The Build Show Podcast
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Builder Matt Risinger talks about building better houses, with a lot of building science and guests from the custom home world.
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Build Science 501 Preview
October 23, 2026 · 47 minMatt Risinger, Founder of The Build Show, sits down with architect Steve Baczek and Author/Builder Mark Wille for a preview of the Build Science 501 series, covering building science concepts for builders, architects, and homeowners. They…
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Insulated Over-Roofs and Wildcard Insulation with Travis Brungardt
October 16, 2026 · 48 minMatt Risinger, founder of The Build Show, sits down with Travis Brungardt, host of the Building Consensus Podcast and contractor, for a conversation on unconventional insulation approaches. They start with insulated over-roof assemblies…
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Board Insulation Below Grade: Foam, Polyiso, and Mineral Wool
October 9, 2026 · 36 minIn part two of their insulation series on the Build Show podcast, Matt Risinger, Founder, The Build Show and Travis Brungardt dig into board insulation, with a focus on basements and foundations. They compare rigid foam, polyiso, and…
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Fibrous Insulation Deep Dive
October 2, 2026 · 38 minMatt Risinger sits down with builder Travis Brungardt on the Build Show podcast to dig into fibrous insulation, meaning any non-foam product that traps air between fibers. They start with fiberglass batts and blown-in loose fill, then move…
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What Matt Risinger & Jake Bruton Learned Building Their Own Homes
September 25, 2026 · 30 minIn this episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt Risinger and special guest Jake Bruton discuss lessons they’ve learned from building homes for their own families and how those experiences have influenced their approach to clients. They…
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At Build Show Live with Digs
September 18, 2026 · 38 minMatt Risinger sits down with the digs.com team at Build Show Live to unpack a new partnership shaping how custom and production builders document construction. The conversation traces digs.com's evolution into an AI-powered platform that…
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Top 10 Dumb Things To Do in the South
September 11, 2026 · 49 minOn this episode of the Build Show Podcast, host Matt Risinger talks with architect Steve Baczek and builder Mark Willie about Joe Lstiburek's well-known list, "Top 10 Dumb Things to Do in the South." The three work through building science…
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Why Mold Lawsuits Are Coming Back for Homebuilders
September 4, 2026 · 46 minMatt Risinger examines the growing number of mold-related lawsuits involving homebuilders and connects today’s problems to changes in building practices and energy efficiency. He explains how tighter homes, oversized HVAC systems, poor…
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What To Expect At Build Show LIVE 2026
August 7, 2026 · 19 minBuild Show LIVE returns for its third annual event in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together builders, architects, engineers, and construction professionals for three days of in-depth education, hands-on learning, and networking focused on…
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Spray Foam Insulation Pt 2 Myths Busted
July 31, 2026 · 27 minMatt Risinger continues his deep dive into spray foam insulation, part two, sorting the genuine benefits from the marketing hype. He unpacks common myths—claims that foam pays for itself, blocks sound, or solves every building problem—and…
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The Future of Home Building: AI, Digital Twins & Smarter Workflows
July 24, 2026 · 41 minMatt Risinger is joined by Ryan and Ty from Digs to explore practical ways artificial intelligence is improving residential construction. Rather than focusing on AI hype, the conversation centers on how builders can use connected project…
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Spray Foam Insulation Hype vs Reality
July 17, 2026 · 27 minMatt Risinger takes a balanced, evidence-based look at spray foam insulation, separating common misconceptions from practical building science. He compares open-cell and closed-cell spray foam, explains where each performs best, and…
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