Best Stephen Lacey Podcasts (2025)

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S5 E25: No Berts Allowed | Tiffany Haddish, Antonia Lofaso + LeeAnn 1:39:31

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Bert’s out and LeeAnn is IN... along with a guest chef (Antonia Lofaso) and everyone’s favorite –Tiffany Haddish. Antonia’s making a summer pasta and a delicious ice cream sundae for the ladies while they talk about lady things, alpha men, and colonics. Follow Tiffany: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhaddish Antonia: https://www.instagram.com/chef…

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S5 E24: Bert’s Assistants Spill Secrets | Andrew, Peter + Kyle 1:25:28

8d ago1:25:28

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My former and current assistants, Andrew Hobson, Peter Juliano + Kyle Shaffer, come by the kitchen to relive some of their favorite memories of the road. We make our bus specialty, Snee-Sny-Snackers, out of all the Something’s Burning leftovers from the week and toast to the upcoming tour. It’s a roast of ME, some of the comedians that I travel wit…

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Planning the grid to meet future energy demand | A discussion on the future of the grid, AI, energy innovation, and delivering the electricity supply we will need in the coming decades 1:11:07

8d ago1:11:07

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The grid “is designed for the core components - supplying electricity - but we are definitely pushing it to its limits,” says Melissa Lott, Partner for energy technologies at Microsoft*. The electricity grid has been described as one of the greatest achievements of human civilisation, because of its complexity, scale, and essential role in our soci…

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S5 E23: Reliving My WWE Choke Slam Debut with Grayson Waller + Austin Theory 1:37:34

15d ago1:37:34

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WWE stars Grayson Waller + Austin Theory stop by the kitchen for a recap of my WWE Monday Night Raw appearance with Tom... and bask in the glory of my epic choke slam. I make a traditional Australian brekkie and we chat about Aussie women, a wrestler’s diet, and why Emily Sears and I blocked each other. Purchase tickets to WWE’s biggest event of th…

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S5 E22: Oz The Mentalist’s Mind Games Make Bert Cry 1:23:50

22d ago1:23:50

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Oz the Mentalist swings by the kitchen – and it does not disappoint. My sister, Kottie, her podcast partner, Sam, and their sons are all wowed by the mind games… and the crab legs.Follow Oz the Mentalist:https://www.instagram.com/ozthementalistCheck out Sam and Kottie’s podcast “Don’t Worry About It” https://www.instagram.com/dontworryaboutitpodcas…

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What will energy look like 5 years after the 'Big Beautiful Bill?' The Energy Gang report from 2030. 1:14:57

23d ago1:14:57

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In this episode, we take a trip in a time machine, five years into the future. 2030 has been set as a deadline for many climate goals, and is a milestone for checking progress towards a low-carbon energy system. Ed Crooks, Amy Myers Jaffe and Melissa Lott imagine themselves five years from now, and look back at how the US energy industry has change…

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S5 E21: Little People Make Good Hot Sauce! | Brad Williams + Chris Porter 1:36:50

29d ago1:36:50

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Comedians Chris Porter and Brad Williams stop by the kitchen for some Haitian Hot Chicken… and we’re putting Brad’s new hot sauces to the test. We also talk about Gallagher 2, Harvey Weinstein, and a bunch of other problematic topics. Check out Brad’s tour + hot sauce: https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com Check out Chris’ tour: https://www.chrisporte…

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S5 E20: Breaking Down Ticket Prices With The Black Keys 1:30:49

1M ago1:30:49

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Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, more commonly known as the Black Keys, stop by the kitchen for some shrimp + grits and crispy chicken skins. We also break down GOOD music and I offer them a gig on my new show they might not be able to say no to. Plus, we breakdown ticket prices for concerts, News Flash: it’s not the artists. Check out The Black Ke…

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Inside the ‘crazy grid’: why the future of energy needs everything, everywhere, all at once 1:12:37

1M ago1:12:37

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Building out the electricity grid was traditionally a predictable and straightforward business. Now it’s like trying to land a jet on a moving aircraft carrier in the dark. That’s a quote from this week’s guest Quinn Nakayama. He’s the senior director of Grid Research and Innovation at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). He joins host Ed Crooks and regu…

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The Big Beautiful Bill is close to passing. What would it mean for clean energy in the US? 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

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This week the US budget reconciliation legislation, dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, squeaked through the Senate on a 51/50 vote. The bill has wide-ranging implications for energy in the US, including an imminent end to tax credits for wind and solar power. To discuss what the new legislation means, host Ed Crooks is joined by regular guest Amy…

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S5 E19: LeeAnn’s Lasagna + Loud Music with Strawberry Fuzz 1:18:51

1M ago1:18:51

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Venice-based band Strawberry Fuzz is out with a new album – and stops by the kitchen to talk about it. It’s a family-style Italian feast with warm, marinated olives and LeeAnn’s famous lasagna. We also have a heart-to-heart about who is actually famous around here. Check out their new album, Miller’s Garage - https://open.spotify.com/album/43vXOnMe…

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S5 E18: Squid, Kimchi, and Carbonara on Pizza?? | Brad Leone + Steph Tolev 1:44:58

2M ago1:44:58

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Chef Brad Leone and comedian Steph Tolev stop by… so I crank up the pizza oven Brad gave me, and we have a feast. We’re all getting our hands dirty with squid pie, a kimchi Korean pie, and a Carbonara pizza I’ve been dying to try… make sure to check-out Brad’s YouTube channel – and check out Steph’s new special "Filth Queen" on Netflix!Follow Brad …

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EBOS: the unsung hero that’s accelerating clean energy deployment | How Shoals is improving utility-scale solar performance 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Sponsored content from Shoals Technologies Group. EBOS – electrical balance of systems – includes everything that carries electricity from solar panels to the grid: wiring, switches, connector boxes and other components. It might not grab headlines, but it’s the backbone of every solar and storage project, and is essential to performance, reliabili…

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How do we adapt to a warming world? 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

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The world is experiencing a new reality: infrastructure, agriculture, and supply chains were built for a historical climate that no longer exists. Last year the average global surface temperature was about 1.47° C warmer than in the late 19th century, according to NASA. On current trends we are on course for perhaps 2.7° C of warming by the end of …

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S5 E17: Wrestle Mania + Restaurant Impossible w/ Robert Irvine + Gail Kim 1:36:03

2M ago1:36:03

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Power couple Robert Irvine and Gail Kim stop by the kitchen to chat about two of my favorite things… wrestling and food. Robert gives me some culinary tips while I serve up one of HIS ramen recipes, and Gail and I geek out on WWE. We also may or may not have a new side-biz with Guy Fieri.Follow Robert Irvine:https://www.instagram.com/chefirvineFoll…

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S5 E16: A Real NASCAR Experience | Tailgate Special 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

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We’re poppin’ up a tailgate at one of NASCAR’s biggest races, the Coca Cola 600, in Charlotte NC. I’m bringing two of my barbeque buddies to help me make brisket biscuits for the fans. And Justin Marks, from Trackhouse Racing, and Noah Gragson - #4 - swing by the tent for a little race talk and fan interaction.Follow Noah Gragson: https://www.insta…

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Geothermal, dealmaking, and the future of clean energy finance | live from the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 1:11:40

2M ago1:11:40

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In the third and final special episode recorded live from the ACORE Finance Forum, host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to industry leaders to explore some key issues in renewable energy technology and finance. Amy starts the episode by speaking with David Ulrey, CFO of Fervo Energy, an innovative geothermal startup. David shares i…

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Energy and the ‘big beautiful bill’ | live from day 2 of the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

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As the US races against China to develop the most advanced capabilities in AI, energy is critical. In this second episode from the ACORE finance forum, we speak to experts about how US energy policy, and in particular the reconciliation bill now being debated in Congress, might affect that race. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk…

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Clean energy finance in uncertain times | live from day 1 of the ACORE Finance Forum in New York 59:00

2M ago59:00

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The Energy Gang are at The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Finance Forum in New York City, which brings together industry leaders, investors, and bankers to discuss the hottest issues in clean energy. Host Ed Crooks and regular guest Amy Myers Jaffe talk to ACORE Chief Executive and President Ray Long about the uncertainty hanging over…

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S5 E15: British Rock Bands + English Breakfast | The Struts 1:27:59

2M ago1:27:59

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British rock band, The Struts, is in the kitchen for an English Breakfast inspired by my love of Jamie Oliver. They also teach me the right way to way to eat beans… and I cook up a Big Mac Taco. And of course I make them sing. And it’s totally worth it. Follow The Struts: https://www.instagram.com/thestruts This episode is brought to you by Origina…

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S5 E14: A “Pinch Me, I Must Be Dreaming” Something’s Burning w/ Heather Locklear + Jillian Barberie 1:29:05

3M ago1:29:05

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My 15-year-old self would not believe that Heather Locklear + Jillian Barberie willingly showed up to my kitchen for a Korean meal and conversation… but it happened. These icons and I talked about sharks, therapy, Heather’s exes, and for the first time in Something’s Burning history – they asked for a to-go container. Nailed it.Follow Heather Lockl…

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S5 E13: If We Had $60,000,000, We’d ALL Be Rich | Ed Robertson + Mark McGrath 1:53:54

3M ago1:53:54

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Sugar Ray and Barenaked Ladies lead singers, Mark McGrath and Ed Robertson, swing by my kitchen to discuss the music industry, how their songs affected my life, and getting older. I make ‘em Chinese Chicken (of course) and we ALL sing One Week. Because, you have to. Catch them on tour TOGETHER this summer… Last Summer on Earth Tour - https://www.ba…

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It’s looking bleak for clean energy in the US as Congress threatens to shred the Inflation Reduction Act 1:15:13

3M ago1:15:13

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Legislation with massive implications for clean energy in the US has been making progress in Congress. The Republican party’s “big beautiful bill”, introducing sweeping changes to taxes and government spending, would phase out most of the tax credits for low-carbon energy that were created, expanded or extended in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) …

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S5 E12: Drinking Ladies Drinks and Tattooing Man Stuff with AlexSucks 1:09:39

3M ago1:09:39

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All four members of the band, ALEXSUCKS, come by the kitchen for corn dogs, French 75s, and tattooing that could definitely go aggressively wrong.Follow ALEXSUCKS:https://www.instagram.com/alexsucksThis episode is brought to you by Tastemade. Try Tastemade+ free for 7 days right now at https://tastemade.com/BURNINGSUBSCRIBE so you never miss a vide…

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Can we add dozens of giant new data centers to the electricity grid? New research says yes – if we embrace load flexibility. 1:02:57

3M ago1:02:57

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It’s the most talked-about academic paper this year in the world of energy. Rethinking Load Growth, co-authored by Tyler Norris of Duke University has caused a stir in energy circles because it offers a new perspective on the hottest issue of the moment: how to provide power for new data centers and other large consumers. With new sources of electr…

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S5 E11: Iliza Shlesinger + Noah Galuten + The World’s Greatest Sausage Bread 1:47:30

3M ago1:47:30

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Comedian Iliza Shlesinger and her chef-husband Noah Galuten come by the kitchen so I can show Noah EXACTLY how to make his food… pulling recipes right out of his newest cookbook. And, not gonna lie – I killed it at the sausage bread.Follow Iliza Shlesinger:https://www.instagram.com/ilizasFollow Noah Galuten:https://www.instagram.com/galutenDon’t mi…

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S5 E10: Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein + The Secret 1:40:16

4M ago1:40:16

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Stiff Socks hosts Trevor Wallace + Michael Blaustein stop by the kitchen for a good ol’ fashioned crawfish boil. We go in deep on porn, other comedians, and I spill a secret I haven’t told ANYONE.Follow Trevor Wallace:https://www.instagram.com/trevorwallaceFollow Michael Blaustein:https://www.instagram.com/blaucomedyThis episode is brought to you b…

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

4M ago39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Ed Crooks, host of Energy Gang, is joined by Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host …

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What do the tariff wars mean for low-carbon energy? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 30:13

4M ago30:13

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“With great uncertainty comes great opportunity”, says Abby Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, in this special episode of the Energy Gang, recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit. Is she right? And what are those opportunities? To find out, host Ed Crooks welcomed Abby and Shyam Sriniv…

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S5 E09: It’s Racin’ Season With Kyle + Samantha Busch 1:23:24

4M ago1:23:24

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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch and his wife, Samantha, stop by the kitchen on their way to the Daytona 500… and we talk about everything from Kyle’s career to Samantha’s cooking content. And, while we chat - I make a Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich with pimento cheese and Alabama White Sauce – in honor of Race Day! Follow Kyle Busch: https://www.instagr…

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S5 E08: Complete Chaos with Luenell and Kathy Griffin 1:43:59

4M ago1:43:59

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This time, Luenell and Kathy Griffin stop by, and things go from chaos to absolute pandemonium… there’s cancel culture, celebrity cameos, the obliteration of my name, and of course, critiques on my cooking. And then they went to The Ivy. Follow Luenell: https://www.instagram.com/luenell Follow Kathy Griffin: https://www.instagram.com/kathygriffin D…

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Keeping cleantech investment alive | With technological, economic and policy challenges mounting, how can we keep energy innovation on track? 53:10

4M ago53:10

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These are hard times for investment in low-carbon energy. The lack of progress in international climate negotiations, threats to policy support, and an increased awareness of the challenges of decarbonization, have created some strong headwinds. Everyone agrees that more breakthroughs in innovative emissions-reducing technologies are essential for …

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S5 E07: Epic Roles + Wrestle-Mania w/ O’Shea Jackson Jr + Paul Walter Hauser 1:16:38

4M ago1:16:38

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O’Shea Jackson Jr and Paul Walter Hauser come by the kitchen to impress me with their epic movie roles… while I try and impress them with braised short ribs. But, I can’t hold a candle to playing Ice Cube, Richard Jewel, Chris Farley OR being in a Den of Thieves trilogy. We also talk a lot about their true passion – wrestling. And they definitely h…

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How can the power industry meet the challenge of rising demand? | In a special live episode recorded at the American Clean Power association, we discuss how to meet America’s growing need for electricity ... 41:11

4M ago41:11

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If President Trump’s tariff strategy succeeds in sparking a revival in US manufacturing, one consequence will be surging demand for power. We are already seeing electricity demand starting to pick up after 15 years of stagnation, driven by new data centers for AI and a wave of factory-building for semiconductors and batteries that is already under …

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S5 E06: Sober Coins + SAA with Noel Miller + JR De Guzman 1:18:46

5M ago1:18:46

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Comedians Noel Miller and JR De Guzman come by the kitchen to chat while I make them black bean mole and corn fritters… And the topics are WILD – everything from JR’s hot mom to sex after pregnancy. We also deep dive Noel’s ethnicity, talk about sex addicts anonymous, and create a hit song. Follow Noel Miller: https://www.instagram.com/thenoelmille…

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Is the US being left behind in the race to develop new clean energy technologies? BYD is selling EVs that can charge in five minutes | China is streaking ahead of the US in the energy transition race 58:08

5M ago58:08

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The Chinese car company BYD, the world’s top-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles, is launching two models that can charge in five minutes; about the time it takes to fill a tank with gasoline. It’s news that looks like a landmark moment in the energy transition, the way that the release of the DeepSeek model was for AI. It’s another eye-openi…

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S5 E05: Talkin’ (But Not Doing) Clean Living with Nick Thune + Trae Crowder 1:10:49

5M ago1:10:49

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Comedians Nick Thune and Trae Crowder come over for homemade gnocchi – vegan style. We talk Nick’s sobriety, Trae’s weight fluctuation… and lots of guy stuff: farts, jerking off, and porn to be specific. Check out Nick's new YT Special, Born Young here! https://tinyurl.com/tbtncjby Check out Trae's new YT Special, Trash Daddy here! https://tinyurl.…

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S5 E04: Waiting for Warren Sapp with Pacman + Tish Jones & LeeAnn 1:11:35

5M ago1:11:35

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Adam “Pacman” Jones and his wife, Tish Holmes-Jones, come by the New Orleans kitchen for an impromptu double date with me and LeeAnn. While we’re waiting for Warren Sapp to show – I make a gumbo and LeeAnn makes some cheddar corn biscuits. We also get to the bottom of why Pacman was suspended, black vs white strip clubs, and get more than a little …

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What does financial market turmoil mean for low-carbon energy? 1:13:44

5M ago1:13:44

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Investors have gone sour on clean energy. In a troubled time for stock markets in general, where is the capital for energy flowing now? Host Ed Crooks is joined by Shanu Mathew, Senior VP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, and Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab at NYU. Shanu returns to th…

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S5 E3: Track and Field and Football with RG3 + Grete Griffin 1:17:58

5M ago1:17:58

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NFL Rookie of the Year (2012) Robert Griffin III and his just-as-impressively-athletic wife, Grete, stop by the New Orleans kitchen to chat about heptathlons, plaits vs braids, and being overprepared. Plus, I’m experimenting with upside-down cooking… and it goes as well as can be expected. Follow Robert Griffin III: https://www.instagram.com/rgiii …

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S5 E02: Becoming Besties with Brianna LaPaglia and Josh Richards 1:19:36

5M ago1:19:36

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The BFF’s of Barstool, Josh Richards and Brianna (Chickenfry) LaPaglia stop by my New Orleans kitchen for a little luck of the Irish… I’m making dingle pies, mushy peas, and getting the low-down on how a new generation handles fame. We’re also shot-gunning beer, shooting Por Osos espresso shots and getting to know each other’s backstories – the Swa…

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Flexible, fast-responding and reliable – the growth of energy storage seems unstoppable. What could possibly go wrong? 57:00

5M ago57:00

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Charge when it’s cheap, when energy is abundant, and discharge when the energy is needed. The role of energy storage will be critical to the transition to low-carbon technologies. It’s an exciting time in the industry, with spectacular growth in battery storage markets in the US and around the world, and it’s predicted to continue. “We’re in the ho…

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S5 E01: Jews Can’t Handle Spice with Adam Ray, Cam Heyward, + Rich Eisen 59:10

6M ago59:10

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It’s a mixed bag when comedian Adam Ray, pro-athlete Cam Heyward, and sportscaster Rich Eisen swing by my New Orleans kitchen during Super Bowl week to sample a local fav – po’ boys! We also almost kill Adam with jalapenos, make Rich eat food outside his comfort zone, and load Cam up with some one-liners for next season’s defensive line. Follow Ada…

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S4 E25: Hot Gossip + History Lessons with Jack Osbourne + Nick Viall 1:06:13

6M ago1:06:13

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Jack Osbourne and Nick Viall, fast friends from Fox’s Special Forces, stop by the kitchen for a shawarma cake that may or may not work out. We’re spilling tea, talking British History, and I’m getting the inside scoop about the Royals. Follow Jack Osbourne: https://www.instagram.com/jackosbourne Follow Nick Viall: https://www.instagram.com/nickvial…

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What do President Trump’s tariffs mean for energy? | The view from Washington and Canada 1:00:12

6M ago1:00:12

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In 2018, President Donald Trump said “I’m a tariff man”, declaring they were the way to make America rich again. Six years on and just weeks into his second term, he is putting that philosophy into practice. President Trump has announced a barrage of new and increased tariffs on imports into the US, including a 10% levy on all goods from China. He …

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S4 E24: Berty Boy + The Three Bears | Hardy, Koe Wetzel, + Stephen Wilson Jr 1:13:40

6M ago1:13:40

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Country music stars Hardy, Koe Wetzel, and Stephen Wilson Jr. all stop by the Nashville kitchen for some Italian eats and a private concert. We talk hunting, high blood pressure, and all about the bear community. I really opened their eyes to a whole new fanbase. Kitchen provided by: https://beautyonbeech.com Follow Hardy: https://www.instagram.com…

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S4 E23: Things Get Weird with Al Yankovic and Thomas Lennon 1:15:42

6M ago1:15:42

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It’s a dream come true when Weird Al Yankovic and Thomas Lennon drop by the kitchen for some curried-up bunny chow and veggie samosas. We also dive into history, Broadway shows, and of course – our favorite Weird Al songs and The State characters. Check out Weird Al on his BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour - https://www.weirdal.com/tour Follow Thomas Lenn…

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What does DeepSeek AI mean for energy? 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

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It’s a historic moment in energy, with a leap forward in AI technology coming as the Trump administration sets a new direction for the US. The Energy Gang break down what it all means. When they make The Energy Transition – The Movie, the week of 27th January 2025 will be a pivotal scene. The Chinese AI company DeepSeek sent shockwaves through stoc…

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S4 E22: A Lot of Clickbait-y Topics with Jim + Nikki Norton 1:02:34

7M ago1:02:34

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Comedian Jim Norton and his wife stop by my kitchen for a sampling of skewers, some kimchi fried rice, and more s*x talk than I usually chat about. Sounding and latex are top of the list. 2Bears5K is BACK and we’re bringing a GUEST BEAR! Join Bert, Tom, and Jelly Roll for the 2nd annual 2bears5k. Get off the couch, grab your running shoes, and meet…

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Does clean hydrogen have a future? Finding a role for hydrogen in a low-carbon energy economy 1:08:53

7M ago1:08:53

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Hydrogen has been called the Swiss Army knife of energy, because it has so many potential applications, from home heating to heavy industry. But so far, deployment around the world has been slow. And in recent months there has been a series of setbacks for plans to use clean hydrogen to decarbonise energy systems. So what’s the problem? Is it unsui…

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