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• The Atomic Show #143 – Thorium Energy Conference Described by John Kutsch

  John Kutsch is one of the key organizers for the Thorium Energy Alliance and is heading up preparations for the organization’s first face to face meeting in Washington on October 19 and 20. During our conversation we talked about the technology opportunity that brings the group together. They have a vision for a world with [...] Read More... Posted Sep 26 2009, 06:02 AM by TPN : The Atomic Show Filed under: Podcast, Atomic politics, Atomic Entrepreneurs

• The Atomic Show #136 - Jack Tuohy, Executive Director, American Nuclear Society

  Jack Tuohy is the Executive Director of the American Nuclear Society. We talked about his goals for the organization, his experiences as a first responder at Three Mile Island and his desire to help nuclear professionals develop their expertise. Other topics discussed during our conversation include: TMI regulation changes as good for nuclear industry Engineers as businessmen Alternative financing... Posted Jun 22 2009, 03:06 AM by TPN : The Atomic Show Filed under: Podcast, Atomic history, ANS, Atomic Entrepreneurs, Alternative energy, TMI, American Nuclear Society, anti-nuclear movement, Sierra Club, nuclear industry

• The Atomic Show #134 - Five Atomic Geek Lunch at ANS Meeting

  I am in Atlanta, GA for the American Nuclear Society Annual Meeting. Though the use of Twitter, email and face to face communications, five active atomic geeks with web presences got together for lunch. I put a recording device on the table in plain sight with the red light on. We were having so much [...] Read More... Posted Jun 15 2009, 07:14 PM by TPN : The Atomic Show Filed under: Podcast, Atomic history, Atomic politics, ANS, thorium, Atomic Entrepreneurs, Kirk Sorensen, John Wheeler

• The Atomic Show #132 - Ray Squirrel Interviews (Atomic) Rod Adams

  Ray Squirrel is the screen name used by a documentary film maker who is collecting material for a film about nuclear power. You can find some of the work he has done so far at RaySquirrel’s youtube site. I am not sure how the film will come out, but I thought you might be interested [...] Read More... Posted May 16 2009, 01:03 PM by TPN : The Atomic Show Filed under: Podcast, Atomic politics, Adams Engines, wind, solar, atomic, Atomic Entrepreneurs, Alternative energy, natural gas, TMI, Chernobyl, Atomic engines, Adams Atomic Engines

• The Atomic Show #129 - Atomic Gas Turbines

  On March 30, 2009, I had the privilege of presenting a talk at my alma mater on the topic of nuclear heated Brayton cycle machines - also known as atomic gas turbines or Adams EnginesTM. This episode of The Atomic Show is my first attempt at an enhanced podcast using chapter markers and trying to add [...] Read More... Posted Apr 01 2009, 04:38 AM by TPN : The Atomic Show Filed under: Podcast, Adams Engines, PBMR, Atomic Entrepreneurs, Alternative energy, Atomic gas turbines, N2 coolant, HTR-10, inherently safe, high temperature gas reactors

• The Atomic Show #121 - LFTR with Kirk Sorensen and Charles Barton

  Kirk Sorensen and Charles Barton are some of the world’s most vocal advocates of the Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor (LFTR) concept. Together, they operate Energy from Thorium, one of the richest veins of energy knowledge available on the web. During our conversation, they provide a lot of food for thought with their detailed descriptions and historical [...] Read More... Posted Jan 06 2009, 04:37 AM by TPN : Atomic Filed under: Podcast, Atomic history, Economics, thorium, Atomic Entrepreneurs, Charles Barton, high burn-up reactors, closed cycle gas turbines, tritium, fluoride, LFTR, Kirk Sorensen, nuclear fuel recycling

• Atomic Show #108 - High Temperature Reactors - Regis Matzie, Linden Blue, John Grossenbacher

  HTR 2008 included a press conference with Regis Matzie, Linden Blue and John Grossenbacher. Rod Adams provides additional commentary. (MP3 - 18 MB - 00:52:05 M) Listen to Atomic Show #108 Here! (Right click to download the show.) On September 29, 2008 the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) hosted the 4th International Topical Meeting on [...] Read More... Posted Oct 07 2008, 04:37 AM by TPN : Atomic Filed under: Podcast, Atomic politics, Atomic Entrepreneurs, Regis Matzie, John Grossenbacher, high temperature reactors, Linden Blue, HTR 2008

• The Atomic Show #104 - Hyperion Power Generation with John ‘Grizz’ Deal

  John ‘Grizz’ Deal is the CEO of Hyperion Power Generation. Rod Adams and John Deal talked about the company’s 27 MWe small nuclear heat source and plans for commercializing the technology. (MP3 - 19.8 MB - 00:57:25 M) Listen to Atomic Show #104 Here! Read More... Posted Aug 30 2008, 04:12 AM by TPN : Atomic Filed under: Podcast, Economics, HPG, Hyperion, John 'Grizz' Deal, HPM, Atomic Entrepreneurs