Recent Episodes

Feb. 14, 2025

EP205 Building Integrity in the Trades: A Canadian Contractor’s Journey with Manly Arnason (January 2025)

In this heartfelt episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Manly Arnason, an HVAC business owner from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Manly shares his journey of transformation—from a challenging past to becoming a...

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Feb. 7, 2025

EP204 Seitron Americas: Innovating HVAC Tools and Training with Jason Esteves and Dan Kelly (January 2025)

In this engaging episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn welcome Jason Esteves and Dan Kelly from Seitron Americas. The discussion offers an in-depth look at Seitron’s evolution, its role in the HVAC industry,...

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Jan. 31, 2025

EP203 Why Energy Isn't the Problem: Exploring Thermal Comfort and IEQ with Robert Bean (January 2025)

In this engaging episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, host Eric Kaiser is joined by Robert Bean, an ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer and a renowned expert on indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Together, they explore the intricate relationship...

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Jan. 24, 2025

EP202 Unlocking High-Performance HVAC: Insights with David Richardson (January 2025)

In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Eric Kaiser welcomes David Richardson from the National Comfort Institute. David shares his journey from starting as a “gopher” for his father’s HVAC business to becoming a leading advocate...

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Jan. 17, 2025

EP201 Evolving HVAC Strategies: Solving Problems for People, Not Just Homes (December 2024)

In this insightful episode of Building HVAC Science, co-hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser reconnect with Silas Hoeppner for a follow-up discussion that dives deeper into optimizing comfort and efficiency in existing homes. Silas shares his journey of...

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Jan. 10, 2025

EP200: 200 Episodes Strong: Reflecting on the Building HVAC Science Journey with Bryan Orr (December 2024)

In this milestone episode, Bill Spohn and co-host Eric Kaiser welcome Bryan Orr, the instigat-ORR behind the creation of the Building HVAC Science podcast. They dive deep into the podcast's origin story, reflecting on how Bryan's love for audio and...

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Jan. 3, 2025

EP199 Rebuilding Lives: The Mission of Second Chance University with Danny Huffman (December 2024)

In this powerful episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser bring on a truly inspiring guest, Danny Huffman, founder of Second Chance University. Danny shares the transformative mission behind his organization,...

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Dec. 27, 2024

EP198 Unlocking Building Potential: Ross Trethewey on Curiosity, Collaboration, and Innovation (December 2024)

In this episode of Building HVAC Science, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser are joined by Ross Trethewey, a mechanical engineer, consultant, and building science advocate who also appears on This Old House. Ross shares his journey from being a...

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Dec. 20, 2024

EP197 Asbestos, Air Sealing, and ERVs: Navigating Home Renovations with Science (December 2024)

In this engaging Building HVAC Science Podcast episode, hosts Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser welcome Dr. Allison Bailes, a renowned building science expert, to discuss his ongoing home remodeling journey. Allison shares his firsthand experiences of...

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Dec. 13, 2024

EP196 Bill's review of 2024's podcasts (December 2024)

In 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 ...

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