In this episode, we dig into structural glass design and explore why glass in buildings can be far more than a transparent enclosure. We talk through how engineers approach glass as a true structural material in systems where stiffness, redundancy, detailing, and post-breakage behavior can be just as important as ultimate strength.We break down how engineers ... Show More
May 27
Episode 114 - Yielding for a Better Brace
In Episode 114, we dig into buckling restrained braced frames with Brandt Saxey, SE, of CoreBrace.We talk through how BRBFs work, what makes them different from traditional concentrically braced frames, and why yielding in both tension and compression without global buckling make ... Show More
1 h
May 17
Episode 112 – Good Connections Make Great Structures
In this episode, we dig into structural connection design and explore why connections are far more than just the final step of a project. We talk through how engineers approach connections as critical components that influence constructability, architectural expression, fabricati ... Show More
52m 38s
May 2024
S5E18 Joe Moak | Working at Apple, Premium Products, & Superior Project Management
Send us Fan MailJoe Moak shares his experience with the podcast working at high-profile companies such as Apple & Sonos, and also gives us a glimpse into “the best place he has ever worked” (Maestro PD). Companies are always looking for those elusive “A” players to join their tea ... Show More
55m 57s
Oct 2025
S6E42 Ramzi Marjaba | From Idea to Approval: Persuasion for Engineers
Send us Fan MailRamzi Marjaba is a seasoned Solution Engineer and consultant currently with Veeam Software, working remotely from Ottawa since March 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly four years as a Senior Solution Specialist at Keysight Technologies, managing Eastern Canada a ... Show More
56m 23s
Jul 2024
A Civil Engineer’s Perspective on Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Family Life – Ep 266
<p>In this episode, Ann Tomalavage, P.E., PMP, LEED AP, and president of Malarkey Consulting, Inc., interviews me about my civil engineer’s perspective on entrepreneurship, and how I manage it alongside my family life. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** E ... Show More
44m 41s
Oct 2025
S6E41 James Davis | Living in Ukraine for $12/Day to Become An Engineer
Send us Fan MailJames Davis, widely recognized as FluxBench, has built a following by making electronics approachable, fun, and practical. With a mission to “keep the magic smoke inside the components where it belongs,” James is passionate about teaching engineers, makers, and ho ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
Powerful Ways to Address the Hidden Gaps in Engineering Education – Ep 131
<p>In this episode, we talk with Bill Woodburn, founder and chairman of the board at Engineering Tomorrow, about the creation and impact of Engineering Tomorrow and the significant talent gaps in engineering education. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** E ... Show More
39m 51s
Jul 2024
S5E28 Aaron Gebauer | Solidworks PDM, Finding A New Job, Managing Uncertainty
Send us Fan MailToday we continue our “Open to Work” series by welcoming Aaron Gebauer. Aaron Gebauer shares his extensive career journey and insights into implementing SolidWorks PDM, managing job transitions, the importance of professional development and networking, and findin ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2021
Episode 2: Our Journey Towards Science Part 1
<p>In this first part of our Journey Towards Science episode, we will talk about why we wanted to be scientists and how we got there. In this first part, we discuss our childhood inspirations and why we chose to study Biomedical Sciences and where. In the next episode, we talk ab ... Show More
32m 37s