HOUSTON, Texas – (Sept. 30, 2026) — A coatings inspector in the field, a pipeline integrity specialist and a researcher developing standards may approach different problems, but each has experience others can learn from. Today, on International Podcast Day, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, invites everyone to explore those conversations through its free podcast library.
AMPP’s podcasts were downloaded or streamed over 15,000 times from July 2025 through June 2026, making for an approximate 23% increase over the same period from the previous year.
Among the newest episodes is a four-part series featuring members of the 2026 AMPP Ambassador Class. Part of AMPP’s fifth-anniversary Then and Now series, it brings together professionals from several countries to discuss how field experience informs standards, how pipeline teams make asset integrity decisions, the potential of data and AI in corrosion engineering, and lessons learned from coating performance and inspections.
“Some of the most useful lessons in this profession come from hearing how someone else solved a problem in the field,” said Ben DuBose, AMPP News Editor and host of the AMPP podcast series. “Our podcasts give people a chance to hear those experiences directly, whether the conversation is about a technical challenge, a changing standard, or a career path they hadn’t considered.”
AMPP also introduced “Chapter Takeover,” a multi-episode series in Spanish that gives Spanish-speaking members a platform and highlights the work of chapters across Latin America. Hosted by AMPP-certified inspector and instructor Jorge T. Reyna, the conversations cover subjects including nondestructive testing, ultrasonic corrosion monitoring, coatings inspection, pipeline integrity, and professional education.
Listeners looking for a specific topic can explore interviews across AMPP’s broader library. Recent episodes examine coatings performance standards, technical content and emerging technologies, and coatings market trends in North America. The library offers free conversations with professionals working across materials protection, corrosion prevention, and protective coatings.
The ambassador series, “Chapter Takeover,” and the full podcast library are available at ampp.org/publications/digital-link/podcasts.
ABOUT AMPP
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is a global leader dedicated to the protection of assets and the performance of industrial and natural materials. Established in 2021, AMPP brings together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from legacy organizations to advance solutions that enhance safety, security, and sustainability across industries. Serving more than 42,000 members in over 150 countries, AMPP is the largest organization of its kind, providing innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources. Headquartered in the United States with offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, AMPP also operates regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. www.ampp.org