Cast Polymer Radio https://castpolymer.com The Cast Polymer Industry's Podcast Show Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://castpolymer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-aHR0cDovL2Nhc3Rwb2x5bWVyLmNvbS93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMC8wMi9Qb2RjYXN0LUxvZ28uanBn-32x32.jpeg Cast Polymer Radio https://castpolymer.com 32 32 A podcast dedicated to industry news and interviews with manufacturers of cultured marble, cultured granite, and solid surface. Jonathan Taylor no Copyright 2020 Copyright 2020 podcast The Leading News and Information Podcast of the Cast Polymer Industry Cast Polymer Radio https://castpolymer.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://castpolymer.com/ TV-G Knoxville, TN Knoxville, TN cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surfacecastpolymerradio@gmail.comJonathan Taylor 268: 3D Printing Boundaries – What Additive Manufacturing Can and Can’t Do https://castpolymer.com/3d-printing-boundaries-what-additive-manufacturing-can-and-cant-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printing-boundaries-what-additive-manufacturing-can-and-cant-do https://castpolymer.com/3d-printing-boundaries-what-additive-manufacturing-can-and-cant-do/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:27:33 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2333 On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can’t, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation.

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]]> On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can’t, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation.

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]]> https://castpolymer.com/3d-printing-boundaries-what-additive-manufacturing-can-and-cant-do/feed/ 0 On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can’t, and what engineers should realistically expect when compos... On this episode, Marty Johnson, VP of Product and Technical Fellow at 3D Systems, joins the show to take a clear-eyed look at additive manufacturing materials—what they can do, what they can’t, and what engineers should realistically expect when composites and filled materials enter the 3D-printing conversation. Cast Polymer Radio full false 39:07 2333 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 267: What to Post on Social Media When You’re Trying to Grow a Real Brand https://castpolymer.com/267-what-to-post-on-social-media-when-youre-trying-to-grow-a-real-brand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=267-what-to-post-on-social-media-when-youre-trying-to-grow-a-real-brand https://castpolymer.com/267-what-to-post-on-social-media-when-youre-trying-to-grow-a-real-brand/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:53:44 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2328 On this episode, we feature a previous interview with Derek Hill, VP of Syn-Mar Products, Inc. In this interview, Derek shares how he’s built a meaningful social media presence for their family-owned business using a smartphone, a $6-per-month editing app, and about an hour a day. This is a simple, consistent strategy that any of our cast polymer...

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]]> On this episode, we feature a previous interview with Derek Hill, VP of Syn-Mar Products, Inc. In this interview, Derek shares how he’s built a meaningful social media presence for their family-owned business using a smartphone, a $6-per-month editing app, and about an hour a day.

This is a simple, consistent strategy that any of our cast polymer manufacturing members can implement to gain more visibility on social media platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Snapchat Spotlight.

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]]> https://castpolymer.com/267-what-to-post-on-social-media-when-youre-trying-to-grow-a-real-brand/feed/ 0 On this episode, we feature a previous interview with Derek Hill, VP of Syn-Mar Products, Inc. In this interview, Derek shares how he’s built a meaningful social media presence for their family-owned business using a smartphone, On this episode, we feature a previous interview with Derek Hill, VP of Syn-Mar Products, Inc. In this interview, Derek shares how he’s built a meaningful social media presence for their family-owned business using a smartphone, a $6-per-month editing app, and about an hour a day. This is a simple, consistent strategy that any of our cast polymer... Cast Polymer Radio full false 30:34 2328 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 266: Interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson of Artistic Marble https://castpolymer.com/266-interview-with-jerry-pilman-and-louis-gibson-of-artistic-marble/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=266-interview-with-jerry-pilman-and-louis-gibson-of-artistic-marble Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:56:19 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2323 On this episode, we’ll play an interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson, the owners of Artistic Marble in Huntsville, Alabama. These two, along with their partner BJ purchased the company over a year ago, and with it inherited more than just manufacturing equipment and a customer list. They gained a team with decades of combined experience and a...

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]]> On this episode, we’ll play an interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson, the owners of Artistic Marble in Huntsville, Alabama. These two, along with their partner BJ purchased the company over a year ago, and with it inherited more than just manufacturing equipment and a customer list. They gained a team with decades of combined experience and a legacy dating back to 1992, when founder Kenneth Lane first established the company.

Their story was featured in the latest issue of Cast Polymer Connection. 


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]]> On this episode, we’ll play an interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson, the owners of Artistic Marble in Huntsville, Alabama. These two, along with their partner BJ purchased the company over a year ago, On this episode, we’ll play an interview with Jerry Pilman and Louis Gibson, the owners of Artistic Marble in Huntsville, Alabama. These two, along with their partner BJ purchased the company over a year ago, and with it inherited more than just manufacturing equipment and a customer list. They gained a team with decades of combined experience and a... Cast Polymer Radio full false 37:38 2323 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 265: How to Tell a Story in an Email…Without Telling a Story https://castpolymer.com/265-how-to-tell-a-story-in-an-email-without-telling-a-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=265-how-to-tell-a-story-in-an-email-without-telling-a-story Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:07:25 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2316 On this episode, copywriter Bill Mueller joins the podcast again to talk about “24 Ways to Tell a Story in an Email Without Telling a Story”. Bill has been writing story-based emails and email sequences since 2005. His emails have sold millions in digital and physical products, coaching programs, and more in just about every...

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On this episode, copywriter Bill Mueller joins the podcast again to talk about “24 Ways to Tell a Story in an Email Without Telling a Story”. Bill has been writing story-based emails and email sequences since 2005. His emails have sold millions in digital and physical products, coaching programs, and more in just about every market. 

His approach over the years has been simple: People love stories; therefore, use stories to communicate and sell. 

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]]> On this episode, copywriter Bill Mueller joins the podcast again to talk about “24 Ways to Tell a Story in an Email Without Telling a Story”. Bill has been writing story-based emails and email sequences since 2005. On this episode, copywriter Bill Mueller joins the podcast again to talk about “24 Ways to Tell a Story in an Email Without Telling a Story”. Bill has been writing story-based emails and email sequences since 2005. His emails have sold millions in digital and physical products, coaching programs, and more in just about every... Cast Polymer Radio full false 1:00:09 2316 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 264: What’s Happening in 2026? Discussing ICPA Events This Year with Jennifer Towner https://castpolymer.com/264-whats-happening-in-2026-discussing-icpa-events-for-2026-with-jennifer-towner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=264-whats-happening-in-2026-discussing-icpa-events-for-2026-with-jennifer-towner Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:32:31 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2301 On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins the show to discuss “The Buzz” and other events taking place in 2026. We’ll also be discussing the new Live Grout Free website designed by SpredX.

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]]> On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins the show to discuss “The Buzz” and other events taking place in 2026. We’ll also be discussing the new Live Grout Free website designed by SpredX.

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]]> On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins the show to discuss “The Buzz” and other events taking place in 2026. We’ll also be discussing the new Live Grout Free website designed by SpredX. On this episode, Jennifer Towner joins the show to discuss “The Buzz” and other events taking place in 2026. We’ll also be discussing the new Live Grout Free website designed by SpredX. Cast Polymer Radio full false 23:55 2301 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 263: Trade Show ROI Strategies: How to Turn Booth Traffic into Business https://castpolymer.com/263-trade-show-roi-strategies-how-to-turn-booth-traffic-into-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=263-trade-show-roi-strategies-how-to-turn-booth-traffic-into-business Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:13:21 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2294 On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavily in expos but struggle to connect booth traffic to real sales outcomes. Daniel breaks down why most trade shows fail to...

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]]> On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavily in expos but struggle to connect booth traffic to real sales outcomes.

Daniel breaks down why most trade shows fail to deliver ROI, how a lack of strategy quietly bleeds marketing budgets, and what it takes to generate qualified leads, engagement, and follow-through that converts.

You can learn more by visiting https://tradeshowsecrets.com. 

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]]> On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavi... On this episode, Daniel Murphy, founder of Alcove Media, joins the podcast. His company helps companies turn trade shows from expensive branding exercises into measurable revenue engines. Daniel works closely with technology companies that invest heavily in expos but struggle to connect booth traffic to real sales outcomes. Daniel breaks down why most trade shows fail to... Cast Polymer Radio full false 27:07 2294 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 262: Discussing Kitchen and Bath Design Trends Ahead of KBIS 2026 with Designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt https://castpolymer.com/262-discussing-next-years-design-trends-ahead-of-kbis-2026-with-elizabeth-lord-levitt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=262-discussing-next-years-design-trends-ahead-of-kbis-2026-with-elizabeth-lord-levitt Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:30:53 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2281 On this episode, designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt joins the show to share some of the biggest kitchen and bath design trends of 2026.  Elizabeth has an extensive background in the remodeling industry, as the lead designer for a highly regarded Design-Build firm in Denver, and will be moderating a panel at KBIS in February. 

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]]> On this episode, designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt joins the show to share some of the biggest kitchen and bath design trends of 2026. 

Elizabeth has an extensive background in the remodeling industry, as the lead designer for a highly regarded Design-Build firm in Denver, and will be moderating a panel at KBIS in February. 


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]]> On this episode, designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt joins the show to share some of the biggest kitchen and bath design trends of 2026.  Elizabeth has an extensive background in the remodeling industry, as the lead designer for a highly regarded Design-Bui... On this episode, designer Elizabeth Lord-Levitt joins the show to share some of the biggest kitchen and bath design trends of 2026.  Elizabeth has an extensive background in the remodeling industry, as the lead designer for a highly regarded Design-Build firm in Denver, and will be moderating a panel at KBIS in February.  Cast Polymer Radio full false 20:24 2281 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 261: The New Era of Online Search: How AI Is Reshaping SEO From the Ground Up https://castpolymer.com/261-the-new-era-of-online-search-how-ai-is-reshaping-seo-from-the-ground-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=261-the-new-era-of-online-search-how-ai-is-reshaping-seo-from-the-ground-up Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:45:11 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2277 Artificial Intelligence is changing how online content is discovered and presented through AI-powered search. On this episode, copywriter Scott McKelvey joins us to talk about creating content that shows up in AI-generated answers, summaries, and overviews. You can learn more about Scott and read some of his work by visiting https://www.scottmckelvey.com.

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]]> Artificial Intelligence is changing how online content is discovered and presented through AI-powered search. On this episode, copywriter Scott McKelvey joins us to talk about creating content that shows up in AI-generated answers, summaries, and overviews.

You can learn more about Scott and read some of his work by visiting https://www.scottmckelvey.com.

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]]> Artificial Intelligence is changing how online content is discovered and presented through AI-powered search. On this episode, copywriter Scott McKelvey joins us to talk about creating content that shows up in AI-generated answers, summaries, Artificial Intelligence is changing how online content is discovered and presented through AI-powered search. On this episode, copywriter Scott McKelvey joins us to talk about creating content that shows up in AI-generated answers, summaries, and overviews. You can learn more about Scott and read some of his work by visiting https://www.scottmckelvey.com. Cast Polymer Radio full false 52:34 2277 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 260: Solving the Toughest Adhesive Problems – Interview with Rob Glenn of Forza https://castpolymer.com/260-solving-the-toughest-adhesive-problems-interview-with-rob-glenn-of-forza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=260-solving-the-toughest-adhesive-problems-interview-with-rob-glenn-of-forza Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:06:01 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2270 On this episode, Rob Glenn of Forza joins the show. In business since 1979, Forza is a family-owned adhesive, sealant & specialty tape manufacturer based in the US. They supply the global industry with superior, high-performing, customized products. You can learn more by visiting https://forzabuilt.com.  Cast Polymer Connection Fall 2025 Issue The Fall 2025 issue of Cast Polymer Connection is out....

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]]> On this episode, Rob Glenn of Forza joins the show. In business since 1979, Forza is a family-owned adhesive, sealant & specialty tape manufacturer based in the US. They supply the global industry with superior, high-performing, customized products. You can learn more by visiting https://forzabuilt.com. 

Cast Polymer Connection Fall 2025 Issue

The Fall 2025 issue of Cast Polymer Connection is out. You can check it out at https://castpolymer.com/CPCfall25.

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]]> On this episode, Rob Glenn of Forza joins the show. In business since 1979, Forza is a family-owned adhesive, sealant & specialty tape manufacturer based in the US. They supply the global industry with superior, high-performing, customized products. On this episode, Rob Glenn of Forza joins the show. In business since 1979, Forza is a family-owned adhesive, sealant & specialty tape manufacturer based in the US. They supply the global industry with superior, high-performing, customized products. You can learn more by visiting https://forzabuilt.com.  Cast Polymer Connection Fall 2025 Issue The Fall 2025 issue of Cast Polymer Connection is out.... Cast Polymer Radio full false 25:52 2270 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface 259: Preparing Workers for the Future of Manufacturing – Interview with Brittany Greer https://castpolymer.com/259-preparing-workers-for-the-future-of-manufacturing-interview-with-brittany-greer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=259-preparing-workers-for-the-future-of-manufacturing-interview-with-brittany-greer Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:19:03 +0000 https://castpolymer.com/?p=2257 On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast. Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow.  Brittany is a guest writer for The AI Journal and we’ll be discussing their work in preparing the the gneration of workers with the skills needed to succeed...

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]]> On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast. Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow. 

Brittany is a guest writer for The AI Journal and we’ll be discussing their work in preparing the the gneration of workers with the skills needed to succeed alongside AI. 

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]]> On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast. Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow. On this episode, Brittany Greer, executive director of Rosie Riveters, joins the podcast. Their organization works very closely with the manufacturing industry with a particular focus on preparing the workforce of tomorrow.  Brittany is a guest writer for The AI Journal and we’ll be discussing their work in preparing the the gneration of workers with the skills needed to succeed... Cast Polymer Radio full false 25:46 2257 castpolymerradio@gmail.com (Jonathan Taylor)cast,polymer,cultured,marble,cultured,granite,solid,surface