InstroTek, Inc.
The Hot Mix Podcast
Welcome to the Hot Mix, where we discuss all things related to the asphalt industry. Join hosts Maurice Arbelaez and Anthony Caito as they speak with guests, review new industry products, and have a blast. Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL hot 🔥
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
This Tool Could Save Your Next Concrete Project 08.07.2026 10:13
On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we're reviewing the GPR Concrete Scanner from Earth Science Systems. This tool could very well save your next concrete project. We dive into the product and break down some of its best features. Learn more about ESS: https://www.earthsciencesystems.com/ Order the Concrete Scanner on HMA Lab Supply: https://www.hmalabsupply.com/products/gpr-concrete-scann...
The Future of Asphalt Testing & Quality Control (ft. Expert Tom Clayton) 11.06.2026 15:17
In this episode, we interview Tom Clayton, the Director of Training for the Rocky Mountain Asphalt Education Center, and take a look at an amazing career from humble beginnings as a field technician to running one of the most successful Asphalt Pavement Associations in Colorado. This tribute is in honor of Tom as he retires from Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (CAPA) and moves on to the next...
The New Standard for Nuclear Density Gauges? 20.05.2026 9:39
The all-new ThinPave 5500 Nuclear Density Gauge is here, and on this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we break down some of the gauge's core features and benefits. Learn more about the ThinPave 5500: https://www.instrotek.com/products/thinpave-5500-overlay-density-gauge Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5DUZsgA?sub_co...
The Hot Mix Podcast is BACK | Season 4 Premiere & What's Coming 06.05.2026 6:56
he Hot Mix Podcast is back with Season 4! In this episode, Maurice and Anthony share their conference experiences during the break and give the rundown on what's coming in Season 4.Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Like this episode? You might like these:https://youtu.be/UTnjkXHzQt0?si=rsaCd1YHpo6IdXUShttps://youtu.be/bfXZ1p1Bvtk?si=oZv6l0O0Ly6_YecGCHAPTERS0:01 Intro2:10 Thoughts...
That's a Wrap! Season 3 End + Best Moments of 2025 23.12.2025 5:01
We're wrapping up Season 3 of The Hot Mix Podcast by going out in style! Maurice and Anthony go over the best clips from 2025 and invent a new buzzword in the process. We'll see you next year for Season 4! Like this video? You'll love these episodes: https://youtu.be/evs4tWAHY2M https://youtu.be/0d8cXDJZr1A CHAPTERS 0:01 Intro 0:31 The Guys Invent A New Word 1:48 Cheers! 2:14 Best Clips from 2025...
The Ultimate Safety Shoe for Asphalt Paving Crews 19.11.2025 7:01
Are you in the asphalt industry and on the hunt for the perfect workboot? Look no further! In today’s video, we’re checking out the Asphalt PRO workboot to see if it really is the ultimate safety shoe for your needs. We’ll cover everything from its protective features to comfort levels and traction on the job site. Tune in to find out if these boots can handle the heat and keep your feet safe! Gra...
How MiAS will Improve Balanced Mix Design (with Andrew Cooper) 06.11.2025 14:34
A new innovation for the asphalt and civil engineering industry? Andrew Cooper joins us for this episode and shares how his new invention MiAS will improve balanced mix design testing. CHAPTERS 0:01 Intro 0:54 Andrew's Background 4:14 What is MiAS? 6:43 What Do the Cameras Do? 9:58 The Biggest Benefit to Balanced Mix Design 13:20 Outro Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥 Want more...
The BEST Meals to Eat on the Asphalt Jobsite 22.10.2025 14:03
McDonald's? Chick-Fil-A? Wawa? Food trucks? In this podcast episode, Maurice and Anthony discuss the BEST meals to have on the asphalt jobsite--and sample some of the options too! EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:01 Intro 1:27 Best Meal Number 4 4:02 Best Meal Number 3 8:24 Best Meal Number 2 10:05 The BEST Meal to Have on the Jobsite 13:25 Outro Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥Want more Hot...
From Lab to Plant: Secrets to Better Asphalt (with Tanya Nash) 09.10.2025 20:09
Tanya Nash from ATS joins us for this episode, as she explains how the asphalt lab and the asphalt plant work hand-in-hand to ensure consistent, high-quality pavement materials. Learn how testing, data, and real-world production come together to create reliable results on every project. Learn more about ATS: Asphalttesting.infoGet in touch with Tanya: tnash@ats.consultingTIMECODES 0:01 Intro 1:41...
AI in the Asphalt Industry: What's Next? (Interview with Bryce Wuori) 25.09.2025 29:25
AI is making its way into the asphalt industry. In this episode, we brought back our good friend Bryce Wuori, CEO of Pavewise, to share his own thoughts on AI and how his company is utilizing it. Learn more about Pavewise at www. Pavewisepro.com. TIMECODES:0:01 Intro1:56 How AI Will Impact A Younger Workforce5:12 How to Prepare for the Advancement of AI7:54 Hallucinations and False Information15:0...
This iOS App Got Even BETTER! (MyGauge App Update) 10.09.2025 17:59
Our MyGauge app for iOS is now better than ever! In this episode, we bring back our developer, Pranav, to showcase some of the new features. Download MyGauge today: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mygauge-instrotek-inc/id1608036683TIMECODES0:01 Intro1:31 MyGauge Overview4:14 New Onboarding Screen5:48 Sign In with Google6:17 Connecting to Your Gauge7:22 Projects Screen8:56 Dark Mode9:18 Joining an Or...
Level Up Your Nuclear Gauge With These Accessories 13.08.2025 8:56
Ready to take your nuclear gauge to the next level? On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we review a few of the BEST accessories to pair with your nuclear gauge out in the field. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:- NukeSafe: https://bit.ly/47o8eLx- Campbell Hammer: https://bit.ly/3HlOw8U- EZ Pull Extraction Tool: https://bit.ly/46Mt72V- Rain Cover: https://bit.ly/3UkxbA3TIMECODES0:01 Intro0:28 NukeSafe...
Nuclear Gauges & Regulations (with Brian Hoffman) 30.07.2025 22:16
How do you start a nuclear gauge program? And what sort of licenses do you need to operate one safely? In this episode, we interview InstroTek's own Corporate Radiation Safety Officer Brian Hoffman to talk all things nuclear gauge safety and regulation. Mentioned in this episode: NukeSafe™ - Emergency Response Kit: https://www.instrotek.com/products/nukesafe-emergency-response-kit InstroTek...
This New Product Will SUPERCHARGE Your Nuclear Gauge 09.07.2025 5:11
A new innovation from InstroTek is here, to help combat battery drain in the field on your nuclear gauge. In this episode, we show you how the new Xtender™ Power Pack works. Learn more about the Xtender™: https://www.instrotek.com/products/xtender-on-the-go-nuclear-gauge-charger Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥 Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes: youtub...
Top 10 Must-Know Asphalt Industry Terms Explained 19.06.2025 14:42
Aggregate. Binder. Bitumen. There's a lot of jargon in the asphalt industry. In this episode, we break down the top 10 must-know terms, especially if you're just starting out in the industry. Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥 Learn more about our new product, EMMA! https://www.instrotek.com/products/em... Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more episodes: youtu...
A NEW Innovation is Here! EMMA Unboxing 04.06.2025 14:37
A brand new innovation from InstroTek just dropped. On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we open up the box and unveil EMMA. TIMECODES: 0:01 Intro 1:09 Introducing EMMA 2:42 What's in the Box 4:16 Software Demo 13:48 Outro Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥 Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIo4xHcsKswqdLZ5D...
Hot Wings Challenge: Can We Survive the Heat? 14.05.2025 13:12
On this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, Maurice and Anthony try The Hot Wing Challenge--sampling different hot sauces to see if they can take the heat! We're also introducing our BRAND NEW hot sauce! To be one of the first 10 to get it: Like this video, subscribe to the channel, and leave us a comment Then send us an email to TheHotMix@InstroTek.com to be entered to win TIMECODES0:01 Intro1:30 Hot...
In the Field for National Work Zone Awareness Week 30.04.2025 10:08
Last week we headed out to Raleigh for National Work Zone Awareness Week! It was a great event, and we learned a lot about new safety measures and tech being developed. Respect the Zone, So We All Get Home! TIMECODES0:01 Intro0:42 At the Event1:45 Maurice & Anthony's Thoughts3:55 Interview with Captain Michael Dorsey5:18 Interview with Mark Ezzell7:38 Interview with Eric Watkins9:22 Outro...
Everything You Missed at World of Asphalt 2025 16.04.2025 9:12
We’re back from World of Asphalt 2025, and in this episode of The Hot Mix Podcast, we’re breaking down everything you need to know — from the latest innovations, to some industry interviews, and what we had going on at the InstroTek booth. TIMECODES0:01 Intro0:56 Where World of Asphalt was Located2:02 Our Booth Setup at World of Asphalt2:25 Emma - Our Upcoming Product3:45 MixWorx4:43 Gradation.ai...
The Hot Mix Podcast is Back! Season 3 Updates & What’s Coming Next 03.04.2025 10:22
We're back with Season 3 of The Hot Mix Podcast! In this episode, Maurice and Anthony some updates on things that happened during the break, as well as what's coming up in Season 3.TIMECODES0:27 Intro1:14 TRB Conference2:52 Our New Product MixWorx3:59 PaveWise's new SpecChat4:42 TCE Update5:56 Emma On the Way!6:38 New MyGauge App Update7:18 Andrew Cooper's new IDEAL test8:06 More L...
The Hot Mix Visits the TRB Conference! 17.01.2025 5:03
Recently, we took a trip to visit the TRB Conference, a well-known conference for transportation and civil engineering professionals. Hear about some of the things we learned, as well interviews with a few fine folks at the event! TIMECODES 0:01 Intro 0:39 Anthony's Walkaround 0:59 Interviews 3:56 Wrap up & Outro Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it REAL HOT. 🔥 Want more Hot Mix? SUBSCRIBE...
2024 End of Year Wrap Up 18.12.2024 8:58
2024 has been a great year for The Hot Mix Podcast. In this episode, Maurice and Anthony share some of their favorite moments from past podcast episodes, while enjoying some tasty holiday beverages. This is the end of Season 2. We'll be back in the new year with more Hot Mix! 0:01 Introduction 1:12 Favorite Moments (With Tasty Drinks) 7:57 Final Drink & Outro Keep it hot. Keep it real. Keep it...
How to Winterize Your Nuclear Gauge 12.12.2024 13:57
Winter is coming! Time to get those nuclear gauges ready for the cold and back in shape for Spring. Brian O'Toole joins the Hot Mix again to go over some tips for properly winterizing. Check out InstroTek's newest videos on taking care of your nuclear gauge! Nuclear Gauge & Gauge Case Cleaning: • Nuclear Gauge and Gauge Case Cleaning How to Perform A Proper Leak Test: • How to Perform ...
Maurice's HOT Trip to Brazil 04.12.2024 10:57
Recently, Maurice went on a HOT trip to Brazil for a civil engineering conference. In this episode, he shares some fun experiences as well as how the civil engineering field down there compares to the US. TIMECODES 0:01 Intro 0:56 Differences in the Brazilian Civl Engineering Industry 3:04 What the Conference Was Like 4:15 Maurice's Presentation 7:00 The Amazing Food 8:01 The "Afterhours" 10:10 Wr...
What's the Secret to Great Customer Service? [Featuring Lastrada Partners] 13.11.2024 13:36
How important is customer service in the world of civil engineering? Is it a nice-to-have, or a necessity? In this episode, we had a chance to talk with the fine folks at Lastrada Partners about this very topic. Check out Lastrada Partners and their software: https://www.lastradapartners.com/ TIMECODES 0:01 Intro & Anthony's Birthday! 1:08 How Customer Support Has Changed Post-COVID 3:53 Hidde...
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