Beste Public Works podcasts (2024)

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Project Communications in Public Works with Sara Renney 49:55

6d ago49:55

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We are back for our 30th episode here at The Public Works Nerds! Here is the AI Generated Description. I have to call it out because I can't take credit for this prose: Unlock the secrets to transforming public perception and securing project funding through masterful communication with our esteemed guest, Sara Renney, Carver County's communication…

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Nerds Unplugged: Take 2 with Deb Heiser and Richard McCoy 1:06:19

20d ago1:06:19

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Join us for Take 2 of the Nerds Unplugged where I sit down with Deb Heiser, Engineering Director for the City of St. Louis Park, MN, and Richard McCoy, Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Robbinsdale, MN. We recap the last four episodes and chat about some random topics like college tours, bridge collapses, and infrastructure fu…

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Innovative Technologies in Pavement Management with Chris Evers 1:13:44

1M ago1:13:44

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Episode 8 of Season 2 features Chris Evers, a 2023 APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader award winner. That's why I contacted Chris, but I'm so happy I did for many reasons. First of all, I was finally able to nerd out on pavement maintenance. But I was also able to meet a pretty funny, smart, and gracious person in Chris Evers. And since Chris brought …

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Technology in City Forestry with Minnetonka's City Forester Hannibal Hayes 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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This episode took some time to get out there! Blame vacations and some tech issues, but I am finally dropping the 7th episode in Season 2 - and its a good one! Super fan and Tree Nerd Hannibal Hayes from the City of Minnetonka, MN joins me to talk about using technology to better manage the urban forest. We go off on some tangents about Emerald Ash…

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Raleigh's Smart City Efforts with Jim Alberque and John Holden 1:06:11

2M ago1:06:11

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This week I'm joined by a Smart Cities team from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jim Alberque is the GIS and Emerging Technology Manager for the City of Raleigh and John Holden is the Smart City Manager for Raleigh. We talk about what does Smart Cities mean for Raleigh and how is the City focusing on different efforts under this umbrella. We cover quite a…

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St Paul Public Works Director Sean Kershaw and his Unorthodox Path to a PW career 53:26

3M ago53:26

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In this episode I sit down with my hometown Public Works Director, Sean Kershaw. As any public works nerd knows, we are at times over critical of those that serve us where we live, and we most likely have experienced that heightened scrutiny from current and retired public works professionals that live in our communities. It can be good, reaffirmin…

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Nerds Unplugged February 2024: CEAM Conference, Richard McCoy and Episode Recaps 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

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Welcome to the first Nerds Unplugged episode! Deb Heiser, Michael Thompson and Mark Ray join me as a panel of opinionated Public Works professionals talking about random issues related to Public Works. This is planned to be a monthly or so feature where we recap recent podcast episodes, talk about public works issues in the news and give updates to…

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Infrastructure Resilience with Russ Matthys - an APWA 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader 1:02:22

4M ago1:02:22

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Join us for our first of hopefully many conversations with an APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader. In this episode we are joined by a Public Works Nerds Podcast veteran, Russ Matthys. In 2023, Russ was one of 10 professionals named a Top Ten Public Works Leader by APWA. We talk to Russ about the award and what that means to him. We also talk about a n…

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The State of Recycling with Eureka Recycling's Kate Davenport 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

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Discover the transformative power of recycling and how it intertwines with community economics in our latest Public Works Nerds podcast episode. I, Marc Culver, am joined by the insightful Kate Davenport, co-President of Eureka Recycling, who not only shares her personal journey from climate activism to leading a nonprofit recycling enterprise but …

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Challenges and Solutions for Water Service Line Inventory with Chelsea Alger and Dave Malm 51:36

5M ago51:36

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Unlock the secrets of how cities are combatting the pernicious issue of lead in our drinking water, as Chelsea Alger and Dave Malm from Bolton & Menk join us to dissect the monumental task of lead service line replacement. With the Flint water crisis still fresh in our memories, we explore the complexities of updating water service inventories, the…

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The Alchemist 19:23

5M ago19:23

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The Beast In The Cave 14:17

5M ago14:17

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Beyond the Wall of Sleep 32:54

5M ago32:54

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The Cats of Ulthar 8:44

5M ago8:44

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Celephais 19:31

5M ago19:31

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The Crawling Chaos 16:54

5M ago16:54

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Dagon 14:56

5M ago14:56

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The Doom That Came to Sarnath 18:18

5M ago18:18

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Ex Oblivione 4:44

5M ago4:44

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Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family 34:13

5M ago34:13

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Herbert West: Reanimator – part A 39:54

5M ago39:54

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Herbert West: Reanimator – part B 40:57

5M ago40:57

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Memory 2:48

5M ago2:48

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The Music of Erich Zann 18:50

5M ago18:50

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The Nameless City 28:02

5M ago28:02

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Nyarlathotep 8:21

5M ago8:21

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The Picture in the House 23:43

5M ago23:43

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Polaris 9:48

5M ago9:48

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A Reminiscence Of Dr. Samuel Johnson 11:37

5M ago11:37

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The Statement of Randolph Carter 13:23

5M ago13:23

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The Street 14:31

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The Terrible Old Man 6:45

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The Tomb 25:58

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The Tree 11:14

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The White Ship 19:54

5M ago19:54

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Season 1 Recap with Mark Ray 49:22

8M ago49:22

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It's our 20th episode! Which is milestone in and of itself. Considering 90% of podcasts don't make it past 3 episodes, we're in pretty good company. I am joined by our first episode guest, Mark Ray, Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Crystal, MN. Mark, who is one of the most positive people I know, helps me review the season an…

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Solid Waste: Organized Collection, Recycling and Organics with Rachel Lindholm 57:56

8M ago57:56

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This week we dive into the intricate world of waste management with Rachel Lindholm, the Sustainability Specialist from the City of Richfield, Minnesota. In this episode we talk about how Richfield implemented organized collection, managed recycling services and started both a drop off and curb side organics collection system. Listen in as we nerd …

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A Conversation with the MN Chapter of APWA: Events, Committees, Strategic Plans, and Professional Development 1:06:03

8M ago1:06:03

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Join us and we talk with the Officers of the Minnesota Chapter of APWA. We talk about the history of the chapter, the committees, conferences, and their strategic plan. This is a lively and fun discussion with some very dedicated and devoted public works nerds! Our distinguished guests - President Monica Heil, Vice President Jupe Hale, Secretary/Tr…

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GIS and GeoAI in the world of Public Works with Adam Carnow and John Shain 1:03:12

8M ago1:03:12

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In our 17th episode we talk to two GIS Nerds, Adam Carnow from ESRI and John Shain from Bolton & Menk. In the spirit of the AI movement, which we talk about in this episode, specifically GeoAI, I'm going to let the AI generated episode description say the rest - I usually consider this too wordy to use for the actual episode descriptions and end up…

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The City Engineers Association of Minnesota and how it helps distribute MN's gas tax with Deb Heiser 56:06

9M ago56:06

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In this episode Deb Heiser and I nerd out about the City Engineers Association of Minnesota, a unique organization of municipal engineers. We talk about CEAM's mission, committees and purpose. We also dive into what role CEAM plays in the distribution of Minnesota's gas tax. We would love to hear from others about how your state's gas tax is distri…

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Implementing Adaptive Level Control Systems for Stormwater Ponds with Ross Bintner 1:00:13

9M ago1:00:13

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Meet Ross Bittner, Engineering Services Manager from Edina, Minnesota, who has an extraordinary passion for water resources and a knack for innovation. Ross and I nerd out in this episode about a new Adaptive Level Control System that the City of Edina is using to create additional storage in a stormwater pond in advance of rain events. Listen in a…

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How To Handle A Public Works Crisis With Nick Egger 1:12:39

9M ago1:12:39

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This week we are joined by Nick Egger, Public Works Director for the City of Rosemount, MN. Nick steps back to his time with the City of Hastings, MN and the management of a water contamination event in 2018. Nick talks about how they discovered the contamination, lessons learned about communication, and working with the state Department of Health.…

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Exploring Pipe Condition Assessment and Trenchless Technologies with Paul Pasko 1:05:30

9M ago1:05:30

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In this episode Marc and guest co-host Deb Heiser talk to Paul Pasko from Electro Scan, Inc. Paul talks about using new technologies to assess the condition of water and sewer pipes. We also talk about using trenchless techniques to rehabilitate pipes and how the future of pipe replacement will be finding small segments to replace/rehabilitate vers…

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Traffic Engineering for Cities with Marc and Mike 58:05

10M ago58:05

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Marc and Mike go solo in this episode focusing on Traffic Engineering for Cities. Leveraging Mike's years of compiling data and producing reports and guides for various traffic related issues at the City level, the Public Works Nerds tackle a couple of frequent complaints such as speeding, request for stop signs and crosswalks. We also touch briefl…

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Exploring the Intersection of Drone Technology and Public Works with Brian Simmons 1:04:15

10M ago1:04:15

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What happens when you merge the world of public works with drone technology? Our guest for today's episode, Brian Simmons, a Principal Engineer with Bolton & Menk, and tech enthusiast, shares his insights. A seasoned expert in the field, Brian provides us with an engaging primer on drones and UAVs, distinguishing between the two, and underscores th…

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Upping your Social Media Game with Kevin Wright from the City of Chaska, MN 59:52

10M ago59:52

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In this episode, Kevin Wright, Communications Manager for the City of Chaska, MN, talks to us about how to use Social Media for public works events and projects. We talk about how Chaska is using Social Media, what platforms they are on and where the public is engaging with the City on social media. We also talk about the recently released "20 Tips…

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Mark Maloney: A Career Spanning Three Decades in Public Works 1:00:23

10M ago1:00:23

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On Friday, July 21st, 2023 Mark Maloney will end his public works career after almost 29 years at the City of Shoreview, MN, and over 32 total years in the engineering and public works field. We are dropping this bonus episode one day before that official retirement to celebrate his remarkable career. Mark has been a role model for many of us in Mi…

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American Public Works Association Update with CEO Scott Grayson 1:04:36

10M ago1:04:36

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In this episode we talk with Scott Grayson, CEO of the American Public Works Association (APWA). Scott talks about the new strategic directions for APWA, value to public works professionals, and some challenges to the industry such as workforce and DEI initiatives. We also talk about the value of Accreditation, which is offered by APWA for public w…

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St Paul Regional Water Service's Water Treatment Plant Overhaul Project Using Progressive Design Build - A Conversation with Pat Shea 1:00:47

10M ago1:00:47

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Pat Shea, General Manager of the St Paul Regional Water Service spends time with us nerds to talk about their mammoth Water Treatment Plant project including the use of Progressive Design Build to deliver the project. Pat also touches on the issue of lead service line replacement and how SPRWS's surface water source is unique in the nation. FURTHER…

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Experiments in Neighborhood Traffic Control and Using Big Data with Deb Heiser, PE 1:02:15

11M ago1:02:15

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In this episode, we talk about transportation systems with Deb Heiser, Engineering Director of St. Louis Park, MN. We discuss handling citizen requests,neighborhood meetings, how the city uses pilot projects to test traffic control changes in advance of street reconstruction projects, and her use of big data. Further Resources https://www.streetlig…

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