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The podcast for those who say Fire in The Hole. 🎙️🧨 'The Blast Report' - the podcast that's blowing up the blasting, mining, and civil explosives industries!

Each episode is packed with topics, from the latest and greatest blasting techniques to in-depth discussions on safety and regulations, to real-life "Fire in the Hole" stories in the field and from the past. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the industry, this podcast provides a community with valuable insights and information. So tune in while you're on the way to the job site or waiting on the all clear!

06/28/2026

🎙️EP 50 - Women In Mining Cathy Aimone Martin.

Evan Thibaud has the great opportunity to catch Cathy for an interview regarding her immersive start in the mining industry. Not only has Cathy been a leader in the industry, she is also a great person to have for Women in Mining month because her start opened the doors for many opportunities for other women in the industry. This episode will show you that you never know what your impact will be.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OlnPlPQrb3Sw5iXE8cFey?si=70a834a127ca4328
⏯ : https://youtu.be/pbX2a19BpAc
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/pt/podcast/ep-50-women-in-mining-cathy-amione-martin/id1669925989?i=1000774571223

This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by Detecht.
Detecht is a specialized engineering firm focused on 3rd party vibration monitoring.
Historic structures, critical infrastructure, and nuclear power plants are included in Detecht's long list of projects where compliance was absolutely key.
Not only does Detecht install and maintain an array of instrumentation, but they are also a certified dealer of White Industrial Seismographs. It's their goal that all dynamic monitoring solutions be at your service nationwide.
This woman-owned and family-operated business traces its roots to our guest, Cathy Aimone Martin, and would like to take this opportunity to thank her for her mentorship and support over the years.
Contact Detecht for applied research on your next project at www.detecht.com

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06/01/2026

🎙️EP 49 - Larry Beans: If We Drill It, We Shoot It

Evan Thibaud sits down with Larry Beans for a detailed interview of Larry's life and his progression in the blasting industry. Larry shares insights he learned early on in his career and key business changes that have allowed him to stay successful all these years. "The three of us have been together since 1973…53 years and we’re still working together for Maurer & Scott in the explosive business!

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/18meQsVz4q0Npk47sZ8c0Y?si=f045a467807b4bec
⏯ : https://youtu.be/hHCL4FlWixk
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-49-larry-beans-if-we-drill-it-we-shoot-it/id1669925989?i=1000770574552

This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by WipWare! Since 1986 WipWare Photoanalysis Systems has provided solutions for fragmentation optimization!
WipWare is a global company with influence in any industry where fragmentation is key to success. They not only measure and monitor materials, they create ACTIONABLE data.
Mine to Mill can be fully refined with the hardware and software options. Whether you use drones for photos or intatl on of their industry leading camera along the haulage process, WipWare creates solid analysis to confirm your blast design is the most effective it can be.
This small business has a big impact! Because you can't manage what you can't measure!
🎧 Tune in!

04/13/2026

🎙️EP 48 - Phil Porter and Tailgate Safety at an Early Age

Evan Thibaud caught Phil Porter for a nice interview where Phil goes back to his early days of blasting. From hand mixing ANFO at 9 years old to looking after large diameter boreholes in the iron range. Phil’s educational background and start at the Ohio Dynamite Company led to years of success in the industry.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0EFXnRR4MItaX9gl0Gjkem?si=GccYNWBmSIqlaczJjc_C4Q
⏯ : https://youtu.be/Ijy6Q_-KbKw
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-48-phil-porter-and-tailgate-safety-at-an-early-age/id1669925989?i=1000761093317

This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by Dyno Nobel!
For over 150 years, Dyno Nobel has been a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. With origins dating back to Alfred Nobel himself, Dyno Nobel provides historic leadership in explosives, serving the mining, quarrying, civil, and construction industries.
As one of the largest players in the industrial explosives business, Dyno Nobel’s vital role in helping customers is highlighted across the world. From Safety initiatives, developments in bulk explosive technology, and meeting KPI’s, Dyno Nobel understands the needs of their customers today and into the future.
Their full line of products and services challenges the status quo and delivers on their promises. So, when you need groundbreaking performance. You trust Dyno Nobel.
🎧 Tune in!

03/09/2026

🎙️ EP47 - Tom Greiwe, Demolition blasting & its Challenges

Evan Thibaud sits down with Missouri State Blaster License holder #11! Tom shares how he married into the blasting business and how his love for blasting has grown over the years even with some close calls in his early days.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ImrcyTz4cKfHtNaoxl0z3?si=893e41877d3541e4
⏯ : https://youtu.be/NEwFADUa89w
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep47-tom-greiwe-demolition-blasting-its-challenges/id1669925989?i=1000754008596

This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sauls Seismic!
Sauls Seismic has over 45 years of quality experience in seismic consulting and environmental monitoring and has built relationships with customers across the industry.
Not only is data shared with stakeholders in a timely manner but it’s Saul’s unbiased, third party results that are what teams need for confirming their work site is within compliance.
Saul's exclusive partnership with NOMIS seismographs offers leading vibration monitors for all your blasting operations whether you're optimizing for a large metal mine, maintaining relationships with home owners around your demolition job, or if you need their preblast surveys for your construction project.
Sauls Seismic is a proud partner of all blasting applications and is happy to be safe and effective on YOUR next job site. Check them out at Saulsseismic.com

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01/23/2026

🎙️ EP46 - Jack Eloranta Part 2: Mine-to-Mill or mind games?
Evan and Jack continue their conversation about the unique constraints in large diameter blastholes. From cut-offs to fumes, to the factors in the Mine-to-Mill principles, Jack shares years of observations and advice that he learned the hard way when blasting in hard rock. You're not going to want to miss this advice and how to apply proven Mine-to-Mill methodology.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dUJgrSFNRpcRspUg9zegj?si=mUw79XxdRhGgQZbCGXH8tw
⏯ : https://youtu.be/WQwoBgMWsRw
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep46-jack-eloranta-part-2-mine-to-mill-or-mind-games/id1669925989?i=1000746345975

This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by WipWare! Since 1986 WipWare Photoanalysis Systems has provided solutions for fragmentation optimization!
WipWare is a global company with influence in any industry where fragmentation is key to success. They not only measure and monitor materials, they create ACTIONABLE data.
Mine to Mill can be fully refined with the hardware and software options. Whether you use drones for photos or intatl on of their industry leading camera along the haulage process, WipWare creates solid analysis to confirm your blast design is the most effective it can be.
This small business has a big impact! Because you can't manage what you can't measure!
🎧 Tune in!

01/14/2026

🎙️ EP45 - Jack Eloranta Part 1: Large blastholes, larger challenges.
Past president of ISEE comes on the show and shares his start to the unique and difficult challenges of blasting Taconite in America’s Iron mines.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sbmu0KUFRYZGrlU33nxw0?si=ZSeKIQXIQ_KbqdWFQVjVEg
⏯ : youtube.com/watch?v=hSWaMoNdW8c&feature=youtu.be
⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep45-jack-eloranta-part-1-large-blastholes-larger-challenges/id1669925989?i=1000745143159

This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by WipWare! Since 1986 WipWare Photoanalysis Systems has provided solutions for fragmentation optimization!
WipWare is a global company with influence in any industry where fragmentation is key to success. They not only measure and monitor materials, they create ACTIONABLE data.
Mine to Mill can be fully refined with the hardware and software options. Whether you use drones for photos or intatl on of their industry leading camera along the haulage process, WipWare creates solid analysis to confirm your blast design is the most effective it can be.
This small business has a big impact! Because you can't manage what you can't measure!
🎧 Tune in!

12/02/2025

Baron and continue their conversation as Fidler shares his experiences in growing bulk emulsions and the challenges he faced over the years.

🎧 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺:
⏯ : https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wcnX2NMlxkOcdA08SxgxT?si=ZG-6QZT3Rxu3cdMBIHdbng

⏯ : https://youtu.be/H2nJQ93MiKs

⏯ : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep44-baron-fidler-part-2-a-desire-to-be-part/id1669925989?i=1000739305158

‼️ This Episode of the Blast Report Podcast is brought to you by Dyno Nobel!
For over 150 years, Dyno Nobel has been a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. With origins dating back to Alfred Nobel himself, Dyno Nobel provides historic leadership in explosives, serving the mining, quarrying, civil, and construction industries.
As one of the largest players in the industrial explosives business, Dyno Nobel’s vital role in helping customers is highlighted across the world. From Safety initiatives, developments in bulk explosive technology, and meeting KPI’s, Dyno Nobel understands the needs of their customers today and into the future.
Their full line of products and services challenges the status quo and delivers on their promises. So, when you need groundbreaking performance. You trust Dyno Nobel.

🎧 Tune in!

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