#198 - What This Show Has Really Given Me

#198 - What This Show Has Really Given Me

From The Sprinkler Nerd Show by Andy Humphrey

May 29, 2026 · 22 min

About this episode

Andy reflects on the impact of The Sprinkler Nerd Show on his life and the irrigation industry.

Song Credit: Intro/outro music: "Mexico" by Little Stranger. In this solo episode, Andy takes a step back from the usual technical conversations and reflects on what The Sprinkler Nerd Show has really given him. After listening to a friend's podcast while cutting the grass, Andy started thinking about the difference between the episode people hear and the life happening behind the microphone. Every podcast has two versions: the edited version that shows up in your earbuds, and the behind-the-scenes version where life, business, purpose, identity, and the future can feel uncertain. This episode is a personal reflection on learning in public, staying curious, and continuing to show up even when the path is not perfectly clear. Andy talks about the role this show has played in helping him stay connected to the irrigation industry, process change, ask better questions, and remain close to the people doing the real work in the field. He also connects this idea to the larger landscape and irrigation industry, where technology, sensors, controllers, data, AI, software, and new ways of working are beginning to accelerate change. The message is simple: you do not need to know everything…

People in this episode

Host: Andy Humphrey

Topics covered

  • personal reflection
  • podcasting
  • irrigation industry
  • curiosity
  • technology
  • change

Keywords

  • podcast
  • irrigation
  • curiosity
  • technology
  • learning
  • change
  • personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mexico

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