Manufacturing Talks

Jim Vinoski

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Episodes 209

Avg. Duration 35m

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Since Sep 2021

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Meet the amazing folks who thrive in that survival-of-the-fittest world.

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Recent Episodes

inFlow Inventory Marries Multimedia With its SaaS Business Strategy!

Jun 09, 2026 34m

Send us Fan MailIt was great to return the favor of podcast guesting with Melinda Tse, Louis Leung, and Jared Plumb from inFlow Inventory. They had our host Jim Vinoski on their show, "The Secret…

The latest newsletter from the National Center for Energy Analytics is FIRE!

Jun 03, 2026 28m

Send us Fan MailYour host Jim Vinoski discusses the latest newsletter from the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA), highlighting key articles. He praises Jonathan Lesser and Portia Roberts'…

Why is everything made in America so much more expensive? REGULATIONS!

May 26, 2026 10m

Send us Fan MailYour host, Jim Vinoski, goes solo and discusses the impact of regulations on American manufacturing, emphasizing that hyper-regulation has driven jobs offshore and hinders…

This Startup Makes Machine Shops More Competitive! Benny Buller with Uptool

May 12, 2026 31m

Send us Fan MailSoftware for manufacturing feels like a minefield sometimes. These guys get it.Benny Buehler from Uptool, a startup focused on improving American machine shops, joined us this week.…

Jim Vinoski On The Energy Future Forum and His New Book!

May 06, 2026 30m

Send us Fan MailWe've got a shorter episode for you this week. Your host Jim Vinoski flies solo for deep dive into the event he attended last week, the Energy Futures Forum by the National Center for…

Making Machines to Help People with Special Needs: Enabling Devices!

Apr 28, 2026 38m

Send us Fan MailWhat an amazing episode!Our guests this week are Seth Kanor and Vinny Livoti from Enabling Devices, a company that creates assistive technology for people with disabilities. Seth's…

GM, Hyundai and Xerox veteran John Suh on AI, robotics, and industrial policy

Apr 22, 2026 36m

Send us Fan MailWhat a treat it was to have John Suh as our guest to talk broadly about how advanced tech will help reindustrialize America!John is a seasoned engineer with experience at Hyundai,…

The Great Shipbuilding Debate with Lance Lemcool and Colin Grabow

Apr 14, 2026 1h

Send us Fan MailThe wide range of opinions on the right path forward to revitalize American shipbuilding gave us an idea: how about having a couple previous guests with differing opinions on to…

David Rashid on Trade Cheating and Trade Fraud

Apr 07, 2026 35m

Send us Fan MailDavid Rashid, an expert on trade cheating, discussed his experiences and the challenges of combating trade fraud. He detailed how his competitor shifted production from China to…

Episode 200!!! Denny LaVé on his faith, the trades, building a business, and running for high office

Mar 31, 2026 1h 1m

Send us Fan MailFor our 200th episode, we have a guy who has one whale of a life story!Denny LaVé, a US Senate candidate from Idaho, talks about his background in the trades, entrepreneurship, and…

Canada-USA Relations, Cool Manufacturing Stories, and Much More!

Mar 24, 2026 1h 12m

Send us Fan MailFor Episode 199, we dive into a whole host of important topics with our longtime pal Gail Robertson. She's the "recovering journalist," entrepreneur, and fellow manufacturer and…

The Iran War - Crises in Energy and Shipbuilding, Oh My!!!

Mar 17, 2026 44m

Send us Fan MailNote: this episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 11. That's important to know given the incredibly dynamic situation in the Middle East.We have a confluence of potential crises to…

Need Help With AI in Manufacturing? Here You Go!

Mar 10, 2026 39m

Send us Fan MailPrepare to be challenged in how you think about the effects of AI on manufacturing!Radu Spineanu and Mike Carroll have done the deep thinking and exhaustive research on what AI means…

Getting America's Shipbuilding Game Back

Mar 03, 2026 42m

Send us Fan MailYep, we're back to shipbuilding again!Because it's vital.This time, industry insider Lance Lemcool, an executive who has spent his whole career in the shipbuilding world, discusses…

Nuclear energy, military dominance, and reshoring!

Feb 24, 2026 36m

Send us Fan MailYou guys know I'm all about reliable and affordable energy, a strong military, and rebuilding America's industrial might. That's what makes Tom Holm such a great fit as a guest! As he…

My Manufacturing Book is Coming Soon!

Feb 18, 2026 8m

Send us Fan MailThis show is a solo promo for my upcoming book, which went to the publisher last week.In it, I discuss the book, tentatively titled, "Inspiring American Makers," which profiles 22…

Shipbuilding: Colin Grabow of the Cato Institute brings the free-market viewpoint

Feb 10, 2026 39m

Send us Fan MailYep, we're right back to discussing the American shipbuilding crisis!During our January focus on shipbuilding, one of the best articles we used as a resource was one on the Jones Act…

Keep Your Factory Equipment Running with AI from MaintainX!

Feb 03, 2026 32m

Send us Fan MailToo many manufacturers still struggle with effective maintenance management, and still scratch their heads over what they should be doing with AI.MaintainX has answers for them on…

Solutions to America's Shipbuilding Crisis

Jan 29, 2026 21m

Send us Fan MailIt's the fourth and final week of the monthlong solo efforts by our host Jim Vinoski and his deep dive into the crisis in American shipbuilding.This week's episode focuses on…

The American Shipbuilding Crisis: Identifying the Problems

Jan 21, 2026 20m

Send us Fan MailIt's the third week of solo efforts by our host Jim Vinoski to do a deep dive into the crisis in American shipbuilding. This week's episode is focused on identifying the causes of the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Manufacturing Talks have?

Manufacturing Talks has published 209 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Manufacturing Talks still active?

Manufacturing Talks is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.