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Upon Further InspectionEpisode 5 - Boilers Were Blowing UpIn this episode of Upon Further Inspection, hosts Branden Stucky and Greg Alvarado discuss the evolution of mechanical integrity, exploring its transition from past practices to our current standards and regulations. They recount a couple historical failures (the Union Oil Lemont refinery explosion in 1984 and the Shell Norco explosion in 1988) that highlight the importance of developing stringent inspection codes. The discussion touches upon the role of standards, the shift from localized to holistic thinking, the integration of technology, and the critical importance of mentoring and the role of generalists in the industry. The hosts conclude this episode wi...2025-05-2949 min
Upon Further InspectionEpisode 2 - The Missing Piece was MetallurgyIn this episode of Upon Further Inspection, Branden asks Greg about his extensive career in mechanical integrity and reliability, starting as a chief chemist at Dutch Boy Paints to becoming a key figure at Monsanto, DNV, and finally, at Equity Engineering. Throughout the episode, Greg discusses his passion for chemistry and metallurgy, the evolution of risk-based inspection (RBI), and the technological advancements in non-destructive evaluation (NDE). He shares insights on the importance of mentoring, the integration of safety, environment, and profitability in the industry, and the educational mission behind Inspectioneering. Greg’s experience is so varied and ext...2025-05-0454 min
Talent HuntersSTEM Isn't Just For Scientists: How To Drive More Talent To Careers They Love w/ Dr. Ashley HudersonThe past decade has seen a major drive to get more people into STEM careers. The main challenge in expanding the STEM workforce isn't a lack of interest; it's the way STEM is portrayed. Many people see it as an exclusive field, accessible only to a select few. But in reality, STEM is all around us, embedded in almost every job and industry. The key to building our future STEM workforce? Showing people that STEM touches everything, and then connecting it to the things they are already passionate about. Not everyone needs to go into STEM, but s...2025-04-0124 min
MagazeumDavid Remnick (Editor: The New Yorker)THE FIFTH— I want you to stop what you’re doing for just a moment and imagine we’re back in 1998. (Those of you born since then will have to use your imagination). We’re on an ASME panel exploring the future of magazines in the digital age. The moderator, eager to get the discussion off to a lively start, turns to you and asks, “What magazine that we all cherish today is least likely to adapt and survive what’s coming?” Without hesitation you blurt out “The New Yorker!” The...2024-06-0748 min
Ask a MatchmakerBills, Bridesmaids, and Banter: Hotline Edition with Chrissy RutherfordIn this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Chrissy Rutherford to the show! Together, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of dating and relationships. We'll kick things off with a lively debate on a classic dating dilemma: who should foot the bill on a date? From there, we'll unpack the dos and don’ts of bridesmaid etiquette, offering our insights on how to handle the common challenges and expectations that come with the role. Plus, we're spicing things up with some hilariously entertaining questions submitted by our listeners through our hotline. Don’t miss this fun...2024-05-2845 min
Media in MinutesChandra Turner: Former Magazine Editor and Founder of the Talent FairySend us a textGuest host, Megan Fernadez catches up with Chandra Turner in today’s episode. The godmother of magazine journalism, Chandra shares insights and trends in journalism, media studies and communications. She spent most of her career with magazines such as Glamour, YM, Cosmo, Cosmo Girl and Ladies Home Journal, and also worked as the executive editor for Parents Magazine for eight years. Chandra now runs the Talent Fairy where she places journalists in industry roles. To review Megan’s original episode, please visit: https://communicationsredefined.com/megan-fernandez Follow Chandra’s life and wo...2024-03-2140 min