EP196 Bill's review of 2024's podcasts (December 2024)
Release Date: 12/13/2024
EP224 Beyond Vapor Compression: Smarter DOAS with Liquid Desiccants with Phil Farese (June 2025)
Building HVAC Science
In this in-depth episode of Building HVAC Science, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser sit down with Phil Farese, CEO of Mojave HVAC, to explore the cutting edge of desiccant dehumidification technology. Phil, whose career began in physics at Cornell and research at Princeton before moving into consulting at McKinsey and leadership roles at NREL, Enphase, and now Mojave, brings a rare mix of scientific rigor and market savvy to the HVAC space. The conversation traces the evolution of liquid desiccant systems and Mojave’s unique approach that combines vapor compression and liquid...
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EP223 AI Without the Hype: Real-World Automation with Tersh Blissett (June 2025)
Building HVAC Science
In this high-energy episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Tersh Blissett—entrepreneur, podcaster, and automation enthusiast—for a deep dive into how AI and automation are transforming service businesses. Tersh, known for running multiple HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies, shares his journey from podcasting beginnings to becoming a Zapier expert and automation evangelist. He explains how AI voice tools, custom GPTs, and platforms like Notebook LM and PhoneTap are helping streamline operations, improve call conversions, and create more consistent...
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EP222 Airflow, Action, and Ideas: Brent Davidson’s Mission to Elevate Heat Pump Pros (June 2025)
Building HVAC Science
In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome back Brent Davidson, founder of the U.S. Heat Pump Summit, for an energizing discussion that soars from glider flights to the frontlines of heat pump education and adoption. Brent shares the story behind launching the Summit—from a hunch inspired by his solar-industry background to a growing movement that now brings together top contractors, technical experts, manufacturers, and rebate program leaders. The goal? To improve both the business and field deployment of air and water-based heat pump solutions. Brent...
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EP221 Consultative Selling Meets Smart Software in Home Performance with Amanda Godward (May 2025)
Building HVAC Science
“Proposals don’t save energy… action does.” — Bill Spohn “I didn’t know how cool this thing was until we started sharing it with the world.” — Amanda Godward “Change is hard—but that’s what makes it great.” — Amanda quoting Ross Trethewey from This Old House In this episode of Building HVAC Science, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Amanda Godward, founder of Ecotelligent Homes and Ecotelligent Software. Amanda shares her journey from mechanical engineer in the auto industry to a passionate home performance contractor and...
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EP220 Just Keep Learning: The HVAC Journey of Dirk Nauman (May 2025)
Building HVAC Science
“The process doesn’t fail. The technician fails to follow the process.” – Dirk Nauman In this inspiring episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn are joined by Dirk Nauman—HVAC trainer, simulator inventor, and founder of Visual 3D Academy. Dirk shares his personal transformation from a nervous first-time trainer to an industry innovator dedicated to improving HVAC education through simulation and visualization. He discusses how necessity drove him to create his first HVAC simulator from scrap components, eventually evolving it into a line of...
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EP219 Thermentor: Rethinking Load Calcs with Real Energy Data with Max Reichlin (May 2025)
Building HVAC Science
“We’re not guessing what’s inside the walls—we’re measuring how homes really use energy.” Max Reichlin In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn sit down with Max Reichlin from Clean Power Research to explore a groundbreaking HVAC tool: Thermentor. Designed to bridge the gap between estimated and actual residential energy loads, Thermentor leverages real energy usage data to perform virtual energy audits. The goal? More accurate, faster, and accessible load calculations that empower contractors and homeowners alike—particularly when...
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EP218 Breaking Down Silos: The Path to Better Retrofit Training with Ben Hildebrandt (May 2025)
Building HVAC Science
In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Ben Hildebrandt, a passionate advocate for building science and green technology education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). Ben shares his winding career path—from automotive mechanics to aircraft maintenance to architectural technology—and how that journey has shaped his deep commitment to sustainable building practices. Ben discusses the role of applied research at SAIT, highlighting its focus on real-world implementation of green technologies in residential and commercial...
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EP217 Where Building Science Meets HVAC: Insights from New Orleans (April 2025)
Building HVAC Science
In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn are joined by a special guest who’s carrying on the Spohn legacy—Billy Spohn. The trio recaps their experience at the 2025 National Home Performance Conference in New Orleans, the largest in the event’s history, with over 2,800 attendees. They reflect on the continued convergence of HVAC and building performance disciplines, and how this cross-pollination is finally taking root at scale. From highlights in the expo hall, including interest in the new RetroTec Air Tracer and the Testo 860i thermal imager, to insightful...
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EP216 Built to Last: How JB Industries Keeps It Made in America (April 2025)
Building HVAC Science
In this episode of Building HVAC Science, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser sit down with Jeff Cherif and David Madden from JB Industries, a long-standing, U.S.-based HVAC tool manufacturer with deep roots in Aurora, Illinois. Jeff shares his fascinating journey from Motorola executive in Dubai to co-owner of JB Industries, sparked by a chance rooftop encounter with one of JB’s own vacuum pumps in the Middle East. David brings a multi-generational connection to the business and reflects on the evolution of JB’s manufacturing ethos and engineering depth. The conversation dives into what sets...
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EP215 Mindset, Metrics & Mastery: Anthony Woo’s HVAC Game Plan (March 2025)
Building HVAC Science
“How much pain they have cost us, the evils which never happened.” —Thomas Jefferson In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn sit down with Anthony Woo, an HVAC contractor from Quebec, Canada. Anthony shares his journey from dropping out of college to becoming a successful business owner specializing in heat pump installations in one of North America's coldest climates. He discusses his personal and professional evolution, from gaining confidence through a Tony Robbins seminar to implementing systems like EOS in his rapidly growing business....
info_outlineIn 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 | 1-12-24 | Trade Secrets Revealed- Inside Classset, the Platform Building a Blue-Collar Boom with Cooper Newby | Cooper Newby |
| 149 | 1-19-24 | More Than Just Fixing Furnaces: Why NCI is the Heartbeat of the HVAC Industry with Dominick Guarino | Dom Guarino |
| 150 | 1-26-24 | Filtering the Future - The Journey of John Ellis in Reinventing Air Quality | John Ellis |
| 151 | 2-2-24 | From Ice to Inspiration-Highlights at the AHR Expo .docx | ELK and Bill |
| 152 | 2-9-24 | Ralph Wolf's HVAC Odyssey Lessons, Laughs, and Legacies | Ralph Wolf |
| 153 | 2-16-24 | HVACR Horizons: From 12-Year-Old Prodigies to Industry Pioneers | ELK and Bill |
| 154 | 2-23-24 | Closing the Gap AeroSeal's Quest for Net-Zero Buildings | Amit Gupta |
| 155 | 3-1-24 | Sustainable Spaces: The Journey from Efficiency to Humanity in Design | Lucas Johnson & Austin |
| 156 | 3-8-24 | Inside the Toolbox- Rethinking HVAC with a High-End Twist With Chris Wisniewski | Chris Wisniewski |
| 157 | 3-15-24 | Heat Pumps, Homes, and High Tech Amply Energy's HVAC Evolution | Ed Fitz, Eric Smith |
| 158 | 3-22-24 | Comfort, Co-ops, and Climate Care Revolutionizing HVAC in Ontario with Victor Hyman | Victor Hyman |
| 159 | 3-29-24 | Blueprints to Bytes How Russ King is Redefining HVAC with Technology | Russ King |
| 160 | 4-5-24 | From Recovery to Revolution The Jason Julian HVAC Journey with Jason Julian | Jason Julian |
| 161 | 4-12-24 | Connecting the Dots HVAC Excellence Conference Highlights and Industry Evolution witj Josh Crawley & Casey Prater.docx | ELK, Josh, Casey |
| 162 | 4-19-24 | Inside HVAC: Wes Davis on Codes, Standards, and Shaping the Future at ACCA 2024 | Wes Davis |
| 163 | 4-26-24 | Lies, Damn Lies and Manometer Readings | Jesse Smith |
| 164 | 5-3-24 | Behind the Scenes at ACCA 2024: A Dialogue with Ed Janowiak | Ed Janowiak |
| 165 | 5-10-24 | Blueprints for Efficiency: Enrico Bonilauri’s Deep Dive into Building Standards | Enrico Bonilauri |
| 166 | 5-17-24 | Simplifying Home Electrification: Insights from Zero Homes' Grant Gunnison | Grant Gunnison |
| 167 | 5-24-24 | Tech Meets Trades Wyatt Smith's Mission to Modernize Workforce Productivity | Wyatt Smith |
| 168 | 5-31-24 | Unveiling HVAC Mastery A Journey of Skill and Passion | Matt Akins |
| 169 | 6-7-24 | From Attics to Airwaves Tony Mormino’s HVAC Journey | Tony Mormino |
| 170 | 6-14-24 | How to Grow and Scale a Business from the Ground Up Tommy Mello | Tommy Mello |
| 171 | 6-21-24 | Random updates from Bill | Bill Spohn |
| 172 | 6-28-24 | Tech Trends and HVAC Triumphs: A Denver Summit Recap | ELK & Bill |
| 173 | 7-5-24 | Harnessing AI for Healthier Buildings: Insights with Attune's Co-Founder Julien Stamatakis | Julien Stamatakis |
| 174 | 7-12-24 | Smart Homes, Smarter Trades: Dan Goodman Discusses Building 36’s Innovations | Dan Goodman, |
| 175 | 7-19-24 | From Engineering to Sales: Karine LeBlanc on Building Connections in HVAC | Karine Leblanc |
| 176 | 7-26-24 | Empowering Engineers: The HeatGeek Approach to High-Efficiency Heating | Adam Chapman |
| 177 | 8-2-24 | Smart Tools, Smarter Tech: Jim Bergmann's MeasureQuick Evolution | Jim Bergmann |
| 178 | 8-9-24 | From Gopher to Guru: Steven Rardon's HVAC Journey | Stephen Rardon |
| 179 | 8-16-24 | The Science of Hot Water: Insights and Innovations with Gary Klein | Gary Klein |
| 180 | 8-23-24 | Home Monitoring Madness: Tracking Energy, Air, and More with Bill and ELK | ELK & Bill |
| 181 | 8-30-24 | From Drawings to Durability: Inside the Minds of Building Science Experts | ELK & Bill |
| 182 | 9-6-24 | Transforming Homes and Training Minds: The Brynn Cooksey Approach | Brynn Cooksey |
| 183 | 9-13-24 | Reinventing Wind Power: Inside the World of Harmony Turbines | Chris & Cheryl Moore |
| 184 | 9-20-24 | Cracking the Code: Mastering HVAC Design with Manual S | Russ King |
| 185 | 9-27-24 | Building Better Homes: Bridging the Gap Between Energy Ratings and HVAC | Steve Byers |
| 186 | 10-4-24 | Unlocking Trades: The Power of Skillcat's Mobile Training | Ruchir Shah |
| 187 | 10-11-24 | Revolutionizing Home Comfort: Marco Radocaj’s Balanced Approach to HVAC | Marco Radocaj |
| 188 | 10-18-24 | Young HVAC Prodigy: Elena Day’s Journey to EPA Certification at 12 | Elana and Jordan Day |
| 189 | 10-25-24 | Breaking the Cycle: Huff's Journey to HVAC Excellence and Industry Change | Tom Hoffmaster |
| 190 | 11-1-24 | Breathing Easy: Tackling Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Spaces | Linda Wigington, Rhett Major, Bill Collinge |
| 191 | 11-8-24 | From Building Automation to Smart Homes: The Lumen Cache Revolution | Derek Cowburn |
| 192 | 11-15-24 | Building a Legacy: Energy Efficiency and Innovation with Mark Kaiser | Mark Kaiser |
| 193 | 11-22-24 | Building Performance with Purpose: Silas Hoeppner’s Journey | Silas Hoeppner |
| 194 | 11-29-24 | Behind the Scenes at TruTech Tools: Meet Greg Bokan | Greg Bokan |
| 195 | 12-6-24 | Farming Ideas vs. Farming The Land: Reflections from Another Continent | Bill Spohn |
| 196 | 12-13-24 | EP196 Bill's review of 2024's podcasts | BILL Spohn |
| 197 | 12-20-24 | His remodelling work | Allison Bailes |
| 198 | 12-27-24 | Using knowledge we have in the real world | Ross Trethewey |
This episode was recorded in December 2024.