UnBuild It Podcast
THE GOOD news: our homebuilding industry is jam-packed with new materials, new techniques, and new systems, and it’s so easy to get information online in an instant. THE BAD news: How do we know what we can trust, what w...
Insights from recent episode analysis
On the show
- Nick Sabol3 eps
- Matt Risinger1 ep
- Steve1 ep
Also: Jake, Nathan Yost
Audience Interest
Podcast Focus
Publishing Consistency
Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.
Most discussed topics
Brands & references
Total monthly reach
Based on the show's feed history.
Built from
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
11K to 140K🎙 Weekly cadence·183 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
23K to 280K🇺🇸100% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
13K to 154K
Market Insights
Platform Distribution
Reach across major podcast platforms, updated hourly
Total Followers
—
Total Plays
—
Total Reviews
—
* Data sourced directly from platform APIs and aggregated hourly across all major podcast directories.
| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/26 | 166 - Why Is Steve So Angry? High-Performance Building Frustrations | Why is building a high-performance home so frustrating? Steve Baczek has some strong opinions about the challenges facing architects and builders who are trying to deliver better-performing homes—and Jake Bruton is happy to let him vent. From clients who want the best of everything without paying for it to an industry that still struggles to understand what high-performance construction actually means, Steve breaks down the frustrations of designing and building homes that prioritize durabil... | 32m 08s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 | 165 - High-Performance Homes: Do They Really Cost More? | Do high-performance homes have to be expensive? Steve and Jake tackle one of the most persistent misconceptions in building science: that better-performing homes are only practical for wealthy clients with luxury-home budgets. Yes, Steve and Jake work on plenty of high-end custom homes. But the price of those projects shouldn't be confused with the cost of applying good building science. Better water management, airtightness, insulation, durability, comfort, and energy performance aren't inhe... | 27m 33s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | 164 - Back to Basics: Thermal Control Layers Explained | R-value is only part of the story. In the final episode of the Back to Basics series, Steve, Jake, and Pete tackle the thermal control layer—and why good insulation means very little if the rest of the building enclosure isn't working with it. The boys break down heat flow, insulation, thermal bridging, and the importance of maintaining a continuous thermal control layer throughout the building. As with water, air, and vapor, continuity matters: transitions, penetrations, framing, windows, do... | 36m 44s | ||||||
| 9/3/26 | vapor controlbuilding science+3 | — | — | — | vapor controlbuilding science+3 | — | 37m 22s | ||
| 8/21/26 | air control layersbuilding performance+3 | — | — | — | airtightnessblower door testing+3 | — | 36m 33s | ||
| 8/6/26 | water managementbuilding durability+3 | — | UnBuild It Podcast | — | water control layersbuilding durability+4 | — | 37m 51s | ||
| 7/16/26 | home designextreme weather+4 | — | — | — | home designextreme weather+5 | — | 34m 38s | ||
| 7/2/26 | building sciencecold-climate roof assemblies+3 | — | ZIP sheathingsmart vapor retarders+1 | Climate Zone 7 | Climate Zone 7roof assemblies+3 | — | 30m 31s | ||
| 6/18/26 | Multiple Chemical Sensitivitybuilding performance+3 | Nathan Yost | Unbuild It Podcast | — | Multiple Chemical Sensitivitybuilding performance+3 | — | 37m 02s | ||
| 6/4/26 | building scienceexpansive soils+3 | — | UnBuild It Podcast | — | building scienceexpansive soils+3 | — | 32m 29s | ||
Want analysis for the episodes below?Free for Pro Submit a request, we'll have your selected episodes analyzed within an hour. Free, at no cost to you, for Pro users. | |||||||||
| 5/21/26 | building standardscertifications+3 | — | ASTM | — | building standardscertifications+4 | — | 34m 19s | ||
| 5/7/26 | insulated sheathingstructural loading+3 | SteveJake+1 | ZIP-R panelsHuber | — | ZIP-R panelsroof deck+4 | — | 32m 08s | ||
| 4/16/26 | wildfire zonesrainscreens+3 | Nick Sabol | Huber’s Product Engineering team | — | wildfirerainscreen+4 | — | 31m 10s | ||
| 4/2/26 | wall detailswater management+3 | Nick Sabol | Huber’s Product Engineering team | — | wall assembliesbulk water management+3 | — | 32m 13s | ||
| 3/19/26 | thermal loadsstructural loads+5 | — | insulationwood+2 | — | insulationwood+6 | — | 40m 19s | ||
| 3/5/26 | climatebuilding performance+4 | — | — | MinneapolisHonolulu+1 | climatebuilding performance+4 | — | 29m 52s | ||
| 2/19/26 | social mediabuilding industry+4 | Matt Risinger | — | — | social mediabuilding science+3 | — | 41m 59s | ||
| 2/5/26 | building projectsteam collaboration+5 | — | UnBuild It Podcast | — | building processteamwork+5 | — | 34m 50s | ||
| 1/22/26 | vented crawlspacesbuilding science+3 | — | U.S. | — | vented crawlspaceswindow frames+3 | — | 35m 11s | ||
| 1/8/26 | dehumidificationdry climates+4 | — | — | — | dehumidificationERVs+4 | — | 31m 56s | ||
| 12/18/25 | window selectionglass performance+3 | — | dual-panetriple-pane+6 | — | windowsglass+6 | — | 35m 49s | ||
| 12/4/25 | HVAC ductingairflow management+4 | — | — | — | HVACduct layout+4 | — | 42m 24s | ||
| 11/20/25 | 144 - Tips for Young Builders with Tim Hill – Risinger Build | What does it really take to grow as a young builder today? Jake and Steve bring in Risinger Build’s Managing Partner, Tim Hill, for a fast-paced, experience-packed conversation full of practical advice for builders looking to level up their craft, business, and mindset. Jake and Steve give Pete the boot for this one—and for good reason. Tim joins them to share real-world insights on everything from building capital and managing budgets to client communication, niche-building, and avoiding the... | 39m 34s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | 143 - Venting Cathedral Roofs & 6-Sided Insulation Explained | A deep dive into cathedral roof design and insulation strategy. The team compares solid-sawn rafters vs. scissor trusses, smart vapor retarders vs. poly, and discusses optimal roof pitches. You’ll learn when to vent from the topside, from below, or go unvented entirely—and why those choices matter. In the last 10 minutes, the crew unpacks one of building science’s trickiest topics: 6-sided containment of air-permeable insulation—and how it impacts attic R-values and energy performance.  ... | 40m 01s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | 142 - Sage Advice for Young Architects | Seriously? These 3 clowns are sages? The discussion includes how to select the "right” school. How much should a school include building science compared to learning it on the job? And what about even just the 4 control layers? And all three of us stand squarely with Steve: if you want to design buildings, get out on the job site first, second, and last over the course of your prep and your years on the job. And then take what you learn at the site to improve the information transfer yo... | 39m 09s | ||||||
Showing 25 of 183
Pitch Fit is a Pro feature
See how bookable this show is for guests, which brands already advertise, the per-episode ad value, and the best-fit guest and sponsor profile. The numbers are blurred on the free plan.
How readily this show books outside guests like you.
How proven this show is for host-read sponsorships.
For Guests
ProFor Advertisers
ProUpgrade to Pro to unlock guest cadence, sponsor categories, fit scores, and per-episode ad value for this show.
Similar Audience Demographics
Podcasts that attract a similar listener profile
The Build Show Podcast
Matt Risinger
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
Building Consensus
Travis Brungardt, Brandon Jones
The Building Science Podcast
Positive Energy
Passion for Craft Podcast
Jackson & Brent Hull
Shannon's Lumber Industry Update
Shannon Rogers