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Jancast was started in 2004, and we won the ISSA Innovation Award! Jancast is the first and longest-running podcast dedicated to the Jan/San industry. We have had thousands and thousands of downloads over all of those years. We started as an audio podcast and moved to video about ten years ago.
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Jancast #209 – Disruption Topologies: Pandemic vs. Geopolitical Supply Shocks
We thought it would be interesting to compare the supply chain issues that occurred during the pandemic with the current situation as the Gulf War expands its impact on everything coming out of that region.
The discussion highlights the distinctions between supply chain interruptions caused by military conflict versus those triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jancast #208 – The Big 4 Trends Reshaping Commercial Cleaning in 2026
My AI host starts the show, and then I finish up with a human’s view of the fast-changing trends. This video covers the Big 4 Trends Reshaping Commercial Cleaning in 2026s We start with a human discussing the trends, then an AI, then another AI covers what the first AI did.
Jancast #207 – The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” Cleaning
The Hidden Cost of “Cheap” Cleaning and the illusion of savings. Why, in an industry where labor makes up 50 to 70 percent of total cleaning cost, do we still make decisions based primarily on the lowest line-item price of a chemical?
Jancast #206 – What to do about measles
The single most important message for our Jancast audience, measles spreads through aerosolized respiratory droplets that can remain suspended for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves a space. Learn what you need to do if there is an outbreak.
If you are interested in the IAQ Jancast # 170 – Our special guest, Dinesh Wadhwani, CEO of ThinkLite Air talks about how indoor air quality is the next step in understanding infections and pathogen control. Click here
Jancast #205 – Pathogens to worry about in 2026
There are lots of things to worry about in 2026 but let’s talk about three key pathogens you or others might run into this year and what to do about them.
Jancast #204 – 2025 review and AI perspective on 20 years of Jancast
After 20 years of podcasting, we now realize we documented the changes in the cleaning industry, pre-pandemic. In this episode, Scott and our AI host cover the history of over 200 podcasts.
Jancast #203 – Who is going to fix all of the robots?
Who is going to fix all of the robots? This is the uncomfortable question under all the hype. Everyone—from equipment manufacturers to building service contractors—is talking about autonomous scrubbers, AI-enabled vacuums, and robotic floor machines. But as you point out, car dealerships can’t find enough mechanics, so how exactly is the cleaning industry going to support a growing fleet of robots that break, need updates, and require routine service?
Jancast #202 – ISSA show recap, are we going to exhibit again?
In this episode, we review the recent ISSA show in Las Vegas. We talk about the positives and negatives, and what is happening in the future for Bullen and the ISSA.
Hear the secret discussion about our new product we are introducing in two weeks-
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