The latest episode of The Downtime was published on June 12, 2025. It’s a weekly manufacturing podcast from WTWH Media.
The show is co-hosted by Sarah Wynn, senior editor (digital) for Packaging OEM, and Sheri Kasprzak, managing editor of Plant Engineering, Control Engineering, and Consulting-Specify Engineer. New episodes drop every Thursday.
Episode 8: The Safety Dance
In this week’s episode of The Downtime, Sarah and Sheri chat about National Safety Month and react to scary workplace horror stories from Reddit.
Sheri offers perspective on navigating the recent 50% steel and aluminum tariffs that went into effect by speaking with Gene Marks and Nevin Barich.
The Downtime also spotlights four talented women for Women in the Trades Day by speaking with:
- Hoosier Feeder’s Ashley Davis
- Morrison Container Handling Solutions’ Mia Stevens
- Reliance Worldwide Corporation’s Amber Fritz (who also serves on the board of the Georgia Chapter of Women in Manufacturing)
- Arup’s Sushmitha (Sushi) Sudhir
The inspiring lineup shares advice for women who are in the trades or considering entering manufacturing.
Episode 8 of The Downtime spotlights talented women for Women in the Trades Day. From left to right: Hoosier Feeders’ Ashley Davis, Morrison Container Handling Solutions’ Mia Stevens, Reliance Worldwide Corporations’ Amber Fritz, and Arup’s Sushmitha (Sushi) Sudhir. Source: Sarah Wynn
Show lineup
02:19 – Tariffs featuring Gene Marks and Nevin Barich
05:45 – Introduction to Women in The Trades Day
07:35 – Interview with Ashley Davis of Hoosier Feeder and Mia Stevens of Morrison Container Handling Solutions
21:30 – Interview with Amber Fritz of Reliance Worldwide Corporation
33:00 – Interview with Sushi Sudhir of Arup
41:04 – National Safety Month
42:15 – Sheri and Sarah react to Reddit workplace safety horror stories
Check out The Downtime’s archive!
Episode 1: Packaging + Robots + Tariffs, Oh, My!
Episode 5: Thinking Inside the Box
Episode 6: Conveyance, Copilots & College Grads
Episode 7: Running on AI and Coffee
During episode 8 of The Downtime, Sarah Wynn and Sheri Kaspzrak chat about National Safety Month, the importance of safe measures in the manufacturing sector, and react to workplace horror stories from Reddit. Source: Sheri Kaspzrak
