Episodes
Sept. 2, 2026
The Weekly Yap 9-2-26
This week on The Weekly Yap w/ Joel & Callie, Callie shares the story of her trip to Disney World to see Hanson, giving Joel and Callie plenty to talk about when it comes to Disney, music, and creating memorable experiences. They also explore how Disney uses decorative, polished, colored, and textured concrete to give different areas of the parks their own distinct feel. In Concrete Careers Corner, they tackle the question of whether companies should post salary ranges in job listings and why so...
Aug. 27, 2026
Bonus Yap 8-27-26
In this special bonus episode of The Weekly Yap, Joel and Callie take advantage of being together in person for a shorter, more laid-back conversation. Callie shares the story of her very first Costco experience, they talk about their mutual love for Dolly Parton, and then jump into a rapid-fire Yap Debate. They wrap things up with a few random personal revelations in this fun special episode. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 17IQCCMHBNHCOIVN
Aug. 24, 2026
The Weekly Yap 8-24-26
This week on The Weekly Yap w/ Joel & Callie, Joel and Callie dive into the craziest medical things that have ever happened to them, sparked by Joel’s recent kidney stone experience and giving Callie a chance to share one of her own wild medical stories. Joel then shares a Concrete Cool Thing about EMAS, the crushable concrete runway system designed to stop airplanes when they overrun a runway. In Concrete Careers Corner, they talk about why good candidates sometimes get passed over and why hiri...
Aug. 18, 2026
The Weekly Yap 8-18-26
This week on The Weekly Yap w/ Joel & Callie, the conversation starts with one of the best topics possible: the best concerts you've ever attended, sparked by Callie’s recent experience seeing Tim McGraw. Joel and Callie swap concert stories, talk about what makes a live show memorable, and share some of their favorite musical experiences. Then they dive into the concrete behind the Burj Khalifa, discuss whether you can really get to know a candidate through a traditional interview, and debate t...
Aug. 3, 2026
The Weekly Yap 8-3-26
What makes someone the kind of coworker everyone wants on their team? This week, Joel and Callie share the qualities that matter most in the workplace, from attitude and reliability to communication and coachability. They also take a closer look at the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal and how its massive concrete locks continue to keep global trade moving more than a century later. Plus, they discuss the one quality that's often more important than experience and settle three more Build It...
July 28, 2026
The Weekly Yap 7-28-26
What do Keebler Soft Batch cookies, shopping malls, and DVD collections all have in common? They're just a few of the things Joel and Callie wish hadn't disappeared. This week, they take a nostalgic trip through some of their favorite discontinued products and experiences, discuss why some things are worth bringing back, and invite listeners to share what they miss most. They also spotlight one of the greatest achievements in concrete engineering, the nearly 2,000-year-old Pantheon in Rome, ans...
July 20, 2026
The Weekly Yap 7-20-26
Social media. We can't live with it...and we definitely can't seem to live without it. This week, Joel and Callie dive into everything they love and hate about today's social platforms, showcase one of the most unique concrete bridges in the world, answer a career question everyone eventually faces, and debate phone calls vs. texts, paying with checks, and listening to music while you work. It's another fast-paced episode packed with business, recruiting, concrete, and plenty of yapping. The ...
July 14, 2026
The Weekly Yap 7-13-26
This week on The Weekly Yap w/Joel & Callie, we're talking all things soccer. Has it finally become a major sport in the United States? We discuss why MLS continues to grow, why younger generations are embracing soccer more than ever, and what businesses can learn from recognizing changing trends. We also spotlight one of the greatest feats of concrete engineering in history, answer a business development question about making a lasting impression after networking events, and wrap things up with...
July 9, 2026
The Weekly Yap 7-6-26
Welcome to the very first episode of The Weekly Yap w/Joel & Callie! We're kicking things off by introducing the show and what you can expect each week before diving into a hot topic we're calling the "Pretty Girl Tax." Do women really get more responses on LinkedIn and in sales outreach, or is there more to the story? We also spotlight a cool piece of concrete history, tackle a common business development question, and wrap things up with a rapid-fire round of Build It or Break It, where we sha...