
Expert Banter
Hosted by Nathan Shnaider, this podcast brings together a diverse array of guests for engaging conversations, delving into a spectrum of topics to provide thoughtful perspectives and insightful discussion.
Episodes
18 episodes
E18: Federal Layoffs Pt. 2 | Alan Lescht, Alan Lescht and Associates
Alan Lescht is an employment lawyer specializing in federal government employees. He joined the podcast to discuss the changes occurring in the government and how both current and former federal employees can take action. Website: h...
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39:24

E17: Federal Layoffs Pt. 1 | Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie, USDA
Tyler Stotland and Cameron McKenzie were both federal employees at USDA who were affected by the federal layoffs. They joined the podcast to share their backgrounds, discuss the important projects they were working on, and explain how the DOGE ...
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1:14:45

E16: Food Forests | Orion Kriegman, Boston Food Forest Coalition
Orion Kriegman is the Executive Director of the Boston Food Forest Coalition, a non-profit organization transforming unused urban land into socially and ecologically thriving food forest gardens while supporting neighborhood groups in maintaini...
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35:50

E15: Compostable Packaging | Rich Cohen, Elevate Packaging
Rich Cohen is the founder and CEO of Elevate Packaging, a company driving the global transition to compostable packaging. Website: https://elevatepackaging.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-cohen-sustainable/
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41:52

E14: Climate Tech | Casey Goldstein, College to Climate
Casey Goldstein is the co-founder of College to Climate, a community-driven company committed to expanding opportunities for young people to pursue careers in climate.Website: College to Cl...
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42:25

E13: Dating Apps | Joe Feminella, First Rounds on Me
Joe Feminella is the founder of First Rounds on Me, a dating-app startup focused on bringing people together for a more organic experience.Contact: First Round's on Me (firstroundsonme.co...
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30:33

E12: Outdoor Design | James Walston, Walston Outdoor Design
James Walston is the founder of Walston Outdoor Design, a company focusing on landscape design and 3D renderings. Email: walstonoutdoordesign@gmail.comInstagram: @walstonoutdoordesign
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33:06

E11: Cloud Seeding | Jeff French, University of Wyoming
Jeff French is a Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Wyoming focusing on cloud seeding. Email: jfrench@uwyo.eduUniversity Site: Atmospheric Science (uwyo.edu...
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41:34

E10: Startups | Nathan Shnaider, Stok
Nathan Shnaider (Host) is the Co-Founder of Stok, a technology startup building a mobile app to help users enhance their shopping and cooking experience.Kickstarter: www.tinyurl.com/stok-appInstagram: @stok.appTikTok: @natha...
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23:23

E9: Run Clubs | Benjamin Weingart, Brick Layers Union
Benjamin Weingart is the founder of Brick Layers Union, a running club in Boston that provides a space for new and experienced athletes to come together. Instagram: @bricklayersunionwww.benjaminweingart.com
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45:32

E8: Composting | Conor Miller, Black Earth Compost
Conor Miller is the CEO and co-founder of Black Earth Compost, a Massachusetts-based company collecting organic waste with the goal of improving soil quality. Website: https://blackeart...
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47:42

E7: Ultra-Endurance Running | Dmytro Moyseyev, Athlete
Dmytro Moyseyev is an ultra-endurance athlete based in Dublin, Ireland. Instragram, Tiktok, Youtube, Strava: @DmytroMoyseyev
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1:06:53

E6: Energy Storage | Jacob Mansfield, Tierra Climate
Jacob Mansfield is the CEO and Founder of Tierra Climate, a startup looking to help energy storage projects unlock & monetize their decarbonization value.Website: Tierra ClimateContac...
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34:52

E5: Environmental Restoration | Dr. Chris Duke, Phoenix Conservancy
Dr. Chris Duke is the Executive Director of the Phoenix Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that aims to restore endangered ecosystems.Website: HOME | Phoenix Conservancy | United States
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57:21

E4: Mountain Running | Julian Carr, Cirque Series
Julian Carr is the founder of Cirque Series, the premier short-course mountain running series in the USA. Website: CIRQUE SERIESPersonal Website:
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29:18

E3: East Coast Sinking | Leonard Ohenhen, Virginia Tech
Leonard Ohenhen is a Ph.D candidate at Virginia Tech focusing on environmental security.Email: ohleonard@vt.eduNYT Article in Reference: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/13/climate/flooding-sea-levels-groundwater.html...
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41:04
