Advanced Nuclear, the Official Podcast of UCAN Power
Episodes
27 - Dr. Jess Gehin: From Executive Orders to Microreactors, Accelerating Nuclear Innovation
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Advanced Nuclear, Dr. Jess Gehin from Idaho National Laboratory explores the transformative moment nuclear energy is experiencing t...
26 - Dr. Todd Allen: The Innovation Pipeline and Advancing Nuclear Energy
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Dominique Cooper engages with Dr. Todd Allen, a nuclear engineering professor at the University ...
25 - Dr. Youssif Ballout: Nuclear Energy Unplugged: Innovation, Security, and Curiosity
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Youssef Ballout joins Dominique to discuss the current state and future of nuclear energy, emphasizing the need for innovation and addressing publ...
24 - Kevin Kong: Transforming Nuclear Energy with AI Innovation
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kong, founder and CEO of Everstar, discusses the transformative potential of AI in the nuclear industry. He explores how digital twins and advan...
23 - Braden Stover: Energy Leadership, How Tennessee Can Transform America
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host, Dominique Cooper, welcomes Braden Stover on this episode. They explore the potential economic impact of Tennessee's leadership in energy innova...
22 - Joe Miller: BWXT's Leading Role in the Nuclear Industry
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Joe Miller, President of Government Operations at BWX Technologies, about t...
21 - Ethel Bunch and Jordan Marsh: South Carolina's Bright Nuclear Future
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Jim Howe discusses the critical role of nuclear power in America's energy landscape with guests ...
20 - Ed Petit De Mange - Oklo: Commercializing Nuclear Fuel Recycling
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Ed Petit de Mange, Senior Director of Fuel Recycling at Oklo, about the com...
19 - Stephen Long: Lasers, the Next Generation of Uranium Enrichment Technology
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, Stephen Long, CEO of Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), discusses his company's work to bring the next ge...
18 - Dr. Fred Kennedy: Nuclear Propulsion and Power in Space
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A nuclear-powered rocket? Is that possible? Dr. Fred Kennedy, CEO of Dark Fission Space Systems and one of America's leading experts on the use of nuc...
17 - Elmer Dyke: Fuel, the Key to a Robust Nuclear Industry
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internationally-recognized nuclear fuels expert Elmer Dyke joins UCAN Power's Advanced Nuclear podcast to discuss the state of the fuel industry. Elme...
16 - Lee Robinson of General Matter: Revitalizing American Uranium Enrichment
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Special Episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, Lee Robinson, a founding member of America's newest uranium enrichment provider, General Matt...
15 - Simon Irish: Molten Salt & Market Moves, Terrestrial Energy’s Vision for Nuclear’s Future
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, Simon Irish, CEO of Terrestrial Energy, talks about his company, its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IM...
14 - Reed Clay: The Texas Nuclear Alliance -- Energizing Robust Nuclear Growth
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, we hear from Reed Clay, the founding president of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, who shares insights on ...
13 - Dan Poneman: Nuclear Energy Policies: Supporting Energy Dominance and National Security
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Jim Howe is joined by Dan Poneman, an internationally-recognized expert on nuclear energy policy...
12 - Harlan Bowers - X-energy's Growth and Innovation in Nuclear Technology
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast we hear from Harlan Bowers, Senior Vice President of X-energy, one of America's leading reactor and nu...
11 - Todd Abrajano - The Future of Nuclear Energy: Insights from USNIC
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, our host speaks with Todd Abrajano, President and CEO of the United States Nuclear Industry Council (...
10 - Tim Frazier: A Journey Through Nuclear Innovation
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, Tim Frazier, a veteran in the nuclear industry, discusses his extensive career in government and the ...
9 - Kirsten Verclas and Kelsey Jones: State Collaboration and Advanced Nuclear Technologies
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The critical role of the states in the ongoing resurgence of nuclear power across America is the topic for this week's show. In this episode of Advanc...
8 - Chris Ritter - Harnessing AI for Advanced Nuclear Innovation
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, Chris Ritter, a nationally-recognized leader in AI applications and the Director of the Digital Innov...
7 - Jarret Adams - Nuclear Power: A New Era of Communication
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Jarret Adams, founder and CEO of Full On Communications, about the importan...
6 - Liz Muller - Low Cost Nuclear Energy, from a Mile Underground
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Liz Muller, CEO of Deep Fission, about her company's innovative approach to...
5 - Jordan Robison - Pioneering Molten Salt Technology
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Howe speaks with Jordan Robison, Vice President of Engineering and Program Management at Natura Resources. They discuss the company's innovative a...
4 - Dominique Cooper - Championing the Nuclear Workforce
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jim Howe speaks with Dominique Cooper, a passionate advocate for nuclear energy and its skilled workforce. They discuss the importance of nuclear...
3 - Jake Jurewicz - An Innovative Approach to Advanced Nuclear Deployment
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Jake Jurewicz, CEO of Blue Energy, about his company's innovative approach ...
2 - Marc Nichol - The Promise of Advanced Nuclear Technologies
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, host Jim Howe speaks with Marc Nichol, Executive Director of New Nuclear at the Nuclear Energy Instit...
1 - Lucian Niemeyer - Nuclear Power: A Solution for Energy Challenges
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of the Advanced Nuclear Podcast, host Jim Howe and guest Lucian Niemeyer discuss the critical role of advanced nuclear techn...