Talkin' Tires

On this episode of Talkin’ Tires, Craig sits down with Chris Gabrelcik of Gilead Dynamics to discuss a revolutionary shift in tire recycling. Dive into the world of microwave pyrolysis and the "Tire Hog," a machine that breaks down tires from the inside out to produce high-value carbon black and oil. This innovative system is designed to be fully mobile on semi-truck trailers, allowing recyclers t...

Join host Craig Hunter on this episode of Talkin Tires as he sits down with Doug Carlson, VP of Asphalt Products at Liberty Tire, to discuss the past and future of rubberized roads. Doug explains the industry's shift toward the innovative "next generation" dry process, which allows recycled tire rubber to be easily used in standard asphalt plants across the country. The episode dives into the prac...

On this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig sits down with Craig Michael of Pleasants Construction to discuss rubber modified asphalt (RMA). Craig (Michael) shares his insight on the testing, growing pains, and future use of RMA, after being able to conduct a case study while working on a project with the Maryland DOT. Produced by Recycled Media.

In this episode of Talking Tires, host Craig Hunter interviews Rick Goodwin and former NFL player AC Caswell from Driven Hearts Charity at the 10th annual Tire Recycling Conference. They discuss their mission to empower underprivileged communities by building soccer fields and playgrounds using recycled rubber in locations ranging from the Darien jungle in Panama to Fort Myers, Florida. Beyond spo...

On this episode of Talking Tires, Craig sits down with Zach Devon of BSG Tire Recycling. Zach shares his story of transitioning from professional baseball to tire recycling, the details of creating his app Treadset, and his belief in the importance of collaboration in the industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Talkin’ Tires, Craig is joined by Dan Chetterbock, General Manger of Rock Springs Landfill. They sit down and discuss the issues/ solutions of dealing with tire waste, investing in future technologies to improve production, and the importance of social media as a tool for networking. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Talkin’ Tires, Craig is joined by Mike Getz and Don Wadleigh of Century Road solutions to discuss their innovative product: Mechanical Concrete. They explain what Mechanical Concrete is, how it works, and all of its benefits, from sustainability to durability, as a cost-effective solution for roads. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Talkin Tires, Craig is joined by Rick Welle, Owner/Founder of Rubberosion. Rick shares his background in the tire recycling industry, the challenges that led to Rubberosion’s creation, and the growth in collaboration he’s seen throughout the industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

Join host Craig Hunter, President of Tire Reclaim, as he sits down with the founders of Eco Green Equipment: Andres Salazar, Brad Swenson, and Jonathon Porter. Hear the unbelievable story of how a chance meeting in Vegas led to a company that’s now making a significant impact on tire recycling around the world! Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig is joined by Reagan Rossi, who expands on the amazing support College of Idaho’s athletics receives from the local community and how much it means to the program that their new facilities are being built up by local businesses and resources, including recycled rubber from Tire Reclaim. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig is joined by Arthur Wagner from REGOM to discuss his journey from wanting to be a veterinarian to working in tire recycling, the opportunities that come from LinkedIn and why collaboration is key in the recycling industry. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig sits down with Genti Bardhi, head of business development and government affairs for TRC. They discuss Genti’s journey into tire recycling, his work as chair of ReMA’s tire and rubber division, and his vision for the future of tire recycling. Produced by Recycled Media.

On this special edition of Talkin Tires, Craig sits down with his father and entrepreneur Bill Hunter. Starting with his own parents’ migration from Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl, to his journey of popularizing compost in Idaho farms, Bill shares the highs, lows, and lessons of his long entrepreneurial career. Produced by Recycled Media.

Sydney and Kip speak on their nearly 3 decade career in the tire recycling industry. They get into their story, why politics are so important to tire recycling, and discuss the importance of being stubborn to survive as a tire recycler. Produced by Recycled Media.

In this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig Hunter and Jay Milligan of Tire Reclaim are joined by Merlin Schlabach to give an informative walkthrough of the Raptor 500 Crumb Line. Produced by Recycled Media.

In this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig Hunter of Tire Reclaim is joined by Lavon Detweiler of Entech to discuss how Entech first started as a tire recycler and grew to where they are now, their partnership with Jomar and challenges the tire recycling business faced and still faces today. Produced by Recycled Media.

In this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig Hunter of Tire Reclaim is joined by Jessie Wickel of Wickel Tire Pros to discuss starting a local tire business from a family farm and the ups and downs that come with it. Produced by Recycled Media.

In this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig Hunter of Tire Reclaim is joined by Brandon Machell and Buck Hill of Setco Tire to talk closed loop recycling systems, how flying compares to running a business and continued innovation.

In this episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig Hunter of Tire Reclaim sits down with Chase Cavanaugh of Commercial Tire to discuss Commercial Tire's employee owned business model, the importance of maintaining quality while scaling the company, and truth about why tires don't last forever.

In this first episode of Talkin' Tires, Craig Hunter of Tire Reclaim sits down with Thomas Parker of All American Tire Recycling to discuss the start of his business, where it is now, and the ins and outs of tire recycling.