Still TBD: Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell

Still To Be Determined

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Join Matt Ferrell from the YouTube Channel, Undecided, and his brother Sean Ferrell as they discuss electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart technologies, and how they impact our lives. Still TBD continues the conversation from the Undecided YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Still TBD: Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell

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83: Don’t Compute Your Chickens Before They’re Hatched! 24.08.2021 23:12

https://youtu.be/RjiuofpSG0c Matt and Sean talk about IT companies that have found a use for heat waste that provides for consumers’ hot water needs. A win-win-win. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “These Computers Could Heat Our Homes - Exploring Waste Heat Recoveryv” episode: https://youtu.be/hNytmvltsWk YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/RjiuofpSG0c Get in touch: https://un...

82: Better Off Meat 16.08.2021 27:17

https://youtu.be/Td3_Ncfcipc Matt and Sean talk about lab grown meats, the positives to the environment, and the strange opportunities it serves up. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “The Future of Meat - Lab Grown Meat Explained” episode: https://youtu.be/hVBq4Pw2_fQ YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/Td3_Ncfcipc Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedback Suppor...

81: Circuit Breaker Circumstances 09.08.2021 20:37

https://youtu.be/LMyCL5va7BY Matt and Sean talk about Matt’s experience with smart circuit breakers and smart electric panels, how you might need to divvy up your power needs in a blackout, and what to do when you’ve got a rogue dehumidifier. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “This Smart Home Electric Panel Fixed My Tesla Powerwall” episode: https://youtu.be/CQWehDQ9_uQ YouTube version of th...

80: Too Many Bond Villains - Floating the Idea of Floating Cities 02.08.2021 32:47

https://youtu.be/LRAKVJbA_Y0 Matt and Sean talk about the the future of car ownership, how there’s not just one solution for everything, and the viability of floating cities … and how many Bond villains it takes to make it happen. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Our Future of Living on the Water - Floating Cities?” episode: https://youtu.be/lt-lAFGJ_3o YouTube version of the podcast: http...

79: Ok…Ok… We Knew It Has Mass… 26.07.2021 27:36

https://youtu.be/mOf8c3ZJNM0 Matt and Sean talk "massless" batteries, and how to tell if some of those apples you're comparing might actually be oranges. Or bananas. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Exploring Massless Energy Battery Breakthrough” episode: https://youtu.be/7rJf_n3bc0I YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/mOf8c3ZJNM0 Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-...

78: The Hottest and Wettest Batteries! 19.07.2021 23:59

https://youtu.be/YQabQAm1gtM Matt and Sean talk about molten metal batteries, how they may solve some power storage issues, and why their pace of development is slow. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Energy Storage in Molten Metal? Liquid Metal Battery Explained” episode: https://youtu.be/m8751tkBU_Q YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/YQabQAm1gtM Get in touch: https://undeci...

77: Give Me An N…E…O…M… What’s That Spell? (Not Monorail) 13.07.2021 26:39

https://youtu.be/_BJq6o4NGlE Matt and Sean talk about possible advances in sustainable tech--even though the big picture project may be a pipe-dream--and what elements of that dream might even be truly crucial in the future (hint: there's salt in your water). Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Why Neom Might Be The Future of Sustainable Cities” episode: https://youtu.be/K7hJXJREcfw YouTube v...

76: Frosting for 500,000 People - Talking About Modular Homes 05.07.2021 30:55

https://youtu.be/cKjt7DmAyPc Matt and Sean talk about modular and panelized homes, if it’s an affordable path to net zero, Matt’s journey to his own modular home, and reaching 500,000 subscribers. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Exploring Modular Homes - Cheapest Path to Net Zero?” episode: https://youtu.be/tOy1rk8QHt4 YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/cKjt7DmAyPc Get in to...

75: Mold (Mould) Molds (Moulds) - Talking about Mycelium as a plastic replacement 28.06.2021 24:08

https://youtu.be/X_BfUS0ISEE Matt and Sean talk about Mycelium Fungus, if it’s a good replacement for plastic, whether it might be a technology that will grow on us, and will we eat it or stick to cow. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Is Mycelium Fungus the Plastic of the Future?” episode: https://youtu.be/cApVVuuqLFY YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/X_BfUS0ISEE Get in touc...

74: Double Feature - Talking Space Mining and Tidal Turbines 21.06.2021 30:48

https://youtu.be/zkazXv0cpsw Matt and Sean talk about space mining, the costs, the challenges, and if we’ll see it in our lifetimes. And we also talk about underwater turbines and how well they’ll stand up to the maintenance challenges. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Does Space Mining Solve Our Resource Problem?” episode: https://youtu.be/6Yarhdh0I4A And “Can Underwater Turbines Work? Tid...

73: Making Number 2 Number 1 - Talking Water Pipe Turbines 07.06.2021 28:15

https://youtu.be/Ns7xiRc_nXY Matt and Sean talk about water pipe turbine generators, turning your toilet into a power source, and the incredible number of ways we can turn wasted energy into electricity. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Clean Renewable Energy From A Toilet? Exploring Water Pipe Turbines” episode: https://youtu.be/Wsxj6ESwMtg YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/...

72: Recycled Content and Cities - Talking Battery Recycling 31.05.2021 29:11

https://youtu.be/xIhP8y3Eisw Matt and Sean talk about EV recycling research that could grow to a second source of critical battery components and help revitalize economically depressed cities in the US. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Solving EV's Biggest Problem - Battery Recycling Explained” episode: https://youtu.be/6w78-aSTIDY YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/xIhP8y3Eisw...

71: Is That A Turbine In Your Pocket, Or…? 24.05.2021 27:11

https://youtu.be/u9rzrUU4fx4 Matt and Sean talk about “bladeless” wind-powered electricity generation, and the inspiring (and awkward) design concepts behind them. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Exploring Tesla Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels” episode: https://youtu.be/nNp21zTeCDc YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/u9rzrUU4fx4 Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedba...

70: Which is Better: Solar Panels or Solar Tiles? 17.05.2021 25:10

https://youtu.be/kkuFN3Ojvyo Matt and Sean discuss how the aesthetics of solar tiles might not find a mass market place if panels start to be an everyday item. Also: is the cost really out of control in the US? Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Exploring Tesla Solar Roof vs. Solar Panels” episode: https://youtu.be/TxscCFyYPto YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/kkuFN3Ojvyo Get in...

69: 3D Printed Homes Have a Strong Foundation 10.05.2021 46:59

https://youtu.be/Q7G4ptipEzM Matt and Sean talk about recent progress in 3D printed homes, and what the future may hold. Also: STAR WARS: Bad Batch, Tenet, and FAST AND FURIOUS. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “This 3D Printed House Changes Everything - Explained” episode: https://youtu.be/gxbyWly_pls YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/gxbyWly_pls Get in touch: https://undecid...

68: Movement in the Transportation Sector: Talking Electric Truck Shipping 03.05.2021 52:36

https://youtu.be/MxhiAnHgPDM Matt and Sean discuss the ins and outs of transitioning to electric fleets of shipping trucks; also: hate watching Mortal Kombat, Space 1999, and how the 1970s were just plain weird. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Can Electric Trucks Challenge Diesel? The Future of Heavy Transport” episode: https://youtu.be/1_vIQ4FqmGI YouTube version of the podcast: https://yo...

67: This Tech is Solid (State Batteries) 26.04.2021 45:22

https://youtu.be/JtG1kdEXWgo Matt and Sean talk about what to expect from Solid State Batteries, and when to expect them. Also: NOBODY, SHADOW & BONE, and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Exploring When Solid State Batteries Will Arrive” episode: https://youtu.be/3PyXQ0UXk9w YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/JtG1kdEXWgo Get in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-f...

66: These Jokes Are “Pun”ishing: Talking Green Hydrogen 19.04.2021 41:51

https://youtu.be/NDqtXXXID6U Matt and Sean talk about green hydrogen options--where it might work today and what its tomorrow may look like. ALSO: Made For Love, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Tribes of Europa and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “The Truth About Hydrogen's Dirty Problem - Green Hydrogen Explained” episode: https://youtu.be/GbcXfbRvvrA YouTube version of the podcast: ht...

65: Are We At a Tipping Point? Talking About the Future of Renewable Energy 12.04.2021 58:36

https://youtu.be/8th9-nVBhPQ Matt and Sean talk about the comparison between our current era and previous large shifts in industrial revolutions in how industry evolved. Seismic shifts bring scary change. Has the public hopped on board? Also: INVINCIBLE, SEARCH PARTY, and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Is the Future of Renewable Energy Inevitable?” episode: https://youtu.be/8LfGmqiW0...

64: Rolling with Solar: Talking Going Off-Grid in Solar RVs 05.04.2021 38:51

https://youtu.be/aom7-y2TZqE Matt and Sean discuss Matt's talk with a mobile-solar-RVing friend who lives off-grid wherever he might want to roll (including how it might not be for everyone). Also: GODZILLA vs. KONG, DEBRIS, and some award-nominated movie recommendations. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell “Off Grid Living with Solar” episode: https://youtu.be/1hmh1cDgqZY YouTube version of the...

63: Snowpierced! Hyperloop explored! 29.03.2021 47:42

https://youtu.be/d7SHkzlvEO4 Matt and Sean talk Elon Musk and hyperloops, how you'd find enough real estate (or convince people to get inside), and why the train system itself may be beside the point. Also: more WandaVision, Say Anything, and Falcon & The Winter Soldier. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode: https://youtu.be/Vg_7X83K20c YouTube version of the podcast: https://youtu.be...

62: Old Timey Machines and Submarines: Talking Stirling Engines 22.03.2021 50:07

https://youtu.be/D6GfXENJjpc Matt and Sean discuss how the old technology of a Stirling Engine can have modern (and even futuristic) applications. How thermal energy storage and Stirling Engines could provide energy storage for renewable energy. Also: The Snyder Cut of Justice League, WandaVision, and The Lighthouse. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode: https://youtu.be/Be3FckQoDws YouT...

61: Old McDonald Had Geothermal - Talking Geothermal Heating and Cooling 16.03.2021 45:33

https://youtu.be/fkX2vHCf17s Matt and Sean talk about geothermal heating and cooling systems (impact, expectations, and costs). Also: WandaVision, For All Mankind, Punky Brewster flashbacks, and more. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode: https://youtu.be/PI45yUhUWgk YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-aWB84Bupf5hxGqrwYqLA Get in touch: https://undecidedmf....

60: Bond Villains Rejoice - Talking Elon Musk’s Neuralink 08.03.2021 47:07

https://youtu.be/SF0z4HegP1U Matt and Sean talk about Neuralink, Elon Musk's idealism, potential upsides and downsides, and how ethics need to catch up soon before bad acts (intentional or not) start happening. Also: sci-fi is coming true (eveything from Star Trek's BORG to Futurama's heads in jars), documentaries to check out, and a couple of creepy films and TV shows to make you feel... let's ca...

59: Studs Be Damned - Talking Passive Homes 01.03.2021 55:29

https://youtu.be/jkEkOcymXOY Matt and Sean talk about passive homes, saving on energy costs, and why you don't want the wrong kinds of studs! Plus: Babylon 5, Jack Nicholson, Jenny Slate, and video game hiccups in OUTRIDERS (and why we have compassion for them). Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode: https://youtu.be/secB3R0sIYU YouTube Version of the podcast: https://youtu.be/jkEkOcymXOY...