Best SME Matters Podcasts (2025)

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Decoding Certifications: What You Need to Know About Industry-Recognized Credentials 21:20

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Confused about the difference between a certificate of completion, a certification, and an industry-recognized credential? You’re not aloneOn this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow" podcast, host Toni Neary welcomes Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills), to break down what these t…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Emre Tinaztepe - Forensics at the Frontline 20:44

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In this episode of Resilient Cyber, I sit down with Binalyze Founder/CEO Emre Tinaztepe. We will discuss how AI and automation are impacting the future of the SOC and the role that forensics-level data can play in incident response and recovery, as well as proactive threat hunting.By Chris Hughes

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Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM at LTU 22:03

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Jay Jessen, director of Lawrence Tech’s Marburger STEM Center and 2025 STEM Director of the Year, joins Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss hands-on STEM education, breaking down access barriers,and preparing students for the future of work.

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WEBINAR : Special Issue in Manufacturing Letters Journal: "Innovations in Manufacturing Education" 32:48

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Nations need manufacturing workforces that are competent, empowered, and diverse. Attracting and educating this base – ranging from operators and technicians to technologists and engineers – poses unique challenges and opportunities. Underinvestment in manufacturing education has led to a lack of integration of manufacturing content in higher educa…

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Ep 389: Stop Trying to be Superman: Build Systems, Not Burnout 13:04

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In this solo episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune dismantles the “invincible leader” myth and makes the case for sustainable leadership. Your real job isn’t doing everything, it’s setting the temperature (be a thermostat, not a thermometer), building systems that work without you, and modeling healthy boundaries. Hea…

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Metrology Matters: October Smart Shop Essentials Preview 14:47

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In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb is joined by his colleagues Kip Hanson and Amy Bryson to discuss the October issue of Smart Shop Essentials, fresh off the press and centered on metrology — the science of measurement — and its critical role in smart manufacturing.

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Resilient Cyber w/ Andy Ellis - Effective Cyber Marketing, Sales & Leadership 45:03

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In this episode, I sit down with Andy Ellis, a longtime industry security leader who has turned investor, advisor, and mentor. We will discuss how security vendors can build effective marketing and sales teams and Andy's experience identifying and investing in industry-leading security startups. Don't miss this chance to hear from an industry legen…

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Ep 388: From AI to Google How Wikipedia Defines Your Digital First Impression 41:46

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune is joined by Jenny Karn and Rhi Ruff of Lumino to explore the surprising role Wikipedia plays in your government contracting success. Far from being “just an online encyclopedia,” Wikipedia feeds into Google, Siri, Alexa, social media verification, and even AI tools like C…

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Firearms, Notoriety and Violence - September Monthly Terrorism Update 10:02

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Episode #024 - Firearms, Notoriety and Violence - September Monthly Terrorism Update Welcome to the brand-new season of Totally Terrorism, a Pool Re podcast. In this season, we bring you a Monthly Terrorism Threat Update, featuring terrorism-related incidents monitored by the Pool Re Threat Analysis Team. Through concise roundtable discussions and …

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Resilient Cyber w/ Cory Michal (AppOmni) - Unpacking the SaaS Security Supply Chain Landscape 24:52

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- One of the biggest SaaS security incidents recently of course is the Salesloft Drive/Salesforce incident, which impacted hundreds of organizations and involved compromised OAuth tokens. Can you tell us a bit about the incident and the fallout? - In an AppOmni blog on the incident, you all discuss attackers taking advantage of persistent OAuth acc…

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Inside the Digitally Connected Factory with Deltek 25:37

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Padma Raghunathan, Product Marketing Manager at Deltek, to explore what it really means to run a digitally connected manufacturing operation.

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Ep 387: I’m the Problem - Radical Ownership for GovCon Leaders 17:37

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If your results are flat, it might be time to look in the mirror. In this episode, Michael breaks down “radical ownership” for GovCon leaders and shows how to fix what’s left of the equal sign, and the behaviors that drive outcomes. We unpack common scapegoats like politics, FAR changes, and slow agencies, and replace them with actions that actuall…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Rob T. Lee - Navigating AI's Impact on Cyber & the Workforce 39:08

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In this episode of Resilient Cyber, I sit down with the SANS Institute's Chief of Research (COR) & Chief AI Officer (CAIO), Rob T. Lee to discuss AI's impact on cybersecurity and the workforce. We will discuss SANS Critical AI Security Guidelines, the opportunities and obstacles AI presents for cybersecurity, and how practitioners should navigate A…

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Executive Perspectives: The Future of Advanced Manufacturing 21:16

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter shares conversations with industry leaders recorded at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit. Dr. Masahiko Mori (DMG Mori), Yoav Zeif (Stratasys), and Brigitte de Vet-Veithen (Materialise) contemplate the future of additive manufacturing and the importance of collaboration, digitaliz…

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Ep 386: Surviving Executive Orders - Pivoting Through Chaos 33:21

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune talks with Kim Ali of Kim Ali Consulting about her remarkable comeback after losing 80% of her revenue in early 2025 due to sweeping executive orders. Kim shares how she used equitable adjustments to create a financial cushion, analyzed shifting federal priorities, and reb…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Gianna & Maria - The State of Cybersecurity Marketing 17:43

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In this episode of Resilient Cyber, I sit down with Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez to chat about the state of marketing in the cybersecurity industry, as well as their popular event "Cyber Marketing Con" In this episode, we discussed: The background of the CyberMarketingCon and what led Gianna and Maria to co-found the event and community Where…

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Vertical Machining Centers, EV Production and Cybersecurity 18:58

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The editorial team dives into the September issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET), covering the latest trends of the auto industry, the continued rise of AI and the critical importance of cybersecurity preparedness.

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Ep 385: How to Write Emails Government Buyers Actually Answer 17:18

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Ep 385: How to Write Emails Government Buyers Actually Answer by RSM FederalBy RSM Federal

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Resilient Cyber w/ Michael Bargury - The AI Agent Security Imperative 30:31

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In this episode I sit down with Michael Bargury, Co-Founder and CTO at Zenity to discuss all things AI Agent Security. Michael and the Zenity team have recently disclosed various AI agent risks, vulnerabilities and threats.By Chris Hughes

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Resilient Cyber w Andrew Carney DARPA AI Cyber Challenge AIxCC 26:04

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In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Carney, Program Manager for DARPA's AI Cyber Challenge (AIxCC). DARPA's AIxCC recently concluded at Black Hat, and it brought together the industry's leading experts on AI and Cybersecurity with a focus on securing software that is critical to all Americans. Teams had to create novel AI systems to secure crit…

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How NCATC Builds Partnerships That Last 19:31

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On this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow", host Toni Neary welcomes her colleague and friend, Craig McAtee, the Executive Director of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC). Craig shares his unique career journey, transitioning from an engineer at a company called Swagelok to roles in workforce and econ…

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Addressing the Skills Gap with Smart Technologies 25:34

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Senior Editor David Muller sits down with Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader and principal at Deloitte, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the manufacturing workforce. Tim shares his perspective on knowledge transfer, the impact of generational shifts, and how partnerships with academia are building a robust talent pipeline.…

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Ep 384: GovCon Hiring Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them 40:35

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Struggling to hire the right people, especially before a contract award? In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune talks with recruiting expert Al Vega about what it really takes to build a talent pipeline in GovCon. From cleared candidates to proposal recruiting, Al shares why “hypothetical recruiting” is cr…

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Removing Uncertainty: Choosing the Right Metalworking Fluid 35:38

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Metalworking fluids are often overlooked but absolutely critical to machining success. In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Brandy Brown and Mike Kowalski of Castrol to discuss the importance of metalworking fluids in. They explain the various types of metalworking fluids and the facto…

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Ep 383: 4 Keys to Scaling Your GovCon Business Faster and Smarter 18:05

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Ep 383: 4 Keys to Scaling Your GovCon Business Faster and Smarter by RSM FederalBy RSM Federal

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Cybersecurity for SMMs: A Conversation with CyManII & Michigan Tech 46:07

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb dives into how small and mid-sized manufacturers can build cybersecurity into their digital transformation efforts. Gabriela Ciocarlie and Curtis Taylor from CyManII are joined by Vinh Nguyen from Michigan Tech to explore a groundbreaking cybersecurity project.…

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Peter Clarke - 7/7, Litvinenko, and the Future of Terrorism Threat 53:11

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Episode #023 - Peter Clarke - 7/7, Litvinenko, and the Future of Terrorism Threat Peter Clarke joined the Metropolitan Police in 1977. His senior posts included Commander of the Brixton Division, Head of the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department, Head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch and in 2006 the first head of the newly formed Counter-Terrori…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Sid Trivedi - Black Hat, Cyber and AI Opportunities 27:31

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In this episode we sit down with Sid Trivedi, Partner at venture capital firm Foundational Capital and host of the Inside the Network podcast. Sid brings great insights around cybersecurity market trends, industry events such as Black Hat and the impact that AI is having on the startup and venture capital ecosystem.…

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Ep 382: What Contracting Officers Wish You Knew - Insider Tips from a Former KO 58:23

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune is joined by Christa Williams and Erin Olenjack from Bank of America’s government contracting team for a candid and practical discussion about what contracting officers and bankers wish every contractor knew.Erin, a former contracting officer, unpacks the most common …

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Optimize Your Tool Paths: August Smart Shop Essentials Preview 11:50

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You could have the best tools in the world, but if your tool path isn't dialed in, the whole process will break down. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson discuss the latest issue of Smart Shop Essentials, exploring the nuanced world of milling strategies, examining how tool selection, …

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Ep 381: The 5 Hidden Profit Levers in GovCon You’re Probably Ignoring 12:28

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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune reveals five hidden profit levers that can dramatically improve your bottom line—without spending a dime on more leads. Drawing from decades of experience and over $14.5 billion in contract wins, Michael shares smarter ways to grow by improving your conversion rate, i…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Christian Posta MCP, Agents & IAM in the age of LLMs 30:44

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In this episode, we sit down with Christian Posta, the Field CTO at Solo.io and an industry author and leader on topics such as Microservices, AI, and IAM. We will explore the rise of Agentic AI and its supporting protocols, such as MCP and A2A, and the broader challenges and considerations of Identity security in the age of LLMs.…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Daniel Bardenstein - AI Supply Chain Security Risks 43:59

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In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Bardenstein, CTO & Co-Founder of Manifest Cyber. We discussed the AI supply chain security, including open source risks, AIBOMs, best practices for CISOs, and regulatory approaches in the U.S. and EU. We dove into: What is the same and different between the risks AI introduces across the enterprise compared t…

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A New Era for SME Media: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 26:37

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Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) magazine is on its way! Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME's Vice President of Integrated Media Jake Volcsko discuss the launch of the new publication, and the coalescence of traditional and smart manufacturing technologies which made it a natural progression for SME Media.…

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Ep 380: Why GSA Schedules Just Became Urgent for Government Contractors 34:30

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he GSA schedule just became the hottest asset in government contracting. In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune sits down with RSM Federal sales strategist Rich Ernest to break down why GSA schedules are more critical than ever thanks to a recent executive order pushing 400–500% more spending through them.…

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Dave Evans on AI, Innovation, and Manufacturing's Future 39:16

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In this episode, Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, discusses the journey of his company from its inception to becoming a global player in the manufacturing industry. He shares insights from his experience in the automotive sector, the challenges of scaling supply chains, and the importance of innovation in hardware development.…

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Resilient Cyber w/ Jim Manico - Enhancing Software Security in the Era of AI 20:06

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In this episode, we sit down with Jim Manico, a longtime industry AppSec Leader, Educator, and Innovator, to discuss enhancing software security in the era of AI. This includes covering recent talks Jim has given about using AI as a force multiplier for software development, the importance of security-centric prompting, and the overall impact of AI…

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Ep 379: The Ultimate GovCon Scaling Roadmap - Foundation, Growth, Maturity 10:12

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In this fast-paced episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, Michael LeJeune breaks down three essential phases of scaling a government contracting business: Foundation ($0–$1M), Growth ($1M–$10M), and Maturity ($10M+). If you’ve ever felt stuck at a revenue plateau, this episode delivers the roadmap to get moving again. You’ll learn how…

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Manufacturing Empathy at NAMRC 53 20:08

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Editor David Muller sits down with Associate Editor Cary Gitter to debrief from the 2025 North American Manufacturing Research Conference and its Blue Sky Competition. He discusses this years winners, a team from the University of Georgia with its entry on “Manufacturing Empathy,” and other standouts from the competition.…