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The Atomic Show Podcast includes interviews, roundtable discussions and atomic geeks all centered around the idea that nuclear energy is an amazing boon for human society.

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The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is best known for its nuclear engineering and pioneering reactor testing programs. Somewhat lesser known is the Lab’s cutting edge research in all other energy sources including wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, biom... more

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) was born in 1949 as the National Reactor Testing Station after the Atomic Energy Commission decided they needed a place to test controlled nuclear fission power systems. Before being taken over by the AEC, the land was... more

MARVEL, a creative acronym meaning Microreactor Applications Research Validation and EvaLuation, is a trail blazing reactor development program designed to help the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the nuclear industry remember how to build and op... more

The U.S. military has a strong and growing interest in using small and micro nuclear reactors as a means of reducing logistics challenges and improving operational resilience. They like nuclear reactors for their ability to operate independently of t... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Bragg-Sitton
Associate Laboratory Director, Energy & Environment Science & Technology Directorate at INL
Idaho National Laboratory
Episode: Atomic Show #350 – Dr. Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy & Environment Science & Technology, INL
Josh Gillespie
Chief Operating Officer of the National Reactor Innovation Center
National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC)
Episode: Atomic Show #349 – Josh Gillespie, COO National Reactor Innovation Center (NRIC)
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude
Marvel Micro Reactor Program Lead
Idaho National Laboratory
Episode: Atomic Show #348 – Abdalla Abou-Jaoude MARVEL Program Lead
Dr. Jeff Waksman
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and the Environment
U.S. Army
Episode: Atomic Show #347 – Dr. Jeff Waksman, Project Pele and Project Janus
Greg Piefer
Founder and CEO of Shine Technologies
Shine Technologies
Episode: Atomic Show #346 – Greg Piefer, CEO and Founder, Shine Technologies
Bobby Gallagher
CEO and CTO of Deployable Energy
Deployable Energy
Episode: Atomic Show #345 – Bobby Gallagher, CEO Deployable Energy
Jarret Adams
Founder and CEO of Full On Communications
Full On Communications
Episode: Atomic Show #344 – Jarret Adams, Founder Full On Communications
Yasir Arafat
CTO, Co-founder of Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics
Episode: Atomic Show #343 – Yasir Arafat, CTO Aalo Atomics
Christo Liebenberg
President, LIS Technologies
LIS Technologies
Episode: Atomic Show #342 – Christo Liebenberg, President, LIS Technologies

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Rod Adams
Host of The Atomic Show

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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Atomic Show #350 – Dr. Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy & Environment Science & Technology, INL
Q: What keeps you at INL after so many years, and what motivates cross-disciplinary work?
A culture of learning, variety, and the chance to work on diverse energy challenges keeps the guest engaged. The environment supports moving beyond a single tech silo, encourages questions, and fosters collaboration across national labs and universities, which drives innovation and personal growth.
Atomic Show #350 – Dr. Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy & Environment Science & Technology, INL
Q: Why not rely on nuclear to do all energy work in every scenario?
Nuclear provides baseload and high reliability, but different regions have varied demand profiles and complementary technologies (renewables, storage, hydro, gas-fired peaking). The guest argues for a diversified mix and for using storage and heat-to-power pathways to match demand, improve efficiency, and reduce costs, rather than trying to rely on a single technology.
Atomic Show #346 – Greg Piefer, CEO and Founder, Shine Technologies
Q: How does Shine view the role of tritium breeding and fuel cycle in early fusion deployment?
Tritium breeding is essential for a cost-competitive fusion economy. Shine believes initial plants will be DT and will breed tritium from lithium until large-scale baseload fusion can operate with a self-sustaining tritium supply.
Atomic Show #346 – Greg Piefer, CEO and Founder, Shine Technologies
Q: What does TAM stand for and why did Shine focus on markets other than the largest TAM?
TAM stands for total addressable market. Shine chose to focus on markets with the best unit economics and faster path to commercialization to prove the technology in real markets before chasing the enormous but harder-to-align energy TAM.
Atomic Show #345 – Bobby Gallagher, CEO Deployable Energy
Q: What does the control system look like—remote operation or on-site operators?
The reactor is designed with flexible control options: it can be monitored on site with local control, or remotely controlled depending on the customer's cyber posture and regulatory approvals; it supports centralized fleet control if multiple units are deployed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Atomic Show

What is The Atomic Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technically rich show focused on nuclear energy, its technologies, policy, and deployment. Episodes often center on innovative reactor concepts, fuel cycles, regulatory evolution, and industry storytelling, with guests ranging from startup founders and engineers to regulators and advocates. The conversations tend to combine practical engineering detail with strategic business and policy implications, making it valuable for listeners — including executives, researchers, and investors — who want to understand what it takes to bring next-gen nuclear ideas to market. A standout aspect is the regular emphasis on speed to deployment, safety, and the role of private capital and storytelling in advancing a nuclear ecosystem, often framed by hands... more

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2. Josh Gillespie
3. Abdalla Abou-Jaoude
4. Dr. Jeff Waksman
5. Greg Piefer
6. Bobby Gallagher
7. Jarret Adams
8. Yasir Arafat

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