Hardware Podcasts

300: Chris Luecke’s Friends from High School Interview Him on His Own Podcast, LIVE in St. Louis

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 1 Sept 2026 · 1h 10m

What this episode covers

Chris Luecke, host of Manufacturing Happy Hour, is interviewed by his high school friends Pat Morris, Rob Garwitz, and John Petra in St. Louis, while also hosting a panel with Michael Eaton of the Missouri Association of Manufacturers, Joe Mazzola of McHenry Automation, and Maria Berra of Maid in Missouri. The episode covers the diverse manufacturing landscape in Missouri, including Apollo 13 battery cells and pepper spray, and discusses Luecke's approach to building a sustainable podcast brand by borrowing best practices from travel bloggers and live music. Luecke shares personal anecdotes about his career, his upcoming fatherhood, and the importance of authentic leadership and regional collaboration in manufacturing.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, McHenry Automation, Missouri Association of Manufacturers, Maid in Missouri, Urban Chestnut Brewing, Asset Watch, MaintainX, Printerior, EnviroPAC, Natoli, Saber, Joe's Chemical, Wilson Manufacturing
Also
IMTS, Carl's Drive-In, Ted Drew's, Emo's Pizza, City Museum, Little Lager, Wright's Tavern

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