=GROUP_INVITE&amp;edition=espn-en&amp;groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060</a></p><p></p><p>We appreciate all our sponsors. Go check out our title sponsor for September: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.gorocketstart.com" target="_blank">www.gorocketstart.com</a> and tell them Slump Monkeys sent you!</p>no02:00:36010 - Jennifer Mannattfull<![CDATA[009 - TJ Crosby]]>Welcome to the show TJ Crosby from Concrete Careers as we discuss life as an HR executive when viewed through a Private Equity lense, how head hunting works, and what Concrete Careers started this month that NO ONE has ever thought to do and you can see that at www.concretecareers.com/jobs

Thank you to our title sponsor for this episode, XBE. Please visit them at www.x-b-e.com to see what Agent XBE can do for you.

Please join the Slump Monkeys College Football Pick Em group on ESPN. Follow us on LinkedIn, Subscribe, rate and review!

]]>4f594453-fe26-43ae-b498-a5da26e72f2bWed, 26 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT<p>Welcome to the show TJ Crosby from Concrete Careers as we discuss life as an HR executive when viewed through a Private Equity lense, how head hunting works, and what Concrete Careers started this month that NO ONE has ever thought to do and you can see that at www.concretecareers.com/jobs</p><p></p><p>Thank you to our title sponsor for this episode, XBE. Please visit them at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.x-b-e.com" target="_blank">www.x-b-e.com</a> to see what Agent XBE can do for you.</p><p></p><p>Please join the Slump Monkeys College Football Pick Em group on ESPN. Follow us on LinkedIn, Subscribe, rate and review!</p><p></p>no01:32:54009 - TJ Crosbyfull<![CDATA[008 - Victor Bretting]]>Victor Bretting joins the podcast to talk life, legacy, and concrete! We appreciate his wisdom and hope you enjoy the conversation.

Learn more and connect with Victor: https://brettingtexanranch.com/

Thank you to our title sponsor, XBE. Talk with Agent XBE today! https://www.x-b-e.com/

Join the LinkedIn community here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slump-monkeys-concrete-podcast

Join the college football pick em: https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060

]]>0a2f59d3-7d3c-4289-86f8-f14a42fabd03Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>Victor Bretting joins the podcast to talk life, legacy, and concrete! We appreciate his wisdom and hope you enjoy the conversation. </p><p></p><p>Learn more and connect with Victor: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://brettingtexanranch.com/" target="_blank">https://brettingtexanranch.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Thank you to our title sponsor, XBE. Talk with Agent XBE today! <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.x-b-e.com/" target="_blank">https://www.x-b-e.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Join the LinkedIn community here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/slump-monkeys-concrete-podcast" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/slump-monkeys-concrete-podcast</a></p><p></p><p>Join the college football pick em: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&amp;from=espn&amp;context=GROUP_INVITE&amp;edition=espn-en&amp;groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060" target="_blank">https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&amp;from=espn&amp;context=GROUP_INVITE&amp;edition=espn-en&amp;groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060</a></p>no01:27:19008 - Victor Brettingfull<![CDATA[007 - Chris Wurtz]]>Please welcome Chris Wurtz to the Slump Monkey Concrete Podcast. Chris is the President of Ready Mix at XBE with a keen focus on improving the business function of Ready Mix so you're actually running your business, not just managing it. We go DEEP on college football in this episode, touch on The Mill Report Blog's latest article on in-transit QC, and cover the sad reality of mental health in the concrete industry.

Thank you again to all of our sponsors, especially our title sponsor XBE. Visit them today at www.x-b-e.com

Join our LinkedIn community: CLICK HERE

Join our College Football Pick Em League (free): CLICK HERE

For Mental Health Resources: CLICK HERE

]]>659915a9-4a76-4640-9a7c-cf6a8947a02aTue, 11 Aug 2026 23:31:28 GMT<p>Please welcome Chris Wurtz to the Slump Monkey Concrete Podcast. Chris is the President of Ready Mix at XBE with a keen focus on improving the business function of Ready Mix so you're actually running your business, not just managing it. We go DEEP on college football in this episode, touch on The Mill Report Blog's latest article on in-transit QC, and cover the sad reality of mental health in the concrete industry.</p><p></p><p>Thank you again to all of our sponsors, especially our title sponsor XBE. Visit them today at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.x-b-e.com" target="_blank">www.x-b-e.com</a></p><p></p><p>Join our LinkedIn community: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/slump-monkeys-concrete-podcast" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p><p></p><p>Join our College Football Pick Em League (free): <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fantasy.espn.com/free-prize-games/sharer?challengeId=289&amp;from=espn&amp;context=GROUP_INVITE&amp;edition=espn-en&amp;groupId=8802b845-9c88-47e8-a0f6-b1d2bcd76060" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p><p></p><p>For Mental Health Resources: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hardhatcourage.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p>no01:19:11007 - Chris Wurtzfull<![CDATA[Episode 006 - Jason Wimberly]]>Come join us for another insightful episode! Paul reviews White Paper of the Month before diving into a great discussion with Jason Wimberly on all things concrete. Please connect with Jason on LinkedIn to let him know you enjoyed his insights on mix designs, working through the Engineer of Record, the importance of trust in our business, and what makes for a successful concrete contractor.

As always, thank you to our sponsors, including our new Title Sponsor for August, XBE. Please visit them on their website at www.x-b-e.com to learn more.

]]>34a32e11-315f-44e8-afdc-fa526c03e6ecTue, 04 Aug 2026 21:55:39 GMT<p>Come join us for another insightful episode! Paul reviews White Paper of the Month before diving into a great discussion with Jason Wimberly on all things concrete. Please connect with Jason on LinkedIn to let him know you enjoyed his insights on mix designs, working through the Engineer of Record, the importance of trust in our business, and what makes for a successful concrete contractor.</p><p></p><p>As always, thank you to our sponsors, including our new Title Sponsor for August, XBE. Please visit them on their website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.x-b-e.com" target="_blank">www.x-b-e.com</a> to learn more.</p>no01:25:01Episode 006 - Jason Wimberlyfull<![CDATA[005 Manny and MCC]]>We are honored to have Manny Tejano from Rocket Start and his great friends from Murphy Concrete Construction. Come along as we discuss how company culture and employee engagement are crucial for talent retention and success. We highlight how people are the foundation of a successful company and where technology plays a significant role in the industry. We finish it off by highlighting the driver rodeo, so if you're like I was a few years ago and don't know what "driver rodeo" means, we'll cover it all for you! Thank you for listening and subscribe, rate, review!

]]>dec85143-7553-4c95-93d6-4f0385df45ecWed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>We are honored to have Manny Tejano from Rocket Start and his great friends from Murphy Concrete Construction. Come along as we discuss how company culture and employee engagement are crucial for talent retention and success. We highlight how people are the foundation of a successful company and where technology plays a significant role in the industry. We finish it off by highlighting the driver rodeo, so if you're like I was a few years ago and don't know what "driver rodeo" means, we'll cover it all for you! Thank you for listening and subscribe, rate, review!</p>no01:05:40005 Manny and MCCfull<![CDATA[004 - Joey Bell]]>The time is now to talk about mental health. Come along and Joey Bell opens up about the greatest safety danger facing our industry that no one talks about: Mental Health.

]]>4d0e7c11-15b9-4b58-a571-acea819e1b57Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The time is now to talk about mental health. Come along and Joey Bell opens up about the greatest safety danger facing our industry that no one talks about: Mental Health.</p>no01:24:29004 - Joey Bellfull<![CDATA[003 - Ron Carlson]]>The conversation covers Ron Carlson's career journey from working in Cook County Jail to becoming an executive at Command Alkon. It explores his transition from truck driver to quality control, from operations to customer satisfaction, and his love for training and developing the future leaders of the concrete industry. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the potential move of the Chicago Bears to Hammond, Indiana, the impact of AI in the concrete industry, life in Mississippi, and the challenges in hiring and retaining drivers. Ron Carlson shares insights on customer-centric approaches and the need for innovative solutions in the industry.

Please visit our title sponsor at www.commandalkon.com to see how they can bring world class innovation and support to your concrete company.

]]>f043631d-f67c-4e20-aa63-0f439bafe4edWed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers Ron Carlson's career journey from working in Cook County Jail to becoming an executive at Command Alkon. It explores his transition from truck driver to quality control, from operations to customer satisfaction, and his love for training and developing the future leaders of the concrete industry. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the potential move of the Chicago Bears to Hammond, Indiana, the impact of AI in the concrete industry, life in Mississippi, and the challenges in hiring and retaining drivers. Ron Carlson shares insights on customer-centric approaches and the need for innovative solutions in the industry.</p><p></p><p>Please visit our title sponsor at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.commandalkon.com" target="_blank">www.commandalkon.com</a> to see how they can bring world class innovation and support to your concrete company.</p>no01:39:05003 - Ron Carlsonfull<![CDATA[002 - Jake Ables]]>The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast features an interview with Jake Abels of Silvi Materials. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the concrete industry, market dynamics, and business operations. The discussion also highlights the importance of industry knowledge, leadership development, and the impact of sales and industry expertise on market dynamics and business operations.

Takeaways

  • Impact of COVID-19 on the concrete industry
  • Resilience of the market and its impact on housing demand
  • Challenges and responsibilities in business development and industry expertise

Please subscribe to the show and give us a 5-star review!

]]>5278fbca-c449-4054-8c5e-e78c9a54219dWed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>The Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast features an interview with Jake Abels of Silvi Materials. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to the concrete industry, market dynamics, and business operations. The discussion also highlights the importance of industry knowledge, leadership development, and the impact of sales and industry expertise on market dynamics and business operations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Impact of COVID-19 on the concrete industry</li><li>Resilience of the market and its impact on housing demand</li><li>Challenges and responsibilities in business development and industry expertise</li></ul><p></p><p>Please subscribe to the show and give us a 5-star review!</p>no01:06:16002 - Jake Ablesfull<![CDATA[001 - Justin Lazenby ]]>Welcome to the first full episode of the Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast! We are so thankful to Justin Lazenby for being our first guest and to Josh Hare for the ride along. Josh and I talk data centers, AI's role in modern business, and the conspiracies surrounding Nikola Tesla's death! Justin and I discuss innovations in cement and SCMs, exploring low-portland cement mixes, navigating parenting in the digital age, and challenges in concrete production and logistics. Last but certainly not least, we want to thank all our sponsors, including our first Title Sponsor: Command Alkon.

You can find our more about our Title Sponsor by visiting their website at www.commandalkon.com and connecting with them on LinkedIn to let them know you appreciate them supporting the show.

]]>56127488-99bf-45f3-a688-54cdcc0feb1cWed, 01 Jul 2026 11:23:56 GMT<p>Welcome to the first full episode of the Slump Monkeys Concrete Podcast! We are so thankful to Justin Lazenby for being our first guest and to Josh Hare for the ride along. Josh and I talk data centers, AI's role in modern business, and the conspiracies surrounding Nikola Tesla's death! Justin and I discuss innovations in cement and SCMs, exploring low-portland cement mixes, navigating parenting in the digital age, and challenges in concrete production and logistics. Last but certainly not least, we want to thank all our sponsors, including our first Title Sponsor: Command Alkon. </p><p></p><p>You can find our more about our Title Sponsor by visiting their website at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.commandalkon.com" target="_blank">www.commandalkon.com</a> and connecting with them on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/command-alkon/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to let them know you appreciate them supporting the show.</p>no01:34:52001 - Justin Lazenby full<![CDATA[Launching July 1st!]]>We're looking forward to launching on July 1st! Here is a taste of what you can expect from the show!

]]>4c93161d-71f6-4297-bfb4-291578079f34Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:21:53 GMT<p>We're looking forward to launching on July 1st! Here is a taste of what you can expect from the show!</p>no00:00:59Launching July 1st!full<![CDATA[Welcome to Slump Monkeys!]]>Welcome to the (soon to be) #1 Concrete Podcast on earth! Your host, Paul Fendley, will carry on the legacy of the Add 10 Gallons Concrete Podcast through his new, weekly show set to begin airing on July 1st. Subscribe today so you don't miss the debut show!

]]>bd674286-aab0-4847-9930-70cbeccddbb1Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:51:47 GMT<p>Welcome to the (soon to be) #1 Concrete Podcast on earth! Your host, Paul Fendley, will carry on the legacy of the Add 10 Gallons Concrete Podcast through his new, weekly show set to begin airing on July 1st. Subscribe today so you don't miss the debut show!</p>no00:01:211Welcome to Slump Monkeys!full