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Energi TalksIs Trump a fascist?Journalist Markham Hislop interviews veteran American journalist Llewellyn King about his column, “Political Fear Stalks Law, Education, Journalism, Migration." While King says US President Donald Trump hasn't adopted the mantle of fascism, he governs like a fascist. Markham argues that that makes him a fascist whether he describes himself as one or not. A spirited, fascinating look at the descent of the United States into chaos.Dan Gardner's substack post, Is it Fascism?: https://dgardner.substack.com/p/is-it-fascism 2025-04-1938 min

Energi TalksShould we ignore Western Canada alienation?Journalist Markham Hislop interviews Professor Christopher Ragan, an associate professor and the founding Director of McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy, as well as the author of a recent op-ed titled, “Western alienation is real and cannot be dismissed.” Markham took the position that many of Alberta's issues with Canadian energy and climate policies are unfounded or overblown.2025-04-181h 11

The Legacy Through Land Podcast with Tyler MarkhamE1: The Introduction to The Legacy Through Land Podcast with Tyler MarkhamIn our very first episode, I’m kicking things off with a raw, honest, and fired-up introduction to the Legacy Through Land Podcast. I’m Tyler Markham, we’re laying the foundation for what this show is all about: helping you build generational wealth and impact through land ownership, management, and investing. This isn’t just another land podcast. We talk real business, real investing, and real life. I share my personal journey from a small-town outdoorsman to flipping 300+ houses and launching a land-focused business that’s all about impact. We also outline the structure of the show, prev...2025-04-041h 33

Yap Sesh PodcastEpisode 9: So You Want to Be a Content Creator? (ft. Jen Markham)Cosplayer extraordinaire joins Brooke and Sawyer to tackle the ins and outs of content creation, and what to expect when you become a creator!Follow Jen! YouTube - @jenmarkham TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jenmarkham?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_markham/ Come Yap with Us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/YapSeshPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yapseshpod Twitter (X) - https://www.twitter.com/yapseshpod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@yap.sesh.podcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 2024-09-111h 40

Energi TalksDeloitte report on impact of oil and gas cap is flawed - economistMarkham interviews energy economist and modeller Dr. Chris Bataille.Note: in the introduction, Markham incorrectly said that the Government of Canada commissioned the report. In fact it was the Government of Alberta.2024-06-2053 min

Energi TalksThe Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline debate, with Max FawcettMarkham discusses TMX, which is now transporting crude oil from Alberta to the West Coast, with award-winning columnist Max Fawcett. They discuss Markham's May 1 column, My TMX mea culpa. 2024-05-0352 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryBEING THE BELOVED!Suffering Anxiety? Triggered issues getting the best of you? Have you lost Faith but never gave up HOPE? Discover how to tap into your strengths that come from your weaknesses as today’s guest, Dr. Tim Fortescue shares his journey, techniques and experiences allowing you to reconnect and never give up hope. For nearly two decades, Dr. Tim Fortescue has been involved in ministry leadership in the church, community, and seminary settings. During this time, he has been impacted by life/spiritual coaches and mentors who have helped make life better. The impact others have ha...2022-09-3033 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryNew Good-Byes are NEVER easyIt's a new SEASON. A season of change and new goodbyes never being easy. September is a time for change for everyone preparing to go from summer to fall, kids starting preschool, elementary, middle or high school, and young adults going off to college as their parents become empty nesters. It's a time of change and a different goodbye for everyone. These goodbyes never get easier and they definitely do not have a one size fits all mindset. Today's guest, Jessica Hartwig, an Empowerment Life & Mindset Coach, will share her new goodbye, as she shares...2022-09-1533 min

Energi TalksUS right-wing Atlas Network funding pro-oil and gas activism in CanadaMarkham interviews Geoff Dembicki, investigative climate reporter and author of a July 18 Narwhal article, “How a conservative U.S. network undermined Indigenous energy rights in Canada.” He also has a new book, 'The Petroleum Papers' out in September.2022-07-2622 min

Energi TalksHow Alberta oil/gas can decarbonize AND transition to new net-zero productsMarkham interviews economist Chris Bataille about his new paper, "How the sector can decarbonize operations and develop new net zero products," for the Canadian Climate Institute. Link: https://climateinstitute.ca/scoping-papers/2022-07-2232 min

Energi TalksEV battery swapping taking off in ChinaMarkham interviews Shazan Siddiqi, technology analyst with the EV team at IDTechEx, about the new report, “Battery Swapping for Electric Vehicles 2022-2032: Technology, Players and Forecasts."2022-07-1527 min

Energi TalksRemoving carbon from bitumen is cheap, creates valuable feedstock for materials manufacturingMarkham interviews Warren Chung, professional engineer and president of Well Resources Inc., located in Calgary about his company's commercially viable process to remove asphaltines and other carbon-intense residue from Alberta oil sands bitumen. 2022-07-1526 min

Energi TalksHow much should governments own of Canadian power grids?Markham interviews energy economist Dr. Chris Bataille.2022-07-0621 min

Energi TalksThe good and the bad of Vaclav SmilMark Jaccard is the author of the 2020 book, “The Citizen's Guide to Climate Success: Overcoming Myths that Hinder Progress.” The Financial Post Markham quoted: https://financialpost.com/opinion/vaclav-smil-why-net-zero-2050-really-wont-work 2022-06-2734 min

Energi TalksClean energy Marshall Plan needed for developing countriesMarkham interviews Dr. Homi Kharas, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Center for Sustainable Development with Brookings Institution based in Washington, DC, about his Brookings policy brief: “A Global Sustainability Program: Lessons from the Marshall Plan for addressing climate change"2022-06-2726 min

Energi TalksGlobal economy more prosperous if we invest in energy transitionMarkham interviews Matthew Stewart, director in the Economics and Financial Advisory group, at Deloitte Canada about the firm's new report, “The Turning Point.”2022-06-2526 min

Energi TalksCanada's energy minister explains transition challenges, opportunities - exclusive interviewMarkham interviews the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s natural resources minister, about Canada and the global energy transition. They talk about technology disruption, electrifying Canada's economy while doubling or tripling power generation, what the transition means for energy workers, what to do about Alberta and the Canadian oil and gas industry, and the role of hydrogen in the energy future.2022-06-1622 min

Energi TalksBuckle up, the global energy system is being DISRUPTED!Markham interviews Werner Antweiler, director, Sauder School of Business Prediction Markets, associate professor and chair, Strategy and Business Economics Division, chair in International Trade Policy, University of British Columbia.2022-06-0825 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryBalanced Empowerment through Physical TherapyDo you need a PHYX? Are you feeling balanced physically, mentally and beyond? Have you ever thought physical pain could indicate there is an imbalance? Today’s guest, Dr. Hannah Sutter-Balke, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (“PT”) and Certified Athletic Trainer who earned both of her degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares her “Leap of Faith” and the importance and empowerment of balance through Physical Therapy. Our choices and taking a “Leap of Faith” can impact and transform our lives. Learn how Dr. Hannah chose the right decision that was best for her...2022-05-3048 min

Energi TalksCommunity-owned power utilities electrifying US economyMarkham interviews Paul Zummo, manager of policy research and analysis, American Public Power Association.2022-05-2422 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryBack to the BasicsWhat a difference WE could make TOGETHER if we were to go back to the basics of the simple key elements of saying, "Please and Thank You." Do you remember when you were young and your parents or guardian would say, “What do you say?” And your response was, “Please” or “Thank you!” I was taught to always say please, thank you and to be kind. If we looked hard enough, we would definitely see kindness all around the world. However, unfortunately we would also see the opposite. I’ve witnessed lately the lack of respect, those kind words or...2022-05-1512 min

Energi TalksThe Big Switch: Why Canada's electricity system must be bigger, cleaner, smarterMarkham interviews economist Jason Dion, Mitigation Research Director, Canadian Climate Institute, about the new report, “The Big Switch.” Making Canada’s electricity system bigger, cleaner, and smarter.2022-05-1152 min

Energi TalksAlberta cleantech could create 170,000 jobs by 2050Markham interviews John Rilett, vice president, innovation and cleantech at The Delphi Group, and one of the authors of the report, “Alberta Energy Transition” for Calgary Economic Development. 2022-05-0323 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryVoices-19 Their Legacies Live OnBrenda E. Cortez is a living kidney donor to another mom, which is what inspired her to write her first children's book. She is the creator of Howl the Owl© (plush owl and book series) and his special message of Help Others With Love. Brenda's experiences have sparked her passion to make a difference in the world through her books, including her latest non-fiction book, "Voices-19", and now the stories she helps others bring to life. Today’s guests, Brenda Cortez and Gina Sirico, give a voice to those we lost to Covid-19. Their legacies wil...2022-04-3039 min

Energi TalksCan oil and gas use digital tech to forge a low-carbon future?Markham interviews Geoffry Cann, an oil industry veteran, expert on digital technology, and author of the new book, “Carbon, Capital, and the Cloud: A Playbook for Digital Oil and Gas.”2022-04-2134 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryThe GIFT of an 'Open Vision'Today's guest, Kat Hitzeman is a Coach and a leader in prophetic art, healing art and ministry. Along with her work as a professional artist in bronze casting, painting and photography, she leads prophetic art workshops, and women’s retreats. Kat is an ordained pastor and an incredible GIFT of an 'Open Vision'. As Kat continued to heal herself, God revealed through an "Open Vision" how to create "Beauty for Ashes" from her own ashes to beauty, while helping other women. She took a leap of faith, is blessed every time she takes a step, as God co...2022-04-1534 min

Energi TalksGreen Teacher Magazine and evolution of green educationMarkham interviews Ian Shanahan, the editor of Green Teacher Magazine.2022-04-0523 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MarySuccess Follows a Leap of Faith When You See the SignsAre you a SEEKER of Life Balance? Do you follow your instincts? Do or would you take a Leap of Faith into the unknown? Could you move across the country without a job or home? Today’s guest, Ruth Busalacchi had a vision, followed her instincts and took some bold moves that changed her life. Listen to how Ruth shares her journey and how signs kept confirming decision after decision. While listening to Ruth’s journey, you begin to connect the dots and understand that not every bold move is b...2022-03-3040 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryI AM - FASTINGDo you believe the TRUTH of who you are? Do you FAST? How would you rate your Spiritual Life on a scale 1 to 10 with 10 being the highest? What is getting in the way of deepening your Spiritual Life? Discover some simple ways to deepen your Spiritual Life from your Host, Mary Markham. How do you react to the "I AM" Statements you may have come across on social media? Ever wonder what the big deal about I AM Statements are? Before “I AM” Statements were a “thing” all over...2022-03-1512 min

Energi TalksPBS host Llewellyn King on energy crisis, Russian invasionMarkham interviews long-time energy journalist Llewellyn King, host of PBS' White House Chronicle, about his storied 66-year career, the global energy crisis, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 2022-03-1031 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryVALUE YOUR TEENAs February is Heart Health Month we continue to discuss the importance of a healthy heart through the difference between knowing and not knowing your teens love language. Does your teen feel valued? Are you struggling with understanding your teen? If so, listen as today’s guest, Jessica Hartwig, shares the importance of knowing her daughter’s love language and how her relationship got better and healthier. This makes for better relationships, hearts full of love while setting healthy boundaries and having stronger communications. Take aways: Ask for Permission Know what’s in y...2022-03-0146 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryA BITTERSWEET VALENTINE'S GIFTHappy Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day! What better gift to give someone on Valentine’s Day than their HEART! And, I’m not talking figuratively, I’m talking physically! If you were told at the age of 16 that you had a congenital heart defect called Transpositions of the Great Arteries and needed a heart transplant would you still look at life through a positive lens and believe that “Someone else has it worse than me?” Hailey Steimel is 25, an AUTHOR of "A Heart on Valentine's Day" and an incredible uplifting young woman who lo...2022-02-1433 min

Energi Talks2022 a bumpy ride for energy transition, but smoother sailing aheadMarkham interviews Albert Cheung, head of analysis for BloombergNEF about his recent commentary, “Hold Your Nerve: Energy Transition Risks and Red Herrings in 2022.”2022-02-1021 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryThere is a WAY OUT! Redeem & RestoreThere is a Way Out! Today’s topic is tough, it’s not a pretty picture, easy to comprehend or understand, but when we educate ourselves, we can all help! Any one of us can use our time, talent and/or treasures to help women who have gone through Sex Trafficking. We want to help these women, who once felt rejected, lonely, desperate for love, abandoned, and shameful, to feel loved, supported and guided as they see the light of HOPE along their new journey. Listen to today’s guest, Krista Hull share her own journey of wantin...2022-01-3044 min

Energi TalksIs America's 125-year old power grid ready for the 21st century?Markham interviews Dr. Gretchen Bakke, assistant professor, university of Toronto and author of "The Grid."2022-01-2748 min

Energi TalksCan America's power grid run 100% on wind, solar with enough storage?Markham interviews Jennie Jorgenson, energy systems engineer with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado and the principal researcher for the latest phase of the Storage Futures Study, which modelled the effects of large-scale adoption of storage technologies on power grids.2022-01-2721 min

Energi TalksExxonMobil's net-zero "ambition" by 2050 ain't greatMarkham interviews Dr. Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg energy and climate journalist, about ExxonMobil announcing an “ambition for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050” on Jan. 18.2022-01-2524 min

Energi TalksWhy isn't Canada modelling changes to electricity systems?Markham interviews energy systems modeller Dr. Taco Niet, a professor in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, British Columbia.2022-01-2428 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryRelationship RecoveryAre you asking yourself how to stay in a relationship through recovery? Struggling with reconnecting with self? Others? And, trying to trust and set healthy boundaries without losing sight of your own interests? Today’s guest Leslie MacNabb, owner of Rise with Recovery, is a leading Holistic Self-Care and Relationship Coach who shares her relationship journey through recovery. While in a relationship with a man who struggled with addiction and then entered recovery, Leslie utilized the wisdom of yoga, holistic wellness and her own gifts to create calm and resilience in her life and...2022-01-1540 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryThe Power of "PLAY"Today's guest Brandon Wetzstein has a passion for unlocking the innovation and creative potential in others. Listen to Brandon's secret behind the HOW and WHY his is so important to him. Brandon is an insanely curious and positive person. He tends to be overly optimistic, amazingly curious and looks for the silver lining in things and loves learning new things. Being that optimistic, curious and positive person, Brandon looks deeper to find ways to improve, save time and be efficient, especially in the workplace. Brandon uses Design Thinking and Lego Serious Play. These...2021-12-3039 min

Energi TalksDo foreign-owned oil/gas companies unduly influence Canadian climate policy?Markham interviews Dr. Gordon Laxer, Political Economist, professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, founding Director and former head of Parkland Institute from 1996-2011, and co-author of a new study, “Posing as Canadian: How Big Foreign Oil captures Canadian energy and climate policy.”2021-12-1647 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryPASSION, PURPOSE & PRIORITIESWhat are YOU passionate about? What's YOUR purpose? What does being balanced mean to you? Are you looking to build a community? Want to be heard? Share your PASSION for a PURPOSE? Listen how today's guest, THE MAYOR of Podcast Town, Elzie Flenard, shares his PASSION for a PURPOSE and his "WHY" he created Podcast Town and how he can help you! And, get a mic in Elzie's hand and he is in his element. This incredible guy has a passion to tell stories that educate, motivate, inspire, and transform lives and...2021-12-1534 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryIt's All in Perspective!It’s that time of the year when we all have different perspectives on many topics and lately there have been many questions and diverse reactions that lead me to being called to do a Podcast on Perspective. Many people get excited about the holidays, the planning, the get-togethers, decorations and so on. Yet, it isn’t the same for everyone. There are many people who are suffering from loss, loneliness or illness and they would rather hide than celebrate the holidays, especially with happy people. Their internal sadness is so deep they don’t know ho...2021-11-3016 min

Energi TalksNuclear power not a short-term fix for climate changeMarkham interviews Dr. Allison Macfarlane, director of the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia, chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 2012 to 2014, about her July, 2021 Foreign Affairs op-ed, "Is Nuclear Power the Way Forward to Combat the Climate Crisis?"2021-11-2921 min

Energi TalksMaking sense of the electrification of transportationMarkham interviews Stacy Noblet, senior director, Transportation Electrification, for global consultancy ICF, about her recent blog post, “How electric vehicles can drive our clean transportation future.”2021-11-2229 min

Energi TalksCOP26 post-mortemMarkham interviews Prof. Matthew Hoffmann, co-director of the environmental governance lab at the University of Toronto.2021-11-2225 min

Energi TalksChina's energy crisisMarkham interviews Dr. Michal Meidan, director of the China Energy Programme at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and author of the paper “China’s power crisis: Long-term goals meet short-term realities.”2021-11-2224 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryPeeling Away to Finding a PurposeIn this episode, Jennifer Wescott shares her incredible SURRENDER Starting Over story with Mary Markham. It's a true test of Faith and being her authentic self as she peels away the layers to find her purpose. She felt God pushing her to face fears and be vulnerable. Pushing through to find purpose in everything, expect the unexpected and know that life sometimes is not what you would expect. Trusting God and the process was her opportunity to let go and begin her new starting over journey. Listen how she discovered that timing is everything, and...2021-10-1548 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryChange & Transition Bring Opportunity - Listen To Your DesiresHave you ever thought how one personal decision made early on in life, would have the biggest impact later on in your professional life? Today’s guest, Jessica Hartwig, has a heart of gold and her genuine care for others shines through her “LIV IN VISION” business as a Holistic Concierge Life Coach. Listen to how Liv In vision serves others and how her “foster adopted” story began and changed her life forever! Adoption took on a whole new meaning for Jessica. What began as a decision, a well thought out process, research, communication and a decision to move fo...2021-09-3034 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and Mary'Meh' to MAGNIFICENTAre you DOING for everyone else? Living a secondhand life? Today’s guest, Amanda Ewin shares with Mary Markham what she thought was normal at the time, how her busy life was a life of doing for everybody else and became exhausting. She had to ask for help. Amanda hired a coach, and interesting enough, thought the coach would help her with time management without being told, “You’re doing too much.” And, of course, immediately thought this was the wrong person to help her. Amanda discovered she needed someone to help her look at all the...2021-09-1537 min

Energi TalksTony Seba rethinks climate changeMarkham interviews Adam Dorr of RethinkX, an independent think tank co-founded by Tony Seba and James Arbib, about the new study, "Rethinking Climate Change."2021-09-0834 min

Energi Talks7 "feedback loops" speeding up the energy transitionMarkham interviews Kingsmill Bond of Carbon Tracker about a new report, "Spiralling Disruption," which describes seven feedback loops that are driving disruption in the energy system. 2021-09-0825 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryImposter to InvincibleIn this episode, Mary Markham’s guest, Sam Ferres, shares how she struggled with confidence her entire life. She remembers back when she was about three or four years old and actually remembers doubting herself quite a lot. What she thought was being shy and an introvert, was that she had real confidence issues and anxiety from moving to five different schools, witnessing bullying and trying to fit in. She suffered insomnia during her teen years, which led to suffering with imposter syndrome, everyone else is better and has it all figured out. This caused her to wo...2021-08-3031 min

Answers and Solutions with Jess and MaryOWN YOUR LIFEWhen you STOP caring about other people’s opinions, you OWN YOUR LIFE! HONOR YOUR JOURNEY Listen to how today’s guest Ashley Maas went from jobless, no income with 1 year old twins, feeling unfulfilled, lost, scared and truly afraid of the unknown, to being a single mom with three beautiful children, and an obsession with personal development that lead her to becoming a successful entrepreneur. This amazingly single mom was tired of feeling shame and guilt for wanting more out of her life, so she took steps, invested into herself, and started buil...2021-08-1532 min

Energi TalksThe future of BC Hydro and the BC electricity systemMarkham interviews Dr. Mark Jaccard, professor and director of the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Vancouver’s Simon Fraser University and appointed to the 9-member expert committee that advised BC Hydro during the recent Phase 2 review. 2021-07-1644 min

Energi TalksEV beats ICE hands down on carbon emissions, says GREETMarkham interviews Jarod Kelly, principal energy systems analyst at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago, about GREET (Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies) model that the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board - and 43,000 other users - use to compare vehicle emissions in the United States.2021-07-0322 min

Energi TalksHow will America retrofit its building stock to reach net-zero?Markham interviews Andy Frank, an energy efficiency industry expert, president of Sealed, a retrofitting company based in New York, and a board member of Alliance for Clean Energy New York.2021-06-2129 min $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastHow the Electric Mercedes was Made - Interview with the minds behind itChristoph Starzynski and Wolfgang Würth from Mercedes Benz join Dan Markham to discuss Mercedes' leap into the electric car space and how their first vehicle came to be. The trio discuss early iterations of the car and what they've learned over the past few years designing the EQS. They also dive into the topics of: battery life, charging infrastructure and how to compete in a ever-expanding electric market.Thanks to Mercedes Benz and Wolfgang and Christoph for taking the time to talk with us and give us exclusive access to the new Mercedes EQS!Wat...2021-06-1051 min

Energi TalksNew Alberta oil sands Net-zero by 2050 plan unpacked and explainedMarkham interviews economist Kevin Birn of IHS MarkIt about the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative launched on June 9.2021-06-0930 min

Energi TalksHydro's main value is not electricity generation, but storage for renewablesMarkham interviews Emil Dimanchev, PhD candidate at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, about his co-authored paper, “The role of hydropower reservoirs in deep decarbonization policy,” recently published in the journal Science Direct.2021-06-0733 min $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastHow To Become a Successful YouTuber with Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverythingDan Markham is joined by longtime friend and YouTube collaborator Zack Nelson to chat about how they got started, challenges they faced along the way and reasons they've succeeded in the YouTube world. Zack shares who inspired the name, "JerryRigEverything" for his channel and what his original channel name was. (hint: he really liked Mtn. Dew!) Dan and Zack talk all about working with brands and knowing when to turn down offers, even when they're lucrative. This was a fun conversation! Watch the video version of this podcast! Subscribe to our podcast YouTube channel here!B...2021-06-0255 min

Energi TalksCanadian greenhouse gas dilemma: What to do about Alberta?Markham interviews Dr. Douglas Macdonald, senior lecturer emeritus, School of the Environment, University of Toronto, about his book, CARBON PROVINCE, HYDRO PROVINCE: THE CHALLENGE OF CANADIAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE FEDERALISM.2021-05-2746 min $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastHow to Grow Your Social Media Following with Hunter DeVriesWhat is the best way to grow your social media accounts and make money from the platforms? Hunter DeVries joins Dan Markham to chat about the What's Inside team and how the channel has grown over the years. They also share some fun memories of how they solved problems in real time to get videos filmed, produced and shared properly on social media. Hunter joined the team as an intern out in college and has helped our social media accounts thrive! Watch the video version of this podcast! Subscribe to our podcast YouTube channel here!F...2021-05-2758 min $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastGMC Electric Hummer is Here! Interview with the DesignersDan Markham is first joined by Brian Malczewski, Exterior Design Manager for the Electric Hummer. Sitting at the GMC plant in Detroit, MI, they go into detail on how/why decisions were made in the design process and how they wanted to stay true to the heritage of the Hummer but make it modern for the ever-increasing electric world. Dan then speaks with Andy Oury, Engineering Team Lead for Battery Packs, about the battery and the rigorous testing and design that went into its creation.Thanks to GMC and Brian and Andy for giving us exclusive access to...2021-05-2036 min $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastIs This the Next SpaceX Astronaut? with Eli BurtonDan Markham is joined by Eli Burton to discuss all that's going on in the digital world. The guys start by talking about Eli's comic book series, "The Adventures of Starman" and how it came to be and then go on to discuss NFT's and how they seem to be taking a hold of the art and card world. Later they discuss Tesla and the future of the company and how Elon Musk tends to be at the forefront of the technology world. They finish off their conversation with an immersive chat on SpaceX and the space program...2021-05-181h 09

Energi TalksUganda and the energy transition: Supporting sustainable diversification in AfricaMarkham interviews US Energy Association acting executive director Sheila Hollis and senior program coordinator Elise Voorhis about the agency's recent work helping Uganda modernize and grow the country's electricity system. 2021-05-1328 min $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastFrom Life in the NBA to Working in the YouTube World with Matt SanchezMatt Sanchez started working for What's Inside nearly 3 1/2 years ago and there have been a lot of fun memories along the way. But how did Matt find his way to What's Inside and the YouTube world? Dan Markham chats with his employee about his career path, transitioning to YouTube and projects they've worked on together. They then talk all about Matt's experience working for the Utah Jazz and his memories and observations from the NBA.Watch the video version of this podcast! Subscribe to our podcast YouTube channel here!Subscribe to our What's Inside channel...2021-05-051h 04 $What\'s Inside? Podcast$ What's Inside? PodcastTalking Sports Cards with The Sports Card InvestorHow does a tech investor from Atlanta, GA become one of the top sports cards investors in the industry? Geoff Wilson from The Sports Card Investor joins Dan Markham to discuss all things sports cards and shares his insights on trends and strategy. Dan and Geoff share their favorite players and whose cards they like to invest in. What is the future of NFT's and NBA Top Shot? Will digital highlights replace traditional cards? This was a very fun conversation for sports fans and investment buffs alike. Thanks to Geoff for taking the time to talk - be...2021-04-2845 min

Energi TalksTD Bank study says 50%-75% of Canadian oil/gas workers could lose jobs by 2050Markham interviews TD Economics economist Francis Fong, co-author of "Don’t Let History Repeat: Canada’s Energy Sector Transition and the Potential Impact on Workers.2021-04-2724 min

Energi TalksDecarbonization pathways for Latin AmericaMarkham interviews Dr. Chris Bataille, an associate researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations, located in Paris.2021-04-1628 min

Energi TalksRooftop solar economics: cost vs. valueMarkham interviews Behnam Zakeri, research scholar with the Integrated Assessment and Climate Change Research Group about his co-authored paper, "Policy options for enhancing economic profitability of residential solar photovoltaic with battery energy storage."2021-03-3127 min

Energi TalksIndia faces big decarbonization challenges - studyMarkham interviews economist Dr. Vaibhav Chaturvedi of India's Council on Energy, Environment, and Water about his recent paper, "Peaking and Net-Zero for India’s Energy Sector CO2 Emission."2021-03-2834 min

Energi TalksGeeking out on innovation diffusion theoryMarkham interviews Dr. Christina Hoicka, associate professor in sustainable energy economics, about her team's work developing a model to explain the diffusion of low-carbon innovations. 2021-03-2439 min

Energi TalksOntario's broken electricity systemMarkham interviews Prof. Mark Winfield, an expert in sustainable energy and environmental policy, about the crisis in Ontario's electricity, including the absence of provincial government climate and energy policy.2021-03-1926 min

Energi TalksComing soon: The electric utility of the futureMarkham interviews utility veteran Val Jensen about the electric utility of the future. New technologies, changing consumer needs, and climate policies are just some of the forces transforming the current utility business model. 2021-03-1126 min

Energi TalksA just decarbonizing of the American energy systemMarkham interviews Steve Pacala about the co-authored study, "Accelerating Decarbonization of the United States Energy System," which identifies key technological and socio-economic goals that must be achieved to put the United States on the path to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The report presents a policy blueprint outlining critical near-term actions for the first decade (2021-2030) of this 30-year effort, including ways to support communities that will be most impacted by the transition.2021-02-2832 min

Energi TalksUSA, China, Europe and the clean energy "arms race"Markham interviews Barbara Finamore, senior attorney and Asia Director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, about her Oxford Energy Institute article, "Clean tech innovation in China and its impact on the geopolitics of the energy transition."2021-02-2730 min

Energi TalksNet-zero US economy not difficult or expensive - studyMarkham interviews economist Prof. Jim Williams of the University of San Francisco about his co-authored paper, Carbon-Neutral Pathways for the United States.2021-02-2152 min

Energi TalksManaging the energy transition: Pathways to Canada's net-zero futureMarkham interviews economist Jason Dion of the Canadian Institute for Climate Choices about his new report, "CANADA'S NET ZERO FUTURE: Finding our way in the global transition." 2021-02-1039 min

Energi TalksTime for the United States to compete with China in global clean energy financeMarkham interviews Dr. Johannes Urpelainen about how China has become the leading financer of wind, solar, and other green energy projects. They also discuss China's Belt and Road Initiative and why China continues to finance and operate coal power plants in developing countries around the world.2021-01-1625 min

Energi TalksCarbon pricing is over-hyped and not nearly enoughMarkham interviews Dr. Danny Cullenward, Stanford energy economist and lawyer, and co-author with Dr. David G. Victor, of the new book, "Making climate policy work." 2021-01-0835 min

Energi TalksPacific NW electricity going carbon free without natural gas?Markham interviews Ben Kujala, director of power planning for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council based in Portland, Oregon. They discussed the extent to which natural gas should be relied upon as a "bridge fuel” as the Pacific NW considers the right mix of wind, solar, storage, nuclear and hydropower to provide carbon-free energy at an affordable and reliable level.2020-12-2228 min

Energi TalksElectricity sector responsible for all of American emissions reductionMarkham interviews Dr. Thomas Rowlands-Rees of BloombergNEF about US greenhouse gas emissions falling, but only because of the switch away from coal in the power generation sector.2020-12-1626 min

Energi TalksKlein vs Hislop: Battle climate change like it's WWII?Markham debates climate activist and academic Seth Klein about his new book, "A GOOD WAR: MOBILIZING CANADA FOR THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY," which argues that governments should direct economic activity to lower greenhouse gas emissions just like Canada did to support its military commitment during World War II.2020-12-0443 min

Energi TalksWind, solar adoption will soar during 2020s - IEAMarkham interviews Heymi Bahar, the International Energy Agency's senior analyst for renewable energy markets and policy and lead author for "Renewables 2020 Analysis and forecast to 2025." Correction: the study was released on Nov. 10, not Nov. 17 as Markham says at the start of the conversation.2020-11-1634 min

Energi TalksGermany's Energiewende shows transitions are damned difficultMarkham interviews Dr. Gunther Bachmann, a former director of the German Council for Sustainable Development, about the challenges posed by his country's energy transition plan, the Energiewende.2020-11-1030 min

Energi TalksTony Seba: Electric revolution by 2030?Markham interviews "rethinker" Tony Seba about his study, "Rethinking Energy 2020-2030: 100% Solar, Wind and Batteries is Just the Beginning." 2020-11-0732 min

Energi TalksElectricity market reform: No energy transition without itMarkham interviews Prof. Josh Rhodes of the University of Texas at Austin about big changes coming to global electricity markets. He uses examples drawn from the United States and Markham contributes information from the reporting he has done about Canadian (especially British Columbia and Alberta) markets. 2020-11-0632 min

Energi TalksCalifornia's 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandateMarkham interviews Dr. James Sallee, economist and associate professor in the department of agricultural and resource economics, University of California, Berkeley. 2020-10-3028 min

Energi TalksBiden's plans for US energyMarkham in conversation with New York-based Ed Crooks, chair of Americas for Wood Mckenzie, about what a Joe Biden presidency might mean for the American energy sector, including oil and gas. 2020-10-2729 min