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SOPOD

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What is the SOPOD Network? Established in 2018, Southern Company’s SOPOD Network is a podcast dedicated to its employees and stakeholders. With content that updates monthly, the podcasts reaches over 28,000 Southern Company employees. The SOPOD Network, Southern Company presents diverse stories from the company CEO and colleagues from around the system with topics that range from history, current major projects and employee spotlights. Each series of the SOPOD Network tells a different story, we hope you finish feeling a deeper connection to Southern Company and our values.

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Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Circuit Cast - Preparing to Power the Cup 08.06.2026

In this episode of "Circuit Cast," host Andy Huff sits down with Jeff Goolsby, General Manager of Shared Services for Power Delivery, and David Banks, T&D Emergency Preparedness Manager, to discuss how Georgia Power is preparing to power the World Cup matches in Atlanta starting June 15.

Circuit Cast— 100 Years of Safety at Georgia Power 05.02.2026

In this episode of Circuit Cast, Andy Huff, one of our leaders in Corporate Affairs sits down with Jason Manley, Director of Safety & Health, to talk about what 100 years of safety really means at Georgia Power. With winter weather fresh on everyone’s mind, Jason breaks down how our crews stay safe in tough conditions and how lessons from the past continue to shape the way we work today. From earl...

Circuit Cast— Wrapping up 2025 with Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene 09.12.2025

In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, has a conversation with Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene to wrap up the 2025 year. Kim reflects on Georgia Power’s incredible year of progress and innovation, shares some of her favorite holiday traditions, and explains why the future of energy in Georgia—and for our customers—is brighter than ever.

Circuit Cast— Powering Georgia’s Growth, Unpacking the Truth About Large Energy Users 11.11.2025

In this episode of  Circuit Cast , Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, sits down with three senior leaders — Molly Aeck, SVP of Business Development & Strategy; Erica McGill, SVP of Business Strategy & Transactions; and Aaron Mitchell, SVP of Strategic Growth — to unpack Georgia Power’s strategy for serving large energy users like data centers. These customers are driving economic developm...

Circuit Cast— How Renewable Solar Adds Diversity to the Grid 24.10.2025

On this episode of Georgia Power's podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Wilson Mallard, Director of Renewable Development, to explore how renewable solar is shaping the future of Georgia’s energy grid. Together, they dive into the impact of solar power and how it complements other renewable resources, contributing to a more diverse and resilient energy mix.

Circuit Cast— How BESS Helps Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resiliency 15.10.2025

On this episode of Georgia Power's new podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Steven Geodjen, Generation Planning and Development Manager, to talk all things Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Matthew affectionately refers to Steven as his “battery guru” —always just one call away whenever a question pops up. Together, they unpack how BESS helps deliver r...

Circuit Cast— Reflecting on Restoring Our Communities from Hurricane Helene One-Year Later 03.10.2025

Georgia Power continues our podcast series, Circuit Cast, with another episode in honor of the one-year remembrance of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, Fredie Carmichael, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, is joined by Cleve Fann, who led teams that played pivotal roles in our response and recovery efforts. At the time, Cleve served as Vice President of Strategy and Support, Distribution, and...

Circuit Cast— Hurricane Helene Anniversary Through the Lens of an Augusta Distribution Manager 25.09.2025

Georgia Power is proud to launch its new podcast series, Circuit Cast. In this episode, VP of Corporate Affairs Fredie Carmichael sits down with Distribution Manager Walt Dukes to reflect on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Walt, who lived and worked in Augusta when the storm made landfall, shares his firsthand experience and discusses how Hurricane Helene reshaped the way our company...

Big Swings with Chris Womack 09.09.2025

In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton sits down with Southern Company CEO Chris Womack to talk about the core values, intentional leadership, and people-first philosophy that helped shaped his journey

Big Swings with Dallas Austin 09.09.2025

Grammy award winner Dallas Austin made his mark by betting big on talent, instinct, and vision. In this Big Swings conversation, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton explores the producer’s trailblazing career from producing chart topping hits for TLC and Boyz II Men to creating Atlanta’s Sonic ID for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Big Swings with Andruw Jones 09.09.2025

From a teenage phenom in Curaçao to a legendary run with the Atlanta Braves, Andruw Jones took bold swings from day one. Debuting in the World Series at just 19-years-old and going on to earn 10 Gold Gloves, Jones is helping to pave the way for the next generation of players from Curaçao.

Big Swings with Greg Mike 09.09.2025

From street art to global branding, muralist Greg Mike has built a world of bold color and even bolder ideas. In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton dives into the moments that defined his artistic identity, the Big Swings that took him from spray cans to corporate gigs, and the vision behind his Loudmouf legacy.

Big Swings with Takeo Spikes 09.09.2025

From NFL star to community changemaker, Takeo Spikes has never been afraid to go all in. In this powerful episode of Big Swings, Alexis Belton talks with the former Pro Bowl linebacker about the bold choices that shaped his career, his passion for giving back, and how he continues to lead in life outside of the locker room.

Our Equity Journey 09.04.2024

Southern Company CEO Chris Womack engages in a compelling discussion with Moving To Equity leaders.

Talking about mental health at work 30.05.2023

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we hear from a Georgia Power employee about a life-altering event that sent her family on a years long journey with mental health. 

Tom Talks Episode 7: CEO Tom Fanning discusses company successes 08.12.2022
EP-2: Women Veterans—Kendra Marshall and Miranda Penn 18.11.2022

Salute to Service Podcast features a Georgia Power employee and Navy Veteran as she hosts a Southern Company GAS employee and Army Veteran. The two women have a candid conversation about their unique experience in the military as black women, misconceptions about joining the service and transitioning into a more a traditional career.

EP-1: ‘Semper Fidelis’ with Jack Norton and Joshua Barill 10.11.2022

Salute to Service Podcast features two former Marines and current employees of Southern Company and Georgia Power as they discuss their time in the service, the transition to civilian life, and miliary employee resources groups available to join.

Sustaining Our Equity Work 09.11.2022

Leadership across the Southern Company system continues with a candid conversation about sustaining our equity.

New Employees: Joining Southern Company during COVID-19 18.08.2022

SVP of Human Resources Sloane Drake hosts employees hired during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss hybrid work, company culture, employee retention and DE&I.

LunchTable Episode 12: Equity in Our Communities 29.07.2022

Georgia Power President, Chairman and CEO Chris Womack discusses ongoing equity in the workplace.

Powering Pride in the workplace 28.06.2022

DE&I Manager Aby Parsons and 2022 PRIDE Power president Justin Averette talk about what Pride means and building an inclusive workplace.

Silencing the shame on mental health 31.05.2022

Silence The Shame founder and former music industry executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director Crystal Woods sit down to discuss the importance of mental health awareness.

Tom Talks Episode 6: 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook 20.01.2022

Tom focuses on company resilience and other highlights from the past year and speaks on the outlook for 2022.

Electric Vehicles 101 27.09.2021

Why electric vehicles are a good choice for drivers, the environment and the company

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