PlaySpec Podcast

Jeff Barber

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One mans look into the recreational industry and what drives it.

09/09/2025

Episode #8 - NRPA's Julie Boland

Section 1: Introduction to Julie Boland Section 2: CPSI program changes Section 3: ASTM and CPSC updates and changes Section 4: NRPA maintenance program and upcoming Convention This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

56 min
06/02/2025

Episode #7 - Chick-fil-A culture

This episode recorded in 4 parts and unedited. We discuss customer service, hiring practices, business culture and strategy. This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

1h 2m
04/17/2025

Episode #6 - CPSI recertification news

In this short episode, I discuss the new changes to the recertification process for CPSI's through NRPA. This is news to clarify any questions and make sure everyone understands all of the new changes taking effect. This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

26 min
04/02/2025

Episode #5 Kathryn Lusk

Section 1 - Introduction of Kathryn Lusk Section 2 - Kaboom organization past and present Section 3 - Playground products and playground experiences discussion Section 4 - open discussion on needs and customs This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

58 min
02/20/2025

Episode #4 Meghan Talarowski

5 segments Introduction Report findings Multigenerational play Products Standards and Guidelines This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

1h 1m
01/17/2025

Episode #3 Ed Wheeling

5 Segments Introduction Risk vs Hazards Signage and age appropriate designs Real world of parks maintenance and design Eds likes and dislikes for equipment in the future This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

1h 1m
12/06/2024

Episode #2 Todd Lehman

5 Segments Introduction ADA law discussion New ASTM standard discussion Creative design information Future state of industry and recreation This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

1h 6m
11/18/2024

Pilot episode

Introduction into the podcast goals. Background on who Jeff Barber is. What are the needs for recreational spaces and why are they important. Information on upcoming changes to standards and guidelines. This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

57 min

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One mans look into the recreational industry and what drives it.

Creator

Jeff Barber
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

8
Rating

Clean
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