Less Talk, More Action
Episodes
Are You Ready for Climate + AI? The Skills That Will Make You Unstoppable
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Joel welcomes back entrepreneur and Sustained Futures Founder Katie Neck as guest co-host to explo...
Circular Economy, Polar Bears & Hope: The Case for ‘Optimistic Apocalypse’
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and guest co-host Sherrell Dorsey, a journalist and entrepreneur, explore what a meaningful impact loo...
Ex–Head of Sustainability: “We’ve Got It All Wrong”
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with sustainable real estate leader and podcaster Alex Edds about why the industry is st...
Your Net Zero Plan Is Useless (Until You Do THIS)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with Pål Hauff Hvattum, CEO and Co-Founder of CQuel, a platform that turns dusty Net Ze...
The Ocean Is the Hero of Climate Change (Here’s How)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Kevin Whilden, Co-Founder of Seatrees, to explore whether the ocean can truly h...
87% Less Energy: The Heat Pump Big Utilities Don’t Want You To See
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Vince Romanin, Co-Founder and CTO of Gradient, to explore how next-generation w...
Why No One Talks About Your Home’s #1 Energy Hog
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Luke Winston-Almanzar, Co-Founder and CEO of Reservoir, to explore why hot wate...
Defund Education? This HVAC Professor Explains Why
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode with Bob Clark (0:56) Owen Takes on the Trump Administration’s V...
He Helps Homeowners QUIT Fossil Fuels (For Free?)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Cooper Marcus, CEO and “Chief Quitter” of QuitCarbon, to explore why home e...
The Dirty Secret of ‘Green’ Policy: It’s Slowing Us Down
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel Cesare explores the idea of the “libertarian environmentalist,” arguing that in 2026 government re...
Can Fishing Nets Save the Planet? Inside This Crazy Idea
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with David Stover, Co-Founder and CEO of Bureo, a company that transforms discarded ...
How To Add EV Charging With NO Costly Grid Upgrade
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with John Reister, Founder and CEO of GoPowerEV, about why EV charging in multifamily bu...
How to Sell Decarbonization to People Who Don’t Believe in It
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Ryan Yetzer, founder of Full Scope Asset Optimization, to talk about decarbonizing re...
The REAL Reason Your Home Isn’t Decarbonizing (and How to Fix It)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Nate Adams, the “House Whisperer,” to discuss the realities of home decarbo...
Why the Next Generation Demands Impact, Not Just Returns
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Deyl Kearin of DLP Capital to discuss how real estate can become a force for go...
Corporate Net Zero: Shift or Sham? The REAL 2026 Predictions
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Katie Neck, founder of Sustained Futures, as she shares lessons from Formula 1, expla...
How Millennials Will Finally Afford Homes
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome sustainability leader Anthony Guerrero to explore the challenges and opportunities in...
Solar's Wild Ride: Triumphs, Scams & 2026 Predictions
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome reflect on a transformative year in clean energy and real estate, discussing the ups ...
Stop Scaring Our Kids and Start Building Their Future
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, it’s a solo episode as Joel challenges conventional climate narratives by exploring why fear-based messag...
Why AI is Your New Business Superpower in Sustainability
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen are joined by AI and sustainability pioneer Kevin Surace. The conversation dives into how AI ...
How to Find a Billion-Dollar Business Idea Nobody Else Sees
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Ben Christensen, Founder and CEO of Cambium Carbon, joins Joel and Owen to discuss his entrepreneurial jour...
Why Energy Efficiency Beats Net Zero (For Now)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Kyle Hendricks, VP and Head of Sustainability at Equity Residential. The conversation...
Can AI Save Sustainability—Or Kill Your Job?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Anneli Tostar, Co-founder and CEO of Tangible, for a candid discussion on revolutioni...
Why Electrifying Your Home Is Easier Than You Think
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Shreyas Sudhakar, Founder and CEO of Vayu, about his fascinating journey from rocket ...
How to Save $250 Million & the Planet (in 4 Steps)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Norman Crowley, Founder of CoolPlanet, to discuss bold new strategies for indus...
NYC’s Old Buildings: Would You Invest Millions To Fix This Problem?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, David Goldstein, founder of Hydronic Shell Technologies, joins Joel and Owen to discuss the urgent challeng...
From Polluter to Solution: Cement’s New Revolution
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Miles Haladay, COO of Concrete Transition Capital, joins Joel and Owen to discuss the environmental challen...
The Real Reason Clean Energy Isn't Scaling...Yet
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Julia Pyper, Vice President of Public Affairs at GoodLeap and host of the Political Climate podcast, joins ...
Stop Complaining, Start Building
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett dive into the challenges and future direction of the climate movement, questio...
Waste Not, Warm Not: Turning Trash into Climate Action
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Andrew Jones, Founder of Carba, joins Joel and Owen to explore the science, business, and challenges of lar...
Asymmetrical Warfare: How Small Actions Can Change Big Systems
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, climate leader and author Auden Schendler joins Joel and Owen to discuss the shortcomings of the current en...
Beyond Climate Doom: Innovation, Storytelling, and Hope in Sustainability
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, award-winning climate tech journalist and entrepreneur Sherrell Dorsey joins Joel to explore how authentic ...
The Real Estate Revolution: Decarbonization, Data, and Doing Better
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Chris Pyke, Chief Innovation Officer at GRESB. Chris discusses the evolution of susta...
Breaking the Grid: How Innovation is Reshaping Energy
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen are joined by clean energy leader Jigar Shah to discuss the evolution and future of sustainab...
Burn It Down to Build It Better: A New Era for ESG and Business
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen are joined by Raz Godelnik, Associate Professor of Strategic Design and Management at Parsons...
Decarbonization Done Right: From Reporting to Real Results
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Gus Bartholomew, Co-Founder of Leafr. Gus discusses the pressing need for action over...
Designing a Greener Home: How Quilt is Changing the HVAC Game
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel welcomes Matthew Knoll, Co-founder and CTO of Quilt. Matthew shares Quilt’s mission to accelerate ho...
National Security Meets Sustainability: A New Corporate Mandate
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome author and consultant Alex Kruzel to explore the shifting landscape of corporate sust...
Fake vs. Real Net Zero: Cutting Through the Carbon Hype
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen fly solo as they dive into the evolving landscape of sustainability, discussing Formula 1’s...
Brewing Solutions: Water Reuse and Climate Innovation
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Aaron Tartakovsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Epic Cleantec, exploring innovative water re...
Designing Tomorrow: Unlocking the Potential of Urban Spaces
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome James Ball, Director of the Future Cities Initiative at the National Building Museum....
The Supercool Way: Solving Climate Challenges with Profit and Purpose
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Josh Dorfman’s Background and Journey (1:14)Solar Corner with Owen: Solar Industry Challenges (2:...
Dollars and Sense: Making Sustainability Business-Friendly with Becca Timms of Ultreia Advisory
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Becca Timms, Founding Principal at Ultreia Advisory, as they dissect the current stat...
ESG Unplugged: Practical Sustainability in Multifamily Real Estate with Thomas Stanchak
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Making a Bet: Building Performance Standards (1:55)Impact of BPS/BIPs on Real Estate Investment (5:...
Bits That Move Atoms: Scaling Sustainable Design with C.Scale
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Positive Trend Segment (1:37)Jack’s Background & C.Scale Mission (4:08)Challenges in Architectura...
Sustainability as Art: Designing Action, Not Just Awareness
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome sustainability expert and Chief Action Designer at Hello World Labs, Katie Patrick. D...
Growing Together: The Future of Regenerative Neighborhoods
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Sustainability and Food Access (1:31)Carbon Removal Technology Examples (4:20)Discussion on Carbon ...
Beyond the Buzzwords: Practical Solutions in Sustainability
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Importance of Multidisciplinary Decision-Making (1:30)Provocative Tweets Segment Introduction (2:57...
Maybe Software Can Help Decarbonize Buildings
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Skepticism about Software (1:37)Building Energy Performance Standards Explained (2:30)Discussion on...
We Are Winning the Building Decarbonization Fight
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Focus on Solutions (2:06)Call for Optimism (4:43)Welcoming Panama to the Show (6:26)Panama's Backgr...
The Intersection of Art and Science in Creating Lasting Change Featuring Sustainability Strategist, Educator, and Photographer, Meg Haywood Sullivan
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Special segment: Adventures of Joel’s Eco-Friendly House (3:15)What makes Meg a climate rebel? (9...
Balancing Impatience and Optimism with Action, Featuring Founder of THRIVE Collaborative & Founder/CEO of FEW Nexus & FEW Energy, Matt Grocoff
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Introduction of Matt and his green building work (0:57) \Special segment: Zero bullshit (3:21)What ...
Convening to Exchange Ideas and Solutions for Climate Change Featuring Net Zero Conference Founder and CEO of Verdical Group, Drew Shula
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Drew’s work and impact at Verdical and the Net Zero Conference (1:57)Special Segment: The Trees W...
Creating Partners, Not Enemies in the Climate Fight, Featuring Founder and Managing Partner of Doomsday Partners, Nizar Delbani
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Science corner segment: LK-99 Superconductor (3:18)What makes Nizar a Climate Rebel? (9:50)Nizar’...
Hope in the Fight for Sustainability Featuring the Climate Rebel Podcast Hosts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:A Climate of Hope segment (2:15)The confusion of changing buzzwords (10:49)Stay positive in the fig...
It’s Time to Dig In Featuring U.S. Green Building Council - Los Angeles' Executive Director, Ben Stapleton
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Ben’s background and work at USGBC-LA (2:19)What makes Ben a climate rebel? (6:41)People First La...
How Surfing Can Save the Planet with Surfrider Foundation CEO, Chad Nelsen
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:What to look for in this episode with Chad (1:19)Science Corner: breaking down net zero energy buil...
Finding the Inflection Point in Clean-Energy Investing for Long-Term Growth with SVP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, Shanu Mathew
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:If Climate-Tech were an NBA Legend: Special Segment (2:45)Shanu’s background in the clean energy ...
Protecting Nature’s Place in the Global Economy with Managing Partner at EcoAdvisors & Founder at EcoInvestors Capital, Hari Balasubramanian
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, the crew welcomes Hari Balasubramanian, Managing Partner at EcoAdvisors & Founder at EcoInvestors Capit...
From Food Stamps to Seven-Figure Success with Founder and President of Rayven, Owen Barrett
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, host Joel Cesare interviews fellow co-host Owen Barrett on the show. During the conversation, Owen shar...
Investing in Real Estate Strategically and Sustainably with the Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Fifth Wall, Brendan Wallace
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Brendan Wallace, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Fifth Wall, the largest venture capital firm focused on technologies for th...
The Importance of Electrifying our Homes Now with CEO and Co-founder of Rewiring America, Ari Matusiak
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Ari Matusiak, distinguished leader and social entrepreneur, leading the charge in promoting home electrification, confronting...
Protecting What You Love with Executive Director of Building Transparency, Stacy Smedley
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Stacy Smedley, the Executive Director of Building Transparency, a nonprofit organization that is focused on making informatio...
Changing our Relationship with Carbon with VP of Sustainability for the Americas at Interface, Lisa Conway
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Lisa Conway, VP of Sustainability for the Americas at Interface – the global flooring manufacturer that is changing the g...
The Ocean is the Answer to Climate Change with Marine Conservationist and Sustainability Educator, Carissa Cabrera
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Carissa Cabrera, marine conservationist, sustainability educator, and climate activist. For the past 10 years, Carissa has fo...
Monetizing the Right Kind of Energy with the Director at the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy, Jigar Shah
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Jigar’s work at the Department of Energy, virtual power plants, and smart technology. He shares tips for how to future-proof decisions wh...
Focusing on Fuels with the Co-Founder & CEO at WasteFuel, Trevor Neilson
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We define “rebellion,” changing the energy system, and WasteFuel’s mission to turn landfill waste into low carbon fuels. Listen for how Trevor c...
Are you an Environmentalist? Living a More Conscious Life with Health and Wellness Influencer, Mona Vand
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special solo episode, lifestyle and wellness influencer Mona Vand, shares with Joel her journey from pharmacist to public figure. She hones in...
Making the Unsexy Sexy with Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Lindsay Baker, the CEO of the International Living Future Institute. Lindsay shares the importance of envisioning the type of...
Are you a Climate Rebel?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our first conversation on the Climate Rebels Podcast, we introduce ourselves and our company Rayven: Joel is one of the world's foremost experts on...
Introducing The Climate Rebels Podcast
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The climate conversation has never been more divided. As disruptors in this space, we’re hungry to find solutions to the challenges our environment ...