Stone World Magazine Podcasts

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Richinelli and Managing Editor Jason Kamery discuss what you can expect from Stone World this month.Brought to you by:

In this Stone World Interview, Cambria CEO Marty Davis walks through the history of the quartz anti-dumping cases against China, the later pivot to other countries and the Section 201 safeguard signed by President Trump.

Fabio Cruz of Centrorochas discusses the impacts of the tariffs on natural stone coming out of Brazil.

In this episode of the Stone World Podcast, host Jason Kamery speaks with Jacki Adams, vice president of business development at Milestone, about the creation and evolution of the company’s Design Advisory Council.

This month Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Richinelli and Managing Editor Jason Kamery discuss what you can expect from Stone World in August.

Surrounded by the beautiful Texas Hill Country with its plentiful supply of limestone, Craig McMahon of Craig McMahon Architects in Alamo Heights, TX, often turns to the diverse range of natural stone for his projects. McMahon took time to share a little of his background, how moving to Texas has fostered his love of natural stone and how his clients are excited when he explains to them the material is within their budget.

Joe Alva, owner of Poseidon, explains what happened at the 2026 Poseidon Experience.

Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Richinelli and Managing Editor Jason Kamery talk about what people can expect from Stone World in July.

Jared Wessel of Hogan and Rich Katzmann discuss what they saw at the hearings and what to expect next.

Rich Katzmann of Thryve AI discusses would the countertop industry could look like by 2030.

Susan Moser, CEO and owner of Moser and Moser, as well as Fauske Marble by Moser, is an advocate for the sustainability of natural stone. Based in Denmark, she currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Natural Stone Institute (NSI) as a global representative. Recently, Moser was recognized for her dedication to the stone industry by Women In Stone (WIS) who awarded her with the 2025 Women In Stone Pioneer Award.

Mitchell Kennedy discusses what fabricators need to know about cutting porcelain for the countertop.

Jason Kamery discusses what he saw during the Stone Fabricator's Alliance Italy Tour 2026.

Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery discuss what listeners can expect from Stone World in June.

Rich Katzman of Thryve AI discusses what has been happening with the recent ITC hearings on Quartz Tariffs.

Tim Zeng, the executive director for the SFA, reflects on this year's SFA Italy Tour.

Executive Director for the Stone Fabricator's Alliance, Tim Zeng, discusses the process for the SFA Italy trip up and running each year.

Alena Capra discusses how she works with fabricators as a designer.

Marty Davis, the CEO of Cambria, discusses the tariffs with Stone World.

Joe Alva, CEO of Poseidon Industries, explains how the Poseidon Experience first came about and how it has grown. He also provides insight into what attendees can expect at the 2026 event, scheduled for May 26 to 28, 2026 at the Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton. Sponsored By:

What to expect from the Latin American Fabricator's Network and what they are doing to help the industry.

Jennifer Richinelli, Aaron Dahnke and Mark Meriaux discuss the previous SIE event and the future ones.

What’s it like to grow up in a family business — and then choose to follow in your parents’ footsteps? Two young adults reflect on how early exposure to their families’ fabrication businesses shaped their career paths. Moreover, their fathers, Ron Hannah and Buddy Ontra, share insights on building successful companies, the expectations they held for their children — Stephanie and Joey — and the advice they offer to their children as they set out on their own path in the evolving stone industry.

Joe Alva, the founder of Poseidon Industries, explains how the company got started and grew.

Tanya Liesener discusses her time with Bedrock Granite and how they grew and plan to continue to.

Stone World sits down with the Save Quartz Job coalition to discuss the upcoming hearing.

In their monthly chat, Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery talk about the upcoming Coverings Show, the value of the Stone Industry Education events, Jason's excitement to join the SFA in Italy this May, and much more!Sponsored By:

Sheryl Steinberg discusses what she saw of stone and tile at KBIS 2026.Sponsored By:

Tanya Liesener, the Vice President of Bedrock Granite, discusses her journey in the industry.Sponsored By:

Rich Katzmann, CCO of Thryve describes how AI is going to help fabricators in their business. Sponsored By:

Rich Katzmann discusses innovation and what new and interesting products he saw at TISE this year in Las Vegas.Sponsored By:

Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery discuss what you can expect from Stone World this month.

Jamie Rich discusses what fabricators can expect to see at Coverings 2026 plus how they can get in for free.

Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery discuss what they saw at TISE 2026 in Las Vegas.

Laurie Weber of ISFA discusses what fabricators can expect from ISFA this year.

Tony Malisani discusses what fabricators can expect at the first Stone Industry Education Series.

Michael McCall of Walsworth LLP, a law firm with four California locations, discusses what fabricators should know about regulation with silica.

Mike Schlough and Jon Lancto discuss the new SESA tradeshow.

Alex Bores of CMS discusses how they are using AI to help fabricators with their machines.

Evan Cohen, the NSI Board President, discusses what they did in 2025 and what to look forward to in 2026

Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery talk about Stone World and what we saw in the year 2025.

Emily Dodds explains why fabricators should teach their end users how to take care of stone and tips for maintenance as well.Learn more about her approach: Immaculate Collective | Luxury Household Management 

Editorial Director Jennifer Richinelli discusses what took place at this year's Tile Solutions Plus

LX Hausys sits down with Stone World to discuss their new products and what's coming out in the future.

Tim Farr of Stoneworks of Augusta in Augusta, GA, is celebrating 25 years in the stone business in 2026. He is a hard worker, great entrepreneur and family man. Tim is running his business with integrity and a very high level of professionalism. His team recognizes him as great leader and mentor.

Show Director Amie Gilmore discusses what people can expect from TISE 2026.

It is with great enthusiasm that we nominate Alan Jorgensen, CEO, Bedrock Quartz for the 2025 Stone World Fabricator of the Year award. Alan exemplifies the kind of leadership and industry-advancement that this award seeks to recognize. 

It is with great enthusiasm that I nominate Hershey from Imperial Marble & Granite for Stone World Fabricator of the Year. Hershey exemplifies the highest standards of craftsmanship, leadership and integrity in the stone fabrication industry. His commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction has earned Imperial Marble & Granite a reputation as one of the most respected fabricators in the region.

Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery discuss what you can expect from Stone World in November.

Jennifer Richinelli and Jason Kamery discuss StoneBiz at the Beach, hosted by The Stone Fabricator's Alliance.