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Nuclear Barbarians

Emmet Penney
Nuclear Energy
English Civil War
Hobbes
Luther
Philosophy
Nominalism
Calvinism
Materialism
Absolute Monarchy
Enlightenment
Descartes
Erasmus
Leo Marx
The Great Gatsby
Huckleberry Finn
Journalism
Modernity
Scientific Revolution
Petrarch
Reformation

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: nuclearbarians.substack.com/ www.nuclearbarbarians.com

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Zeno Power, a cutting edge nuclear company, is making batteries powered with Strontium 90 for niche deployment cases: the moon, the arctic, and the seafloor. I got to pick Zeno cofounder and CEO Tyler Bernstein’s brain about their exciting new techno... more

Matt Loszak, the cofounder and CEO of Aalo Atomics, joined me to talk about Aalo’s progress rolling SMRs off the factory line. We get into Aalo’s test reactor at Idaho National Labs, a DOE path toward approving nuclear designs, how Trump’s nuclear ex... more

There are so many exciting developments in the nuclear space, I can hardly keep up. And not just in the realm of reactors. Kurt Terrani, the CEO of Standard Nuclear, joined me to talk about his new company and its ambitions for TRISO fuel. For me, th... more

On today’s episode, I spoke with Scott Lathrop, the Founder and Chief Executive Director of Native Nuclear. Like me, Scott sees nuclear power as a multi-generational infrastructure investment that serves as a sheet anchor for healthy communities and ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Aubrey Sitterson
Writer of the comic "Free Planet"
Image Comics
Episode: (bonus episode) FREE PLANET ft. Aubrey Sitterson
Spencer Klavan
Editor at The American Mind and Claremont Review of Books, and host of the Young Heretics podcast.
The American Mind
Episode: Light of the Mind, Light of the World Ft. Spencer Klavan
Grant Dever
Resident fellow in energy at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity
Episode: Unburdening Energy Prosperity ft. Grant Dever

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Emmet Penney
Host and creator known for bringing diverse voices to discuss nuclear energy and cultural issues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 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 Kingdoma year 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 States3 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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Listeners appreciate the intelligent discourse and the wide range of topics addressed, showing a clear interest in both technical and cultural dimensions of nuclear energy.
There is excitement about the perspectives presented from distinguished experts, highlighting the unique combination of science, policy, and philosophy.

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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.
Lone Star Nuclear ft. Andrew Kirima
Q: What's your origin story with regard to nuclear energy?
Andrew Kirima discusses how he first became pro-nuclear through a high school chemistry class and got involved in the nuclear industry through deep tech venture capital.

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Focused on addressing the complexities surrounding nuclear energy and cultural issues, the content covers an array of engaging themes crucial for understanding current energy debates. Topics such as energy security, modernization of nuclear policies, and the philosophical interplay between science and spirituality often take center stage, enriched by insights from experts in various fields. Notably, the discussions spill over into cultural analyses including the interplay of cinema and energy policy, which is a unique angle not commonly explored in other forums. The podcast presents a platform for critical thought and diverse perspectives, aiming to both inform and intrigue listeners by leveraging dialogues with influential figures in the n... more

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Recent guests on Nuclear Barbarians include:

1. Tyler Bernstein
2. Matt Loszak
3. Scott Lathrop
4. Ari Brown
5. Joe Klecha
6. Andrew Kirima
7. Aubrey Sitterson
8. Spencer Klavan

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