Failure Files 2.0: Challenger

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Pipeline Things

Rhett Dotson & Christopher De Leon

69 episodes

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Christopher and Rhett live for pipelines. Seriously. We’re not joking. Out of all things (and against all odds), pipelines are their passion. On this Pipeline Things podcast, these two share what they know, how they know it, and why you should know it too. Think Pipeliners Digest, but make it funny. Listen to the Pipeline Things podcast every other Wednesday for a hearty dose of relevant, trustworthy advice that cuts through the noise and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Pipeline Things is brought to you by D2 Integrity and produced by ADV Marketing.

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Failure Files 2.0: Challenger

Pipeline Things

36 minutes 50 seconds

3 months ago

Failure Files 2.0: Challenger

On this episode of the Failure Files series, Pipeline Things breaks down the most talked-about safety-related incident in U.S. history: Challenger. Rhett and Christopher discuss the controversial choices made prior to the tragedy and how they hit close to home for anyone in asset integrity, risk management, or decision-making roles. Together, they examine how past success isn't a guarantee of future performance. Highlights: Step-by-step failure chain that led to the Challenger explosion, including the infamous 11th-hour conference call The impact of deadlines and groupthink on decision-makers How quickly the flip switched between assumption of danger to assumption of safety, and the impacts on decision-making How risk communication and organizational pressure led to disaster Key takeaways for asset integrity professionals for the day-to-day protection of vital infrastructure Connect:   Rhett Dotson   Christopher De Leon   D2 Integrity   Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment or rating!   Pipeline Things is presented by D2 Integrity and produced by FORME Marketing.    D2 Integrity (D2I) is providing this podcast as an educational resource, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of D2I policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by D2 Integrity. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by D2I employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of D2I or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact Sarah Etier at sarah.etier@forme-mktg.com.     Copyright 2025 © D2 Integrity 