Solder and Soot: A NARSA/IDEA Podcast

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"Solder and Soot" is produced by NARSA/IDEA, an international trade association connecting shops, manufacturers, and distributers in the cooling systems and diesel emissions industries. Each episode, hosts Nathan Ingrao and Bobby Duran interview entrepreneurs and industry leaders to learn more about their business challenges and success stories.

  1. 12/16/2025

    2025 End of the Year Recap with President Corey Roppel

    In this special episode of "Solder & Soot," hosts Bobby Duran and Nathan Ingrao take a look back at the past year with NARSA President Corey Roppel. Hear their favorite moments from all of the association events and learn about the challenges that impacted the cooling systems industry the most in 2025. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnson Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4RFasteners.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    47 min

  2. 10/28/2025

    Jim Butitta & Dave Doll

    In this special episode of Solder & Soot, we sit down with 2 former NARSA Presidents, Jim Butitta and Dave Doll. Together, they have more than a century of expertise in the cooling systems industry. They share some of their favorite NARSA memories and tell us about the mentors in the association who helped shape their careers. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnson Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠4RFasteners.⁠⁠⁠⁠

    40 min

  3. 08/02/2025

    Iglu Radiadores

    In this episode of Solder & Soot, we chat with Marcos Manrique of Iglu Radiadores. Hear from Marcos about how he modernized his family's company, the unique challenges Brazilian business owners face, and how NARSA helped Iglu Radiadores achieve their dream of becoming a manufacturer. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnson Manufacturing⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠4RFasteners.⁠⁠⁠

    46 min

  4. 04/18/2025

    Matt Booth (2025 Spring Conference Keynote Speaker)

    In this bonus podcast, we sit down with Matt Booth, a published author and Attitude Expert. Matt will be the keynote speaker at our 2025 Spring Conference (May 15 & 16) in Quad Cities, Iowa. In this episode, we learn from Matt about how your business success begins with adjusting your attitude. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Johnson Manufacturing⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠4RFasteners.⁠⁠

    21 min

  5. 03/19/2025

    Johnson Manufacturing Co.

    As we prepare for our 2025 Spring Conference, we sit down with Aaron Morrow of Johnson Manufacturing, a longtime NARSA member. In this episode, we get a sneak peek of what members can expect to see as we tour Johnson Mfg and John Deere's facilities in Iowa. We also get a preview of our technical presentations and discussions. You won't want to miss our 2025 Spring Conference where NARSA/IDEA members from all over the world connect! Early-Bird Registration ($450) ends March 21. Late Registration ($495) ends May 5. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Johnson Manufacturing⁠ and ⁠4RFasteners.⁠

    30 min

  6. 01/31/2025

    TitanX

    We're kicking off Season 5 of the Solder & Soot Podcast with new host Nathan Ingrao who joins veteran host Bobby Duran. This episode will certainly appeal to all engineering and radiator geeks as we sit down with Matt Moore of TitanX who has more than 36 years in the cooling systems industry. From durability testing to the future of electric vehicles, Matt gives us real insight into the OE side of manufacturing. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠Johnson Manufacturing and 4RFasteners.

    43 min

  7. 12/23/2024

    Introducing Nathan Ingrao & 2024 Recap

    From our first solo diesel emissions event to the International Tour in Poland to another successful AAPEX--- in our final podcast of 2024, we look back on all of NARSA/IDEA's events. We also learn more about our new Executive Director Nathan Ingrao who will take over for Mark Taylor effective January 1. Hear from Nathan about what's next for NARSA/IDEA in 2025. This episode is sponsored by ⁠http://www.johnsonmfg.com/⁠

    50 min

  8. 12/10/2024

    Joe & Anthony DePonio

    Did you know NARSA was originally known as MRSA? In the latest episode of Solder & Soot, Joe and Anthony DePonio lead us into a deep dive of NARSA's 70-year history starting with NARSA's first President Dominick DePonio. Plus, we learn more about Joe and Anthony's careers in cooling systems from Heatex to LKQ. This episode is sponsored by Johnson Manufacturing.

    45 min
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"Solder and Soot" is produced by NARSA/IDEA, an international trade association connecting shops, manufacturers, and distributers in the cooling systems and diesel emissions industries. Each episode, hosts Nathan Ingrao and Bobby Duran interview entrepreneurs and industry leaders to learn more about their business challenges and success stories.

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