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Tree Scum Podcast

Tree Scum Podcast

By: Christopher Wells Rippey of the Missouri Arborist Company
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This is a podcast of the stories of those working in the tree care industry. We are a unique breed of folk who dangle our fleshy bodies in trees to make a buck. We are not paid or considered "skilled" like other working-class trades like plumbers or electricians though our jobs are much more dangerous. Our own industry buries us with constant work while we fear lay off right around the corner. We are judged and paid by how many certifications we have or don't have. We are told we are part of the growing green industry but no matter how important people say we are, we are still just Tree Scum and we are proud of it.


This podcast will be stores from the host Chris Rippey, a veteran in the tree game and owner of the Missouri Arborist Company, and interviews of his scummy friends.


Website: www.MissouriArborist.com

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: Missouri Arborist Company

Email: Chris@MissouriArborist.com

© 2025 Tree Scum Podcast
Episodes
  • Practical wisdom of Emerald Ash Borer treatments and what it is like to own a small tree company.

    Practical wisdom of Emerald Ash Borer treatments and what it is like to own a small tree company.
    Oct 8 2025

    In this episode I go over what it is like to own a small tree company and the practical details of treating trees of Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Hopefully you can see how stressful running a small company is but also see why the industry is heading to a place where only very small and very large companies will exist. I also go how to identify Emerald Ash Borer infestations, how to make money offering this service, and how to identify if it is appropriate to treat a particular tree.

    Website: www.MissouriArborist.com

    Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: Missouri Arborist Company

    Email: Chris@MissouriArborist.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • An Introduction to Tree Scum

    An Introduction to Tree Scum
    Oct 1 2025

    This is an introduction on what to expect from this podcast, who I am, what I represent and were we go from here. We talk about what it is to work in the tree care industry, and I share how I got into the industry and what my first day on the job was like.



    Website: www.MissouriArborist.com

    Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: Missouri Arborist Company

    Email: Chris@MissouriArborist.com

    Website: www.MissouriArborist.com

    Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: Missouri Arborist Company

    Email: Chris@MissouriArborist.com
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    35 mins
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