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Pick, Place, Podcast

by CircuitHub and Worthington

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Latest episodes

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October 12, 2026 · 35 min

In this episode, Chris and Melissa tackle a listener question: When you have the choice between a BGA (Ball Grid Array) and a QFP (Quad Flat Package), which one should you choose? Chris breaks down the manufacturing pros and cons of each…
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August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

In this episode we are joined by CircuitHub co-founder Andrew Seddon for a conversation about the origins of CircuitHub and the future of high-mix electronics manufacturing. Andrew shares how his experience as a design engineer—and his…
Flex & Rigid-Flex PCB Assembly

June 30, 2026 · 31 min

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Gloves not Mittens

June 1, 2026 · 37 min

In this episode Chris and Melissa dig into one of Chris’s favorite PCB design topics: pocket masking vs. gang masking on fine-pitch components. Chris explains why solder mask slivers matter, how PCB design tools can accidentally create…
Back from the Dead and Back from APEX

May 4, 2026 · 51 min

In this episode, Chris and Melissa return after a long break with a recap of Chris’s trip to APEX. They discuss customer visits, EMS management meetings, the value of trade shows, and why x-ray inspection is becoming such a big topic in…

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Smarter Test Plans for Inevitable Failures w/ Blue Clover CEO & Co-founder, Pete Staples

October 6, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min

Chris and Melissa welcome Pete Staples, CEO & co-founder of Blue Clover Devices, for a deep dive into how to plan tests, capture evidence, and debug those mysterious boards that look perfect but don’t work. Topics include: Who is Blue…
Inevitable Failures

August 25, 2025 · 51 min

After a long break (and a few listener wellness checks!), Chris and Melissa return to catch up on what’s kept them busy and share some updates from around the industry. Then, they dive into this episode’s big topic: who’s responsible for…
Meet up with Chris in California!

March 1, 2025 · 2 min

Chris will be in California and would love to meet up with anyone interested. He will be in the San Francisco Bay Area March 11 - March 14 and the Los Angeles/Anaheim area March 16 - March 20. Email us at contact@pickplacepodcast.com and…
IPC's Leadership on Sustainability in Electronics w/ Dr. John W. Mitchell and Dr. Kelly Scanlon

February 17, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

In this insightful episode, we delve deep into the pressing issues of sustainability within the electronics manufacturing industry with IPC President and CEO, Dr. John W. Mitchell, and Dr. Kelly Scanlon, IPC's lead sustainability…
Innovations in Motorsport Sensor Technology with Caleb Holloway of Izze Racing

January 27, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

In this episode, join us as we continue our exploration into the high-speed world of motorsport sensor technology with Caleb Holloway, founder of Izze Racing. Caleb delves into the complexities of antenna design, the challenges of RF…
The Challenges of Motorsport Sensor Design with Izze Racing Founder, Caleb Holloway

January 13, 2025 · 43 min

After a bit of a break we are back with a new, exciting episode! This week we are joined by Caleb Holloway, founder and owner of Izze Racing. Izze Racing provides electronics sensors, with an emphasis on tire data collection, to the…
Mastering Vias: Plugging, Filling, and Best Practices

November 4, 2024 · 35 min

In this episode, we continue our conversation from last episode with Dave Wilcox, PCB CAM engineer at CircuitHub, to explore the intricacies of plugging and filling vias. Topics Covered: The differences between plugging and filling vias…

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About the show

The Pick, Place, Podcast is a show where we talk about electronics manufacturing and everything related to getting a circuit board into the world. Join hosts Chris Denney from Worthington and Melissa Hough from CircuitHub as they discuss the pcb assembly process, design tips that will make your manufacturer love you, and talk to industry guests.