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Share this episode of Takis Talk AB 1738 Remote Inspections: California's New Law and What Building Departments Should Do Now On September 18, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1738, and California became the...
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Takis Talk
Hosted by Gregory Diktakis · government · EN-US
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Who hosts Takis Talk?
Takis Talk is hosted by Gregory Diktakis. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
What has Takis Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "AB 1738 Remote Inspections: California's New Law Explained" (17 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Data Center Moratoriums" (17 September 2026, 42 minutes), and "Dialects of Code: Solving the Building Inspector and Plans Examiner Shortage David Basinger" (17 August 2026, 67 minutes).
How often does Takis Talk publish?
Takis Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Takis Talk?
Booking probability for Takis Talk is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Takis Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Takis Talk's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Takis Talk?
The strongest fits for Takis Talk are Architecture & Engineering and Business & Management Consulting. Takis Talk has a government audience.
About the host
Gregory Diktakis hosts Takis Talk, a government podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #16
Data Center Moratoriums
Sep 17, 202642 minS2Share this episode of Takis Talk Data Center Permits: What Building Departments Must Ask Forty diesel generators. Ninety-nine megawatts. Forty thousand gallons of water. Those numbers don't describe a science-fiction...
Episode #15
Dialects of Code: Solving the Building Inspector and Plans Examiner Shortage David Basinger
Aug 17, 20261h 7mS2Share this episode of Takis Talk Building codes may be printed in one language, but anyone who has spent time in a building department knows the profession speaks in several different dialects. The architect says, “It...
Jul 17, 202647 minS2Share this episode of Takis Talk Picture a typical Tuesday morning in a California building department. Your plan-check queue is three weeks deep. One reviewer is on leave, another employee has just given notice, and...
Jun 17, 20261h 6mS2<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Robert Gray, Building Official for the Town of Los Gatos, for a wide-ranging conversation about building safety leadership, code development...
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May 18, 202635 minS2<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>California’s 2026 ADU rules make it easier than ever to add a backyard home, garage conversion, or in‑home unit, and smart SEO can help your “California ADU 2026” content get...
Episode #11
Mike Savage on Building Safety, ICC Leadership, and Willdan’s Impact - Takis Talk Episode 11
Apr 17, 20261h 13mS2<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p><br/>Takis Talk episode 11 dives into the life, leadership, and legacy of Mike Savage, a nationally respected building official, ICC executive board member, master electrician...
Mar 17, 202659 minS2<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>What does it take to rise from code enforcement officer to Chief Building Official in just over a decade? In this episode of Takis Talk, host Greg Diktakis sits down with Jose...
Feb 17, 202659 minS2<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>What happens when a kid who grows up lining up nails on a jobsite decides to read the International Residential Code cover to cover — just to understand the “why”? In this...
Episode #8
Kara Roberson - Government Communications That Work: Strategy, Psychology, and Public Trust
Feb 3, 202659 minS2<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>Government communications is at the heart of this episode, as you sit down with Kara Roberson, Strategic Communications Officer for the City of Wentzville, Missouri, to unpack...
Dec 16, 202519 minS1<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>Ever wonder if your paycheck tells the whole story? We pull back the curtain on compensation with verified California city data and pair it with hard-won career lessons from six...
Dec 2, 202547 minS1<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>A childhood spent dodging sniper fire is a brutal teacher, but it forged one of the calmest leaders we know. Chief Building Official Frank Bufarish joins us to share how growing...
Episode #6
Breaking the Mold in California Housing – A Conversation with Lee Butler, Director of Planning & Community Development for the City of Santa Cruz
Nov 18, 202559 minS1<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>This episode of Takis Talk delivers a compelling interview with Lee Butler, Director of Planning and Community Development for the City of Santa Cruz—a pivotal figure propelling...
Nov 5, 202557 minS1<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p><b>Leading with Vision: Executive Recruitment, Strategic Planning, and Team Culture in Local Government</b></p><p>Local government leaders are tasked with guiding their...
Nov 4, 20251h 12mS1<p>In this episode of <b>Takis Talk</b>, host Greg Diktakis sits down with <b>Christine Martin</b>, Director and Executive Recruiter at <b>Tripepi Smith</b>, to discuss what it really takes to attract and retain top...
Oct 21, 202539 minS1<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p><b>Building Resilient Communities: A Conversation with Wayne Snell of the City of Irving, Texas</b></p><p><b>Episode guest:</b> Wayne Snell, Director of Inspections, City of...
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Jose Madrigal The Art of Intentional Leadership: Lessons from Durango’s City Manager
Oct 7, 202557 minS0<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>When José Madrigal became City Manager of Durango, Colorado in the middle of a pandemic and following a financial scandal, he faced a mountain of challenges — and not just the...
Sep 23, 20251h 1mS0<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p><b>Takis Talk – Episode with Ceci Muela</b><br/> In this episode of Takis Talk, host Greg Diktakis sits down with Ceci Muela, Interim Deputy Director and Chief Building Official...
Episode #1
The Launch Episode
Jun 7, 20252 minS1<p>Share this episode of Takis Talk</p><p>Not the same old boring PowerPoint presentation. Take a listen, see what's coming.</p><p>Connect at TakisTalk.com</p>
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Robert Gray
Building Official, Essential Impact
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Mike Savage
author, publisher, journalist, woodworker, maple syrup maker, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
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David Spencer
Immediate Past President of the International Code Council, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies
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Christine Martin
rancher and Holistic Management® Certified Educator, Kissy Colour Art and Crafts
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