Show Notes
On the program this time we remember Brook Reams, who passed on June 13, 2025. How many times did so many of us reference his YouTube channel and website?..... countless. Brook’s work provided immense detail and inspired confidence to tackle the most basic and sometimes complicated jobs. Question about a part number or assembly procedure—odds are it’s there. Through those works, he left us a great record that will continue to inspire us and keep the 247 relevant for years to come. In this program we'll revisit the first interview with Brook which aired back in August of 2022, a sort of origin story, if you will. In addition, we’ll hear from his son Branden and longtime friend Matt Norman from EME. Thank you Brook----for everything.
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