The Atomic Show Podcast includes interviews, roundtable discussions and atomic geeks all centered around the idea that nuclear energy is an amazing boon for human society.
Shane and I discuss Peak Oil and the ways that nuclear power can help to alleviate the problems that will result if oil production rate peaks without a more capable alternative available. We specifically mention the work of Kenneth Deffeyes, the author of Beyond Oil: The View from Hubbert’s Peak. In addition, we discussed certain…
Shane and Rod talk about nuclear fuel recycling and ways to reduce the amount of waste that nuclear reactors produce. We also talk about the fact that there are rare materials with unique physical properties locked inside the fuel assemblies that have been removed from nuclear fission reactors. With a proper eye towards converting trash…
Shane explains how he learned how to scuba dive in New Mexico. Shane and Rod talk about biodiesel, alcohol fuel, Fischer-Trospch synthetic fuels, government subsidies for ethanol, using nuclear heat in synthetic fuels processing and some of the reasons for success for the anti-nuclear lobby. We also ended up talking about reasons for our atomic…
In this episode, Rod Adams and Shane Brown introduce themselves and their show concept. As a couple of self-proclaimed atomic geeks, they care deeply about sharing their knowledge with each other and the world of interested people. Shane is a computer programmer who earned his undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering. Rod is a US Naval…