# episode jon (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode jon. Page: Feed: --- ## [253. Can batteries solve Britain's summer power crunch?](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/253-can-batteries-solve-britains-summer-power-crunch/) _2026-08-18 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Shivam Malhotra speaks to Simon Ellis , Head of Short-Term Trading at EDF UK , about how one of Great Britain's largest energy portfolios is adapting to a rapidly changing electricity market. With more than 2GW of battery storage under management, Simon shares how EDF is using automation, machine learning and advanced trading strategies to optimise flexibility assets, respond to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3tqxqnqdn8ft5agb/LCP_TNE_-_EP253_EDF_UK_-_AUDIO_V1b92ku.mp3) ## S2E14: Parenting Then and Now _2026-08-17 · SmartDrivel_ For those of us who grew up in the ‘60s and ‘70s as part of the latch-key kid phenomenon, our parents practiced what we currently call “benign neglect” in raising us. We, as parents ourselves, flipped the switch completely into a “constant surveillance” mode of parenting. Jon and Kurt delve deeply into the differences between the two, the potential reasons why parenting has changed so much, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19643088-s2e14-parenting-then-and-now.mp3) ## [11 National Championships: Kelly Amonte Hiller on Winning Through Adversity](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/11-national-championships-kelly-amonte-hiller-on-winning-through-adversity) _2026-08-14 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ Join me and legendary Northwestern women's lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller for an insightful and inspiring conversation about championship culture, adversity, and the mindset that drives sustained excellence. Kelly's journey is a masterclass in resilience and evolution—from leading her team through an uncharacteristically tough start to the season, to capturing her ninth national championship… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-CoachKelly-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [252. What's stopping green home finance in the UK?](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/252-whats-stopping-green-home-finance-in-the-uk/) _2026-08-11 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks with Maria Dutton , Associate Director at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), and Nigel Timperley from LCP Delta, about the role private finance can play in decarbonising the UK's housing stock. Against the backdrop of the government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan , they explore how finance, policy and consumer trust need to work together to unlock the "green home… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pjw9avknf85yhnig/LCP_TNE_-_Green_Finance_Institute_-_AUDIO_V18fndz.mp3) ## [Legacy Letters with Chris Hodges: Timeless Principles for Life & Leadership](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/legacy-letters-with-chris-hodges-timeless-principles-for-life-leadership) _2026-08-07 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Chris Hodges, founder and former lead pastor of Church of the Highlands and current chancellor of Highlands College, for an inspiring conversation around his new book, Legacy Letters: Timeless Principles I Learned, Lived, and Leave Behind. Chris shares the heart and story behind Legacy Letters—a collection of the values, wisdom, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-ChrisHodges-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [251. Can geothermal heat storage ease pressure on heat networks and the grid?](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/250-can-geothermal-heat-storage-ease-pressure-on-heat-networks-and-the-grid/) _2026-08-04 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Katharine Blacklaws speaks to experts from Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and Star Refrigeration about the GeoGrid innovation project . Together, they explore how geothermal heat storage could transform heat networks by storing low-cost, low-carbon heat underground for months at a time. They discuss how seasonal heat storage could reduce electricity demand at peak… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gy37rcapuqpjm9j2/LCP_TNE_-_EP250_-_AUDIO_V17zt64.mp3) ## Ep. 207: Euro-Weirded Out _2026-08-03 · SmartDrivel_ As Americans, we tend to be ethnocentric when we travel. We expect, stereotypically and categorically, that things “over there” will be what they are back in the States. We seem to be shocked and/or humored by their lack of ice cubes, to go cups, and shorts. Well, the opposite is also true…the Europeans find some of what we do quite bizarre. From our over reliance on air conditioning to Big Gulps,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/14756751-ep-207-euro-weirded-out.mp3) ## [How to Write, Publish, and Market a Book that Makes an Impact](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/how-to-write-publish-and-market-a-book-that-makes-an-impact) _2026-07-31 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, join Jon and Kathryn Gordon for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to write, publish, and market a book that makes an impact. Drawing from their own experience - rejections, bestselling success, and the wisdom gained along the way - Jon and Kathryn share why your message matters and how a single book can ripple across lives,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-PublishingBook-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [250. SSE on why we're measuring energy bills wrong](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/250-sse-on-why-were-measuring-energy-bills-wrong/) _2026-07-28 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Sam Peacock , Managing Director of Corporate Affairs at SSE plc , about why the UK needs to rethink how we measure the cost of energy. Rather than looking at electricity, gas and petrol separately, Sam argues that the transition to electrification means we should consider the total cost of energy across all three. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t5cfysdjuzwkvf6j/LCP_TNE_-_Sam_Peacock_SSE_-_AUDIO_V1a7ghm.mp3) ## [249. Can businesses really cut energy costs with on-site solar and storage?](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/252-can-businesses-really-cut-energy-costs-with-onsite-solar-and-storage/) _2026-07-21 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Sam Hollister speakers Stephan Marty , CEO of Wattstor , about how commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses can reduce energy costs, improve resilience and accelerate decarbonisation through integrated on-site renewable generation, battery storage and smart energy management. We explore Wattstor's innovative "Price Protect" model, which combines long-term price certainty with… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qprggin6ptqvyvnc/LCP_TNE_-_Wattstor_-_AUDIO_V18md8f.mp3) ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1nJknFyooWER) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## S2E13: 10,000 Steps and Other Lies _2026-07-20 · SmartDrivel_ There we are, going through our day, doing things we feel are part of being human, or good for us, or scientifically proven to better our lives. And then we discover that all these things we are doing were foisted upon us by marketers. That’s right, our routines and habits are manufactured by advertising with the sole purpose of selling more products. Eight hours of sleep every night? Mattress… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19489131-s2e13-10-000-steps-and-other-lies.mp3) ## [Brad Holcman, Former Hollywood Executive, Shares How to Use Your Unique Story to Impact the World](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/brad-holcman-former-hollywood-executive-shares-how-to-use-your-unique-story-to-impact-the-world) _2026-07-17 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Brad Holcman —a Hollywood executive-turned-story coach—for an inspiring conversation about the power of story, embracing the unexpected, and using your unique journey to impact the world. Brad 's journey is anything but typical: Growing up in Detroit, he followed his heart to California after college, left his management consulting job and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-BradHolcman-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [248. Are wind PPAs about to become more expensive?](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/247-are-wind-ppas-about-to-become-more-expensive/) _2026-07-14 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Bertalan Gyenes , Power Modelling Consultant at LCP Delta, and David Edmonds , Head of Portfolio Pricing at EDF Energy , about the growing impact of wind cannibalisation on the GB power market. As renewable generation continues to increase, periods of high wind output are pushing wholesale electricity prices lower, creating new challenges for investors,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tgw5rb8nkinkjsue/LCP_TNE_-_EP247_-_AUDIO_V16ewyb.mp3) ## [Make It Without Losing It: Jess Ekstrom on Speaking, Purpose and Creating Success without Losing your Soul](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/make-it-without-losing-it-jess-ekstrom-on-speaking-purpose-and-creating-success-without-losing-your-soul) _2026-07-10 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom—entrepreneur, acclaimed speaker, and author for an inspiring exploration of what it truly means to "make it without losing it." From launching Headbands of Hope in college and scaling it into a nationally recognized business, to becoming one of the busiest keynote speakers and founding Mic Drop Workshop to empower women… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-JessEckstrom-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [247. What’s next for EVs, flexibility and heat? What 200+ conversations reveal](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/247-whats-next-for-evs-flexibility-and-heat-what-200-plus-conversations-reveal/) _2026-07-07 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, we speak to Jon Slowe , who co-founded Delta-EE and and the original host of Talking New Energy, as he reflects on more than 200 podcast conversations and the evolution of the energy transition over the past seven years. Interviewed by Sam Hollister , Jon shares the people, ideas and lessons that have shaped his thinking, discusses where progress has exceeded expectations, where… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gzxst7dxjhujjh7e/LCP_TNE_-_EP248_-_AUDIO_V1bga32.mp3) ## S2E12: Memento Mori _2026-07-06 · SmartDrivel_ In this episode, Kurt puts Jon on the hot seat with a simple game: Was this famous person a Stoic...or not? Winston Churchill. Queen Elizabeth II. Napoleon Bonaparte. Amelia Earhart. Marcus Aurelius is too easy, so don't expect any freebies. Along the way, they separate Stoicism from simply "having a stiff upper lip," talk about why this 2,000-year-old philosophy has suddenly become fashionable… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19445056-s2e12-memento-mori.mp3) ## [Britt Reid on Rebuilding His Life with Mission and Purpose After Losing Everything](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/britt-reid-on-rebuilding-his-life-with-mission-and-purpose-after-losing-everything) _2026-07-03 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Britt Reid—Super Bowl-winning coach, son of Andy Reid, and now an inspiring speaker dedicated to helping others overcome life's hardest moments. Britt's journey is one of remarkable highs and deeply challenging lows. From growing up as the son of NFL head coach Andy Reid, to earning his place on the Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-BrittReid-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [246. Can merchant batteries make solar PPAs work again? Insights from Alight](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/245-can-merchant-batteries-make-solar-ppas-work-again-insights-from-alight/) _2026-06-30 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Tom Smout speak to Johan Hernström , Head of Revenue at Alight , about why the traditional solar business model is changing and how combining solar, battery storage and innovative PPA structures could create a more resilient path forward. As capture rates decline, negative pricing increases and balancing costs rise, renewable developers are being forced to rethink how projects are… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b427gmbump7tdw9w/LCP_TNE_-_EP246_Alight_-_AUDIO_v190nlh.mp3) ## [Dan Hurley: Building a Championship Culture and the Mindset Behind Great Teams](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/dan-hurley-building-a-championship-culture-and-the-mindset-behind-great-teams) _2026-06-26 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with legendary UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley for an honest and energizing conversation about building a championship culture, relentless leadership, and the transformative power of purpose-driven coaching. From his early days learning from a Hall of Fame father, to guiding players through the rigors of college basketball's toughest moments,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-DanHurley-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [245. CrowdFlex - Can home EV charging actually deliver grid flexibility at scale?](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/245-crowdflex-can-home-ev-charging-actually-deliver-grid-flexibility-at-scale/) _2026-06-23 · Talking New Energy_ In this weeks episode, Jon Ferris speaks to Cathy Fraser , Head of Market Requirements at National Energy System Operator , and Daniel Norton , Commercial Director at Ohme . Together, they reflect on the findings and lessons from CrowdFlex : the UK's largest ever domestic energy flexibility trial. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vjtfhy6bvizhwr8i/LCP_TNE_-_EP424_Crowdflex_-_AUDIO_V18aqlg.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uH9t1ehtbsGY) _2026-06-23 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## S2E11: The Secret Histories Hidden in Everyday Words _2026-06-22 · SmartDrivel_ In this episode, the boys follow a trail of words that turns out to be a lot stranger than expected. Why does bankruptcy involve a broken bench? Why is malaria named after "bad air"? What does a medieval orphanage have to do with the surnames Esposito and Innocente? And how did the word "nephew" accidentally give us "nepotism"? Along the way, we'll visit Siena's claim to Rome's founding myth, step… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19357904-s2e11-the-secret-histories-hidden-in-everyday-words.mp3) ## [244. Can flexibility finally scale across Europe? Insights from Powernaut](https://deltaee.podbean.com/e/244-can-flexibility-finally-scale-across-europei-nsights-from-powernaut/) _2026-06-18 · Talking New Energy_ In this episode, Stephen Harkin speaks to Florentijn Degroote , Co-founder and CEO of Powernaut , about the evolution of flexibility markets and virtual power plants (VPPs) across Europe. As power systems become increasingly decentralised and electrified, flexibility is becoming a critical enabler of the energy transition. Florentine shares his perspective on how utilities, retailers and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bhcpw76dkge83ixy/LCP_-_TNE_EP242_-_AUDIO_V1_1_bm5bo.mp3) ## S2E10: The Unforgettable Smell of Play-Doh _2026-06-08 · SmartDrivel_ Did you know that smells, besides being the strongest door to memories, can be trademarked? As can sounds? Jon and Kurt discuss examples of these as well as smoking tigers, irony, Pocahontas, and the story behind the marathon being 26.2 miles. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19275848-s2e10-the-unforgettable-smell-of-play-doh.mp3) ## [How I Healed My Gut: The Breakthrough Science with Dr. John Gildea](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/how-i-healed-my-gut-the-breakthrough-science-with-dr-john-gildea) _2026-06-05 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Dr. John Gildea—a pioneering researcher on gut health, soil and healing. Our conversation goes deeper than science, tracing Dr. Gildea's unlikely journey from the lab at the University of Virginia to becoming an integral voice in the movement to restore health through soil-based nutrition. Dr. Gildea shares how his partnership with Dr.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-DrGildea-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## [Holy Health with Justin Roethlingshoefer: Beat Burnout and Build lasting Health](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/holy-health-with-justin-roethlingshoefer-beat-burnout-and-build-lasting-health) _2026-05-29 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, Jon sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, performance coach, and author of Holy Health, for a deeply inspiring conversation about the intersection of faith, science, and holistic well-being. Justin Roethlingshoefer shares his own journey from witnessing burnout and health struggles among leaders, to stepping away in search of true wholeness, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-JustinRoethlingshoefer-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## S2E9: Jim Dandy _2026-05-25 · SmartDrivel_ Jon and Kurt go all Magellan on you this episode and discuss geographic oddities sure to blow your mind. That, and somehow Wilt Chamberlain and poutine make appearances. Oh, and Blue Swede sang “Hooked on a Feeling” not “Ride Captain Ride.” That was Blues Image. Kurt apologizes. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19226862-s2e9-jim-dandy.mp3) ## [Meet John Wayne Walding, an American Hero who was Born on the 4th of July](https://jongordon.libsyn.com/meet-john-wayne-walding-an-american-hero-who-was-born-on-the-4th-of-july) _2026-05-22 · The Jon Gordon Podcast_ On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with John Wayne Walding—Green Beret, Purple Heart recipient, and speaker—for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, purpose, and faith in the aftermath of unimaginable adversity. John shares the unforgettable story of April 6th, 2008: a harrowing firefight in Afghanistan that left him a below-knee amputee, fighting to survive while… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/jongordon/Interview-JohnWayneWalding-JG-PODCAST.mp3?dest-id=624299) ## S2E7: Mayday, Mayday, Mayday _2026-05-11 · SmartDrivel_ Jon and Kurt are back with a new episode that explains the origins of “mayday”, delves into men’s new need to keep up a “hot style,” what it means to age, and well just some other drivel that attempts to lay in some smart. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19124200-s2e7-mayday-mayday-mayday.mp3) ## S2E7: The Greatest April Fool's Pranks (redux) _2026-04-27 · SmartDrivel_ Jon and Kurt decided to capitalize on the fact that they recorded this episode in April and put out a topical discussion about pranks. They found historical jokes centuries old that fooled many middle agers (not someone in their 50s, but someone who lived centuries ago) and some that got the masses hook line and sinker in the 20th century. And lots in between. Give a listen and get inspired for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/19079210-s2e7-the-greatest-april-fool-s-pranks-redux.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WGuktUQqmJlz) _2026-04-27 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## S2E6: To the Moon and Back _2026-04-13 · SmartDrivel_ What do Gatorade, cows with accents, rude dry cleaners, and the moon all have in common? Well, if you like your drivel kinda smart, you’ll see how they all come together in the latest episode of Learn, Rant, Laugh: A Smart Drivel podcast. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253181/episodes/18970999-s2e6-to-the-moon-and-back.mp3)