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Hosted by Jessica Bird · technology · EN-US · 32 episodes
CNC Underground: Afterhours is a candid manufacturing podcast for the people behind CNC machining, CAM, and modern machine shops. Hosted by Jessica Bird, each episode brings real conversations with industry voices about shop culture, technology, tooling, leadership, business, and the future of manufacturing. It is thoughtful, practical, occasionally funny, and always rooted in the real world of making parts and keeping shops moving.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCNC Underground: Afterhours is a candid manufacturing podcast for the people behind CNC machining, CAM, and modern machine shops. Hosted by Jessica Bird, each episode brings real conversations with industry voices about shop culture, technology, tooling, leadership, business, and the future of manufacturing.
CNC Underground: Afterhours is hosted by Jessica Bird. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "31. From NC to CNC to AI-NC: The Next Evolution of Manufacturing with Tanmay Aggarwal" (14 October 2026, 68 minutes), "30. The Most Valuable Thing at IMTS Wasn't for Sale with The Sisterhood of Trades" (30 September 2026, 54 minutes), and "29. Around the World with Machinist Tony Gunn: Dirty Shops, $20 Wages, and Million-Dollar Anchors" (16 September 2026, 66 minutes).
CNC Underground: Afterhours publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for CNC Underground: Afterhours is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CNC Underground: Afterhours requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CNC Underground: Afterhours's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jessica Bird hosts CNC Underground: Afterhours, a technology show with 32 episodes published.
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Episode #21
CNC Underground Afterhours pushes past the marketing buzz to take a hard look at AI’s real impact on the machine shop floor. Industry veteran Tanmay, founder and CEO of Lambda Function, joins to discuss AI, automation...
Episode #20
From unexpected acts of support at IMTS to the power of community in the trades, this episode dives into firsthand stories of women forging connections, gaining confidence, and challenging stereotypes in manufacturing...
Episode #19
Tony Gunn shares a unique perspective shaped by decades on the shop floor and years spent visiting hundreds of manufacturing facilities worldwide. This episode covers the real difference between successful and...
Episode #18
Across the skilled trades, the hiring crisis has taken center stage but is it really only a shortage of applicants, or are businesses struggling just as much with retention? This episode breaks down why the trades are...
Episode #17
America’s manufacturing sector faces critical decisions on reshoring, workforce development, and automation. In this episode, Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring Initiative, shares more than 50 years of industry...
Episode #16
This episode tackles the root of what’s really behind the so-called “talent shortage” in manufacturing, pulling apart the difference between a lack of skilled workers and mismatched expectations in the industry. Hear...
Episode #15
An unexpected path from Amish roots to CNC shop ownership sets the stage for a conversation about forging a career in manufacturing without a clear roadmap. This episode highlights how a hands-on upbringing built a...
Episode #14
Running a machine shop is often called the hardest business in the world, and this episode covers the realities behind that statement. The conversation focused on why manufacturing and machining are so essential yet...
Episode #13
Get a front-row seat to the changing landscape of modern manufacturing as the microphones flip on Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour. This episode covers content creation in manufacturing, skill gaps...
Episode #11
<p>PLM: buzzword or necessity? Jessica welcomes Michael Finocchiaro, a product lifecycle management veteran, startup advisor, and outspoken industry observer, for a no-nonsense conversation about what PLM is, what it...
Episode #20
<p>Tyler Stillson, president and owner of Operose Manufacturing, joins host Jessica for an honest discussion about growth, risk, and technology in modern manufacturing. </p><p><br></p><p>From walking away from...
Episode #9
<p>Jim Vinoski joins CNC Underground AfterHours to share decades of experience in manufacturing, spanning engineering, leadership, writing, and advising.</p><p><br></p><p>Mechanical engineer, former Forbes manufacturing...
Episode #8
<p>Get an inside look at the changing face of manufacturing and the skilled trades with hosts Jessica Bird and Darryl Gratrix, founder of NextGen Skilled Trades Consulting. Darryl shares his personal path from a...
Episode #7
<p>What actually happens when you mix motorsports ambitions, hands-on automotive classes, and a willingness to post real wins and mistakes online? </p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Nush Ahmed breaks stereotypes...
Episode #6
<p>Arthur Field, Operations Manager for the Americas at MTDCNC, joins the conversation to break down what truly defines strong partnerships in manufacturing and why clinging to outdated methods can sabotage shop...
Episode #5
<p>Join Jessica Urbans and Jon Ely for CNC Underground After Hours as they take a closer look at the realities of machining—from running parts on twin-turret lathes to managing a modern team and leading Industrial Tool...
CNC Underground: Afterhours
<p>Join Jessica Urbans and guest Alex Huckstepp, co-founder and chief commercial officer at Uptool, as they talk through the realities of US manufacturing today. </p><p>This episode covers the evolution of additive and...
Episode #2
<p>Mike Richter, Learning and Development Manager at Wilson Tool International, sits down with host Jessica Urbans to reveal the twists, turns, and lessons learned in his move from public education to manufacturing...
Episode #2
<p>Join host Jessica Urbans as she welcomes Marco Bauer, the mind behind up2parts, an AI-powered manufacturing co-pilot that helps automate CAM programming, quoting, and workflow clarity from quoting to machining. Based...
Episode #1
<p>Jessica Urbans brings together manufacturing engineer Josh Weis from Aurelius Manufacturing for an in-depth, candid conversation about shop life, process changes, and the quirks of CNC culture. Josh shares his...
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