Best Mike CArmel Podcasts (2025)

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EP243 Three Sensors, One Strategy: Making Maintenance Truly Smart With Kevin Weaver from SmartAC (October 2025) 35:07

3d ago35:07

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Episode Quotes from Kevin Weaver: "If we can quantify delivered capacity on the air side, we can work our way back to what's happening on the refrigerant side." "We don't have to diagnose everything remotely — we have to be great at saying, 'there's a problem,' and prioritizing action." "Even the best design can be wrecked at installation. Executio…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E08 - The Price of Release 33:50

6h ago33:50

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S03E08 - The Price of Release - Part one of the Season Three finale, and the closing chapter of Book One: The Burden of Oath.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E07 - Ashes and Oaths 32:04

23h ago32:04

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Episode S03E07 - Ashes and Oaths - Sharael confesses more than she should. Cullen’s trust hangs by a thread. And when she calls upon her god, the silence that answers may be worse than wrath.By Mike Carmel

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EP242 Give Every Heat Pump a Cell Phone - Predictive HVAC with Thalo Labs With Brendan Hermalyn (October 2025) 34:38

10d ago34:38

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QUOTES from the Episode "Instead of landlines everywhere, give every heat pump a cell phone and let it call home." "We're seeing close to 40% of heat pumps undercharged or leaking—no wonder callbacks are high." "What gets measured gets managed." — often attributed to Peter Drucker (fitting this data-driven shift) Brendan Hermalyn (CEO/founder, Thal…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E06 - Oaths in Ashes 32:13

9d ago32:13

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Sharrel’s truths burn in the firelight. Cullen’s fury threatens to break their bond. Oath and trust stand on the edge of ash.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E05 - Confessions 28:30

8d ago28:30

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Cullen struggles with DagGar’s strangeness, Sharael’s secrets, and the cost of truth. Krista’s training brings her closer to choices she can’t take back.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E04.55 - FallFest 13:59

11d ago13:59

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Episode S03E04.55 DagGar's FallFest AdventureBy Mike Carmel

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EP241 Hydronics, Storage, and a Single Box: Berlin Raj's Totex Vision (September 2025) 37:26

13d ago37:26

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Totex co-founder Berlin Raj joins Eric and "Overkill Bill" to unpack a single-box, hydronic monoblock system that combines space conditioning, domestic hot water, pool heating, thermal + lithium storage, EV charging integration, and backup power. Born from Berlin's lifelong tinkering (and many shocks), the idea: stop wasting condenser heat—capture …

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E04.5 - Tanbar's Great Idea 9:37

13d ago9:37

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Tanbar's Great IdeaBy Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E04 - Road Talk 33:00

14d ago33:00

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Saundra’s strength wanes, her requests sharpen… and DagGar reveals more than anyone expected. In the Garden, Krista steps closer to choices that feel heavier than steel.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E03 - The Succubus’ Request 34:45

14d ago34:45

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S03E03 - Saundra’s truth unfurls. Her request may bind Sharrel and Cullen to more than they can bear. Krista discovers steel is not just weight at her hip — it’s a burden that shapes her fate.By Mike Carmel

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EP240 Run Into the Fire: Curiosity, VRF, and the Rise of Roman Baugh (October 2025) 48:54

20d ago48:54

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Quotes from the Episode: "If it helps one person, then it's worth its weight in gold." —Roman "Stop asking 'What if I fail?'—ask 'What if I'm amazing at this?'" —Roman "I ran into the fire and rescued my future self." —Roman (riffing with Bill) Roman Baugh—third-generation tradesman, educator at Kalos Services, and prolific HVAC content creator—joi…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E02 - The Forsaken One 38:36

21d ago38:36

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Sharael and Cullen dive into Sansa and why they are there. Saundra’s fury ignites, her fangs bared, her wrath nearly breaking them. Outside, wolves prowl. Inside, truth and terror entwine.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S03E01 - THE SIREN'S GRIP 36:16

22d ago36:16

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Sharael and Cullen step into Sansa, the First Inferno. Wolves howl, stars double, and a siren’s grip threatens to drain more than strength.By Mike Carmel

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EP239 Psychrometrics, Mobile Apps, and the Future of HVAC with Carmel Software (September 2025) 32:06

27d ago32:06

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Stephen Roth—founder of Carmel Software and current owner of Hands Down Software—joins Bill and Eric to trace a multigenerational journey from a 1920s Ohio roofing firm to modern HVAC software that powers everyday field work. Stephen shares how family roots in commercial roofing and energy management shaped his path as a mechanical engineer and cod…

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EP238 From Talk to Proposal: NOSO's Take on Ethical, Measured Sales With Winston Chi (September 2025) 37:52

1M ago37:52

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"Use AI to augment people, not replace them." "Windshield time is 30% of a tech's day—let's turn it into sales prep." "Proposals should translate specs into homeowner value—comfort, savings, and choices." In this episode, recorded live from the NCI Summit 2025 in Round Rock, TX, Bill and Eric sit down with Winston Chi, co-founder of NOSO Labs, to e…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E12 - The First Inferno 30:12

1M ago30:12

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EPISODE S02E12 - The First Inferno — Cullen and Sharael stumble into Sansa, a realm of legend where sky and stars collide and wolves haunt the dark. As Sharael reveals the truth of the Cataclysm, a hypnotic stranger confronts them—her touch promising more than pain. The Infernos are real, and escape may cost everything.…

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EP237 From Data to Decisions: Tools, Demos, and Takeaways from NCI With ELK and Bill (September 2025) 33:58

2M ago33:58

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Some quotes: "When we treat the house as the biggest duct, comfort and performance finally line up." "Field data becomes financial data the moment a homeowner decides—so it has to be right." "If you can't measure it, you can't improve it." — often attributed to Lord Kelvin Fresh back from the early-September NCI Summit in Austin, Bill and Eric reca…

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EP236 Details Matter, but So Does the Big Picture A Conversation with Lisa White of PHIUS (August 2025) 44:15

2M ago44:15

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Lisa White, Associate Director of PHIUS, to explore the evolving world of passive building. Lisa shares her journey into building science, her role at PHIUS, and how the organization has grown from a niche movement into a force shaping multifamily and affordabl…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E11 - Threads of the Novi Mundi 23:32

2M ago23:32

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EPISODE S02E11 - Threads of the Novi Mundi - The journey presses onward, but not without weight. Questions hang heavy, choices test resolve, and the road ahead is never as simple as it seems. In this chapter of The Dark Razor Chronicles, threads tighten and the silence itself demands a cost.By Mike Carmel

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EP235 Counter-Culture, Catharsis, and Craft: Nathan Orr on Kalos, Blue Rabbit, and Beyond (August 2025) 34:49

2M ago34:49

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric and Bill welcome Nathan Orr, Sales Director at Kalos and co-founder of Blue Rabbit. Nathan is candid, reflective, and unfiltered, sharing how his creative process—whether through writing late-night reflections or even experimenting with unconventional podcast settings—helps him process emot…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E10 - Edges and Lines 28:26

2M ago28:26

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The Dark Razor Chronicles – S02E10: Edges and Lines - In the stillness after bloodshed, Cullen and Sharael wrestle with the spoils of survival—gold that feels like poison, and choices that cut deeper than steel. Elsewhere, Dan and Krista face the consequences of the company they’ve chosen to keep, their path no less tangled with peril.…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E09 - Blood and Lines 29:02

2M ago29:02

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - S02E09 - Blood and Lines - Steel meets shadow as Cullen and Sharael face their harshest trial yet, while Krista and Dan learn what it means to stand their ground when lines are drawn. In a world where instinct says run, some lessons demand you hold fast.By Mike Carmel

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EP234 Heat Transfer and Heart: What 40 Years in HVAC Can Teach Us All With Mike Uselof (July 2025) 34:51

2M ago34:51

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome longtime HVAC instructor Michael Uselof, who shares his remarkable journey from answering a humble job ad in 1983 to becoming a passionate educator with the United Association (UA). Michael reflects on the value of learning through hands-on experience, the evol…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E08 - Distant Thunder 23:31

2M ago23:31

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The Dark Razor Chronicles — Season Two, Episode Eight: Distant Thunder - A morning fire turns to chaos as Cullen and Sharael face their first true battle. Krista Smithy and Dan walk the harder path of silence and discipline, where even the knock at a door can sound like distant thunder.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - Episode S02E07 - The God Who Turned Away 28:26

2M ago28:26

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The Dark Razor Chronicles – S02E07: The God Who Turned Away - By firelight, truths slip out in ways neither Cullen nor Sharael expected. Shadows of faith and doubt stir between them, even as the night itself waits, silent and heavy. Meanwhile, Krista and her brother Dan set out to forge a path of their own.…

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EP233 Thermal Cameras, AI, and Comfort: HomeBoost's Big Idea with Selina Tobaccowala (July 2025) 37:34

2M ago37:34

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On this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are joined by seasoned tech entrepreneur Selina Tobaccowala, founder of HomeBoost.com, to discuss a new consumer-driven solution that brings energy comfort diagnostics into the modern era. Selina, whose background includes co-founding Evite and serving as President/CTO…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E06 - Threads in the Dark 25:29

2M ago25:29

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EPISODE S02E06 - Threads in the Dark - As the fire burns low, trust is tested in silence and memories surface that refuse to fade. Cullen and Sharael walk the edge between loyalty and doubt, while Krista’s tale reminds us that even a locked door can’t keep the dark from slipping in.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E05 - The Fourth Branch 24:16

2M ago24:16

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S02E05 - The Fourth Branch - Cullen’s training takes a darker turn as the Fourth Branch reveals its true weight. By the fire, unspoken truths surface, and the night offers no easy answers. Meanwhile, Krista’s tale continues in the shadows, where comfort never comes without a cost.By Mike Carmel

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EP232 Dry Air Done Right: The Art and Science of Dehumidification With Nikki Krueger (July 2025) 44:02

3M ago44:02

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In this engaging episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser chats with Nikki Krueger, National Sales Manager and building science advocate at Santa Fe (a Thermastor brand), often dubbed the "Queen of Dehumidification." They explore the science and application of dedicated dehumidification in homes and buildings across various climate…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E04 - Through the Razor's Edge 28:01

3M ago28:01

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S02E04 – Through the Razor’s Edge - The bond between Cullen Aven and Sharael Maldeen is tested as the weight of oaths and choices presses harder than ever. Shadows gather, trust wavers, and the Razor reveals more than either expected.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E03 - The Price of Passage 20:58

3M ago20:58

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EPISODE S02E03 - The Price of Passage - Every journey demands a toll — but not all costs are paid in coin. Cullen and Sharael find themselves far from home, struggling to reconcile duty with doubt. Old histories resurface, uneasy truths press between them, and the Razor’s weight grows heavier with every choice. What lies ahead is more than a path a…

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EP231 Reimagining HVAC Sales: How Eden Is Modernizing the Home Upgrade Journey with Josh Koplin (July 2025) 37:40

3M ago37:40

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn welcomes Josh Koplin, co-founder of Eden (https://e-denhomes.com), to talk about how digital tools are reshaping the HVAC sales experience. Josh shares his unique journey from building power plants in Japan—where he was immersed in a heat pump-centric culture—to co-founding Eden, a company aimed …

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E02 - THE WEIGHT OF KNOWING 29:57

3M ago29:57

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Episode S02E02 - The Weight of Knowing - Cullen’s path deepens as questions rise and truths press closer to the surface. A chapter of reflection, restraint—and the weight of what remains unspoken.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S02E01 - The Razor Sings 25:25

3M ago25:25

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Season Two, Episode One: The Razor Sings - Season Two begins. A new setting. A shifting path. A silence broken by steel and memory. As old forces stir, one truth becomes clear: not every blade is quiet.If you're new to the story, we recommend starting with Season One, Episode One. For returning listeners—welcome back. The blade remembers.…

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EP230 Beyond Smoke and CO: The Case for Natural Gas Alarms with Marc A. Adams (July 2025) 51:31

3M ago51:31

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"Incidents drive policy. Policy drives law." – Marc A. Adams "You don't want to do the Scooby-Doo dance if you smell gas—evacuate and call 911." – Marc A. Adams "An electronic nose is a better solution than relying on your own." – Bill Spohn In this compelling episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser speak with Marc …

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E08 - CONTINGENTIAM 19:26

3M ago19:26

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Episode 8: Contingentiam - A forgotten spell stirs, and the past refuses to stay buried. As Cullen and Sharael delve deeper into the mysterious tome, the lines between fate and design begin to blur. Glyphs react. Pages shift. And choices once made echo into the present.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E10 - THE CONTINGENCY 26:35

3M ago26:35

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Episode 10 – Contingentiam - A spell long buried begins to take shape. Cullen faces a test of trust as Sharael prepares to unlock what has remained sealed for generations. Lines are drawn, choices made—and the path forward begins to shimmer.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E09 - THE SPELL CASTERS BURDEN 29:10

3M ago29:10

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Episode 9: The Spellcaster’s Burden As Sharael delves deeper into the secrets of the Contingentiam, Cullen begins to glimpse the depth—and danger—of true magic. But precision has a price, and casting even a single spell may change everything. Ancient techniques, forbidden knowledge, and fragile trust collide as the cost of failure becomes clear.…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E07 - THE SEAL BENEATH 31:32

3M ago31:32

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Episode 7: The Seal Beneath - A hidden chamber. A forgotten emblem. A name that refuses to be remembered. As old pages are turned, time begins to stir. Cullen Aven and Sharael Maldeen find themselves face to face with truths neither expected—and consequences neither yet understands. Some seals are meant to be broken. Others… to be endured.…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E06 - THE LAST POINT 31:00

3M ago31:00

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Episode 6: The Last Point - Deep beneath the mausoleum, Cullen Aven confronts the mysterious Sharael Maldeen—and the truth behind his family's generations-old oath. As the amulet’s glow intensifies, so too does the weight of legacy, trust, and unanswered calls. Secrets stir, time bends, and the voice of the blade begins to speak.…

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EP229 Smart Sensors, Healthy Patients: The Future of Healthcare IAQ with Renee Jacobs (July 2025) 30:48

3M ago30:48

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"IAQ is no longer just a maintenance issue—it's a strategic lever for improving patient outcomes and financial performance in healthcare." "Saving a single dollar in energy for a hospital is like generating twenty dollars in patient revenue." "The big message: it's not as big a lift as it used to be. Smart IAQ solutions are now turnkey and data-dri…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E05 - ECHOES OF THE OATH 24:24

3M ago24:24

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Episode 5: The Oath Forgotten Two amulets. One oath. And a truth too heavy to bear. As Cullen searches for answers, Sharael reveals fragments of a past long buried—one that challenges everything Cullen thought he knew about time, legacy, and his family’s sacred charge. But when magic lingers and memory cuts deep, what does it mean to be Oath Taken?…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E04 - THE PAST DOES NOT SLEEP 28:12

3M ago28:12

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🗡️ Episode 4 – The Past Does Not Sleep A sealed door. A forgotten name. And a confrontation neither of them were ready for. Cullen Aven comes face to face with a woman out of time—and she wants answers. But some truths were never meant to sleep quietly… or wake peacefully. A reckoning two centuries in the making begins. — Subscribe, rate, and explo…

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E03 - BURIED UNTRUTHS 28:19

3M ago28:19

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Episode Three: Buried Untruths - Cullen Aven defies his oath and descends beneath his family’s land, uncovering a secret sealed for generations. Meanwhile, the goddess Arael reveals the cost of forging a legend—one soul split, one blade bound, and a legacy etched in blood.By Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E02 - THE CHAMBER 25:03

3M ago25:03

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Episode Two: The Chamber - Cullen Aven explores the secrets of his family’s oath, and a goddess falls to the Garden. Two destinies. Two stories. And the stream of time flows. See the Novel Series @ mikecarmel.caBy Mike Carmel

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THE DARK RAZOR CHRONICLES: STREAMCAST - EPISODE S01E01 - SHARAEL MALDEEN 16:44

3M ago16:44

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Episode 1: Prologue – Sharael Maldeen - A wounded Magis emerges from teleportation into a dying winter, where one misstep in a sacred duel could doom her mission. The Costa Novacula—an ancient blade of immense power—has passed into the wrong hands, and the Game has begun.By Mike Carmel

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EP228 GRIT Camps: Where Trades Meet Transformation with Leilani Orr and Ty Branaman (July 2025) 53:50

3M ago53:50

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser sit down with two passionate leaders from the GRIT Foundation—Executive Director Leilani Orr and Head of Training Ty Branaman. Together, they unpack the origin story, purpose, and transformative impact of GRIT Camps, which introduce youth to the skilled trades in…

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EP227 From Toolbelt to Trainer: Adam Mufich's HVAC Journey (June 2025) 34:16

4M ago34:16

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In this wide-ranging episode, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome longtime HVAC pro and educator Adam Mufich to the podcast. Adam shares his unique path through the industry—from growing up in a third-generation HVAC family and starting his own company, to becoming a trainer at the National Comfort Institute (NCI). The trio dives into how social med…

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EP226 Three Miracles and a Heat Pump: Fixing Retrofit Policy from the Ground Up with Abhi Katamneni & Nate Adams (June 2025) 57:09

4M ago57:09

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In this insightful episode, Bill and Eric are joined by Abhi Katamneni from Efficiency Canada and Nate Adams, also known as the House Whisperer, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of home performance, policy, and how HVAC contractors can play a central role in the electrification and decarbonization of housing. Abhi shares lessons from h…

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