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The 10 Most Memorable Moments from the First 100 Episodes of Manufacturing Happy Hour

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 19 Jul 2022 · 26m

What this episode covers

Host Chris Luecke recounts the 10 most memorable moments from the first 100 episodes of Manufacturing Happy Hour, reflecting on the show's evolution from a DIY video series to a global community platform. He highlights key milestones including the launch of the podcast in 2019, the pivot to virtual events during the pandemic, and the successful return to live events at major industry conferences like Automate. Luecke emphasizes the importance of human connection, citing specific guests such as Steve Parkhill, Vinod Anandarajah, and Jeff Burnstein, and shares anecdotes about the show's early beer-fueled recordings and unexpected live event interruptions.

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companies scaling up

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Rockwell Automation, Kanavu Automation, Softing, Zebra Technologies, FedEx, A3 Association for Advancing Automation
Products
Pubcast Worldwide
Also
Marquette University, Haymarket Brewing

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