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  1. Podcast: Mobile Equipment Reliability featuring Terry Taylor

    Feb 13, 2026

    What does reliability look like when your assets aren’t bolted to the floor—but hauling 200 tons of ore up a 6% grade? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down... Read More »

  2. Podcast: Cultivating a Culture of Reliability featuring Mike Dwyer

    Jan 19, 2026

    What does it really take to build a culture of reliability—and why do so many programs stall even when the tools are right? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash is... Read More »

  3. Podcast: People First, Technology Second featuring Dave Howard

    Dec 23, 2025

    AI, sensors, and digital tools are flooding the maintenance and reliability world—but are organizations adopting them the right way? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Dave Howard,... Read More »
  4. noria podcast oklahoma manufacturing matt pinnell lieutenant governor

    Podcast: Manufacturing in Oklahoma featuring Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell

    Nov 20, 2025

    Wes Cash sits down with Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell to discuss the manufacturing industries prevalent in the state of Oklahoma and identify what steps are being taken to bring more skilled professionals to... Read More »
  5. noria podcast staffing your team sheila shook

    Podcast: Staffing Your Team the Right Way featuring Sheila Shook

    Oct 14, 2025

    Listen to the podcast How do workforce barriers impact staffing in manufacturing? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with the Tulsa Port of Catoosa’s Sheila Shook to discuss... Read More »
  6. noria podcast finding lube champion travis richardson

    Podcast: Finding Your Lube Champion featuring Travis Richardson

    Sep 15, 2025

    Listen to the podcast Who should lead your plant’s lubrication program? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Noria’s Travis Richardson to unpack what makes a true lube... Read More »
  7. noria podcast brilliant basics trent mcjunkin

    Podcast: Brilliant at the Basics featuring Trent McJunkin

    Aug 5, 2025

    Listen to the podcast In this episode of Gear Talk, West Cash sits down with Trent McJunkin—an automotive maintenance pro who rose from technician to strategic leader. They dive into why being brilliant... Read More »
  8. noria podcast driving lubrication program

    Podcast: Driving a Lubrication Program featuring Steve Breeze

    Jul 15, 2025

    Listen to the podcast In this episode recorded at Reliable Plant 2025, Steve Breeze from Tolko shares how engaging lube techs in the improvement process can transform a lubrication program. Hear practical ways... Read More »
  9. noria podcast modern workforce development

    Podcast: Modern Workforce Development featuring Scott Fry

    Jun 3, 2025

    In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes sits down with Scott Fry, Director of Workforce Development at MidAmerica Industrial Park, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing industry today: workforce recruitment and... Read More »

  10. Podcast: Succeeding with Remote Monitoring featuring Levi Heilman

    Feb 11, 2025

    Wes Cash sits down with Levi (last name) from KCF Technologies to discover more about remote monitoring technologies and how to successfully apply them as part of a well-rounded, world-class... Read More »
  11. noria podcast reliability santa

    Podcast: Holiday Special: Reliability with Santa!

    Dec 17, 2024

    On this special episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with the most famous guest to visit the show - Santa... Read More »
  12. noria podcast reliability middle east

    Podcast: State of Reliability in the Middle East featuring Mina Soliman

    Dec 9, 2024

    Wes Cash sits down with special guest Mina Soliman, CEO of Prime Gear and Noria Regional Technical Consultant, to talk about the state of reliability in the Middle East and the crucial role... Read More »

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