The Standards Show

Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil
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The world’s leading podcast on standards and standardization. The Standards Show brings you the stories behind the standards, through the people who create, use and benefit from them. Hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil, the show explores how standards touch almost every aspect of daily life - from safe AI to better healthcare, from safer products to fairer workplaces - even brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect everything from bite-sized guides to deep-dive conversations, along with regular series, such as Standards in 10 Minutes and the monthly Standards Desk of News. The show features industry experts, thought leaders, and standards-makers from around the world. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, but always informative, educational, and engaging, The Standards Show is for everyone - whether you work with standards, teach them, study or research them, or are simply curious to learn more. Discover the impact of standards, one episode at a time. About the hosts: - Matthew Chiles is a stakeholder relations specialist with extensive experience communicating policy ideas and programmes. - Cindy Parokkil is an economist and international development practitioner with deep expertise in global policy. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]

  1. Why I am a standards-maker | Adam Mason

    10 APR

    Why I am a standards-maker | Adam Mason

    Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Adam Mason, a Medical Device Testing Engineer at Element Materials Technology, a global testing, inspection, and certification company that helps ensure products meet safety and quality standards. In 2025 he represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Adam shares his motivations for getting involved in standards, the impact standards-making is having on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme Medical devices Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    17 min
  2. Why I am a standards-maker | Nika Piekut

    10 APR

    Why I am a standards-maker | Nika Piekut

    Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Nika Piekut, an Electronics Engineer with the LPA Group, a UK engineering company that designs and supplies LED lighting, electrical systems, and components for sectors including transport, defence, and infrastructure. In 2025 she represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Nika shares her motivations for getting involved standards, the impact standards-making is having on her career, and her advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme BS 30417 - Inclusive PPE Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    19 min
  3. Why I am a standards-maker | Yussuf Shoyoye

    10 APR

    Why I am a standards-maker | Yussuf Shoyoye

    Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Yussuf Shoyoye, a Standards and Compliance Engineer with SKA Observatory, an international organization building the world’s most powerful radio telescope to study the Universe. In 2025 he represented the UK, BSI and its partners on the IEC Young Professionals Programme – the prestigious professional development initiative that brings together the next generation of expert engineers, technicians, and managers from around the globe. Yussuf shares his motivations for getting involved in standards, the impact standards-making is having on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode IEC Young Professionals Programme BSI CAS/1 - Conformity assessment Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    25 min
  4. Standards Desk of News | March 2026

    30 MAR

    Standards Desk of News | March 2026

    The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for March 2026: Global guidance targets confusing online terms and conditionsCelebrating World Consumer Rights DayCelebrating International Women’s DayNew ISO Technical Committee on Children’s Rights ManagementBSI Standards Conference 2026Have your say on remote and hybrid work settings Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    8 min
  5. Inside AI - trust, trends and standards

    13 MAR

    Inside AI - trust, trends and standards

    AI is rapidly moving into mainstream use across industries, driving huge growth in computing, model development, and startup investment, while raising concerns around safety, bias, and regulation. Global AI summits have tracked this evolution, from Bletchley Park 2023 to Seoul and Paris, with the 2026 AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India marking the first in the Global South, highlighting innovation, inclusion, governance, and global cooperation. In this episode, Matthew speaks with BSI’s Tim McGarr about the AI India Impact Summit, the key drivers of global AI adoption, and why trust, governance, and real-world AI use are more important than ever. They also explore how organizations can use emerging frameworks and standards – and in particular ISO/IEC 42001 - to ensure responsible and trustworthy AI and prepare for evolving regulations. Plus, since it’s The Standards Show, Tim also shares his standards journey. Find out more about the issues raised in this episode. BSI Report – Trust in AI ISO/IEC 42001 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    24 min
  6. Standards Desk of News | February 2026

    25 FEB

    Standards Desk of News | February 2026

    The Standards Desk of News is news about standards and standards in the news. The Standards Desk of News for February 2026: BSI celebrates 125 years of raising standards25 years of global standards cooperationNew toy safety standardProtecting workers from climate risks using ISO/PAS 4500710 Emmys and counting for multimedia standardsHave your say on food waste management Series | Standards Desk of News Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    8 min
  7. Why I am a standards-maker | Harry Pangli

    12 FEB

    Why I am a standards-maker | Harry Pangli

    Standards affect all of us every day, everywhere. By defining good practice, they help people and organizations do things better. For all sorts of things, from nanotechnology to Net Zero guidance. And these standards are made by standards-makers – tens of thousands of people from around the world - who get together to agree good practice to the way things are made and done. All helping to make life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In this episode, Matthew speaks with Harry Pangli, a Chartered Architectural Technologist and Architect with over 20 years’ experience across UK domestic, residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Since 2018, Harry has specialised in construction disputes and now works at Expert Architect Limited as a forensic architect and expert witness. Harry represents the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists on various BSI committees, and chairs BSI committee B/209 on general design and construction standards, helping shape standards across the built environment. Harry shares his motivations for getting and staying involved in standards, the impact standards-making has had on his career, and his advice to anyone considering getting involved in standards. Series | Why I am a standards-maker Find out more about the issues raised in this episode BS 8759 – Design of balconies and terraces B/209 - General design and construction standards Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    22 min
  8. Standards in 10 Minutes | PD ISO/PAS 45007

    5 FEB

    Standards in 10 Minutes | PD ISO/PAS 45007

    In this episode of the series, Matthew and Cindy provide a 10-minute guide to PD ISO/PAS 45007 – Occupational health and safety management - risks arising from climate change and climate change action - guidance for organizations. Discover the 10 things you need to know. Series | Standards in 10 Minutes Find out more about the issues raised in this episode PD ISO/PAS 45007 Get involved with standards Get in touch with The Standards Show education@bsigroup.com send a voice message Find and follow on social media X @StandardsShow Instagram @thestandardsshow LinkedIn | The Standards Show

    10 min
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The world’s leading podcast on standards and standardization. The Standards Show brings you the stories behind the standards, through the people who create, use and benefit from them. Hosted by Matthew Chiles and Cindy Parokkil, the show explores how standards touch almost every aspect of daily life - from safe AI to better healthcare, from safer products to fairer workplaces - even brewing the perfect cup of tea. Expect everything from bite-sized guides to deep-dive conversations, along with regular series, such as Standards in 10 Minutes and the monthly Standards Desk of News. The show features industry experts, thought leaders, and standards-makers from around the world. Sometimes serious, sometimes light-hearted, but always informative, educational, and engaging, The Standards Show is for everyone - whether you work with standards, teach them, study or research them, or are simply curious to learn more. Discover the impact of standards, one episode at a time. About the hosts: - Matthew Chiles is a stakeholder relations specialist with extensive experience communicating policy ideas and programmes. - Cindy Parokkil is an economist and international development practitioner with deep expertise in global policy. [The Standards Show was formerly the BSI Education Podcast]

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Chiles & Cindy Parokkil
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright BSI Group
  • Show Website
    The Standards Show