Chat NDT with ASNT

What If? Big Questions Facing NDT

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:31:36 GMT

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, recorded live at ASNT 2025, host Haley Cowans speaks with Lennart Schulenburg, CEO of VisiConsult X-ray Systems & Solutions, about the transformative technologies reshaping the NDT industry. This wide-ranging conversation explores how artificial intelligence is already assisting with defect detection and inspection program development, while raising bigger “what if” questions about the future of human roles in inspection.

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Radiography in the Digital Era: Flexibility, AI, and What Comes Next

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:29:24 GMT

This episode is sponsored by Carestream NDT. We explore how a breakthrough in technology is reshaping the future of radiographic inspections with Brian White as he shares the story behind the development of conformable digital detector arrays at Carestream. From early design challenges to real-world “aha” moments, Brian explains how this innovation bridges the gap between traditional film radiography and the digital, data-driven future of inspection. If you’re curious about where radiographic testing is headed—or how AI, connectivity, and smarter imaging tools will transform the industry—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Regulated Image Quality: Advancing RT with North Star Imaging

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:35:49 GMT

This episode is sponsored by North Star Imaging. Host Haley Cowans is joined by Rebecca Rudolph, General Manager of North Star Imaging, to explore the critical role of regulated image quality in radiographic testing. They discuss how industry standards, advanced technologies, and skilled technicians work together to advance inspection quality.

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How NDT Took Jose Santo Beyond His Wildest Dreams

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:01:00 GMT

Jose Santo, an NDT engineer at Blue Origin and advocate for the profession through ASNT’s Faces of NDT program, shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Brazil to working on cutting-edge aerospace projects. In this episode, he talks about how NDT transformed his life and why he’s passionate about showcasing the incredible opportunities this career offers.

Whether you’re just discovering NDT or are a seasoned professional, Jose’s story is filled with insights, inspiration, and a powerful reminder of the impact this field can have.

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Networking 101

Sat, 31 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

During downtimes, or times of economic uncertainty, we see NDT practitioners wondering how to broaden their skill set and potential career paths. One great way to get started is by networking with your peers, but it can be hard to know how to get started. In this episode, I spoke with Joshua Spychalla, who recently graduated from ASNT’s leadership development program, RISE. His capstone project focused on networking in NDT, and so we talked about how to get started, some tips for maintaining professional relationships, and how NDT technicians can share their knowledge and learn from others.

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AI Opportunities in Radiographic Testing

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:06:51 GMT

We’ve all heard a lot about AI, but it’s sometimes hard to understand how it can actually change our daily work. In this episode, we spoke with Maximilian Topp and Dominik Nestler of sentin to demystify the big picture of AI, applying AI’s potential to radiographic testing and other issues facing the NDT industry, including workforce shortages and ethical oversight.

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Infrared and Thermal Testing with Dr. Xavier Maldague

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:04:48 GMT

Thermal and infrared testing is a crucial NDT method that’s well suited to many inspection challenges, but it’s a bit less well-known than some NDT methods. Last year, ASNT published the fourth edition of the Nondestructive Testing Handbook: Thermal and Infrared Testing, the largest and most complete handbook ever published by ASNT. We're joined by the technical editor for this new edition, Dr. Xavier Maldague, to give our listeners a primer on thermal and infrared testing. We spoke about the advancements that have been made in infrared testing and its application in many industries within NDT, as well as the key updates to the new handbook.

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Advanced Ultrasonics with Gavin Dao (AOS/TPAC Group)

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:56:30 GMT

Ultrasonic testing is a rapidly evolving method in NDT. You might be familiar with phased array, but that’s only the beginning. In this episode, we spoke to Gavin Dao, director of business development for AOS/TPAC Group, about how newer ultrasonic testing techniques are making inspections faster and more accurate—and how any industry could benefit from keeping up to date with the latest developments. This episode is sponsored by The Phased Array Company (TPAC).

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Intro to Neutron Radiography

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:58:31 GMT

Most people who are familiar with NDT are familiar with radiographic testing, but we hear much less about neutron radiography. As technology continues to evolve, NDT methods must evolve to meet it, and neutron radiography is poised to play a bigger role in the industry. For this episode, I spoke to two neutron radiography experts about this method: Dr. Hassina Bilheux, a Senior Neutron Imaging Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Dr. Martin Wissink, the Imaging R&D Lead at Phoenix LLC.

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NDT Tech Talks Episode 1

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:49:31 GMT

We’re launching a new series on our YouTube channel called NDT Tech Talks, which will feature conversations between NDT technicians about their careers, their best NDT stories, and their thoughts about the state of the industry as well as its future. We wanted to present the pilot episode to our podcast audience, but you can also listen to the episode on our YouTube channel, @asntinfo. With that, enjoy this first conversation between Brent Moulton and Eddie Pompa.

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Incoming President Clyde May

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:37:44 GMT

Incoming ASNT President Clyde May discusses his career, the challenges facing the NDT industry, his advice to new NDT practitioners, and what he’s excited to work on in his time as president.

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Being an Effective Advocate for NDT - Part 2

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:13:25 GMT

One challenge ASNT constantly hears from members is the fact that there are not enough people in the NDT industry, and we need to spread the word about the diverse career paths available. In the previous episode of this podcast, we spoke about ASNT’s advocacy initiatives, and in this episode, we spoke with two ASNT volunteer leaders, Emilie Peloquin and Eddie Pompa, about some recent experiences they’ve had advocating for the NDT industry. Emilie and Eddie are both involved in many advocacy initiatives and currently serve on ASNT's Advocacy Committee.

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Being an Effective Advocate for NDT - Part 1

Fri, 31 May 2024 17:31:37 GMT

We know how important it is to spread the word about the NDT industry, and one of the pillars of ASNT’s Strategic Plan is to “advance the field of nondestructive testing by being an effective advocate.” ASNT has started many new initiatives to further this goal, and in this episode, I spoke with Garra Liming, who will be ASNT’s director of public relations and government affairs beginning on July 1. This episode is part one of a larger discussion about the many ways we can all advocate for the NDT industry, and in part two I’ll be talking to ASNT members and volunteers who have found effective ways to be advocates in their own communities.

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In-Service Assets Are in Trouble--How Can We Invest in NDT?

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:52:31 GMT

Things that have been in-service for a while are starting to show their age, and in some cases, failing altogether. Those of us in the nondestructive testing industry know there’s a problem, but how can we make sure our inspectors are ready for it—and how can we make sure other industries, and the public, know how important NDT really is?

In this episode, two of the directors currently serving on ASNT’s Board, Anita Gregorian and Larry Culbertson, Jr., walk us through the challenges facing in-service assets and get us thinking about the next steps. Note: the opinions and statements expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinion of ASNT.

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How Studying for His Level III Helped Jared Watson Become a Jeopardy! Champion

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:39:29 GMT

Jared Watson is a quality control specialist, ASNT NDT Level III, and a three-time winner on the American televised gameshow Jeopardy! Viewers first watched Jared’s winning streak in June 2023, and he’ll be back on the show for the Tournament of Champions on 26 February 2024. ASNT had the chance to talk with Jared about his experience being a contestant, his interesting path to the NDT industry, and how preparing for his Level III might have also helped him on Jeopardy!

Check your local channel and times to watch Jared on Jeopardy! at jeopardy.com/watch

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From Mentee to Level III

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:23:10 GMT

January is National Mentoring Month, and in this episode, we hosted a conversation between Scott Rose and Chris Garcia about their mentoring relationship--how it got started, the things they've learned, and how it benefited both of them.

As a reminder, please take our listener survey at asnt.org/podcast.

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2023 Recap and Listener Survey

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:30:28 GMT

To close out the year, we wanted to compile some moments from the many interesting conversations we’ve had in 2023. We also want to give you, the listener, the opportunity to help shape the podcast in 2024. Please fill out our listener survey at surveymonkey.com/r/asntpodcast to tell us about your podcast listening habits and the topics you find interesting. Thank you for a great year!

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GivingTuesday with the ASNT Foundation

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:01:33 GMT

To prepare for #GivingTuesday, learn more about the important projects and initiatives of the ASNT Foundation that you can help support with your generous donations. To support the Foundation, visit asntfoundation.org

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What is Digital Image Correlation?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:37:55 GMT

On this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, speaks with Tsuchin Philip Chu, PhD, and Anish Poudel, PhD, about how digital image correlation is used for measuring full-field displacements and strains on the surface of objects undergoing deformation under loading conditions.

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Experience the Evolution of NDT at ASNT 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:16 GMT

For the first time, ASNT 2023: The Annual Conference has a theme: Evolution. On this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, speaks with ASNT Director of Events Barry Schieferstein about how conference attendees will experience the evolution of NDT—as well as the conference itself—at this year’s event.

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Five Lessons from a Career Inspecting Theme Park Rides

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:12:48 GMT

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, ASNT Content Strategist Haley Cowans talked with Ricky Morgan about their mutual love of theme parks. Ricky is an ASNT Director at Large and Past President who has done several inspections of theme park attractions and assets in his NDT career.

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Share Your Certifications Securely with ASNT Digital Badges

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:10:00 GMT

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, speaks with Rali Petrova, ASNT’s Deputy Director of Certification, about a new way for ASNT certificate holders to securely track and share their certifications with anyone around the world through digital badges.

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The Young NDT Professional

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:59:00 GMT

If you’re just starting your NDT career, you might wonder: what industries could I work in as an NDT technician? What are the differences between them? Will I work in a lab or out in the field? Will I get to travel? In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, we present a conversation between two technicians, Brent Moulton, and Stetson Watkins, who will answer these questions and more.

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ASNT Unveils Naval Shipbuilders NDT Level III Specific Exams

Tue, 30 May 2023 17:36:00 GMT

In the new episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, spoke with Gary Zimak, Director of Quality Supply at Newport News Shipbuilding, and Brian Frye, ISQ Program Manager at ASNT, about the new Naval Shipbuilders NDT Level III Specific Exams for NDT Level III examiners.

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ASNT Houston: A New Hub for Training, Certification, and the NDT Community

Tue, 16 May 2023 14:04:52 GMT

In the latest episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, spoke with Paul Lang, the Executive Director of ASNT Certification Services LLC; Pam Rosenberg, ASNT Director of Education; and Jesse Hernandez, Lead Technician at ASNT Houston. ASNT Houston is a new facility that will offer NDT courses, computer-based testing, and a laboratory for in-house practical examinations.

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Introducing ASNT India

Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, spoke with Paul Lang, the Executive Director of ASNT Certification Services LLC, and Prakash Gokulanandam, the Director & General Manager of ASNT India Pvt. Ltd., known as ASNT India. The three discussed the newly-established ASNT India, a subsidiary for-profit corporation that will conduct business operations in India and serve interests in Asia and the Middle East.

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Chuck Hellier Shares His NDT Career Journey Part 2

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:15:06 GMT

This is part two of our conversation with NDT legend Chuck Hellier. In part one, Chuck spoke with ASNT's Director of Publications Jill Ross, about how he started his career in NDT and became involved in ASNT. In this episode, the two discuss how Chuck became a leader in NDT training and some of his most memorable experiences from his NDT career.

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Chuck Hellier Shares His NDT Career Journey

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, Jill Ross, ASNT Director of Publications, speaks with NDT pioneer Chuck Hellier about how he began his career in NDT and his memories of the early days of ASNT. Chuck had so many interesting stories to tell that ASNT will release the conversation in two parts.

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Learn More About ASNT 9712

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:06:50 GMT

On this month’s episode of Chat NDT with ASNT, host Debbie Segor, CAE, spoke with Paul Lang and Rali Petrova about ASNT’s newest certification program, ASNT 9712.

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Phased Array, FMC/TFM, and the Future of Ultrasonic Testing

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:15:07 GMT

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Hear From the Women of the ASNT Board of Directors

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:00 GMT

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Getting Ready for ASNT 2022: The Annual Conference

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:38:17 GMT

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Explore the Future of AI/ML in NDT

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:56:01 GMT

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Explore the Future of AI/ML in NDT

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:56:01 GMT

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The World of NDE 4.0 - Let the Journey Begin

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:44:28 GMT

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The World of NDE 4.0 - Let the Journey Begin

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:44:28 GMT

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Face of NDT Shauna Kagan Shares Insights at SkillsUSA TECHSPO

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:22:05 GMT

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Face of NDT Shauna Kagan Shares Insights at SkillsUSA TECHSPO

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 13:22:05 GMT

ASNT Face of NDT Shauna Kagan and ASNT Marketing & Communications Manager Debbie Segor, CAE, represented ASNT at the SkillsUSA TECHSPO trade show in Atlanta, Georgia, to introduce more than 6400 caree

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Engineer, Technician, Musician—Find Out How They All Connect

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:44:49 GMT

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Engineer, Technician, Musician—Find Out How They All Connect

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:44:49 GMT

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Faces of NDT Tell Their Stories

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:09:53 GMT

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Faces of NDT Tell Their Stories

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:09:53 GMT

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Opportunities and the Future of NDT in Infrastructure on Latest Chat NDT with ASNT

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:11:00 GMT

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Opportunities and the Future of NDT in Infrastructure on Latest Chat NDT with ASNT

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:11:00 GMT

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NDT Goes Underwater

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:51:23 GMT

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NDT Goes Underwater

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:51:23 GMT

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Surprising Applications of Electromagnetic Testing

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:01:00 GMT

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New Looks for ME and TNT

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:14:01 GMT

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The Power and Secrets of LinkedIn

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:11:00 GMT

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Robotic Inspection of Confined Spaces

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:07:00 GMT

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MFL of Tank Floors with Lloyd Graham

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:30:00 GMT

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Getting Ready for ASNT 2021: The Annual Conference

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:30:00 GMT

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Ethics in NDT with Todd Sellmer

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:30:00 GMT

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Robotic NDT Inspection with Troy Demmer

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:00:00 GMT

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Preparing for an NDT Exam with Michael V. McGloin

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:30:00 GMT

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First Day in NDT with Brian Frye

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:56:17 GMT

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ASNT Reads: The Importance of Nondestructive Testing

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:57:01 GMT

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ASNT 2020 Sneak Peek: Life After COVID with Tom Morrison

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 11:00:00 GMT

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The Next Generation of NDT with Neal Couture and Stetson Watkins

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

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The Employer-Based Certification Program with Mike Ruddy

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

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All About Flawed Specimens with Ricky Morgan

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 17:19:13 GMT

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How to Survive an NDT Audit with Jeff Wagner

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

ASNT Marketer Kitty Horwatt is joined by Jeff Wagner from NDTQA to discuss NDT audits. Wagner highlights the importance of auditing in NDT and weighs the pros and cons of different types of audits.Learn more about Wagner's company, NDTQA, here: http://w.

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Building Virtual Connections with Marybeth Miceli

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 10:30:00 GMT

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COVID-19 and the Mentorship Gap with Toni Bailey

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 23:00:00 GMT

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Passing the Collar: Current and Incoming ASNT Presidents Talk Annual Conference

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:18:49 GMT

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High Roller Observation Wheel with Ricky L. Morgan

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 16:16:58 GMT

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Annual Conference Preview with Claudia Kropas-Hughes

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:49:49 GMT

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