Behind the Scenes with Bryan
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be fairly brief.
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Episodes
Episode 54: An Interview with UBC's Negar Ghahramani
January 21, 2021 16:43 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode Negar and I discuss her recent paper: Tailings-flow runout analysis: examining the applicability of a semi-physical area–volume relationship using a novel database You can access this paper at: NHESS - Tailings-flow runout analysis: examining the applicability of a semi-physical area–volume relationship using a novel database (copernicus.org) https://nhess.copernicus.org/articles/20/3425/2020/
Episode 53: An interview with Mike Henderson of BGC
January 14, 2021 16:39 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBAmong other things, Mike and I discuss the Tailings Center of Excellence which is a program that is being supported by the Colorado State University, the Colorado School of Mines and the University of Arizona.
Episode 52: A Conversation with Prof. Chris Bareither
December 31, 2020 15:16 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBChris and I talk about the key takeaways from the recent Tailings and Mine Waste Conference, and his impressions on the success and future of virtual conferences.
Episode 51: An Interview on the Mining Minds Podcast
December 24, 2020 14:56 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, I am interviewed by the guys at the Mining Minds podcast. Mining Minds are a group of friends in Northeastern Nevada who all work in the mining industry. I highly recommend you listen to to their podcast.
Episode 50: Self-heating potential of sulphidic paste backfill with Chris Lee and Brett Timmis
December 18, 2020 15:58 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, I speak to Chris Lee and Brett Timmis of Golder Associates about the paper and presentation they recently gave at the Tailings and Mine Waste conference.
Episode 49: An Interview with Tailings Expert Chris Hatton Regarding the EoR
December 11, 2020 17:55 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Chris and I discuss the term "Engineer of Record".
Episode 49: An Interview with Tailings Designer Chris Hatton Regarding the EoR
December 11, 2020 17:55 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Chris and I discuss the term "Engineer of Record".
Episode 48: A conversation with Renato Macciott from the University of Alberta
November 19, 2020 15:43 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, Renato and I discuss his recent publication with the Canadian Dam Association (CDA), titled, "PBRISD, Dam Safety Management Systems, And The Role Of Communication And Culture For Tailings Dam Failure Preventability". You can find that article here: https://www.cdabulletin-digital.com/cdaq/0420_fall_2020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1626238#articleId1626238 Here is the abstract: A current trend of tailings storage facility failures has been identified for some time n...
Episode 47: An Interview of Alexandra Halliday and Hossein Kheirkhah Gildeh Regarding Dam Break Analyses
November 05, 2020 04:53 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, I speak with Alexandra and Hossein about their recent paper, "Tailings Dam Breach Analysis: A Review of Methods, Practices, and Uncertainties" which appeared in Journal: Mine Water and the Environment. The article may be found here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10230-020-00718-2 [email protected] [email protected]
EPISOPE 46: The Tailings Rap
October 19, 2020 22:54 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBMany years ago, I wrote a rap song called The Bolt Boys. That song was recorded by my friend Clay Stukey. You can find that song here: http://www.bryanulrich.net/bolt-boys/ That song was a lot of fun for me. More recently, my daughter challenged me to write a rap song about mine tailings. Well, I did, but it took me quite a while to record it. The results of that are here. If you think you can do a better job than I did with the recording, please let me know! I look forward to hear...
Episode 45: A conversation with Jeff Sharp of Onesta Branding
September 24, 2020 14:11 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Jeff and I talk about many subjects related to employee retention and employee happiness. You can find out more about Jeff's services at: https://onestabranding.com/ Or, for his discussions about Lyme disease, see: https://www.facebook.com/lymedad Jeff's email address is [email protected]
Episode 44: An interview of Brendan Swifte of Tencate Geosynthetics
September 17, 2020 14:27 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode Brendan and I speak of the use of geotubes for tailings management, amongst other things.
Episode 43: A conversation with Craig Milne and Nicolas Olmedo of Copperstone Tech
September 10, 2020 12:53 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode, I speak to Craig and Nicolas about their robotics capabilities and their use in mine tailings assessments. You can learn more about their company at https://copperstonetech.com/
Episode 42: A Conversation with Jeff, Jim and Tal from ProSeal Corp
September 03, 2020 14:28 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBAmongst other things, Jeff, Jim, Tal and I talk about one of their products, ProSeal Ecco, which is being used to stabilize tailings.
Episode 41: A Conversation with Cort and Aimee from GroundBase Systems
August 27, 2020 14:09 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss the many uses of unmanned airborne systems (i.e., drones) for mining applications. You can find out more about their work at https://www.groundbaseuav.com/
Episode 40: A Conversation with Laura Register of Terracon
August 20, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode I speak with Laura on the topic of diversity and inclusion in the work place, with a special emphasis on the engineering world. You may contact Laura through LinkedIn, or email her at [email protected]
Episode 39: A Conversation with Murray Fredlund of Bentley Software
August 06, 2020 14:28 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, Murray tells us about some of the latest innovations in Bentley's geotechnical software, and some of the success stories related to the Bentley software. You can find out more information at their website: www.bentley.com and searching for "geotechnical". You can contact Murray directly at [email protected]
Episode 38: An Interview with Steven Ulrich of Asset Assurance Monitoring.
July 23, 2020 15:05 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBI talk to Steven about monitoring of slopes, and especially of tailings facilities, using satellite technology. You can get ahold of Steven at: [email protected] or visit their website at: www.aamonitoring.com
Episode 37: A Conversation with Hollywood Creative Lynn Isenberg
July 16, 2020 16:33 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode I speak with my long-time friend, Lynn Isenberg about creativity.
Episode 36: A Conversation with Attorney Harry Peetris
July 09, 2020 16:01 - 39 minutes - 37 MBHarry is an attorney at Wilson Elser. I have known Harry for many years. He has many talents, but I know him best for his work in construction defect claims. You can contact Harry at [email protected] or on his cell (702) 521-8135
Episode 35: An Interview with Erik Host-Steen of SMP Alignment.
June 25, 2020 13:40 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this interview, I speak with Erik Host-Steen. Erik's company, SMP Alignment, fixes sales, marketing, and product development problems. You can find out more about Erik's company at www.smpalignment.com and you can contact him directly at [email protected].
Episode 34: A conversation with the legendary Reggie Rivers
June 17, 2020 20:37 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBReggie Rivers is an ex-Denver Bronco, a journalist, a philanthropist and motivational speaker. You can get an idea of his speaking style by listening to his Ted-X talk (https://youtu.be/V2PP3p4_4R8) This podcast episode was initiated following Reggie's heart-felt article in the Denver Post which explains how racism affects him on a personal level. You can find that article here: https://www.denverpost.com/2020/06/05/reggie-rivers-black-white-rottweiler-labrador/
Episode 33: An Interview of Business Coach Candice Kingston
June 04, 2020 14:13 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, I interview my longtime friend, business coach Candice Kingston. You can contact Candice through her website www.kingstoncoaching.com. Please feel free to arrange a complimentary introductory coaching session through her website.
Episode 32: An Interview of Matt Fuller of Tierra Group International
May 21, 2020 14:10 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, I interview Matt Fuller of Tierra Group International. Amongst other things, we talk about the critical importance of external reviewers for mine waste management facilities. You can find out more information about Matt's company at https://www.tierragroupinternational.com/ You can email Matt at [email protected]
Episode 31: An Interview with Oren Kesler of Wikistrat
May 14, 2020 13:40 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, I interview Oren Kesler of Wikistrat, a crowdsourcing company. We discuss the many merits of crowdsourcing.
Episode 30: An Interview with Paolo Farina, Executive Managing Director of Geoapp
May 07, 2020 14:07 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, I interview Paolo Farina, Executive Managing Director of Geoapp. Geoapp (www.geoapp.it) provides many services regarding slope monitoring that are of special interest to mining. You can find Paolo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-farina-2468011/ You can find an interesting article that pertains to his work at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-50792-y
EPISODE 29: An Interview of Amol Chinchankar and Magnus Rieger of Alfa Laval
April 30, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, I interview of Amol Chinchankar and Magnus Rieger of Alfa Laval. Among other things, we talk about their centrifuge technology for tailings dewatering. You can find Amol and Mangus at https://www.alfalaval.com/, and scrolling to mining and minerals, or email them at: [email protected] [email protected]
Episode 28: An Interview of Jumana Saleheen of the CRU Group
April 23, 2020 12:27 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, I interview Jumana Saleheen of the CRU Group. We talk about her company and how they see the Corona virus and it's impact on the commodities markets, and specifically our world of mining.
Episode 28: An interview with Prof. Chris Bareither of the Colorado State University
April 09, 2020 14:56 - 36 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, I speak with with Prof. Chris Bareither of the Colorado State University. Chris shares with us his latest research and finding with combined tailings and waste rock.
Episode 27: An Interview with NASA's Steve Rader
April 01, 2020 21:36 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode, I speak with NASA's Deputy Director for the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, Steve Rader. Steve and I discuss innovation, how innovation happens and how it can happen more effectively. You can find Steve on LinkedIn.
Episode 26: An Interview with Joshua Letcher of Space Mining
March 26, 2020 15:12 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode interview Joshua Letcher of Space Mining. Josh and I talk about Helium-3 and lunar mining. You can find out more about Joshua at: bohr.com.au (Company Website) [email protected]
Episode 25: An Interview of Prof. Craig Benson
March 18, 2020 02:39 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode I interview of Prof. Craig Benson of the University of Virginia.
Episode 24: An Interview with Lucy Crane
March 12, 2020 11:46 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode I speak with Lucy Crane, a senior geologist with Cornish Lithium in the UK. Amongst Lucy's other claims is her TedX talk, "Mining Our Way to a Low Carbon Future" in which she poses the question, "I'm an environmentalist and I work in the mining industry; does that make me a hypocrite?" You can find her TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWTkiQ64u_U
Episode 23: An Interview of Author and Speaker Stacey Ann Hall
March 05, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode I interview author and speaker Stacey Ann Hall. Stacey and her co-author Jan Brogniez wrote the book, "Attracting Perfect Customers: The Power of Strategic Attraction". She is also the author of the wellness book, "Chi-to-Be! Achieving Your Ultimate B-All". You can also see Stacey give her TedX talk, "Stop Shoulding on Yourself" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-o3piURD0U
Episode 22: An Interview of Professor Jan Johansson of the Lulea University of Technology in Sweden
February 20, 2020 03:46 - 29 minutes - 27 MBEpisode 22: An Interview of Professor Jan Johansson of the Lulea University of Technology in Sweden Professor Johansson and his colleagues wrote a paper titled, "Mining 4.0-the Impact of New Technology from a Workplace Perspective". The paper was published in the July 2019 edition of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, and is available online at: https://ltu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1341587/FULLTEXT01.pdf
Episode 21: An interview with Conetec's Shawn Steiner
February 12, 2020 23:32 - 24 minutes - 23 MBAn interview with Shawn Steiner from Conetec.
Episode 20: An Interview with Barb Filas
February 06, 2020 16:11 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAn Interview with Barb Filas Here is a link to the professional master's degree program we discussed: https://geology.mines.edu/graduate-programs/professional-master/
Episode 19: An Interview of Arturo Fahrenkrog, CEO of GeoMediciones
January 29, 2020 23:31 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, I interview of Arturo Fahrenkrog, CEO of GeoMediciones, an instrumentation company. You can contact Arturo at: Mobile and Wattsapp: 56-9-95092190 [email protected] [email protected]
Episode 18: An Interview by Rob Tyson on the Dig Deep, The Mining Podcast
January 23, 2020 00:11 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this podcast, I am interviewed my Rob Tyson on the Dig Deep Podcast. You can find Rob's very informative mining-related podcast wherever podcasts can be found.
Episode 17 Christmas in the Rockies
December 18, 2019 21:51 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBIn this episode, I read my 2019 Christmas poem.
Episode 16: Dawn, a Poem
December 12, 2019 03:33 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBIn this episode, I read last year's Christmas "poem".
Episode 15: An Interview with My Son, Timothy
December 05, 2019 13:04 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Tim and I discuss China, mining and space mining
Episode 14: You pay for a reasonable geotechnical investigation whether you have one or not
November 20, 2019 23:21 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBIn this episode I share some of my experiences where the owner/client didn't save as much money as they had wished.
Episode 13: Rock hounding
November 13, 2019 20:16 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBI have several interviews lined up, but none are ready to go right now, so I am reading a portion of a memoir that a very good friend of mine has encouraged be to write.
Episode 12: An interview with Steve Tadolini
November 07, 2019 15:22 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, I speak with my long-time friend, Steve Tadolini. You can get ahold of Steve at: [email protected]
Episode 11: An interview with John Metzger
October 30, 2019 22:06 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, I speak to John Metzger of IDS Georadar. You can get ahold of John at the following addresses: [email protected] linkedin.com/in/ismetzger [email protected]
Episode 10: An Interview with Satish Penmetsa
October 30, 2019 21:55 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, I speak with software developer Satish Penmetsa. Satish has created an amazing service for the mining industry. He is the CEO of rapidBizApps, and may be contacted as shown below: [email protected] www.rapidbizapps.com 408-608-9871
Episode 9: A trip to China
October 24, 2019 15:24 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this brief podcast, I share my experiences from a recent trip to China to visit my son, Timothy.
Episode 8: I Can Run Slope Stability Analyses with My Eyes Shut
October 02, 2019 22:30 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIn this episode, I read an unpublished article by the same name as the episode.
Episode 7: Advice to My Younger Self
September 25, 2019 23:32 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBIn this episode, I read one of my more popular blogs.