Smart Acids™
Smart Acids, a Univar Solutions podcast, 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. Learn more about Univar Solutions at UnivarSolutions.com.
Podcasting since 2022 • 30 episodes
Smart Acids™
Latest Episodes
From Alt Rock to Alt Fuels
In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Givens—actor, social media influencer, and Director of Promotion & Marketing at Biofriendly —to explore the intersection of Alternative Music and Alternative Fuels. With over 500,000 followers across ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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25:19
Tackling Tariffs Together - Expert Insights and Strategies
Join hosts Andy and Chris as they dive into the complexities of tariffs and their impact on the chemical industry in this enlightening episode of the Smart Acids Podcast. Featuring expert insights from Dwayne Roark, VP of Corporate Affairs, Com...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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38:04
Chips: Beyond phones and video games
In this episode, the Smart Acids hosts welcome Joe 'Sherlock' Holmes, Business Development Manager, Electronics. Joe gives us a glimpse into the world of semiconductors and paints a vivid picture of the industry's ecosystem. He'll also provide ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:11
A look back at two legendary careers
Smart Acids welcome back both Duane 'Papa Z' Ziolkoswki and Rick 'Ricky Lee' Roth. In this special episode Duane and Rick provide a retrospective on each of their 40+ year careers, the distribution industry over time, what has changed and...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:11
Pricing roller coaster ride and the return of ethanol
Learn about the alcohol market's ups and downs and gain valuable insights into what's ahead for IPA and ethanol. The Smart Acids hosts welcome Duane "Papa Z" Ziolkowski, Product Director, Solvents for Univar Solutio...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:42
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