Best Canyon Williams Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 450: Bill Kennedy - Vice President, Environmental & Waste Mgmt. Issues, National Council on Radiation Protection 1:22:59

31m ago1:22:59

1:22:59

1) How Bill quite literally followed his dreams and ended up in the nuclear space, as well as the impactful experiences that shaped his education 2) A deep dive into the philosophy behind regulation and how the public typically views radiation (and why) 3) The current state of the nuclear landscape in regards to new builds and current nuclear law 4…

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Ep 449: Ieuan Williams - Labour Party Candidate, Ynys Môn 48:27

34m ago48:27

48:27

1) Ieuan’s background and interests - from music to politics and everything in between 2) The transformation of nuclear energy policy in the United Kingdom over the past five years 3) Ieuan’s campaign to become the next Member of Parliament for Ynys Môn, specifically Ieuan’s motivation to run as well as his platform 4) A take on what the future hol…

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Ep 448: Trey Lauderdale - Founder and CEO, Atomic Canyon 52:14

30m ago52:14

52:14

1) Trey’s early career and his experiences working closely with the healthcare industry 2) The massive growth of AI and how it can affect various industries, such as healthcare and energy, for the better 3) A deep dive into Atomic Canyon, the impetus for starting the company, and what Atomic Canyon is working on right now 4) Trey’s hopes for the fu…

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Ep 447: Rachael Zisk - Lead Reporter, Ignition 31:14

3d ago31:14

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1) Rachael, Lead Reporter for Ignition, discusses her background in journalism, focusing on business, science, and technology 2) Ignition, a new digital media outlet covering the nuclear energy sector, particularly advanced reactor startups and policy 3) An exploration between the nature of startups in the nuclear and space industries 4) The import…

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REZ Radio 91.3 FM Interview | Arizona Podcast BONUS 21:41

5d ago21:41

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On Sunday, March 31, 2024 I was interviewed by Chris (and Jack too) at REZ Radio 91.3FM in Pala, California to discuss Route 66 in the California desert area. Stories on the Mother Road and Interstate 40 from Barstow east to Oatman and Kingman. We touched on "The Mother Road Minute" reels and the future. I will never turn down an interview opportun…

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Ep 446: Vince Zabielski - Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 48:01

19d ago48:01

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1) Vince’s journey to nuclear power and how it all started at the Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations 2) Attitudes toward nuclear energy around the world as Vince has experienced them during his career 3) The barriers to a good solution for an inevitable problem 4) The importance of nuclear energy and how it will serve to uplift humani…

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Ep 445: Kyle Hill - Science Communicator & Founder, [THE FACILITY] 1:12:04

20d ago1:12:04

1:12:04

1) Kyle’s journey into the world of content creation, the details that go into the art, and what interests drive him to keep creating 2) A long-awaited visit to the Dresden Generating Station and Kyle’s other experiences with learning about nuclear energy 3) The public’s common perceptions of nuclear energy content and how to adjust communication b…

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Coffee With Jim Hinckley; Arizona Podcast Bonus 58:52

1M ago58:52

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I was thrilled to have been a guest of America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning January 7, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in …

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Ep 444: Todd Abrajano - President & CEO, United States Nuclear Industry Council 42:22

2M ago42:22

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1) Todd’s first encounter with the subject of nuclear energy and how he came to be the President and CEO of the United States Nuclear Industry Council 2) What Todd would say to a policymaker to emphasize the importance of the U.S. nuclear industry and accelerate development 3) The USNIC’s domestic and international reach 4) How the USNIC thinks abo…

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Ep 443: Alan Howard - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 4 44:25

2M ago44:25

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1) A deep dive into the recent growth of the data center industry and infrastructure 2) Power usage in data centers and the power that different components traditonally use 3) How data centers decide on siting and the relationship between this process and existing power supply 4) An exploration of nuclear data center development and recent conversa…

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Ep 442: Robert Boswall & Michael Crabb - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 3 44:25

2M ago44:25

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1) How the nuclear industry can adapt to the development of the data center industry and energy needs 2) The relationships between generation, transmission, and your end user 3) The ways in which baseload power generation is valuable to data centers and the benefits of co-location 4) Social perceptions of data centers and energy demand, as well as …

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S2E11 - "Family Dynamics" - I Wish I Could Throw Sperm Into a Canyon 1:33:53

1M ago1:33:53

1:33:53

No, this isn't an April Fool's Day prank! It's a real new episode of Everwood? Neverwouldn't!, which may or may not be moving to a quarterly release schedule?? Anyway, on this week's episode: the gang praises Treat Williams' dad abilities, KT and Eric talk through some differences in opinion around parenting, and Adam issues multiple apologies for …

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Ep 441: Shannon Bragg-Sitton & Bill Kleyman - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 2 51:51

2M ago51:51

51:51

1) An introduction to the relationship between nuclear energy and data centers 2) The different sizes of nuclear power plants, electricity demand from data centers, and factory manufacturing for nuclear 3) Data center leaders’ growing support for nuclear and the evolution of the procurement process 4) Use cases for nuclear and how nuclear power pla…

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Ep 440: Michael Crabb & John Chaplin - Nuclear Nexus: Data Centers, Episode 1 14:01

2M ago14:01

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1) An introduction to Nuclear Nexus, data centers, and what the rest of the series will hold 2) What the experts may discuss as the conversation surrounding data centers continues 3) Where the nuclear industry and data centers converge 4) The topics of energy reliability, power consumption, and data center development…

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Ep 439: Josh Snowhorn - Founder and CEO, Quantum Loophole 46:37

2M ago46:37

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1) Josh’s interesting story of how he first become involved in data center work 2) The start and story of Quantum Loophole 3) The relationship between nuclear energy and data centers 4) How nuclear is able to fill the need for baseload, carbon-free power

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Ep 438: Bahman Zohuri - Professor, Golden Gate University 49:28

3M ago49:28

49:28

1) Bahman’s drive to publish textbooks and how he ended up publishing about 64 works and counting over the course of his career 2) A deep dive into heat pipes and the combined cycle system 3) A discussion of compact heat exchangers 4) Bahman’s new research and some last words of advice regarding innovation and technology…

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Ep 437: Doug Sandridge - Executive Director, Oil & Gas Executives for Nuclear 50:08

3M ago50:08

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1) Doug’s early interest in nuclear energy, how he ended up in oil and gas, and his eventual return to his passion for nuclear 2) How Doug caught up on the history of nuclear and recent events, as well as his mission to create Oil & Gas Executives for Nuclear 3) How different industries can work together toward the goal of abundant clean energy 4) …

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Ep 436: Richard Kidd - Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy, United States Department of Defense 36:46

3M ago36:46

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1) How designing a net zero refugee camp led to Richard’s long-time advocacy for energy, sustainability, and, later, nuclear power 2) Richard’s work with the Department of Defense and how he saw the awareness of nuclear energy increase over time 3) The effects of climate change on valuable resources and how the Department of Defense made climate ad…

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Season Finale: Super Bowl LVIII Recap, SB Entertainment, & Best Commercials 39:31

4M ago39:31

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In one of their most popular annual episodes, the crew recaps the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII win over the 49ers, talk about the entertainers, and talk about the Best Super Bowl Commercials. All on Nylons & Pylons. Thanks for tuning in!

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Ep 435: George Borovas - Head of Nuclear and Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 45:22

4M ago45:22

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1) George’s move from Greece to the United States and how it led him to engineering, becoming a lawyer, and nuclear 2) Why George flew to Japan three weeks after Fukushima and how to communicate with people who aren’t familiar with nuclear 3) The involvement of government in nuclear energy and different ideas on the subject 4) New generations in nu…

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Super Bowl LVIII Preview, Pre & Halftime Show Entertainment, & Interesting Prop Bets 55:46

4M ago55:46

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This is our Super Bowl LVIII Preview where the crew discusses the game, MVP odds, and interesting prop bets. They rehash the Keanu Reeves discussion, talk about a few celebrity deaths, and talk about all the entertainment for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Only on Nylons & Pylons. Thanks for listening!…

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Ep 434: James Chesnut - Senior Vice President, Nuclear Operations, Day & Zimmermann 35:27

4M ago35:27

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1) How James got his start in the nuclear industry as a painter and who inspired him to start his career in the first place 2) Explaining nuclear in the 1980’s and how this advocacy has changed over time from generation to generation 3) Day & Zimmermann’s current work and upcoming projects 4) Encouraging people to join the nuclear workforce, advice…

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Super Bowl LVIII teams are set, Joe & Blake recap their trip to Sierra Canyon vs. Notre Dame, & Female Rapper Beef 47:31

4M ago47:31

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In this episode, the guys recap the AFC & NFC Championship games, their chaotic trip to a Top 10 National High School Basketball game, and Camille shares the female rapper beef between Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion, which is hilarious. They also have an impromptu conversation about Keanu Reeves' acting skills.…

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Desert Diamond Distillery - Arizona Podcast 45:38

4M ago45:38

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In this edition of On The Road with the ArizonaPodcast we spotlight the award winning DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY, the oldest craft distillery located in Kingman, AZ with owners John and Deborah Patt. Their vision in 2010 was to be the best RUM distillery in the south west. The Result after 14 years? Plenty or recognitions, awards and international m…

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Ep 433: Princess Mthombeni - Communications Specialist, The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation 14:18

4M ago14:18

14:18

1) How Princess ended up on the path to becoming a Nuclear Communication Specialist 2) The current nuclear development plans for South Africa and what this might look like in the future 3) Desalination, SMRs, and advocating for nuclear across the African continent 4) Princess’ vision for the future of nuclear and the energy mix as a whole…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Family Round Table, NFL Playoff Update, & #10 Sierra Canyon vs. #5 Notre Dame in High School Basketball 55:46

4M ago55:46

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In this special episode, Blake & Camille are joined by Joe, Ian, and Gina for a Family Round Table. Joe and Gina are brother and sister, and Ian is a longtime friend of Joe and he's practically another brother. Everyone has a topic and they go around the table and give their opinions. Blake, Joe, & Ian talk about their NFL Playoff picks and update …

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Ep 432: Myrto Tripathi - President and Founder, Voices of Nuclear 25:13

4M ago25:13

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1) How Myrto arrived at energy, specifically nuclear energy, as the root enabler of prosperity 2) Voices of Nuclear, it’s mission and vision, and recent updates 3) A deep dive into the Voices of Nuclear “Energy Transition Scenario” and the relationship between innovation and progress 4) The symbolism and messaging of Voices and what they see for th…

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Cowboys & Eagles out of playoffs, Coaching carousel, Saban retires, & Katt Williams has Beef 55:51

5M ago55:51

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In this episode, we invite a long-time family friend Ian Taylor to the podcast. We discuss the Cowboys and Eagles abysmal performances in the NFL Playoffs and the potential coaching backlash. Nick Saban retires from Alabama and how that affects College Football moving forward. Then we'll dive into Katt Williams beef with a list of comedians. You do…

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Ep 431: Grace Stanke - Miss America 2023 and Nuclear Engineer 14:22

5M ago14:22

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1) What sparked Grace’s resolve to become a part of the nuclear industry 2) Grace’s recent work as Miss America 2023 and an active nuclear advocate 3) Women in the nuclear industry, young people engaging in nuclear, and committing to changing misconceptions 4) What’s next for Grace and the continuation of her nuclear advocacy work, as well as core …

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Ep 430: Cyrille Molina - Founder and President, OAKRIDGE SAS 14:46

5M ago14:46

14:46

1) The stillness of the French nuclear sector in the 80’s and why Cyrille’s passion for physics led him there 2) The impetus for launching OAKRIDGE SAS and what the company focuses on 3) The countries OAKRIDGE SAS works with, current projects, and an exciting, recent announcement 4) SMRs, COP28, and what the future holds for nuclear energy…

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