Our guest on this week’s episode is John Eschenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Central Plateau Cleanup Company in Hanford Washington. An Amentum-led partnership with Fluor and Atkins, CPCCO is responsible for managing site operations, facility deactivation, decommissioning, decontamination and demolition, waste-site remediation, and …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the Panthers win over the Oilers, the controversy over Connor McDavid's absence for the Conn Smythe Trophy presentation, free agency speculation, Quinn Hughes winning the Norris Trophy, Jay's experience at Game 4 in Edmonton, and potential guests for the summer! Do YOU know how to fix the Leafs? DM us on …

This is the time of year when hundreds of interns descend on DOE sites around the country. They are eager and enthusiastic, ready to soak up new information gleaned from being out of the classroom and on the job. They are a critical part of the essential pipeline that will ensure the Department of Energy's Environmental Management program will have…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley give their preview of the Cup Final! The Edmonton Oilers take on the Florida Panthers to decide this year's Stanley Cup winner... and Jason is NOT fired up. The docs give their thoughts & predictions for the series, and Jay plans his trip to Game 4.By Dr. Jay Calvert

DOE’s Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Called the “Swiss army knife of Environmental Management”, the EMCBC is a multi-faceted organization, serving as the centralized hub for procurement, financial management, and technical support for DOE’s environmental management progr…

The Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1996! Were the Rangers victims of the President's Trophy curse!? Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the series win, the issues that brought down the Rangers (and Jason's big pay day), and give their predictions for the Cup Final.…

The Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program is more than tearing down aging, contaminated buildings. In this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report, we’ll take a look at another dimension of cleanup--the conversion of depleted uranium hexafluoride—or UF6--at Paducah, Kentucky, and Portsmouth, Ohio. A by-product of the conver…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley give their predictions for the second round, the turning point for the Rangers that made them into contenders, Bruins & Panther beating the sh*t out of each other (Marchand quite literally), and Jason's veggie burger mishap. Are the Oilers turning into the Leafs 2.0? Is this Joe Pavelski's last chance to win a Cu…

On April 27, 2024, more than 650 former workers at the historic K-25 gaseous diffusion plant in Oak Ridge, TN, came together for their first-ever reunion. As Daniel Dassow wrote in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, it was the first time many had driven their private cars into the complex, the first time they weren’t required to show a badge and perhaps …

IT'S CUP SEASON. Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley talk Toronto's inevitable playoff issues, Rangers sweeping the Caps, Alexis Lafrenière, Jason's bet on the Rangers, Bolts are out soooo Stamkos to Detroit!???, 80 classics, Vegas vs Dallas, and more perspectives on the first round!By Dr. Jay Calvert

Thousands of workers show up each day to advance the environmental cleanup mission at DOE sites around the country. They are talented and dedicated but for the most part their work goes unheralded without awards or accolades. In this week’s Gone Fission Nuclear Report host Michael Butler talks with a DOE official who has been singled out by the Sec…

The Department of Energy’s 17 national laboratories conduct research and development on some of the world’s most vexing challenges—from climate change to the origins of the universe. Most recently, six labs have turned their attention to speeding cleanup of underground tank waste at DOE’s Hanford site in Washington State. The labs are using $27 mil…

LA Kings legend Jim Fox returns for the playoff push! Dr. Jay Calvert & Jim discuss the Kings path to the playoffs, Akil Thomas' first game, the loss to the Jets, upcoming matchups with the Ducks, predictions for the west, facing McDavid, good pickups at the deadline for Colorado, his Cup prediction!…

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Avs beat writer Meghan Angley! The two discuss the Avs Cup run, Nathan MacKinnon's leadership role, the keys to this year's success, managing around injuries like Landeskog, the impact of role players like Josh Manson & Andrew Cogliano, the Avs PK line, their OT win over Pittsburgh, as well as her day-to-day, her path to …

The Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program is boosting a resurgence in the growth of nuclear energy. Cleaning up formerly contaminated land has created a new home for advanced reactor concepts that have become the centerpiece of the nuclear renaissance. In this week’s episode, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report examines how environmental…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL goalie John Blue! Who's got the goalie, or goalie tandem, to take them all the way this year? Blue and the boys discuss Shahob's beard, shrinkage, the strongest 1-2 goalie tandems, Bobrovsky, the tight race in the East, Shesterkin, the Red Wings slide, Demko, key moves at the deadline for Veg…

This month, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Located in Southeast New Mexico about 26 miles east of Carlsbad, WIPP was constructed for disposal of defense-generated transuranic--or TRU-- waste. WIPP is the nation’s only repository for the permanent disposal of TRU waste. In this week’s episode, Host Mic…

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with former NHL enforcer & current studio analyst for the Dallas Stars - Brent Severyn! Brent shares his thoughts on the hot Dallas Stars season, the impact of Joe Pavelski, the rise of Logan Stankoven, trade deadline speculation, current Cup contenders, his personal player transition from key player to enforcer role, winning …

As we near the end of Black History Month, in this week’s podcast host Michael Butler features the story of the Scarboro 85. In August 1955, 85 young African American students entered all-white classrooms in the Oak Ridge High School and the Robertsville Junior High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This desegregation stands as an important milestone…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with NHL Legend Jay Caufield! The docs talk to Jay about Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement ceremony, the Mario Lemieux effect, why there's only three jersey's retired in Pittsburgh, Jason's jersey retirement ceremony tradition proposal, stories of Jagr's legendary work ethic, injury management in the NHL, and…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Jacob Billington of The Hockey Writers! The docs check in with Jacob about the 2024 Ottawa Senators, Morgan Rielly's hit on Ridly Greig, Greig's empty-netter slap shot, Reilly's ensuing 5-game suspension, the Tkachuk brothers, Patrik Laine's recent exchange with a podcast over an insensitive remark, how…

Consistent, reliable Congressional funding is an essential element of success in the Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program. In this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast, host Michael Butler interviews two former members of Congress who were instrumental in creation of the Nuclear Cleanup Caucus in the mid-1990s. …

The Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program is now focused on 15 remaining sites around the country, down from 107 at the start of the program three decades ago. It is a multi-million dollar, multi-decade effort that depends on qualified contractors to get the job done. DOE is the largest civilian contracting agency in the federal gove…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey! The docs check in with Lyle about our friends north of the border - the Winnipeg Jets cut stars and keep elevating, what clicked for the Vancouver Canucks, why Calgary can't keep great players, Edmonton adds Corey Perry, Kris Knoblauch's three major changes that has …

In honor of our 300th Episode, Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley sit down with NHL Super Agent Pat Brisson! The docs chat with Pat about Patrick Kane's return from hip resurfacing surgery (an alternative option to a full hip replacement which involves shaving the damaged bone and cartilage from the femur, capping the bone with metal and popping i…

Every DOE community has local leaders who step up to advocate for funding and new missions and to hold the Department of Energy accountable for its cleanup obligations. These leaders take the time to educate themselves on site issues, get to know DOE leaders and members of Congress, and use their voices and influence to represent their communities.…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkeley chat with Detroit Red Wings Play-by-Play Announcer Ken Daniels! The docs chat with Ken about this year's Wings, his first impressions of Mickey Redmond, their chemistry in the booth, thoughts on the rebuild & current state of the team, current injuries & who will step up, the controversial hit on Larkin, goalie …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with LA Kings legend Jim Fox! In honor of Thanksgiving, the docs & Jim talk about the secret recipe of the LA Kings this year... from their bread & butter man Cam Talbot, the gravy Pierre-Luc Dubois (cuz you can put him anywhere), their league-leading Penalty Kill aka the STUFFING, and of course a hefty port…

In 2015, the United States welcomed its 409th National Park. Known as the Manhattan Project National Historic Park, it tells the story of the men and women who developed the atomic bomb that ended World War II. The Park features three key locations across the U.S.—Oak Ridge TN, Los Alamos NM, and Hanford WA. National Park Service Superintendent Wen…

In our last episode, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast examined the Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee’s decision to close in two years. This week, Department of Energy officials at Headquarters and two sites discuss the continuing need for CROs and the importance of community support in the success of DOE’s cleanup mission. Hear …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Detroit Red Wings Legend Darren McCarty! The docs chat with Darren about Stevie Yzerman's long term vision, thoughts on the 2023-24 Red Wings, and his charity Operation Valhalla supporting veterans! Are the Red Wings for real this year? Visit DarrenMcCarty.com & OperationValhalla.org to learn more about…

The Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee (CROET) recently announced its plans to close after three decades of successfully representing the Oak Ridge community with the Department of Energy. Why now? And what does this decision mean for the CROs that continue to operate in other DOE communities? Learn the answers in this week’s episode of…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the tragic death of former Penguins forward Adam Johnson. Adam was playing for the EHIL Nottingham Panthers on Saturday when his throat was cut during a collision with another player. The docs discuss the tragic situation and the need for neck protectors on the ice. Plus, they talk Oilers over the Flames …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley check in with Kristy Flannery of the Hockey News for an early-season Devils update! Kristy describes the feeling around the locker room in New Jersey after the start of the season, Jack Hughes, contending in the division, goaltending struggles, Brenden Smith, plus early Cup contenders, Oilers, and more! Find Kris…

HOCKEY IS BACK BABY! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are ready for the 2023-24 NHL Season! Connor Bedard mania has officially begun, is it warranted? Is Tampa Bay in trouble with Vasileskiy on LTIR? Is Rasmus Dahlin worth an 8-year $88 million dollar contract? Is Colorado in trouble without Landeskog? Are the Hurricanes poised for a Cup run? An…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL'er Ryan Wilson! Ryan & the docs discuss his career on the ice, his hard-hitting playing style, the aftermath of 7 concussions, how the speed is fundamentally changing the game, the instigator rule, his fortuitous trade from Calgary to Colorado, great spots in Windsor, Canada, his love for Fan…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and sportscaster Doug MacLean about his new book "Draft Day: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners Or Get Left Behind", releasing October 3rd! Pull up a chair and grab a cup of joe, Doug is telling stories - from how he acquired Kris Draper for $1, working for …

If you want job security and the feeling of doing something meaningful, the Department of Energy’s Environmental Management program is the place to be. That was the message of top government and industry leaders—and young professionals themselves—at the 2023 National Cleanup Workshop in Washington, DC. EM Senior Advisor Ike White says about half th…

Cleanup is essential. Budgets are tight. Partnership is imperative. That was the message delivered by two members of Congress at the National Cleanup Workshop in Washington, DC, last week. Hear Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) assess the current status of the Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program in this w…

This week's episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast features an in-depth interview with Stuart MacVean, recently retired President and CEO of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, DOE's lead environmental cleanup contractor at the Savannah River Site. MacVean looks back on his four decades in the nuclear industry and discusses the challenges…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Anaheim Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf & his son Ryder! The guys discuss Ryan's new role with the team as Coordinator of Player Development, Ryder's new role as Ducks Junior Reporter, Ryder's favorite interviews, the Getzlaf Golf Shootout Celebrity Golf Tournament to support Muscular Dystrophy, the physicali…

The Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast celebrates the American worker on Labor Day 2023. Our skilled crafts work daily in hazardous environments and all kinds of weather to carry out the EM cleanup mission. Sean McGarvey, president and CEO of North America’s Building Trades Unions, joins us on this week’s episode to thank these workers for all the…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley welcome back former NHL'er, NEW Anaheim Ducks color analyst & co-owner of the Long Beach Shredders - Emerson Etem! The docs & Emerson talk about his new role as color commentator for the Anaheim Ducks audio network Ducks Stream, playing and coaching thru slumps, player superstitions, his new podcast "Etem Up", th…

Jay x Jay! Dr. Jay Calvert chats with former Pens bruiser & current AT&T SportsNet Analyst - Jay Caufield! Exciting offseason for the Pens, and the Jay's are stoked! Jay & Jay discuss the BIG offseason for the Pens, and what this year will look like with an aging Crosby. Kyle Dubas named GM, Reilly Smith & Erik Karlsson skate into town, so where do…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Ryan & Greg from The Grind Line Podcast! It's an (almost)all Red Wings pod - Jason's happy place. The guys talk about Stevie Y's master plan, the Wings' playoff chances, who needs a breakout year, Andrew Copp post-core surgery, Robby Fabbri's knees, Alex Killorn to the Ducks, Jason's Cup pic, Guentzel's…

The Department of Energy's Environmental Management office spends a lot of time remediating the problems of the past. But that doesn't mean they don't have an eye on the future. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in EM's current push to electrify it's gasoline-powered vehicle fleet. In this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report, …

Environmental cleanup at Department of Energy sites is a family affair. Each day, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, uncles and nephews show up together to perform the hazardous tasks and myriad support services necessary to carry out one of the world’s largest environmental cleanup missions. In this week’s episode of th…

A controversial figure to this day, J. Robert Oppenheimer led the development and construction of the world's first atomic bomb. After World War II, his past communist leanings came to a head when his government security clearance was revoked after several contentious hearings at the height of the "Red Scare". In this week’s episode of the Gone Fis…

The Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program is complex, expensive and long-term. It requires federal oversight, experienced contractor management, a skilled workforce, continual funding from Congress, negotiations with regulators, buy-in and support from communities and stakeholders, and lots of careful planing. That planning is convey…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss a few draft results & the free agency frenzy! The docs discuss Rhinoplasty fights at the convention in Berlin, Gilligan's Island & other 70s tv shows, Stevie Y using the VGK model, Ducks taking Carlsson over Fantilli at No. 2, why the Kings traded for Pierre-Luc Dubois, Cam Talbot to the Kings, Quick to t…