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American Railroading Podcast

Episodes

March 30, 2025

The State of our Economy & Proposed Tariffs with Economic Analyst – Tom Landstreet

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this our 2nd Anniversary episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Tom Landstreet, Co-Founder of Trusco Investment Management. Together they discuss the current state of the...
Feb. 27, 2025

Rail Resources – The Surface Transportation Board with Chairman Patrick Fuchs

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Patrick Fuchs, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Together they discuss who the STB is, how and why the STB w...
Guest: Patrick Fuchs
Jan. 31, 2025

2025 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed with host Don Walsh

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this, our first episode of Season 3, our host Don Walsh is our guest. Producer John joins Don on this episode and together they take us on a journey to review each of the podcas...
Dec. 18, 2024

2024 Christmas Special with Country Music Artists Payton Riley and Bubba Westly

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this our first ever Christmas Special our host Don Walsh is joined by guests and Texas country music chart-toppers Payton Riley and Bubba Westly. Together they discuss the long ...
Nov. 27, 2024

Intro to Federal Agency PHMSA with Eamonn Patrick – Transportation Specialist

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Eamonn Patrick, Transportation Specialist, Standards and Rulemaking, for the U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline & Haz...
Oct. 31, 2024

Intro to Railroad Safety with Crystal Blasius – Director of Safety Investigations for Amtrak

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Crystal Blasius, Director of Safety Investigations for Amtrak. Together they discuss the importance of everyone following safe...
Sept. 30, 2024

Fun Rail Excursions – The Illinois Railway Museum with Treasurer - Nigel Bennett

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Nigel Bennett – Treasurer for the Illinois Railway Museum (IRM) in Union, IL. Together they discuss the history of the 100-acr...
Aug. 30, 2024

Intro to Railcar Painting and Lining Processes with Tim Schaffer – PPG Industries

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Tim Schaffer – Regional Sales Manager for PPG Industries. Together they discuss the importance of railcar coatings, along with...
Guest: Tim Schaffer
July 25, 2024

The History Between the U.S. Army & American Railroading with Joseph “Sepp” Scanlin – U.S. Army Ret.

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Joseph “Sepp” Scanlin – Museum Director for the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. Together they discuss the long relationship ...
June 28, 2024

The State of our Economy & The Upcoming Presidential Election with Professor John Doggett – UT Austin

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest John Doggett – Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, Management Department. Together th...
Guest: John Doggett
May 31, 2024

Rail Resources – The League of Railway Women with President, Sarah Yurasko

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Sarah Yurasko – President of the League of Railway Women (LRW). Together they discuss the League of Railway Women, how the or...
Guest: Sarah Yurasko
April 30, 2024

Intro to Tank Car Repair Facilities – Regulatory Compliance and Training with Dave Ronzani of AllTranstek

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Dave Ronzani – Director of Railcar Regulatory Compliance for AllTranstek. Together they discuss the enormous amount of regulat...
March 27, 2024

Hazmat Safety – Rail and Transloading with Wendy Buckley of STARS HazMat Consulting

Welcome to the 1-Year Anniversary episode of the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by our very first guest of the podcast, Wendy Buckley, founder, president, and CEO of STARS HazMat C...
March 5, 2024

Tech Talk – The Advantages of Embracing Technology in Rail with John Schmitter of RailState

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest John Schmitter, co-founder and CCO of RailState based in Quincy, MA. Together they discuss the advantages of embracing and ut...
Jan. 31, 2024

2024 – Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed with Don Walsh

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this our first episode of Season 2, our host Don Walsh, is in fact our guest on this episode as President & CEO of consulting and brokering firm, The Revolution Rail Group based...
Dec. 20, 2023

2023 Railroading Year in Review with Sr. Wall Street Analyst - Tony Hatch

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Tony Hatch, Senior Wall Street Transportation Analyst, Founder and President of ABH Consulting based in New York City, NY. To...
Nov. 22, 2023

Difference Makers – Joe Schieszler, Sr., Founder of Rescar Companies

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by the man who gave him his start in the industry, guest Joseph F. Schieszler, Sr., Founder and Chairman of Rescar Companies, based in...
Oct. 25, 2023

Rail Resources - The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) with President, Patty Long

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Patty Long, President of the Railway Supply Institute (RSI), based in Washington, DC. Together they discuss the resources RSI...
Guest: Patty Long
Sept. 26, 2023

Fun Rail Excursions – The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway with Ted Johnston

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Ted Johnston, GM of The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs, CO. Together they discuss what you’ll ...
Guest: Ted Johnston
Aug. 22, 2023

The U.S. Economy and Rail’s Role in It with Todd Tranausky of FTR

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Todd Tranausky, VP of Rail and Intermodal at FTR, based in Houston, TX. Together they delve into the U.S. Economy and rail’s ...
July 25, 2023

Supply Chain – The Relationship Between Ports & Rail with Denson White of APM Terminals

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Denson White, CCO of APM Terminals, Pier 400 in the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA. Together they delve into Supply Chain...
June 21, 2023

Recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in the Railroad Industry – with Jimmy Rogers of Boots for Troops

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Jimmy Rogers – Co-Founder, President and Executive Director of Boots for Troops. Together they touch on the history of the re...
Guest: Jimmy Rogers
May 24, 2023

MxV Rail – A Resource of Railroad Research, Education, Training and Technology with Kari Gonzales

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh, is joined by guest Kari Gonzales, President and CEO of MxV Rail (formerly TTCI). Together they discuss the Research, Education, Technology and T...
Guest: Kari Gonzales
April 20, 2023

Intro to Railcar Maintenance and Inspection – Wheel Bearings with Byron Porter

Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing some fascinating insights about railcar maintenance, inspection and technology. We also will highlight the important role that wheel bearing in...
Guest: Byron Porter