<![CDATA[Kraken off the clock]]>Kraken Off The Clock is a blue collar podcast built around real conversations from the hydraulic and industrial world. From crazy repair stories and hard lessons to work ethic, heavy equipment, business, and life outside the job site, this podcast gives an honest look into the people and industries that keep the world running. No fake internet personalities. Just real talk from real workers once the clock is off.

]]>kraken-company.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:46:36 GMTMon, 18 May 2026 01:07:36 GMT60Slade<p>Kraken Off The Clock is a blue collar podcast built around real conversations from the hydraulic and industrial world. From crazy repair stories and hard lessons to work ethic, heavy equipment, business, and life outside the job site, this podcast gives an honest look into the people and industries that keep the world running. No fake internet personalities. Just real talk from real workers once the clock is off.</p>episodicSladesladewoodall@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Reacting To Blue Collar Fails]]>Jeremy is now back after he was gone for a week, and he came bakc strong with great stories and they did react to blue collar fails that did enjoy a good laugh and it was austins 30th birthday to say rip to his 20s...

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Subscribe and comment below!!!!!

]]>9aad2e30-eb49-4209-82bf-3eb2e4180827Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Jeremy is now back after he was gone for a week, and he came bakc strong with great stories and they did react to blue collar fails that did enjoy a good laugh and it was austins 30th birthday to say rip to his 20s...</p><p>thanks to our sources that let us for our sounds</p><p></p><p>Subscribe and comment below!!!!!</p>no00:38:437Reacting To Blue Collar Failsfull<![CDATA[Business talk with Slade]]>The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including high school experiences, challenges of working outside, starting a small company, running multiple businesses, views on blue-collar work, vehicle preferences, and future plans after high school. The conversation covers topics such as the future of the company, toxic leadership, parenting styles, work stress, and personal anecdotes. It also delves into the importance of employee engagement and the impact of company culture on employee motivation and satisfaction.

Takeaways

  • Starting a small company requires perseverance and dedication.
  • Blue-collar work is seen as a viable and valuable career path.
  • Running multiple businesses at a young age requires focus and determination. Company succession planning is crucial for long-term growth and sustainability.
  • Toxic leadership can have a detrimental impact on employee morale and productivity.

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]]>a4e1e77c-6068-41a6-88d2-bd1f1ee80671Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including high school experiences, challenges of working outside, starting a small company, running multiple businesses, views on blue-collar work, vehicle preferences, and future plans after high school. The conversation covers topics such as the future of the company, toxic leadership, parenting styles, work stress, and personal anecdotes. It also delves into the importance of employee engagement and the impact of company culture on employee motivation and satisfaction.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Starting a small company requires perseverance and dedication.</li><li>Blue-collar work is seen as a viable and valuable career path.</li><li>Running multiple businesses at a young age requires focus and determination. Company succession planning is crucial for long-term growth and sustainability.</li><li>Toxic leadership can have a detrimental impact on employee morale and productivity.</li></ul><p></p><p>Creadits to WRX4APRSLKDM61EQ, A3J87LL22KXJAEXK for the audio effects</p>no00:55:056Business talk with Sladefull<![CDATA[The Challenges nobody talks about ]]>In this episode of Kraken Off The Clock, we sit down and talk about what’s been going on lately, how the week has been treating us, bringing on a new hire, and some of the realities that come with working in the blue collar world. From jobsite stories to everyday challenges and random conversations in between, this episode is packed with real talk and honest perspectives.

If you enjoy blue collar stories, business discussions, and unfiltered conversations, make sure to subscribe and let us know what topics you’d like to hear in future episodes.

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]]>dafaf6e9-230f-46bc-885e-f3734ebe4e2eWed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Kraken Off The Clock, we sit down and talk about what’s been going on lately, how the week has been treating us, bringing on a new hire, and some of the realities that come with working in the blue collar world. From jobsite stories to everyday challenges and random conversations in between, this episode is packed with real talk and honest perspectives.</p><p></p><p>If you enjoy blue collar stories, business discussions, and unfiltered conversations, make sure to subscribe and let us know what topics you’d like to hear in future episodes.</p><p>ITLCAWD307CFROXG, N4X7EBS4GW94SYRV, NRVOPQREYEKJQ1ZT</p>no01:11:085The Challenges nobody talks about full<![CDATA[Major things happed this week... (Ep 4)]]>The conversation covers a range of topics including social media, race cars, emergency situations, GPS fails, car culture, and blue-collar work. The hosts share personal experiences, insights, and safety tips related to these themes.

Takeaways

  • Constructive criticism on social media can be beneficial.
  • Race cars and emergency situations require careful handling and attention to safety.
  • GPS reliability and car culture are evolving with technology.
  • Blue-collar work offers opportunities for friendship, good income, and fun, but requires common sense and safety awareness.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Social Media and Constructive Criticism
]]>a3f75e36-74cb-4fc1-9f23-e545f2c5b91fWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics including social media, race cars, emergency situations, GPS fails, car culture, and blue-collar work. The hosts share personal experiences, insights, and safety tips related to these themes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Constructive criticism on social media can be beneficial.</li><li>Race cars and emergency situations require careful handling and attention to safety.</li><li>GPS reliability and car culture are evolving with technology.</li><li>Blue-collar work offers opportunities for friendship, good income, and fun, but requires common sense and safety awareness.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Social Media and Constructive Criticism</li></ul>no01:14:084Major things happed this week... (Ep 4)full<![CDATA[Deep diving into kraken spec guest!]]>Episode three of Cracking Off the Clock features a lively conversation between the hosts and their office staff, covering topics such as customer interactions, industry insights, and the dynamics between the office and shop staff. The hosts share their experiences and perspectives on various aspects of their work, providing valuable insights into the world of hydraulics and customer service. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including experiences with unique aircraft, working in a hangar, social interactions, technical challenges, and personal anecdotes. The hosts discuss the nature of their work, the challenges they face, and the importance of understanding the machines they work with.

Takeaways

  • Industry Insights
  • Customer Interactions Unique aircraft and experiences in a hangar
  • Challenges and social interactions in the workplace

Chapters

  • 00:00 Customer Interactions and Experiences
  • 46:04 Technical Challenges and Work Environment
  • 57:07 Blue Collar Work and Life Experiences
]]>c16dccb0-8696-4da5-9065-7b48ed34531fWed, 03 Jun 2026 10:15:00 GMT<p>Episode three of Cracking Off the Clock features a lively conversation between the hosts and their office staff, covering topics such as customer interactions, industry insights, and the dynamics between the office and shop staff. The hosts share their experiences and perspectives on various aspects of their work, providing valuable insights into the world of hydraulics and customer service. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including experiences with unique aircraft, working in a hangar, social interactions, technical challenges, and personal anecdotes. The hosts discuss the nature of their work, the challenges they face, and the importance of understanding the machines they work with.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Industry Insights</li><li>Customer Interactions Unique aircraft and experiences in a hangar</li><li>Challenges and social interactions in the workplace</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Customer Interactions and Experiences</li><li>46:04 Technical Challenges and Work Environment</li><li>57:07 Blue Collar Work and Life Experiences</li></ul>no01:22:323Deep diving into kraken spec guest!full<![CDATA[The World Of Blue Collar.]]>The world of blue collar work, including challenges, safety, profitability, and common experiences. into the misconceptions and hazards of blue collar work, as well as the profitability and career paths in the industry, also the impact of weather conditions, job site challenges, and frustrations, as well as common experiences and pet peeves in blue collar work. We also delve into the history of hydraulic fittings and their connection to World War II, highlighting the significance of standardization. It then explores the impact of social media on blue-collar culture, discussing the portrayal of unrealistic scenarios and the misuse of equipment for entertainment. Then we also addresses equipment maintenance challenges, including neglect and sabotage, and emphasizes the importance of proper care and maintenance. Additionally, it shares insights on diagnosing equipment issues and the value of seeking help when needed. Overall, the conversation provides a unique perspective on the blue-collar industry and its challenges, offering valuable insights and practical advice.

Takeaways

  • Misconceptions and hazards of blue collar work
  • Profitability and career paths in the industry
  • Impact of weather conditions on job site challenges
  • Common experiences and pet peeves in blue collar work Hydraulic fittings have a historical connection to World War II, emphasizing the importance of standardization.
  • Social media can impact blue-collar culture, portraying unrealistic scenarios and misuse of equipment for entertainment.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Kraken Off the Clock
  • 06:11 Job Site Incidents and Safety Measures
  • 14:22 Attitude and Mindset in Blue Collar Work
  • 21:31 Challenges of Heat and Weather Conditions
  • 27:45 Common Blue Collar Experiences
  • 45:07 Hydraulic Fittings and World War II
  • 50:41 Takeaways and Summary
]]>7ba9c31d-02b0-44f8-80cd-ce6a7b5b75d0Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The world of blue collar work, including challenges, safety, profitability, and common experiences. into the misconceptions and hazards of blue collar work, as well as the profitability and career paths in the industry, also the impact of weather conditions, job site challenges, and frustrations, as well as common experiences and pet peeves in blue collar work. We also delve into the history of hydraulic fittings and their connection to World War II, highlighting the significance of standardization. It then explores the impact of social media on blue-collar culture, discussing the portrayal of unrealistic scenarios and the misuse of equipment for entertainment. Then we also addresses equipment maintenance challenges, including neglect and sabotage, and emphasizes the importance of proper care and maintenance. Additionally, it shares insights on diagnosing equipment issues and the value of seeking help when needed. Overall, the conversation provides a unique perspective on the blue-collar industry and its challenges, offering valuable insights and practical advice.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Misconceptions and hazards of blue collar work</li><li>Profitability and career paths in the industry</li><li>Impact of weather conditions on job site challenges</li><li>Common experiences and pet peeves in blue collar work Hydraulic fittings have a historical connection to World War II, emphasizing the importance of standardization.</li><li>Social media can impact blue-collar culture, portraying unrealistic scenarios and misuse of equipment for entertainment.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Kraken Off the Clock</li><li>06:11 Job Site Incidents and Safety Measures</li><li>14:22 Attitude and Mindset in Blue Collar Work</li><li>21:31 Challenges of Heat and Weather Conditions</li><li>27:45 Common Blue Collar Experiences</li><li>45:07 Hydraulic Fittings and World War II</li><li>50:41 Takeaways and Summary</li></ul>no01:26:092The World Of Blue Collar.full<![CDATA[The Start of Kraken Off The Clock. ]]>The first episode of Kraken Off the Clock introduces the hosts, Austin and Jeremy, and their plans for the podcast. They discuss their career journeys in the construction and heavy equipment industry, starting a business, and the challenges they faced. They also share their first job experiences, the importance of educating others about hydraulics, and the field fixes and challenges they encounter in their work. The conversation covers customer service challenges, the impact of human error, and the potential of AI in the industry. It delves into anecdotes related to customer interactions, mistakes that lead to equipment damage, and the role of AI in the field. The hosts share insights and experiences, providing a unique perspective on the industry.

Takeaways

  • Blue collar and white collar employees at Kraken Hydraulics
  • Experiences and challenges in the construction and heavy equipment industry Customer service challenges
  • Impact of human error
  • Potential of AI in the industry

Chapters

  • 00:00 Field Fixes and Challenges
  • 46:08 Potential of AI in the Industry
]]>7d478d78-97d1-411f-919e-8e2d3303dcccWed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The first episode of Kraken Off the Clock introduces the hosts, Austin and Jeremy, and their plans for the podcast. They discuss their career journeys in the construction and heavy equipment industry, starting a business, and the challenges they faced. They also share their first job experiences, the importance of educating others about hydraulics, and the field fixes and challenges they encounter in their work. The conversation covers customer service challenges, the impact of human error, and the potential of AI in the industry. It delves into anecdotes related to customer interactions, mistakes that lead to equipment damage, and the role of AI in the field. The hosts share insights and experiences, providing a unique perspective on the industry.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Blue collar and white collar employees at Kraken Hydraulics</li><li>Experiences and challenges in the construction and heavy equipment industry Customer service challenges</li><li>Impact of human error</li><li>Potential of AI in the industry</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Field Fixes and Challenges</li><li>46:08 Potential of AI in the Industry</li></ul>no00:56:571The Start of Kraken Off The Clock. full