About this podcast
Engineering Legends is a podcast powered by the Western Society of Engineers, celebrating the visionaries who have shaped—and are shaping—the world we live in. Hosted by veteran engineer Chris Burke, the show dives into the often-overlooked stories behind the infrastructure we rely on every day.
From the clean water that flows from our faucets to the towering bridges that connect our cities, the innovations that define modern urban life didn't happen by accident—they were the result of groundbreaking ideas, massive planning efforts, and fearless execution.
Each episode features conversations with the most influential minds in engineering and infrastructure: legendary figures whose work has stood the test of time, and modern pioneers who are building the future.
Engineering Legends is a tribute to the people behind the progress.
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Episodes
- Ashlynn Stillwell · 45 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, Chris Burke sits down with Professor Ashlynn Stillwell of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to discuss her path into…
- Mamon Powers, Jr., Part Two · 27 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, host Chris Burke talks with Mamon Powers, Jr., chairman and CEO of Powers & Sons Construction. Powers shares the story of building one of…
- Mamon Powers, Jr., Part One · 25 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, host Chris Burke talks with Mamon Powers, Jr., chairman and CEO of Powers & Sons Construction. Powers shares the story of building one of…
- Benjamin Sells, Part Two · 27 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, host Chris Burke talks with Benjamin Sells, writer, psychotherapist, lawyer, and former Village President of Riverside, Illinois. Ben…
- Benjamin Sells, Part One · 25 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, host Chris Burke talks with Benjamin Sells, writer, psychotherapist, lawyer, and former Village President of Riverside, Illinois. Ben…
- Dick Lanyon, Part Two · 23 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, host Chris Burke talks with Dick Lanyon, longtime leader at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and historian of Chicago’s water…
- Dick Lanyon, Part One · 29 minIn this episode of Engineering Legends, host Chris Burke talks with Dick Lanyon, longtime leader at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and historian of Chicago’s water…
- Silviu Livescu, PhD · 29 minEngineering Legends, hosted by Chris Burke and powered by the Western Society of Engineers, features Silviu Livescu, PhD, the 2026 recipient of the Washington Award. Recognized…
- Coming Soon: Engineering Legends powered by The Western Society of Engineers · 2 minEngineering Legends is a podcast powered by the Western Society of Engineers, celebrating the visionaries who have shaped—and are shaping—the world we live in. Hosted by veteran…
