The Cold Truth Podcast
Join Eli Macha and Micah Hicks of MachaPSM each month as they have fascinating discussions with other professionals in the industry!
Macha PSM, LLC is committed to providing top-tier process safety consulting services. With a wealth of experience consulting for a diverse array of facilities, our team has successfully managed clients across various industries. Our expertise spans from small cold storage operations to some of the largest corporations globally. Our services include creating innovative PSM programs, leading Compliance Audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and navigating EPA and OSHA inspections. Based in Huntsville, Alabama, Macha PSM, LLC is dedicated to establishing itself as a premier process safety consulting firm, delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Episodes
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
49 min
In Episode 5 of Cold Truth, host Eli Macha and co-host Micah Hicks sit down with Airley Farley, executive vice president of Farley's Frigeration, to talk about the start and development of his company.
Don't miss Airley Farley's giveaway! Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/farleys-frigeration-llc/
Check out Macha PSM: https://www.machapsm.com/
May 12, 2026
May 12, 2026
24 min
In this episode of Cold Truth, our team discusses what exactly our amazing new software can do. With many capabilities this industry has never seen before, our software can help push PSM to the next level. Be the first to understand these new limits!
Check out Samwise: https://www.samwisepsm.com/Check out Macha PSM: https://www.machapsm.com/
Mar 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
30 min
In this special third episode of The Cold Truth, Drew Hicks (CEO of Macha PSM and GM of Samwise), sits down with Eli Macha and Gene Hummel to discuss the origins of Samwise: the first intelligent PSM software.Check out Samwise: https://www.samwisepsm.com/Check out Macha PSM: https://www.machapsm.com/
Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
43 min
In Episode 2 of Cold Truth, host Eli Macha and co-host Micah Hicks sit down with Debbie Koske of CTI Gas Detection Specialists to unpack the real-world risks, regulations, and realities behind gas detection in industrial refrigeration—and why getting it right truly matters.Follow Debbie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiekoske/
Check out Macha PSM: https://www.machapsm.com/
Dec 27, 2025
Dec 27, 2025
52 min
The first episode of The Cold Truth Podcast kicks off with hosts Micah and Eli sitting down with Ryan Reardon, founder of R2 Mechanical Consultants, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on industrial refrigeration, system selection, and where the industry is headed.
Whether you’re an owner, engineer, contractor, or simply involved in refrigeration decision-making, this episode delivers real-world insight grounded in experience—not hype
Follow Ryan Reardon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rreardonpe/ Check out MachaPSM: https://www.machapsm.com/