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So...how does electricity work? Why not bury all power lines? Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!? No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you! Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Discover more about your utilities, how they work and why squirrels are both cute and a serious problem. New episodes release every first and third Wednesday of each month. FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/c
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Signup to Generate a PitchSo...how does electricity work? Why not bury all power lines? Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!? No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you! Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO.
Recent episodes include "CU Leader Looks Back & Public Power Benefits" (21 October 2026, 29 minutes), "A Commitment to Community" (16 September 2026, 23 minutes), and "New Look & Changes on Your Monthly Bill" (2 September 2026, 30 minutes).
That's Shocking! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for That's Shocking! is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. That's Shocking! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. That's Shocking!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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That's Shocking! is an education podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #17
Former City Utilities General Manager, Scott Miller, returns to talk about his career, the biggest achievement of his and his honest answer about whether we're doing a good enough job to inform the community about the...
Episode #15
City Utilities isn't just committed to community service, but also setting a standard in the Springfield area. How exactly? CU's Communications & Community Relations Specialist, Whitney Mann, and United Way of the...
Episode #14
Your monthly City Utilities' bill is getting a refresh. CU Senior Vice President & Chief Financial & Supply Chain Officer, Amy Derdall, talks about the biggest changes you can expect and plays a new game of POP Quiz...
Episode #12
Will your car cool faster if you crank up the AC as soon as you get in it? Should you close vents to unused rooms in your home to keep your electrical bill down? We get those answers and more from City Utilities Energy...
Episode #11
A new battery project just went online in Springfield, so...what does that mean and how will it work? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation...
Episode #10
<p>What exactly is power generation and how is it used in Springfield? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation, Raymond Eaton, explain and discuss...
Episode #10
What exactly is power generation and how is it used in Springfield? City Utilities Director of Power System Operations and Planning, John Stephens, and Director of Power Generation, Raymond Eaton, explain and discuss...
Episode #9
As the discussion of data centers grows, City Utilities Director of Communications & Community Relations, Cara Erwin, talks one-on-one with CU President-CEO, Dwayne Fulk, to discuss how the utility will evaluate and...
Episode #9
<p>As the discussion of data centers grows, City Utilities Director of Communications & Community Relations, Cara Erwin, talks one-on-one with CU President-CEO, Dwayne Fulk, to discuss how the utility will evaluate and...
<p>Transit Appreciation Week is here! From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 , 2026, you can expect a slew of ways to benefit from The Bus, which is operated by City Utilities of Springfield, MO. But...why is it...
Transit Appreciation Week is here! From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 , 2026, you can expect a slew of ways to benefit from The Bus, which is operated by City Utilities of Springfield, MO. But...why is it managed...
<p>Do you recognize that SOUND?! </p><p>We DIAL up this episode by playing a new take on an old game with SpringNet Director, Jeff Bertholdi. Plus, he connects us to the history of how SpringNet became a branch of City...
Episode #6
<p>Just HOW clean is the drinking water in Springfield? Let's just say the safety will get you PUMPED. Kari Wolken, Manager of Water Quality Laboratory at the Blackman Water Treatment Plant, talks about the work that...
<p>"Water is life" - that's the motto of James Okumu, CU Manager of Water Systems Planning & Engineering at Fulbright Water Treatment Plant. Find out how Springfield gets its water, just how much is used by the city and...
<p>CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney talks about what makes Springfield's natural gas system unique.</p><p>Have questions?</p><p>Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net</p><p>FIND US ON...
<p>What’s that smell? No seriously, what is that!?</p><p>We play a new game of gassy proportions with the CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney. Plus, we find out a few interesting bits of info like the...
<p>That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast powers back with Eric Smith, Supervisor of Power Station Operations, and he's answering: what is a power station and substation exactly? And what does that mean for turning...
<p>That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast flips the switch ON and we're answering questions about...so how does our electricity work exactly?</p><p></p><p>Have questions?</p><p></p><p>Ask us here...
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<p>So...how does electricity work?</p><p></p><p>Why not bury all power lines?</p><p></p><p>Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!?</p><p></p><p>No question is too dumb, so let us ask the...
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