The HazMat Guys
Episodes
THMG541 – Emerging threats V2026.1
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the United States’ emerging threats document and translate it into practical takeaways you can actually use. This is ...
THMG540 – Top 10 Chemicals on Road
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jake takes the lead in this episode to break down the top 10 chemicals you’re most likely to encounter on the road in the United States, and why kno...
THMG539 – The Plot Thickens...
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem, it can directly affect your hazmat operation and the safety decisions you make every day. In this episode, w...
THMG538: Mailbag
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike’s off on assignment, so Bob gets to team up with Jake again—and we’re kind of hoping this turns into a regular thing. It’...
THMG537 – Exposure Limits
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jake and Bob, sit down to chat about exposure limits, looking at them through an industrial hygienist’s lens and a “Haz Mat Respo...
2026 Public Service Announcement 1
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're not going to plan on doing these often, but periodically it's nice to let everybody know what's going on with what we're doing, ...
THMG536 – AI for the Win Again | Part IV
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had great traction with the last AI episode, so we dived a little deeper and created a miniseries on the topic. More to come on this one, so strap ...
THMG535 – AI for the Win Again | Part III
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had great traction with the last AI episode, so we dived a little deeper and created a miniseries on the topic. More to come on this one, so strap ...
THMG534 Hazard Class interviews Dr. Norman
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Since we are wrapping up our first conference in lovely downtown Key West Florida we stepped back and had our intrepid interviewer Jake Ryks who got t...
THMG533a – Lithium Ion Suppression Showdown
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
GuestsJohn Glazier• Packaging Engineer (RIT graduate)• 25+ years in chemical and dangerous goods packaging• Representative at DGO, specializing ...
THMG533 – AI for the Win Again | Part I
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We had great traction with the last AI episode, so we dived a little deeper and created a miniseries on the topic. More to come on this one, so strap ...
THMG532 – A.I. in Haz Mat Response
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike sits down with Bob to explore how AI can be applied in today's response landscape. Even if you're already working with AI, there...
THMG531 – Neutrons Part II
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders operating in unknown environments. Their 1064 nm Raman technolo...
THMG530 – Neutrons Part I
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rigaku Analytical DevicesRigaku provides handheld Raman analyzers for first responders operating in unknown environments. Their 1064 nm Raman technolo...
THMG529 – Energy Storage systems
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After hearing about a recent conflagration in Warwick, NY, we went and did a little research on some of the recent ones and the outcomes from them. T...
THMG528 – 7-OH OTC Fun! | Part II
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recently finished recording an unboxing video that'll be available soon on the LMS. During filming, the sales rep brought up that the product detec...
THMG527 – 7-OH OTC Fun! | Part I
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recently finished recording an unboxing video that'll be available soon on the LMS. During filming, the sales rep brought up that the product detec...
THMG526 – Smells, Swell and Tells | Part II
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent class, we got to think about how, in hazmat, we’re always told to avoid using our five senses. But honestly, we don’t always follow...
THMG525 – Smells, Swell and Tells
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent class, we got to think about how, in hazmat, we’re always told to avoid using our five senses. But honestly, we don’t always follow...
THMG524 – Effective Leadership Tips w/Ralph Suppa
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a chat with Ralph Supa from Cervitas, where we dive into what makes leadership in hazmat situations unique compared to leading o...
THMG523 – Bunker Gear vs. CPC
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A listener emailed us asking about the practice of washing up after a fire when using firefighting gear, and how that compares to using chemical prote...
THMG522 – Batteries with Friends with Pat Durham
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're catching up with our friend Pat from StasheD Training, who shares some fresh takes on batteries - this time, looking at the engineering side rat...
THMG521 – DOT Class 10
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It might sound surprising, but we invited our friends Chris Pfaff from PHRT Training and Patrick Durham from Stached Training - experts in staff train...
THMG520 – DOT Class Dangerous
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During our recording of DOT class 9, we realized we missed talking about the dangerous placard. So, we bumped a few episodes and made sure to cover al...
THMG519a – Q3/2025 Emerging Threats with CBRNe Magazine
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, we chat with Gwyn Winfield and Zoe Rutherford from CBRNE magazine about new global threats. We're aiming to bring you t...
THMG519 – DOT Class 9
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the often-overlooked "miscellaneous" section of DOT transports. Even though it covers everything that doesn’t fit in the mai...
THMG518 – DOT Class 8
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about corrosives - we chat about what they are, the different names they go by, and how to deal with them safely. We’re putting ...
THMG517a – VipIR and the 908 Devices Toolbox
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with some folks from 908 Devices to chat about their lineup of chemical identification tools and dive into what makes VipIR such a game-c...
THMG517 – DOT Class 7 | Part II
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we thought we would smash this all into one episode, but it turned out to be two. In this one, we're going through DOT Class 7, which...
THMG516 – DOT Class 7 | Part I
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we thought we would smash this all into one episode, but it turned out to be two. In this one, we're going through DOT Class 7, which...
THMG515 – DOT Class 6 | Part II
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives further into DOT 6, all about Poisons. Mike had to step out last minute because of our busy training schedule, so it’s just Bob f...
THMG514 – DOT Class 6 | Part I
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into Class 6 - yep, the infamous poisons! But it turns out, not everything here is as toxic as you might think. Some are even biological....
THMG513 – DOT Class 5 | Part II
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into DOT class 5 today - a category that’s often mixed up and not always clear-cut. Join us as we break things down and clear up some o...
THMG512 – DOT Class 5 | Part I
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving into DOT class 5 today - a category that’s often mixed up and not always clear-cut. Join us as we break things down and clear up some o...
THMG511 – DOT Class 4 | Part II
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up, we’re diving into solids—especially those flannel solids you always see with the blue diamond label. They might look tough, like somethin...
THMG510 – DOT Class 4 | Part I
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Next up, we’re diving into solids—especially those flannel solids you always see with the blue diamond label. They might look tough, like somethin...
THMG509 – DOT Class 3 | Part II
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We jumped back in with DOT Class 3 hazmat and covered a ton of ground - so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode.Thank you to ...
THMG508 – DOT Class 3 | Part I
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We jumped back in with DOT Class 3 hazmat and covered a ton of ground - so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. Thank you to...
THMG507 – DOT Class 2 | Part II
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We jumped back in with DOT Class 2 hazmat and covered a ton of ground—so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. We also expl...
THMG506 – DOT Class 2
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We jumped back in with DOT Class 2 hazmat and covered a ton of ground—so much, in fact, that we couldn’t fit it all into one episode. Looks like t...
THMG505 – Battery Fire with Injury
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into a recent battery mishap that took place somewhere in the U.S. - we’re keeping the exact spot under wraps out of respect for ...
THMG504 – DOT Class 1
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we looked back through our episode list, we realized we haven’t really explored each placard class in detail—so we figured, why not start now?T...
THMG502a - From detection to decision: Mirion Technology
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chatted with Bryan Sommers from Mirion Technologies about the unique ecosystem they're building and some cool new updates on the way. Tune in to he...
THMG503 – Breaking News 1
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We managed to wrap up the hazmat in the sex scenes episode just in time to chat about some recent happenings and introduce a brand new segment: **Brea...
THMG502 - Fernald Radiation Experiments Part II
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to our sponsor for this episode:ObexionFRObexionFR is a mobile solution for first responders dealing with lithium battery fires, created by ...
THMG501 - Fernald Radiation Experiments Part I
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After celebrating our 500th episode, we've been busy traveling and teaching all over the country, with instructors spread out - including us! We had t...
THMG500 – The Roast
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hit a huge milestone - 500 episodes! To celebrate, we decided to shake things up and invite some of our former coworkers to roast us. Tune in for 4...
THMG499 – Asbestos | Part II
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode clears up a few mix-ups from last time about the blankets, and then we dive into the topic of asbestos - why it’s not officially labele...
THMG498a – A solution for Batteries?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've tried out lots of products—some hit the mark, some don’t. But this one really impressed us, so much that we had to share it with you in a sp...
THMG498 – Asbestos | Part I
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode clears up a few mix-ups from last time about the blankets, and then we dive into the topic of asbestos - why it’s not officially labele...
THMG497 – Li-Ion Battery Blankets
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, lithium-ion battery blankets have been getting a lot of attention - some good, some not so much. In this episode, we share what we’ve learne...
THMG496 – Surfactants and Emulsifiers | Part II
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what? We realized we haven't covered surfactants and emulsifiers yet! So, we're diving into this topic over several episodes. We'll break down a...
THMG495 – Surfactants and Emulsifiers
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guess what? We realized we haven't covered surfactants and emulsifiers yet! So, we're diving into this topic over several episodes. We'll break down a...
THMG495a – Friends of Firefighters
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t usually make requests like this, but we have a close friend who’s been making a real difference for a long time. We’ve supported her an...
THMG494 – AI Answers Our questions
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We got an email from someone who used AI to select PPE, so we gave it a shot too. The results blew us away! What we thought we'd be wearing at the sta...
THMG493 – AFV Operations
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looks like you all enjoyed the chat about alternative fuel vehicles from a week or two back, and we got a bunch of emails asking how they work. So, he...
THMG492 – Mercury Response with the EPA
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about Mercury before, but we're no experts. We're just two schlubs on the radio, thankfully without video. Oh, wait, that changed. Now we...
THMG491 – Molecular Property Spectroscopy aka MPS
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A question led to another question, which reminded Bob of a paper he wrote in college about the molecular property spectroscopically known as the MPS ...
THMG490 – Stay Sharp On Radiation - Part II
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the reasons why understanding radiation is important. We'll also start exploring some case studies that trace back to the orig...
THMG489 – Hazard Class
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to some great conversations, and that's exactly what happened when we chatted with Jake Ricks. He was curio...
THMG488 – Stay Sharp On Radiation
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the reasons why understanding radiation is important. We'll also start exploring some case studies that trace back to the orig...
THMG487 – The Hardest Hurdle to get over when beginning to teach
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from attending conferences nationwide, we've had enlightening conversations with emerging instructors about their challenges. We've pinpointed t...
THMG486 – Fourier Transform Spectroscopy
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we gear up for an exciting parade on Fourier transform spectroscopy, we wanted to give you a sneak peek into some of the fantastic material we're f...
THMG485 – Mailbag (with AI)
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary:In this unique and engaging episode, the hosts experiment with artificial intelligence as an interviewer, answering AI-generated quest...
THMG484 – Alternate fueled vehicles
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're excited to share that we've teamed up with our friend Tim Ferretti to offer top-notch classes on LNG, CNG, and hydrogen. We've ...
THMG483 – H5N1 Mutations & Bird Colds
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Dr. Terry Simpson, a virologist delving into H5N1 mutations and what he intriguingly refers to as bird cults. He shares his pe...
THMG483 – H5N1 Mutations & Bird Colds
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Dr. Terry Simpson, a virologist delving into H5N1 mutations and what he intriguingly refers to as bird cults. He shares his pe...
THMG482 – Benefits of Radiation Training
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the latest training on radiation, covering all the essential aspects of creating a thorough training program. We chat about th...
THMG482 – Benefits of Radiation Training
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the latest training on radiation, covering all the essential aspects of creating a thorough training program. We chat about th...
THMG481 – Plastic Containers – Part II
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of plastics. We explore the various types, their uses, and their limitations, especially when it com...
THMG481 – Plastic Containers – Part II
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of plastics. We explore the various types, their uses, and their limitations, especially when it com...
THMG480 – Plastic Containers
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of plastics. We explore the various types, their uses, and their limitations, especially when it com...
THMG480 – Plastic Containers
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of plastics. We explore the various types, their uses, and their limitations, especially when it com...
THMG479 – Kingman, AZ BLEVE | Case Study
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the Christmas break, we decided to dig through our old file cabinet, filled with unfinished episodes and ideas that never quite came together. We...
THMG479 – Kingman, AZ BLEVE | Case Study
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the Christmas break, we decided to dig through our old file cabinet, filled with unfinished episodes and ideas that never quite came together. We...
THMG477 – Hydrogen Sulfide | Part II
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this two-part series as we dive into the details of hydrogen sulfide and its presence on all our meters. We'll explore why OSHA mandat...
THMG478 – New Years Even Attacks
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We know staying updated with the news is crucial, and even though it's only January 2nd as we record this, there were several attacks on New Year&...
THMG476 – Hydrogen Sulfide | Part I
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this two-part series as we dive into the details of hydrogen sulfide and its presence on all our meters. We'll explore why OSHA mandat...
THMG475 – What biohazard nightmare just fell out of that truck?
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another chilling episode with our friend Jackie Hart, who has been diving into the world of biological warfare with us. This time, we expl...
THMG473 – Marburg Virus
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Given the latest developments, we decided it's a good moment to take another look at the Marburg virus. This virus shares similarities with the Eb...
THMG474 – AI for the win?
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into Bobby's recent experience teaching a hazmat team in California. We explore an intriguing moment during the training...
THMG472 – Talking Turkey | Tryptophan
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the holidays approach, we thought it would be fun to dive into some myth-busting about turkeys, especially the tryptophan tale. There's actuall...
THMG471 – Hazard Class
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had an awesome chat with our buddy Jake Ryks, who's kicking off his new podcast, Hazard Class. We're thrilled to support him in making this...
THMG470 – Mailbag
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we rummage through our mailbag and pull out two intriguing questions. One is like a thermal imaging camera, while the other tackles t...
THMG469 – Case Study with Liquid Nitrogen
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In commemoration of our new show being stood up named INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH PODCAST we took a dive into the world of a incident that happened where Nitr...
THMG469a – PHMSA and You!
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had a brief but insightful chat with William Schooner and Carla Sheppard from PHMSA. We dove deep for about 30 minutes, but there's still plent...
THMG468 – Full Scale Exercises and Tabletop Training For Your Area (Maybe for FREE!)
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with two of our go-to experts, Bobby and Ronnie, who are exercise gurus collaborating with us to deliver both tabletop and large-sc...
THMG467 – Intro to unusual biological laboratories with Jacqui Hardt | Part III
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recently reconnected with Jacqui Hardt, who you might remember from episode 136. We bumped into her in Phoenix, and she started sharing all that...
THMG466 – Intro to unusual biological laboratories with Jacqui Hardt | Part II
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recently reconnected with Jacqui Hardt, who you might remember from episode 136. We bumped into her in Phoenix, and she started sharing all that...
THMG465 – Intro to unusual biological laboratories with Jacqui Hardt
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We recently reconnected with Jacqui Hardt, who you might remember from episode 136. We bumped into her in Phoenix, and she started sharing all that...
THMG459 – Words Matter – Part 4
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A whirlwind of recent travel and teaching has brought us across a discovery, that words matter. Whether it be the difference between evaporation and b...
THMG464 – Outside Training Mailbag Question
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob likens sticking to your own training department to drinking from your own pond, urging you to step outside your usual perspective. He highlights t...
THMG463 – Railroad Community Outreach
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a quick chat with our friend James Farner from BNSF Railroad about their Community Outreach Program. It's a fantastic initiative that ...
THMG462– Organic Peroxides
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into organic peroxides and their impact on first responders. We talk about the dangers, practical uses, and safety measures. ...
THMG461 – Mailbag
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dove into our mailbag and uncovered some real treasures. Turns out, we overlooked a huge topic! Tune in and discover more.PID/VOC and Chlorine quic...
THMG460a Aligent Resolve Handheld Raman
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After reading the DHS report, we had to get the inside scoop on this meter that was ranked #1 in a head to head comparison to other titans of the indu...
THMG460 – Mailbag
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every so often, we dive into our email inbox to see what's brewing. These questions aren't usually long enough for a full episode, so we bundl...
THMG458 – So, you want to run a big team?
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Jeff Winn, Director of the Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Response (HMR) Team, to discuss his thoughts ...
THMG457 – Helium – Part 2
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bite-sized series dove into the fascinating world of helium, exploring its unique properties, how we interact with it, and the surprising ways it...
THMG456 – Helium – Part 1
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bite-sized series dove into the fascinating world of helium, exploring its unique properties, how we interact with it, and the surprising ways it...