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Asphalt Talk

Asphalt Talk

By: Dale Williams & Rick Biermann
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Asphalt Talk is a podcast hosted by leaders in the Asphalt industry, centered on the Asphalt industry.© 2022 Asphalt Talk Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Summer Social Keynote Speaker Sam Goodwin

    Summer Social Keynote Speaker Sam Goodwin
    Jun 1 2026

    This episode of Asphalt Talk features Dr. Sam Goodwin, keynote speaker for the 2026 MAPA Summer Social in Kansas City. Sam shares his remarkable journey of traveling to all 193 countries, the life-changing experience of being taken hostage and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria, and the lessons he learned about resilience, leadership, and navigating uncertainty. The conversation also previews Sam’s keynote message, “Winning Through Uncertainty,” and explores how leaders can turn challenging and unpredictable situations into opportunities for growth.
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    12 mins
  • From Plan to Pavement: Understanding the STIP with Llans Taylor

    From Plan to Pavement: Understanding the STIP with Llans Taylor
    Apr 21 2026

    Dale Williams sits down with Llans Taylor, Transportation Planning Director at the Missouri Department of Transportation, to break down the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). They discuss how projects are selected, how funding shapes the program, and what challenges MoDOT faces in delivering a five-year plan.
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    22 mins
  • Get to know Lt. Col (ret) Jason Harris 2026 MAPA Keynote Speaker

    Get to know Lt. Col (ret) Jason Harris 2026 MAPA Keynote Speaker
    Dec 15 2025

    Getting to know the MAPA 2026 Conference Keynote Speaker.
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    23 mins
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