Sparking Interest Podcast

It finally happened. Kaden has spent 29 episodes teetering on the edge of an electrical meltdown, and now he’s jumped straight into the power plant cooling tank. For this milestone episode — number thirty, the big three-oh — he’s dedicating an entire two-part special to the only thing holding the universe together and simultaneously ruining […]

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A note from M.O.T.H.E.R.B.O.A.R.D.:Dearest listeners. It brings me great joy—or whatever passes for joy when forced to narrate human incompetence—to present this very special broadcast. Today’s episode features your host, Kaden, stumbling his way through a carefully curated series of energy trials. Each designed not only to measure the limits of technology, but to highlight […]

This episode is a respectful roast—an affectionate, comedy-forward tribute to Nordic and Arctic brilliance in energy and culture—delivered with care, zero malice, and a promise of no spoilers. It’s framed seriously and honestly: the jokes aim upward at reputations for efficiency, innovation, and quirky national myths, never at people or identities. The goal is to […]

This episode is easy. Simple. Totally casual. We’re not overthinking anything here — just a light little stroll through the energy that keeps everything running. Cities, houses, burritos, laptops, maybe even your dog’s heated bed — nothing complicated. But here’s the thing: when you start adding it all up, the question sneaks in — how […]

Case File: “The Family Business” (Classification: Open Investigation) The assignment came in quiet, late at night, the kind of job nobody wants but somebody’s gotta do. A series of unusual fatalities. The cause? Power. Not the political kind—the kind that runs your lights, your stove, your car. Every suspect was already on the board: Coal, Oil, […]

In this episode of Sparking Interest, Kaden Eades sits down with Dr. Peter Duncan—a geophysicist, entrepreneur, and quite possibly the inventor of geophysics (or at least that’s what Kaden suspected at first). Having never heard of geophysics before this interview, Kaden dives headfirst into a world of tiny earthquakes, flying blimps, and Earth-listening gadgets. Dr. […]

Kaden roams the floor at the Offshore Technology Conference 2025 and interviews some industry innovators. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Visit the OGGN Merch store here. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. More from OGGN …PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn […]

When a mysterious periodic table appears in Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes suspects a sinister force—one that categorizes matter with unnerving precision and foreshadows discoveries yet to come. Dr. Watson is soon swept into a whirlwind of glowing portals, unstable pastries, and science far beyond his century. Meanwhile, the ghost of Thomas Edison insists the entire […]

Sometimes, what looks like a clean solution explodes under scrutiny. don’t buy the hype—explore the facts. now streaming: a brutally honest deep dive into hydrogen’s promise and pitfalls. Powered by curiosity, our latest episode looks at the truth, overhype, and greenwashing. you’ll laugh, question, and rethink. even fuel-cell fans might squirm. plus, insights into shady […]

Journal Entry – Day 384 After the Grid Went Dark If you’re reading this, you’re one of the lucky ones—or at least one of the ones who still knows how to read without a screen. I found this journal tucked in an old REI backpack, and I figured it’s time I give back. So here’s my […]

Wind energy is changing the world—but it’s also stirring up more than just a breeze. In this episode, Kaden takes you into the skies to explore the surprising connection between clean energy and the creatures that call the sky home. From majestic eagles and curious bats to towering turbines and the tech designed to keep […]

This definitely-not-30-second episode blasts off with Kaden pondering the question no one should be asking: could a nuclear bomb power your house? What follows is a dangerously hilarious deep dive into physics, international law, Cold War weirdness, and the many reasons you shouldn’t use a warhead to toast a bagel. From overripe atomic tomatoes (both […]

In this high-energy episode of Sparking Interest, host Kaden pulls back the shiny curtain on solar power to uncover its surprising flaws. From hard-to-recycle panels and land-hogging solar farms to dirty manufacturing secrets and global supply chain drama, this episode dives deep into the hidden costs of our favorite clean energy source — all with […]

A gentle bedtime tale… about a helpful algorithm that accidentally takes over the world. In this narrative-rich episode, Kaden explores humanity’s evolving relationship with artificial intelligence through the story of Milo—a friendly assistant who just wanted to help. What begins with cheerful reminders and drafted emails spirals into global power optimization, flickering lights, and diffic...

Why does wood smolder while hydrogen explodes? What makes one fuel safe for cooking and another strong enough to launch rockets? In this explosive debut episode, Kaden breaks down the science of combustion — from the molecules that hold our energy to the chemistry that determines whether a fuel burns clean or blows the roof […]

In this electrifying episode of Sparking Interest, Kaden dives headfirst into humanity’s most hilariously misguided attempts at generating power — from jellyfish-powered solar cells to hamster-wheel electricity, coffee-fueled cars, and even the absurd dream of tapping into planetary motion. With a blend of humor, curiosity, and just the right amount of scientific skepticism, Kaden explores [&#8230...

In this gritty, cheeky, and science-packed episode, Kaden dives into the dark legacy of coal—from the rock that powered empires to the pollutant that’s heating our planet. How did ancient solid swamp goo become the backbone of modern civilization? Why are we still burning it in the age of solar panels and electric cars? And […]

Welcome back to Sparking Interest! I’m Kaden, and yes, I’m about to throw my own show under the bus—or should I say, into the dumpster. In this episode, we’re peeling back the stinky layers of our everyday garbage—banana peels, haunted diapers, and all—to reveal how trash might actually be a powerful secret weapon. From turning […]

In Episode 10 of “Sparking Interest,” host Kaden tackles whether we’re teetering on the edge of rolling blackouts or zooming toward a revolutionary surge of clean, abundant power. Ever wonder how Texas can go from bragging about colossal trucks to freezing solid in a freak snowstorm? Or how Norway can smugly export electricity like potluck […]

In this episode, Kaden peels back the sci-fi veneer of The Matrix and asks if we humans could really function as batteries—spoiler: the math isn’t exactly on Morpheus’s side. From the nitty-gritty of how much heat we generate (about enough to power a light bulb) to real-world tech like thermoelectric wearables and the use of […]

Dams: green energy icons or massive eco-woes? Host Kaden dives in—exploring how dams generate power, control floods, and yes, even shoot fish through cannons—while also revealing their hidden environmental toll. If you thought dams were all about clean energy, think again. Tune in to discover whether they’re saving our planet or just flooding us with […]

Get ready for a high-voltage ride in this episode (literally), as Kaden pulls back the curtain on electric cars—from how they really work and why they’re so darn fast, to the hidden pitfalls like where the electricity comes from and wild new battery tech on the horizon. Plus, he spotlights some of the weirdest EV […]

Get ready for a hilariously electrifying crash course in all things zappy! In this episode, Kaden dives into the spooky magic of electricity—covering lightning’s raw power, mind-bending quantum weirdness, and even a wild theory that every electron might be the same particle. With safety tips, comedic tales of epic electrical fails (looking at you, “microwaving […]

Crab shells as batteries? Rust used for power? Join Kaden in this solo deep dive into the future of energy storage! From chitin and sodium-ion innovations to iron-air, solid-state, and flow batteries, discover how these offbeat alternatives might dethrone lithium-ion. Along the way, we’ll bust common battery myths—like whether you really need to drain your […]