Best Fabric Selection Podcasts (2025)

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Column Internals 1:01:01

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In this episode, Danny Mock, managing partner for M10 Process Equipment, Inc., joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to take listeners inside the world of column internals and the fundamentals that drive mass-transfer performance. Danny breaks down what mass-transfer equipment is and how internals efficiency is evaluated, offering practical i…

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#086| How to See Clearly When Culture Clouds Everything 48:14

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Send us a text Chaos & Christ — Episode Show Notes Title: How to See Clearly When Culture Clouds Everything Episode Summary In this episode, Alexsy returns after a long break to address the chaos, confusion, and spiritual pressure weighing on believers today. With political turmoil, cultural distortion, conspiracy overload, and the collapse of trus…

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Explosion Cladding 52:53

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In this episode, Mukesh Ahlavadi, Global Director of the Chemicals Market at NobelClad, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to explore the world of metal cladding and its critical role in modern engineering applications. Together, they provide an overview of hot roll bonding versus explosion cladding, examining the key drivers behind each p…

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Gasketed Joints 1:00:44

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In this episode, Kevin Ganschow, materials & corrosion consultant at Mechanical Materials Engineering, LLC, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to unpack the intricacies of gasketed joints. The discussion begins with a foundational look at flange assemblies as systems before diving into key factors such as gasket stress, bolt reuse, and lub…

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How a Materials Lab Works 54:15

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In this episode, Jennifer Larimore and Avery Boyer, Materials Engineers at Chemours, join co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to share an inside look at how a materials lab works. Jennifer and Avery walk through the step-by-step process of analyzing samples—from sectioning, cleaning, reviewing documentation and photographing through the final wra…

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Materials Selection During Project Execution 37:49

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In this episode, Cathleen Shargay, Advisor of Materials and Welding Engineering at Becht, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to explore the complexities of materials selection during project execution. The conversation covers a wide range of essential topics, from understanding what materials selection diagrams (MSDs) are and how they inte…

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High Temperature Hydrogen Attack 39:36

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In this episode, Nate Sutton, materials engineer at Equity Engineering, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook for a deep dive into high-temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) and the evolving guidance used to evaluate and mitigate its risks. Nate shares his firsthand insights on the origins and evolution of Nelson curves, the role of post-weld he…

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NDE of In-service Equipment 55:46

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In this episode, Ana Benz, Chief Engineer at IRISNDT, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook for a deep dive into selecting non-destructive examination (NDE) techniques based on expected damage mechanisms. Ana shares insights on recent advancements in radiography, field-based hardness testing, and imaging of hardness indents to assess effectiv…

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#085| Godly Ambition and the Art of Letting G0 39:45

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Send us a text Navigating Godly Ambition and Contentment In this episode of Chaos & Christ, Alexsy discusses the tension between godly ambition and selfish desires. Drawing inspiration from the movie 'Troy' and biblical scriptures, particularly from Matthew, Alexsy reflects on personal experiences and the struggle of aligning one's ambitions with G…

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Abrasion and Erosion 56:37

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In this episode, Murray Pearson, Director, HPM Technology Development, Metals at Hatch, joins hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to delve into the intricacies of abrasion, erosion, and erosion corrosion. They explore the impact of these phenomena on various equipment types, the materials responsible for these damages, and effective strategies for e…

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#084|The Balance between Grace and Truth needed today in Christianity 28:30

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Send us a text Speaking Truth with Grace in a Hostile Culture In this episode of Chaos & Christ, we delve into the challenge of boldly speaking truth in a culture that is increasingly hostile to Christianity. Inspired by an article from Christianity Today "How to live in the 'negative world' by Pete Nichols, we explore the importance of embodying b…

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#083| Parental Rights Are Under Attack 40:13

8M ago40:13

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Send us a text Parental Rights Under Attack: Analyzing State Bills Impacting Homeschooling and Transgender Policies In this episode of the Chaos & Christ, the host discusses two controversial bills from Colorado and Illinois, reflecting on how they affect parental rights and children's education. The Kelly Loving Act in Colorado focuses on the "pro…

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Fabrication Considerations for Duplex Stainless Steels 46:26

9M ago46:26

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In this episode, Ben Sprengard, managing director of innovation at Enerfab, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss fabrication considerations for duplex stainless steels. They explore key topics, including property comparisons to austenitic stainless steels, forming, machining, welding, phase transformation during cooling, …

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Mining and mineral processing 50:30

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In this episode, Steven Clarke joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to dive into the world of mining and mineral processing. They break down the differences between hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy, explore various leaching methods, and discuss solvent extraction and electrowinning. The conversation highlights how water and ore contaminant…

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Failure Analysis and Incident Response 46:07

11M ago46:07

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In this episode, Gary Whittaker, retired Engineering Fellow from Eastman Chemical and MTI Fellow, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to recount some past failures he was involved in failure analysis on. They chat about: an API storage tank that leaked and contaminated a nearby river, some Nickel-Chrome-Moly alloy piping with stres…

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#082| God, Government & Deportation 43:33

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Send us a text Immigration, Justice, and Compassion: A Christian Perspective In this episode of the Chaos and Christ podcast, host Alexsy delves into the heated topic of immigration in the United States. The show discusses the complexities and legalities of the immigration process, the role of government in upholding justice, and how this aligns wi…

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Creep 57:18

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In this episode, Arun Sreeranganathan, principal at Stress Engineering Services, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss creep in the context of chemical facilities. They chat about: the definition of creep, homologous temperature, creep in plastics, contrasting creep with SRC, How the ASME code handles the subject, creep cu…

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Corrosion Testing 55:47

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In this episode, Ben McCurry, Senior Expert of Materials Engineering and Inspection at BASF Corporation, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to dive into the world of corrosion testing. They cover a wide range of topics, including the purpose of corrosion testing, lab testing versus in-situ methods, and the use of corrosion resistance table…

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Stress Relaxation Cracking 43:49

1y ago43:49

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In this episode, Jan-willem Rensman, Fellow at Fluor and subject matter expert in Metallurgy and Welding, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook for an in-depth discussion on stress relaxation cracking (SRC). Together, they cover topics including: defining SRC and understanding where and when it occurs, the differences between SRC and creep, m…

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#081| Election Eve Reflections: Navigating Marxism, Chaos and Psalm 37 for the days to come 33:20

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Send us a text Navigating the Chaos: Christian Perspective Before Election Day In this episode of Chaos in Christ, host Alexsy discusses the upcoming election day and the buildup over the past four years. Expressing disappointment over the previous election and concerns about Marxism’s infiltration in society, Alexsy introduces a video by Father Ca…

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#080| Why as a Puerto Rican I am not offended by Tony Hinchcliffe 34:38

1y ago34:38

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Send us a text Media Manipulation and the Importance of Context In this episode of Chaos and Christ's podcast, host Alexsy Felix delves into the controversy surrounding comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's jokes at a rally. Alexi emphasizes the significance of understanding context and warns against the manipulative tactics of the media. He critiques how me…

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#079| Standing Faithful in Persecuting Times! 25:53

1y ago25:53

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Send us a text Spiritual Warfare: Defending Christian Beliefs in a Hostile World In this episode of Chaos and Christ, host Alexsy Felix addresses the increasing antagonism towards Christian faith in contemporary society. Highlighting cases like Smith Connor, fined for silently praying near an abortion clinic, and pro-life activists Bevelyn Beatty W…

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#078| Sin, Consequences, and the Path to Redemption 27:36

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Send us a text The Journey from Sin to Restoration: Lessons from Isaiah, Israel, and Personal Experience In this episode of 'Chaos and Christ', the focus centers on Isaiah 40:31 and dives deep into themes of sin, consequences, and eventual restoration. The host provides a rich historical background by discussing Isaiah's message to the Israelites d…

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#077| Truth in Chaos: A Christian Analysis of Hurricane Helene and Political Failings 27:20

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Send us a text Hurricane Helene's Devastation: Government Inaction and the Need for Community Response In this episode of Chaos and Christ, host AlexsyFelix discusses the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, including the severe impact on communities in North Carolina and Georgia. With a focus on the government's inadequate response, …

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Stress Corrosion Cracking 41:06

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In this episode, Dale McIntyre, a designated professional with the Materials Technology Institute, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to dive into the topic of anodic stress corrosion cracking, with a specific focus on chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC). They explore key SCC degradation mechanisms and discuss crucial factors in asse…

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Flexible Hoses 50:40

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In this episode, Steve Springer, a materials engineer at Chemours Engineering, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss the critical role of flexible hoses in chemical facilities. They cover a range of topics, including a tragic incident that resulted in a fatality, the importance of having a robust hose program, and key consideration…

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Storm Damage Preparation and Assessment 36:52

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In our season 2 premier, Ed Naylor, Senior Materials Engineering Associate at Nouryon, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss storm damage in the context of chemical facilities. They explore how to identify site-specific vulnerabilities, the unique hazards hurricanes pose, and essential preparation steps before storm season…

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#076| Conservatism's Leftward Shift and the Assassination Attempt on Trump 37:16

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Send us a text An Attempted Assassination and the State of U.S. Politics In this episode of the Chaos and Christ podcast, host AlexsyFelix discusses the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, exploring both sides of the argument about whether it was staged. He examines the incident's impact on public trust and political disc…

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Benefits and Challenges of Tantalum 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

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In our season 1 finale, host Heather Allain flips the script by interviewing her co-host, Marc Cook, for an in-depth discussion on tantalum. They explore the various alloys of tantalum, its market dynamics, pricing trends, and the types of equipment where tantalum is used. Tune in to learn about hydrogen embrittlement, fabrication basics, inspectio…

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#075| Facing Tyranny: Dr. Haim's Battle and the Spiritual War. 40:22

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Send us a text Chaos and Christ: Unveiling Government Tyranny and Child Abuse in Transgender Medicine In this episode of the Chaos and Christ podcast, host Alexi Felix discusses his return after a long hiatus and dives into pressing matters concerning politics, culture, and faith. Alexi delves into a recent report from The Federalist about a Texas …

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Benefits and Challenges of Titanium and Zirconium 45:51

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In this episode, Richard Sutherlin, a metallurgical and corrosion consultant, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss titanium and zirconium alloys. They chat about the unique properties of specific grades of titanium, their various applications, and the challenges of identifying and assessing hydriding in titanium tubes. Th…

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Benefits and Challenges of Plastic Lined Pipe 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

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In this episode, David Yanik, Product Engineering Manager at Crane ChemPharma, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss plastic-lined pipe. They chat about liner manufacturing methods, permeation, liner flaring, factory versus field flaring, predicting remaining life, gaskets, retorque, torque values, Belleville washers and d…

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Benefits and Challenges of Corrosion Resistant Masonry Lined Systems 43:55

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In this episode, Kevin Brooks, president of Knight Material Technologies, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss corrosion testing for linings. Tune in as they explore various topics including inspection methods for linings, the use of thermal imaging for inspections, core sampling techniques, equipment cleaning procedures,…

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Benefits and Challenges of Stainless Steels 39:19

2y ago39:19

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In this episode, Gary Coates from the Nickel Institute sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss stainless steels. The three chat about: the various series of stainless steel; magnetism as an identification technique; changes in stainless compositions as a function of time; stress corrosion cracking; sustainability in the cont…

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Benefits and Challenges of Fiber-Reinforced Composites 48:08

2y ago48:08

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In this episode, industry veteran Dale Keeler, Associate Director at MTI, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss fiber-reinforced composites (FRP). The three chat about: fabrication methods; the types of fiber, resin and additives; differences in design standards and practices around the globe; how material properties used …

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Benefits and Challenges of Ceramic Refractories 53:01

2y ago53:01

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In this episode, Jay Schickling, senior principal consultant at Chemours, sits down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss refractory ceramics. The three chat about refractory linings details for process heaters, including: bricks, monolithic linings, ceramic fiber, thermal expansion, dryout, anchoring systems, inspection techniques,…

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Benefits and Challenges of Polymer-lined Steel Vessels 53:52

2y ago53:52

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In this episode, industry veterans Debra Mc Cauley and Dale Heffner sit down with co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook to discuss polymer-lined steel vessels. The four chat about the end user drivers when purchasing polymer-lined steel vessels, including overall uses and costs; the supply chain and how the resins are produced; advantages and disad…