Pipeline Things
Episodes
Looking for Labs that Don’t Lie: Validating Lab Data for Fracture Toughness Testing with David Futch
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
All test labs are the same, right? Wrong. In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris are joined by returning guest David Futch of Acuren to d...
CIGMA-x is Sigma? Navigating Gen Z Slang and Novel Gas Crack Detection Technology with NDT Global
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a review of excavations triggered by EMAT results, about 80% of excavations revealed either a) no present anomaly features or b) anomalies unrelate...
“Permanent” Repairs are Forever—or Something Like That, with Tim Mally
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How long should a permanent repair last? 50 years? Until the next scheduled maintenance? According to RSPA 98-4733, “permanent” means as long as t...
Come for the Turbocharger, Stay for the Brisket, with Rienk De Vries
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot to learn about difficult-to-inspect ILI tools, and who better to learn it from than the one and only Rienk de Vries from Intero. In th...
Statistical Relationship Status? It's Complicated: Geohazards with Alex McKenzie-Johnson
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
UFO sightings in New Mexico correlate with patents granted in the US. Popularity of the first name Alix correlates with carjackings in the US. Obvious...
Chipping Away At Cross-Border Differences with Dr. Nicki Robertson
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Canada may be just across the border, but when it comes to pipeline integrity management, the differences can make it feel like we’re oceans apart. ...
That’s So Mega: What the Mega Rule Part 3 Means for Gas Gathering Lines with Mark Ryan
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Pipeline Things podcast, Rhett and Christopher sit down with guest Mark Ryan of Phillips 66 to discuss the impact of Part Three...
What Makes an Effective Composite Repair & That Thing They Say About Boxes of Chocolate, with Tim Mally
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Excavating an anomaly flagged during an in-line inspection can sometimes feel like opening a box of chocolates. Say it with us, now: “You never know...
What’s the Deal with Water Crossings? With Fernando Curiel
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Pipeline Things podcast, Rhett and Christopher sit down with Fernando Curiel of ExxonMobil to discuss the technical and organiz...
Can MFL Capture River Bottom, and What Exactly Is A Hot Take? Featuring Bruce Nestleroth
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a lot to learn about MFL tools, and who better to learn it from than the one and only Bruce Nestleroth. In this episode of Pipeline Things, ...
Failure Files 2.0: Geohazards
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Failure Files series, Pipeline Things break down a significant geohazard incident: the 2023 rupture of Gulf South’s Index 381...
Failure Files 2.0: Third Party Damage
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Failure Files series, Pipeline Things tackles one of the most persistent and arguably preventable causes of pipeline failure in...
Failure Files 2.0: Challenger
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Failure Files series, Pipeline Things breaks down the most talked-about safety-related incident in U.S. history: Challenger. Rh...
Failure Files 2.0: Boeing
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Important Note: This episode was filmed before the June 12 plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. The crash involved a Boeing Dreamliner bound for London...
Failure Files 2.0: Macondo
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off our Failure Files: Breaking Barriers series, this episode of Pipeline Things covers the infamous BP Macondo well disaster (otherwise known...
Introduction to the Failure Files: Barrier Breakdown
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the newest series of Pipeline Things, Failure Files: Barrier Breakdown. Each episode will dissect different stories from the midstream, ae...
Did Cliff Maier Confirm that Machines Are Taking Over?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up our PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, we are joined by Cliff Maier to discuss his paper on machine learning and how to use it to manage ...
Will You Autograph This Framework, Dr. Leewis?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into the latest episode of the PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, where the notable Keith Leewis discusses his paper, “BR (Basic Rupture) –...
Statistically Speaking... We Have a Problem - with Tom Bubenik
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of the PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, we are joined by the incredible Tom Bubenik to discuss his paper, “Lessons Learned...
Define Like a Butterfly, Defend Like a Bee with Jason Skow
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, Jason Skow returns to discuss his paper, "Estimating Highlight Tool Performance on Identif...
Is Your Hard Spot Management Spot On? With Mike Rosenfeld
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first installment of the PPIM 2025 series of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Christopher are joined by the esteemed Mike Rosenfeld. Together, they d...
Geoforce: The Musical Featuring Clay Johnson
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has truly changed over the years. Landlines and MapQuest are things of the past, and traditional data management methods may be headed in t...
Do You Slip Stick It, Or Do You Slap Stick It? With Brett Dugan
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emerging geohazard threats are challenging to manage. Location-based data that provides real-time indicators of geohazards and their impact is ideal, ...
Cracking Circumferential SCC and Poolside Problems with Jed Ludlow
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Much like Chris’s leaking pool, what might appear as one problem turns into many others. Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon sit down with Jed Ludl...
For the Love (and Hate) of Sports and Dent Assessments with Steven John Polasik
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon sit down with Steven Polasik to talk about his 2022 IPCE paper that also featured our very own Rhett’s contribu...
The (Humble) Dirt Merchant Returns to Discuss LiDAR
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He’s back! Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon sit down with the Dirt Merchant, aka Alex McKenzie-Johnson—this time to talk about a publication h...
Permanent…for Now? Type B Sleeves with David Futch
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are Type B sleeves as permanent as the industry believes? In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De Leon and Rhett Dotson are joined by David...
Rhett Third-Wheels Christopher’s Discussion about API 1163 Level 3 Validations with Jason Skow
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett Dotson and Christopher De Leon are joined by Jason Skow to discuss truncated data and what it means for a le...
AI, Superheroes, and the Coolest Room Ever with Adrian Belanger
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did we intentionally film an AI episode in front of robot monster art? Maybe… As machine learning becomes more prevalent, the industry is actively e...
Take It Back Now, Y’all: The History of Pipeline Integrity with Andy Drake
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know what they say about history and repeating itself. In an episode that we wouldn’t mind listening to over and over again, we get the answers ...
Compromise and Sufficiently Talented Fools with Bruce Nestleroth
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ILI tools have developed exponentially over the past few years, but understanding their real capabilities is essential for integrity management. On th...
The Way It Is & The Way It Should Be
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, regulations have generally emerged as a response to failures. Past failures have been the catalysts for the standards and guidelines f...
Dr. Dave’s Take on Green Bananas and the Standards Process
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The standards development process is a crucial part of this industry, but it is everchanging and best met with a team of regulatory and industry exper...
Integrity Management, With a Sprinkling of Sage
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Integrity management has evolved since the standard of “avoiding loss of life” was set. On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher De L...
Losing Control of a Podcast & Control Room Management
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Control room operators and pipeline integrity engineers both play vital roles in protecting pipelines and maintaining safe operations. On the newest e...
Not Your Standard Pizza: Inspecting Pipelines with Intero
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Rienk de Vries from Intero to discuss how difficult-to-inspect pipelines and r...
Baker Hughes & Why It Matters How You Cook It
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Mohamed ElSeify from Baker Hughes to discuss AXISS™ technology—how it work...
Toughness Testing Show & Tell with Simon Bellemare
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Simon Bellemare from MMT to discuss HSD (hardness, strength and ductility) tes...
Plastometrex-The New Kids in the Ditch with Dr. Jimmy Campbell
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Dr. Jimmy Campbell from Plastometrex to discuss how their fresh approach to me...
Triaxial Sensors & Putting Mums In Danger With Stephen Westwood
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Stephen Westwood from Onstream to discuss triaxial sensors, recent innovations...
Enduro & The Curious Case of the Missing Cowboy Hat
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris sit down with Matt Peterson from Enduro to discuss its recent innovations, including the UHR...
The Failure Files: What on Earth is Happening with Geohazards?
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the words of Dr. Dave, there are two kinds of operators – those that have recognized the threat of geohazards and those that haven’t. To wrap u...
The Failure Files: The Dangers of Unrepaired Dents
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This story begins in 2015 in Centreville, Virginia when a restaurant employee dials 911 to report a strong gas smell in the area. Days after that firs...
The Failure Files: Critical Consequences
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, where Rhett and Chris delve into significant pipeline incidents throughout ...
The Failure Files: San Bruno, Part 2
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the second part of a two-part mini-series discussing one of the most influential tragedies in pipeline history, San Bruno. Join us as ...
The Failure Files: San Bruno, Part 1
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, Rhett and Chris explore one of the most influential tragedies in pi...
The Failure Files: Chaos on the Kalamazoo
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the second episode of this special season of Pipeline Things: The Failure Files, where we dive into notable pipeline incidents through...
The Failure Files: Data Disintegration and Regulatory Resets
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 24 years after the Olympic Pipeline Explosion of 1999, the industry has advanced in some ways and stayed stagnant in others. On the first episo...
Envirocal and The Pig in the Box with Vik Raghavan
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the newest episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3, Rhett and Chris sit down with Vik Raghavan from Envirocal to discuss their recent innovation, known as...
What do a burger menu and crack detection technologies have in common? With Rogelio Guajardo
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do a burger menu and crack detection technologies have in common? More than you might think! Discover the similarities between the two with Rhett...
Zombie artwork and EMAT technology with Thomas Beuker
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Chris have a zombie drawing hanging on his office wall? Turns out this week’s guest is an inspiring artist as well as an EMAT technology ex...
Finding diamonds in the data with Rick Desaulniers
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3! In this episode, Rhett and Chris sit down with Rick Desaulniers with Entegra. They discuss how ...
Disc golf skills and specifications with Matt Romney
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the second episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3, Rhett and Chris welcome Matt Romney, the Product Manager for Global Pipeline Integrity at T.D. William...
Master of Naming and New Technology with Ron Thompson
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix Second String Sarah, PPIM, and Novitech? The very first episode of Pipeline Things Arc 3! Join Pipeline Things for the in...
Hard Spots & Analogies with Jing Wang
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My achy breaky….. hard spot? In the season finale of Season 2, Jing Wang from TC Energy joins the Pipeline Things to discuss hard spots. Jing breaks...
Are you in a Hard Spot?
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hard spots: a misunderstood zombie or a 21st century baseball technique? Join Christopher and Rhett on this episode of Pipeline Things as they talk ab...
ILI masterminds with Mike Preuit
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking for 100. ILI masterminds. An operator's experience with EMAT. Secret handshakes. All of this and more are featured in today’s episode of Pip...
The elephant in the room and geohazards with Nic Roniger
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher and Rhett bring in Nic Roniger, an SME on geohazards from Marathon Petroleum, to dissect Section 613 o...
The spawn of the updated gas rule with Brian Jimenez
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher and Rhett welcome guest Brian Jimenez, Director of Pipeline Integrity – East Region at Energy Transf...
World Cup & RIN 2 SMEs
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher and Rhett break down RIN 2 and World Cup SMEs (subject matter experts). Rhett defines Seagal engineeri...
RIN 2 Breaking Pipeline Traditions
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher and Rhett are back! To kick off 2023, Pipeline Things break down RIN 2 and discuss how some pipeline traditions are now changing. They bre...
Q&A Turned Karaoke Competition
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for Pipeline Thing’s last episode in 2022! In this episode, Rhett and Christopher answer all your must-know questions from EMAT to steak. Th...
192.712C is the way
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pipeline Things is back! In this episode of Pipeline Things, Christopher catches Rhett’s raw reaction to the new regulation regarding dents and mech...
Geometry tools are like the middle child
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Things 20 and 21 get into another ILI technology, geometry tools. Christopher and Rhett compare geometry tools t...
The hitchhiking dirt merchant with Alex McKenzie-Johnson Part II
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Things 20 and 21 finish their road trip with the Dirt Merchant. Christopher, Rhett, and Alex finish discussing the...
The hitchhiking dirt merchant with Alex McKenzie-Johnson
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Things 20 and 21 take listeners on a road trip. While driving, they pick up a hitchhiker, the Dirt Merchant. They ...
The birthday episode with David Futch
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do a golf club, 40 snickers bars, and SCC have in common? Listen today to find out! Today, Hosts Thing 20 and 21 bring back their first returning...
What if?
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Thing 20 and 21 get into the what ifs of EMAT. No, not What If the Marvel show. But Thing 21 does present some what ifs for Star Wars and Marvel...
Catch and Release with Rosie the fly
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Thing 20 and 21 are met with an unexpected guest, Rosie the fly. Rosie joins the Things as they laugh about jokes from the 1970s and discuss pre...
The nostalgia of EMAT and 1980s pop culture
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Thing 20 reflects on John Denver and Reader’s Digest, meanwhile, Thing 21 goes in-depth about EMAT and how you can package an ultrasonic tool ...
Q&A turned arm-wrestling competition
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Thing 20 and 21 answer audience questions… that is until a listner challenges them to arm-wrestle. Who will win? Thing 20? Or Thing 21? It’s...
EMAT, the Cinderella story. With Sean Moran
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Thing 20 and 21 welcome Sean Moran to the podcast. Sean is a senior engineer at Williams who has experience with the ILI vendor side and was onc...
What’s at steak?
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Thing 20 and Thing 21 (or 20-fun?) compare A1 steak sauce and Wagyu steak to IMU and bending strain. In this episode, Rhett reminisces on a trip...
IMU slaps… and so does Chris
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Pipeline Things follows up on the last episode by further discussing IMU. Rhett gets caught in a hailstorm while Christopher dives into IMU. Chr...
Do geohazards find operators? With Alex Mckenzie-Johnson
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Pipeline Things welcomes guest Alex Mckenzie-Johnson, a dirt merchant and senior principal at Geosyntec Consultants. Join thing 20 and 20-fun as...
The similarity of MFL-A and snowmobiling
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using RSTRENG for all your burst pressure calculations? Depending on your answer, you may want to tune into this episode of Pipeline Things. T...
A mortician and ILI engineer walk into a bar....
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MFL, PPIM, and a mortician? Learn about all these topics on the latest episode of Pipeline Things with Thing 20 and 21. Trust us, it’s an episode yo...
Mutton Busting, Failure Analysis, and Morgan Freeman… oh my!
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pipeline Things welcomes its first guest David Futch, a senior associate at ADV Integrity where he guides clients through failure analysis programs, r...