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Cool Air, Hot Takes

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Building Information Modeling
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Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes, the podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun. Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry, two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship, this show is your go-to for the latest in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends. Charlie is a building-systems exper... more

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Latest Episodes

Today, Autodesk’s Director of Product Management, Ian Molloy, joins hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry to explore how digital design is transforming the built environment. We dig into where building information modelling (BIM) is heading, what truly ... more

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We’re back with another data-center-deep-dive - this time with Jason Espeseth, Principal Electrical Engineer at Geronimo Power. Together with hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry, Jason breaks down the rise of “bring your own power” data centers and ex... more

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We’re back! And we’ve gone big for the first episode of season 3!

Today, Ali Heydari, Director of Data Center Cooling and Infrastructure at NVIDIA, joins hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry to unpack how AI “factories” are reshaping data center desi... more

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Today on Cool Air, Hot Takes, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry sit down with Mike Fierro, Supply Chain Products Manager at SourceBlue (Turner Construction), to unpack how the biggest projects actually get done. From pre-purchasing chillers and gene... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Molloy
Director of Project Management at Autodesk
Autodesk
Episode: How Virtual Design is Changing Construction
Jason Espeseth
Principal Electrical Engineer at Geronimo Power
Geronimo Power
Episode: Bring Your Own Power: Fuelling Data Centers
Ali Heydari
Director of Technical Design at Nvidia, expert in data center cooling technology
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Episode: NVIDIA’s Ali Heydari on the AI Revolution
Mike Fierro
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Episode: Supply Chain: Explained
Zach Zentz
Technician Productivity Manager at Trane
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Episode: The Future of HVAC Techs
Sam Brown
Chief Development Officer at Serverfarm
Serverfarm
Episode: Data Centers: Hot Servers, Cool Solutions

Hosts

Charlie Jelen
Co-host and HVAC professional with a focus on advanced building systems and sustainable solutions.
Dan Gentry
Co-host and Applications Engineer specializing in efficient HVAC system design.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Great Job

    Great job guys. Love the chemistry and the pace. Not easy to keep HVAC interesting, but you did a nice job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ma234ran567
    United States7 months ago
  • Make HVAC fun again

    Super engaging and fun podcast that keeps even the non-tech listeners like me interested!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ba_pa
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing

    Great podcast. Love the back and forth between Charlie and Dan. Looking forward to more from them!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KBRock223
    United States9 months ago
  • Smart and funny

    A great podcast to stay up to date on the latest hvac trends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chilly mcfreeze-a-lot
    United States9 months ago
  • Edge of Greatness

    The best way to keep up on what’s happening in the HVAC space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ActivitySales
    United States9 months ago

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Reviews highlight the high-quality insights provided by industry experts, making it a valuable resource for professionals looking to stay current.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and chemistry between the hosts, who manage to make technical HVAC topics entertaining.
The podcast is praised for being informative while maintaining a fun and light-hearted approach, successfully captivating even those less familiar with HVAC.

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The Future of HVAC Techs
Q: What does a day in the life of a technician look like?
Zach explained that technicians maintain equipment, perform start-ups, and respond to service calls, always adapting to new challenges.
The Future of HVAC Techs
Q: What are some of the biggest challenges that our industry is facing on the technician front?
Zach emphasized that the number one challenge is the availability and numbers of technicians, highlighting the decline in trade schools.
Data Centers: Hot Servers, Cool Solutions
Q: What do you think is the future of cooling technology in data centers?
There may be a shift towards rear-door heat exchangers and close-coupled air-cooling, which might be safer compared to liquid cooling methods.
Data Centers: Hot Servers, Cool Solutions
Q: What do you think one of the hurdles to siting data centers is?
Latency is a major driver for site acquisition, but there are also the challenges of real estate development and friendly municipal regulations.

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The podcast features engaging discussions centered around the latest trends and technologies in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Hosted by two seasoned professionals with over 30 years of combined experience, episodes cover a wide range of topics including the evolution of HVAC systems, the integration of AI in the industry, and innovations in energy efficiency. The hosts not only provide valuable insights into technical aspects of HVAC but also share practical tips for engineers and contractors, accompanied by amusing anecdotes from their professional lives. Listeners can expect in-depth interviews with industry experts, making it a go-to resource for those interested in HVAC advancements and sustainability efforts.

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