Best Tim Weaver Podcasts (2026)

#EP326 Happy Holidays! Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague breaks down his top 5 episodes of 2025, featuring conversations that shaped how we think about solar, storage, virtual power plants, microgrids, and AI. From Jigar Shah's call for the industry to become a political force to Spark AI's permitting breakthroughs, these episodes capture…

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Bonus Ep: Blood Ties meets Grace from Redrum 25:12

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In this episode, with special guest Grace from Redrum, Geoffrey and Molly confront one of the most disturbing crimes in recent British history. The murder of Brianna Ghey. A 16 year old girl who trusted the wrong people and paid with her life. On 11 February 2023, Brianna was lured to a park by someone she believed was a friend. What awaited her wa…

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Whole Home Backup; Battery Storage for Every Home 35:27

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#EP325 Home battery storage sits at less than 1% market penetration in America. The solar industry spent years focused on small urban systems while whole-home backup solutions remained out of reach for most homeowners. Tim Montague sits down with James Showalter, founder and CEO of EG4 Electronics, to discuss whole-home backup solutions that provid…

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Bonus Ep: Blood Ties meets British Murders 28:44

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Blood Ties bonus with a case that refuses to stay quiet. The murder of Bhim Kohli shocked a community and exposed uncomfortable questions about family loyalty power and silence. In this episode we are joined by Stuart Blues of British Murders to find out more. CREDITS: Presenters: Geoffrey and Molly Wansell Featuring: Stuart Blues https://www.briti…

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LEVI LEWELLYN OF PERMAFROST BEARDS 24:01

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Send us a text LEVI LEWELLYN OF PERMAFROST BEARDS TALKS ALL THINGS "BEARDS BOOZE & BACON" AND SHARES SOME BEARD CARE TECHNIQUES Buy made in Alaska beard products here: https://www.permafrostbeards.com Learn more about the upcoming event here: https://beardsboozeandbacon.comBy Tilden

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ANNE WEAVER, CEO FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK: FIGHTING HUNGER IN INTERIOR ALASKA 59:40

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Send us a text In this episode of 36 The Podcast, we talk with Ann Weaver from the Fairbanks Community Food Bank about food insecurity in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska. Ann shares what hunger really looks like in our community, the challenges of serving families in Alaska’s extreme climate, and how local organizations support neighbors in need. We …

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Utility Microgrids Value Stack: 8 Revenue Streams Explained 51:28

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#EP324 Microgrids offer utilities eight distinct value stacks (or streams), yet most still treat them as experimental pilots. Today on the Clean Power Hour, we reveal how microgrids are strategic network assets that deliver value every single day, not just when the grid fails. Martin Szczepanik is Director of Energy and Resources at Baringa, a glob…

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Full Circle in 30 Years with Eric and Janel Woodward 1:03:08

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Eric and Janel Woodward are organic dairy farmers in Vasser, Michigan. They sit down with us to talk about how they got into dairy farming, moving farms mulitple times, why they decided to go organic and setting things up for their future in farming. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds.…

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Energy Projects Just Got Faster With AI 48:37

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#EP323 Building clean energy projects faster starts with better tools. Maryssa Barron, Founder and CEO of BuildQ, joins Tim Montague to discuss how AI transforms energy project development. Maryssa Barron is the founder and CEO of BuildQ, the enterprise AI platform purpose-built for clean energy project teams to accelerate development, financing, a…

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America Crushes 40GW Storage Goal Set in 2017: Supply Can't Keep Up 52:51

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This week on Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver break down the biggest solar and storage headlines shaping the industry right now. The US reached 40 gigawatts of grid storage in 2025, beating the 35 gigawatt goal set in 2017. But supply chains are struggling to keep up. 100 amp-hour battery cells are sold out through 2026 as demand…

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From The Cold Climate Housing Research Center to City Hall: Mayor Mindy O’Neall on Building a Better Fairbanks 1:05:01

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Send us a text This week on 36…The Podcast, we grab a beer with Fairbanks Mayor Mindy O’Neall — a leader who went from studying permafrost and sustainable homes at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center to running Alaska’s Golden Heart City. Mindy talks housing, renewable energy, and what it’s really like steering Fairbanks through cold weather, …

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AI is REVOLUTIONIZING Clean Energy Permits 43:46

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#EP322 Today on the Clean Power Hour, we dive into one of the biggest bottlenecks strangling the clean energy transition: the slow, messy world of zoning, permitting, and early-stage development. Our guests are Julia Wu and Anuj Saigal, co-founders of Spark AI, a Y Combinator-backed platform that has ingested and summarized nearly every zoning code…

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Solving NYC's Energy Crisis: 30-Year Battery Tech for Urban Grids 44:57

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#321 Today on the Clean Power Hour, we explore energy storage as a service for some of the toughest markets in the country. Tim Montague sits down with Christian Farivar, founder of Karh, to discuss how his company is tackling grid congestion, load pockets, and resilience challenges in Urban Areas like New York City with next-generation battery tec…

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Santa’s Got Gold: A Holiday Chat with Tim Staton of Alaska Gold n Gems 30:26

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Send us a text It’s a golden holiday episode of 36…The Podcast! We’re sitting down with Santa Claus himself — also known as Tim Staton, owner of Alaska Gold n Gems and volunteer with Santa’s Helpers AK in Fairbanks. From the sparkle of gold to the magic of giving, Santa talks about running a local jewelry shop, spreading joy through charity, and wh…

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How Electric Co-ops Drive Tennessee Solar + Battery Storage Growth 19:20

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#320 Today on the Clean Power Hour, Brandon Wagoner, Vice President of Strategy at Middle Tennessee Electric, explains how the second largest cooperative in America manages explosive EV adoption, deploys 32 megawatts of battery storage, and builds 113 megawatts of solar arrays while keeping rates low. His secret weapon: load factor optimization. Mi…

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CATL Signs Record 200 GWh Battery Deal: What It Means for Storage 45:23

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On this week’s Clean Power Hour Live, Tim and John discuss Illinois legislation bringing 3 gigawatts of battery storage to IL, the public health impacts of solar tariffs, and global energy storage market trends that are reshaping the grid. Episode Highlights: CATL signs 200 gigawatt hour energy storage deal with Beijing HyperStrong, representing ne…

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AI Energy Forecasting: How Machine Learning is Transforming the Grid 53:22

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#319 The modern power grid faces an existential challenge: integrating massive amounts of renewable energy while keeping the lights on. Sean Kelly, CEO and Founder of Amperon, explains how artificial intelligence and machine learning are replacing outdated forecasting methods to predict energy supply and demand with precision. This conversation exp…

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Faith, healing & moving in the miraculous with Marilyn Harry 44:25

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After 35+ years of gospel ministry, evangelist Marilyn Harry's passion for souls and healing hasn't dimmed. In this powerful conversation, she shares wisdom from decades of seeing God's power at work - including a baby coming back to life in her arms, tent campaigns where hundreds found Christ, and countless healings. Discover: How she's maintained…

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S13 Ep 22: Hannibal the Cannibal 31:10

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Geoffrey and Molly Wansell confront Britain’s most chilling killer, Robert Maudsley, the man the tabloids dubbed Hannibal the Cannibal. Locked away in a glass cell beneath Wakefield Prison, Maudsley has spent decades in near-total isolation after a string of murders so brutal they shocked even hardened detectives. But who is the man behind the mons…

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Why Alaska Is Crushing the Microgrid Game (And What We Learn) 52:46

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#318 Peter Asmus, microgrid expert and author of the upcoming book "Alaska Microgrid Innovators," breaks down the current state of microgrids and battery storage. He explains why Alaska leads in microgrid innovation and what the rest of the U.S. needs to learn from remote communities. Peter Asmus brings over 15 years of experience covering the micr…

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S13 Ep21: Devil in Disguise 25:42

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Gregory Vincent Greene was a man of contradictions, charming yet cold, generous yet ruthless. Behind the façade of an ordinary life lay secrets that would unravel a family and shock a community. In this gripping new episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell peel back the layers of a complex life and a chilling crime. With their trademark mi…

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The Global Team Strategy That's SLASHING Solar Project Costs 46:34

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#EP317 The solar industry faces a defining moment in Q4 2025. While regulatory challenges create uncertainty, well-capitalized players treat this period as a buying opportunity. Daniel Dus, CEO and founder of Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR), breaks down the market dynamics and explains how his company's global expertise positions it to thrive du…

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S13 Ep20: The Shankill Butchers 26:18

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In the heart of Belfast during the height of the Troubles, a brutal gang prowled the night, abducting, torturing, and killing innocent Catholics in a reign of terror that would shock even hardened police officers. Known as The Shankill Butchers, this group of loyalist paramilitaries turned the streets into hunting grounds, leaving a city already di…

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Masdar 5.2GW Solar Plus 19GWh Storage: World's First 24/7 Solar Plant 50:14

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In the latest Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver discuss major developments in clean energy markets. Learn about the world's largest solar plus storage project breaking ground in Abu Dhabi, how silver prices are transforming solar panel economics, and why residential batteries are creating a feedback loop that drives more solar ins…

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For the Love of Farming with Allen and DeAnna Weaver 53:23

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Allen and DeAnna Weaver are organic dairy farmers from Shreve, Ohio. They join us to share how they purchased a farm and started with organic dairy, the network of support that got them through the tough early days and how their farm has evolved since starting up. Rooted In Organic Podcast is sponsored by Byron Seeds.…

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S13 Ep19: The Curry Killer 31:23

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Geoffrey Wansell uncovers the shocking story of Lakhvir Singh, a woman whose passion turned to poison. When her lover began a new relationship, jealousy consumed her. In an act as chilling as it was calculated, she laced his curry with a rare poison — aconite — earning her the nickname “The Curry Killer.” Was this a crime of love, rage, or revenge?…

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Solar Grazing Saves Failing Farms: The Agri-Energy Revolution 47:41

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#316 Rebekah Pierce runs a regenerative sheep farm in upstate New York and has cracked the code on making solar farms work for agriculture. Her new book "Agri Energy" reveals how combining solar panels with farming creates a win for developers, farmers, and rural communities. The land use math is stunning. The US dedicates 30 million acres to growi…

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Gen Z, the quiet revival & why this moment matters with Tim Alford 1:01:50

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Something remarkable is happening among young people. Church attendance for Gen Z has quadrupled. Bible sales are soaring. Spiritual hunger is everywhere, but it's not exclusively Christian. In this essential conversation, Tim Alford (National Director of Limitless) joins Mark Pugh to unpack: Why Gen Z are spiritually open in unprecedented ways The…

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S13 Ep18: The Teacup Poisoner 31:50

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He was just fourteen when he started killing — a schoolboy with a chemistry set and a deadly obsession. Graham Young, known to history as The Teacup Poisoner, was the embodiment of evil hiding behind a polite English smile. In this episode of Blood Ties, Molly and Geoffrey uncover the chilling story of how a quiet teenager turned into one of Britai…

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Why Industrial Real Estate is the KEY to Unlocking a Cleaner Future 52:33

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In this week's Clean Power Hour live, Tim Montague and co-host John Weaver were joined by Wes Hersche, Director of Enterprise Sustainability at Prologis, to explore how the world's largest logistics real estate company is transforming 1.3 billion square feet of rooftop space into clean energy assets. They discuss Prologis' ambitious push toward the…

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S13 Ep17: The Greatest Criminal 32:42

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In this gripping episode of Blood Ties, Geoffrey and Molly Wansell delve into the chilling case of Catherine Wilson — the so-called “Victorian Poisoner.” A trusted nurse who turned her patients’ trust into a death sentence, Wilson used poison to line her pockets, leaving a trail of mysterious deaths behind. The Wansells unravel how a woman meant to…

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Trail Talk: Joey Sabin from VOA Racing & Evelyn Sturdivant from Ridgeline Kennels 1:14:54

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Send us a text In this episode of 36…The Podcast, we sit down with Joey Sabin from VOA Racing and Evelyn Sturdivant from Ridgeline Kennels to talk all things mushing — from race-day chaos to kennel life and the deep bond between mushers and their dogs. Joey shares what it’s like running a seasoned race team with VOA, while Evelyn brings a fresh per…

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How Microgrids and Batteries Future-Proof Grid Resilience 43:07

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#315 The American grid faces a triple threat: climate disasters, explosive AI data center growth, and mass electrification. Paul Gerke, Content Director for Renewables at Clarion Events and host of Factor This podcast, breaks down how batteries, microgrids, and smart grid technology provide the path forward for grid resilience and reliability. Paul…

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S13 Ep16: The Golden State Killer 28:59

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He was the bogeyman of suburban America — a ghost who crept into homes, shattered lives, and vanished into the night. For decades, the Golden State Killer taunted police, leaving behind terrified families and a trail of violence that stretched across California. Rape, murder, stalking — his crimes were monstrous, his arrogance chilling. And yet, he…

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Why Grid Power Can't Save AI Data Centers (Microgrids Can) 35:15

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#EP314 Today on the Clean Power Hour, Michael Stadler, CTO of Xendee, reveals why the utility grid cannot support the AI data center boom and how microgrids provide the only viable path forward. Michael began researching microgrid optimization at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) in 2002, spending over 20 years developing the technology …

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S13 Ep15: The Selfish Predator 28:12

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He called himself a “psychopath with a conscience.” But behind the bravado, Mark Brown was a cold, calculating killer. In the quiet seaside town of St Leonards, Brown led a double life — father, partner, builder by day, and murderer by night. When two women vanished months apart, detectives uncovered a web of lies, manipulation, and chilling arroga…

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How 41 US States Are Deploying Energy Storage and Smart Grids? 51:45

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#Ep313 Grid modernization is accelerating across America. In Q2 2025 alone, 48 states plus DC and Puerto Rico took 468 actions to modernize their grids through energy storage, microgrids, and virtual power plants. This shift is reshaping how utilities deliver reliable, resilient power. Today on the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague speaks with Vincent…

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S13 Ep14: The Real Peaky Blinders 27:32

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Long before the hit TV series turned them into legends, the real Peaky Blinders ruled the backstreets of Birmingham. With swagger in their step, and blood on their hands — they were the original urban gangsters of Britain’s industrial age. In Blood Ties: The Real Peaky Blinders, we uncover the brutal truth behind the myth — the poverty, the power, …

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Why Solar and Battery Storage Is Now More Valuable Than Solar Alone 54:30

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Most solar installers miss the biggest opportunity in clean energy today. Jay Marhoefer started Intelligent Generation in 2009, six years before the market was ready. Today, his company delivers 3-6x higher ROI for commercial solar projects by stacking revenue streams from batteries. This episode reveals how the "Earn, Save, Protect" model works in…

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S13 Ep13: The Jilted Boyfriend 34:10

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Kyle Clifford turned up at their quiet Hertfordshire home like any other ex returning a few belongings — calm, deliberate, utterly convincing. Kyle Clifford wasn’t some impulsive man in a rage; he was calculated, chillingly controlled. He moved with purpose, carrying out his grim mission with military precision, showing no flicker of hesitation. Th…

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Beyond Blushmoon: Reinvention, Resilience, and Real Talk with Stephanie Steinbrecher 1:23:51

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Send us a text We’re sitting down with Stephanie Steinbrecher, the heart and style behind Blushmoon Boutique — a beloved Fairbanks fashion spot that recently closed its doors. Over a few cold ones, Stephanie opens up about the highs, the heartbreak, and the healing that come with running — and letting go of — a small business in the Last Frontier.…

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FEOC Regulations Spark MASSIVE Supply Chain Disruptions 50:24

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The global supply chain for batteries and solar equipment faces unprecedented complexity in 2025. If you're a developer or asset owner planning projects for 2026 and beyond, this conversation is essential listening. Christian Roselund, Senior Policy Analyst at Clean Energy Associates, breaks down the intricate web of rules, tariffs, and supply chai…

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TfL 25: Mr Dunn goes to City Hall - with Deputy Mayor Seb Dance and TfL Superfans 31:04

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Tim puts on his very best moquette socks and accepts a generous invite into the heart of City Hall, to chat with Deputy Mayor of London for Transport Seb Dance about a couple of big questions, including: How much has cycling and air quality changed in London since the year 2000 when TfL was born? The answer is: quite a lot, actually. From riding a …

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It was every parent’s worst nightmare. In the summer of 2002, two bright, happy ten-year-old girls — Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman — vanished without a trace from the quiet village of Soham. Overnight, their faces were on every front page, every television screen, as a frantic nation prayed for their safe return. But behind the search and the hea…