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04/08/2025

🎙️ 𝗘𝗣𝟯𝟰 - 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲’𝗲𝗺 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 arrives with a new episode featuring host Evan Thibaud and special guest Bill Youngs!

In this first part of the , Bill and Evan sit down for a few stories of Bill's early days in and his growth along the way, as his career evolved alongside like sequential timers. Bill shares packed with grit, growth, and an appreciation for the electric .

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/55pwzkpsxddXcMbwB1RRRK?si=e1520676c3084707

⏯ : https://youtu.be/ILcZVbAD5bI

⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep34-bill-youngs-part-1-proveem-right/id1669925989?i=1000702690033

‼️ Special thanks to our FEEM – Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers. Celebrating 50 years in 2025, FEEM represents ’s civil , promoting safety, technical excellence, and responsible practices. Learn more and become a member at https://www.feem-europe.net/

Hit and dive into the journey of a blaster who always set out to prove 'em right! 💥

03/25/2025

Enjoy the 2025 Untold Stories with Randy Wheeler and Cathy Aimone MartinA History of Seismograph Development presented by Randy Wheeler and Cathy Aimone Mart...

02/05/2025

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01/17/2025

BlastThink will be at International Society of Explosives Engineers - ISEE 2025!
Join us from Jan. 21-26 in Cherokee, North Carolina, for the world’s largest gathering of engineering professionals.

Meet Pedro Pereira, representing BlastThink, BlastON - Explosives Engineering International Forum, and The Blast Report Podcast for insightful conversations.
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01/17/2025

🎙️ 𝗘𝗣𝟯𝟯 - 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮: 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 is back with host Evan Thibaud and Jerry Wallace for the second part of his fascinating story!
In this , we learn more about Jerry’s path as a and how it has taken him downriver. Jerry teaches us about , tools, and techniques he uses with explosives to help protect a variety of .

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/55NvCZKltFZGDjDdZPF6oa?si=11688a58f7f744e0

⏯ : https://youtu.be/Bq5ycwQ4-Pg

⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep33-jerry-wallace-part-2-environmental-blasting/id1669925989?i=1000684373983

‼️ Special thanks to our Rothenbuhler Engineering! Since 1946, this family-owned leader in two-way radio tech has supported projects like the Crazy Horse Memorial. They offer reliable firing devices and radio control . Learn more: https://rothenbuhlereng.com/

Hit and learn how blasting expertise and stewardship go hand in hand!

12/30/2024

🎙️ 2024 Wrapped: Thank You!

To all our listeners: you made this year unforgettable. We reached audiences in 16 countries, gained +32% in and +64% in , with 69% new joining our journey.

Swipe right to explore our 2024 results, and see what we achieved all thanks to your amazing support. It drives our motivation to keep listening and sharing your .

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Here’s to you, and to an even bigger 2025. Thank you for being part of The Blast Report!

🎧 Catch up anytime on:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/show/2foDGv6bKXHpoQCnctZDTB?si=8be782d48d9a484f
⏯ : www.youtube.com/
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blast-report/id1669925989

12/16/2024

🎙️ 𝗘𝗣𝟯𝟮 - 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘀!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 is back with a long-waited featuring the one and only Jerry Wallace. In this episode, host Evan Thibaud sits down with Jerry to talk about the early days of in the Wallace family. Jerry shares valuable lessons learned from his father and how those experiences shaped the start of his successful in the .

‼️ Special thanks to our Rothenbuhler Engineering! This family-owned leader in two-way radio tech (since 1946) supports the Crazy Horse Memorial. They offer reliable remote firing devices and radio control . Learn more: https://rothenbuhlereng.com/

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lFIXo1BM8Jstxg5OSBbCK?si=2IkwAW_QR2O0_eBWqcqlYw

⏯ : https://youtu.be/BO4BqEefQ1o

⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep32-jerry-wallace-part-1-starting-with-stumps/id1669925989?i=1000680548884

Hit and don't miss this fascinating , and stay tuned for the second part of Jerry’s interview, coming up soon!

09/05/2024

🎙 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: "𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘇𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮: 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆" 𝗘𝗣𝟯𝟭

In this 2nd part of the 30th of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, host Evan Thibaud continues his conversation with Jeff Hermanson. Explore the Crazy Horse Monument project's and how the industry has played a vital role in its development.

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵, marks the of Crazy Horse's passing in 1877—a reminder of the enduring legacy of his and resistance. Hear heartfelt about how Crazy Horse's message has touched and transformed the lives of many.

⚠ Thanks to sponsor Rothenbuhler Engineering! This family-owned leader in two-way radio tech (since 1946) supports the Crazy Horse Memorial. They offer reliable remote firing devices and radio remote control . Learn more: https://rothenbuhlereng.com/

🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JxS2DUSQ0bSoqEMGxiXQ8?si=621681fc408742d8
⏯
https://youtu.be/5aYP3ddef1w

Get ready for an and emotional conversation.

08/28/2024

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08/22/2024

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: "𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁. 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘇𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻." 𝗘𝗣𝟯𝟬

In this of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, host Evan Thibaud dives into the fascinating intersection of and explosives with the always warm and welcoming Jeff Hermanson. Have a unique opportunity to learn some of the history behind the Crazy Horse Monument and the pivotal role play in creating this masterpiece.

Jeff shares his personal connection to this monumental project, recounting behind the man who is the legendary , Crazy Horse. This mans impact on the world around him and the motivation which drive the wonderful people who are behind this immense undertaking of a .

⚠ This episode is sponsored by Rothenbuhler Engineering. Since 1946, this family-owned business has provided top quality two-way radio technologies globally. Known for exceptional customer service, they've proudly supported the Crazy Horse Memorial for nearly two decades. For reliable remote firing devices and radio remote controls across various industries, visit https://rothenbuhlereng.com/ to learn more about the best and most safe, rugged, and solutions available on the market.

🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0R22XkdbMYuqqVXqrYwRlW?si=90d96600c3354ab7
⏯
https://youtu.be/nwHgjsnAcJ8
⏯
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep30-explosives-in-art-crazy-horse-and-its-impact-on/id1669925989?i=1000666257472

Join us as we explore how art, , and explosives converge in this project.

08/08/2024

Have you ever wondered how a successful in starts? 💥
"𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿" is on air. 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟵 features Tom Young, sharing his journey from family roots to pioneer.

Listen to the latest of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 now!
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fCW86P0NUwXbPsnuTEKrY?si=94b1c94634364181

⏯
https://youtu.be/h7GJR80gknw

⏯
https://podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/the-blast-report/id1669925989?i=1000657789241

⚠️ This episode is brought to you by Hilltop Energy Incorporated, a leader in the explosives industry for over 70 years. Serving the Northeast US from five locations, Hilltop Energy is dedicated to quality service and customer satisfaction, helping clients "Reach Final Grade" with cutting-edge techniques and a customer-first approach. From hand-mixing fuel in the 50's to today's modern equipment, they've been "Helping You Break New Ground."
Visit hilltopenergy.com to learn more.

Don't miss this inspiring story!

07/31/2024

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/show/2foDGv6bKXHpoQCnctZDTB?si=5a0fcafafb5545fa

⏯
https://www.youtube.com/

⏯
https://podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/the-blast-report/id1669925989

06/04/2024

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: "𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿" 𝗘𝗣𝟮𝟵

Family or personal passion? In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, we explore the remarkable journey of industry veteran Tom Young and how he navigated through that question.

Host Evan Thibaud sits down with Tom for a captivating interview. We'll hear how Tom built a in the explosives industry, starting at Atlas Powder Company during the rise of emulsions. He'll also share his experiences at Hilltop Energy and the importance of building strong throughout his career.

⚠️ This episode was brought to you by Hilltop Energy Incorporated. For over 70 years, this independently owned company has been a leader in the industry, providing exceptional blasting services and sales. With a focus on quality service and customer satisfaction, Hilltop Energy is results-driven where the customer “is the boss”. Serving the Northeast United States from 5 locations, they help clients "Reach Final Grade" with their expertise. From the hand-mixing fuel and fertilizer in the 50's to operating today's modern equipment and techniques, Hilltop Energy has consistently been "Helping You Break New Ground."
Visit http://hilltopenergy.com/ to learn more about their superior .

🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fCW86P0NUwXbPsnuTEKrY?si=94b1c94634364181

⏯
https://youtu.be/h7GJR80gknw

⏯
https://podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/the-blast-report/id1669925989?i=1000657789241

Don't miss out on Tom's inspiring !

05/16/2024

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: "𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿/𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺" 𝗘𝗣𝟮𝟴

This special 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 episode featuring Teele Tuuna-Lootus, Estonia's only female shot firer, and her inspiring , Viive Tuuna a renowned figure in the explosives industry!
Host Evan Thibaud dives into Teele's upbringing with a blasting legend for a mother like Viive. They explore the unique dynamics of their mom-daughter team, offer insights into the Estonian industry, and delve into dimension stone .

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🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TGpvjU8vCRL9b3mz9qWpr?si=21fcb50a79684eb8

⏯
https://youtu.be/llD7JCpmt30

⏯
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep28-mothers-day-with-a-mother-daughter-team/id1669925989?i=1000655824658

This episode is a great listen for fans of in blasting!

03/27/2024

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: "𝗘𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆" 𝗘𝗣𝟮𝟳

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 of The Blast Report, we're diving into the world of explosives applications across the vast of the .

Join host Evan Thibaud and industry veteran Mick Frtitz for 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 of their insightful series. Mick shares his wealth of experience and knowledge gained from a dedicated to exploring different applications of , highlighting the rich geological landscapes found across the country.

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🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯
https://open.spotify.com/episode/13giNlKu4luQuC6WqngVlm?si=PVgsmd7yS2WsZX2_i8ufcg

⏯
https://youtu.be/NWicNvCNjao

⏯
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep27-ensign-bickford-and-applications-across-the-country/id1669925989?i=1000650636292

Get ready to explore the explosive applications shaping industries across the USA!

03/01/2024

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘: "𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘆" 𝗘𝗣𝟮𝟲

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 of The Blast Report, host Evan Thibaud gets the honor of interviewing a mentor of his.

Mick Fritz is a man always looking forward to the and testing the limits of what can be done to see if there is a better way. In this episode, Mick shares his story of how he got his start in the industry. If you know Mick you know he’s happy to share a good , lessons, and safety tips all with a smile.

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🎧 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NrqOc3MZcmXmYA0LayLxe?si=1UUHo7V5R7i82pwtkMjy9w

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https://youtu.be/NP6_DGi72Ik

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep26-indiana-coal-fields-and-learning-the-hard-way/id1669925989?i=1000647697118

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02/29/2024

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