Tire Talk for Trucking, Mining, Agriculture, and MoreInform, pioneer, and entertain the tire world and connected industries
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Signup to Generate a PitchRecent episodes include "California Tire Bill 844" (5 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Goodyear Fayetville Plant Closing and Tires with Forklift Phil" (24 August 2026, 20 minutes), and "Breakdown of the Cologne Tire Expo with Trevor Adams" (10 August 2026, 42 minutes).
Around the Bead publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 40 episodes.
Booking probability for Around the Bead is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Around the Bead requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Around the Bead's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Around the Bead are Rubber & Tires and Trucking. Around the Bead has an education audience.
Around the Bead is an education podcast with 40 episodes published.
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Episode #14
The tire guys are back in the studio to discuss legislation in California regarding the fuel efficiency of replacement consumer tires. We brought the hard copy for review, along with the receipts from California's...
Forklift Phil from Dawg Pound Tires joins the pod to talk about material handling tires, Fayetteville Plant closing, and everything in between.
Trevor Adams, Managing Director of T&C Site Services, the premier OTR tire service provider in the U.K. discusses the Cologne Tire Expo and the OTR Tire Library.
Episode #9
Retreading has been decling year over year, will it survive?
There's a theory floating around that 10 mega fleets will take over the over-the-road trucking industry. How fast? Why? Who will it impact? What will it mean for tires? We discuss it all
Episode #10
<p>The "Best of Series" is born. The tire guys discuss how to define the best-performing truck tire, how to measure the results, and different tiers of winners. Hint: The project is HUGE </p>
<p>Mine Man Mark joins the podcast to break down a specific case that had millions of dollars in value from tire and related decisions. Tire costs, production, downtime, and more were improved. </p>
<p>ROI Rob returns to the podcast to discuss how fleets can learn from their scrap tires. There's almost always a story on why a tire is worn the way it is. There are millions of dollars' worth of answers to be found...
<p>Cesar Pirir from Klinge, technician turned trainer, discusses his trips around the world and his view of the industry. </p>
Around the Bead
<p>Nathan Laswell, the premier truck aligner in the Western United States and lifetime mechanic shares his insights into heavy trucks and tire wear. </p>
<p>Application is king! Putting the right tires in the right application will garner the best results: wear, performance, and fuel economy. Mine Man Mark discusses dozens of variables to consider when choosing between...
<p>Al Klinge, CEO of Klinge LTD, tells his history from being an ultra-class earthmover tire technician to the modern era of training at the world's largest mining operations. </p>
<p>Jason Fennell gives the insider details of the truck market over the last few years. He also brings his crystal ball to predict 2026 and talk shop with the tire guys.</p>
<p>T&C Site Services is a global leader and United Kingdom staple of the mining tire world. Trevor Adams, Managing Director, joins the podcast to discuss the state of the industry. </p><p>The tire technician shortage...
<p>Steve Fossum, a renowned tire industry veteran from Northern California, discusses how the commercial tire industry has evolved over the last three decades. </p>
<p>Joe and John discuss the most commonly requested topics, highlighted by tariffs, supply chain concerns, and new tires such as the FS592 steer tire for class 8 trucks. </p>
<p>Steve Fossum, renowned tire industry veteran from Northern California, discusses how the commercial tire industry has evolved over the last three decades. </p>
<p>Joe and John discuss the most commonly requested topics, highlighted by tariffs, supply chain concerns, and new tires such as the FS592 steer tire for class 8 trucks. </p>
Episode #17
<p>Scott Sloan from Titan Intl, the father of LSWs, discusses how the giant flotation tires are solutions for better traction and bigger yields. </p>
<p>Max from Rubber Track Solutions discusses the origins and solutions of rubber tracks for agricultural operations. </p>
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T&C Site Services
Klinge
Klinge LTD
Titan International
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