The Better Roadways Podcast

About The Better Roadways Podcast

A Podcast from pavement management and preservation activist James Golden surrounding the topics, products, and companies involved with creating better roadways for America!

Publisher

James Golden

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2023

Latest episode

5 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Mar 2025

   S03 EP 02 - 25+ Years in Pavement Management: Lessons, Insights, and the Road Ahead

   With over two and a half decades in the pavement management industry, I’ve seen it all—roads built to last and roads that failed before their time, cities that invested wisely and others that paid the price for neglect. In this episode of the Better Roadways Podcast, I’m sharing the hard-hitting lessons, industry shifts, and insights I’ve gained from working with municipalities nationwide. We’ll break down what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how the future of pavement management is evolving with technology, AI-driven condition assessments, and smarter preservation strategies. Whether you’re a public works professional, an industry insider, or just someone who’s ever hit a pothole and wondered why, this episode is for you. Buckle up—this is 25+ years of pavement wisdom packed into one episode. Let’s dig in. 🚧🎙️

2. 

   15 Jan 2025

   S03 EP001 - It's Nationable Pothole Day & Potholes Are A Choice!

   James Golden explores how proactive pavement preservation and preventive maintenance can eliminate costly pothole repairs and create better, longer-lasting roadways for communities.

3. 

   18 Mar 2024

   Going Beneath the Surface

   In this episode, James dives "beneath the surface" to understand why roadways become poor and fail even when no potholes are present.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

13,487

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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