About this podcast
Gear Talk is the podcast that connects maintenance & reliability professionals with reliable information, insights, and experts, enabling them to accomplish their goals more effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Join Wes Cash each month as he talks shop with industry experts, thought leaders, and the folks in the trenches keeping industry moving.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 36 episodes
- Equipment Flushing Isn't One-Size-Fits-All · 24 min · Episode 36What does it actually mean to “flush” a lubrication system? And how do you know whether the flush you’re planning will actually solve the problem? In this episode of Gear Talk…
- The CMMS is Dead. Long Live the CMMS! · 24 min · Episode 35What if the biggest problem with CMMS isn’t the technology, but how people actually use it? In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with UpKeep founder Ryan Chan to talk…
- Training Builds Skills. Leaders Build Trust. · 22 min · Episode 34How can maintenance and reliability teams turn training and certification into real improvement across the plant? In this episode of Gear Talk, host Wes Cash sits down with Matt…
- Plant Communication Without Bottlenecks · 27 min · Episode 33How do strong maintenance and reliability teams align communication across the shop floor, leadership, and peer groups without creating friction or bottlenecks? In this episode…
- Who Owns Lubrication? · 24 min · Episode 32Why has lubrication drifted from a specialized engineering discipline to something many plants treat as a basic task? In this episode of Gear Talk, recorded at Reliable Plant…
- Mobile Equipment Reliability · 24 min · Episode 31What 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 with…
- Cultivating a Culture of Reliability · 21 min · Episode 30What 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 joined…
- People First, Technology Second · 24 min · Episode 29AI, 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…
- Manufacturing in Oklahoma · 22 min · Episode 28What does the manufacturing industry look like in Oklahoma? In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell to discuss the manufacturing…
- Staffing Your Team the Right Way · 26 min · Episode 27How 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 the…
- Finding Your Lube Champion · 22 min · Episode 26Who 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 champion…
- Brilliant at the Basics · 20 min · Episode 25In 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…
- Driving a Lubrication Program · 23 min · Episode 24In 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…
- Modern Workforce Development · 23 min · Episode 23In 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…
- Succeeding with Remote Monitoring · 20 min · Episode 22On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with Levi (last name) from KCF Technologies to discover more about remote monitoring technologies and how to successfully apply…
- Holiday Special: Reliability with Santa! · 10 min · Episode 21On this special episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with the most famous guest to visit the show - Santa Claus! With more than 1,500 years as the Worldwide Distribution Manager…
- State of Reliability in the Middle East · 24 min · Episode 20On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with special guest Mina Soliman, CEO of Prime Gear and Noria Regional Technical Consultant, to talk about the state of…
- On-site Oil Analysis Benefits · 20 min · Episode 19On this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash chats with special guest Lisa Williams, Product Manager at Ametek Spectro Scientific and Sub-Committee Chair for ASTM, to talk about how…
- Reliability Advice from an Expert · 34 min · Episode 18In this episode of Gear Talk, Wes Cash sits down with special guest Drew Troyer, Global Head of Asset Management for Anglo American, to uncover the history and truth behind…
- Proper Maintenance Structure · 25 min · Episode 17In this episode of Gear Talk, we dive deep into the world of maintenance and reliability with our special guest, Brian Brzinski, founder of AMSS Advanced Management Systems &…
