The Heavy Equipment Podcast

Hosted by Jo Borrás, Mike Switzer

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Jun 2026

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Whether we're exploring the latest in equipment technology, talking about the trends that propel the industry forward, or uncovering stories about the dedicated individuals who keep the dirt moving, and wheels of America turning, this is where the roar of the engines and the pulse of progress come together. It is sublime. It is surreal. It's the Heavy Equipment Podcast ... with Mike and Jo!

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September 8, 2026Episode 947 min

Roadhouse Blues, Tom Pacheco, and Terminator Flesh Goo

On today's exciting HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast, we pay tribute to legendary blind blues man Jeff Healey, talk technician training with EV expert Tom Pacheco, and explain how Caterpillar's new Battery Energy Power Unit is here to take us to the moon. SOME OF OUR FAVORITE GEAR : Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate Blank: https://amzn.to/3TeHFnx Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/4xGOyNB Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/4gQRLCK

June 12, 2026Episode 847 min

Nothing Smells Like a Deere, Hammer Down, and Road Trains

On today's thrilling HEP-isode of the Heavy Equipment Podcast, Mike Bush from Hammer Down talks about how the logistics industry offers something for everyone, Mike and Jo talk up the new 91,000 lb. GCWR bill in Congress, and why John Deere could have had a bit more fun with its new soap.

May 30, 2026Episode 745 min

Hotels, Compact Pickups, and Self-driving Semis

On today's exciting HEP-isode, the boys try to figure out what that chair in the hotel room is for and get sidetracked by old Builder's Square flashbacks while Mike gets worked up about the proliferation of dually pickups and Jo sits down with Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli to talk about their new Amazon deal, L4 autonomous semi trucks, and the company's billion dollar IPO.

May 13, 2026Episode 61 hr 1 min

The numberless HEP-isode, Steel, and Special Guest: Volvo Trucks

On our first-ever numberless HEP-isode, the boys head to opposite coasts to hit bothe the AISTech show in PA and the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, spend some time in an all-new VNL sleeper cab with Volvo Vice President Jared Ruiz, and take a deep dive into what it takes to make electric trucks work in the real world. All this PLUS life at 160 mph with the good people from Chase and Sanborn.

April 24, 2026Episode 51 hr 0 min

HEP-isode 41 | Fleet Leases, MOOG, and America's 250th

In this exciting HEP-isode, the boys discuss the perils of mixed fleet leasing, Kenworth's jaw-dropping TourAmerica paint scheme celebrating America's 250th birthday, and MOOG Construction stops by to tell us more about their new ZQUIP technology, which allows a single machine to operate on diesel, gas, or battery electric power. PLUS: the original Roto Sweep !

April 7, 2026Episode 433 min

HEP-isode 40 | $7 Gas, Moon Conspiracies, and John Deere Headsets

On today's first-ever FORTIETH HEP-isode, $7/gallon gas and diesel is pushing Americans to their breaking point, Caterpillar and Komatsu are in a while different kind of space race, and John Deere's latest VR headsets promise to change the way we think of operator training – and operator deployment – forever.

March 30, 2026Episode 349 min

HEP-isode 39 | Kenworth C580, the Cool Truck Advantage, and Harbinger's CEO

It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks for The Heavy Equipment Podcast with back to back trade shows, some all-new heavy haul trucks from Kenworth, the new Acela Dispatcher 4x4, and Harbinger's new gas-electric hybrid box van. We've got all this and more on today's Over The Top HEP-isode!

March 18, 2026Episode 233 min

HEP-isode 38 | Smart Cats, Paint Chemistry, and a word from ITT

In this thrilling HEP-isode, we discuss the old $5 DVD bins, talk about the lessons some of the old guys on the job can teach, and why Caterpillar's new, AI-powered construction equipment is something you'd better learn to love sooner than later.

February 27, 2026Episode 131 min

HEP-isode 37 | Season 4, AI troubles, and Paul Hogan Lives!

On the first, life-altering HEP-isode of season 4, we try to figure out why so many young people are trying to use ChatGPT to get jobs, why autonomous trucks need to take baby steps, and what Andy Rooney would have had to say about all this. All this PLUS our new sound guy, Tim, and an update on the Heavy Equipment Podcast race car – welcome to season 4!

January 18, 2025Episode 942 min

HEP-isode 36 | Trains, Troubles, and Snap-on Tools

On the first thrilling HEP-isode of 2025, we explore one of the most pressing issues in the trucking industry: parking! We also cover the failures of policy and regulation in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the historical neglect of rail, and whether or not we actually need any of the stuff we need. All this and more – welcome to 2025!