# inspection (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover inspection. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 414: Part 5 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-414) _2026-08-21 · JustGoBike_ This is part five, the last in a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this final episode in the series meet Nick, Shannon and Jeff, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2385788592-justgobike-episode-414.mp3) ## [Episode 413: Part 4 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-413) _2026-08-18 · JustGoBike_ This is part four of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this episode meet John, Bill, Eldon and Kurt, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383884246-justgobike-episode-413.mp3) ## [Episode 454: Real-Time Data Management with Geoff Daily and Aaron Knabb](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-454-real-time-data-management-with-geoff-daily-and-aaron-knabb) _2026-08-18 · Pipeliners Podcast_ On this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat talks with Geoff Daily and Aaron Knabb of Bifrost, the MetaSCADA division of Techneaux, about moving SCADA data reliably across the enterprise. The conversation covers why a simple pull from the historian often isn't enough, how Bifrost's naming and namespace tools address the "what do you actually have" problem across disparate… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260807_PLPC_ep454.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 412: Part 3 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-412) _2026-08-14 · JustGoBike_ This is part three of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this episode meet Austin, Adam and Sarah, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381811147-justgobike-episode-412.mp3) ## [Episode 411: Part 2 of Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-411) _2026-08-11 · JustGoBike_ This is part two of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI LIII. On this episode meet Rohn, Samantha and Matt, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379901869-justgobike-episode-411.mp3) ## [Episode 453: 811 Day with the Common Ground Alliance with Sarah Magruder Lyle](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-453-811-day-with-the-common-ground-alliance-with-sarah-magruder-lyle) _2026-08-11 · Pipeliners Podcast_ On 811 Day, Sarah Magruder Lyle, president and CEO of the Common Ground Alliance and executive director of the Damage Prevention Action Center, returns to the Pipeliners Podcast to discuss the state of underground damage prevention. She and host Russell Treat cover the newly released DIRT Report, the Damage Prevention Institute's accreditation results, a new decal partnership with the Association… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260803_PLPC_ep453.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 410: Rider Tales from RAGBRAI LIII, Part 1](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/episode-410) _2026-08-07 · JustGoBike_ We asked for your RAGBRAI LIII stories, and you responded! This is part one of a series of episodes where we interview people who participated in RAGBRAI. On this episode meet Charles, Carley and Rich, who all share their unique perspective on riding bikes across the state of Iowa. Just Go Bike: https://ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377430150-justgobike-episode-410.mp3) ## [Episode 452: New API RP 1193 addressing Pressure Cycling Management with Aaron Dinovitzer and Robert MacKenzie](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-452-new-api-rp-1193-addressing-pressure-cycling-management-with-aaron-dinovitz-and-robert-mackenzie) _2026-08-04 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Aaron Dinovitzer, an independent integrity management consultant, and Rob McKenzie, an engineering supervisor at Enbridge, to discuss the new API Recommended Practice on pressure cycling management. The conversation covers why the standard was developed, how operations and integrity management teams can use it to speak a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260729_PLPC_ep452.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Live From the Mississippi River Dip Site on RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/dip-site) _2026-07-31 · JustGoBike_ Description: And just like that RAGBRAI LIII is history! Here is our episode at the Mississippi in Dubuque. Thanks for tuning in. Join us again soon for more Just Go Bike Podcast episodes! RAGBRAI information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2372727107-justgobike-dip-site.mp3) ## [Episode 451: Leak Detection is Not Just One Problem with Jerad Stack](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-451-leak-detection-is-not-just-one-problem-with-jerad-stack) _2026-07-28 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat talks with Jerad Stack, co-founder and CEO of Flowstate, about why "leak detection" means different things to different people in the pipeline industry. The conversation covers how Flowstate models pipeline behavior with physics-informed neural networks instead of traditional real-time transient or purely statistical models, and how… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260727_PLPC_ep451.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UDAHHY3StRGE) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Day 7 Live From RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/ragbrai-day-7) _2026-07-26 · JustGoBike_ And just like that RAGBRAI LIII is history! Here is our last daily episode. Thanks for tuning in. Join us again soon for more Just Go Bike Podcast episodes! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2367852722-justgobike-ragbrai-day-7.mp3) ## [Day 6 Live From RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/ragbrai-day-6) _2026-07-25 · JustGoBike_ More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LIII, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike tent! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2367253355-justgobike-ragbrai-day-6.mp3) ## [Day 5 Live From RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/ragbrai-day-5) _2026-07-24 · JustGoBike_ More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LIII, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike tent! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366622608-justgobike-ragbrai-day-5.mp3) ## [Day 4 Live From RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/ragbrai-day-4) _2026-07-23 · JustGoBike_ More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LIII, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike tent! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2366001932-justgobike-ragbrai-day-4.mp3) ## [Day 3 Live From RAGBRAI LIII](https://soundcloud.com/justgobike/ragbrai-day-3) _2026-07-22 · JustGoBike_ More live interviews from Murph & AP as RAGBRAI riders pedal across the state! Tune in daily and if you are riding RAGBRAI LIII, stop by and see us in each overnight town at the Just Go Bike tent! RAGBRAI LIII Route Maps: ragbrai.com/route/ RAGBRAI LIII information: www.ragbrai.com Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2365842281-justgobike-ragbrai-day-3.mp3) ## [Episode 450: How the Texas 811 Guardian Program is Improving Damage Prevention with Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing with Kyle VanLandingham](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-450-how-the-texas-811-guardian-program-is-improving-damage-prevention-with-distributed-fiber-optic-sensing-with-kyle-vanlandingham) _2026-07-21 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat talks with Kyle VanLandingham, Director of Business Development at Texas811, about the Guardian program. They discuss how distributed fiber optic sensing is being layered onto existing 811 infrastructure to catch excavation activity that happens without a call to 811, why that "no-ticket" digging drives a disproportionate share of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260708_PLPC_ep450.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 449: Updated API RP 1168 - Pipeline Control Room Management with Vickie Cain](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-449-updated-api-rp-1168-pipeline-control-room-management-with-vickie-cain) _2026-07-14 · Pipeliners Podcast_ Russel Treat talks with Vickie Cain, who chaired the American Petroleum Institute committee that led the update to API RP 1168, the recommended practice for pipeline control room management. Vickie, who spent about thirty years as a pipeline operator before moving into consulting, walks through what changed in the new edition, including point-to-point verification, control room applicability,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260701_PLPC_ep449.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [We Built Minds Before We Understood Them](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/we-built-minds-before-we-understood) _2026-07-09 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Every generation of technology has a moment where building stops being the hardest part. ## [Activation Steering for Bias Reduction](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/activation-steering-for-bias-reduction) _2026-07-07 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Activation Steering Can Reduce Bias, But Only If You're Honest About Its Limits ## [Episode 448: State of the Industry with Mark LaCour](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-448-state-of-the-industry-with-mark-lacour) _2026-07-07 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Mark LaCour, Director of ModalPoint and editor-in-chief of the Oil and Gas Global Network (OGGN), recorded live at the API Pipeline, Control Room and Cybernetics Conference. Mark, who delivered one of the event's keynotes, discusses shifting public perception of the oil and gas industry among Generation Alpha, the origins and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260629_PLPC_ep448.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1By9NPexw5TN) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Episode 447: Normalizing Excellence with Walter Nusbaum](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-447-normalizing-excellence-with-walter-nusbaum) _2026-06-30 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Walter Nusbaum, keynote speaker at the 2026 API Pipeline Conference, about his framework for pursuing excellence as a way of life. The conversation explores how unaddressed hazards and violations can gradually normalize failure, using real world examples ranging from the 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire collapse to the Space Shuttle… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260626_PLPC_ep447.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Training Sparse Autoencoders](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/training-sparse-autoencoders) _2026-06-24 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Dictionary learning over transformer activations: what the trainer sees, how feature quality scales with data, and how a trained SAE plugs into inspection, steering, and benchmarks. ## [Episode 446: In-situ Mechanical Testing with Mona Haggag](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-446-in-situ-mechanical-testing-with-mona-haggag) _2026-06-23 · Pipeliners Podcast_ This week on the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat talks with Mona Haggag about in-situ mechanical testing, a nondestructive technique used to determine the mechanical properties of pipe still in the ground. Mona, whose father pioneered the technology, walks through how the ball indentation method works, what it can and cannot tell an operator, and how the tool is being adapted for field use in… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260615_PLPC_ep446.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 445: Anniversary of the Bellingham Incident with Larry Shelton](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-445-anniversary-of-the-bellingham-incident-with-larry-shelton) _2026-06-16 · Pipeliners Podcast_ This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast commemorates the 27th anniversary of the tragic Olympic Pipeline rupture in Bellingham, Washington, which resulted in a catastrophic explosion and the loss of three young lives. Larry Shelton shares his insights from the incident and the conversation serves as a reminder of the responsibilities of those in the pipeline industry. On the 20-year anniversary of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260612_PLPC_ep445_rerun.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 444: Closing the Gap between Field Execution in Right of Way Monitoring with Mike Radich](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-444-closing-the-gap-between-field-execution-in-right-of-way-monitoring-with-mike-radich) _2026-06-09 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russell Treat joins Mike Radich, Senior Account Executive at Live EO, for a live webinar conversation on what happens after a right-of-way issue is identified — how it moves through the organization, how it gets prioritized, and how it ultimately reaches the field for resolution. Drawing on more than thirty years of pipeline operations experience,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260527_PLP_ep444.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 443: Using Reinforced Plastic Liner for Pipeline Remediation with Alois Multerer](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-443-using-reinforced-plastic-liner-for-pipeline-remediation-with-alois-multerer) _2026-06-02 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Alois Multerer of Primus Line about reinforced thermoplastic liner technology and its role in pipeline rehabilitation. The conversation explores how Kevlar-reinforced composite liners are installed, where trenchless remediation technologies are most effective, and the ongoing industry challenges around inspection, integrity… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260507_PLPC_ep443.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Simulating Training](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/simulating-training) _2026-06-01 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ No gradient-descent loop runs. Four analytical passes: SAE baseline, gradient landscape, LiSSA influence scoring, and NTK-linearised weight prediction ## [Episode 442: Full Scope Pipeline Integrity Testing and Analysis with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-442-full-scope-pipeline-integrity-testing-and-analysis-with-travis-greenstreet-and-ahmed-hassanin) _2026-05-26 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat speaks with Travis Greenstreet and Ahmed Hassanin about full scale pipeline integrity testing, failure analysis, and the role testing plays in validating integrity management decisions. The conversation explores burst testing, strain analysis, digital modeling, repair validation, and how operators can use testing and analysis to better… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260504_PLPC_ep442.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Aquin DevKit: SDK & CLI](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/aquin-devkit-sdk-and-cli) _2026-05-23 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ https://pypi.org/project/aquin ## [Structuring Social Data for AI](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/structuring-social-data-for-ai) _2026-05-22 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Vivly.in × Aquin Labs Experiment Study ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hFo2x8z1Jg2r) _2026-05-22 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [QLoRA Fine-Tuning of LLaMA 3.2-1B Instruct on a Healthcare Domain Dataset](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/qlora-fine-tuning-of-llama-32-1b) _2026-05-21 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Open-Source Repo ## [Embedding Models](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/embedding-models) _2026-05-21 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Geometry inspection, retrieval evaluation, fine-tuning monitoring, and embedding diff across checkpoints. Load any sentence-transformers compatible encoder and get the full picture of embedding space. ## [Transformers & LLMs](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/transformers-and-llms) _2026-05-21 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Aquin supports the full transformer family: dense LLMs and Mixture-of-Experts models. Every tool in the platform is architecture-aware from the moment you load a model. ## [The Security System](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/the-security-system) _2026-05-21 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Adversarial risk detection across the model checkpoint and the boundary between model versions. ## [The Training Inspect System](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/the-training-inspect-system) _2026-05-20 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Real-time signal detection, behavioral before/after comparison, and per-layer feature diffs: everything the loss curve doesn't show you. ## [The Attribution System](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/the-attribution-system) _2026-05-20 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Seven tools that answer two questions: how did the model produce this output, and is the output actually correct? ## [The Eval System](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/the-eval-system) _2026-05-20 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ Three behavioral evals that go beyond accuracy measuring whether a model answers consistently, what it quietly avoids, and where its knowledge runs out. ## [Benchmarks](https://aquinf03.substack.com/p/benchmarks) _2026-05-19 · Aquin Labs · Aquin Labs_ How Aquin scores and validates SAE features, and how the Benchmark Builder lets you measure model capability without leaving your inspection session. ## [Episode 441: Industry Engagement and Workforce Advancement with Tyler Tunic](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-441-workforce-engagement-and-industry-advancement-with-tyler-tunic) _2026-05-19 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Tyler Tunic of the SGA Natural Gas Association about workforce engagement, industry collaboration, and the evolving role of trade associations in the natural gas industry. Tyler discusses his transition from working in the industry to joining SGA, as well as the importance of leadership development, committee engagement, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260429_PLPC_ep441.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 440: Natural Gas Leak Detection Technology with Brad Thomas](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-440-natural-gas-leak-detection-technology-with-brad-thomas) _2026-05-12 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Brad Thomas of Heath Consultants about the evolution of natural gas leak detection technology and the operational realities of leak survey work. The conversation explores how the industry is moving from traditional combustible gas indicators toward advanced laser-based methane detection systems, along with the training and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260427_PLPC_ep440.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 439: Getting Value from Environmental Consulting with Michelle Logut and Scott Urwick](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-439-getting-value-from-environmental-consulting-with-michelle-logut-and-scott-urwick) _2026-05-05 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode, Russel Treat speaks with Michelle Logut and Scott Urwick about how environmental consultants support pipeline project success. The conversation explores how early engagement, clear communication, and alignment between permitting and construction can help avoid delays, reduce costs, and maintain project momentum. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260424_PLPC_ep439.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 438: Building a Career in Cathodic Protection and Corrosion Control with Greg Alexander](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-438-building-a-career-in-cathodic-protection-and-corrosion-control-with-greg-alexander) _2026-04-28 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with Greg Alexander of Audubon about his decades-long career in corrosion control and pipeline integrity. Greg shares how he entered the field without a traditional engineering background, the importance of certifications and industry involvement, and why developing the next generation of corrosion professionals is critical to the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260422_PLPC_ep438.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 437: 2026 SGA Natural Gas Association Spring Gas Conference with Scott Faircloth](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-437-2026-sga-natural-gas-association-spring-gas-conference-with-scott-faircloth) _2026-04-21 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode, Scott Faircloth of Piedmont Natural Gas joins the conversation to discuss the Southern Gas Association's Spring Gas Conference and its role in supporting industry collaboration. The discussion explores Scott's career path, the value of field experience, and how industry events like SGA help drive knowledge sharing, innovation, and workforce development. Visit… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260416_PLPC_ep437.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 436: API Pipeline and Cybernetics Conference Preview with David Murk](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-436-api-pipeline-and-cybernetics-conference-preview-with-david-murk) _2026-04-14 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat speaks with David Murk of the American Petroleum Institute about the upcoming API Pipeline, Control Room, and Cybernetics Conference. Their conversation covers how the conference has evolved over the past decade, key themes shaping the 2026 program, and why the event continues to be a central gathering for pipeline professionals. Visit… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260410_PLPC_ep436.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 435: PHMSA Enforcement Update with Brianne Kurdock and Melanie Lampton](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/-episode-435-phmsa-enforcement-update-with-brianne-kurdock-and-melanie-lampton) _2026-04-07 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat is joined by Brianne Craddock and Melanie Lampton of Babst Calland to discuss PHMSA enforcement. The conversation explores how the enforcement process works, recent trends in enforcement activity and penalties, and what operators should understand to better navigate inspections and compliance expectations. Visit… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260402_PLPC_ep435.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 434: PHMSA's Vision and Priorities with Paul Roberti](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-434-phmsas-vision-and-priorities-with-paul-roberti) _2026-03-31 · Pipeliners Podcast_ This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Paul Roberti, Administrator of PHMSA, about the agency's role in pipeline safety and his broader regulatory philosophy. The discussion covers enforcement priorities, modernization efforts, and how PHMSA is working to balance safety, efficiency, and industry collaboration. Listeners will gain insight into how regulatory frameworks,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260324_PLPC_ep434.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 433: Creating a Value-Delivering AI Application with Samer El Issa](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-433-creating-a-value-delivering-ai-application-with-samer-el-issa) _2026-03-24 · Pipeliners Podcast_ This episode of the Pipeliners Podcast features a conversation with Samer El Issa of FloSeer about applying AI to solve real-world challenges in pipeline and measurement operations. The discussion covers how different types of AI, including large language models, mathematical models, and agent-based systems, can be used together to deliver practical and reliable outcomes, as well as the key… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260318_PLPC_ep433.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 432: Alarm Management - The Most Underestimated Risk in Pipeline Operations with Russel Treat](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-432-alarm-management-the-most-underestimated-risk-in-pipeline-operations-with-russel-treat) _2026-03-17 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat discusses alarm management and the risk that poorly designed alarm systems pose to operators. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pipeliners/260316_PLPC_ep432.mp3?dest-id=2844245) ## [Episode 431: The Future of Natural Gas with Shawn Patterson](https://pipeliners.libsyn.com/episode-431-the-future-of-natural-gas-with-shawn-patterson) _2026-03-10 · Pipeliners Podcast_ In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Russel Treat sits down with Shawn Patterson of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline to discuss the future of natural gas and the forces reshaping the industry. 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