https://simplecast.com PlaySpec Podcast One mans look into the recreational industry and what drives it. 2024playspec podcast en Tue, 9 Sep 2025 16:15:29 +0000 Tue, 9 Sep 2025 16:15:40 +0000 https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com PlaySpec Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/245a0de8-36ea-4ced-88f0-0cab1c1c1f97/2eb435e3-2300-4259-aec9-eed0a64d5eec/3000x3000/playspec-20podcast.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com episodic One mans look into the recreational industry and what drives it. Jeff Barber false https://feeds.simplecast.com/BrGoVVSK outdoor fitness, playgrounds, recreation Jeff Barber jeff@playspec.com 256a8465-0a26-49f5-9133-277ad1894418 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

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]]> Tue, 9 Sep 2025 16:15:29 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Julie Boland, Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-nrpas-julie-boland-ULeL_ccd 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

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]]> Episode #8 - NRPA's Julie Boland Julie Boland, Jeff Barber 00:55:46 In this episode Jeff and Julie discuss a variety of topics on NRPA and the Business of Recreation. In this episode Jeff and Julie discuss a variety of topics on NRPA and the Business of Recreation. playground, jeff barber, playspec, cpsi false full 8 d901d56c-6d41-49a1-b258-a3df59490afb Episode #7 - Chick-fil-A culture This episode recorded in 4 parts and unedited.   We discuss customer service, hiring practices, business culture and strategy.

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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 20:41:36 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Dwight Sones, Dana Sones, Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-chick-fil-a-culture-9k9dVHQK This episode recorded in 4 parts and unedited.   We discuss customer service, hiring practices, business culture and strategy.

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]]> Episode #7 - Chick-fil-A culture Dwight Sones, Dana Sones, Jeff Barber 01:02:17 This episode is with Dana and Dwight Sones, owners of local Chick-fil-A franchise, with deep discussions into the culture and business model that has made Chick-fil-A the wildly successful fast-food chain that it is. You will hear comparisons to other business models and learn secrets that can be used in any business or department. This episode is with Dana and Dwight Sones, owners of local Chick-fil-A franchise, with deep discussions into the culture and business model that has made Chick-fil-A the wildly successful fast-food chain that it is. You will hear comparisons to other business models and learn secrets that can be used in any business or department. playground, playspec, chick-fil-a, cpsi false full 7 7b3364fa-8c3a-4696-aee1-4fab053ee5cd Episode #6 - CPSI recertification news Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:22:36 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-cpsi-recertification-news-wQg3vT3t Episode #6 - CPSI recertification news Jeff Barber 00:25:54 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. 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. playground, cpsi false full 6 939d4c8a-80d3-45e5-bb83-b0cb61eca3b4 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

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]]> Wed, 2 Apr 2025 20:08:43 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Kathryn Lusk, Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-kathryn-lusk-0Q7AVpIy 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

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]]> Episode #5 Kathryn Lusk Kathryn Lusk, Jeff Barber 00:57:30 Join Jeff Barber along with special guest Kathryn Lusk for a look into both Kaboom history along with product and industry discussion. Join Jeff Barber along with special guest Kathryn Lusk for a look into both Kaboom history along with product and industry discussion. playground, playspec false full 5 2d9ca08d-76c2-429c-8bf0-6f0edd0b278b Episode #4 Meghan Talarowski 5 segments

Introduction

Report findings

Multigenerational play

Products

Standards and Guidelines

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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:41:52 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Meghan Talarowski, Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-meghan-talarowski-wR_aW3GL 5 segments

Introduction

Report findings

Multigenerational play

Products

Standards and Guidelines

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]]> Episode #4 Meghan Talarowski Meghan Talarowski, Jeff Barber 01:01:10 Join us for special guest Meghan Talarowski of Studio Ludo. Meghan is a Landscape Architect and has done several national studies on play. She shares the findings of her reports and other valuable information! Join us for special guest Meghan Talarowski of Studio Ludo. Meghan is a Landscape Architect and has done several national studies on play. She shares the findings of her reports and other valuable information! playspec, playgrounds false full 4 8a3a5068-e672-430f-a0a3-6c992ac20355 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

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]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:30:04 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-ed-wheeling-CgkA_7yc 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

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]]> Episode #3 Ed Wheeling Jeff Barber 01:00:34 Join us for a special guest, Mr Ed Wheeling from Baltimore City Parks. We discuss lots of different aspects of playgrounds and parks from design to maintenance in this episode! Join us for a special guest, Mr Ed Wheeling from Baltimore City Parks. We discuss lots of different aspects of playgrounds and parks from design to maintenance in this episode! playspec, parks, playgrounds, maintenance false full 3 07f89e7d-2f7b-492b-9697-599760e2c247 Episode #2 Todd Lehman 5 Segments

Introduction

ADA law discussion

New ASTM standard discussion

Creative design information

Future state of industry and recreation

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]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2024 15:26:55 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Todd Lehman, Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-todd-lehman-ro65wg15 5 Segments

Introduction

ADA law discussion

New ASTM standard discussion

Creative design information

Future state of industry and recreation

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]]> Episode #2 Todd Lehman Todd Lehman, Jeff Barber 01:06:02 Informative and entertaining episode with Jeff and Todd discussing ADA laws, ASTM standards, and more industry outlooks. This podcast is for Parks professionals, Landscape Architects, Schools, Manufacturers, and recreation industry as a whole. Informative and entertaining episode with Jeff and Todd discussing ADA laws, ASTM standards, and more industry outlooks. This podcast is for Parks professionals, Landscape Architects, Schools, Manufacturers, and recreation industry as a whole. playspec, recreation, playgrounds false full 2 9a3feb8c-521e-411a-9ee3-3d8eaad6640b 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.

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:21:11 +0000 jeff@playspec.com (Jeff Barber) https://playspec-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pilot-episode-bbo8xjfv 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!

]]> Pilot episode Jeff Barber 00:56:30 This first episode contains introductions and sets the stage for some great conversations and information of all types in the recreational space. It is bound to be funny, informative, and interesting. Unless of course no one will join me in future episodes because you are all chicken! This first episode contains introductions and sets the stage for some great conversations and information of all types in the recreational space. It is bound to be funny, informative, and interesting. Unless of course no one will join me in future episodes because you are all chicken! playspec, parks, recreation, playgrounds false full 1