Pipeline Things

Rhett Dotson & Christopher De Leon · d2integrity.com

Christopher and Rhett live for pipelines. Seriously. We’re not joking. Out of all things (and against all odds), pipelines are their passion. On this Pipeline Things podcast, these two share what they know, how they know it, and why you should know it too. Think Pipeliners Digest, but make it funny. Listen to the Pipeline Things podcast every other Wednesday for a hearty dose of relevant, trustworthy advice that cuts through the noise and doesn’t take itself too seriously.Pipeline Things is brought to you by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.

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Episodes 10

Superheroes and origin stories with Michael Beller
4d ago
Michael Beller joins Rhett and Christopher to trace the origins and evolution of in-line inspection technology, exploring the pioneers, breakthroughs, and global influences that transformed early high-resolution tools into the advanced ILI systems used today.
12 ½, TMS, and Debunking Myths About Pipeline Dents with Mike Rosenfeld
18d ago
Pipeline veteran Mike Rosenfeld joins Rhett and Christopher to unpack the origins of dent regulations, challenge long-held industry assumptions about strain and depth thresholds, and reveal the fascinating history behind some of the most influential guidance in pipeline integrity.
One Liners and the Development of PDAM with Phil Hopkins
1mo ago
What began as a practical guide for evaluating pipeline defects has become a foundational industry resource. Dr. Phil Hopkins shares the story behind PDAM, its evolution over time, and the different ways it is used around the world today.
Level With Me: How Complicated is Level 3, Really? With Jason Skow
4mo ago
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and a remotely connected Chris team up with Integral Engineering’s Jason Skow to untangle API 1163, challenge long‑standing assumptions around Level Two and Level Three validations, and explain why asking the right question matters more than checking the right box—along the way taking a few unexpected detours through law, medicine, and Star Wars.
Looking for Labs that Don’t Lie: Validating Lab Data for Fracture Toughness Testing with David Futch
4mo ago
Not all test labs are created equal, and in this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Chris join Acuren’s David Futch to unpack a real‑world J‑Integral testing irregularity and why strong lab safeguards are critical for reliable fracture toughness results.
CIGMA-x is Sigma? Navigating Gen Z Slang and Novel Gas Crack Detection Technology with NDT Global
5mo ago
In this episode of Pipeline Things, Rhett and Christopher join NDT Global’s Michael Haas and Rogelio Guajardo to unpack how EMAT limitations led to the development of CIGMA‑x—a new guided‑wave ILI technology validated through full‑scale gas testing to better detect crack features.
“Permanent” Repairs are Forever—or Something Like That, with Tim Mally
5mo ago
What does “permanent” really mean for pipeline repairs? Rhett and Chris sit down with Tim Mally to unpack how codes define repair permanency and what factors truly determine how long a composite repair should last.
Come for the Turbocharger, Stay for the Brisket, with Rienk De Vries
5mo ago
Rhett and Chris dive into the wild west of difficult‑to‑inspect ILI tools with Intero’s Rienk de Vries, unpacking cutting‑edge advancements, hard‑won lessons, and what’s coming next.
Statistical Relationship Status? It’s Complicated: Review Historical Geohazards Incidents with Alex McKenzie-Johnson
6mo ago
This episode of Pipeline Things uses spurious correlations to explore geohazards, data quality, and incident statistics, questioning whether apparent trends actually show improvement in how geohazards like landslides and hydrotechnical events are being managed over time.
Chipping Away At Cross-Border Differences with Dr. Nicki Robertson
8mo ago
This episode of Pipeline Things explores how Canada and the U.S. differ in pipeline integrity management, from regulatory and political dynamics to engineering approaches and cultural philosophies, with insights from Dr. Nicki Robertson.

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CIGMA-x is Sigma? Navigating Gen Z Slang and Novel Gas Crack Detection Technology with NDT Global

“Permanent” Repairs are Forever—or Something Like That, with Tim Mally

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12 ½, TMS, and Debunking Myths About Pipeline Dents with Mike Rosenfeld

One Liners and the Development of PDAM with Phil Hopkins

Level With Me: How Complicated is Level 3, Really? With Jason Skow

Looking for Labs that Don’t Lie: Validating Lab Data for Fracture Toughness Testing with David Futch

CIGMA-x is Sigma? Navigating Gen Z Slang and Novel Gas Crack Detection Technology with NDT Global

“Permanent” Repairs are Forever—or Something Like That, with Tim Mally

Come for the Turbocharger, Stay for the Brisket, with Rienk De Vries

Statistical Relationship Status? It’s Complicated: Review Historical Geohazards Incidents with Alex McKenzie-Johnson

Chipping Away At Cross-Border Differences with Dr. Nicki Robertson