In The Dirt

Hosted by Mack Plovie

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Oct 2026

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Join Mack Plovie In The Dirt with featured industry guests as they discuss, dissect, and explain trending topics in the construction & mining industries. If you like learning about new technology, industry hot topics, business, heavy equipment, and anything dirt related for that matter. This podcast is worth a listen. Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media and check out our website for more! https://earthmoversmedia.com

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October 17, 20261 hr 22 min

The Cat Wheel Tractor Scraper Advantage w/ Gavin Handley

Why are Cat wheel tractor scrapers such superior earthmoving machines? Mack sits down with Gavin Handley to talk scrapers, or wheel tractor scrapers as Caterpillar refers to them as, on this episode. Mack and Gavin get into the evolution of the scraper from inception to modern day, development of the cushion hitch, why scrapers can more more dirt cheaper and faster than any other machine, and some unique types of scrapers and applications seen around the world. Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/ Learn more about WesTrac CAT https://www.westrac.com.au/

August 22, 202651 min

The Art of Buying, Rebuilding, and Renting Equipment w/ Tyler Alkire

In a world where companies and contractors opt to buy new equipment, the art of finding, rebuilding, and either selling or renting out reliable older heavy equipment is lost in our industry. Mack sits down with Tyler Alkire of Bill Miller Equipment to talk about their business of providing customers with both the parts and rental equipment for large earthmoving or mining projects. Learn more about Bill Miller Equipment https://www.bmillerequipmentsales.com/ Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

July 12, 20261 hr 2 min

Protecting Your Equipment Fleet With Autogreasers w/ Caden Cope

Why is greasing equipment important? Mack sits down with Caden Cope of Auto Guard Installations all about grease and auto greasing systems! Mack and Caden dive into different types of grease for different applications, how auto greasers are installed and how they work, what happens to pins when they don't get greased, maintenance tips for greasing equipment, and more! You can follow Auto Guard Installations on social media at @autoguard_llc to stay up to date with the work they do throughout the USA! Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

May 17, 202652 min

The Cat Undercarriage Advantage w/ Tim Nenne

What makes Cat undercarriage so special? Mack sits down with Tim Nenne, undercarriage market professional with Caterpillar, to talk everything undercarriage on track type tractors. From how Cat is incorporating technology like the track wear sensor, selecting the right undercarriage, importance of toe and camber on large dozers, wear patterns on electric drive vs mechanical drive dozer undercarriage, to how to extend the life of your undercarriage. Mack and Tim cover it all in this episode! Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

April 28, 20261 hr 2 min

Mining Coal, The West Virginia Way w/ Brian (Bubba) Shorter

What's it like to grow up mining coal in West Virginia? Mack sits down with Brian Shorter to talk coal mining in West Virginia. From the unique styles of coal mining in West Virginia, why coal is washed, types of coal, to what's changed about the industry, they cover it all in this episode. Visit our website to learn more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

April 6, 202641 min

Growing up in the Family Metal Recycling Business w/ Jordyn Scott

How is scrap metal recycled? What is it like to grow up and work in the family metal recycling business? Mack sits down with Jordyn Scott of Inland Iron and Metal to talk about her upbringing in the family business. Learn more about Inland Iron and Metal here https://inlandiron.com/ Visit our website here https://earthmoversmedia.com/

February 23, 202632 min

Engaging The Workforce With Effective Safety Training w/ Rachel Housman

How do you change safety culture in an organization? What style of training is most effective? Mack sits down with Rachel Housman of Ally Safety to talk about her upbringing in the industry, why safety training is so important and how to make it exciting again, what teaching styles are most effective, how to change safety culture in an organization, differences between Gen Z and boomers with their approach to safety, and more! Learn more about Ally Safety here https://allysafety.com/?srsltid=AfmBOook9G6JOCnclbqCWlE5mbrUo4Fu5o93MG_V0hFx5BaEJyi3S0_Z Visit our website https://earthmoversmedia.com/

February 8, 20261 hr 0 min

Working for Australia's Biggest Cat Dealer w/ Gavin Handley

What is it like working for Australia's biggest Cat dealer? What was old school Aussie earthmoving like? Mack sits down with Gavin Handley of Westrac Cat to talk about his long career working for the many Caterpillar dealerships leading up to Westrac Cat, what old school Aussie earthmoving was like, key differences between Aussie and North American earthmoving, the Cat dealer model, collecting scale models. and more! Visit our website here https://earthmoversmedia.com/ Learn more about Westrac Cat here https://www.westrac.com.au/

January 11, 202638 min

Rebuilding North America's Biggest Equipment w/ Matt Fraser

What does it take to rebuild Cat 797? A whole lot of parts and great people. Mack sits down with Matt Fraser of Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals on this episode to talk about what it takes to rebuild Cat 797, Matt's career in the industry, how Heavy Metal's Red Deer facility is setup for success, training and developing technicians on the shop floor, and more Learn more about Heavy Metal Equipment here! https://heavymetalequipment.ca/ Visit our website for more https://earthmoversmedia.com/

December 28, 202546 min

Repairing Australia's Biggest Diggers w/ Patrick Coward

How do you diagnose, repair, and fix the biggest diggers in Australia? Mack sits down with Patrick Coward of North Australian Heavy Mechanical to talk about his career working across Australia wrenching on the biggest diggers (excavators) in the country, how to diagnose problems, levelling up your skills as a mechanic, and more! Connect with Pat on instagram @pats_instabythegram or Youtube @patrickcoward4309 Find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or visit our website https://earthmoversmedia.com/