{"podcast":{"title":"Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast","slug":"did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887","podcast_index_feed_id":5997887,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/escogroup/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.escogroup.org/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/escogroup/20230130_020159_e1d28a7f2073d22344cad55e2782555f.jpg","author":"ESCO Institute","episode_count":207,"summary":"The ESCO Institute \"Did you Know?\" podcast provides HVACR professionals access to reliable, up-to-date, and relevant information, directly from trusted sources. The world of HVACR has been changing at an exponential rate over the last few years; new SEER ratings, flammable refrigerants, and an array of technological advances. Keeping up with all the changes in regulation, manufacturing, refrigerants and how to properly prepare students and technicians has became daunting. Many of our guests are speakers and exhibitors at the HVAC EXCELLENCE National HVACR Education Conference and represent every sector of the HVACR industry. Thanks for joining in!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T04:19:14.070422+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887"},"episode":{"title":"The Skilled Trades Awakening: Greg Crumpton on HVAC, AI & the Future Workforce","slug":"the-skilled-trades-awakening-greg-crumpton-on-hvac-ai-the-future-workforce","published_at":"2026-05-22T16:24:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887/the-skilled-trades-awakening-greg-crumpton-on-hvac-ai-the-future-workforce","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/escogroup/2850084","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/184912/2850084/escogroup/2026_05_22_16_22_15_4e23a69f-0788-4430-b2b9-af0cc0344ed4.mp3","summary":"In this inspiring and forward-thinking episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Greg Crumpton of Service Logic to explore the growing momentum behind skilled trades careers and why HVAC is finally getting the attention it deserves. From AI and data centers to mentorship and workforce development, Greg shares powerful insights on how the trades are evolving — and why the next generation is beginning to see them in a whole new light. We explore: • Why the skilled labor shortage has become one of the biggest conversations in the country • How AI, data centers and advanced technology are reshaping HVAC careers • The importance of exposing young people to the opportunities within the trades • Why hands-on, kinesthetic learning is critical for workforce development • The role social media and personal branding play in attracting the next generation • How mentorship and one-on-one conversations can change someone’s career path • Why the trades are becoming more respected, innovative and financially rewarding than ever before • The balance between advancing technology and maintaining human connection Greg also shares stories from his outreach efforts with students, parents and young professionals, offering practical advice for educators, contractors and industry leaders looking to inspire future technicians and tradespeople. Whether you're an HVAC professional, educator, student or someone curious about the future of skilled trades, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement and real-world perspective. Learn more at https://www.gregcrumpton.com . #HVAC #SkilledTrades #WorkforceDevelopment #ServiceLogic #HVACCareers #ESCO #ESCOInstitute #Mentorship #DataCenters ----------------------------------------------------------------…","meta_description":"In this inspiring and forward-thinking episode recorded live at the 2026 National HVAC Education Conference, we sit down with Greg Crumpton of Service Log…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1556,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887/episodes/the-skilled-trades-awakening-greg-crumpton-on-hvac-ai-the-future-workforce/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/did-you-know-the-esco-hvac-podcast-5997887/the-skilled-trades-awakening-greg-crumpton-on-hvac-ai-the-future-workforce.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}