Best Appa Podcasts (2025)

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Latest Environmental Regulation Developments Detailed by APPA’s Carolyn Slaughter 14:55

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In the latest episode of APPA’s Public Power Now podcast, Carolyn Slaughter, Senior Director for Environmental Policy at APPA, provides an update on key environmental regulations of importance to the public power community including EPA’s proposal to repeal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Rule Amendments. She also details what resources APPA offer…

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515 - Coin Concede "Net Neutrality" 1:36:20

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The dust has settled on the Master's Tour Summer Championship, and Edelweiss takes advantage of her seat in the caster's box to help us break down the results, but not before we look at the changes in this week's balance patch and discuss what it means for the direction of the game. News – 19:47 International show match September 29th Dev team chan…

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Pasadena Water and Power General Manager David Reyes Details Energy Storage Project 19:02

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, David Reyes, General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power in California, discusses how the utility is helping to achieve Pasadena’s goal of sourcing 100% of Pasadena’s electricity from carbon-free sources by the end of 2030 and provides details on a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System being pursued …

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514 - Coin Concede "Corpse Management" 1:16:57

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It's Masters Tour weekend! We discuss the things we're likely to have seen at this weekend's tournament, and then break down one of the most popular decks in the post-Day of Rebirth meta, Blood Control Death Knight! News – 19:25 Hotfix Patch 33.4.1 Tournaments – 23:14 Masters Tour Summer Championships Decksplanations – 38:10 How to play Blood Contr…

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Ep. 160: “The Future is Already Here” – Operations and Maintenance in Facilities Management with Vaughn Halliday, MSc, CFM, SFP, FMP, PMP, ProFM of Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago 21:07

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Vaughn Halliday, MSc, CFM, SFP, FMP, PMP, ProFM is Manager of Support Services and Facilities for the Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago where he is a seasoned management executive with a specialized focus on facilities and project management, underpinned by a fervent commitment to sustainability. Mike Petrusky asks Vaughn why he believes that FM pr…

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Heartland Energy’s Casey Crabtree Provides Details on Data Center Rate Policy 10:48

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Casey Crabtree, Director of Economic Development at Heartland Energy, a South Dakota-based joint action agency, provides details on Heartland Energy’s Demand-Adjusted Technology Advantage program, an interruptible data center rate policy, which was launched in March of this year.…

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513 - Coin Concede "Belated Rebirth Day" 1:30:23

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We were waiting for the Day of Rebirth mini-set to launch to talk about new decks to play... And we're still waiting. So, to hold us over, we talk about how to play Quest Warlock to climb on ladder. News – 13:37 Patch 33.4 Day of Rebirth is live Arena updates Battlegrounds changes Day of Rebirth In-game event Hallow’s End Special Event Ladder Ready…

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512 - Coin Concede "Egg-ceptional Performers" 1:39:29

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The miniset for Lost City of Un'goro, Day of Rebirth, was announced this week, so we scrambled our brains reviewing all the new cards, to make it over easy for you to poach wins from your opponents come launch day! News – 24:20 New in game event - Lost City Fire Festival Patch 33.2.3 (hotfixes) Decksplanations – 29:02 Day of Rebirth superlatives Ca…

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Ep. 159: “Don’t Underestimate” – Evolving Technologies and Change in Asset and Facility Management with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky 15:06

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Podcast host Mike Petrusky shares an update on his future plans for the show, industry conferences happening this fall, and the need for continuous learning in our asset and facility management journey. He discusses recent themes that have come up this past year, especially the impact of artificial intelligence and AI agents on the built environmen…

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CEO of California CCA MCE Details Benefits of Issuing Green Bonds 16:50

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Dawn Weisz, CEO of California community choice aggregator MCE, provides details on the benefits that flow to MCE and its member communities from the issuance of green bonds and describes MCE’s approach to power supply planning.By American Public Power Association

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511 - Coin Concede "Fyrakk Drills" 1:37:03

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Edelweiss is fresh off casting last week's Masters Tour Playoffs, and she breaks down all the cool moments and things that we can learn about the meta that she saw over a full broadcast day. Then, we help you learn how to play one of the most popular decks from the tournament, Fyrakk Rogue! News – 25:08 Patch 33.2.2 Reminder that Amazon App Store i…

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Customer Academy, Workforce Strategies are Detailed by President and CEO of the Paris Board of Public Utilities 26:11

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Terry Wimberley, President and CEO of the Paris Board of Public Utilities, the public power utility for Paris, Tennessee, details how the utility engages with the Paris community and its customers including Paris BPU’s Customer Academy. He also discusses the strategies that the utility has implemented with…

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510 - Coin Concede "Big If True" 1:24:15

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Since WickedGood got baited into playing an aggro deck to Legend by thinking it was control before it was too late, we decided to break down the new version of Big Spell Mage, in case you also would like to pretend you're not an aggressive player while killing people on turn 6. News – 26:22 Replicator-inator banned in standard and wild due to an ex…

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Ep. 158: “Have a Conversation” – Chatbots, AI and the Future of FM and Asset Management with Entrepreneur and Author Ab DeWeese 20:29

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Ab DeWeese is a serial entrepreneur, investor, polymath, and AI educator recognized for his ability to distill complex problems into clear, actionable solutions. Mike Petrusky asks AB about his new book, “Essential AI: Your All-in-One QuickStart to Using AI in Business and The Workplace” where he explains the different types of AI systems, includin…

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Utilities Director for Columbia, Missouri, Details Utility’s Approach to Power Supply Planning 19:22

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Erin Keys, Utilities Director for Columbia, Missouri, details how the city’s utility approaches power supply planning and discusses projections for power demand. She also discusses what her priorities have been since taking on her new role as Utilities Director. Keys started in her new role as Utilities Di…

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509 - Coin Concede "Classing Up the Joint" 1:25:40

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Are you prepared for next week's dual-class Tavern Brawl? If not, don't worry, because we're here to help give you some ideas of how to double major your way to success when the Brawl unlocks on Wednesday! Decksplanations – 15:46 Umbra’s Uprising event live Darkmoon Treasures are back, now with more Yogg (but only in China for now) August card back…

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Utilities Director for Loveland, Colorado, Details Success of Drone Inspection Program 24:05

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Sharon Israel, Utilities Director for the public power community of Loveland, Colorado, discusses the success of the utility’s drone inspection program, which launched a year ago, and details the ways in which Loveland benefits from its relationship with Platte River Power Authority, a joint action agency.…

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Coin Concede - Episode 508 “An Old Priest and a Young Priest” 1:43:29

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Edelweiss takes a much deserved week off this week, so WickedGood and Magesa, left unsupervised, talk about some of the Priest decks that might be competitive after next week's nerfs. (Because of course they did.) Decksplanations – 14:27 New Battlegrounds season Patch 33.2 Enter the Underfel banned in Arena Diablo Immortal event live Alkali back as…

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Ep. 157: “Find a Partner” – Facility Management, Restoration and the Future of the Built Environment with Steve Willis, FMP of Mooring USA 22:01

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Steve Willis, FMP is Vice President for Specialty Services at Mooring USA where his is a team builder, networker and educator in the field of disaster restoration and commercial construction. Mike Petrusky asks Steve about the future role of facility managers as the built environment becomes more complex and demanding due to the integration of new …

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Impact of New Law on Public Power, Key Tax Credit-Related Deadlines Detailed by APPA’s John Godfrey 11:45

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, John Godfrey, Senior Government Relations Director at APPA, discusses the recent enactment of budget reconciliation legislation and the new law’s effect on public power. Meanwhile, the enactment of the budget reconciliation legislation has started the clock on a number of tax credit-related deadlines, whic…

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507 - Coin Concede "Coin Concedisi" 1:37:34

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We're joined by Hunter specialist and Dad Legend extraordinaire Sidisi to discuss the hunter decks that are good to play, the hunter decks that could be good to play, and how to brew off-meta decks to keep the game fun and fresh. Plus: the Diablo Immortal crossover, HSReplay's new Arena plugin, and more! Decksplanations – 14:14 Diablo Immortal x He…

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KYMEA President and CEO Doug Buresh Details Power Supply Portfolio Strategies 18:16

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Doug Buresh, President and CEO of the Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency, discusses the key benefits that KYMEA offers to its all requirements members and details KYMEA’s strategies related to assembling its power supply portfolio.By American Public Power Association

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506 - Coin Concede "Balancing Act" 2:17:15

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We just got the first balance patch following the release of Lost City of Un'goro, and we have a lot of thoughts, both about the nerfs and buffs in the patch, and about what led up to needing a huge balance patch like this in the first place. Decksplanations – 12:00 The state of Hearthstone in 2025 Recap of recent creator takes Problems with recent…

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Ep. 156: “Empower Your People” – Using Artificial Intelligence to Share Knowledge in Facilities Maintenance with Derek Crager, PMP, CLSS, CSM, AWS-CP of Practical AI 21:44

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Derek Crager, PMP, CLSS, CSM, AWS-CP is a visionary AI Solutions Architect & founder of Practical AI, which exists to bridge the gap between people and the knowledge they seek. Mike Petrusky asks Derek about empowering employees with the right knowledge and tools for effective asset and facility management. They explore how Voice AI can act as a si…

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Battalion Chief Mark Berry 2:17:42

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Send us a text The year is 1978. A young kid from the projects rides his bicycle for miles. Parched, he stops at a fire station in search of a drink of water and his life is forever changed. Mark Berry is now a battalion chief with the Dallas Fire Department and our story starts with a fatal house fire he responded to just hours before our intervie…

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Key Takeaways from Groton Electric Light Department Time-of-Use Rate Case Study are Detailed 14:54

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Kevin Kelly, the former Manager of Groton Electric Light Department in Massachusetts, discusses a time-of-use rate case study that the utility completed in 2024 in collaboration with APPA. Among other things, he details the key takeaways from the study.By American Public Power Association

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505 - Coin Concede "Loh and Behold" 1:43:47

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We've had some time to see how the early meta from Lost City of Un'goro is shaping up, and it sure is something. But we persevere to help you navigate through pools of angry fish, stampedes of giant monsters, and hordes of woodland creatures that have ganged up to resist them. ETC banned in wild Talkstone is back Sign ups for open qualifiers are up…

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Easton Utilities President and CEO John Horner Details Broadband Project, Efforts Tied to Safety, Reliability 25:31

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In the latest episode of APPA’s Public Power Now podcast, John Horner, President and CEO of Maryland public power utility Easton Utilities, discusses the utility’s broadband project including how grant funding for the project was secured. He also details the steps that Easton Utilities has taken to earn recognition for its safe operating practices …

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504 - Coin Concede "Quests For Glory" 1:56:37

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It's nearly time to go exploring the Lost City of Un'goro, but before you leave base camp, we have some recommendations for things you might want to look out for along the way. Plus, patch notes, discussion of the Hearthstone community manager situation, and more! News – 14:59 Patch 33.0 Known issues Imbue Paladin cards banned from Prerelease Brawl…

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Florida Municipal Electric Association Executive Director Amy Zubaly Details Hurricane Preparation Activities 11:36

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In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Amy Zubaly, Executive Director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, discusses how public power utilities and FMEA have prepared for this year’s hurricane season including a 2025 Hurricane & Storm Preparedness Forum held by FMEA in May.By American Public Power Association

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503 - Coin Concede "Pet Peeves" 2:14:31

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We're fresh off of participating in the Theorycrafting event, and we have a lot of new decks from Lost City of Un'goro to discuss! Plus, we give our opinions about the new Pets in Hearthstone (and the way they make you buy them). News – 13:31 Bundle giveaways coming! Shop Update Arena reward changes coming Pets Decksplanations – 57:39 The decks we …

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Exposing the Military-Industrial Scam: Former US Soldier Greg Stoker on War, Gaza & Empire 1:00:04

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What if everything you’ve been told about the military — “fighting for freedom,” “protecting democracy,” “serving your country” — was a lie? In this explosive episode of "The Watchdog," British-Iraqi artist and host Lowkey sits down with former Army Ranger and intel insider Greg Stoker, who saw the beast from the inside and walked away from it. Sto…