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The QTS Experience

Dave McCall
Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence
Liquid Cooling
Nuclear Power
Infrastructure Masons
Digital Monroe Doctrine
Europe
Sovereignty / Jurisdictional Control
Open Compute Project
Construction
Gigawatt Era
Workforce Development
AI Data Center Industry
Interconnection
Modularity
Mexico
ASHRAE
Modular Construction
Data Center
Latency

The most valuable commodity on earth today is data. How we make it, use it, move it & protect it. Join David McCall as he invites guests from all industries to talk about how they use data to drive their business & innovation in their market.

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Most people think the cloud floats. Saurav Roychoudhury, a Capital University economist, ran the numbers on Ohio’s data centers and found concrete, copper, and a whole lot of jobs. We get into ripple effects, why community trust is the real bottlenec... more

Join us for a live discussion from Truist Park at the 2026 Atlanta Conn3ct Data Summit where we discuss the very real challenge of educating and attracting the work force of the future.

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Cosme Garcia didn't plan to work in data centers — a project manager got sick, somebody asked him to fill in, and three decades later he's still here, still curious, and still trying to be the least smart person in the room. We talk about wrenches, w... more

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Bill Kleyman, CEO of Apolo, says the gigawatt era is here, and our industry has to grow up fast. We get into power as a relationship, the new physical security frontline, why every data center is becoming an AI data center, and what bravery actually ... more

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Najee Gatson
Director of Corporate Work Study at Crystal Ray Atlanta Jesuit High School
Crystal Ray Atlanta Jesuit High School
Episode: Ep 249. The Atlanta Conn3ct Data Summit 2026
Chloe Place
Brand strategy lead associated with CODIS Holdings
CODIS Holdings
Episode: Ep 249. The Atlanta Conn3ct Data Summit 2026
Melinda Brumfield
Senior Director at Black Box
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Episode: Ep 249. The Atlanta Conn3ct Data Summit 2026
Cosme Garcia
Data center professional with extensive experience in facilities and IT integration
Data center industry professional
Episode: Ep. 248: Cosme Garcia - A Wrench Still Beats a Backflipping Robot, and Other Useful Truths
Bill Kleyman
Co-founder and CEO of Apolo; data center and AI infrastructure expert
Apolo
Episode: Ep. 247: The Gigawatt Era Is Here: Bill Kleyman on Power, Bravery, and Fearless Curiosity
Ojonimi Bako
CEO of Kaya, leader focused on AI-driven construction infrastructure
Kaya
Episode: Ep. 246: Building the Infrastructure of Humanity: Ojonimi Bako on AI, Construction, and Purpose
Ivo Ivanov
Interconnection and AI expert; involved with DICX
DICX
Episode: Ep245: Ivo Ivanov: AI, Interconnection, and Why Latency Is the New Currency
Rob Coyle
Leader at Open Compute Project Foundation
Open Compute Project Foundation
Episode: Ep244 Rob Coyle - Stop Hoarding Your Tech - Why a Bigger Pie Beats a Secret Recipe
Jason Coe
Guest discussing leadership and data-center execution
Episode: Ep243: Jason Coe on the People Chain – Making sure your team actually cares about the mission

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Good source of information on real data science

    This podcast comes from some knowledgeable and experienced pros with a real talent for identifying important trends in data science and communicating to a wide variety of audiences. I'm looking forward to learning more.

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Ep 238: Dan Golding: SMRs, Fusion, and Why Your Data Center is Just a Cold White Box
Q: What is the most likely energy mix for data centers in the near term and why?
Utility power remains the top priority due to reliability and price, with a growing role for behind-the-meter gas plants and, in the longer term, potential fusion or SMR solutions as grid interconnection and cost factors improve.
Ep240: Brian Smith: Nuclear’s Sexy Glow—The Exquisite Power Fueling the AI Revolution!
Q: How is the private sector collaborating with government to accelerate deployment?
Public-private partnerships like the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) and DOE funding help de-risk designs, pilot deployments, and regulatory readiness, while bipartisan support in Congress and executive actions push NRC evolution and fuel-cycle investments to ensure a domestic supply chain.
Ep240: Brian Smith: Nuclear’s Sexy Glow—The Exquisite Power Fueling the AI Revolution!
Q: What are the biggest obstacles to widespread nuclear deployment today?
The three major obstacles are fuel availability, workforce, and the supply chain; regulatory evolution is also critical, but the broader economic and logistical challenges have been the main bottlenecks. Moving toward SMRs and factory fabrication helps address these by reducing upfront costs and construction timelines.
Ep 242 Roy Illsley: The Digital Independence Era— Your Local Infrastructure is Your Competitive Edge
Q: So how would you describe the current state of data center market in Europe at a high level?
Europe is moving from a traditional, centralized model toward more region- and country-specific sovereignty approaches, with growing emphasis on local ownership, tailored regulation, and strategic placement to balance security, power availability, and speed of deployment.
Ep241: David Quirk — Liquid Cooling Chaos, AI Reality, and the Future of Data Centers
Q: What is the fundamental difference between liquid cooling and immersion cooling, and why does it matter for data center design?
Liquid cooling involves circulating a coolant to heat exchangers and cold plates (often near the GPU) to transfer heat efficiently, while immersion cooling submerges components directly in a dielectric fluid. This distinction matters because it affects hardware compatibility, heat transfer efficiency, maintenance practices, and the overall architectural layout of the data center.

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The show centers on data-driven business and infrastructure, with a clear emphasis on data centers, AI, energy, and interconnection. Episodes feature senior operators, engineers, researchers, and industry strategists who unpack how data moves, how modern facilities are evolving (from AI-enabled telemetry to modular and open-standards ecosystems), and how policy, power, and partnerships shape the data economy. Notable strengths include access to practitioners at the cutting edge of data-center design, power strategy, and industry collaboration, plus thoughtful takes on sustainability, security, and the societal impact of large-scale digital infrastructure. Listeners can expect practical insights, real-world case studies, and forward-looking ... more

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5. Bill Kleyman
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