All Episodes
The Big Dog Podcast — 76 episodes
Episode 76: Air Compressor Control: Matching Output to Demand
Episode 75: Why Service Intervals Matter More Than You Think
Episode 74: When Air Systems Outgrow the Plant
Episode 73: Why Compressed Air Fails at 4 A.M.
Episode 72: Why the Compressor Isn’t (Always) the Real Problem
Episode 71: Stop Blaming the Compressor: Fix the Whole Air System
Episode 70: Compressed Air as a Mission-Critical Asset
Episode 69: Turndown Capability: Why Bigger Range Isn’t Better
Episode 68: Five Pillars of Compressed Air Efficiency
Episode 67: Remote Monitoring as a Competitive Advantage in Compressed Air
Episode 66: Five Compressed Air Trends Plant Leaders Need to Watch in 2026
Episode 65: Beyond the Myths: What Plant Teams Need to Know About Centrifugal Compressors
Episode 64: Why Your Old Compressor Isn’t a Real Backup (and What True Redundancy Looks Like)
Episode 63: Is It Smart To Put Off a Compressor Upgrade?
Episode 62: Measuring Compressed Air the Right Way: KPIs by Industry
Episode 61: What Stats Should You Watch to Make Your Air Compressor Last?
Episode 60: The Three Readings You Can’t Ignore: Knowing When It’s Time for Air Compressor Maintenance
Episode 59: Five Key Metrics Every Plant Should Watch for Air Compressor Reliability
Episode 58: Lowering Compressed Air Costs: Three Key Metrics Every Plant Should Track
Episode 57: Measuring Compressed Air Energy Efficiency: What Really Matters on Your Power Bill
Episode 56: When to Use a Variable-Speed Drive with Rotary Screw Compressors
Episode 55: How Oil-Free Rotary Screw Compressors Redefine Reliability
Episode 54: Electric Portable Air Compressors vs Diesel: The Smarter Solution
Episode 53: Five Quick Wins for Compressed Air System Efficiency
Episode 52: Optimizing Compressed Air on a Budget
Episode 51: Garbage In, Garbage Out: The Real Story on Compressor Intake Air
Episode 50: Moisture Mayhem: Battling Water in Compressed Air Systems
Episode 49: Water: The Compressor Killer
Episode 48: Four Ways Compressed Air Systems Add Real Value
Episode 47: Making Mixed Compressor Systems Work
Episode 46: Defining Success in Compressed Air
Episode 45: Mastering Multi-Compressor Systems
Episode 44: Getting Compressed Air Header Pressure Right
Episode 43: Unlocking Compressor Efficiency with BMS Integration
Episode 42: Six Reliability Rules for Air Compressors
Episode 41: Lockout/Tagout Mastery for Compressed Air Systems
Episode 40: Fixing Pressure Drop Problems
Episode 39: Rethinking Leak Detection in Compressed Air Systems
Episode 38: Uncovering Artificial Demand
Episode 37: Five Costly Mistakes in Compressed Air Savings
Episode 36: Defeating Downtime
Episode 35: Right-Sizing Centrifugal Compressors
Episode 34: The Hidden Costs of Cheap Air Compressors
Episode 33: Stop Compressor Cycling
Episode 32: Getting Pressure "Just Right"
Episode 31: Turning Air Into Profit
Episode 30: Cutting Costs in Compressed Air Systems
Episode 29: OEM Parts or Bust
Episode 28: "Bearing" Down on Performance
Epiosde 27: Full Load and Duty Cycle
Episode 26: Understanding Compression Ratios
Episode 25: Clean Air, Clean Output
Episode 24: Soft Power in Robotics
Episode 23: High Altitude, Low Airflow
Episode 22: Weatherproofing Your Air Compressor
Episode 21: Repair or Replace?
Episode 20: Making Lean Work in Compressed Air
Episode 19: The Role of Rotary Screw Air Compressors in a Disaster
Episode 18: Inside the Airend: The Heart of Rotary Screw Compressors
Episode 17: Understanding Rotary Screw Air Compressors
Episode 16: Optimizing Compressed Air Systems
Episode 15: Extending the Life of Your Compressor with Proper Lubrication
Episode 14: The Advantages of Rotary Screw Compressors
Episode 13: Understanding 8 Key Components of a Rotary Screw Compressor
Episode 12: Navigating 2025 Compressor Efficiency Standards
Episode 11: Deploying Your New Compressor for Maximum Efficiency
Episode 10: What is a Portable Compressor and How Does it Work?
Episode 9: Optimizing Air-Oil Separators for Safety and Performance
Episode 8: Essential Innovations for Industrial Efficiency
Episode 7: Air Intake Quality and Filter Choices for Compressor Efficiency
Episode 6: How Variable Frequency Drive Air Compressors Work
Episode 5: Safety Essentials for Compressor Operators
Episode 4: Tackling Rapid Cycling in Rotary Screw Compressors
Episode 3: The Role of Compressed Air in Robotics and Automation
Episode 2: Maximizing Efficiency with VSD Compressors
Episode 1: Optimizing Compressed Air Systems