Best This Is A Real Test Ltd Podcasts (2025)

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EP223 AI Without the Hype: Real-World Automation with Tersh Blissett (June 2025) 40:21

5d ago40:21

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In this high-energy episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Tersh Blissett—entrepreneur, podcaster, and automation enthusiast—for a deep dive into how AI and automation are transforming service businesses. Tersh, known for running multiple HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, shares his journey from podcasting begi…

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LBHY: Gordon Strachan 40:11

7d ago40:11

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For this episode, we are joined by a dream guest - it’s former Coventry City, Southampton and Celtic manager Gordon Strachan! Gordon shares all on his time at Coventry City: from working with Big Ron Atkinson to having Noel Whelan as a lodger, and even trying to bring a teenage Andrea Pirlo to Highfield Road! He talks us through his spell at Southa…

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EP222 Airflow, Action, and Ideas: Brent Davidson’s Mission to Elevate Heat Pump Pros (June 2025) 33:19

12d ago33:19

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome back Brent Davidson, founder of the U.S. Heat Pump Summit, for an energizing discussion that soars from glider flights to the frontlines of heat pump education and adoption. Brent shares the story behind launching the Summit—from a hunch inspired by his solar-industry back…

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EP221 Consultative Selling Meets Smart Software in Home Performance with Amanda Godward (May 2025) 33:51

19d ago33:51

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“Proposals don’t save energy… action does.” — Bill Spohn “I didn’t know how cool this thing was until we started sharing it with the world.” — Amanda Godward “Change is hard—but that’s what makes it great.” — Amanda quoting Ross Trethewey from This Old House In this episode of Building HVAC Science, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Amanda G…

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EP220 Just Keep Learning: The HVAC Journey of Dirk Nauman (May 2025) 37:44

26d ago37:44

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“The process doesn’t fail. The technician fails to follow the process.” – Dirk Nauman In this inspiring episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn are joined by Dirk Nauman—HVAC trainer, simulator inventor, and founder of Visual 3D Academy. Dirk shares his personal transformation from a nervous first-time trainer to an…

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QKWHS: Correspondence Special - EP2 52:55

26d ago52:55

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The second of two correspondence specials - we get through more of the amazing emails and messages we receive from you dear listeners including an incredible email about the 90's Spurs pre match meal requests... Lasagne and Cornflakes combo anyone? Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh…

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QKWHS: Correspondence Special - EP1 52:47

26d ago52:47

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The first of two correspondence specials, we get through some of the amazing emails and messages we receive from you dear listeners - because let's face it what could be more thrilling than finding out Han Segers was a Lego enthusiast? The answer....is nothing... Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Than…

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QKWHS: Festive Football Special 54:09

1M ago54:09

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This ep we've got a 90's Festive Football Special where we discuss everything from Boxing Day and New Years fixtures, 90's Football Christmas presents, Club Christmas parties (the good, bad, and ugly) the unrivalled joy of getting the latest football game and / or console for Christmas in the 90's and much, much more.... Enjoy! Have a great new yea…

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QKWHS Live at The Lowry with Justin Moorhouse (Jan 2022) 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

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We've got a very special episode exclusive to QK Fan Club members only. The Quickly Kevin Live show from The Lowry in Salford where we were joined by comedian, actor and Manchester United fan Justin Moorhouse for a brilliant night of niche 90's based fun. **Trigger warning: the consumption of food way past sell by date takes place in this episode**…

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EP219 Thermentor: Rethinking Load Calcs with Real Energy Data with Max Reichlin (May 2025) 31:41

1M ago31:41

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“We’re not guessing what’s inside the walls—we’re measuring how homes really use energy.” Max Reichlin In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn sit down with Max Reichlin from Clean Power Research to explore a groundbreaking HVAC tool: Thermentor. Designed to bridge the gap between estimated and actual reside…

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QKWHS: The Chris Scull Clip Show Special 58:15

1M ago58:15

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QKWHS - The Chris Scull Clip Show Special Yes, it's the C.S.C.S.S... One of this months bonus episodes is a Chris Scull clip special - yes Mr West Ham himself has selected his favourite football (and beyond) clips from the archives for us to dissect and discuss. Featuring Keegan on Superstars, a 13 year old Michael Carrick, and some classic Harry R…

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QKWHS: 90's Football Fall-Outs 51:40

1M ago51:40

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This episode we take a deep dive into some iconic 90's Football Fall-Outs. We've got Houllier vs Ginola. Fergie vs Keegan. And Andy Cole vs Teddy Sheringham. We loved peeling away the layers and getting to the bottom of the animosity of stories we were familiar with but didn't fully know the catalyst (and repercussions) in all their petty, exquisit…

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EP218 Breaking Down Silos: The Path to Better Retrofit Training with Ben Hildebrandt (May 2025) 49:01

1M ago49:01

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Ben Hildebrandt, a passionate advocate for building science and green technology education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Ben shares his winding career path—from automotive mechanics to aircraft maintenance to architectural technology—a…

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QKWHS: Gazzetta Football Italia Special 1:07:16

1M ago1:07:16

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Gazzetta Football Italia Special - This episode we take a nostalgic deep dive and look back at arguably the most iconic football show of the 90's. James Richardson in sun light Italian piazza's sharing transfer gossip and team news from the biggest league in the world whilst enjoying ice cream. World class players taking part in hilariously bizarre…

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EP217 Where Building Science Meets HVAC: Insights from New Orleans (April 2025) 21:40

2M ago21:40

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn are joined by a special guest who’s carrying on the Spohn legacy—Billy Spohn. The trio recaps their experience at the 2025 National Home Performance Conference in New Orleans, the largest in the event’s history, with over 2,800 attendees. They reflect on the continued convergence …

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QKWHS: Sam Allardyce 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

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This ep is a fascinating chat with the England manager with the best ever win record (100%) and a legend of the game after rising up through the ranks of football management in the 90's from lower league to the Premier League to create a brilliant Bolton Wanderers team - it's our pleasure to welcome to QK Towers, Sam Allardyce. We also discuss his …

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EP216 Built to Last: How JB Industries Keeps It Made in America (April 2025) 40:12

2M ago40:12

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser sit down with Jeff Cherif and David Madden from JB Industries, a long-standing, U.S.-based HVAC tool manufacturer with deep roots in Aurora, Illinois. Jeff shares his fascinating journey from Motorola executive in Dubai to co-owner of JB Industries, sparked by a chance rooft…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 12) 59:19

2M ago59:19

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All good things must end... The last ever chapter in the Barnes trilogy. Our last ever record together. Will Steffa Barnes go out with a bang, or a whimper?... Only one way to find out!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for going on this amazing journey with us, it's been such a joy to share this books with you. And thanks for the continued …

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EP215 Mindset, Metrics & Mastery: Anthony Woo’s HVAC Game Plan (March 2025) 40:47

2M ago40:47

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“How much pain they have cost us, the evils which never happened.” —Thomas Jefferson In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn sit down with Anthony Woo, an HVAC contractor from Quebec, Canada. Anthony shares his journey from dropping out of college to becoming a successful business owner specializing in heat …

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 11) 45:55

2M ago45:55

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The penultimate chapter in the Barnes trilogy. Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 10) 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 10) This chapter is arguably the double A-side of the Defender novel. Featuring a handful of iconic moments and quotes... Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin…

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EP214 Why Small HVAC Companies Get Stuck—and How WorkHero Helps Them Grow with Furman Haynes (March 2025) 34:21

2M ago34:21

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“You can be high quality and effective, but also efficient at the same time.” — Furman Haynes, Founder of WorkHero In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn sit down with Furman Haynes, co-founder of WorkHero, to explore a critical challenge facing small HVAC business owners: the administrative burden that sti…

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EP213 Revolutionizing HVAC: How Pearl Edison Bridges Homeowners and Contractors with Jake Yurek (February 2025) 30:23

2M ago30:23

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser interview Jake Yurek, the co-founder of Pearl Edison, a platform designed to simplify the installation of energy-efficient systems for homeowners and contractors. Jake shares the origins of the company’s name, inspired by Thomas Edison’s first power station on Pearl St…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 9) 55:00

3M ago55:00

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 9) Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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EP212 Home Comfort Demystified: A Deep Dive with Eric George (February 2025) 33:47

3M ago33:47

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser sit down with Eric George, founder of Home Comfort Advisor, to discuss his journey from insulation and energy audits to content creation and education. Eric shares how his background in home performance shaped his passion for providing homeowners and tradespeople with reliable, sc…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 8) 48:21

3M ago48:21

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One of the best chapters? Or a turgid slog? It's hard to know any more! What we do know is Steve is in Brazil. The scent of Cabral is in the air and he's determined to find him (and have too many glasses of orange juice along the way) Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Mi…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 7) 57:23

3M ago57:23

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 7) One million bucks or Cabral gets it.... will Steve find the money in time? Only one way to find out! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin …

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EP211 Data Integrity in HVAC: Why It Matters More Than You Think with Rachel Kaiser (February 2025) 41:15

3M ago41:15

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill and Eric welcome Rachel Kaiser to discuss an often-overlooked yet critical topic: data integrity in HVAC and building performance. Rachel, who has a background in scientific research and data quality, shares insights into how the HVAC industry generates and manages data, why data integrity matters, and…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 6) 49:38

3M ago49:38

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Cabral's kidnappers are giving Steve the runaround, but will it make him crazy like a fox? Only one way to find out... Chapter 6 is here and primed for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twit…

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EP210 Building Better: Why HVAC and Construction Must Work Together with Sophie Ashley (February 2025) 33:48

3M ago33:48

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In this episode of Building HVAC Science, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Sophie Ashley of Energy Vanguard, an HVAC designer with a background in carpentry and building science. Sophie shares her journey from hands-on construction work to HVAC design, emphasizing the critical integration of mechanical systems and building structures. She d…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 5) 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Just exactly what amount of time is the correct amount of time for a sandwich and snack buffett to arrive when summoned by a titan of industry? And should you ever daub or go 'full wolf'? There's a strong chance, just like Peter Penrice, we'll be left waiting to know the answers... Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the sho…

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EP209 From Safety to Sustainability: Navigating the A2L Revolution with Keith Gifford (January 2025) 43:06

3M ago43:06

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In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, host Eric Kaiser is joined by Keith Gifford, Senior Global Product Manager at Penn Controls, for an in-depth discussion about the emerging use of A2L refrigerants in the HVACR industry. A2Ls are a new class of refrigerants classified by ASHRAE as mildly flammable and boast a significantly lower …

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) 57:21

4M ago57:21

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) The mystery of missing centre back Cabral gains some new traction, Sir Lawrence enjoys a brandy and ginger the proper way, and Steve makes plans to meet with Peter Penrice down the local.... enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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