Fire2Fission Podcast
Episodes
077 Sam Gibson, Hadron Energy
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire to Fission podcast, host Mark Hinaman interviews Sam Gibson, founder and CEO of Hadron Energy. They discuss Hadron's m...
076 Brennan, Andrew and Ryan on Financing
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, host Mark Hinaman is joined by Brennan Moore, Andrew Meehan, and Ryan Pickering to discuss the future of ...
075 Steven Zhang, Nuclear is Clean Energy Columbia
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire to Fission podcast, host Mark Hinaman talks with Steven Zhang, a political science student at Columbia University and co-f...
074 F2F Interns, Nuclear Waste Discussion
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, join Mark and the Fire2Fission interns as they tackle the myths and misconceptions surrounding nuclear waste, revealing its u...
073 Stephanie Fishman, Senior Associate and Nuclear Regulatory Attorney at Hogan-Lovells
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, host Mark Hinaman interviews Stephanie Fishman, a Senior Associate and nuclear regulatory attorney at Ho...
072 Thomas Jam Pedersen, Copenhagen Atomics
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Jam Pedersen, co-founder and CEO of Copenhagen Atomics, to explore the advancements in thorium molten salt re...
071 Nick Touran, What is Nuclear
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome Nick Touran, the visionary behind What Is Nuclear. Nick shares his journey discovering nuclear power as an undergrad and founding a website...
070 Bill Bartling and Wes Cruver, Geo2Watts
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, host Mark Hinaman explores the groundbreaking plans of Geo2Watts with guests Bill Bartling and Wes Cruver. Discover how th...
069 Rob Alexander, CEO AlumaPower
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Rob Alexander delves into the groundbreaking use of aluminum disks in energy storage. The discussion centers around their innovative ...
068 Tayler Amatto, Associate Principal at Charles River Associates & Future President of ELI
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Tayler Amatto, Associate Principal at Charles River Associates and future president of the Ener...
067 Neil Wilmshurst, Senior VP at EPRI
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this insightful episode of the Fire2Fission podcast as Mark Hinaman sits down with Neil Wilmshurst, Senior VP at EPRI. Neil shares his jour...
066 Brett Rampal, Sr. Director of Nuclear at Veriten
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman interviews Brett Rampal, a nuclear energy expert and senior director at Veriten. They discus...
065 Liz Muller, CEO of Deep Fission
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary  In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman speaks with returning guest Liz Muller, CEO and co-founder of Deep Fission, ab...
064 Dr. Jenifer Shafer, Professor of Nuclear Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman speaks with Dr. Jenifer Shafer, a professor at the Colorado School of Mines, about her journ...
063 Klimavenner Kjernakraft (Climate Friends for Nuclear Power) with Mathias Meyer & David Harestad
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mark Hinaman interviews Mathias Meyer and David Harestad, who helped create Klimavenner Kjernakraft– Climate Friends for Nuclear...
062 Aimee Tooker, Community Organizer in Western Colorado
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary  In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, host Mark Hinaman speaks with Aimee Tooker, a community leader from Nucla, Colorado, about ...
061 Matt Solomon, Project Manager of NCEI
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary  In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman speaks with Matt Solomon, project manager of the Northwest Colorado Energy Ini...
060 From Oil and Gas to Nuclear at ONS in Stavanger, Norway
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With a short forward by Mark Hinaman, this episode of Fire2Fission is a recording of a panel discussion in Norway at the ONS Conference in August 2024...
059 Florencia Renteria, PhD in Nuclear Science and Technology
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Fire2Fission Podcast, Mark Hinaman interviews Florencia Renteria, PhD in Nuclear Science and Technology. They discuss various t...
058 Trey Lauderdale, Founder & CEO of Atomic Canyon
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trey Lauderdale, the founder and CEO of Atomic Canyon, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the nuclear power industry. Atomic Canyon...
057 Michael Crabb, SVP Commercial at Last Energy
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman interviews Michael Crabb, SVP Commercial at Last Energy. They discuss Last Energy's backgrou...
056 Heather Feldman, Director of Training & Development at EPRI
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman and Ryan Pickering interview Heather Feldman, the director of training and development at EP...
055 Lauren Thew, President at Bluestone Group
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission Podcast, Mark Hinaman interviews Lauren Thew, President of Bluestone Group, about her background in the nuclear in...
054 Martin Hjelmeland, Postdoc Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire to Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman interviews Martin Hjelmeland, a postdoc researcher in Norway. They discuss Martin's backg...
053 Jeff Whitt, President of US Government Solutions at Framatome
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fire2Fission, Mark Hinaman talks with Jeff Whitt from Framatome about the changing dynamics of nuclear energy. From his journey in ...
052 Craig Ranson, EVP of Installed Base America at Framatome
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hinaman talks with Craig Ranson from Framatome about the nuclear industry's past, present, and future. From robotics to reactor vessel examinatio...
051 Sean Farrell, SVP of Operations at TeraWulf
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hinaman interviews Sean Farrell, Senior Vice President of Operations at TeraWulf, a company focused on zero-carbon cryptocurrency mining. Farrell...
050 Doomberg
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Hinaman interviews Doomberg, an anonymous energy analyst and head writer for the Doomberg Substack. They discuss the importance of nuclear e...
049 Caleb Tomlin, Senior Technical Leader at EPRI
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Tomlin, Senior Technical Leader at EPRI, discusses the transition from coal to nuclear power. He explains the research being done on synthetic f...
048 Arjun Murti, Partner at Veriten
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Hinaman interviews Arjun Murti, Partner at Veriten. Murti discusses the complexities of energy transition, emphasizing the importance of bal...
047 Joshua Goldstein, Co-Creator of Nuclear Now
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fire2Fission podcast, Mark Hinaman interviews Dr. Joshua Goldstein, Professor Emeritus of International Relations at American U...
046 Irina Slav, Energy Writer & Substack Author
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hinaman interviews Irina Slav, a seasoned energy writer with a focus on the oil and gas sector. Their discussion pivots around energy supply dyna...
045 Bob Hargraves, Co-Founder at ThorCon International
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Fire2Fission Podcast featured Bob Hargraves, co-founder of ThorCon International, discussing nuclear power's economic viability an...
044 Shawn Connors, Author & Owner at Atomic Garage Movement
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Connors speaks with Mark Hinaman about his career in the publishing business, his admiration of the nuclear energy industry, and the opportunity...
043 DJ Hanson, COO of Flibe Energy
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJ Hanson sits down to discuss with Mark Hinaman the thorium fuel cycle, molten salt reactors, and Flibe Energy's strategy to commercialize the techno...
042 Everett Redmond, Senior Director of Fuel Affairs at Oklo
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everett Redomond, Senior Director of Fuel Affairs at Oklo, discusses his career history at Holtec, NEI, and his new role at Oklo. He covers a lot of t...
041 Tiffany Dickenson, Executive Director at Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Dickenson and Mark Hinaman discuss the economic struggles of northwest Colorado, the challenges for communities associated with closing coal m...
040 Christine King, Director of the Gateway for Advanced Innovation in Nuclear at INL
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christine King speaks with Mark Hinaman about her diverse background in the nuclear industry, her time at EPRI and Nucleation Capital, and the Gateway...
039 Meredith Angwin, Author of Shorting the Grid
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid, chats with Mark Hinaman about her journey in learning about the grid, demystifying it for herself, and w...
038 DJ LeClear, Radiation Protection Specialist
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DJ LeClear chats with Mark Hinaman about his background and work as a radiation health physicist, the differences between radition dose, dosage, and u...
037 Dr. Adam Stein, Director of Nuclear Energy Innovation at The Breakthrough Institute
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Stein speaks with Mark Hinaman about Dr. Stein's background, his time at the Breakthrough Institute, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the c...
036 Suzie Jaworowski, Communications Consultant for NuScale Power
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suzie Jaworowski discusses her background in the oil and gas industry, the nuclear energy office at the Department of Energy, and her role in communic...
035 Vanessa Clark and William Kowalski, CEO and COO of Atomos Space
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa and William chat with Mark Hinaman about their backgrounds in space technology as well as their new spacecraft which will taxi vessels in low ...
034 Jenifer Avellaneda aka Nuclear Hazelnut
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenifer Avellaneda, aka @NuclearHazelnut on X, discusses with Mark Hinaman her discover of nuclear while growing up in Mexico, working in Vienna for t...
033 Mike Umbro, Partner at Premier Resource Management
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Umbro, an investment banker and oil-tycoon-turned-geothermal-entrepreneur, chats with Mark Hinaman about his project with Premier Resource Partne...
032 Mike Conley, author of Earth is a Nuclear Planet
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Conley chats with Mark Hinaman about his career as an author, his discovery of nuclear, and his new series of books he plans to publish beginning...
031 John Kotek, SVP for Policy Development and Public Affairs at Nuclear Energy Institute
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Kotek discusses his background in nuclear engineering with Mark Hinaman as well as the Nuclear Energy Institute, energy policy, and the future of...
030 Robbie Stewart, Co-Founder at Boston Atomics
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Stewart speaks with Mark Hinaman about his time at GE, studying at MIT, and his nuclear startup, Boston Atomics.
029 John Clarke, Energy Entrepreneur in South Africa
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Clark discusses his entrepreneur ventures in energy and how bringing nuclear to South Africa could solve the country's energy challenges.
028 Stephen Johnson, Director, Space Nuclear Power and Isotope Technologies at INL
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Johnson, Director at Space Nuclear Power and Isotope Technologies Div. at Idaho National Laboratory, talks to Mark Hinaman about Idaho Nationa...
027 Rep. James Strickler and Rep. Larry Scott, Former and Current New Mexico State Legislators
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Representative James Strickler and Representative Larry Scott discuss energy policies, politics, closing coal plants, uranium mining, enrichment, and ...
026 Guerric de Crombrugghe, Founding Partner at Nuketech
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guerric de Crombrugghe, Founding Partner at Nuketech discusses with Mark Hinaman how venture capital is helping push the nuclear industry to new heigh...
025 Discussions on Energy and Networking (DEN Talks): Nuclear Energy & Opportunity Cost
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hinaman hosts an informal and open discussion with engineers, salesmen, and non-profit advocates in the oil and gas industry in Denver. This disc...
024 Emmet Penney, Editor in Chief of Grid Brief and Host of Nuclear Barbarians
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Penney, Editor in Chief of Grid Brief and Host of Nuclear Barbarians, talks to Mark Hinaman about the future of nuclear and his work in advocati...
023 Jeremy Shook, Principal Project Manager at EPRI
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Shook chats with Mark Hinaman about the Electric Power Research Institute, their work in research, and how nuclear will play a role in the futu...
022 Gene Balsmeier, Nuclear Cheerleader & prior COO of Nuclear Waste Partnership, Operater of WIPP
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Balsmeier describes his varied and long career in nuclear energy, his time working at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), and nuclear's role ...
021 Ray Beck, Chairman of JOLT: Joint Organizations Leading Transition
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Beck chats with Mark Hinaman about his career as a lineman and a public servant in northwest Colorado, the Joint Organizations Leading Transition ...
020 Josh Payne, CEO of Black Mesa Advanced Fission
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Payne, CEO of Black Mesa Advanced Fission chats with Mark Hinaman about his career working at the Department of Energy National Labs, X-Energy, a...
019 Mike Keller, President & CEO of Hybrid Power Technologies
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Keller chats with Mark Hinaman about Hybrid Power's design for an advanced power plant. Find the entire transcript on the Fire2Fission website.
018 Rishi Jain & Paul Murphy, Managing Directors at Cross River Infrastructure Partners
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Jain and Paul Murphey discuss their work at Cross River Infrastructure Partners, development projects in nuclear, and their project with ARC in ...
017 Liz Muller, CEO of Deep Isolation
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Muller chats with Mark Hinaman about Deep Isolation's strategy to utilize oil and gas technologies to develop storage systems for spent nuclear fu...
016 Patrick White, Project Manager at Nuclear Innovation Alliance
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick White and Mark Hinaman chat about microreactors, the nuclear regulatory commission, and Patrick’s role at the Nuclear Innovation Allianc...
015 Judi Greenwald, Executive Director of Nuclear Innovation Alliance
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Judi Greenwald describes her career in energy, the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, and how we need to innovate on more than just technology. Watch the co...
014 Isaac Orr, Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Orr and Mark Hinaman talk about the sand market in oil and gas, energy policy in America, coal phase outs and if they’re good for society,...
013 Rod Adams, Managing Partner of Nucleation Capital
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rod Adams chats with Mark Hinaman about the existing and future nuclear industry, his time working as a Navy nuke and writer in the industry, and desc...
012 Ryan MacLeod – Bitcoin Specialist & Laboratory Technician at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan MacLeod discusses his day job as a nuclear lab technician and dives into crypto currency, crypto mining, and how nuclear can be used to benefit b...
011 Gerrit Bruhaug, Nuclear Energy Guru
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gerrit and Mark chat about the history of nuclear energy in the United States and several fascinating utilizations of the technology. Watch the whole ...
010 Kyle Frazer, Director of Nuclear Energy & Continuous Improvement at Xcel Energy
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Frazer chats with Mark Hinaman about his time in the Navy, his role with Xcel, and the future of nuclear in Colorado. Watch the full episode on Y...
009 Joe Miller, President of Advanced Technologies at BWXT
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Miller describes his background in the Navy, BWXT’s Project PELE mobile microreactor, manufacturing of TRISO fuel for the industry, and the ...
008 Sarah Davis, Nuclear Safety Engineer & DEI Officer for NAYGN
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Davis describes her role as a nuclear engineer, North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN), and her role as the Diversity, Equity, and I...
007 Amanda Lang, President of NAYGN and Sr. Product Analyst Duke Energy
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Lang describes North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NAYGN), her background in the industry, and women in STEM. Watch the full discussion...
006 Taylor Stevenson, Partner at Envoy Public Labs
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tay Stevenson chats with Mark Hinaman about nuclear energy in Colorado, his background and arrival at nuclear energy, and the just energy transition. ...
005 Michael England, COO of Moltex Energy
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael England discusses his history in power generation, Moltex’s operations, and nuclear’s broader role in the energy industry. Watch t...
004 Rory O’Sullivan, CEO of Moltex Energy
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rory O’Sullivan describes Moltex’s technology, their wast to stable salt (WATSS) system, and their role in the nuclear industry. Watch the...
003 Craig Piercy, CEO of American Nuclear Society
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Piercy speaks with Mark Hinaman about the American Nuclear Society, new nuclear in America, and progress in the industry. Watch the full discuss...
002 Scott Tinker, Chairman of Switch Energy Alliance
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Tinker discusses nuclear energy and the Switch Energy Alliance with Mark Hinaman. Watch the video on YouTube. Follow along with the full transcr...
001 Doug Sandridge, Oil & Gas Executives in Support of Nuclear Energy
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Sandridge, Senior Vice President of Fulcrum Energy Capital, talks about his career, discovery of nuclear energy, advocacy for rational energy pol...
000 Intro to Fire2Fission
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction video to the Fire2Fission Podcast. Mark Hinaman discusses the definition of energy dense fuels, talks about Project Gnome and Project Plo...
Fire2Fission – Trailer
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Fire2Fission intro video. The first speaker is Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy. The second and third speakers are Obama (obviously) an...