{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ChatNAPT with A.I. Chatterbots Chuck & Howie","title":"Season 2 | Episode 3 with Michael Walsh from Essco Calibration Laboratory  ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b3216297\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2977,"description":"In this episode, Chuck and Howie sit down with Michael Walsh, former owner of Essco Calibration Laboratory, to trace his journey from a small family business to one of the nation’s most respected calibration labs—now part of Transcat. Michael shares how his father’s work on the Apollo missions inspired Essco’s beginnings, how teamwork and trust fueled its growth, and why investing in young talent is key to the industry’s future. They discuss Essco’s nearly 30-year partnership with NAPT, the company’s lasting impact on metrology, and the importance of community and leadership. Along the way, Michael talks about his passion for golf, sailing, and music, and reflects on what it means to carry forward Essco’s legacy within the Transcat family. ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xI6psWWZ6Dq3p91awhi6l1l_7Y0MRqRgU26MOhV0p6Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Mzk2/ZDIwNTAzMmNhMjA5/ODI4NTkyYzQ3ZjBm/ZTI4NC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}