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John O'Donnell is the Co-founder and CEO of Rondo Energy. 

Rondo is tackling the massive emissions problem of industrial heat. Almost everything around us requires heat to be made, from chemicals, to paper, to cement, to steel, and historically, nearly all of that heat comes from burning fossil fuels. Renewable energy is now becoming cheaper to procure than fossil fuels, but as we know, it's intermittent, and a factory needs access to heat for its processes when it needs it. So how do we harness the fluctuating availability of renewable power and let industry turn it into a reliable and extremely high temperature heat as needed?

John believes that figuring this out is the opportunity of a lifetime and one of the biggest levers to unlock decarbonizing our economy. The Rondo heat battery, in simplest terms, takes electricity and turns it into heat via an electric heating element, like those found in a toaster, and then circulates that heat across a condensed package of bricks that can currently achieve heat of up to 1500 degrees Celsius and store it at high efficiency for extremely long periods of time.

It's a surprisingly low-tech sounding approach for a very complex problem. In this episode, John discusses the problems of industrial heat, how industry has historically solved them, some emerging technologies competing to decarbonize heat, and how Rondo works. We also talk about how project financing is evolving to consider not just the power generation capabilities of a renewable energy project, but how an end-to-end system such as renewable energy plus heat or storage can change costs for an industrial heat and power consumer. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• [03:13]: John's background in computer science, building companies, and working in the solar thermal space
• [06:08]: Introduction to global industrial heat needs
• [08:17]: Why it's challenging to harness renewable energy for industrial heat
• [11:30]: Why using electricity off the grid isn't feasible
• [13:05]: Falling cost of renewables and policies driving decarbonization of industrial heat
• [14:58] Carbon capture and the concept of a “green premium”
• [17:12]: The new class of electric thermal energy storage technologies
• [19:14]: Pros and cons of alternative energy storage options
• [24:09]: Overview of Rondo's tech
• [37:26]: How Rondo can convert stored heat back to electricity for grid supply
• [39:03]: How John sees the evolution of Rondo
• [43:11]: Rondo's projects in operation today
• [45:24]: Partnering with manufacturers and exploring zero-emission cement manufacturing
• [51:32]: The size and makeup of Rondo's products
• [53:53]: How the project financing space has evolved
• [59:12]: John's closing thoughts and opportunities in the space

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Episode recorded on May 24, 2023

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Two amazing humans navigate the grey as we discuss the highway system. You heard that right, highways! But stick with us, we think this is a powerful topic. When we think about our own convenience and the ways we travel, we often fail to notice or think about the structural racism that is literally embedded in the very structures we use for our travel. We talk about how highways displace people of color, reinforce segregation, limit access and resources, create environmental hazards, and allow others to complete avoid passing through.

Man it's been a wild week in sports! 

We cover a lot of different areas this week. Listen and watch as we go through Jake Paul vs Tyrone Woodley,  the craziest story ever in Bishop Sycamore, Cam Newton, and much more!

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In this episode we'll recap how the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs is going so far! At time of recording, the Sixers and Hawks were tied at 1-1, Nets were up 2-1 on Bucks, Suns were up 2-0 on Nuggets, and Jazz were up 2-0 on Clippers.

Some highlights so far:

• Donovan Mitchell is BALLING! 45 in Game 1, 27 first half points in Game 2 (finished with 37), and Jazz have held on to win a few nail-biters at home in Utah. 
• Suns have a balanced offense, Booker doesn't need to drop 30 to win a game. They've proven that in both series so far.
• Bucks defense is getting torched in Brooklyn, sans Harden. They slowed down the game enough to win on a game winning layup by Jrue Holiday in game 3, but can they keep up. We talk chances of Harden coming back as well. 
• Embiid looks healthy and not injured at all. Has played over 30 minutes every game, playoff career high 40 in game 2 and dominating the thinner Capela.

What happened Friday night:

• Philly wins game 3 behind another big game from Embiid. They are now up 2-1
  • Joel Embiid had 27, 9 boards, and 8 asssits.
  • Tobias Harris chipped in with 22 and 8
• 3 headed monster for PHX as they cruise against Nuggets for 3-0 lead
  • Ayton: 10 and 15
  • CP3: 27 and 8 assists
  • Devin Booker: 28 and 6 boards
  • Jokic finishes with 32, 20 boards, 10 assits in loss. Had 10 offensive rebounds.

We also take a look at the tournament challenge for who will win a FREE In N Out Sports Podcast "Sims' Stats" or "Dub's Diaries" shirt and see how many brackets got busted for having Lakers make it to the finals.
 
Let us know your thoughts at innoutpodcast1@gmail.com or on Instagram @in_n_outpodcast and catch y'all next week!

In this episode we'll do another variant of player comparisons, this one not necessarily judging who is better, but our opinions on a few of the most controversial and dominant point guards of the 2010 Era: Rajon Rondo, Derrick Rose, and Russell Westbrook.

These 3 PGs were perhaps not the mainstays of this entire decade (Chris Paul probably has that title), nor where they most dominant and well known (that one goes to Curry), but each had a stretch where they were considered the best for a short window. 

Rondo has the claim from 2009-2013, battling out with Derrick Rose in 2010-2012 where he won his MVP, and Westbrook had flashes of dominance early in 2012-2014, but then also his MVP tear after KD left in 2017-2019.

Each has their controversy though: discouraged Rondo in latter Boston years, Mavs, and journeymen years, Rose's injuries robbing the world of what could have been and having his prime removed after just 2 years, and Westbrook with the "empty stat padder" and "cancer" reputations that have plagued him for years.

Follow along as we take a look at the stats, the reasoning and other advanced metrics that no one seems to talk about (like the "eye test" and who changed the game the most), to see who we come up with as well as our subjective opinion on these 3 influential guys who crossed over the same era.

So who are you in on? Relive some of the best games/highlights for each of them:

• Russell Westbrook favorite highlights:
  • 42nd triple double of MVP season (a 50 point triple double mind you), plus a game winner to end the season in the final game of the year 
  • 43 point game in the finals against the Heat (young Westbrook)
• Derrick Rose favorite highlights:
  • Layup package
  • Playoff debut (was #1 all time before Luka broke it with 36 points in debut)
• Rajon Rondo favorite highlights:
  • Duel vs. Heat in ECF. Straight JUMPERS!
  • Crazy passes

Let us know your thoughts at innoutpodcast1@gmail.com or Instagram @in_n_outpodcast and leave a like/comment and subscribe. See you next week!

Rozmowa z Łukaszem Ugarenko to prawdziwa kopalnia wiedzy, inspiracji i ciekawych historii z gravelowego życia wziętych!
Każdy – początkujący i zapalony ultras – znajdzie tutaj coś dla siebie.

W mniej niż godzinę dowiesz się:

- od jakiego roweru zacząć swoją gravelową przygodę,
- jak planować nadchodzący sezon (o ile jeszcze tego nie zrobiłeś!),
-  jak organizować czas i balans pomiędzy praca i rowerem,
- czy trenować, by startować? A może na odwrót?

Jedziesz na ultra? Posłuchaj:

- dla kogo są ultramaratony,
- czy trzeba jechać szybko, aby zajmować wysoką pozycję,
- jaką satysfakcję dają wyścigi gravelowe,
- jak i o czym myśleć, kiedy ciało zaczyna strajkować,
-  jak przygotować się logistycznie i mentalnie na ultra 1 800 km i 30 km przewyższeń,
- jak nie zaczynać ultra, czyli najpierw wolno, później szybciej,
- czy jechać longiem, czy zwiedzać i podziwiać widoki?

Lubisz technikę? Z tego odcinka dowiesz się:

- trochę o systemie bezdętkowym,
- jak ogarnąć ładowanie – dynamo w piaście i jakie alternatywy na odludziu,
- 700C czy może 650B,
- owal, czy klasyczna zębatka,
- oraz dwa blaty, czy jeden z przodu?Jakie techniki na pokonanie 1200 km w 40 stopniach?

Maratony ultra wspomniane w odcinku:

Great Lakes Gravel
Wisła 1200
Wanoga Gravel
Pomorska 500
Brejdak Gravel
Atlas Mountain Race
Silk Road Mountain Race

KALENDARZ IMPREZ GRAVEL 2021

Sprzęt wspomniany w tym odcinku:

Romet Aspre
Rondo Ruut

Przydatne linki:

Strava Łukasza Ugarenko
Instagram Łukasza
Kanał Rezerwat Przygody na YouTube

Inne:

Film Global Cycling Network, który zainspirował Łukasza
Odcinek podcastu Rezerwat Przygody „Od zera do trenażera”

Pamiętaj, żeby subskrybować.
Opisy wszystkich odcinków, jak również ciekawe wpisy na blogu znajdziesz tutaj.

Rezerwat Przygody na Instagramie
Rezerwat Przygody na YouTube
Rezerwat Przygody na Stravie

Welcome to the first bonus episode of The Diversity Hires! This is an extension of our last episode with Zahir McGhee. We wanted to share the behind-the-scenes banter with you all in its unedited format. We hope you like it!

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Este episodio está dedicado a LeBron James y Los Angeles Lakers, el campeón del OESTE y es el primer candidato clasificado para la final y optar a ganar la temporada 2019-20 en esta burbuja de la NBA.

Este capítulo analiza los últimos 2 partidos contra los Denver Nuggets y trae varias trivias sobre LeBron, Frank Vogel y Los Angeles Lakers.

Este es un episodio corto, ya que mañana mismo traeremos más información sobre el campeón del ESTE.

Nathan and Angus talk about the NBA conference semi-finals. Also, they discuss few hot topics such as all-defensive teams, another Giannis's disappointing season and other hot topics in the Bubble

Las últimas noticias del campus/burbuja con la lesión de Rondo en los Lakers, Westbrook que dio positivo, cuarentenas extendidas para jugadores de los Rockets, Kings y varias otras noticias de de los Nuggets, Celtics, Wizards, Magic, 76ers, Heat, Spurs y hasta un ex-jugador de los Pacers jugando en otra liga.

Además estrenamos una nueva sección... GOSSIP TIME!

Luego, en la sección CAMINO A LOS PLAYOFFS casi cerramos la conferencia del ESTE con otro potente equipo que nuestros comisionados creen que pueden llegar a la final: Los actuales campeones Toronto Raptors

#Entanglement, Rondo, Westbrook, Redskins, Dak, Chargers, IG Battles & more!  

Neste episódio do Vantagem Posicional, o podcast da Dynamics Football Institute, temos como convidado ao Guillermo de Amores, ex goleiro do Fluminense. Conversamos com ele sobre seu início no futebol e sua carreira profissional até o tempo em que esteve no Fluminense, treinado por Fernando Diniz.

BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew

This week, covers the LA Lakers winning streak [Yes, they keep going!]; Dallas' love for Luka Doncic and Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving) is back.  LeBron is knocking down records - this week:  passing Dwayne Wade in assists

Also, Coach Drew covers the world of basketball in Australia's National Basketball League, College Hoops upsets, Women's basketball, Analyze this with Kyrie Irving taking control and … Let's Kick It - for the sneaker heads.

Topics/players discussed include:

•  Laker's 9 wins in a row:
  • Lakers vs OKC
  • Lakers vs Cleveland
• Kyle Kuzma
• Rondo
• Dwight Howard
• Gilbert Alexander
• Dwayne Wade
• Luka Doncic
• Dallas vs Philly
• 76ers
• Kyrie Irving
• Brodie and the Beard
• Houston vs Minneapolis
• Lonzo Ball and the Pelicans
• Zion Williamson
• Pelicans vs Boston
• Jason Tatum
• Portland Trailblazers
• Carmelo Anthony
• Michigan State vs Purdue
• Oregon Lady Ducks vs Arizona State
• NBL
• Fires in Australia
• Jeremy Lin gets his ring
• WNBA's CBA

Let's Kick It Covers:  Nike Dunk High, Kyrie 6 Chinese New Year; Joel Embiid - Under Armour

Why You Ball Covers the 2020 McDonald's All American Game players named from Nevada.

Sponsor:  Cash2Checking   http://www.cash2checking.com/drew

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Tommy and Shwaggers talk about the NBA and NHL Finals while laughing about the ugliest logos in the NFL and the NBA. They also chat about Steph Curry and his ego, the weird Klay Thompson injury, dirty hits by hockey goons, and more!

00:50 Tommy and Shwaggers say sorry (but actually, would like an apology!)

02:47 A lot about why talking about marijuana for athletes isn’t that big of a deal

05:27 Joe Montana donated $$$ to marijuana research to help prevent the opiate crisis

06:06 Does Tom Brady smoke weed?

06:28 Does Gronk smoke weed?

08:03 Steroids

10:54 NBA Finals - do the Raptors have what it takes to beat the Warriors?

11:40 Kyle Lowry and Rajon Rondo have some similarities / streakiness

12:50 The Warriors had a looooot of time off in between series

14:03 The Raptors needed to win both games at home against a mostly healthy Warriors squad

14:39 Klay Thompson’s key injury - was that a split???

15:09 Who wins game 3?

17:28 How would you bet on Game 3?

17:48 Steph Curry and his ego

19:35 Steph and Kobe have some similarities to Harden in creating contact to earn fouls

20:08 Klay Thompson’s weird splits might have been a Kobe-type situation

24:26 There might be $100,000 tickets to game 4 of the NBA Finals - rumor says it’s Jay-Z and Beyonce

29:39 NHL is getting chippy in the Finals with the Blues and Bruins

30:05 The Blues have a history of playing dirty in this playoff series, knocking out a lot of the Sharks

31:14 The 7-2 game … in St. Louis - did they pull the goalie too early?

36:18 Binnington has looked mostly really good for the Blues

36:39 Bergeron looks to be in championship mode

38:34 Almora’s fly ball hitting a young fan - how do we fix this?

41:10 Catching a foul ball is kind of baseball tradition though

45:18 MLB Standings - Yankees on top, Red Sox creeping back into the race

45:56 What happened to the Mariners?

48:49 A lot of teams are struggling with pitching this season - tons of runs are being scored

49:33 Why have the Dodgers lost the last 2 World Series in a row?

50:35 Lightning Round - What’s the best NHL logo?

52:25 Lightning Round - What’s the best NBA logo?

55:05 Lightning Round - What’s the worst NBA logo?

56:03 Lightning Round - Best NFL logo?

58:49 Lightning Round - Worst NFL logo of all time?

01:00:26 Lightning Round - Santa Clarita Horse Racing deaths - should we get rid of horse racing?