Archive for the 'Podcast' Category

The Atomic Show #076 - Happy Nuke Year with John Wheeler, Kelly Taylor, and Rod Adams

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

John Wheeler, the host of This Week in Nuclear Podcast, Kelly Taylor, a stay at home mom with 21 years of experience in nuclear power plant work, and Rod Adams chat about nuclear prospects in 2008
(MP3 - 19.8 MB - 0:57:34 M)

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On New Year’s Eve morning, John Wheeler, Kelly [...]

The Atomic Show #075 - Ted Rockwell, Atomic Pioneer, tells Shippingport Atomic Power Station Story

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

Ted Rockwell has been there and done that when it comes to nuclear power plant design and construction. He was a key member of the team that built the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, the first solely commercial nuclear electric generating station in the world.
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The Atomic Show #074 - Chat with Brian Paxton, MBendi Information Services, about Africa’s energy needs

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Brian Paxton is the Managing Director of MBendi Information Services (Pty) Ltd. Brian is a long time energy industry professional currently focusing on providing information about African industry and development, particularly in the energy and mining sectors.
(MP3 - 17.2 MB - 0:49:41 M)

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Brian Paxton and I talked for about [...]

The Atomic Show #073-2 - Gwyneth Cravens and Rip Anderson - author and tour guide for Power to Save the World

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Gwyneth Cravens, a former anti-nuclear activist is a switcher who has just published a new book titled “Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy”. The tour guide for the journey that changed her mind was Rip Anderson, a scientist with a long history in nuclear research. Part II of a two part [...]

The Atomic Show #073-1 - Gwyneth Cravens and Rip Anderson - author and tour guide for Power to Save the World

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Gwyneth Cravens, a former anti-nuclear activist is a switcher who has just published a new book titled “Power to Save the World: The Truth About Nuclear Energy”. The tour guide for the journey that changed her mind was Rip Anderson, a scientist with a long history in nuclear research. Part I of a two part [...]

The Atomic Show #072 - Interview with Dr. Jeremy Whitlock - creator of Canadian Nuclear FAQ

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Dr. Jeremy Whitlock was one of the first nukes to recognize the value of web-based communications. He started the Canadian Nuclear FAQ in 1996. He is a second generation nuclear professional. Enjoy.
(MP3 - 19.9 MB - 0:57:37 M)

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Dr. Jeremy Whitlock is a second generation nuclear profession who lives with [...]

The Atomic Show #071 - The Cleantech Show interview Nick Bruse and Rod Adams

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Nick Bruse of TPN’s The Cleantech Show invited me for an interview. He also gave me permission to cross post that interview. Hope you enjoy.
(MP3 - 24.7 MB - 1:11:45 M)

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Nick Bruse of The Cleantech Show, hosted by The Podcast Network, invited me to his show to discuss nuclear [...]

The Atomic Show #070 - Lighting Arco, Idaho

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Ray Haroldsen tells the story of how BORAX III became the first US nuclear plant to supply electricity to a town.
(MP3 - 19.1 MB - 55:16 M)

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In the fall of 1954, the US Atomic Energy Commission learned that the Soviet Union was planning to participate for the first time [...]

The Atomic Show #069 - Ray Haroldsen, Experimental Breeder Reactor 1 stories

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

Ray Haroldsen, back by popular demand, shares some more stories about his experiences on the technical team of the EBR-1, including some information about the results of the core melt that occurred in Nov 1955.
(MP3 - 15.4 MB - 44:34 M)

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Last week, Ray Haroldsen shared some of his memories [...]

The Atomic Show #068 - Ray Haroldsen, Atomic Tinkerer who has tested the limits

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

Ray Haroldsen is an atomic pioneer who began working at the National Reactor Testing Station in January 1952. He talks today about his experiences with EBR 1 and the BORAX series of reactor experiments.
(MP3 - 20.1 MB - 58:26 M)

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A good friend of mine contacted me recently and told [...]