The Aviation Renaissance
By Spencer Wright and Spencer Parkinson
Electric Power Systems presents The Aviation Renaissance. A podcast showcasing the people, products, and perspectives of the individuals involved in revolutionizing electric aviation.
The Aviation Renaissance Nov 02, 2022
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Holidays and the future
Spencer gives an update and the amazing things at EPS
Nov 02, 202202:09
Mobile Microgrid and the future of electric aviation
Spencer and Spencer talk with Case Todd about the development of Mobile Mic, experience and degrees, and the benefits of the aerospace industry. #eps #theaviationrenaissance #litiumion #innovation #veteran #USU #aerospace
Oct 26, 202231:15
Electricity and Micro Grid 101
Spencer and Spencer talk with Dan Bosco about the need for infrastructure, the capacity of the Systems Integration Lab and how it can be utilized for our customers. #epsenergy #lithiumion #theaviationrenaissance #makethisplaceawesome #aviation #infrastructure #
Oct 19, 202231:24
Infrastructure 101 with David
Spencer and Spencer talk with David Koch about all things infrastructure needed for the support of electric aviation. #epsenergy #lithiumion #fastcharge #veteran #beprepared #infrastructure
Oct 12, 202232:54
Infrastructure challenges and solutions
Spencer and Spencer talk with Ryan Bohm about making your own electric vehicle, mobile and fixed grid storage solutions, and facing whatever challenges may arise. #epsenergy #innovation #electricaviation #theaviationrenaissance #bombsquad #veteran #lithiumion #electricaviation #airport
Oct 05, 202232:05
From parachute rigger to test pilot
Spencer and Spencer talk with Diamond Test Pilot Jarred Curtis about his long journey into the aerospace industry, skydiving, and the intensity of being a test pilot. #DAI #diamondaircraftindustries #epsenergy #veteran #aviation #litiumion #batteries #testpilot #parachute
Sep 28, 202227:23
Diamond Aircraft 101
Spencer and Spencer talk with Sam Linton about growing up in Alaska, learning to fly at a young age, and everything Diamond Aircraft. #DAI #diamondaircraftindustries #DA40 #DA50 #DA62 #eDA40 #innovation #theaviationrenaissance #epsenergy #makethisplaceawesome #aviation
Sep 21, 202232:09
De Oppresso Liber
Spencer talks with Adam Slepian from Supernal about being a green beret for the US Army, transitioning out of the military, and finding his way to Supernal so he can continue his work freeing the oppressed. #veteran #supenal #greenberet #ranger #lithiumion #eVTOL #innovation #theaviationrenaissance #makethisplaceawesome
Sep 14, 202237:06
Revolution by Evolution
Spencer and Nathan talk with Jean Botti, founder of VoltAero. We speak about the need for change in the aviation industry, why hybrid aircraft is the solution for now, and the future of hybrid and electric aviation. #epsenergy #innovation #theaviationrenaissance #veteran #liithhiumion #voltaero #makethisplaceawesome
Sep 07, 202230:07
#nerdherd
Spencer and Spencer talk with Abbie Bean about life in a small farm town, college, working for The Boeing Company, and having her AaHa moment. #nerdherd, #innovation, #epsenergy, #lithiumion, #theaviationrenaissance, #veteran
Aug 31, 202230:47
I don’t know enough to be intimidated
Spencer and Spencer talk with Mykell Johnson about how she escaped being an accountant, sending mean emails, getting her degree in Mechanical Engineering, and her internship at EP Systems. #epsenergy #USU #accounting #marines #veteran #innovation #lithiumion #batteries #evtol #sustainability
Aug 24, 202232:31
Women in Aviation Panel Discussion
Spencer and Spencer talk with Mykell Johnson, Sonja Englert, and Sharon Raub about their love of the aviation industry and what drives them to be the best they can. #womeninaviation #innovation #epsenergy #theaviationrenaissance #veteren #lithiumion #batteries #makethisplaceawesome #aerospace #aviation #pilot
Aug 17, 202225:12
Silver City and helicopters
Spencer talks with Elan Head, Senior Editor for The Air Current. They talk about growing up in small town New Mexico, falling in love with helicopters, flying 30 different types of helicopters, and the need for eVOTLs and the need for sustainability. #epsenergy #eVOTL #lithiumion, #innovation #veteran #aerospace #helicopter
Aug 10, 202226:29
From Sports Psychology to Aerospace
Spencer talks with Edie Wiseberg from Strativ Group about her childhood, competitive rowing, college and the need for a more sustainable future within the aerospace industry. #epsenergy #rowing #manchester #innovation #strativgroup #veteran #FIA2022 #womeninaviation
Aug 03, 202230:34
Boeing and Chiquita Bananas
Spencer and Spencer talk with Aaron Black from Boeing about building an ebike, growing up in Oregon, finding his stride at Boeing and the future of electric aviation. #boeing #innovation #lithiumion #eps #theaviationrenaissance #veteran #electricaviation #vanlife
Jul 29, 202240:02
A jack of all trades but a master of none is often better than a master of one.
Spencer and Spencer talk with Carsten about The BYU, growing up in Vernal Utah, his experience with UAVs, and his love of bringing systems together. #makingtheimpossiblepossible #UAV #BYU #veteran #usarmy #innovation #lithiumion #eps #systemengineering
Jul 27, 202233:15
Manufacturing challenges and inappropriate names for fly fishing patterns.
Spencer and Spencer talk with Dan Lane about growing up in Ohio, his love of the outdoors and the challenges of setting up a manufacturing line. #eps #innovation #lithiumion #veteran #oshkosh #womenofaviation #theaviationrenaissance #EPiC #physics #automation
Jul 20, 202231:41
Scuba and fanny packs
Spencer and Spencer talk with Gina about the love of scuba, traveling the world, concerts, and the awesome culture at EPS. #innovation #lithiumion #batteries #scuba #culture #eps #safran
Jul 13, 202234:17
Pakistan and Economics
Spencer and Spencer talk with Rabia about growing up in Pakistan, the honors of motherhood, earning two Masters Degree, and the transition from Tennessee to Utah. #lithiumion #culture #education #aboveaverageleadership #innovation #pakistan #batteries
Jul 06, 202231:28
Phoenix was great but Cache Valley is better
Spencer and Spencer talk with Joseph James about the ups and downs of a big family, the trials of earning 6 degrees, the need for innovation and the bright future of Electric Power Systems. #eps #innovation #family #litiumion #batteries #aerospace #ASU #jetblue
Jun 29, 202233:49
Schmatte and rhetoric
Spencer and Spencer talk with David Christensen about the importance of telling a good story, knowing your audience, and the ability to communicate effectively. #government #rhetoric #phd #entrepreneur #conversation #knowingyouraudience #byu #usu #lasvegas #innovation #lithiumion #battery
Jun 22, 202233:50
The Phantom Ray and fulfilling your dreams
Spencer and Spencer talk with Stephanie Wojick about her journey through college, the desire to design aircraft, space camp, the X45-C, and the future of Electric Power Systems. #engineering #spacecamp #ASU #gtech #widebody #767 #delta #boeing #innovation #lithiumion #thefuture
Jun 15, 202231:08
Scott Drennan Saves the World (Not dramatized at all)
Scott talks about Bell, helicopters, and how he worked his way up from being a structural analyst to executive. Also mentioned is his hackysack mastery and how the vehicles he worked on save Spencer Wright in combat. #hackysack #VTOL #careergrowth #leadership
Jun 08, 202230:04
Chickens, criminals, and paddle board yoga
Spencer and Spencer talk with Nicole Tuttle about her several degrees, chickens, work life balance, paddle board yoga and EPS becoming a household name. #HR #worklife balance #utahstateuniversity #innnovation #lithiumion #aerospace #aviation #utahgovernment #csi
Jun 01, 202232:38
Coulombs of energy and lithium ion nonsense
Spencer and Spencer talk with Dr. Jeff Belt about the make up of a lithium ion cell and how he earned a much desired PhD. #lithiumion #innovate #epsenergy #battery #safran #diamondaircraft #coulombslaw
May 25, 202233:14
The black art of Embedded Systems aka software.
Spencer and Spencer talk with Suresh Jayagondar about life in India, Boeings 787 program, the disdain of snow, and the bright future of electric aviation. #boeing #eps #lithiumion #batteries #safran #jetblue #innovation #aerospace
May 18, 202232:23
Captain Kevin’s chaos of Program Management
Spencer and Spencer talk with Vice President, Kevin Spencer, about his love of baseball and how it helped him become the leader he is today. We also talk about Electric Power System’s flagship product EPiC. #epic #innovation #becoming #battery #chaos #programmanagement #statistics
May 11, 202231:42
That little known school called MIT
Spencer and Spencer talk with system engineer, Celeste Satter, about NASA, reptiles, space, martial arts, and that little known school called MIT. #epsenergy #lithiumion #epic #innovation #MIT #NASA #reptiles #martialarts #space #japan
May 04, 202229:25
Pink dolphins and rock stars
Spencer and Spencer talk with Director of Business Development, Luc Van den Avyle, about life in Europe, getting over his fear of heights, pink dolphins and the opportunity to be a photographer for rock stars. #epsenergy #lithiumion #battery #innovate #belgium #pinkdolphins #Moby #adventures #photography
Apr 27, 202232:01
The long journey from Huskies to Aerospace
Spencer and Spencer talk with Craig Walker about University of Washington, teaching in Japan, Horizon Next, X wings, and the Pacific Northwest. #epsenergy #lithiumion #epic #battery #UW #procurement #japan #innovation #becoming
Apr 15, 202236:23
From an EPiC beginning to an EPiC future.
Spencer and Spencer talk with Director of Product Management, Steven Hall, about Taiwan, supply chain, and the fascination with cargo ships being unloaded. #taiwan #supplychain #productmanagement #missionislife #epsenergy #lithiumion #battery #innovate
Apr 15, 202232:01
David’s Dutch Dynasty
Spencer and Spencer talk with Director of Infrastructure, David Koch, about growing up in small town Idaho, infrastructure, European adventures in East Germany, Napoleon Dynamite, ultimate frisbee and the need for funding to make things happen. #epsengergy #epic #litiumion #innovate #eastgermany #napoleondynamite #ultimatefrisbee #chickenfarm #flyacrossamerica
Apr 15, 202232:46
Money Motivates
Spencer and Spencer talk with Chief Financial Officer, Dustin Turley, about real estate, money motivates, and not wanting the corporate life. #epsenergy #epic #innovation #lithiumion #realestate #moneymotivates #coropratelife #finance
Apr 15, 202232:49
“Whispers”….Innovation
Spencer and Spencer talk with VP of Product, Mike Duffy, about innovation, mom’s basement, abandoned buildings, and quad-copters. Also, failed SAT scores.#momsbasement #drone #SAT #epsenergy #epic #lithiumion #battery #innovation #aviation #leadership #aerospace
Apr 15, 202235:31
Aerospace made easy according to a PhD.
Spencer and Spencer talk with Chief Technology Officer, Mike Armstrong, about Rolls Royce, Georgia Tech, and the future of electric aviation. #epsenergy #lithiumion #battery #innovate #georgiatech #rollsroyce #phd #toosmartforme
Apr 15, 202235:54
Laptop batteries and golf cart?
Spencer an Spencer talk Chief Scientific Officer, Randy Dunn, about golf carts, laptop batteries, and making batteries into bombs in Texas. #epsenergy #lithiumion #battery #innovate #science #socal #golfcart #texas #golfcartsarefun
Apr 15, 202231:57
Modern man of Renaissance Nate Millecam
Spencer and Spencer talk with CEO and Co-Founder of Electric Power Systems, Nathan Millecam. We talk about EPS, combat ground vehicles, the drive that makes a business successful,and the future of electric aviation. #epsenergy #lithiumion #epic #battery #perseverance #becoming #aerospace #nocarbon #cleanenergy
Apr 15, 202235:13
Enron, the Army, and who knows
Spencer talks with Spencer about the downfall of Enron, 9/11, military life, and who knows. #epsenergy #lithiumion #battery #innovate #army #downfallofenron #gruntlife #whoknows
Apr 15, 202229:09
A .25 GPA doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough.
Spencer talks with Spencer about overcoming adversity, the challenges of finding your way, aviation obsessions, and the future of EPS. #epsenergy #litiumion #battery #aerospace #aviation #gpa #adversity #obsession
Apr 15, 202230:06