Upon Further Inspection
Upon Further Inspection, the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences.
Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth.
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 14 - Stood the Test of Time (featuring Clay White)
Welcome to the world of mechanical integrity! In part 1 of our interview, we welcome Clay White to the podcast. Take a listen as Clay takes us through his career journey...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:02
Episode 13 - On a Cat Cracker During a Tornado (featuring Bobby Wright)
In Episode 13, we are pleased to welcome industry veteran Bobby Wright to the podcast! From his beginnings working summers on an assembly line in Arkansas to becoming ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:42
Episode 12 - We're Over-Inspecting (featuring Lynne Kaley)
Part 2 of our interview with Lynne Kaley is now live. In episode 12, ‘We’re Over-Inspecting’, we welcome risk-based inspection (RBI) expert, Lynne Kaley back to the show. Listen now and hear more about our small yet incredibly inter...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:08
Episode 11 - Startups & New Developments (featuring Lynne Kaley)
In episode 11, 'Startups & New Developments’, we welcome risk-based inspection (RBI) expert, Lynne Kaley to the show. Listen now and hear more about our small yet incredibly interconnected world of mechanical integrity professionals....
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:21
Teaser! When was API 571 first published?
Here's a sneak peek of our conversation with Lynne Kaley. You will get a taste of our lively discussion, the shared camaraderie, and potentially learn something too.
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4:06
Episode 10 - Brilliant Whiz Kid (featuring John Reynolds)
In episode 10, ‘Brilliant Whiz Kid,' Branden and Greg continue their conversation with industry legend John Reynolds. Join us as we look to the future of mechanical integrity and the integration of artificial intelligence. In the fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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25:00
Episode 9 - RBI Was the Way of the Future (featuring John Reynolds)
In episode nine, 'RBI Was the Way of the Future,' Branden and Greg continue their conversation with industry legend John Reynolds. Join us and hear about the evolution of mechanical integrity practices through John’s shared experiences and expe...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:06
Episode 8 - The Mountains We Still Need to Climb (featuring John Reynolds)
In episode eight, 'The Mountains We Still Need to Climb,' we welcome industry legend John Reynolds to the podcast. Join us and hear about the evolution of mechanical integrity practices through John’s shared experiences and expertise. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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36:07
Episode 7 - An Education Task Force (featuring Andri Orphanides)
Upon Further Inspection is pleased to welcome back Andri Orphanides, API’s Director of ICP. We had such a great conversation going with Andri that we extended our chat and split her interview into two parts. Here’s part 2:Part two of our...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:11
Episode 6 - It All Starts With the Standards (featuring Andri Orphanides)
Upon Further Inspection is pleased to welcome our first podcast guest, Andri Orphanides, API’s Director of ICP. We had such a great conversation with Andri that we split her interview into two parts. In Episode 6, Greg, Branden, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:44
Episode 5 - Boilers Were Blowing Up
In 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 cou...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:13
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Episode 4 - Gotta Document Logic
In this episode of Upon Further Inspection, hosts Branden Stucky and Greg Alvarado discuss the concepts of qualitative and quantitative Risk-Based Inspection (RBI). They talk about the history of the API 581 RBI project fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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13:11
Episode 3 - Secrets Behind HIC-SOHIC
In Episode 3 of Upon Further Inspection, co-host Greg Alvarado continues to share stories of his career and experiences, particularly focusing on his time with DNV and the significant projects he was involved in. The episode covers det...
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Episode 3
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17:36
Episode 2 - The Missing Piece was Metallurgy
In 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, a...
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Episode 2
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