Talking Ops with Don Irace - Planning Ops on the P&W

With thousands of operating sessions under his belt, Don Irace sure has a lot to share when it comes to hosting. On this episode, Don walks us through his workflow, starting with organizing the operating session and preparation that starts days before. Don also tells us how he encourages feedback from his operators and how that feedback helps ensure a great experience for each subsequent group.

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Episode Released March 12, 2026