Episodes
Jan. 10, 2025
EP200: 200 Episodes Strong: Reflecting on the Building HVAC Science Journey with Bryan Orr (December 2024)
In this milestone episode, Bill Spohn and co-host Eric Kaiser welcome Bryan Orr, the instigat-ORR behind the creation of the Building HVAC Science podcast. They dive deep into the podcast's origin story, reflecting on how Bryan's love for audio and...
Jan. 3, 2025
EP199 Rebuilding Lives: The Mission of Second Chance University with Danny Huffman (December 2024)
In this powerful episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser bring on a truly inspiring guest, Danny Huffman, founder of Second Chance University. Danny shares the transformative mission behind his organization,...
Dec. 27, 2024
EP198 Unlocking Building Potential: Ross Trethewey on Curiosity, Collaboration, and Innovation (December 2024)
In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are joined by Ross Trethewey, a mechanical engineer, consultant, and building science advocate who also appears on This Old House. Ross shares his journey from being a...
Dec. 20, 2024
EP197 Asbestos, Air Sealing, and ERVs: Navigating Home Renovations with Science (December 2024)
In this engaging Building HVAC Science Podcast episode, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Dr. Allison Bailes, a renowned building science expert, to discuss his ongoing home remodeling journey. Allison shares his firsthand experiences of...
Dec. 13, 2024
EP196 Bill's review of 2024's podcasts (December 2024)
In this episode, Bill Spohn reviews the 52 episodes of the Building HVAC Science Podcast. published in 2024. EP# Published Topic Guest(s) 147 1-5-24 Building science hiaku with Shawna Henderson Shawna Henderson 148 ...
Dec. 6, 2024
EP195 Farming Ideas vs. Farming The Land: Reflections from Another Continent with Bill Spohn (November 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric dives into Bill's recent two-week trip to Africa, covering his time in Kenya and Tanzania. The discussion is rich with cultural insights, unique experiences, and lessons in building science....
Nov. 29, 2024
EP194 Behind the Scenes at TruTech Tools: Meet Greg Bokan (November 2024)
This episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast features Greg Bokan, Customer Service Manager at TruTech Tools. Greg shares insights from his recent experience (November 13, 2024) attending the IHACI (Institute of Heating and Air Conditioning...
Nov. 22, 2024
EP193 Building Performance with Purpose: Silas Hoeppner’s Journey (November 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser sit down with Silas Hoeppner, a passionate advocate for building performance and HVAC design, to explore his unconventional career journey in the industry. ...
Nov. 15, 2024
EP192 Building a Legacy: Energy Efficiency and Innovation with Mark Kaiser (October 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, co-hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are joined by Eric's father, Mark Kaiser, for a special father-son discussion. Mark shares his experiences with building and improving a unique energy-efficient...
Nov. 8, 2024
EP191 From Building Automation to Smart Homes: The Lumen Cache Revolution with Derek Cowburn (October 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Derek Cowburn, founder of Lumen Cache, to discuss his journey from building automation in pharmaceutical facilities to pioneering smart DC power systems for homes...
Nov. 1, 2024
EP190 Breathing Easy: Tackling Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Spaces (October 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, Eric Kaiser takes the lead in interviewing three guests from the ROCIS (Reducing Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Spaces) initiative: Linda Wigington, Bill Collinge, and Rhett Major. Linda introduces...
Oct. 25, 2024
EP189 Breaking the Cycle: Huff's Journey to HVAC Excellence and Industry Change (September 2024)
In the Building HVAC Science Podcast episode, hosts Bill and Eric are joined by Thomas "Huff" Hoffmaster, II to discuss his experiences transitioning from a technician to tech support and eventually into training and consulting. Huff shares his...
Oct. 18, 2024
EP188 Young HVAC Prodigy: Elena Day’s Journey to EPA Certification at 12 (September 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, co-hosts Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn interview Elana Day and her father Jordan Day, creators of the YouTube channel Little Miss Fix It. At just 12 years old, Elana has achieved remarkable feats,...
Oct. 11, 2024
EP187 Revolutionizing Home Comfort: Marco Radocaj’s Balanced Approach to HVAC (September 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser is joined by Marco Radocaj from Balance HVAC, who shares insights into his HVAC journey. Marco starts by discussing his background, from an unexpected entry into the HVAC field through...
Oct. 4, 2024
EP186 Unlocking Trades: The Power of Skillcat's Mobile Training with Ruchir Shah (September 2024)
In the latest episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, host Bill Spohn speaks with Ruchir Shah, founder of Skillcat, a mobile training platform for skilled trades. Skillcat offers around 1,500 hours of training in areas such as HVAC, plumbing,...
Sept. 27, 2024
EP185 Building Better Homes: Bridging the Gap Between Energy Ratings and HVAC with Steve Byers (September 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, Bill Spohn and co-host Eric Kaiser welcome Steve Byers from Energy Logic in Colorado. Steve shares his background and discusses his company's focus on energy ratings, sustainability work, and...
Sept. 20, 2024
EP184 Cracking the Code: Mastering HVAC Design with Manual S with Russ King (August 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, host Bill Spohn is joined by co-host Eric Kaiser and guest Russ King to discuss various aspects of HVAC design, focusing on the complexities and updates to Manual S, a critical document for HVAC...
Sept. 13, 2024
EP183 Reinventing Wind Power: Inside the World of Harmony Turbines (August 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn are joined by Chris and Cheryl Moore, the founders of Harmony Turbines, to discuss their innovative approach to wind energy. Chris and Cheryl share the origin story...
Sept. 6, 2024
EP182 Transforming Homes and Training Minds: The Brynn Cooksey Approach (July 2024)
In the recent episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Brynn Cooksey, the owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling. Brynn, who is deeply involved in the HVAC industry and building performance, shares his...
Aug. 30, 2024
EP181 From Drawings to Durability: Inside the Minds of Building Science Experts with Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn (August 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser discuss their recent experiences at industry events, particularly the Westford Symposium on Building Science, also known as Building Science Summer Camp. They reflect on...
Aug. 23, 2024
EP180 Home Monitoring Madness: Tracking Energy, Air, and More with Bill and ELK (July 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser engage in a lively "duo cast" discussing the various measurements they take in their homes and the reasons behind them. They start the conversation by reflecting on...
Aug. 16, 2024
EP179 The Science of Hot Water: Insights and Innovations with Gary Klein (July 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are joined by Gary Klein, a veteran in the field of energy conservation, particularly in hot water system design. The discussion begins with Klein explaining his...
Aug. 9, 2024
EP178 From Gopher to Guru: Steven Rardon's HVAC Journey (July 2024)
In the latest Building HVAC Science Podcast episode, co-hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome special guest Steven Rardon, a YouTube celebrity and owner of Smart Home Comfort. Rardon discusses his journey in the HVAC industry, which began at age...
Aug. 2, 2024
EP177 Smart Tools, Smarter Tech: Jim Bergmann's MeasureQuick Evolution (July 2024)
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Jim Bergmann as their special guest. The conversation kicks off with a discussion about Jim's well-known product, MeasureQuick, and its origins. Jim elaborates on...