Naked Nuclear
Episodes
How to Build the Internet’s Best Nuclear Guide with Nick Touran
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to explain one of the most misunderstood technologies on Earth?This Final Friday on Naked Nuclear, Danielle sits down with Nick To...
The 41-Hour Pour: When a Nuclear Plant Begins to Exist
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At 2:13 AM in Waynesboro, Georgia, crews were already deep into a process they couldn’t stop.For 41 continuous hours, concrete flowed into the basem...
Why Build Nuclear When We Have Solar?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I Asked If Solar Could Power California… and It Got ComplicatedWhat started as a simple question turned into a full-blown debate: If solar panels a...
Change Your Mind on Climate Change: Why Energy is Life with Zion Lights
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an environmentalist changes their mind about nuclear energy?In this episode of Naked Nuclear, Danielle sits down with Zion Lights, e...
Raised by the Reactor: How a 19 year-old Laborer Became a Nuclear Welder
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When people talk about building nuclear power plants, the conversation usually centers on policy, engineering, and billion-dollar infrastructure.But r...
After-Pop! What is an EPC & Why You Should Care?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What an EPC Actually Does: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction ExplainedWhat does it actually take to build a nuclear power plant?In this Afte...
Built By Bechtel: How to Build Advanced Nuclear with Ahmet Tokpinar
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nuclear power is often described as essential for climate goals, grid reliability, and energy security.But here’s the real question:Can we actually ...
Island Energy Super Heroes: How one Jamaican PhD Student is Transforming Energy Literacy
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a nuclear engineering PhD student realizes that the book she needed as a child… doesn’t exist?She writes it.In this episode of N...
Nuclear Physics for 3rd Graders? How ANS is Re-shaping K-12 Education with Uchenna Ezibe
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Danielle talks with Uchenna Ezibe about how the American Nuclear Society is shaping the future of nuclear education—starting as ear...
BONUS Crossover Episode: The Future of Nuclearn & Naked Nuclear
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this crossover episode between Naked Nuclear and Nuclearn’s The Future of Nuclear, we bring together two teams with different backgrounds but...
Intro to Fusion Energy with Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is plasma, and why are some of the world’s brightest minds betting on fusion energy to power our future? In this episode of Naked Nucle...
After-Pop! Inside the Z Machine: The Most Powerful Pulse on Earth
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you unleash more power than every power plant on Earth — for just a few billionths of a second?Welcome to After-Pop! — today, ...
Swimming through Fusion Research: Student Spotlight with Ryan Zerpa
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Student Spotlight, we trace how childhood curiosity—sparked by Nikola Tesla and MythBusters—led Ryan Zerpa from building a Tesla coil in ...
Becoming the No. 1 University for Nuclear Engineering: University of Michigan Deep Dive with Department Chair, Dr. Todd Allen
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be the #1 nuclear engineering program in the country?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Todd Allen, department chair of the U...
After-Pop! What is Reactor Physics?
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how tiny particles can power whole cities? In this After-Pop! we follow our previous episode with Ikhwan Khaleb and dive into the world of...
UMich NERS Alumni Spotlight: Jenga Blocks, TikTok's, and Life as an International Student
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ikhwan Khaleb tells the story of moving from Malaysia to study in the University of Michigan’s NERS program, learning reactor physics in a second la...
Now Offering: Recruiting Services with Nuclear Talent Scout
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking into the nuclear industry can feel overwhelming, from specialized certifications and security clearances to jobs that never even make it to j...
Build Your Next Career at BWXT: Job Talk with Bob Duffy
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone stay at the same company for decades — or even generations?In this episode of Naked Nuclear, we sit down with Bob Duffy, Senior...
Funding Curiosity: How Budgeting for Curiosity Leads to BIG Dividends
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we dive into the power of curiosity—how simple questions can spark revolutions in science, technology, and society. Inspired by a r...
Dyscalculia to Calculus: How Veronica Annala is Rebranding Nuclear Advocacy
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to be a math genius to change the world — just ask Veronica Annala. In this inspiring Student Spotlight, Danielle sits down with Ve...
Lucrative Trades in Nuclear Power: Diving, Masonry, Pipefitting & HVAC
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for tuning in. In this episode, Danielle highlights four in-demand skilled trades in the nuclear energy industry that require months to years...
After-Pop! What is a Hot Cell?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After-Pop! Episode: What the Heck is a Hot Cell?In this After-Pop! Danielle breaks down the mysterious world of nuclear hot cells—shielded enclosur...
3 Degrees, 1 Football Player: How Marcellus Boykin Earned His Spot at a TOP PhD Program
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue Season 2 with our second Student Spotlight, featuring Marcellus Boykin, a PhD student in nuclear engineering at Georgia T...
Nuclear 101: How this Sold Out Course was Built for Beginners
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Naked Nuclear, Danielle sits down with Dr. Rebecca Steinman, PhD and the American Nuclear Society (ANS) to explore Nuclear 101—...
After-Pop! A Brief Break Down of Nuclear Commercial Shipping
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this After-Pop!, host Danielle explores the rise of commercial nuclear propulsion and how companies like CORE Power are reimagining the future of m...
From Smokestacks to Salt Reactors: CORE Power’s Strategy for Emissions-Free Shipping
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nuclear-powered cargo ships might sound like science fiction—but CORE Power is making them a science reality. In this episode of Naked Nuclear, Dan...
Your Easy Guide to Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships in Nuclear and STEM
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of scholarships, grants, and fellowships available for students at various academic levels and fields, particu...
After-Pop! What is Boron Neutron Capture Therapy?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this After-Pop, Danielle breaks down Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) — a precision cancer treatment that uses nuclear science to selectively...
From Candlelight to Clean Energy: Finding Your Role in the Nuclear Future with Dr. Fiona Rayment, OBE
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do candlelit homework, career pivots, and global nuclear leadership have in common? Dr. Fiona Rayment.In this episode, Danielle speaks with inter...
Would You Rather? How a Viral Tiktok Question Can Improve Science Education
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Relearning Science Vs. Plucking Eyebrows: Unpacking Public Perceptions of STEMIn this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle explores the surprising ...
Student Spotlight: How to Win BIG Scholarships with Sarah Cole
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this student spotlight featuring Sarah Cole, a nuclear fuels researcher, we explore her academic journey from high school during COVID-19 to becomi...
Step Into Nuclear: Maintenance Tech Training at Cape Fear Community College with Kelli Davis
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle sits down with Kelli Davis, Program Director of the Nuclear Technology Program at Cape Fear Community...
Women's History Month Spotlight: ANS President, Lisa Marshall
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever met a legend? In this final episode of our Women’s History Month series, Danielle sits down with Lisa Marshall, President of the Ameri...
Women's History Month Spotlight: Evolving Leadership with Rachel Love
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Women's History Month spotlight, we sit down with Rachel Love, a seasoned project manager in the nuclear industry, to explore the ...
Women's History Month Spotlight: Mothers for Nuclear & The Diversity of Thought
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Women’s History Month episode, we dive into the world of nuclear advocacy, mentorship, and the wisdom of motherhood with Heather Ho...
Women's History Month Spotlight: Caroline Cooley, Radiation Protection Technician
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we spotlight women in the nuclear industry. One of our previous episodes with Caroline Cooley showcases how she became a radiation protecti...
After-Pop! What Exactly does a Landman Do?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revealing the True Role of Landmen in the Energy SectorIn this episode, we take a closer look at the essential role of landmen in the energy industry,...
Landman for Landback: Challenging the Perception of Oil & Gas in the Nuclear Industry
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naked Nuclear Explores: Land Back Movement and Nuclear Advocacy with Doug SandridgeIn this episode of Naked Nuclear, the discussion pivots to the inte...
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson - Pioneering Physicist and Innovator Welcome to another special episode of Naked Nuclear for B...
Black History Month Spotlight: William D. Magwood IV
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Black History Month Spotlight on William D. Magwood IV In this special Black History Month episode of Naked Nuclear, we spotlight William D. Magwood ...
After-Pop! BWRs, PWRs, SMRs and the Reactor Alphabet Soup
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an alphabet soup, but somebody's gotta break it down. Join us in this exciting episode of 'After Pop! A Breakdown of Nuclear Reacto...
Connect the Dots: Industry to Advocacy
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Naked Nuclear, Danielle sits down with Steve Rea, the 2024 recipient of the American Nuclear Society Landis Public Communication an...
After-Pop! What Happened in Germany?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Germany's Nuclear Shutdown: Consequences and Future Prospects Hello everyone! Welcome to the After-Pop! In this episode, we discuss Germany's major d...
3-Dimensional Chess?! Nah, that's just Nuclear Ethics
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating Nuclear Ethics: A Three-Dimensional Chess Game In this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle dives into the complex world of nuclear eth...
After-Pop! The YTT Northern Chumash Tribe
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Indigenous Stewardship and Nuclear Energy: A Closer Look at the YTT Northern Chumash Tribe In this episode of Naked Nuclear, we explore the rich hist...
Seven Generations Forward: How Indigenous Ethos is Shaping the New Nuclear Path
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle discusses the intersection of nuclear energy and indigenous ethos with guest Ryan Pickering from the T...
After-Pop! A brief explanation of In-Situ Leaching
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding In-Situ Leaching with Dr. Kreamer In this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle Allen delves into the technical aspects of in-situ le...
A Contaminant Whodunnit? Uranium Mining & the Groundwater
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solving Groundwater Contamination Mysteries with Dr. David Kreamer In this episode, we delve deep into the complex world of groundwater contamination...
Firefighting to Fission: How Danielle is Fusing her Future Career
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A firefighting, plane flying, nuclear engineering student: Danielle Allen's Unconventional Journey (So Far...) Join Danielle Allen, host of Naked Nucl...
I Don't Want a Watt for Christmas: The Cost of Your Neighbor's Holiday Lights
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watts of holiday displays going on right now, huh? Join Danielle in this festive episode of Naked Nuclear as she delves into the real cost of those ...
After-Pop! A Brief Breakdown of Climate Policies from Ep. 5
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlocking the Policy Power Behind Nuclear Energy Dive into the nuts and bolts of critical climate policies with Danielle Allen as she breaks down som...
A Nuclear Opera with Eric Meyer
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Nuclear Opera with Eric Meyer of Generation Atomic: Merging Energy and Advocacy In this episode of Naked Nuclear, we explore the unlikely parallels...
After-Pop! A Brief Explanation of Radiation from Ep3
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The After-Pop! Demystifying Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation Welcome back to Naked Nuclear, where we simplify nuclear technology. In this episode,...
Does Your Yoga Teacher Handle Radioactive Material? Mine Does!
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My yoga teacher, the tree-hugging radiation protection technician... In this episode of Naked Nuclear, host Danielle speaks with Caroline Cooley, a t...
After-Pop! Stripping Down Nuclear Fuels from Ep1
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ep.1 After-pop! Nuclear Fuels Breakdown: Uranium Oxide, Uranium Silicide, Uranium Mononitride, and HALEU In this quick follow-up epis...
Bill Collector to PhD?!? An Unexpected Pivot to Nuclear Pioneer
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for dropping in! In this inspiring episode of Naked Nuclear, we share the remarkable story of Dr. Jennifer Watkins, who made an unexpected ...