ASCE Plot Points Podcast

I look forward to this podcast hearing the experiences and advice of the full spectrum of colleagues in our industry from seasoned professionals to those just starting out in their career. They also reach out to civil engineers from a geographical and specialty range. This podcast keeps us connected as a profession. And Ben Walpole has a magnificent voice made for a podcast.

So many good things to say about this Podcast! This podcast features a diverse group of people involved in the Civil Engineering field whether it be directly or indirectly. Topics covered in the past include stress management, the power of storytelling, and the scooter revolution. Through the smaller segments, you get to learn about why people chose the civil engineering profession or even how their passions outside of work help them to be a better leader and/or engineer! I love this podcast format because I can listen to while at work and I feel like I get to "meet" so many different civil engineers across the globe through listening. I recommend this podcast to anyone in the Engineering community.

As a civil engineer with 30 plus years of experience in the field, I found these podcasts to be full of great practical advice and inspiration; I recommend for anyone, any stage in your career, as well as those thinking about entering the field.

The production quality is better than many podcasts. The interviewer has a good tone and is nice to listen to. They guests on the show are obviously accomplished people. However, I would ask the show what it’s purpose is. In its present format, it appears to be an echo chamber, giving guests a platform without doing that last step of bringing back that relevance to listeners. After each interview, it might be worth summarizing key points or “try this” tips that bubble up in the segment. The program is okay - I do think it has the potential to be great once they work out the purpose of the show.