The K-Factor Podcast
Welcome to The K-Factor, the podcast that brings you inside the world of fire protection. Hosted by industry experts Josh McDonald, Eric Andresen, Nate Williams, & Drew Boyer this show dives into all aspects of the fire protection industry—from groundbreaking technologies and best practices to career insights and industry trends.
Join us for engaging discussions, expert interviews, and real-world stories as we explore what it takes to keep people and properties safe. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a newcomer, or just curious about fire protection, The K-Factor is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired.
Stay connected, stay protected—welcome to The K-Factor.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 33 episodes
The K-Factor Podcast
Latest Episodes
034 Spot the Dots: The Foundation of Better Fire Sprinkler Design
In this episode of The K-Factor Podcast, we’re joined by Steve Scandaliato, Principal & Managing Director at SDG, LLC, for a deep dive into one of the most fundamental principles in sprinkler design: Spot the Dots.<...
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Season 2
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032 From Classroom to Pump Room: A Career Day Inside the AFSA Lab
On this week’s episode of the K-Factor Podcast, we sit down with Hunter Brendle, President of Brendle Sprinkler, for an insightful conversation at the AFSA lab. Hunter brought his son and a few of his friends along to get a firsthand look at th...
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031 The Riser Report 2: Fire Sprinkler Advocacy, Training & Leadership at AFSA44
In this second installment of The Riser Report, we bring you fresh conversations straight from the AFSA44 convention floor — highlighting the advocates, educators, champions, and rising leaders shaping the future of the fire sprinkler industry....
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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030 The Riser Report 1: Viking Group Inc. & EnginZone
In the Riser Report convention-series episode, we catch up with two standout voices from the AFSA44 expo.First, we sit down with Martin Workman, Senior Vice President at Viking, to talk about his journey in fire protection, what he’s lea...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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029 The Next Chapter: NFPA 13 (2028) and NFPA 25 (2026)
The future of fire protection codes and standards is taking shape — and the time to prepare is now.In this episode of The K-Factor Podcast, Kevin Hall, Director of Engineering & Technical Services at AFSA, joins us to share insights...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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