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Manufacturing Talks

Hosted by Jim Vinoski · business · EN-US · 225 episodes

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About this Podcast:

There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Meet the amazing folks who thrive in that survival-of-the-fittest world.

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Contact path

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Booking probability

43%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Manufacturing Talks

What is Manufacturing Talks about?

There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not.

Who hosts Manufacturing Talks?

Manufacturing Talks is hosted by Jim Vinoski. The show has published 225 episodes to date.

What has Manufacturing Talks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Professor Howard Baetjer Jr: Government Involvement in Manufacturing IS the Problem!" (14 October 2026, 44 minutes), "America! The Bradley Foundation's Support for Freedom and Our Founding Principles" (29 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "Jim Vinoski on Chapter 3 of His New Book - All About Victaulic!" (22 September 2026, 15 minutes).

How often does Manufacturing Talks publish?

Manufacturing Talks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 225 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Manufacturing Talks?

Booking probability for Manufacturing Talks is 43%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Manufacturing Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Manufacturing Talks's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Manufacturing Talks?

The strongest fits for Manufacturing Talks are Jewelry, Toys & Sporting Goods. Manufacturing Talks has a business audience.

About the host

Jim Vinoski hosts Manufacturing Talks, a business show with 225 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Professor Howard Baetjer Jr: Government Involvement in Manufacturing IS the Problem!

    Oct 14, 202644 min

    Send us Fan Mail Retired economics professor Howie Baetjer, who was the instructor for an online class your host Jim Vinoski took way back when, joined us to discuss how free markets, private ownership, and...

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    America! The Bradley Foundation's Support for Freedom and Our Founding Principles

    Sep 29, 202637 min

    Send us Fan Mail Rick Graber, president and CEO of the Bradley Foundation, joined us to explain the mission and activities of his organization, which was founded based on the free enterprise, limited government, and...

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    Jim Vinoski on Chapter 3 of His New Book - All About Victaulic!

    Sep 22, 202615 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your host Jim Vinoski goes solo this week and explains why Victaulic is featured in Chapter Three of his book *American Manufacturing: 22 Tales of Integrity, Ingenuity, and the Modest Heroes Who Built a...

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    Stop Fighting Canada and Unleash American Manufacturing Might!

    Sep 8, 202639 min

    Send us Fan Mail Dave Hebert - native of Detroit and son of a manufacturing worker - and how an economist and manufacturing guru with the American Institute for Economic Research, discusses the economic productivity of...

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    Let's bring our youth back to manufacturing!

    Sep 2, 202646 min

    Send us Fan Mail Who are your manufacturing heroes? Your host Jim Vinoski interviews Avi Reichental, highlighting his extensive background in manufacturing and technology, including his roles at 3D Systems and...

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    Larry Harrell with Perfect Point EDM on their new way to remove aircraft rivets!

    Aug 18, 202648 min

    Send us Fan Mail It's always cool to learn about breakthrough new tech, so Jim's discussion with Larry Harrell from Perfect Point EDM was a treat! Larry discusses how Perfect Point uses advanced electrical discharge...

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    Zamboni is Chapter 1 of *American Manufacturing* for a Reason!

    Aug 13, 202613 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your host Jim Vinoski kicks off his series that will highlight each company in turn that he featured in his new book, *American Manufacturing: 22 Tales of Integrity, Ingenuity, and the Modest Heroes Who...

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    There's a great new book out you've got to read!!

    Aug 4, 202615 min

    Send us Fan Mail Jim Vinoski discusses his new book, "American Manufacturing: 22 Tales of Integrity, Ingenuity, and the Modest Heroes Who Built a Nation," highlighting the importance of American manufacturing. He chose...

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    Economist Julia Cartwright on energy polices, regulations, and nuclear power

    Jul 28, 202632 min

    Send us Fan Mail It was great fun to focus on nuclear energy for the second week in a row! Your host Jim Vinoski interviews Julia Cartwright from the American Institute for Economic Research about nuclear energy and...

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    Brett Rampal is bullish about nuclear energy!

    Jul 21, 202646 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your host Jim Vinoski interviews Brett Rampal, a nuclear expert with 20 years of experience, about the current state and future of the nuclear industry. Brett highlights the industry's significant...

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    We Need to Cut Red Tape for Manufacturers and Energy Producers Pronto!

    Jul 7, 202630 min

    Send us Fan Mail Regulations have gotten so bad we mostly don't even talk about them anymore. That's a huge problem, because red tape is the number 1 thing that can derail our reindustrialization efforts, our nuclear...

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    The ATDM is Tackling the Skilled Trades Gap for the Defense Industry!

    Jun 30, 202652 min

    Send us Fan Mail Here's a superb example of a public-private partnership to help with our desperate need for more skilled trades gurus. Jim Vinoski interviews Jason Wells from the Accelerated Training in Defense...

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    Samuel Gregg on Industrial Policy: Give It Up by Not Taking It Up!

    Jun 23, 202636 min

    Send us Fan Mail It was a pleasure to be joined once again by Samuel Gregg, who is President of the American Institute for Economic Research, and joined us to discuss a recent article of his that's right up our alley...

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    Tariffs Are Savaging His Manufacturing Business!

    Jun 16, 202633 min

    Send us Fan Mail It was illuminating to hear from Mike Musheinish, CEO of Detroit Axle, about the effects of tariffs on his aftermarket auto parts-making business. Mike discussed the severe impact of the new tariffs on...

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    inFlow Inventory Marries Multimedia With its SaaS Business Strategy!

    Jun 9, 202635 min

    Send us Fan Mail It was great to return the favor of podcast guesting with Melinda Tse, Louis Leung, and Jared Plumb from inFlow Inventory. They had our host Jim Vinoski on their show, "The Secret Life of Inventory," a...

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    The latest newsletter from the National Center for Energy Analytics is FIRE!

    Jun 3, 202628 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your host Jim Vinoski discusses the latest newsletter from the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA), highlighting key articles. He praises Jonathan Lesser and Portia Roberts' critique of wind...

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    Why is everything made in America so much more expensive? REGULATIONS!

    May 26, 202610 min

    Send us Fan Mail Your host, Jim Vinoski, goes solo and discusses the impact of regulations on American manufacturing, emphasizing that hyper-regulation has driven jobs offshore and hinders reindustrialization efforts...

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    This Startup Makes Machine Shops More Competitive! Benny Buller with Uptool

    May 12, 202631 min

    Send us Fan Mail Software for manufacturing feels like a minefield sometimes. These guys get it. Benny Buehler from Uptool, a startup focused on improving American machine shops, joined us this week. Benny, with a...

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    Jim Vinoski On The Energy Future Forum and His New Book!

    May 6, 202630 min

    Send us Fan Mail We've got a shorter episode for you this week. Your host Jim Vinoski flies solo for deep dive into the event he attended last week, the Energy Futures Forum by the National Center for Energy Analytics...

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    Making Machines to Help People with Special Needs: Enabling Devices!

    Apr 28, 202638 min

    Send us Fan Mail What an amazing episode! Our guests this week are Seth Kanor and Vinny Livoti from Enabling Devices, a company that creates assistive technology for people with disabilities. Seth's father, a medical...

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