Everyday Asphalt

Everyday Asphalt

Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Join the Asphalt Pavement EXchange, host Jim Warren, and an all-star lineup of outstanding industry professionals for practical, lively discussions about asphalt pavement materials, design, construction, and maintenance.

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Asphalt from the Inside Out

Feb 19, 2026 1h

This month on Everyday Asphalt, Tim Martin President of 2TM Consulting Engineers, joins Jim Warren for a inside out view of pavements - what happens when things go right, what happens when things go…

S3E1 A Contractor's View on Quality Asphalt Pavements

Jan 15, 2026 58m

Hear directly from the contractor’s perspective as Brandon Trout (Allen Keller Company) joins Jim Warren to share how asphalt projects are evaluated, planned, and built for quality and…

S2E12 Inside the Inspector's Role

Dec 18, 2025 1h 3m

What does an inspector really do?In December, Everyday Asphalt goes inside the inspector’s role with a seasoned veteran who has more than his fair share of asphalt under his boots.David Till of Atlas…

S2E11 Why Balanced Mix Design Matters

Nov 20, 2025 48m

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re joined by Gisel Carrasco, MTD Flexible Pavement Section Director, for a deep dive into Balanced Mix Design (BMD)—an approach that is reshaping how asphalt mixes…

S2E10 Building a Pavement from the Bottom up!

Oct 16, 2025 48m

Join Jim Warren and special guest Larry Peirce as they deep dive into the pavement structure and discuss a critical feature of an asphalt pavement… the foundation.  They discuss the details of proper…

S2E9 Ride Quality by Design: Expect it, Plan for it, Achieve it!

Sep 18, 2025 47m

Join Jim Warren and special guest Chuck Fuller as Chuck walks us through a straightforward, step-by-step process for understanding ride quality—and how to achieve it on your projects. Ride quality is…

S2E8 Launching the Asphalt Pavement EXchange

Aug 21, 2025 1h

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re kicking off the brand-new Asphalt Pavement EXchange (APEX). A Texas-sized initiative to transform how our industry shares knowledge and builds better,…

S2E7 Asphalt — The Smooth Ride

Jul 17, 2025 57m

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re focusing on smoothness from the contractor’s perspective. Lone Star Asphalt’s Jon Wickes, Mike Crum, Jimmy Totten, and Freddy Escobar share what it takes to…

S2E6 HPG and Me

Jun 19, 2025 51m

This month, we're diving into HPG or High-Performance Grade Asphalt Binder. What is it, and what sets it apart? Spoiler: HPG is a very high-grade asphalt binder designed for extreme duty…

S2E5 A Look Back: The Science Behind Rocks and Roadways

May 15, 2025 46m

As we move the Everyday Asphalt studio and make some exciting updates to the show, we’re taking a stroll down memory lane with one of our most popular episodes: The Science Behind Rocks and Roadways…

S2E4 Smart Intersections & Strong Workforce

Apr 17, 2025 46m

his month on Everyday Asphalt, we’re on the road to College Station to catch up with Dr. Charles Gurganus! From the science behind heavy-duty intersections to the collaborative power of the Highway…

S2E3 Spring Tune-Up

Mar 20, 2025 49m

The 2025 construction season is right around the corner, are you ready? Now’s the perfect time for a quick tune-up to ensure your designs, materials, production, and construction teams are set to…

S2E2 Mastering Asphalt Plant Operations

Feb 20, 2025 1h 1m

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we welcome renowned Asphalt Plant Consultant TJ Young. With over 40 years in the industry, TJ has worked on plants across the nation, serving as a manufacturer,…

S2E1 Road Trip Recap: The Best of 2024

Jan 16, 2025 48m

2024 marked Everyday Asphalt’s Road Trip Edition, and what a journey it was! With an array of amazing guests and insightful topics, it's definitely worth taking a ride down memory lane. This month,…

S1E13 Asphalt Testing Fundamentals

Dec 19, 2024 53m

The key to ensuring quality asphalt is testing—but how, when, and where you test can significantly affect your results. In this episode, Richard Izzo joins Jim Warren for an in-depth discussion on…

S1E12 Innovating the Future of Asphalt

Nov 21, 2024 56m

This month on Everyday Asphalt, we travel to Texas A&M University for an engaging discussion with Dr. Amy Epps-Martin. Join us as we dive into the next generation of graduates entering the…

S1E11 The Science Behind Rocks and Roadways

Oct 17, 2024 46m

This month’s edition of Everyday Asphalt ventures into the quarry to uncover the world of rocks and the Surface Aggregate Classification (SAC) system. Dr. Jon Epps and Richard Izzo join the…

S1E10 Asphalt Pavement Heavy-Duty Design Guide

Sep 19, 2024 58m

This month we deep dive into another Asphalt Pavement Quality Initiative effort: TxDOT’s Heavy Duty Pavement Design Guidance Document and related efforts. Our special guests this month include…

S1E9 The Science and Art of Building Asphalt Pavement

Aug 15, 2024 59m

Join us this month on the August Edition of Everyday Asphalt as we deep dive into the science and art of asphalt paving and how award-winning pavements make longer-lasting pavements. This month's…

S1E8 TXAPA Summer Road Trip

Jul 18, 2024 39m

The July Everyday Asphalt edition takes you on the road and to the studio for a review of past episodes and a discussion of new programs, specialty mixes, binders, additives, and applications.…

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How many episodes does Everyday Asphalt have?

Everyday Asphalt has published 27 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Education, How To.

Is Everyday Asphalt still active?

Everyday Asphalt is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 51m.

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