Podcasts about additives

Welcome to the latest episode (June 2026) of Diabetes Core Update, where every month Neil Skolnik, MD and John Russell, MD review the most important articles on diabetes, obesity, and cardiometabolic disease. This month on DOC Update: Shah S, et al. "Food Coloring Additives and Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in the NutriNet-Santé Prospective Cohort Diabetes Care. 2026;49(6):1067–1077. doi.org/10.2337/dc25-2727 Hespanhol L, et al. "Automated Insulin Delivery Systems in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Diabetes Care. 2026;49(6):1134–1143. doi.org/10.2337/dc25-2435 Tatum K, et al. "Survival and Recurrence With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Breast Cancer." JAMA. Published Online: May 11, 2026 2026;9;(5):e2612133. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.12133 Winkler C, et al. "Screening Children for Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes." JAMA. Published Online: May 21, 2026 doi:10.1001/jama.2026.6085 Würtz Yazdanfard P, Kosjerina V, Wood-Kurland H et al. "Effectiveness and Safety of Semaglutide in Type 1 Diabetes: A Danish Nationwide Cohort Study (2018–2024)" Lancet. Volume 66, 101716, July 2026. doi:10.1016/j.lanepe.2026.101716 Horn D, Aronne L, Wharton S et al. "Tirzepatide for maintenance of bodyweight reduction in people with obesity in the USA (SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial." Lancet. Published online May 12, 2026. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00656-2 Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health John J. Russell, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Chair-Department of Family Medicine, Abington Jefferson Health For information about the American Diabetes Association's scholarly journals, visit diabetesjournals.org. For more about this podcast, click here.

How are oil additives changing over the years? Blackstone Joe takes a look at Mobil 1 specifically, and how we answered a customer's question about how their additives levels varied in different samples of the same blend. Ready to start your oil analysis journey? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free test kit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have a question or shoutout? Leave a message for Blackstone Joe at 614-407-6169.Host: Joe AdamsProducer: Arryn Dennard

Phosphate additives are commonly used in processed and convenience foods, yet many patients and healthcare professionals remain unaware of how significantly they contribute to phosphorus burden in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Elevated phosphorus levels can negatively impact bone, cardiovascular, and overall kidney health, making phosphorus management an important aspect of kidney care. In this episode of Kidney Commute, an interprofessional panel featuring a nephrologist, dietitian, policy expert, and patient advocate discusses the clinical impact of phosphate additives, the differences between naturally occurring phosphorus and additive-based phosphorus, and the practical challenges patients face when trying to identify hidden phosphorus sources in foods and medications. The discussion also explores socioeconomic barriers, food labeling limitations, and ongoing policy and advocacy efforts aimed at improving phosphorus transparency and patient education. Listeners will gain practical strategies and insights to better support phosphorus management in clinical practice and daily life.

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Nicholas Enrich for Part 3 of Food Tank's series exploring the far-reaching impacts of dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development. Enrich is a former civil servant who worked at the U.S. Agency for International Development under four administrations and the author of the new book Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID. During their conversation, they talk about why he released a series of whistleblower memos to expose the administration's actions, the generational impacts of dismantling the agency, and advice for civil servants trying to speak out against unethical or illegal behavior in their own offices. Plus, U.S. states move to ban food dyes and additives, Thailand's THAIFEX expo highlights the global shift away from ultra-processed foods, U.S.-Mexico trade disputes continue to drive up tomato prices, a federal decision threatens to remove bison from public lands in Montana, and the Hajj brings people and culinary traditions together.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

This episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now brings together three Executive Perspectives from RAPID + TCT 2026, exploring where additive manufacturing stands today and where it's headed next. Featuring conversations with SME's Brett Conner, Stratasys' Foster Ferguson, and Brigadier General Beth Behn, we discuss the shift from prototyping to production, the rise of digital supply chains and the growing influence of AI, qualification standards and defense demand in shaping the future of AM.

From corporate law to building a premium tequila brand, Mara Smith shares how she identified a gap in the spirits industry and turned it into Inspiro Tequila.ABOUT THE EPISODE ⸻In this episode of The Truth About Social Ads, Jason Smith sits down with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila, to discuss her unconventional journey from attorney and corporate strategist to entrepreneur in the tequila industry. Mara shares how discovering undisclosed additives in many premium tequilas inspired her to create a cleaner, additive-free alternative designed for modern consumers.The conversation explores the realities of building a beverage brand from scratch, including grassroots marketing, retail growth, organic social media, email marketing, collaborations, influencer partnerships, and the challenges of advertising alcohol brands on Meta platforms. Mara also explains how Inspiro Tequila differentiates itself in a highly competitive market with an all-women leadership team and a strong focus on authentic consumer connection.ABOUT THE GUEST ⸻Mara Smith is the founder of Inspiro Tequila, an additive-free tequila brand created to offer a cleaner and more approachable tequila experience. Before launching Inspiro Tequila in 2020, Mara worked as an attorney at a large law firm and later joined the corporate strategy group at McDonald's Corporation. After stepping away from corporate life to raise her family, she pursued entrepreneurship and built a tequila company focused on premium quality, female-led leadership, and modern consumer preferences. Inspiro Tequila is distilled, owned, and led by an all-women team.

New Equipment Digest (NED) Editor-in-Chief Laura Davis breaks down five additive manufacturing products from the June issue, spanning multimaterial prototyping, magnesium-capable metal AM, continuous FFF production, ultra-large-format powder bed fusion, and high-performance polymer printing for aerospace. J850 Core PolyJet 3D Printer PA-300 LPBF Metal Printer Funmat Pro 310 Apollo FFF Printer EP-M3050 Metal 3D Printer Argo 500 Hyperspeed Mission Ready 3D Printer

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!Some artificial intelligence, artificial additives, and artificial breasts make for a surprisingly entertaining episode.Chris is back from business—and things go downhill fast.Shaun discovers that AI may understand him better than most humans. Scott returns from a family wedding in Wisconsin convinced he's witnessed his own culinary Valhalla.Meanwhile, in the world of public safety: roughly 200 offenders on electronic monitoring are reportedly unaccounted for in Chicago, while California inmates are being issued taxpayer-funded tablets—with reports of unrestricted access raising serious questions about oversight.Email: 3copstalk@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.3copstalk.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4awFacebook: 3 Cops Talk | FacebookInstagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über Zähne und Zahnersatz. Es geht dabei um Materialien, Additive Fertigung mit Losgröße 1 aber auch neue Materialkombinationen. Zu Gast sind Irena Heuzeroth vom SKZ und Stephan Seitz von der CADdent GmbH. Mehr zur CADdent GmbH: https://www.caddent.de/de Mehr zur additiven Fertigung am SKZ: https://www.skz.de/forschung/prozess/additive-fertigung Weiterbildung im Bereich additive Fertigung: https://www.skz.de/bildung/kurse/additive-fertigung

What if the future of your machine shop isn't just faster spindles or more automation—but an entirely different way of making parts? In this episode of MakingChips: Generation CNC, we sit down with David Bamforth of Renscott Manufacturing, a young entrepreneur who's not just building a shop—he's redefining what one can be. By combining CNC machining with metal additive manufacturing, David has positioned his company at the intersection of two worlds, creating a powerful competitive edge in aerospace, defense, and spaceflight. But this didn't start with a master plan. Like many entrepreneurs, David began with curiosity, a willingness to take risks, and a mindset of figuring things out as he went. Over time, that evolved into something much more intentional: a clear strategy to move beyond being "just another job shop" and instead own the full lifecycle of complex parts—from printed blank to finished, mission-critical component. What makes this approach so compelling is the problem it solves. Many companies can print parts. Many shops can machine them. But very few can do both well. Even fewer understand how to bridge the gap between the two. That's where Renscott has carved out its niche, simplifying supply chains, improving reliability, and creating real value for customers operating at the cutting edge. If you've been thinking about how to differentiate your shop—or where the industry is heading next—this episode offers a clear look at why additive manufacturing isn't just a trend. For shops willing to embrace it, it's a strategic advantage. Segments (0:00) Light banter, missing co-host, and intro to the Gen CNC series (1:32) Meet David Bamforth: From automotive work to aerospace, spaceflight, and defense (4:46) Early curiosity: how tinkering and "How It's Made" shaped his path (6:04) Engineering school, co-ops, and exposure to large-scale manufacturing (8:32) Buying the first Haas machine and launching the business with no roadmap (9:49) Why we love Paperless Parts for your quoting workflow  (11:01) The "build it and they will come" philosophy—and learning the hard way (13:55) Self-funding the business, family support, and building a leadership team (16:49) The cool part of the Co-op that David participated in (18:59) What formal manufacturing education did (and didn't) teach (21:36) How additive manufacturing became a strategic differentiator (27:13) Why we love SMW Autoblok for workholding (27:56) The long-term vision: becoming additive-first with machining support (30:22) Real-world applications like internal cooling channels and complex geometries (32:34) Building the additive business like a startup within the company (34:25) Comparing labor, cost, and efficiency: additive vs. subtractive (38:15) Automation strategy across five-axis machining and robotics (40:02) Running an advanced shop as a young entrepreneur (41:23) Hiring ahead of growth and building a 5-year plan (42:41) Why you need to check out the Hennig WorkFlow (43:35) Overcoming (or avoiding) the "young founder" credibility challenge (46:01) Branding, culture, and connecting with modern manufacturing customers (49:03) Advice for young entrepreneurs: experience, cash, and patience (51:44) The importance of networking and building industry relationships Resources mentioned on this episode Rennscot MFG Connect with David Bamforth on LinkedIn Why we love Paperless Parts for your quoting workflow  Why we love SMW Autoblok for workholding Why you need to check out the Hennig WorkFlow NYC CNC John Grimsmo Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

Fabian Alefeld hosts Pan Michaleris, founder of PanOptimization (PanX), and Erik Denlinger, co-founder and chief engineer, to discuss the evolution and role of simulation and finite element analysis (FEA) in additive manufacturing. Pan shares his background as a Penn State professor and entrepreneur (including a prior company acquired by Autodesk) and explains how simulation helps reduce costly trial-and-error builds by predicting distortion, temperature, stress, buckling, cracking, and recoater risks, while moving toward closed-loop manufacturing-to-design workflows and property prediction. Erik outlines PanX's commercial capabilities - fast thermo-mechanical simulation for very large parts, distortion compensation, and dwell-time optimization - and describes proof-of-concept work on controlling melt quality and hardness via parameter modulation. They cover adoption in aerospace/defense and new space, qualification implications, integration with build-prep workflows (e.g., EOS/Velosis), and cautious, validation-focused views on AI surrogate models.00:00 Welcome and Episode Preview01:13 Meet Pan and Erik01:59 Pan's Journey to PanX03:59 Erik's Origin Story05:10 FEA History and the Elephant Test08:32 Why Additive Needs Simulation10:23 Closing the Design Manufacturing Loop14:33 PanX Today Core Capabilities17:30 From Distortion to Material Properties20:25 Making Simulation Usable for Engineers27:06 Workflow Integration and Automation29:44 From Failures to Design30:41 Who Uses PanX Today32:41 Simulation for Qualification35:17 Layerwise Parameter Control38:51 Why FEA Is Hard41:38 AI and Surrogate Models46:53 Future Material Tailoring48:37 Roadmap Workflow Integration52:27 Closing Thoughts and Wrap

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects welding professionals worldwide and underrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us as we celebrate Women Empowerment Month to learn about the incredible contributions of Women in the welding industry and our communities.How does one welding class spark a path into Materials Science research and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing? In this episode, I sit down with Mia Abdulla, a Materials Engineering Master's student at the University of Alberta's Canadian Centre for Welding and Joining (CCWJ), to break down WAAM from lab to shop floor. We explore how it compares to traditional welding, casting, and forging, where it fits in high-stakes scenarios like oil and gas shutdowns, and the real challenges around distortion and heat input. We also dive into codes and standards, qualification and testing hurdles, and the role student chapters play in building the next generation of welding professionals. Follow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-abdulla/ Website: https://sites.ualberta.ca/~ccwj/ Register: https://www.ccwjannualseminar.ca/Find your Local CWBA Chapter Here:https://www.cwbgroup.org/advocacy/membership/chaptersThank you to our Podcast Advertisers:Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, leave a rating, and share it with a welder who needs a nudge today.There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

Additives are added to processed food to keep it fresher for longer but these might unexpectedly affect the health of the microbes in our guts. A diverse microbiome is key for our overall wellbeing, as it influences everything from our mood to our metabolism and our brain health, and processed food can have a harmful impact. Naturopath and wellness expert Erin O'Hara explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can't, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation. The post 268: 3D Printing Boundaries – What Additive Manufacturing Can and Can't Do first appeared on Cast Polymer Radio.

On this episode of the Additive Insight podcast, Jonathan Rowley joins us to talk about Additive Companion, a new platform designed to help navigate the complex world and parlance of additive manufacturing (AM). Rowley, a qualified architect and Associate Lecturer in MA Design for Industry 5.0 at Central Saint Martins, UAL, shares his 'Raider of the Lost Ark' lightbulb moment with 3D printing, why bringing 'objects' to the forefront of the AM conversation is crucial to successful adoption, and how eight years running a London-based 3D printing bureau equipped him with the tools to help cut through the noise and launch a resource built on purposeful case studies.

Brian Hiatt started Dry Mountain unintentionally to disrupt the outdoor industry through additive manufacturing. He's solving real problems through small-batch production in an industry that hasn't truly innovated in decades. Growing up in a farming community in Utah and working as a handyman taught him to get creative and solve problems instead of waiting for someone else to do it. His mission goes beyond selling products he wants to onshore manufacturing, educate people about why public lands matter, and prove you can create quality gear in America at prices people will actually pay. We talk about how new technology can actually work with old traditions, why consumers need to be reeducated on price versus value when you're paying for better quality, and what he's building that could change how people think about outdoor gear.Highlights:Why real innovation in the outdoor industry stopped decades ago and got replaced by iteration and drop-shipping based on marketing metrics.How additive manufacturing and small-batch production make onshoring possible without requiring massive capital investment.The importance of believing in your product enough to be your own biggest customer before expecting anyone else to buy it.Why never stopping learning and asking questions that lead to more questions is the only way to actually solve problems.How YouTube University and self-teaching through trial and error beats traditional. education for people with ADHD and hands-on learning styles.Make sure to subscribe to Blue Collar BS where we explore how different generations approach work, leadership, and building careers in the trades. Every episode tackles the gap between what you're told should work and what actually works when you're running a business in the real world. Who do you want to hear from next? Drop us a message with guests you'd love to see on the show.Get in touch with Brian:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookGet in touch with us:Check out the Blue Collar BS website.Steve Doyle:WebsiteLinkedInEmailBrad Herda:WebsiteLinkedInEmailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrpOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The most expensive part of space travel isn't the fuel—it's the cargo. Additive manufacturing isn't a sci-fi magic trick; it's the key to building shipyards and telescopes at scales rockets were never meant to handle. We aren't just launching ships anymore; we're moving the factory to the void.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out Practical Engineering: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-anatomy-of-the-nokia-3310/?ref=isaacarthur

The most expensive part of space travel isn't the fuel—it's the cargo. Additive manufacturing isn't a sci-fi magic trick; it's the key to building shipyards and telescopes at scales rockets were never meant to handle. We aren't just launching ships anymore; we're moving the factory to the void.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Settling Saturn's Rings: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-settling-saturns-rings-exploring-the-origins-resources-and-future-habitats-of-a-halo-worldCheck out Practical Engineering: https://nebula.tv/videos/realengineering-the-anatomy-of-the-nokia-3310/?ref=isaacarthur

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Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, and Scott McNally break down the real hardest part of bodybuilding—dieting and prep hacks. Plus the rise and fall of ephedrine, Rich Piana talk and Ron shuts down a cute girl at the grocery store. 00:00 Bodybuilding Podcast Kickoff – It's Just Bodybuilding 01:49 How to Deal with Hunger While Cutting (Bodybuilding Diet Tips) 05:43 What Is Food Noise? Controlling Cravings on Prep 09:33 Accepting the Grind – Embracing Diet Struggles 13:12 Bodybuilding Mindset Hacks for Contest Prep Success 17:10 Coaching Bodybuilders – Communication Mistakes & Lessons 22:46 Crazy Bodybuilding Stories & Unforgettable Moments 29:45 Why We Love Bodybuilding – The Passion Behind the Sport 31:39 Gym Brotherhood – Building Relationships Through Training 33:10 Meeting Bodybuilding Legends – Iconic Encounters 37:07 Dieting Tricks – Flavor Hacks, Sweeteners & Additives 44:59 Diet Hacks That Actually Work (And Emotional Eating) 54:54 The “Floor Cookie” Story – Dieting Temptation Explained 56:00 Rich Piana & Bigger By The Day – Bodybuilding YouTube Era 58:47 Prohormones Explained – Real Stories From The Past 01:03:39 Ephedra – Rise, Ban & Bodybuilding Impact 01:06:06 Old School Supplements vs Modern PEDs 01:12:21 Rapid Fire Bodybuilding Prep Tips 01:12:37 Contest Prep Success – Planning & Execution 01:13:40 Natural vs Enhanced Bodybuilding – Honest Debate 01:15:39 Off-Season Training – Strength, Performance & Progress 01:18:42 Staying Focused in the Off-Season 01:21:07 Cheat Meals in the Off-Season 01:25:47 Training Motivation – Strength as a Driving Force 01:28:41 Do Cheat Meals Help or Hurt Bodybuilding Progress?

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Ep. 318: Something in Bass Fishing STINKS! Scent additives masterclass, and Kong Xiong from Tornado Innovation is in the BEEF SEAT!Unbelievable show this week. Team Tournament results for the first complete week of the new Monthly Series, who is leading and has BIG JIG ENERGY made any moves - aside from the flex of having merch and a hype song music video? Kong from over at Tornado Innovation is with us and he's CLEARING UP some of the buzz about their unique offereings on the tackle market. Also, there's a lot of buzz out there about scent additives, and how to best utilize them. This week we take a bit of a deep dive into the stinky world of scent products and try to determine if putting a lil' stank on it; is a good thing or not!Online

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 313 Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you! Decoding the Wine Label with Marie Cheslik Ever feel like you need a PhD and a Rosetta Stone just to pick a decent bottle of Cabernet? You aren't alone. This week on The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Marie Cheslik, the brilliant sommelier and author behind the essential new book, “How to Read a Wine Label.” Marie isn't your average wine expert—she's a nurse and Sommelier who uses a stethoscope and corkscrew. We dive deep into the surprising parallels between the ICU and the cellar, proving that wine doesn't have to be intimidating; it just needs a little "triage."

The manufacturing industry is transitioning into a new era of additive implementation, from massive automotive-scale builds to ultra-precise micro 3D printing. We dive into the evolving landscape of this technology in our preview of the April 2026 edition of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, just ahead of RAPID + TCT 2026. 

In a recent issue of The Tequila Report, more than 130 Tequila brands identify as additive-free. So how do those brands distinguish from one another? What else matters to discerning consumers? Tequila Report pubisher Jay Baer and I try to figure that out in this episode of Agave Road Trip!Agave Road Trip is a critically acclaimed, award-winning podcast that helps gringx bartenders better understand agave, agave spirits, and rural Mexico. This episode is hosted by Lou Bank with special guest Jay Baer of The Tequila Report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey Voices from the Bench community! Jessica Love here, sending a shoutout from Utah! If you're passionate about creating natural, beautiful smiles—but want to simplify your workflow without sacrificing aesthetics—this is for you. I'm honored to be part of Ivoclar's development team introducing a powerful new stain and glaze system featuring Structure Paste, IPS e.max Ceram Art. Create stunning depth and lifelike color in as little as one firing. Let's continue to innovate, simplify, and create meaningful change—one smile at a time. When it comes to digital dentures, design is easy—manufacturing is where things get messy. That's why the Elevate Denture Solution brings it all together. Built by Roland DGSHAPE, Ivoclar, and FOLLOW-ME! Technology Group, it combines machine, materials, and CAM into one fully optimized workflow—so you get consistent, high-quality results without the guesswork. Want to simplify production and scale with confidence? Check it out at rollanddga.com/elevate. Live from LMT Lab Day Chicago, Elvis and Barb bring the mics to the Ivoclar stage for three very different conversations that all point to one big theme—this industry is evolving fast, and you better evolve with it. First up, Savannah Elkins and Josh Williams from GPS Digital RPD jump into the digital removable world, where analog roots meet full-on additive workflows. Savannah shares how she went from pouring models to cranking out 100+ RPD frameworks a day, learning design in record time through hands-on training and a little “YouTube University.” The conversation dives into printed frameworks, flexible materials, and the push toward becoming a full lab-to-lab removable resource. It's fast, it's scalable, and yes… they absolutely test durability by throwing, stepping on, and possibly feeding things to alligators. Next, Darin McCue from SalesLift Consulting flips the script and talks about what's really holding labs back—and it's not production. With a mix of passion and hard truth, Darin explains that most lab owners aren't failing because they can't make teeth—they're failing because they don't run a business. From leadership and communication to sales and team culture, he challenges owners to step off the bench and into a leadership role before burnout or failure forces the issue. His message is clear: if you don't work on your business, it will eventually work against you. Finally, Vicki Thomas and Carrie Ling bring a completely different energy, focused on community, collaboration, and leveling the playing field for smaller labs. Vicki shares the story behind launching Savvy Lab Solutions, a buying group built to give small and mid-sized labs access to the same pricing and vendor relationships as the big players. Carrie backs it up with real-world experience, explaining how vendors now proactively reach out with discounts and new products—saving time, money, and opening doors she didn't even know existed. The conversation highlights the power of partnerships, word-of-mouth growth, and the realization that 78% of the industry is made up of labs that have historically been overlooked. Join us at exocad Insights 2026, happening April 30–May 1, 2026, on the stunning island of Mallorca, Spain. This two-day event features powerhouse keynotes, hands-on workshops, live software demos, and top-tier industry showcases—all in one unforgettable setting. Barb and Elvis will be on site bringing you exclusive interviews, plus don't miss the FIRST 5k run on the coast! And of course, cap it all off with the legendary exoGlam Night under the stars. Tickets are limited. Visit exocad.com/insights-2026 and use code VFTBPalma15 for 15% off.Special Guests: Carrie Ling, Darin McCue, Josh Williams, Savannah Elkins, and Vicki Thomas.

Host Fabian Alefeld interviews Erin Mastroni, President and founder of I3D Manufacturing (founded 2013), about building one of the largest additive-focused contract manufacturers and the industry's shift from prototyping to production. Mastroni describes moving from fashion retail and trend forecasting to an MBA in sustainable business, spotting production AM as a key trend, and launching a metal powder bed fusion business in Oregon with limited traditional manufacturing experience. She recounts early funding challenges, using SBA/New Market Tax Credits, and landing Blue Origin as an early customer, which helped establish I3D as a fast-moving development partner known for tackling difficult materials like titanium and new nickel alloys with EOS. I3D grew from 5 people and two machines to two campuses, ~30 machines, and 54 employees, is launching an internal “I3D Academy,” navigated a severe COVID revenue drop without layoffs, and was acquired in 2023 by BTX Precision (L Squared Partners), expanding into turnkey CNC and broader capabilities while discussing PE's role, production scalability, and emerging AI opportunities.00:00 Podcast welcome01:47 Fashion to additive04:27 Funding and mission06:52 Blue Origin breakthrough08:27 Becoming a dev partner12:19 I3D today scale15:29 Growing talent academy17:05 Growth phases and pandemic20:22 Acquisition and turnkey expansion22:06 Private equity tipping point27:43 Private Equity Momentum28:41 Flow Driven Applications32:54 Supply Chain Use Cases35:12 Scaling Production Know How40:21 One Stop Shop Strategy43:14 Customers Get Smarter47:31 Next Wave Breakthroughs53:03 AI In Additive Manufacturing57:25 Closing Thanks

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After going through multiple acquisitions himself, he now runs an operator-led private equity firm focused exclusively on tech-enabled service and agency businesses. As a former owner who's been on both sides of the table, he knows exactly what buyers are thinking. In this episode, we'll discuss: What are private equity companies looking for in agencies? Recurring revenue vs. retention What would actually increase your agency's valuation? If the goal is talent, should you consider an acquisition? Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Toggl: Most agencies are losing 15–30% of their profit every year: lack of time tracking, messy manual timesheets, scope creep, untracked revisions, and all those "quick" client requests that never get billed. Toggl has created a fast, interactive way to uncover exactly where your margins are leaking. Start your investigation now at toggl.com/smartagency and use the code SMARTAGENCY10 at checkout for a 10% off annual plans. What Private Equity Actually Looks For (It's Not What You Think) The reality is that most private equity companies are looking to buy a couple of agencies to slam them together and eventually sell them for more. Based on this, agency owners have an idea of what these buyers want and mostly focus on revenue or EBITDA. According to Ben, however, buyers are looking at a few core things first: Client concentration Recurring or predictable revenue Net revenue retention Founder dependency (aka key-person risk) Clear vision and differentiation Let's start with client concentration. A lot of owners panic if one client makes up 20% of revenue. Some PE firms get nervous at 10%. But Ben brings nuance here. If you've landed and retained a $2–3M client for years, that's proof you can serve at a high level. That's powerful. The issue isn't just one big client. It's when your top 3–5 clients make up 50–60% of revenue. That's where it gets risky. If you're in that position, you already feel it. One bad email. One procurement shift. One budget freeze. And your stomach drops. That's not a valuation problem. That's a freedom problem. Recurring Revenue vs. Retention (The Smarter Metric) Everyone argues about contracts. "Should I lock clients into 12 months?" "Should we go month-to-month?" Ben argues that the real metric is net revenue retention. If you're at 90–100%+ retention, buyers don't care as much about contract length. He shared a case where they bought a company with almost zero recurring revenue but 115% net revenue retention. Clients kept buying more. The business was healthy. The packaging just needed to change. This is huge for agencies stuck in custom project hell. Sometimes it's not your service. It's how you position and sell it. Are you framing projects as standalone deliverables or as phases in a longer journey? If you're stuck working in the business and scrambling for the next sale, this is where to look first. Integration > Financial Engineering There are two types of buyers: Financial engineers smashing agencies together to increase multiples Operator-led firms building real integrated offerings Ben sees a lot of "fake integration." Agencies get acquired, but nothing truly connects. No shared systems. No real cross-sell. No operational synergy. Sophisticated buyers see through that immediately. What actually increases valuation? Additive capability. Does one service naturally lead to another? Does it solve a deeper problem for the same buyer? Does it expand wallet share within the same account? If you're thinking about acquisitions, don't buy revenue. Buy strategic fit. Otherwise, you're just running two companies under one logo. Growing Through Acquisition (And When Not To) A lot of 7-figure agency owners hit a wall where they can't hire fast enough and start to feel overwhelmed. The team depends on them. Growth feels capped. So they think: "Maybe I should acquire" and figure they should start small, as it seems easier than going through a big acquisition. Buying a bigger company or doing a merger of equals is certainly complicated in terms of defining who's in charge and which brand should remain. So, it should be a very complementary offer with a clear leader for it to make sense. This would be much clearer when buying a smaller business. However, here's the thing: Small acquisitions are just as hard as big ones. The legal, the integration, the emotional complexity, it's all real. If you've never done one before, the odds of it going smoothly are low. If the goal is talent… why not build offshore first? With AI and real-time translation tools, the global talent pool is radically more accessible than it was even five years ago. A lot of agency owners avoid offshore because it failed before. But the game has changed. If your bottleneck is hiring, you might not need to buy an agency. You might need to rethink your talent strategy. How to Prepare for a Sale (Even If You're Not Selling) This is where most deals fall apart, and Ben believes it's important for owners to try to cover any gaps in knowledge. Try to learn as much as you can about the process and the buyer to better understand their expectations. And if you still have questions, then don't hesitate to ask! Some aspects that owners may not understand and that you should start learning about: Working capital expectations Accrual vs. cash accounting Quality of Earnings (QofE) reviews Data cleanliness Revenue tagging Furthermore, Ben recommends something most owners never do: Run your own QofE before going to market. Know your skeletons. Track secured revenue. At the start of each year, how much revenue is already locked in? If that number consistently grows year over year, that's powerful. Buyers will ask about revenue by capability, revenue by sales rep, revenue by region, and client concentration by top 3/5/10. If your data is messy, you lose leverage. And if you're thinking, "I'll figure that out when I'm ready to sell," you're already behind. Vision Is the Real Multiplier Right now, Ben is seeing a lack of vision + execution alignment. AI is reshaping agency models in real time. Entire categories of services didn't exist a few months ago. The agencies that win won't just be efficient. They'll have a tight, clear, communicated vision. Agencies won't scale just because of a tactic. They'll scale because the vision was clear enough that the team could make decisions without the owner. If your team can't make decisions without you, that's not a people problem. That's a vision problem. And that's also why you're still stuck in fulfillment. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

ULAS HiPR, University of Limerick's student-led high-powered rocketry team, has announced that in partnership with University of Limerick and Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), the team will design and produce the first additive-manufactured (3D printed) liquid rocket engine in the Republic of Ireland – the Lúin of Celtchar. ULAS HiPR, founded in 2022 and entirely student-run, brings together University of Limerick students from across disciplines, including aeronautical, mechanical, software, and design engineering, with a shared goal of designing, manufacturing, and launching high-powered rockets. The 2025/2026 team, which has grown rapidly and now attracts over a hundred motivated students, has already had success internationally, representing Ireland in prestigious competitions, including Mach-24 and EuRoC (European Rocketry Challenge). ULAS HiPR's previous rockets – Morrígu, Airmedh and Macha – have already demonstrated strong performance and innovation in their design, payload integration, and flight execution. As part of this next chapter, ULAS HiPR is further excited to announce its official acceptance into the prestigious UK-based Race2Space 2026 International Propulsion Competition – a major milestone in advancing Irish student-led space propulsion capabilities, and the first year of participation for the team in one of the foremost student-focused international aerospace engineering challenges. The engine, a high-performance 2 kN, water-cooled, IPA/Nitrous Oxide bi-propellant system, has been designed entirely by the ULAS HiPR student team. It is now being manufactured at IMR's Advanced Manufacturing Lab in Mullingar using metal additive manufacturing, before returning to the University of Limerick for precision machining and assembly. This manufacturing approach will enable the engine to incorporate complex internal cooling channels, rapid design iteration, and enhanced efficiency that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing techniques. Speaking at the announcement, Jay Looney, Co-Head of ULAS HiPR, described the significance of today's announcement, saying, "The acceptance of our project to Race2Space marks a defining moment not only for ULAS HiPR, but for Ireland's student space community. The selection of the first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine in the Republic of Ireland into the competition validates the technical ambition of our student team and the strength of collaboration between Irish university students with industry. It demonstrates that world-class propulsion innovation can now be designed, manufactured, and tested entirely here in Ireland." The Race2Space entry, spanning conceptual design, advanced manufacturing, and testing preparation, represents a major milestone not only for ULAS HiPR but for the wider Irish student space ecosystem. Through this initiative, the team is proving that cutting-edge propulsion development can be achieved domestically through strong collaboration between academia and industry partners. Mark Hartnett, Design for Manufacturing Senior Technologist at IMR, commenting on the importance of proposing cutting-edge technologies in student-led initiatives like Race2Space, said, "At IMR, supporting ambitious student teams like ULAS HiPR reflects our commitment to strengthening Ireland's advanced manufacturing ecosystem and enabling the next generation of aerospace innovators. These are vital platforms for advancing cutting-edge technologies and building Ireland's future engineering capability, and this ULAS HiPR propulsion project demonstrates how emerging technologies can move rapidly from concept to high-performance hardware." Acceptance into Race2Space gives ULAS HiPR an exciting platform on which to showcase Irish student innovation on an international stage, taking a bold step toward higher thrust objectives, advanced propulsion systems, and consolidating Ireland's role in the global space engineering ecosystem. As ULAS HiP...

DescriptionIn this episode of the Thursday Thoughts with Bourbon Lens, we step outside the world of whiskey to explore the rich heritage and meticulous craftsmanship of Pezuña Blanca Tequila. Named after the legendary horse with a single white hoof—a symbol of balance and good fortune—this brand is redefining premium agave spirits through tradition and sustainability.We dive deep into the volcanic soils of the Amatitán Valley at NOM 1480, exploring how Pezuña Blanca maintains a low-impact, organic approach to farming that respects the land and the legacy of the Mexican charros. We compare the crisp, vibrant Blanco—representing new beginnings—with the nuanced Reposado, which showcases the beauty of patience and light oak maturation.Discover why the "additive-free" movement is critical for the future of tequila and how it ensures a clean, authentic, and enjoyable sipping experience. Whether you are a dedicated tequila aficionado or a bourbon lover looking to expand your palate, this episode offers an inside look at a spirit made with true intention and artistic flair.We wrap up with a look at their stunning collectible ceramic bottles and where you can find these expressions for your own collection or as a standout gift for the Year of the Horse.00:00 Introduction to Tequila & The Pezuña Blanca Legend 05:04 Tasting & Comparison: Blanco vs. Reposado

The founders of Hershey, Good Humor, Stouffer, Heinz, Kellogg, Kraft, and Birdseye, among others, were pioneers looking to bring clean, hygienic, healthy, and trustworthy products to a market saturated with the opposite. Each specialized in a product, be in chocolate, ice cream, prepared meals, ketchup, cereal, cheese, or frozen foods. Recently we have learned that the grandson of the inventor of Reeses's Peanut Butter cups, owned by Hershey today, has accused the company of destroying the original product, changing "milk chocolate" and "peanut butter" to substances that mirror them. Whereas Milton Hershey sourced fresh milk and used minimal ingredients, modern Hershey products are anything but fresh or even what the label implies. Also, at least 111 substances of unknown safety have been added to foods, drinks and supplements sold in the United States without alerting the US Food and Drug Administration, a new investigation found. This is on top of the exposure that has recently been brought to American foods in general, from food coloring to preservatives - leading companies to change their ingredient lists with a promise of never again lying to consumers. What were companies that attempted to bring purity to a contaminated marketplace, largely resulting from overcrowded cities, has turned ironically into the very thing that they were formed to fight. Now under "trusted brands" the foods that poisons Americans a century ago have made a reemergence.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

Episode Overview How many insurance organizations have launched an AI pilot, watched it work in the lab, and then watched it quietly disappear in production? Today we're dismantling the myth that AI adoption is a technology problem—and making the case that it's a workflow problem. Guest Jake Sloan, VP of Global Insurance at Appian, is an operator first. He has run large-scale insurance operations, owned a $150M P&L, and delivered transformations that only happen when you understand how work actually moves—handoffs, exceptions, controls, and accountability. At Appian, he leads the insurance vertical for a process automation and low-code platform focused on claims, underwriting, and operational process orchestration. Key Topics • Pilot Purgatory: Why 90% of AI Projects Stall — Pilots work in controlled environments. Then reality hits: no data pipeline, no workflow integration, no governance, no frontline buy-in. Organizational alignment—not technology—is the breaking point. • The Orchestration Layer — Appian's core thesis: build an orchestration layer first. It sits between your legacy monolith and the next chapter. Additive, keeps work flowing during transformation, and creates the foundation where AI and automation actually stick. • Email as Infrastructure — Underwriters spend 40%+ of their day in inboxes. The AI mailbox use case embeds AI into a workflow that extracts data, routes work, makes decisions, and triggers actions. Underwriters gain 2–3 hours a day back. • Claims Velocity: Days to Hours — One global insurer went from 24–72 hours (FNOL to assignment) to minutes. Digital intake feeds orchestrated workflows. AI triages, categorizes severity, flags fraud risk. The adjuster gets a complete, pre-organized package. • Alignment = Culture, Not Just Tech — Appian's workshops put business, IT, data, and operations in one room to design the ideal state and work backward. Underwriters don't get replaced—they become superhuman. Admin work gets stripped away. • The Talent Problem Is a Workflow Problem — Entry-level insurance work is repetitive email categorization. When AI handles the mundane, these jobs become analytical and attractive again. The organizations winning reskill existing teams and position domain expertise as more valuable. • The 90-Day Deployment Mindset — Pick one workflow. Build the orchestration layer. Plug in AI. Show ROI in 90 days. Then iterate. Key Quotes -"When you go to scale it, it's like, well, we don't have the data pipeline. We don't have the workflow. We don't have the governance. We don't have the buy-in from the frontline team. And so it just stalls." -"It's not about the AI itself. It's about the workflow that the AI sits inside." -"We're not here to replace underwriters. We're here to make them superhuman." -"Get started. Don't let perfect be the enemy of good. Start with a use case, build the orchestration layer, plug AI into it, show value in 90 days." Resources • Appian: appian.com • Jake Sloan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobpsloan] • Joshua R. Hollander, Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuarhollander/ • Horton International: https://www.horton-usa.com/ Subscribe & Follow Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. Follow the show on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show #InsurTech #Insurance #InsuranceInnovation #FutureOfInsurance #ExecutiveLeadership Subscribe & Follow Never miss an episode. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform—Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube. Follow the show on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/insurtech-leadership-show #InsurTech #Insurance #InsuranceInnovation #FutureOfInsurance #Leadership #ExecutiveLeadership

Fabian Alefeld hosts Duann Scott on the Editor Snack podcast to discuss how AI is evolving in additive manufacturing, moving from “AI-washing” and impractical text-to-mesh hype toward more capable tools using language models, visual language models, surrogate models, and emerging foundational models. Scott describes testing tools by trying to make them fail and highlights a recent success with the Raven plugin for Rhino/Grasshopper, which generated a parametric VESA mount and tripod adapter from minimal prompts, then iteratively added fillets and an isogrid structure and produced a printable part within hours. They discuss constraints like missing engineering training data and design intent, the promise of AI for toolpath and process optimization (including transfer of parameter knowledge across materials), and the role of the 3MF format in capturing toolpath and metadata to enable richer, searchable datasets. Scott previews CDFAM events in Barcelona, DC, and Tokyo and emphasizes that progress requires significant data work and investment.  00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:18 AI Hype to Real Progress 04:13 Testing AI Design Tools 04:46 Data Gaps and Design Intent 07:15 Two Paths for AI Design 10:15 Raven Grasshopper Breakthrough 13:17 Pushing Parametric Complexity 20:28 Limits of Black Box Optimization 22:40 Toolpath and Material Transfer 26:18 Alloy Discovery and Qualification 28:05 3MF Role Teaser 28:18 3MF Format Overview 29:17 Smarter Toolpath Extensions 32:31 Metadata for AI Training 35:43 Data Ownership and Synthetic Data 39:59 AI Impact on Additive 44:10 Workforce and Reshoring 47:22 What Is CDFAM 49:49 CDFAM Audience and Format 51:43 DC Event and Government 54:05 Wrap Up and Thanks 

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek sit down with Joe Adams, Senior Analyst at Blackstone Laboratories and host of the Slick Talk podcast, to separate Porsche engine fear from real data.We hit the stuff that keeps owners up at night. Bore scoring. Oil brand tribal wars. Additives. Long oil change intervals. Winter storage. Track use. And whether the internet's “it's inevitable” talk matches what Blackstone actually sees in thousands of oil reports.Joe breaks down what oil analysis can and cannot tell you, what patterns point to real problems, and why trends matter more than one scary forum post. If you're shopping 996, 997, 991, or you just want to sleep better with your current car, this one is for you.Listen for:Bore scoring reality and why the numbers surprise peopleWhat actually matters with oil choice, viscosity, and API certificationWhen longer oil change intervals are fine, and when they are riskyWhat storage does to oil, and whether you should change it before winterHow Blackstone processes samples and what $40 testing includesFollow and support:Will's YouTube: RennthusiastDerek's YouTube: ElevenAfterNinePodcast: Rennthusiast Radio is on YouTube and all major podcast appsWant to run oil analysis on your Porsche?Order a kit from Blackstone Laboratories, take a clean sample at your next change, and build a baseline so you can track trends over time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has evolved from a promising emerging technology into a mature production method that is transforming industries worldwide. While it has successfully enabled groundbreaking applications in sectors such as aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer goods, it has also revealed limitations where initial expectations could not be met. In this webinar, Matthias Schmidt-Lehr, Managing Partner at AM consultancy AMPOWER and Co-Author of the leading Additive Manufacturing Market Report, will share insights into the latest industry developments. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of market numbers, technology distribution, and regional adoption differences. The session will highlight lead applications and present key learnings from successful AM suppliers and adopters. Join us to explore current trends, machine sales data, and the factors shaping the future of AM. Brought to you by: AMPOWER  SPEAKER: Matthias Schmidt-Lehr Managing Partner Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals.

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Under The Hood takes calls about car repair and gives answers over the air. You can also get your automotive advice on our youtube channel by asking questions on any of our videos in the comments. youtube.com/@underthehoodshow Here are today's callers. 1. 22 Tundra Turbo recall for engine fail 2. Lawn Mower won't start no fuel 3. 08 F250 Diesel fuel in oil and limp mode 4. 11 Suburban transfer case programing 5. 14 Sierra Transmission smell when towing 6. 18 Camry losing fuel mileage maybe 7. 23 F-150 Low mileage oil changes 8. 11 Mustang GT misfire 9. 08 F-150 Additive for engine oil 10. 14 Equinox cam crank correlation codes

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We've got a new set of Dietary Guidelines, and as the industry has had some time to digest them, Natalie Rainer, partner and member of the Health Care and FDA practice at K&L Gates, offers her thoughts on how food and beverage processors can prepare. Rainer digs into some of the significant differences between this iteration of the guidelines and previous ones, as well as what hasn't changed in the overall tone of the document. Furthermore, Rainer is watching to see what the guidelines and supporting documentation indicate with regard to the future for some embattled ingredients that are currently recognized as safe or have clearance for use in U.S. food and beverage products.

On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can't, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation. Marty brings a mechanical engineering first perspective to additive manufacturing, cutting […] The post Discussing the Engineering Boundaries of Additive Manufacturing – Interview with Marty Johnson of 3D Systems first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post Discussing the Engineering Boundaries of Additive Manufacturing – Interview with Marty Johnson of 3D Systems appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Pelagus 3D is a platform that helps large industrial customers digitize, evaluate, qualify, and make MRO components. Working with OEMs, end users, and manufacturing services, they’re a trusted middleman helping to grow 3D printing for MRO. We talk to Bjorn Madsen, Vice President, Commercial, about how Pelagus works, how they work with customers, how they make sure parts work well, and how they aim to grow. MRO platforms will be a key element of our industry’s future, they’re a firehose for turning old CAD into newly 3D printed geometries, and in this podcast, you can learn how they work and how they could influence the future of Additive. This episode of the 3DPOD is brought to you by Materialise, a global leader in 3D printed medical software and devices, and additive manufacturing software and services. With decades of expertise, Materialise supports highly regulated and high-demand sectors, from healthcare to aerospace and beyond.

As the no-and-low alcohol category continues to mature and grow, additives and sugar content have become a defining battleground. In this episode, we sit down with Michael Colangelo, Founder and CEO of Nota Bene Flavors, to unpack what it really takes to build compelling taste in modern beverage brands.Michael brings a rare blend of big-company rigor and startup agility, with a career that began with flavoring medicines at Pfizer, eventually moving to help emerging craft beverage brands that include Surely and Arlow Wines in the no-and-low space. In our conversation, we explore how the NA consumer has shifted from primarily abstainers to a majority of people who still drink alcohol on other occasions, and why that shift fundamentally changes how flavorists think about balance, texture, and expectation. Michael shares his insights on the growing scrutiny around sugar content, sugar substitutes like stevia, and ingredient transparency, explaining how flavor chemistry intersects with wellness, reduced sugar goals, and shelf stability. The conversation also digs into common misconceptions around preservatives and “chemical additives,” separating fear from function, and offering a practical, science-backed view of what actually matters in formulation.Mentioned in this episode:Nota Bene FlavorsSurely WinesArlow WinesWe'd love your feedback!

Eating five or more servings of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) a day nearly doubles your risk of developing Crohn's disease Additives like emulsifiers, thickeners, and artificial sweeteners found in ultraprocessed foods break down the gut's protective mucus barrier and fuel chronic inflammation High intake of UPFs is linked to changes in gut bacteria that reduce diversity and promote the growth of harmful strains associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare-ups Common UPFs like white bread, frozen meals, sauces, and breakfast cereals show the strongest links to increased Crohn's risk Removing seed oils, emulsifiers, and UPF-heavy meals while focusing on gut-repairing whole foods can help reduce flare frequency and support long-term healing

In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino is joined by Dr. Judy Jasek, a holistic veterinarian with decades of clinical experience, for a candid conversation about why our pets are sicker than ever. Together, they unpack how modern pet care, from highly processed supplements and foods to so-called “inactive” ingredients like fillers, binders, gums, starches, and spray-dried additives, can quietly disrupt detox pathways, burden the liver and kidneys, and undermine gut health, especially in older pets. Angela and Dr. Jasek also explore how the pet industry has changed over time, why marketing buzzwords can be misleading, and what pet parents can do instead to support the body's natural ability to restore balance and resilience.Episode Recap:Angela introduces Dr. Judy Jasek, who explains why she identifies as holistic rather than “integrative,” and they discuss how the terms ‘holistic' and ‘natural' can be overused, both in pet care and supplements. (00:00)Why supplements can be a trap for well-meaning pet parents who want “natural” alternatives, and how health is the body's natural state, we just need to support the body, not “create health” with products. (04:32)Angela and Dr. Judy call out “natural” supplement labels that hide harmful inactive ingredients, including common fillers like microcrystalline cellulose (wood pulp), and how many additives exist primarily to make manufacturing cheaper or easier (binders, bulking agents, flow agents). (07:02)They break down how big companies use buzzwords and emotional marketing to sell inferior pet foods and pet supplements, and why understanding where ingredients truly come from matters more than the label claims. (10:45)They talk about the common “senior dog spiral,” where joint pain leads to drugs and stacking interventions that overload detox systems. (16:00)The rise of cancer in younger pets and how much the landscape has changed across Dr. Judy's career. They also talk about immune-suppressing allergy drugs and how turning off symptoms can create bigger downstream problems. (23:03)Angela talks about the rise of countless pet joint supplements, and the most popular pet joint supplements, like Cosequin, the problems with these isolates, and how hard it can be to even find full ingredient lists for many of these popular supplements. (28:05)The conversation highlights how corporate-owned veterinary systems often treat lab numbers and symptoms rather than treating the whole animal, leading to more drugs, more tests, and fewer answers for pet parents. (32:13)They dive into why inactive ingredients matter just as much as active ones, exposing how common fillers, sugars, and gums can fuel inflammation and gut imbalance in pets. (35:50)Angela and Dr. Judy highlight how foods like mushrooms, ferments, and small amounts of veggie fiber can support gut health by working with a pet's natural instincts. (45:25)Episode Resources:Download Angela's Resources including her Additives to Avoid, her Cosequin Ingredient Breakdown, and more at AngelaArdolino.com/podcast-downloads Dr. Judy Jasek's Animal Healing ArtsFollow Dr. Judy Jasek & AHA on Facebook, Instagram and SubStackHave a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at Carter@yournaturaldog.com Sign up for episode reminders and updates from Your Natural Dog with Angela ArdolinoVisit Angela Ardolino's website for more holistic pet health education: www.AngelaArdolino.comFollow Your Natural Dog on Facebook and Instagram and if you want to see what Angela is up to, follow her on Facebook or join our CBD & Holistic Pet Advice Facebook Group.

Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.209 – Stealth Additive Works Tisha on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. What happens when high level engineering combines all the hybrid design principles we've been discussing on this podcast for years into a compact silencer design, and additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce? You get things like this. This is the technical discussion to accompany the report published 22-DEC-2025. (00:09:50)a. Intro and recap (00:10:53)b. Tisha physical overview (00:13:48)c. Tisha silencer design (00:31:35)d. Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.7 (00:50:28)e. System performance (01:02:20)f. Overall thoughts (01:20:10)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.209 – Stealth Additive Works Tisha on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. What happens when high level engineering combines all the hybrid design principles we've been discussing on this podcast for years into a compact silencer design, and additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce? You get things like this. The incredible joy it brings us to show you things like this are possible is the best Christmas gift we could ask for. Let's introduce today's publication, at a high level. Also, Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.7.a. Intro to the intro (00:08:20)b. Basic Tisha high level overview (00:15:12)c. Industry implications (00:35:28)2. YouTube. Otherwise known as “the controller of all videos on the internet.” Don't kid yourself; if you are uploading things to YouTube, they control you to the extent you let them. On a positive note, let's discuss why that's OK, as long as you understand the implications. (00:51:15)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden toxins inside popular “healthy” ice cream brands — even those labeled organic, vegan, or keto-friendly. You'll discover: The five toxic ice cream traps that damage your gut, hormones, and metabolism. Why ingredients like seed oils, emulsifiers, and carrageenan can cause leaky gut, inflammation, and insulin resistance. How to read labels smarter so you stop falling for “natural” and “low-calorie” marketing tricks. The two ice cream brands Ben actually recommends for a clean, guilt-free treat. Why even “healthy” ice cream spikes glucose — and how a 30-minute walk after dessert can cut that spike by up to 40%. Plus, Ben answers listener questions about seed oils, moderation, and smart indulgence.