Pave It Black: The Official Podcast of NAPA
National Asphalt Pavement AssociationPave It Black is the official podcast of the National Asphalt Pavement Association. Since 2020, NAPA's Richard Willis and Brett Williams have sparked conversations about the people, issues, and technologies that drive the asphalt pavement industry forward. Season 9 Beyond the Pavement: Lessons in Leadership is coming soon! Make sure to follow Pave It Black to be notified when new episodes drop.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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This week we talk safety with Coral Todd, an Environmental Health and Safety leader at Duval Asphalt and an active member of NAPA's Health and Safety Committee. Coral shares her unconventional path into the asphalt pavement industry and explains why ... more
Auburn University professor Jeff LaMondia joins Richard & Brett to explore a side of infrastructure planning that rarely gets discussed: the behavioral data behind where and why people travel. Jeff explains how understanding daily commuting patterns,... more
In this episode of Pave It Black, three generations of the Lemon family, Larry, Jay, and Jack, share what it's like running a family-owned asphalt paving business that's been a NAPA member since 1955, from how they each found their own path into the ... more
How does a slab of asphalt end up inside the Smithsonian? In this episode of Pave It Black, NAPA legends Peter Wilson and Ron White explain how the asphalt pavement industry became part of the National Museum of American History's America on the Move... more
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- Season 11 is the history
The hosts, Brett and Richard, lead the discussion into the history of roads and their impact on the US economy. It takes you from the technical aspect and into the historical context of why roads and transportation are so vital to the United States success.
Apple Podcasts5rsteger85
United Statesa month ago - Informative and entertaining
Richard and Brett do a great job providing information relevant to the paving world. Really interesting topics and amazing guests. I had been searching for an asphalt pod and glad I came across Pave it Black!
Apple Podcasts5Twv13United States4 years ago - Hey look, an asphalt podcast!
I knew it was only a matter of time.
Apple Podcasts5Yall's TrulyUnited States7 years ago
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The episodes center on practical leadership, safety, technology, and sustainability within the asphalt pavement industry, often featuring leaders from trade associations, contractors, and technology providers. Conversations blend historical context, case studies, and forward-looking innovations—covering topics from safety culture and workforce development to digital tools, data-driven quality, and decarbonization efforts. Notable elements include strong emphasis on leadership, mentorship, storytelling, and cross-sector collaboration, plus sponsor integrations that highlight real-world applications of fleet and safety tech. The format tends to pair industry veterans with practitioners or researchers to translate complex technical ideas into ... more
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