Redd Man Podcast

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Jan 2026

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The Redd Man Podcast is the place to go for entomology enthusiasts as well as pest control industry professionals. Chris and Kolby give their own unique perspectives on all sorts of insects and arachnids that anyone who spends a lot of time around bugs might encounter. They also talk to the men and women in the field who are on the frontlines in the control effort for unwanted pests at homes and businesses. Give the show a try--and if you like it, please rate and review!

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January 30, 2026Episode 1737 min

Camel Spiders, Wolf Spiders & Josh Graham

The first episode of season three is completely about spiders! This week's "Arachnid Profile" covers a spider with a lot of bizarre internet rumors attached to it that make it seem way more sinister than it actually is. Of course, we're talking about the vicious (not really) Camel Spider! Our "Control Corner" segment concerns a common arachnid in residential structures that almost any seasoned pest control operator is familiar with...the Wolf Spider. As usual, Kolby will cover common customer concerns and various methods for controlling this occasional invader. Finally, in the "Tech Talk" segment, Chris and Kolby talk to Redd Pest Solutions brand new North Division manager, Josh Graham. Josh comes into Redd with nearly ten years of pest control managerial experience and shares not only his excitement for joining Redd, but also his personal interests--including his disdain for cats. All this and much more on this edition of the Redd Man Podcast! Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

December 19, 2025Episode 1624 min

2025 Christmas Special

It's story time on this edition of the Redd Man Podcast! This week Chris has two Christmas stories we're almost certain you've never heard before! Originating from European folklore, "The Christmas Spiders" and "The Christmas Wasp" are two stories told with wildly different tones. Kolby listens and gives his opinion. Was he brought to tears by one of them? Also, Christmas traditions are discussed along with some of your favorite holiday movies. Listen to find out the collective favorites of the Redd Pest Solutions family! All this and more on this special Christmas edition of the Redd Man Podcast! Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

December 5, 2025Episode 1541 min

Mistletoe Marble Moth, Christmas Tree Hitchhikers & Jon Levron

This Christmas-themed episode of the Redd Man Podcast begins with a look at the rare Mistletoe Marble Moth. The name makes you think of Christmas, but when you hear what it looks like--well, it's pretty unfortunate. Or is it? Evolution in natural selection isn't always pretty, but it works! For our "Control Corner" segment, Kolby explains what all possible pests could be lurking within your freshly cut Christmas tree! But don't worry...we also talk about how to handle and/or prevent it from becoming an issue in the first place. Speaking of Christmas trees, what do the associates of Redd Pest Solutions prefer? Artificial, real...or no tree at all? We will talk about that and much more on this edition of the Redd Man Podcast!Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

November 21, 2025Episode 1429 min

Glasswing Butterfly, Asian Lady Beetle & Michael Anderson

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Chris and Kolby talk about their favorite dish for the big day--and reveal what was voted as the favorite for the entire company. On the "Insect Profile" segment they discuss the very interesting Glasswing Butterfly. It's unique from other butterflies because, as it's name suggests, it's wings are transparent and appear almost like glass. The "Control Corner" segment will cover a prominent pest that many operators are familiar with this time of year...the Asian Lady Beetle. Finally on "Tech Talk" Michael Anderson joins the show to talk about his thirty-plus years in the industry and also reveals which A-list celebrity he ran into and had a conversation with not long ago in downtown Natchez, MS. All this and much more on this edition of the "Redd Man Podcast"!Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

November 7, 2025Episode 1340 min

Joey Hedgemon with Liphatech

On this edition of the Redd Man Podcast Chris and Kolby interview Mr. Joey Hedgemon who is the current District Sales and Technical Manager for the Southeast region of the U.S. Joey candidly discusses his most awkward moments in the field, his favorite spot to visit, and reveals his personal connection to the Dallas Cowboys. He's also here to discuss some of Liphatech's newest products as well as some of the old tried and true ones. Hit that play button now to hear all this and much more! Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

October 24, 2025Episode 1229 min

Atlas Moth, Indian Meal Moth & Eli Corley

This week we're talking about moths! First on the "Insect Profile" segment, Chris discusses the largest moth in the world...the Atlas Moth! One of these was recently discovered for the first time in the United States. If you want the inside scoop, listen to find out more! Kolby discusses the Indian Meal moth for the "Control Corner" segment. This stored-product pest affects almost the entire world so no matter where you're listening from, the information he has may be valuable! Also, with Halloween right around the corner, Chris brings up a moth-related paranormal creature? We finish things up with a "Tech Talk" segment featuring Hattiesburg branch manager, Eli Corley who just may be lucky and good! All this and much more on this episode of the Redd Man Podcast!Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

October 10, 2025Episode 1128 min

Remembering Ken Davis, Diving Bell Spider & Black Widow Spider

On this edition of the Redd Man Podcast, Chris, Kolby, and special guest Norman Louviere pay tribute to the late Ken Davis in the wake of his passing on September 24, 2025. Ken was a giant in the industry and will be greatly missed. The rest of the episode is all about arachnids, but specifically the Diving Bell Spider and the notorious Black Widow Spider! Also, with college football back in full swing, Chris and Kolby talk about schools with insect related mascots--and then reveal which mascot Redd Pest Solutions employees think is the best! All this and more on this episode of the Redd Man Podcast! Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

September 26, 2025Episode 1032 min

Giant Petaltail Dragonfly, Silverfish, and Charly Barnett

Chris and Kolby discuss the Giant Petaltail Dragonfly during the "Insect Profile" segment. The "Control Corner" segment is all about the notorious occasional invader...the silverfish. "Tech Talk" features Ms. Charly Barnett where she discloses what she's really afraid of on the job...and it's probably not what you think! Also, a debate from the last episode carries over, but seems to be settled once and for all. All this and more on this episode of The Redd Man Podcast! Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

September 12, 2025Episode 935 min

Stag Beetle, Powder Post Beetle & Brant Whittington

This week Chris and Kolby discuss two very different beetles. On the "Insect Profile" segment it's all about the stag beetle. Known for it's fighting, there are countries in Asia that fight them for sports gambling, and in Japan they're even kept as pets! Tune in for more wild stag beetle facts! In the "Control Corner" segment they discuss the wood destroying powder post beetle. Listen as Kolby explains what to look for and how to control them if they become an issue. Finally during the "Tech Talk", they catch up with pest control route technician Brant Whittington and he divulges the strangest thing he's ever found while rendering a pest service inside a client's home. We're pretty sure you won't be able to guess what it was!Also in this episode, the "one hundred men vs. one gorilla" debate rages on...Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.

August 29, 2025Episode 839 min

Fireflies, Fruit Flies & Eli Goodwin

On this episode, Chris and Kolby begin with an "Insect Profile" on fireflies. Are they really going extinct, or is the media reporting out misleading information? On the "Control Corner" segment they discuss the pesky fruit fly and the best ways to control them. For "Tech Talk", they surprise Eli Goodwin as he nears the completion of his first full year in the pest control industry. As a new technician, he provides some great insight as well as the craziest--and maybe scariest, thing that's happened to him in his first year on the job! All this and much more on this episode of the Redd Man Podcast!Do you have a topic you'd like for us to cover? Or perhaps a technician you'd like us to call? Please email suggestions to reddmanpodcast@reddpest.comAre you a pest control operator in the state of Mississippi? If so, we urge you to please join the Mississippi Pest Control Association if you are not already a member. You have a voice...make sure you're heard!Finally, do you like the show? If so, please rate and review it! It really does help.Aside from the "Call the Redd Man" jingle, the music on this show is provided by Fesilyn Studios.