Skip to main content

Swag it up! Purchase your TradeMarke Podcast apparel here.

The Water Came to a Stop: Teaching Kids to Value the Trades

Published November 4, 2025
The Water Came to a Stop: Teaching Kids to Value the Trades

Step into The Trademarke Podcast with hosts Sarah Ghirardo and Eric Thomas as they interview Ryan Kiscaden about his self-published children’s books — The Water Came to a Stop and The Air Came to a Stop — and his mission to introduce plumbing and HVACR to young readers.

They discuss the inspiration behind the books, surprising reactions from kids and parents, partnerships like ACCA, and how storytelling can change perceptions and support workforce development. Find the series at nextuptrades.com and on Amazon.

Episode Guest: Ryan Kiscaden

Connect With Us