Episodes

Feb. 25, 2022

EP66 The Art & Science of Healthy Homes with Joe Medosch

Joe is one of the coolest guys I know. He probably doesn’t think of himself that way.   He’s been so influential in changing the perception and understanding of IAQ and healthy homes in the last few years.   And he is SO PAS…
Feb. 18, 2022

EP65 Let's talk mold with Jason Earle (January 2022)

Jason Earle of GotMold.com gives a fascinating tour of his personal journey and how he ended up breaking the price barrier for lab testing of mold in the air.   Jason has set up a special landing page for our listeners:   A…
Feb. 11, 2022

EP64 All houses are different, some can be deadly with Paul Raymer (Sept 2021)

Paul’s a unique, but complex man: equal parts scientist, inventor, business owner, practitioner, and author.   Paul’s technical website is and his publishing website is , Salty Air Publishing   The Residential Ventilation H…
Feb. 4, 2022

EP63 The History and Mission of UEi with Michael Kane (Sept 2021)

I’m so happy to bring the voice, thoughts, and ideas of Michael Kane to the Building HVAC Podcast!   You’ll hear about the art and process of product development that has evolved through 2 generations of ownership of this fa…
Jan. 28, 2022

EP62 The Next Evolution in Healthy Air with Dawn Oggier & Brian Kennihan

Since January is Radon awareness month, I’ve invited 2 people deeply involved in the Radon industry to be my guests today.   Dawn Oggier, is Manager of Market Development for RadonAway and  National Director for AARST – the …
Jan. 21, 2022

EP61 A unique approach to efficient urban housing with Brian Gaudio (July 2019)

Brian is on a mission with this company, Module Housing. Their tag line says it all: Designed for people and planet powered by offsite construction. Connect with him on LinkedIn: Or via his website:   This episode was reco…
Aug. 6, 2021

EP60: Inside Inficon with Bob Belvick (July 2020)

“Research is to see what everybody else has seen,  and to think what nobody else has thought.”   Albert Szent-Gyorgyi  I’m certain many of our listeners have had ideas for products of their own.    Trade...
July 30, 2021

EP59: How I built Halco with Hal Smith (Dec 2019)

“Repetition makes reputation and reputation makes customers.”   Elizabeth Arden Fortune may come knocking, but sometimes the sound is very faint, almost imperceptible.   When someone takes you under their wing, how do yo…
July 23, 2021

EP58: Genry Garcia: An inspiring contractor's story (June 2021)

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”   Jimmy Dean Many of the people I meet in the industry have interesting stories. There are struggles and challenges in a…
July 16, 2021

EP57: IAQ Devices & Technology Perspectives from the Isle of Man with Big Clive

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”   Arthur C. Clarke The topic of how to manage and improve indoor air quality comes up a lot lately.   With all this interest come the offer of many “s…
July 9, 2021

EP 56 School IAQ and Astrophotography with Steve Pascuzzo from Testo (Jan 2021)

“Astronomy’s much more fun when you’re not an astronomer.”   Brian May COVID-19 has impacted the way people interact for many months. Especially the way people interact with each other in spaces outside their homes.   What…
July 2, 2021

EP55: SpohnHome: The Energy Vanguard Investigates (Apr. 2021)

“When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy.  It’s very simple.”   Paulo Coelho The construction is finished. Bill and Mairlyn moved in months ago.   What’s it been like for Bill living insi…
June 25, 2021

EP54: SpohnHome Interview of Bill Spohn hosted by Nate Adams of HVAC 2.0 (May 2020)

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful,  or believe to be beautiful.”   William Morris His head has been wrapped up in building and HVAC performance since the late 1980s.    How does he sort through.…
June 18, 2021

EP53: Pearl Certification for HVAC- Throw Shade on Your Competition with Cynthia Adams & Robin LeBaron

“Data, data everywhere, and not a place to sync!” Eric Preston Sensor data and oftentimes, the corresponding analytics are popping up everywhere you look.   What is happening in the HVAC world?    In newer systems there ar…
June 11, 2021

EP52: Technology in HVAC, Driving Contractor Wins with Joe Samel (SensiPredict - Emerson) & Sam Troyer (Comfort Zone, Inc)

“Data, data everywhere, and not a place to sync!” Eric Preston Sensor data and oftentimes, the corresponding analytics are popping up everywhere you look.   What is happening in the HVAC world?    In newer systems there ar…
June 4, 2021

EP51: NH Saves NetZero Home Challenge (Jan 2021) with Joe Rando and Adam Nyborg

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” Michael Jordan   Years ago if someone said to me:  “I’m building a Net Zero home.”   I would have thought,  “What are they giving up doing so?”...
March 25, 2021

EP50: Why you should attend the National Home Performances Conference with Steve Byers (EnergyLogic) & Peter Troast (EnergyCircle)

“Tell me and I forget.  Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn Ben Franklin Bill is joined by Peter Troast of the Energy Circle and Steve Byers of Energy Logic to share their many reasons for attending the Nationa…
Feb. 5, 2021

EP49: A unique air quality monitor for the home with Ben Reed (TZOA) & Kaleb Saleeby (HVAC School)

“I’ve been struck again and again  by how important measurement is to improving the human condition.” Bill Gates Lend us your ears as Kaleb and Bill have a very fun interview with Ben Reed, VP of Products at TZOA, a relati…
Nov. 27, 2020

EP48 Buildings & Health. An interview with Dr. Stephanie Taylor

“He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” Thomas Carlyle Bill was honored to welcome Dr. Stephanie Taylor to the podcast where she shares the fascinating story of her career path from medicine to …
Nov. 20, 2020

EP47 Insights from ENCON: A Unique, Generational Mechanical Contractor

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” George Santayana Bill is joined Marty and David Indursky, a father and son team that have built Encon, an award winning, NJ-based HVAC/building solutions company.   Hear how Da…
May 1, 2020

EP46 A new refrigerant born from science and sweat with Peter Capuciati Founder of Bluon

“I grew up thinking that a research scientist was a natural thing to be.” Stephen Hawking There’s physical science. And there’s a kind of science as to how the mind works and how people achieve their dreams. Blend one-part p…
March 6, 2020

EP45 Making Homes Perform better – HVAC tips with John Semmelhack

“The only think I have learnt over the years is that if you enjoy your work and put in best efforts it will show. If you follow this process, things work out. But if you go chasing a formula, success will elude you.” Mahesh …
Aug. 30, 2019

EP44 What's new in Home Performance 2.0 with Nate Adams

“True genius lies not in doing the extraordinary things, but in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.” General Louis H. Wilson, Jr. Building science principles are few and fairly straightforward; ordinary, perhaps.  …
Aug. 23, 2019

EP43 Radon 101 with Dick Kornbluth

May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. George Carlin Yep, Radon is force of evil.   Pure evil. Colorless. Odorless. Deadly.   But sneaky. It’s deadly over decades.   My good friend Dick Kornbluth …