Best Byrne And Wade Podcasts (2024)

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40 Years of Lean Observation: a Conversation with Art Byrne 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with prolific author and business leader Art Byrne. During the discussion, Art shares his decades-long journey leading lean transformation, from running kaizen events with the first wave of ex-Toyota consultants in the US to leading manufacturer Wiremold to record profitability. For a decade, Art wrot…

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Crafting Quality Software: a Conversation with Robert Martin 52:24

3M ago52:24

52:24

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with software industry veteran Robert Martin. Robert is one of the original signers of the Agile Manifesto and the author of several influential books, including Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship. During the conversation, Robert shared insightful perspectives on some of the bigges…

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The History of the Term "Lean": a Conversation with Jim Womack and John Krafcik 17:23

4M ago17:23

17:23

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, Jim Womack and John Krafcik share the origin story of the term "lean." Jim led the MIT global benchmarking study of the automotive industry, which led to the seminal book The Machine That Changed the World, and John was one of the principal researchers. Jim went on to co-author a similarly influential book, Lean…

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11: Green Hell Secrets Exposed with Misha Charoudin 37:26

4M ago37:26

37:26

He's garnered over 1.2m subscribers with his top-quality content filmed from the mighty Nürburgring Nordschleife, and now the one and only @mgcharoudin is the guest of my latest podcast. What I love about Misha is that he's a true driver at heart – performing up to 1000 white-knuckle laps of the iconic 13-mile race track he calls home each year, in…

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AI's Impact on Healthcare: A Conversation with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst 22:26

4M ago22:26

22:26

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Dr. Jackie Gerhart and Dr. Christopher Longhurst. Dr. Gerhart is a family physician and VP of clinical informatics at Epic Systems, while Dr. Longhurst is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Digital Officer at UC San Diego Health. In the discussion, we explore: How health systems are using AI to …

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Teaching Lean Thinking to Kids: A Conversation with Alan Goodman 33:36

4M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Alan Goodman, professor and department chair of quality engineering at Milwaukee Area Technical College. Alan spent his career in operations at GE before becoming a professor. The podcast explores his recent work to teach young students lean skills to prepare them for careers after school. In the…

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10: Mat Armstong's Crash Course 31:25

5M ago31:25

31:25

I was lucky enough to recently visit the one and only Mat Armstrong's garage, to see just what it is that makes this YouTube sensation tick. I check out some of the latest exotic cars that he’s saving from the scrap heap, and hear more about his fascinating past and ambitious future plans. Mat is one of the nicest, most genuine guys on the scene, s…

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The State of US Manufacturing and Its Role in Innovation: a Conversation with Ben Armstrong and Jim Morgan 51:38

5M ago51:38

51:38

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Ben Armstrong, Executive Director of MIT's Industrial Performance Center, and Jim Morgan, Senior Advisor at the Lean Enterprise Institute. They share perspectives from Ben's extensive research on the history and future of US manufacturing and Jim's first-hand knowledge of developing new products an…

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Quality Leadership at the Forefront of Innovation: A Conversation with Jeri Ford of Lucid Motors 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

Electrification has given rise to new American automotive ventures such as Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid Motors. Aside from the powertrain, these companies are innovating the driving experience through breakthrough performance and by deeply integrating software into vehicle architecture. These disruptions demonstrate exciting possibilities but raise a c…

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9: Polce Intereceptors - The Real Story 40:43

6M ago40:43

40:43

In my latest 'Some Say...' podcast, I sit down with the one and only @BenPearson1965 – one of the most familiar faces from the iconic Channel 5 'Police Interceptors' TV series, to get a candid and no-holes-barred insight into what really goes on behind the scenes with the British Police. Ben really did see it all during his time on the force, and t…

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Developing 35,000 Problem Solvers: OhioHealth's Journey in Lean Healthcare with Alli Kulp and Emily Swaney 46:14

6M ago46:14

46:14

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Emily Swaney and Alli Kulp from OhioHealth. Emily is the senior director of OhioHealth's lean promotion office, leading the organization's continuous improvement team. Alli is a senior advisor in the lean promotion office and previously worked as a registered nurse. In our discussion, we explore:…

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8: Meet My Top Gear Boss - Andy Wilman (Part 2) 56:42

6M ago56:42

56:42

"If you enjoyed part 1, brace for impact. Wilman tells us what really went down in the Deep South on the American Special, the Argentina debacle, why & how Top Gear became a hit, Clarkson vs Special Forces. How Wilman identifies as David Brent. I also included some revenge from the editors whose eyes bled on many a late night working with Wilman in…

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7: Meet My Top Gear Boss - Andy Wilman (Part 1) 56:11

7M ago56:11

56:11

YOU'RE FIRED!!!! No he never said that. But working for Andy was a rite of passage and a PHD in film-making. No two days were the same. He was a man of few words and I can honestly say that I think we spoke more during this podcast than in the 8 years I worked on Top Gear. Wilman, as we know him, is a fascinating character and hopefully I teased ou…

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Connecting the Classroom to Industry: Experiential Lean Learning with Dennis Wade and Lisa Eshbach 46:30

7M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, we speak with Dennis Wade from Oakland University and Lisa Eshbach, PhD from Ferris State University. They share their universities' programs that provide hands-on lean learning experiences for students through collaboration with industry partners. In our discussion, we explore: The backgrounds and roles of Denn…

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Extending Lean Thinking Beyond the Factory at MillerKnoll: a Conversation with Jennifer Trask and Brittney Heatherington 44:38

7M ago44:38

44:38

In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, our guests are Jennifer Trask and Brittney Heatherington from MillerKnoll. Trask is the Director of the MillerKnoll Performance System (HMPS) for business processes and dealer network, while Heatherington is a continuous improvement coach for the dealer network. In our discussion, we explore: MillerKnoll’s metho…

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Reason 12: The Sun will eventually die and take us with it 37:35

8M ago37:35

37:35

Chris explains what to expect when the Sun will die and take Earth with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Defining Winning: Turning Around Operations Through Clarity and Ownership with Billy Taylor 51:23

8M ago51:23

51:23

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Billy Taylor, former operations executive at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He is now President of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link: a Proven Process to Define, Align, and Execute Strategy at Every Level. In our discussion, we explore: Billy’s career journey from third shift supervisor to…

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6: Wade Eastwood - The Tom Cruise Action Man! 47:26

8M ago47:26

47:26

Wade Eastwood is the stunt coordinator for Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and is credited with stunt work on over 70 Hollywood films. In this episode of Some Say, he joins Ben on the Mission Impossible Sound Stage to talk about the secrets behind all the automotive action we see on screen and why it's so important to do things for real rather tha…

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Reason 11- Comets, Asteroids, and Sh*t 36:31

8M ago36:31

36:31

Wanna know how it will end? Not to worry, the Universe has it all sorted for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 10- They stole Einstein's brain and put it in a jar 28:05

8M ago28:05

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While Einstein's grasp on the intricacies of space and time remains a beacon for the pursuit of knowledge, a morbid turn of events led to the unauthorized extraction of the greatest mind in human history during an autopsy and is now confined to a jar in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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5: Andy Green - Faster Than A Speeding Bullet! 1:45:42

8M ago1:45:42

1:45:42

There aren't many people who can claim to drive faster than a speeding bullet. In fact there's only one person who holds the only supersonic land speed record, which was 763 miles per hour, and that person is Andy Green. In this fascinating episode of Some Say, Ben meets Andy and Thrust SSC for a very in-depth chat about what it was like to drive t…

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Engaging Leadership in Lean at MassMutual 36:48

8M ago36:48

36:48

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI's guests are Mary Nell Egan and Lisa Karam from MassMutual, a leading insurance company. Egan and Karam delve into the intricacies of transformation in a traditionally cautious, large organization. In our discussion, we explore several key themes: MassMutual’s evolution from a tool-centric to a customer-valu…

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Developing Products Customers Love: Discussing Lean Product and Process Development with Two Retired Honda Leaders 57:05

9M ago57:05

57:05

LEI chats with Frank Paluch, Retired President of Honda R&D Americas, and Lara Harrington, Retired Honda Chief Engineer. Frank and Lara share how Honda utilized Lean Product and Process Development principles to launch successful vehicles like the Honda Passport. During the conversation we dive into the following: Understanding Customer Value – As …

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Building a Problem-Solving Culture: Insights from Barton Malow’s Lean University 38:54

9M ago38:54

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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Jill Katic and Grace Eovaldi from Barton Malow, a major construction company that has recently seen significant growth. Jill and Grace share how they've been working to foster a culture of problem solving throughout Barton Malow, principally through a program dubbed Lean University. During the conv…

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4: Tommy Byrne - F1's Lost Champion 43:24

10M ago43:24

43:24

Tommy Byrne is every driver’s worst nightmare: a natural born racer. Someone who has such an innate feel for driving that driving fast is second nature. In this interview Tommy reveals the truth behind why he didn’t stay in Formula 1 and dominate in the way that his abilities predicted. He also discusses his unique speed secrets and a career overla…

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Exploring the Intersection of Lean and Agile: Lessons from Theodo 42:58

11M ago42:58

42:58

In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we talk with Fabrice Bernhard and Catherine Chabiron. Fabrice is the co-founder of Theodo, a fast-growing software company, and Catherine is the author of the new book, Learning to Scale at Theodo: Growing a Fast and Resilient Company. Fabrice and Catherine share how Theodo has seamlessly integrated lean thinkin…

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Revolutionizing Logistics: DHL eCommerce’s Journey Applying Lean Thinking to Automation 37:19

11M ago37:19

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In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Mehmet Gur, Senior Director of Operations Engineering at DHL eCommerce. He has been leading the company's next-generation automation efforts. Since the pandemic, DHL eCommerce – DHL's business-to-consumer unit – has faced dramatic increases in volume. This surge required new automation technology t…

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Transforming Corporate Culture: Bestbath’s Approach to Scaling Problem-Solving Capability 52:17

11M ago52:17

52:17

In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Jay Multanen and Jared Ragozzine from Bestbath, a manufacturer specializing in showers and bathtubs for both commercial and residential buildings. Jay is the co-CEO, while Jared is Director of Lean and Continuous Improvement. During the conversation we touch on: Organizational Transformation: Gain …

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Sustaining Strategy Deployment: Lessons from 16 Years of Practice at GlobalFoundries 40:44

11M ago40:44

40:44

In the latest episode of the WLEI podcast, we delve into hoshin kanri (strategy deployment) with Otto Funke and Joseph Tamayo from GlobalFoundries, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. Otto has overseen the strategic planning process at one of GlobalFoundries' production facilities for sixteen years. He will share insights on how the sit…

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3: Argentina And More Top Gear Secrets 38:43

11M ago38:43

38:43

In the second episode of my chat with my old Top Gear crew, I get Richard Porter to tell me what was the real story behind that number plate in Argentina, and Jim Wiseman tells me how those epic races between Clarkson and Hammond & May were always so close. Plus we find out who really were the best and worst guests. There may be a few naughty words…

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2: Top Gear, Top Secrets 46:26

12M ago46:26

46:26

Ben Collins goes back to his roots in the first episode of Some Say, for an exclusive chat with Richard Porter and Jim Wiseman, two of the key people behind the Clarkson, Hammond and May era of Top Gear. This is the real story about how one of the world's biggest television shows was created and what really happened behind the scenes. This is part …

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Navigating Organizational Change: A Conversation with Dr. Lynn Kelley 48:30

1y ago48:30

48:30

In the latest episode of the WLEI podcast, we explore the topic of organizational change with Dr. Lynn Kelley, former vice president of supply chain and continuous improvement at Union Pacific Railroad and author of the new book Change Questions. Kelley posits that there is no such thing as a fixed plan for a successful transformation. Leaders must…

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1: Some Say with Ben Collins 0:30

1y ago0:30

0:30

He used to be The Stig, who never said anything, but now that's all about to change with Ben Collins' brand new podcast, Some Say.By The Content Works

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Reason 9: The Ocean 23:09

1y ago23:09

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The ocean is a cruel mistress put there by a universe that hates us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 8: Children 34:45

1y ago34:45

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In this episode, Wade talks about just how dangerous childbirth actually is, and how despite all of the Universe's best effort, we keep on reproducing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 7: Brainless blobs are outsmarting us 27:33

1y ago27:33

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You think you're so smart huh? Well in this episode Byrne takes us through all the ways brainless blobs outsmart us/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 6: You are probably just a brain floating in the dead of space 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

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In this episode Chris discusses the implications of an infinite universe actually means, as Byrne and Wade take it to some seriously weird places. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 5: The EPA Can't Save You 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

In this episode the guys discuss Lead and how regardless of our best mitigation methods there really not a lot we can do about this heavy metal gifted to us by the Universe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 4: We are not the pinnacle of evolution 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

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There isn't much these days that a robot can't do better than a human. From writing a last minute essay to sexual satisfaction, machines (more specifically AI) are creating a new world where humans may very well have a backseat role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Byrne, Chris, & Wade

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Reason 3: Mars is a sh*thole 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

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Mars is often portrayed as humanity's only hope. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. From technological obstacles, to extreme amounts of radiation once we do get there, Mars' inability to host life is yet another reason to hate the Universe. Buy the book 42 Reasons To Hate The Universe (And One Reason Not To) Become a Patron and recei…

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