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The Scrap Yard
Episode 42 • 45 min

Ep 42: The Future of Copper

15 min

Maria Gonzalez, CEO of CopperTech

Discussing the looming copper shortage and how recycling will bridge the gap.

Nov 20, 2025

Ep 41: Yard Automation Stories

16 min

Tom Smith, Yard Manager

Real-world examples of how automation improved efficiency by 30%.

Nov 13, 2025

Ep 40: Policy & Pricing

17 min

James Wilson, Policy Analyst

How new government policies are affecting scrap metal pricing globally.

Nov 06, 2025

Ep 39: Lessons from the Trading Floor

29 min

Gregor Stein, Senior Scrap Trader

First-hand tactics from a veteran on building relationships, pricing fast, and closing deals.

Oct 30, 2025

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Ep 38: Steel Markets: Supply Chains Unpacked

41 min

Anita Rai, Director of Supply Chain, Steelwise

Deep dive into how global supply chains are adapting to volatile steel prices.

Oct 23, 2025

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Ep 37: Demystifying Scrap Grading

36 min

Luke Patel, Chief Grader, SMC

How digital grading tools are bringing consistency to the trade.

Oct 16, 2025

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Ep 36: Women in Metals: Leadership & Innovation

47 min

Rachel Leung, COO, MetaFem

Profiles of trailblazing women advancing tech and equity in the scrap industry.

Oct 09, 2025

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Ep 35: AI in Scrap: From Sorting to Analytics

45 min

Dr. Svetlana Ivanov, CTO, MetalMind.ai

The state of AI adoption in yards, what’s hype and what’s game-changing.

Oct 02, 2025

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Ep 34: Marketplace Trust: Building Digital Reputation

30 min

John Carver, Reputation Systems Architect

How digital reputation mechanisms are changing how buyers and sellers interact.

Sep 25, 2025

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Ep 33: Onboarding Buyers—What Tier 1 Buyers Want

32 min

Priya Desai, Global Procurement, Major Mill Group

Insights into what large buyers seek from digital scrap platforms.

Sep 18, 2025

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Ep 32: Battery Recycling: Next Frontier

35 min

Hassan Al-Masri, CEO, VoltCycle

Regulatory and technical hurdles for battery recycling and rare earth recovery.

Sep 11, 2025

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Ep 31: Building RFQ Systems for Yards

38 min

Sarah Beckett, Product Lead, ScrapBull

Behind the scenes: How RFQ and auction systems create new revenue streams.

Sep 04, 2025

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Ep 30: Green Steel & Scrap's Role

44 min

Marcos Ribeiro, Sustainability Lead, ArcSteel

Green steel, EAFs, and the impact of recycled feedstock on emissions reduction.

Aug 28, 2025

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Ep 28: Export/Import—Cross-Border Challenges

40 min

Tomasz Kowalczyk, Export Manager

Navigating documentation, compliance, and logistics of international scrap trade.

Aug 14, 2025

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Ep 27: Fraud Prevention—Keeping Yards Safe

31 min

Inspector Lisa Harper, National Metal Theft Taskforce

How digital marketplaces help prevent theft and fraudulent transactions.

Aug 07, 2025

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Ep 26: B2B Sales in Scrap—From Lead to Close

36 min

Marcus Bennett, Sales Trainer

Mastering the art and pitfalls of B2B sales in a traditional industry.

Jul 31, 2025

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Ep 25: Commodities Hedging 101

40 min

Fiona Zhang, Financial Markets Analyst

Intro to futures and hedging scrap exposure for mid-sized yards.

Jul 24, 2025

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Ep 24: Supplier Onboarding Workflows

28 min

Jenny Wu, Marketplace Operations

How seamless supplier onboarding is boosting trust and deal flow.

Jul 17, 2025

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Ep 23: Ferrous vs Non-Ferrous: Market Trends

37 min

Javed Khan, Editor, Metals Insight

Compare the demand drivers and pricing volatility in key categories.

Jul 10, 2025

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Ep 22: SaaS Platform Security for Yards

31 min

Leonard Martin, CTO, SecureStack

Practical advice for yards to assess and implement cybersecurity on digital tools.

Jul 03, 2025

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Ep 21: Spec Normalization Engines Explained

39 min

Laura Tan, Lead Engineer, ScrapBull

How normalization engines enable apples-to-apples comparison.

Jun 26, 2025

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Ep 20: EU & UK Regulatory Landscape

46 min

Dr. Nicholas Irving, Policy Fellow

Upcoming EU/UK laws and certifications affecting digital scrap trading.

Jun 19, 2025

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Ep 19: Material Flows, Data, & Dashboards

42 min

Charlotte Grey, Data Scientist

Visualizing material flows to optimize price and performance.

Jun 12, 2025

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Ep 18: Carbon Credits & Reporting

33 min

Ramesh Prakash, ESG Advisor

Carbon reporting mandates and how digital tools make tracking easier.

Jun 05, 2025

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Ep 17: Mobile Apps in Metals

30 min

Darren Howard, App Developer

The evolution and impact of apps for real-time scrap pricing and contracts.

May 29, 2025

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Ep 16: Reframing "Waste": Circular Economy

36 min

Anne Müller, Circularity Expert

How circular economy thinking shifts mindsets for buyers and sellers.

May 22, 2025

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Ep 15: The Making of Scrap Academy

34 min

Louise James, Head of Learning, ScrapBull

From pilots to full curriculum—how the ScrapBull Academy project came alive.

May 15, 2025

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Ep 14: Logistics Tech—Cheapest Route to Profit

40 min

Paolo Romano, Transport Tech Innovator

How route optimization tech saved yards thousands last year.

May 08, 2025

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Ep 13: The Evolving Role of Auctions

39 min

Victor Han, Product Strategy Lead

Are reverse auctions the future for yard sourcing?

May 01, 2025

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Ep 12: First Customer Wins—Startup Scrap Success

28 min

Megan O’Neill, Founder, GreenYards

Lessons from the first deals through digital, lean launches.

Apr 24, 2025

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Ep 11: Data Privacy in B2B Marketplaces

33 min

Ed O’Sullivan, Legal Lead

Data contracts, privacy requirements, and pitfalls for startups.

Apr 17, 2025

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Ep 10: Heavy Equipment—Rent or Buy?

37 min

Phil Turner, Asset Finance Consultant

Ownership models and new rental marketplaces for yard equipment.

Apr 10, 2025

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Ep 9: Bulk Handling Systems—Efficiency Upgrades

29 min

Tiana Matsuda, Systems Integrator

How modular bulk handling kits improved yard throughput by 20%.

Apr 03, 2025

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Ep 8: Embedded Payments in Scrap Trade

41 min

Amir Malik, Head of Payments, YardPay

Models for integrating payments in B2B trade and minimizing reconciliation friction.

Mar 27, 2025

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Ep 7: ScrapBull Roadmap—Feature Preview

33 min

ScrapBull Core Team

Preview of new calculators, onboarding flows, and analytics coming soon.

Mar 20, 2025

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Ep 6: Small Yards—Success Stories

26 min

Millie Roberts, Small Business Owner

How family yards leveraged digital systems for fast growth.

Mar 13, 2025

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Ep 5: LME, CME & Global Pricing

44 min

Victor Wang, Commodity Markets Analyst

How global indices impact daily trading and forward contracts.

Mar 06, 2025

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Ep 4: PR, Marketing & Reputation

35 min

Natasha Ivanovic, PR Strategist

Telling your yard’s story in a digital world.

Feb 27, 2025

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Ep 3: Tech Stacks for Modern Marketplaces

31 min

Daniel Reed, CTO, Scrap Platform

Choosing the right tools from monorepo to cloud, database to UI workflow.

Feb 20, 2025

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Ep 2: Steel vs. Copper—Shape of Scrap Demand

38 min

Olivia Baker, Industry Economist

Side-by-side comparison of demand shifts in steel and copper recyclables.

Feb 13, 2025

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Ep 1: ScrapBull—The Early Days

27 min

Founding Team, ScrapBull

The founding vision, first pivots, and learnings building ScrapBull’s B2B platform.

Feb 06, 2025

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Ep 0: Why Scrap Needs a Marketplace

21 min

Magnus the Bull (Mascot Cameo), Host

How transparency, speed, and trust are reshaping the global scrap market.

Jan 30, 2025

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