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In today’s podcast in our Taken for a Ride miniseries celebrating the unique work of property entrepreneur Don Riley, we speak with Steve Norris, the former transport secretary who forced the treasury to invest in the extension (and incidentally) got Crossrail approved in 1995. Steve contributed to the book and doesn’t hold back in his criticisms o…

Welcome back to the third podcast celebrating the second edition of Don Riley’s Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury. Today we are speaking with Dave Wetzel, a committed socialist and environmental campaigner. Whilst he had diametrically opposed political views to Don, they were friends and campaigned together to change government …

Welcome back to the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast. Today we continue our exploration of the second edition of Don Riley’s classic work Taken for a Ride with a conversation with the legendary Fred Harrison. Fred worked with Don and supported his research into land value uplift and helped Don write the first edition of Taken for a Ride. In this interview …

Welcome back to the Shepheard Walwyn Podcast. Today we begin a series to celebrate and explore the work of Don Riley. We have revised and fully updated Don’s classic work, Taken for a Ride – Trains, Taxpayers and the Treasury. Don was an entrepreneur and landlord in Southwark, London who benefitted massively from a new underground extension, the Ju…

Catalyst Power is an independent energy solutions provider (ESCO) specializing in integrating retail energy and distributed energy resources. They use cost-effective, novel energy supply solutions tailored for businesses. Catalyst caters to the underserved middle-market commercial and industrial businesses looking for a more sustainable and cost-ef…

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Founded by two clean energy industry veterans in 2016, Energetic sits at the center of the North American energy transition ecosystem. They are a market leader in expertly assessing projects and helping customers connect with debt capital providers on optimal terms that maximize returns and environmental impact. https://www.energeticcapital.com/sol…

B2Q provides cost-efficient design services for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to minimize construction costs while maximizing long-term energy and operating efficiency. While many engineering firms provide cookie-cutter solutions, B2Q’s seasoned team of design professionals work closely with clients, starting at the concept stage, an…

Welcome to the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast. In today’s episode, we welcome back one of our favourite authors, Edi Bilimoria. Since we last spoke to Edi, his book “Unfolding Consciousness” has won book awards. He’s appeared on many podcasts, launched a reader series with Dr Alex Gomez-Marin, long term collaborator with Ian McGilchrist, launched the eBo…

Caelux is on a mission to lower installed costs while improving power production so that solar energy is more affordable and accessible to all. Cealux not only makes solar power better but allows to deliver energy at a much lower levelized cost of energy than traditional solar.By ENERGYMATTERS2U

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We continue to celebrate WNCT-TV's 70th anniversary by catching up with some former Channel 9 personalities. Host Ken Watlington sits down with current Farmville mayor and former "Carolina Today" host John Moore to talk about his days working with the legendary Slim Short and so much more.By WNCT-TV

The Dandelion Energy home geothermal system replaces your home’s existing air conditioning and heating equipment with a powerful heat pump and safe, underground pipes that move heat between the earth and your home. In the winter, the ground loops move heat stored in the ground into your home. In the summer, the ground loops return heat from your ho…

We've been spotlighting personalities that have helped make WNCT such a special place over the past 70 years. During December, WNCT has been celebrating and gearing up for its 70th anniversary. On December 22, 1953, WNCT-TV began broadcasting its TV signal. In this podcast, we talk with anchor Alan Hoffman, who served 27 years at Channel 9.…

As part of WNCT-TV’s upcoming 70th anniversary, host Ken Watlington is catching up with some former WNCT personalities and fan favorites. The celebration continues as Ken sits down with former Channel 9 meteorologist Phillip Williams. Phillip and Ken talk about 1999's Hurricane Floyd, what it's like growing up and working in Eastern North Carolina,…

As part of WNCT-TV's 70th anniversary celebration, host Ken Watlington is catching up with some former WNCT personalities and fan favorites. This episode features meteorologist Dontae Jones who worked at WNCT from 2013-2018. Dontae talks about his memories of the station and eastern North Carolina, he and Ken's shared winter weather experiences in …

From easy-to-swap lighting and controls to fully integrated energy plans, Rhode Island Energy provides solutions that help customers lower utility bills and achieve better results with everything from increased productivity to higher employee recruitment and retention rates.By ENERGYMATTERS2U

Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Allan Pack, M.B.Ch.B., Ph.D., FRCP, current Editor-in-Chief of the Sleep journal, to discuss many topics related to the journal broadly. including elements like its history, scope, mission, recent changes, and future intentions. Additionally, we cover topics related to th…

David McDougall has spent the last 15 years of his career dedicated to advancing the adoption of renewable energy and decarbonization. His wide range of sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean energy expertise gives him unique insights to guide net zero plans. He is a LEED AP professional, and a Certified Energy Manager with a mechanical engin…

After years of working for big companies, Nicholas Valorie opened East Coast Renewable Energy, LLC. (ECR). ECR was created to offer what the big companies can offer but with better pricing. How are they able to offer better pricing? Simply put, they don’t have the overhead. Most importantly they are able to work hand in hand with the customer, so p…

Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Kiran Ravindran, PhD to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Dr. Ravindran and colleagues that unpacks an investigation evaluating the capabilities of two commercially available contactless monitoring devices as tools to capture nocturnal and dayti…

Welcome to the second part of our interview with Phil Allan to celebrate the second edition of The New School of Economics. 0-0-2 Introduction to Phil Allan. 2 Why do we have so much unfairness in the system? 6- Why is unfairness not inevitable? 10 The original Physiocrats were 18th century economists. What were their key ideas? 14 Who are the New …

Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Hailey Meaklim, PhD, DBSM to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Dr. Meaklim and colleagues that evaluated the implementation of a large-scale roll-out of the Sleep Psychology Workshop, a previously validated, behavioral sleep medicine program, in…

Welcome to the Shepheard-Walwyn Podcast. Today we are speaking with Phil Allen author of the revised edition of critically acclaimed, The New School of Economics. Here’s a summary of what we talk about. 0-2 Intro and Welcome 2 What personal and or professional experience led to your writing this book? 6 How did your experience of the 2008-9 crash a…

Host Ken Watlington catches up with Pitt County native Rachel Harris who just finished a solo drive from Mexico to Alaska. The 22-year-old shares some of her travel experiences and how her journey is inspiring others. Plus, Rachel details some of the things that can go wrong when you're out and about in the wilderness and what trip she hopes to mak…

My guest today is Akhil Patel, author of a fantastic new book The Secret Wealth Advantage- How you can profit from the economy’s hidden cycle. Now regular listeners and friends of Shepheard-Walwyn will recognise Akhil as the director of Property Share Market Economics along with Phil Anderson. Here they teach subscribers how to remember the future …

Brewery 99 owner Pete Frey is the first two-time guest on the podcast. Host Ken Watlington catches up with Pete to talk about Brewery 99's new 2,500-square-foot taproom and all the unique things visitors will find if they come for a visit.By WNCT-TV

Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Cassie Hilditch, PhD to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP Advances by Dr. Hilditch and colleagues that assessed the role of biological sex on the subjective experience and objective cognitive manifestation of sleep inertia following nighttime awake…

Massachusetts’ nationally recognized energy efficiency programs are now investing in cleaner electric technologies to reduce carbon emissions statewide. Kevin will review the available opportunities and incentives for C&I customers to upgrade to cleaner electric technologies that include a variety of heat pumps and “custom measures” that may includ…

Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Drs. Catherine Chu, MD, MA, MSC and Dara Manoach, PhD to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Drs. Hunki Kwon, Catherine Chu, Dara Manoach and colleagues that describes an investigation that identified age- and region-specific normative values for slee…

Host Ken Watlington travels to Washington, NC to sit down with the owner of a century-old home that is now a boutique hotel called The Ell Hotel. After transitioning out of the US Army, Ellen Brabo found herself searching for a career in hospitality. Learn more about that, what her hotel has to offer guests and how she's become invested in the Wash…

With over 20 years of experience, Allan Telio has seen climate technology transition from something that is good for the environment to a business imperative that is good for the bottom line. Balance Rock Consulting works with clients to help them understand the financial benefits of renewables and climate technology and develop a plan for their bu…

Host Ken Watlington chats with author Bethany Bradsher about her book "The Big Rock: Inside the Stakes Hunt for the Elusive Million-Dollar Marlin." Hear why she decided to write about one of the east coast's biggest fishing tournaments and find out what will be the focus of her next sports-related book.…

Episode Summary: In this month’s episode Jesse Cook (Host) sits down with Dr. Brendan Gabriel to discuss the recently published paper in the journal SLEEP by Dr. Oussama Saidi, Dr. Pascale Duché, Dr. Brendan Gabriel, and colleagues that examined the effect of the timing of high-intensity exercise (afternoon vs. evening) on the sleep, sleepiness, an…

Music fans are once again spinning records in record numbers. Host Ken Watlington visits Alley Cat Records in Greenville to talk about the resurgence of vinyl and much more with store manager Jeff Blinder.By WNCT-TV

CPower enables a flexible, clean, and dependable energy future by creating the Customer-Powered Grid. CPower unlocks the full value of DERs through DER Monetization and providing flexibility to the grid when and where it’s needed the most through Virtual Power Plants. https://em2u.podbean.com/By ENERGYMATTERS2U

NPV Energy was established in 2022 by Nicole Price Voudren, after over sixteen years in the energy, utility, and climate industry. NPV Energy guides clients in public and private sectors with best-in-class project support and can provide solutions for all aspects of a project from conception through completion. https://em2u.podbean.com/…

This podcast isn't going to the dogs but it sure is meant to spotlight those who help them. This episode takes us to the dog pound. Host Ken Watlington visits Pitt County Animal Services to learn more about a unique program called "Mutt Strutters" that is not only helping the dogs at the shelters but also a group of volunteers.…

Episode Summary: In this month's episode, Jesse Cook, MS (host) sits down with Dr Stephanie Crowley to discuss the recent publication“Extending weeknight sleep of delayed adolescents using weekend morning bright light and evening time management” Here is a link to the article. Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction (00:52) - Topic Orientation (04:14) -…

Host Ken Watlington visits the Leroy James Farmers Market in Pitt County. He's chatting with the manager and two vendors about what makes the year-round market a destination in Eastern NC.By WNCT-TV

We're pulling up to a parking lot in Washington to visit the Perfect Perks Coffee Hut, a place putting the "small" in small business. Host Ken Watlington chats with owner Micki Taylor Kinnion and employee Brittany Daniels about the Hut's 8'x8' building and what it's like working in such close proximity. Plus, we dive into the impact the business is…

Sparkion is a provider of cost-effective, reliable, AI-driven energy storage. Drawing on the grid and available renewables, Sparkion delivers consistent power to EV-sites, when and where they need it, helping charge point operators reduce costs and become energy resilient. Their proprietary AI-driven software maximizes the use of all DER’s (distrib…

Episode Summary: In this month's episode, Jesse Cook, MS (host) sits down with Rob Velzeboer and Dr. Wayne Lai, PhD to discuss their recently published paper in the journal SLEEP that overviews a systematic review performed to synthesize the existing literature surrounding the effects of various components, routes of administration, and dosing of c…

B2Q Associates is an independent engineering consulting firm specializing in design of high-tech and industrial projects, energy efficiency, existing and new building commissioning, and utility infrastructure projects for commercial, higher education, industrial, healthcare, and utility clients. B2Q is a certified Women-owned Business Enterprise (W…

This episode visits a hidden gem in Greenville with a one-of-a-kind name, LookAtDatDer BBQ House & Catering. Host Ken Watlington sits down with owner Ivan Hawkins to talk about the origin of the name, his love of cooking good food, why it's important to feed those in his community, and much more!By WNCT-TV

Decades of worldwide, government-sponsored research in fusion science have established the tokamak-based configuration as the leading approach to confining fusion-grade plasmas with strong magnetic fields. Yet, in the past, even state-of-the art superconducting magnet technology required tokamaks to be enormous to produce net fusion energy. Recentl…

Episode Summary: In this month's episode, Jesse Cook, MS (host) sits down with Angus Burns and Dr. Jacqueline Lane, PhD to discuss their recently published paper in the journal SLEEP that unpacks a foundational investigation into the genetic architecture underlying interindividual differences to light sensitivity. Here is a link to the article. Tim…

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Host Ken Watlington chats with the owners of Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, Thomas and Tabitha Reese. Hear the story behind how they started Elizabeth City's first craft brewery, how the beer scene has grown in the "Harbor of Hospitality," and why they think supporting small businesses can make a difference in the community.…