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HVAC Uncensored

A second-generation HVAC pro’s guide to the trade, blending business coaching interviews with solo commentary on industry life.

The brief

A podcast for and by HVAC professionals, hosted by a veteran of the trade. It combines long-form interviews with industry coaches and successful contractors with solo episodes where the host shares personal career updates and unfiltered thoughts on the state of the industry. The show's philosophy is to say what needs to be said, uncensored, to help technicians and business owners improve.

The host's raw, "uncensored" blue-collar perspective, which he likens to techs talking at a bar after work, gives the show a candid and direct tone. A recurring Pledge of Allegiance segment also provides a unique, patriotic signature.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Gil Cavey Jr. is a second-generation HVAC professional with over 20 years of experience in the trade. He has worked his way up from a service technician and sales professional to COO and now co-owner and General Manager of an HVAC company. He hosts the HVAC Uncensored podcast to provide actionable advice, technical tips, and business strategies for others in the industry, aiming to give back to the trade that has been so good to him and his family. In interviews, he is open about overcoming past struggles with addiction.

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Credentials & credits

  • Host of HVAC Uncensored Podcast
  • Second-generation HVAC Technician
  • General Manager at Beltway Air Conditioning & Heating
  • Former HVAC Company COO

Other ventures

  • Investment firm
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~1.5/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
556
Last episode
1 month ago
May 21, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Freedon Isn't Free

    The host announces a major career move, becoming a co-owner and General Manager of a company, and reflects on his journey.

  2. 02
    Catching Up With Uncle Joe Crisara

    A deep dive into communication and business strategy, featuring a guest's powerful story of overcoming $500,000 in debt.

  3. 03
    Let's Talk Shit!!!

    A solo episode where the host gives his unfiltered opinions on various frustrations within the HVAC industry, showcasing the 'uncensored' premise.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

AI-extracted from recent episodes · help us verify
How the host interviews

Gil Cavey Jr. opens interviews with a long, respectful introduction to establish the guest's credibility and expertise. He builds rapport by sharing his own related experiences and asks broad, open-ended questions that allow guests to tell their stories and share wisdom at length. He often integrates questions from the live chat audience, making the conversation feel interactive and grounded in the audience's immediate concerns.

The show alternates between solo commentary and guest interviews, often streamed live. Episodes frequently open with a 'Bad to the Bone' intro, sponsor acknowledgements, and a Pledge of Allegiance segment. The host's style is direct, opinionated, and deeply rooted in his own multi-decade career, with a stated goal of being truthful even about sponsors.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

3 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

origin

1
  1. Q.01

    Can you give us a little background about yourself for anyone who doesn't know you?

    This is his standard opening question to let a guest establish their origin story and credibility with the audience.

mindset

1
  1. Q.01

    What are the biggest fears or objections people have when they first come to you for coaching?

    He asks this of industry coaches to uncover the common mental hurdles and challenges faced by technicians in the field.

process

1
  1. Q.01

    Why do some technicians change the names of parts when talking to customers?

    This question, prompted by the live chat, explores a specific, common tactic in customer communication.

Signature segments

  • · Pledge of Allegiance segment
  • · Intro with 'Bad to the Bone' music
  • · Tagline: 'Blue collar people talking about blue collar shit.'
  • · Opening with sponsor thank yous
  • · Tagline: 'Let's get better together'

Topics covered repeatedly

HVACBusinessSalesCustomer ServiceCareer DevelopmentSkilled TradesEntrepreneurshipPricing StrategyHVAC ToolsMarketing
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show books experienced HVAC industry coaches, successful contractors, authors, and founders of trade-focused companies who can offer actionable business, sales, or technical advice to a blue-collar audience.

Recent guests
  • Joe Crisara
    on Catching Up With Uncle Joe Crisara
  • Victor Rancour
    on Brick BY Brick With Victor Rancour
  • Jared Beaulieu
    on Let's Talk With Jared Beaulieu
  • Luke Hansen
    on CompanyCam With Luke Hansen
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
2.9K
2,870
Avg views / video
55
Trailing window
Total views
111K
111,042
Videos published
556
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast is heavily sponsored by tool, software, and supply companies targeting HVAC professionals, such as Yellow Jacket, CompanyCam, and TruTech Tools. The host delivers detailed, personal ad reads based on his own experience.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of HVAC Uncensored?
The host is Gil Cavey Jr., a second-generation HVAC professional with over 20 years of experience as a tech, manager, and now company owner.
What is the format of the podcast?
The show alternates between long-form interviews with HVAC industry experts and solo episodes where the host shares his own opinions and career updates.
Is the podcast still running?
Yes, new episodes are released weekly, typically on Mondays.
What kind of topics does the show cover?
The podcast covers business strategies, sales techniques, technical advice, tool reviews, and career development for HVAC professionals.
Where can I listen to HVAC Uncensored?
The podcast is streamed live on YouTube and Facebook, with audio versions released about a month later on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Audible.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

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  2. [02]Conversations with Gil Cavey - Voyage Baltimorevoyagebaltimore.com
  3. [03]32 minutes with HVAC Uncensored's Gil Cavey - Homeprosgohomepros.com
  4. [04]HVAC Uncensored Podcast: What It Takes to Make It In HVAC - Callzillacallzilla.com
  5. [05]Starting at the Bottom: From Apprentice to Minority Owner with Gil Cavey Jr. | The Boostyoutube.com
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  7. [07]20 Top HVAC Influencers to Know in 2024 - ServiceTitanservicetitan.com
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