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Nuclear Barbarians

Emmet Penney
Nuclear Energy
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Emmet Penney talks to experts, workers, journalists, and scholars from all over the world about nuclear energy, energy issues, culture, and society. Subscribe to the Substack to get the newsletter and the podcast sent directly to your inbox: www.nuclearbarbarians.com. This podcast is supported by the Foundation for American Innovation.

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In today’s episode, I got to talk about something near and dear to my heart (nuclear waste reprocessing) with Carl Perez of Exodys Energy, a nuclear waste reprocessing company. Carl is a wealth of knowledge, as you’ll hear in the episode. We discuss ... more

Today I’m joined by Julie Kozeracki, the Chief Investment Officer of the Energy Dominance Financing Office, which serves as the Department of Energy’s bank. We talk about her admiration for Admiral Hyman Rickover, the nature of the EDF, financing lar... more

For this episode, my guest is Jeff Waksman, whose official title is Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. That’s a long title. In brief, he’s trying to get microreactors built for the US Army via ... more

One of the best parts of running this podcast is the chance to learn about aspects of the nuclear industry I know little about. Today’s guest, the President and CEO of United Clean Up Oak Ridge, taught me all about remediating nuclear sites. UCOR, th... more

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Recent Guests

Reed Clay
President of the Texas Nuclear Alliance
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Episode: Texatomica ft. Reed Clay (Texas Nuclear Alliance)
Jake Jurewicz
Co-founder and CEO of Blue Energy
Blue Energy
Episode: Reactors by the Bargeful by Jake Jurewicz (Blue Energy)
Craig Fuller
CEO and founder of Freightwaves
Freightwaves
Episode: Moving the World ft. Craig Fuller (Freightwaves)
Tyler Bernstein
CEO of Zeno Power, innovator in nuclear energy applications
Zeno Power
Episode: Seafloor, Icecap, Moon ft. Tyler Bernstein of Zeno Power
Matt Loszak
CEO and co-founder of Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics
Episode: Tickling the Dragon ft. Matt Loszak of Aalo Atomics
Scott Lathrop
Founder of Native Nuclear, advocate for tribal energy perspectives.
Native Nuclear
Episode: Nuclear for Seven Generations ft. Scott Lathrop of Native Nuclear
Ari Brown
Former junior officer in the submarine fleet and founder of Bellwether LLC
Bellwether LLC
Episode: Sounding the Depths ft. Ari Brown of Bellwether LLC
Joe Klecha
Chief Nuclear Officer at The Nuclear Company with extensive experience in nuclear project management
The Nuclear Company
Episode: No Sleep Til Fleetscale ft. Joe Klecha of The Nuclear Company
Andrew Kirima
Member of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, advocate for nuclear energy
Texas Nuclear Alliance
Episode: Lone Star Nuclear ft. Andrew Kirima

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Emmet Penney
Host with a focus on nuclear energy, infrastructure, and industry developments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Great show

    Love this pod, very interesting. One presenter, John, talks in too halting a manner, but the show is always intelligent & stimulating.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Enough Trump.
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Content far better than audio

    Excellent content, but the audio in the April 28, 2002 episode with Chris keefer was terrible. Keefer’s sounded like an intercom and the host’s like he was at the bottom of mineshaft. Still, I’ve learned a ton from this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nspalms
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent Addition to a Vibrant New Movement

    There's a growing pro nuclear movement and this podcast has great interviews with most of the major figures.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canman0
    United States4 years ago
  • Check out the book "Man and Atom" by Glen Seaborg. Covers the world of possible applications for Nuclear. A really good book. Posted by Dan Belenky.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Danno
    4 years ago
  • A forum of the gods

    Listened to every episode. Wow. Another nuclear energy podcast speaking up for an optimistic, abundant future

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan A Pickering
    United States4 years ago

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Audience appreciates bold, optimistic treatment of nuclear energy and practical industry insights.
Some episodes have noted audio issues but valuable content remains highly informative.
Fans highlight the lineup of expert guests and cross-industry perspectives as a key strength.
Listeners praise the show for intelligent, stimulating interviews and deep technical context.

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Moving the World ft. Craig Fuller (Freightwaves)
Q: How did COVID change our assumptions about supply chains?
COVID highlighted the fragility of supply chains, making people aware of their vulnerabilities and how dependent modern civilization is on these systems.
Seafloor, Icecap, Moon ft. Tyler Bernstein of Zeno Power
Q: What are some of the hurdles that you're coming across as you start to deploy?
The company is facing challenges including the path to mass production and crossing the 'Valley of Death' for government contracts and scaling production, along with policy issues surrounding indemnification and nuclear liability.
Seafloor, Icecap, Moon ft. Tyler Bernstein of Zeno Power
Q: Can we talk with greater specificity about what some of the seabed or space or Arctic applications look like from Zeno Power?
Zeno Power is looking into lunar landers, rovers, and maritime power systems to operate continuously for extended periods, mainly in environments like the lunar night where solar power is ineffective.
Sounding the Depths ft. Ari Brown of Bellwether LLC
Q: How do you reach out to someone in utilities or industrial work?
You can reach out to me at my email, ari at bellwether.llc.
Sounding the Depths ft. Ari Brown of Bellwether LLC
Q: What has helped you from that experience? What have you taken with you that has enabled other things in your life?
I think that work ethic and a deep understanding of material have empowered me to tackle new problems without worry because I know I will understand them eventually.

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What is Nuclear Barbarians about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting tech and policy show centered on nuclear energy, energy systems, and their broader cultural and societal implications. Across episodes, conversations span state-level nuclear initiatives, innovative reactor concepts, supply chains for critical infrastructure, and cutting-edge applications like underwater acoustics, radioisotope power, and mass manufacturing of power plants. The discussions frequently spotlight regulatory landscapes, workforce development, energy security, and the alignment (or tension) between public perception and scientific realities. A hallmark is interviewing engineers, executives, policymakers, and researchers who bring practical experience and bold ideas to accelerating a reliable, low-carbon future. Th... more

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