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Slick Talk: Powered By Blackstone Laboratories

Blackstone Laboratories

Every oil has a story, especially oil that comes from engines, transmissions, and industrial machinery. Blackstone Laboratories tests it all, and in Slick Talk, Blackstone Joe brings you an exclusive look behind the curtain of the oil analysis industry.

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00:37:22

Episode 57: The Life and Times of a GT500

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2022/01/31

Join Blackstone Joe and Brandon, a lab operator on staff at Blackstone, as they unpack the thrilling history of Brandon's beloved GT500. Symptoms of a problem were apparent on the driver's end, especially in a certain noise the engine was making. You'll hear the exact noise in the episode, as well as what Brandon was able to find after tearing into the engine. Repairs followed, and you'll hear Joe and Brandon unpack it all, with details about what was found in the oil and filter analysis. It's not a

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Episode 56: Finding Answers In The Filter Part II

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2022/01/17

It was Blackstone Joe's turn to analyze a couple of oil filters in the lab, and sure enough he uncovered signs of excess wear that, along with results from an oil analysis, helped inform the owner of potential problems. It wasn't all bad news, though. Listen as Blackstone Joe unpacks particulate other than metal that doesn't necessarily call for alarm. If you're unfamiliar with filter analysis or want to know how we go about the process, this episode is for you! --- Send in a voice message:

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Episode 55: Survey Says!

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2022/01/03

See survey link for Episode 55: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q8BWZKQWith the release of "Episode 54," we had some burning questions for the listeners of Slick Talk, centered around what would make you keep, get rid of/junk a vehicle. Now Blackstone Joe is back in the host chair, and ready to break down your answers and how oil analysis can play such a valuable role in helping you maintain a vehicle or stave off serious problems that would result in putting that vehicle out to pasture. Now there is

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Episode 54: Where to begin?

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2021/12/20

SURVEY LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SFMD5H7If you're curious where to begin with testing, this episode is for you. Blackstone Joe is back in the host chair and offering a walkthrough of testing, what we run if you don't ask for anything, and what to ask for on the slip especially if you are short on a full sample or want tests in addition to the all-important standard analysis. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Episode 53: Recipe for a good report

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2021/12/06

Blackstone Joe is back in the host chair and here to break down the makings of a good report, and why even just the two words "good report" mean so much, both in regards to how your engine is doing and the hard work you put in to earn a favorable review. Come for the data, stay for the food analogies, mention of our latest adventures in social media content, a food recommendation, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Episode 52: Everything seems fine, but is it?

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2021/11/22

Even when everything seems fine, taking a sample from your engine is a crucial part of the maintenance plan. Doing so can help you catch a problem in the very early stages, far before a failure, and that's exactly what occurred for the engine we focus on in this latest episode, one that had a silent killer waiting in the wings. Listen as Blackstone Joe unpacks the problem in question, how we found it, and the ways in which the engine was wearing as a result. --- Send in a voice message:

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Episode 51: 3.5L EcoBoost, and when to sample

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2021/11/08

Intro - 0:00-4:00: Blackstone Joe is back in the host chair, ready to greet you with a TV show recommendation and a question about how to handle a recycling bandit, or bandits, in the neighborhood (hey, it can't be all data, all the time). When to sample - 4:00-7:45: Folks ask all the time, how often should I sample? To answer this FAQ, Joe goes back to the well for another timely running analogy, detailing how your sampling habits should correspond with the data you've stored already, and the

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Slick Talk - Episode 50: Unit IDs We Love

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2021/10/25

Episode Guide:0-4:19 - Latest albums we've been listening to. Joe and Ben first bonded over music and as such they like catching each other up on the latest albums they've been jamming to in the office. 4:20-31:22 - Unit IDs defined and the IDs we loveBen defines what exactly a Unit ID is in the Blackstone Universe, and from there Joe and Ben talk favorite Unit IDs they've come across, and a little story about each particular unit the ID is given to.31:23-37:45 - On The MoneyJoe and Ben talk about a

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Episode 49: The Ryan Stark Interview

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2021/10/11

A long-awaited guest finally joins the program: Ryan Stark, president of Blackstone Laboratories. This is a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from the early days of Blackstone, how the business has evolved over the years, and of course fun facts about the man himself. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Episode 48: Finding Answers In The Filter

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2021/09/27

Analyzing a filter can prove just as worthwhile as analyzing used oil. But there’s a big difference in exactly how this analysis is conducted and the information you can gather. If you’ve ever wondered what useful knowledge you can glean from your engine’s filter, look no further than this episode, hosted by Blackstone Joe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Episode 47: Q&A with the Analyst feat. Raegan

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2021/09/13

Blackstone Joe sat down with fellow senior analyst, Raegan, to break down a variety of topics. Fresh off an appearance at the Oshkosh air show, Raegan unpacks what makes Oshkosh such a special experience for aircraft owners and enthusiasts. From there, our analysts delved into the hands-on vehicle maintenance that helped Raegan roll into Blackstone ready to talk all things petrol. Stay tuned till the end of the episode to hear Joe and Raegan break down data from a Lycoming O-360 as well as what

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Episode 46: On The Money

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2021/08/30

A sample arrived from a Volvo diesel, and it didn't look pretty. The engine was clearly wearing poorly, but why? Listen as Blackstone Joe unpacks the results, and how they pointed the customer in the right direction to make repairs and keep the engine running. Oil analysis for the win!Bonus cuts: a preview of what's to come on Slick Talk, and an important update to our shipping process. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Episode 45: When Data Calls

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2021/08/16

What do a bullet in the Blazer, magnetic oil, and phone calls have in common? They're all part of episode 45, which finds our host Blackstone Joe breaking down an unfortunate event in his Blazer ownership, a sample in the lab that was too interesting not to share, and of course the main event: When Data Calls. Phone calls are important not just for checking an address or card number - they're a way for analysts to reach out and gather important background info, or in some cases, relay the good/bad

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Episode 44: One For The Books!

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2021/08/02

A customer recently inquired about which engines we've seen the most, and that got our host, Blackstone Joe, thinking. Sure he had some usual suspects in mind, but it took a deep dive into the database to find the Top 10, and it was a journey worth going on.Join Blackstone Joe as he breaks down not only the engines and systems we've seen customers sample the most, but also fun facts, common issues, and characteristics of the makes/models included. --- Send in a voice message:

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Episode 43 feat. Kevin Jones aka Ultra4Jones

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2021/07/19

When starting this podcast, our primary goal was to establish a connection with customers where we aren't just pulling the curtain back on Blackstone Laboratories and what sets us apart - we also wanted to learn more about our customers, what drives them to seek out oil analysis, how it aids in their maintenance plan, and what interests/jobs/hobbies they have that rely on the services we offer. This episode accomplished just that. Blackstone Joe and Kevin Jones (the latter is better known as

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Slick Talk - Episode 42: Doing Time

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2021/07/05

If you're an aircraft owner, odds are good you know the word "inactivity" but have you ever wondered why we ask about it on our slips? Listen as Blackstone Joe delves into the word, what it means to us, and why it's so important to keep an engine active. If you aren't quite sure what the definition of inactivity even is, don't worry - we start with definitions and work our way from there. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 41: Who is Oscar Huff?

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2021/06/21

Today's episode title is a burning question on the minds of many Blackstone customers. Today, Blackstone Joe unveils the identity of the mysterious Oscar, along with some fun facts and a breakdown of our example report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 40: What's making that sound?

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2021/06/07

Hearing things? Cars love to talk, and what they tell us can have a simple explanation, but not always. Join our host, Blackstone Joe, as he sorts out different noises (e.g. tick, knock, rattle), what they can mean, and how a used oil analysis can tell you more about what's making that sound. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackstone-laboratories/message

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Slick Talk - Episode 39: Different Eyes, Same Prize

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2021/05/24

This episode is a collaboration between Joe Adams (senior analyst, podcast host) and Michael Thomas, a senior lubricant technical agent with Shell Lubricants, based out of the Shell Technical Center in Houston, TX.Michael has been involved in the automotive industry for 40+ years, with experience that ranges from hands-on (building up his '69 Camaro, for instance), to scholarship (earning a degree in automotive technology), and working as an automotive technical adviser (starting in the '80s with

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Slick Talk - Episode 38: Art of the Pre-Buy

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2021/05/10

Sampling before you buy any car, truck, aircraft, boat, really anything that needs oil to do its job. If you've been following us for a while, you probably assumed as much but there is still a lot to learn when it comes to background info, what to expect in samples that have little/a lot of use, the list goes on. Listen as Blackstone Joe gives the breakdown on a pre-buy sample and how to get the most out of one.Bonus points: update on an upcoming podcast collaboration, and customer

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