Smart Acids™

About Smart Acids™

Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join host Andy Erickson for a straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun, and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B. About the host: Andy Erickson, VP of Global Product Management, converses with guests from chemistry and specialty ingredient backgrounds who are keyed in to markets across the industry.

Publisher

Univar Solutions

Category

business · news · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2022

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   The Chicken-or-Egg Argument Behind Chemistry and Chemicals

   Which came first: chemistry or chemicals? More importantly, why does chemistry often get a positive reaction while chemicals get a bad rap? In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, Andy Erickson and Jumoke Onibokun are joined by Sarah Scruggs Brandt, Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs at the American Chemistry Council, to explore the public perception of chemistry and chemicals, common industry misconceptions, and the critical role chemistry plays in our everyday lives.&...

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Shortages, Storms & Strategies: A Supply Chain Reality Check

   Smart Acids™ is the source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution—breaking it all down one boron at a time. Join hosts Andy Erickson and Chris Ernst for straightforward and honest chat that speaks to the why behind pricing and supply, delivered in a smart, fun and entertaining way. Smart Acids is the winner of a B2 Silver Award, a top national recognition among leading global brands and marketers in B2B. About the hosts: Andy E...

3. 

   14 May 2026

   The Golden Mussel Threat

   Golden mussels are spreading fast—and water infrastructure is feeling the pressure. 🎙️In this episode of the Smart Acids Podcast, host Andy Erickson is joined by Univar Solutions water treatment experts Mike Corcoran and Jack Kenney to unpack the growing threat of golden mussels in California and what it means for water infrastructure. Together, they explore the fundamentals of water treatment, the rapid spread and impact of this invasive species, and why early, preventative action is critica...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

20 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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