The Public Works Nerds
Your Guides to the Latest and Greatest in Public Works
Podcasting since 2023 • 41 episodes
The Public Works Nerds
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AI in the Sky - Brought to you By AI
In the episode I welcome one of my favorite Public Works Nerds, Brian Simmons from Bolton & Menk. Brian and I look back at our recent presentation on Artificial Intelligence in Public Works - titled AI in the Sky - at the 2025 APWA PWX in C...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:01:29
Vote for Marc(k)! Marks, Mentors and Making Normal Happen
Two Marks trade friendly jabs while making a serious case for APWA: vote, get involved, and mentor the next generation. Join Mark Ray and me, Marc Culver, as we walk through the Minnesota chapter ballot, unpack what the board actually does, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:28
Storm Warriors: Managing Private Stormwater Infrastructure with Ryan Johnson from the City of Roseville, MN
I'm excited to welcome my good friend and former colleague Ryan Johnson to the show. Ryan is the Environmental Manager for the City of Roseville in Minnesota and is my favorite storm water and water resources guru. Ryan joins me in this episode...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:08:28
Talking Asset Management: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Jon Kremer from OpenGov
This episode a great deep dive into asset management with arguably the premier asset management system on the market today. I've been working with Cartegraph since 2010 and have been very impressed with their software and vision for constant im...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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59:32
PFAS: Responding to the forever chemical in our drinking water supplies - Episode 1
We really nerd out in this episode as we are joined by Steve Nelson and Ryan Stempski, both from WSB & Associates, to talk about PFAS in our drinking water supplies. There is much to unpack about this complex and important issue, and this i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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