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The Outfall Podcast The Outfall
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4.9 • 20 Ratings
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Curious? Want to know more about our water world and our infrastructure? The Outfall is about sharing stories about topics we don’t think about. Our goal is to be more fun than serious, more short than long, and hopefully more lively than dull.
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Midnight Epiphany: What was Piers’ Revelation?
We're thrilled to have Dr. Piers Clark back on the podcast. Wondering who Dr. Clark is? He's not just any expert — he's the visionary founder and chairman of Isle Utilities, a trailblazing company dedicated to propelling the water sector into the future. We caught up with Piers, who shares one of those middle-of-the-night epiphanies that compel you to wake your spouse. What was the revelation?
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The Turkey Aroma Mystery REMIX
Today, we're revisiting a holiday highlight from Season 2 with a new twist – Dr. Ladner's family and an old friend are joining the adventure! So, get ready to dive back into this mystery story involving turkey aroma and a wastewater treatment plant. Show notes here.
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Inside the Safe Drinking Water Sector
Today, we get an insider's perspective on the drinking water sector from Alan Roberson, a veteran leader who has seen it all. Alan is the Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators. Alan draws on his 30+ years of experience in this fascinating interview to give candid thoughts on regulations past and future, infrastructure, emerging contaminants like PFAS, and other challenges. Show Notes are here.
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How the South Created Ice, Part 2
Today, we're unraveling how the ice trade vanished, and spoiler alert: the South was at the epicenter of it all! We’re kicking things off with John Gorrie. This guy was a doctor down in Florida who had this brilliant idea long before the Civil War started. And not just any idea, but one that eventually led to the first plant where ice was made - not harvested from frozen lakes - but actually made, and it all happened in New Orleans. Show Notes Here.
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The Epic Birth of the Ice Trade, Part 1
In the early 1800s, Bostonian Frederick Tudor had a radical vision - to ship frozen New England water across oceans to the tropics. Tudor pioneered the global ice trade despite being called "crazy." We have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Frederick. This is a story of how one man's far-fetched idea built an unlikely empire and forever changed the world's relationship with ice. Learn more in the show notes.
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We All Need A Mike
Today, we have turned a Waffle House conversation with Mike Caston into our classic 5-minute water short. For those familiar with Mike Caston, you'd know encapsulating his insights in just five minutes feels ambitious. Widely recognized in South Carolina, Mike has devoted nearly 30 years as the CEO of SJWD Water District in upstate South Carolina. View Show Notes Here.
Customer Reviews
My favorite water podcast
I’ve listened to many of the water podcasts out there, and sometimes they are too wonky or too earnest or too alarmist. Outfall hit the Goldilocks spot and became my instant favorite. It’s just the right mix of nature, tech and culture. Plus the hosts have gorgeous southern accents that flow like a river. Be sure to start back at the first episode so you can find out through which orifice lost weight leaves the body … and what happens to astronaut poop from the International Space Station.
Wow! Unique and informative.
Even if you think you know something about water, this show will bring to light new and interesting facts that you may have never before considered. What a great way to spend a few minutes and broaden your understanding of our most precious natural resource.
Water, Outfall, Good Name for Podcast
I had listened to one particular episode quite a while ago, then subscribed, then ignored this gem of a forum for conversations among knowledgeable experts in many water-related topics. Thanks to covid-19 and time to get caught up with podcasts, I have listened to one or two each day and will want to listen to many of these again. A lot of unexpected and fascinating things to learn from these folks!