Best The Utility Player Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Post practice & game cool down / Nurturing a new catcher / Teaching stubborn players / Relying on only stats is a bad idea 1:00:21

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In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss various topics, starting with a historical segment about renowned softball pitcher Eddie Feigner. The episode highlights Duluth, Minnesota as the City of the Week and celebrates a Player of the Week for her dedication to improving her skills. An equipment …

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What to do now clean energy subsidies are going? Analysis and insights from clean energy’s biggest North American event 29:34

2d ago29:34

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As RE+ 2025 wrapped up in Las Vegas, the mood across the show floor was one of contradiction: anxiety, anger, optimism, and opportunity all rolled into one. In this episode, Sylvia Leyva Martinez – Research Director and analyst covering global solar markets - sits down with Chris Seiple, Vice Chair of Power & Renewables, and Kasim Khan, Senior Anal…

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Hand Injuries / Gentle Sports Parents / Document Achievements / Proactive Practice 44:03

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In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory record episode 388. The show covers various segments, including 'Did You Know,' 'City of the Week,' 'Player of the Week,' 'Equipment Tip of the Week,' and a 'Listener Question.' Key topics discussed are strategies for handling adversity inspired by Amanda S…

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Navigating the world after OB3: implications for innovation and local manufacturing | Sponsored content from Hithium - Recorded Live at the PowerUp Stage at RE+ 24:29

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Recorded live at RE+, Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, hosts Ryan Chen and Neil Bradshaw from Hithium to unpack the true costs of OB3, the constraints on innovation and fire safety as result of the bill, and the future possibilities for AIDC. Neil Bradshaw is Director of Global Applications Engineering, and takes the view…

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Join the Ultimate D&D Experience: Real-Time World Building! 43:14

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Worldbuilding. It’s one of the most talked about aspects of running TTRPGs, as it is the sandbox into which you will throw your party to adventure in. We’ve talked about tips and tricks in past episodes and articles, and have come down on both sides of the debate surrounding how much to do with a focus totally on your specific table and party. Howe…

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Utility of Various Hitting Tools / Tournament Schedules / College Games as a Learning Tool 44:41

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In episode 387 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tori and Coach Don cover a wide range of topics including player highlights, equipment tips, and listener questions. They start with the 'Did You Know' segment featuring Megan Wiggins, a former Georgia softball star now playing for the Savannah Bananas' opponent team, the Tailgaters.…

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Gas prices are rising and the demand for renewable energy is growing. How are big players in the green tech industry preparing for the evolving policy around solar energy credits? (Recorded live at RE ... 39:46

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Despite the US adding 4.3 gigawatts of solar manufacturing capacity in Q2, there were no additions to the upstream components of polysilicon wafer and cell manufacturing. As gas prices continue to rise and the demand for alternative power supplies grows, get a detailed look at what big names in energy are doing to get over the hurdles. On her secon…

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OB3 and market uncertainty has put more pressure than ever on clean energy assets. How are owners and operators getting the most out of their wind, solar and storage? (Recorded Live at RE+ in Las Vegas ... 56:58

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In a year defined by uncertainty, this RE+ special episode of Interchange Recharged flips the script from “build more” to “get more from what you’ve got.” Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Research Director at Wood Mackenzie, is joined by Alex Bamberger, VP of Digital Solutions at RES, to look at how owners are squeezing extra megawatt-hours from operating wi…

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Forget Net Zero. Everyone’s talking about energy dominance, but is a rebrand really the best thing for climate action? Recorded at RE+ in Las Vegas as the energy industry’s biggest event gets underway ... 15:36

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The policy environment in the US at the moment is challenging, but developers, utilities, and investors are still moving forward with decarbonisation goals and climate action; they’re just talking about it and approaching it in a different way. As RE+ (North America’s biggest clean energy event) kicks off, Sylvia Leyva Martinez talks to veteran cli…

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C Flap vs Cage / Finding a Tournament / Tough Lineup Decisions / Mental and Physical Aspects of Hitting 51:46

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In episode 386 of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various segments including 'Did You Know,' featuring a debate on regional terminology for skin abrasions. The City of the Week is Jacksonville, Florida, and the Player of the Week is recognized for her resilience. Equipment Tip of the Week highlights Squa…

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New NCAA Seeding / Building a new high school program / First Aid Emphasis / Strength Training / Raspberry or Strawberry 1:05:25

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In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics related to softball, including new NCAA rules for seeding the top 32 teams starting in 2026 and recognizing Clearwater, Florida as the City of the Week. They highlight the Fast Pitch Prep player of the week and the importance of strength tra…

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Could your EV power your home? A look at how electric vehicles could be used as two-way charging systems, easing strain on the grid. 42:28

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EV growth is moving, but is it moving quickly enough? Wood Mackenzie research projects battery electric vehicles to account for 58% of light vehicle sales globally by 2050. It won’t be until 2045 that EVs surpass ICE vehicles on the roads globally. So how can consumers be incentivized to get an EV? Manufacturers are addressing concerns around range…

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Too Much: Overcome D&D Idea Overload and Unleash Your Creativity 43:24

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Movies. TV series. Books. Other DMs running games. There are a multitude of sources that provide fodder for our imagination in developing cool ideas that we want to play with in our own games. But how many ideas are TOO MANY ideas? Can you have too many ideas? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to answer a listener question from our “C…

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Little League Softball Viewership / Junior Colleges and Recruiting / Bring in Experts 52:24

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This episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep with Coach Tory and Coach Don discussing various topics related to fast-pitch softball. This week's warmup segments include 'Did You Know,' City of the Week, Player of the Week, and the Equipment Tip of the Week. Highlighted topics include the rising popularity of softball as evidenced by the…

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Turf Fields / Playing on a weaker high school team / Energy for situational drills / Top tier teams stockpiling pitchers / Infield Fly highlight 1:06:20

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In episode 383 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various ways to enhance softball practices, including how to make situational drills more efficient and game-like using tools like the 'two ball drill.' They explore the phenomenon of top-tier teams collecting talented pitchers and the implications for play…

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Transferable tax credits for renewable projects has created a $52 billion market | How are clean energy developers making the most of it? 46:57

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Way back in 2016, US energy storage capacity had just hit 336MWh, a 100% year-on-year increase. The growth forecast for storage was for 7.3GWh by 2022 – a US$3.3 billion market. It’s just one example of how far we’ve come; the IRA’s tax credits and incentives created a bullish environment for developers, and the renewable project pipeline grew and …

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Hey There, Cthulhu! Building The Immersion and The Horror in Your TTRPGs 57:10

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Our last episode was the preamble. Last week’s article discussed some of what we learned from playing with new people. But, in this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with the newest addition to our gaming group, Elizabeth, to delve deep into what went into running the Call of Cthulhu one-shot, playing with brand new people, and how to build a…

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Count and hitter's advantage / Input from different coaches / Benchwarmer on Varsity vs playing on JV / Practice better with outfielders 55:05

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In episode 382 of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics pertinent to fastpitch softball. They highlight the end of the inaugural AUSL team season, featuring the Talons as champions, and debate the unconventional naming of these teams. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is celebrated as the City of the Week, a…

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Youth softball on TV is great / NIL Distribution / Handling didn't make the team / Player's role in development 50:55

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In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coaches Tory and Don as hosts. This episode promises a fun and informative lineup, including a 'Did You Know' segment on Little League Softball TV coverage, recognition for Irvine, California as 'City of the Week', and Payton Harris from Mediapolis, Iowa as 'Player of the Week'. Th…

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What’s the forecast for energy projects as the Big Beautiful Bill looms over the industry? Developers and suppliers are adapting to the chaos – but how? 39:04

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The uncertainty rippling through the energy industry in the first half of 2025 hasn’t gone away. Utilities, developers, and manufacturers are still grappling with the fallout from the "One Big Beautiful Bill," the Trump administration’s reversal of parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the evolving tangle of trade tariffs. Sylvia Leyva Martinez…

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People Get Ready: Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Character Backstory? 42:51

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Backstory. Character development. It’s one of the most discussed topics in the TTRPG space. And the 3 Wise DMs were faced with the question when a friend offered to run a Call of Cthulhu one-shot for our group. This was followed by a Google Doc with twenty in-depth questions as to the character’s background, motivations, loves, and fears. For a one…

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Softball watered down? / Facilitate recruiting / Feel and Real / Choosing a team 48:58

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In this episode of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss several important topics through their warmup, lead off, and coaching segments. They begin with updates on the AUSL's strong growth and potential future changes, advocating for a merger with other professional fast pitch entities and the establishment of cit…

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When to pull pitcher / Is softball watered down? / College Camps / Practice weaknesses 49:34

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In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don dive into various topics related to softball. Episode 379 features segments including 'Did You Know,' focusing on enjoying the end-of-season championships, and 'City of the Week,' spotlighting Seattle, Washington. They discuss the ongoing struggle to get Pl…

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How is geothermal faring in 2025? Investment is booming but is the technology and policy support there? 37:05

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Despite uncertainty for US clean energy investors, things are looking good for the geothermal sector. US$1.7 billion in public funding was pumped into geothermal projects in Q1 this year - 85% of 2024's entire annual allocation – as breakthrough technologies promise to transform untapped resources into commercially viable clean energy projects. Enh…

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Help! Our Best Tips For When the Forever DM becomes the Player 43:40

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You’ve been the DM for a long time (maybe even Forever!) and one of your players has finally said those magic words: “I think I wanna run a game.” So, with all your wisdom, all your experience, all your skills – how do you help the new DM along in the game so that they have a good time and the table has a good time? So that they want to get back in…

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Colorado / Hitting Lineup / NIL & Portal Interview / Parental Influence / Old School vs New 1:18:37

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In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics including the transformation of Colorado into the epicenter for travel softball, the importance of attending these major events, and recognizing a repeat Player of the Week for her efforts in a faith-based softball camp in Montana. Th…

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Review of latest with NIL and House Settlement / Trophy Hunting / Honest feedback to athletes 1:01:26

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In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by FastpitchPrep, the hosts are back together via Zoom. Key segments in this episode include discussions on the training of Team USA Softball in Oklahoma City, the recognition of Albany, New York as the City of the Week, and a call for more Player of the Week nominations. The interview segment features Dr. Ma…

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The oil and gas majors are phasing down their renewable strategies. What does it mean for climate goals? 41:32

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In February this year BP announced it was cutting its investment in green energy ventures from $5B to $2B while reallocating $10B to fossil fuels, and abandoning its 2030 oil output reduction target. Shell has also scrapped its planned 20% carbon reduction cut for 2030. It’s not a good display of intent from the perspective of the energy transition…

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Softball popularity on the rise / SEC permanent location? / Structure of pro ball / Unfair accusations directed at young players 27:45

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In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Tory shares the news that the podcast will return to its regular format next week. This week's mini pod includes the announcement of Kerrigan Welch as the Player of the Week, praises her achievements both on and off the field, and highlights the importance of listener nominations for …

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Master of Puppets – What To Do When The DM Has To Control A Player Character 45:13

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Possession. Dominate. Alignment shifts. There are a multitude of times where the rules make the DM take control of one of the player characters in the game. But, is that a good thing? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to discuss an issue that came up in DM Chris' Tales of the Yawning Portal campaign that he's running for 2 new players…

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Texas Tech and the new template / Tampering / Super Team and success 28:44

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This show is going to discuss the impact that Texas Tech has had on college softball. We have had a lot of feedback from our discussions of the college world series. Texas Tech has done an excellent job in what they have done. But have they created a template for other teams going forward? Tampering has been going on for a long time. Does a super t…

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The world’s most-used carbon accounting rule is about to get a major overhaul. What does it mean for clean energy buyers? 34:36

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol – the global gold standard for measuring corporate emissions – is under review, and the proposed changes could dramatically reshape how clean energy is bought, sold, and reported. New draft rules are expected by the end of the year. What changes could we see? And how will they impact the energy transition? To find out, S…

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Observations and thoughts from the College World Series 26:24

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Coach Tory talks about the just finished College World Series. There were things that we can use to help our players improve. Some things need to be changed to help the flow of the game. Impact of former men's fastpitch players becoming coaches. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Unlock Your Inner Spy: Dive Into Top Secret's Espionage RPG Adventure! 45:05

4M ago45:05

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Top Secret: New World Order. That’s right, for DM Dave’s Birthday Game (of which we are quickly becoming well-versed), DM Chris ran our gaming group through the update to the TSR classic espionage RPG, Top Secret from TSR, Inc. by Merle Rasmussen. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to review the system, and discuss what they liked and …

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Mini Pod #3 - Tough Choices for Colleges / Impact of NIL and Portal / Coaching Softball 22:02

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Colleges are having to make tough choices regarding sports. Some just don't have the money to invest in all sports so they may have to eliminate some sports to keep competitive. Will the use of NIL and the transfer portal create a new way to have success quickly? More former players are entering the coaching profession, we wonder if that is reachin…

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It’s turbulent times for the wind sector in the US, but the outlook is better across the pond. What can the US learn from Europe? 41:49

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Nearly 150 days into President Trump’s second term, the outlook for wind energy in the United States - particularly offshore wind - is increasingly bleak. Trump had pledged to end offshore wind development, and now the House Ways and Means Committee is proposing a phase-out of tax credits for renewables by 2031 - a move that would severely impact a…

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Mini Pod #2 World Series News and Behavior Problems at the youth level 14:04

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This week the main discussion revolves around the College World Series regionals and super regionals an looking forward to the World Series. Tory also observed something that needs to be addressed in a high school age game. Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Mini Pod #1 - Last Weekend's Amazing Softball 21:30

4M ago21:30

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Coach Tory goes through last weekend's games! Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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$8 billion in clean energy projects were cancelled this year. Can the US clean energy market survive tariff uncertainty? 43:59

4M ago43:59

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The US is risking ceding global market share of clean energy to China, permanently. New tariffs, put in place one day then removed the next. Rising costs for everything along the supply chain. The US clean energy sector is navigating one of its most unpredictable phases yet. From solar to storage, how are developers and policymakers reacting to ren…

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Your Virtual DM: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enjoy Solo TTRPGs 43:21

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Artificial Intelligence is a polarizing topic these days. From Skynet-style flights of fancy to the very real implications for content creators, it’s an evolving technology that isn’t going away anytime soon. But free from worrying about profiting off of others’ work, using AI at the game table can help provide you with a set of tools and a pair of…

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An Announcement. 4:30

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We will be on a small hiatus from our podcast, Everything Fastpitch. A key member of our crew, our producer, had a little health scare, and he won't be able to produce for a little while. Meanwhile! We will be uploading mini podcasts throughout the time he is away! And once Elizabeth gets comfortable enough with editing, we will be back to Everythi…

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Help with right size bat / Travel players in rec ball / How much enthusiasm is too much? / Eliminate slow pitching excuse 44:00

5M ago44:00

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This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Help with finding the right size bat (@14:35) Never ending discussion on travel players playing rec ball (@19:14) How much enthusiasm is too much? (@30:29) Eliminate I hate slow pitching excuse (@35:12) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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What’s the biggest mistake clean energy developers make when chasing tax equity? | Sponsored content from Foss and Company 30:40

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Tax equity plays a significant role in clean energy finance, but are developers using it effectively, or are they stumbling over complexities and recent changes? Sylvia Leyva Martinez is joined by Bryen Alperin, Partner and Managing Director at Foss and Company, a leading firm in renewable energy investment, to debate it. They explore how tax credi…

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We Built This City: Tools, Tips, and Tricks on Increasing Immersion in Your D&D Game 48:37

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Terrain. Maps. Minis. Music. Handouts. TTRPGs aren’t movies and television and we can’t rely on moving pictures to help immerse our players, so what are some ways that you can help the imagination Build This City in your players’ minds? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to revisit our discussion with The Wizard Washburn from Paper Ter…

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Do you have to be a super star to be recruited? / Mad Dad Syndrome / Coaches Communicate / Teach Sliding 41:52

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Warmup Segment Listener Question: Does a player have to be a super star to be recruited? (@12:22) Mad Dad Syndrome (@20:34) Coaches communicate properly (@31:29) Teach Sliding (@35:18) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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An energy podcast crossover: Energy Gang and Interchange Recharged join forces to discuss flexibility on the power grid: why it is so important, and how to create it 39:29

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They called the film Avengers: Infinity War the most ambitious crossover event in history. We can’t quite make the same claim, but at Wood Mackenzie’s 2025 Solar and Energy Storage Summit, we did record a crossover episode. Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Wood Mackenz’s principal analyst for solar power and host of Interchange Recharged, is joined by Ed Cro…

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In uncertain times, is a greater reliance on battery storage what’s needed? And how can developers better prepare for it? | Recorded live at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 36:44

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Wood Mackenzie’s 18th Solar and Energy Storage summit is back, in Denver this week. If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we have all the debate and key insight you need to know here on the podcast. Recorded live on day 2 of the summit, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez talks to key industry leaders in solar and storage to answer these questions: What’s bes…

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Solar and energy storage experts debate the current market: what have we seen in the first quarter of 2025? 50:04

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Wood Mackenzie’s 18th Solar and Energy Storage summit is back, in Denver this week. If you can’t make it, don’t worry – we have all the debate and key insight you need to know here on the podcast. Recorded live on day 1 of the summit, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez talks to four industry leaders in solar and storage to answer these questions: Can the U…

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It’s uncertain times in solar and storage. How can we use smarter grid optimisation to give developers some assurance? | Recorded live at SESS 2025 28:27

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Over the past couple of years unprecedented low prices for solar panels have spurred incredible growth. But there’s a big shift underway. In this special episode of the show, recorded live from the stage at Wood Mackenzie’s Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025, host Sylvia Leyva Martinez, Principal Analyst at Wood Mackenzie, sits down with Ben Sigrin…

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Can we save college sports? / High School Politics / Rec and travel issues / Greatest coaches of all time 41:57

5M ago41:57

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Warmup Segment Listener Question: Can we save college sports? (@10:55) High School Politics (@18:29) Rec and travel issues (@27:41) Greatest coaches of all time (@35:19) Support the showBy Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay