Growing up, if you turned on the TV on a Saturday morning, there was one guy who defined what it meant to be a master of your craft. Tom Silva from This Old House. He’s an absolute legend in the trades. For decades, he’s shown millions of people not just how to build things, but what true pride in your work actually looks like. When my buddy Jeremy and I started our podcast Bucket Talk years ago, long before BRUNT even launched, the goal was simple: shine a light on the hard-working people who build, repair, and maintain this country every single day. Tom’s been doing that his whole damn life. So when Jeremy and I had the chance to meet Tom, it was a massive full-circle moment for us. Watching Jeremy sit down with him, talk shop, and get his take on where the trades are heading was surreal. He’s as humble and genuine in person as he is on the screen, and the guy is still completely obsessed with the craft. Moments like this remind me exactly why we started this journey in the first place. We’re out here fighting every day to build something special for the blue-collar community, and getting to share a mic with someone like Tom who paved the way is an absolute honor. The episode is live now. Go give it a listen, keep grinding, and go get your American Dream.