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Two recycling industry Veterans Brett Ekart and Nick Snyder explore Idaho businesses and organizations that are PUTTIN' IN THE WORK to keep Idaho environmentally and economically viable at the same time.....take a listen to how these entrepreneurs, business owners, and operators are making things happen in the great State of Idaho!
Metal Monday Episode #52 with Nick and Brett, December 27th, 2023
It's the last Metal Monday of the year and Brett and Nick are back to finish 2023 off. Copper is slowly getting close to $4 but we will have to wait and see if it makes it. The markets are looking like they will stay strong through February on the ferrous side. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
04:4527/12/2023
Metal Monday Episode #51 with Nick and Brett, December 18th, 2023
It's the last Metal Monday before Christmas and Nick and Brett are back to talk metals markets. The guys discuss what to expect in the end of 2023 and what's to come in 2024. Ferrous is up in December, nickel is struggling, aluminum is hanging in there and PGMs are up. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
06:1018/12/2023
Metal Monday Episode #50 with Nick and Brett, December 11th, 2023
Another bloody Monday for the metals market, but palladium is up, the economy is slowing down. Will the copper bet pay out? Tune in to find out! If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
09:3811/12/2023
Metal Monday Episode #49 with Nick and Brett, December 4th, 2023
It's yet another bloody Monday and Brett and Nick are back to share market updates, Zorba is up, aluminum is down and a new copper bet just dropped. Tune in to check it out! If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:5204/12/2023
Metal Monday Episode #48 with Nick and Brett, November 27th, 2023
It's the last Metal Monday of November and Nick and Brett are back to discuss how the markets looking for December, and give updates on the 75 hard challenge. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
08:2827/11/2023
Recycled Idaho | Jake Bronstein of Recycled Indiana | Episode 4
On this episode of Recycled Idaho, Nick sits down with Jake Bronstein, face of Recycled Indiana and owner and operator of Merrillville Metals Recycling, as they discuss his journey of turning his 13 year old self's dream into a reality. He shares insights on getting into the industry from the outside, starting his business during Covid, and the benefits of collaboration across the metals community. Produced by Recycled Media.
39:0322/11/2023
Metal Monday Episode #47 with Nick and Brett, November 20th, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and Nick and Brett are back. The guys talk metals pricing and what's driving it, tune in to find out. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:4020/11/2023
Metal Monday Episode #46 with Nick and Brett, November 13th, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and Nick and Brett are back. The guys talk metals pricing and give a sneak peak of our new tire shredding facility from the outside. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
03:3213/11/2023
Metal Monday Episode #45 with Nick and Brett, November 6th, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and Nick and Brett are back. The guys talk about the new tire shredder, global markets and how they're making exports tricky, and the importance of marketing your business. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
08:5906/11/2023
Metal Monday Episode #44 with Nick and Brett, October 30th, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and Nick and Brett are in Caldwell to give you all a a sneak peak of the brand new tire shredding facility! If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
04:5930/10/2023
Metal Monday Episode #43 with Nick and Brett, October 23rd, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and Nick and Brett are back to give an update on the Hard 75 challenge, how metals pricing is looking, and what they're expecting in the end of the year. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:3423/10/2023
Metal Monday Episode #42 with Nick and Brett, October 16th, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and Nick and Brett are back to talk metals market pricing. Tune in to hear how things are looking. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:3916/10/2023
Metal Monday Episode #41 with Nick and Brett, October 9th, 2023
It's the first greenish Monday in awhile and the guys are back to talk about ferrous, copper and oil pricing, the amount of gamblers in the scrap industry, and give an update on their progress with the Hard 75 challenge. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
08:5109/10/2023
Metal Monday Episode #40 with Nick and Brett, October 2nd, 2023
Another bloody Monday as the strength of dollar is killing metals pricing, plus lots of unease and volatility with war in Ukraine, the UAW strike and other factors at play. Tune in to hear the guys' thoughts as we look ahead to the rest of October. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
06:2002/10/2023
Metal Monday Episode #39 with Nick and Brett, September 25th, 2023
It's ANOTHER bloody Monday with pricing getting crushed across the board, from PGMs to base metals. The outlook for October is still unclear regarding ferrous. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
03:3925/09/2023
Metal Monday Episode #38 with Nick and Brett, September 18th, 2023
On this Metal Monday, Nick and Brett are back in Boise and ready to talk about Scrap Expo, the metals markets, and the outlook for fall. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on A Scrap Life, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
10:4918/09/2023
Metal Monday Episode #37 with Nick and Brett, September 12th, 2023 | Live from Scrap Expo
On this Metal Tuesday, Nick and Brett are at Scrap Expo! Tune in to hear how the shows going and how the markets are looking. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on a podcast at Scrap Expo next week in Louisville, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
03:2612/09/2023
Metal Monday Episode #36 with Nick and Brett, September 5th, 2023
On this Metal Tuesday, aluminum and nickel are off, ferrous is feeling somewhat positive in the west and the dollar has gained some strength. The guys also talk college football and what it takes to be a leader. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or be on a podcast at Scrap Expo next week in Louisville, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
10:4905/09/2023
Metal Monday Episode #35 with Nick and Brett, August 28th, 2023
On this week's Metal Monday, Brett and Nick talk parenting, the metals market and the transition between summer and fall. Copper is still hanging in there, but not looking good for Brett's bet. Ferrous is looking sideways to up in the month of September, but still could change. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or have any questions you'd like the guys to answer, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
08:0128/08/2023
Metal Monday Episode #34 with Nick and Brett, August 21st, 2023
It's a rainy Monday in Idaho and Brett and Nick are back to discuss the market. Coppers hanging in there still, PGMs are soft and the market in September looks uncertain following upcoming mill closures. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or have any questions you'd like the guys to answer, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
04:5921/08/2023
Metal Monday Episode #33 with Nick and Brett, August 14th, 2023
Today on Metal Monday, Nick and Brett are back to discuss the metals markets. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or have any questions you'd like the guys to answer, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:5614/08/2023
Metal Monday Episode #32 with Nick and Brett, August 7th, 2023
On this Metal Monday, the guys make a new copper bet! Ferrous is still looking sideways, but could be going up. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or have any questions you'd like the guys to answer, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
05:5707/08/2023
Metal Monday Episode #31 with Nick and Brett, July 31st, 2023
On this Metal Monday, copper is up, the guys talk China updates and ferrous is still sideways. If you'd like to guest star on Metal Monday or have any questions you'd like the guys to answer, text us at: (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
04:4031/07/2023
Metal Monday Episode #30 with Nick and Brett, July 24th, 2023
On this Metal Monday, the market is actually slightly green for once. Copper is hanging in there and the guys talk interest rate changes coming later this week. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
05:2424/07/2023
Metal Monday Episode #29 with Nick and Brett, July 17th, 2023
On this Metal Monday, Nick is in Benton Harbor, Michigan with Jake Bronstein to tour his yard. Brett calls in and the guys talk about the metals market. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
06:5717/07/2023
Metal Monday Episode #28 with Nick and Brett, July 10th, 2023
Nick is joined by Brett for another Metal Monday as they discuss the true meaning of hustle. The ferrous market is still sideways, aluminum is soft and copper is still hanging in there. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:5410/07/2023
Metal Monday Episode #27 with Nick and Brett, July 3rd, 2023
It's another Metal Monday and the ferrous market is looking sideways. Tune in to hear why aluminum is getting crushed. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
05:3603/07/2023
Hustle Harder: Isaak Martinez
On this episode of Hustle Harder, Tom and Nick choose Isaak Martinez for the award due to his hard work, determination and positive attitude. Congratulations Isaak!
02:1830/06/2023
Recycled Idaho | Royce Porkert of Junk Holler | Episode 3
On this episode of Recycled Idaho, Nick sits down with Royce Porkert, owner and operator of Junk Holler to discuss his start in the junk hauling business, his marketing and branding strategies that have helped his company succeed, and how important family time and enjoying life outside of work is to your wellbeing.
27:3429/06/2023
Metal Monday Episode #26 with Nick and Brett, June 26th, 2023
It's another bloody Monday for the metals market. Tune in to hear why nickel is getting crushed and predictions for the July ferrous market. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
06:1926/06/2023
Metal Monday Episode #25 with Nick and Brett, June 19th, 2023
It's another bloody Monday for the metals market. Tune into to hear predictions for steel. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
07:5219/06/2023
Metal Monday Episode #24 with Nick and Brett, June 12th, 2023
Interest rates are continuing to rise on this episode of Metal Monday. Brett and Nick place a new copper bet. Tune in to hear their thoughts about pricing being off in June. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311. Produced by Recycled Media.
08:2712/06/2023
Metal Monday Episode #23 with Nick and Brett, June 5th, 2023
Brett and Nick are back with another mobile Metal Monday to talk about t pricing is looking as we start June. Copper seems to be making a comeback, but will it last? Tune in to hear their thoughts. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
08:0805/06/2023
Metal Monday Episode #22 with Nick and Brett, May 30th, 2023
Brett and Nick are back with another Metal Monday to talk about pricing across the markets, and this time, not just metals! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
06:5730/05/2023
Metal Monday Episode #21 with Nick, Brett and Phillip Matteson, May 22nd, 2023
On this episode of Metal Monday, Brett and Nick sit down with Phillip Matteson of Modern Recycling in Victor, Montana. Tune in to hear how the ferrous market is looking. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
15:4222/05/2023
Metal Monday Episode #20 with Nick and Brett, May 15th, 2023
Brett and Nick are back with another Metal Monday. Tune in to see how pricing is doing across the market. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
09:2915/05/2023
Metal Monday Episode #19 with Nick and Brett, May 8th, 2023
Brett and Nick are back to talk metal pricing. PGMs are mostly up, but tune in to find out which one isn't and to hear the guys' take on Mondays and getting through the week. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
09:0208/05/2023
Metal Monday Episode #18 with Nick and Brett, May 1st, 2023
PGMs are down this Monday but Nick and Brett are back to give you more market updates! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
05:4901/05/2023
Metal Monday Episode #17 with Nick and Brett, April 24th, 2023
The markets are all over the place and Nick and Brett are back in the office for an in-person Metal Monday. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
07:0024/04/2023
Metal Monday Episode #16 with Nick and Brett, April 18th, 2023
Brett and Nick are in Nashville at the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries spring meeting with special guest Jake Hanson, to talk about what's going on at the show and what to expect. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
06:0518/04/2023
Metal Monday Episode #15 with Nick and Brett, April 10th, 2023
It's Monday again and Brett and Nick are back to discuss what pricing is doing across the metal markets. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
07:2810/04/2023
Recycled Idaho | Craig Hunter of Tire Reclaim | Episode 2
On this episode of Recycled Idaho, Nick sits down with Craig Hunter, president of Tire Reclaim, to discuss the waste tire recycling process and introduce his new podcast, Talkin' Tires.
01:00:5407/04/2023
Metal Monday Episode #14 with Nick and Brett, April 3rd, 2023
It's Monday again and Brett and Nick are back to share some exciting market news with you! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
06:4003/04/2023
Metal Monday Episode #13 with Nick and Brett, March 27th, 2023
It's another mobile Metal Monday while Nick visits the Cat Strap facility with the Converter Reclaim team and Brett's at the airport headed to the west coast. Tune in to hear how metals pricing is doing today! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
04:3027/03/2023
Metal Monday Episode #21 with Nick and Brett, March 20th, 2023
It's a green Monday, at last, but will it hold? Tune in to this weeks Metal Monday to see what's happening in the markets. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
07:5420/03/2023
Metal Monday Episode #10 with Nick and Brett, March 6th, 2023
The markets are looking up and Nick and Brett are back for another Metal Monday to talk metal pricing! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
09:3006/03/2023
Metal Monday Episode #9 with Nick and Brett, February 27th, 2023
Nick and Brett are back for another Metal Monday to talk metal pricing! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
09:0127/02/2023
Metal Monday Episode #8 with Nick and Brett, February 20th, 2023
Nick and Brett are back for another Metal Monday to talk metal pricing! Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
04:4620/02/2023
Metal Monday Episode #7 with Nick and Brett, February 13th, 2023
Nick and Brett are back after the Super Bowl to talk about pricing and their football bets. Make sure to send any questions you'd like the guys to answer to (208) 487-4311
08:4313/02/2023
Football Friday 2023 | Week 4
It's Super Bowl time and Nick and Brett are back for Football Friday, tune into see their picks for this round! Use our pick sheet to follow along: https://umrecycling.com/instagram-landing/ Also in this episode, the guys answer some questions sent in by viewers. If you have any industry related questions send them to (208) 487-4311
11:1110/02/2023