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The Straight Flush

Hosted by Virginia Water Environment Association · business · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Straight Flush

What is The Straight Flush about?

A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.

Who hosts The Straight Flush?

The Straight Flush is hosted by Virginia Water Environment Association. The show has published 57 episodes to date.

What has The Straight Flush covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep. 58 - 2026 WEF Updates and Initiatives" (28 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Ep. 57 - Legacy Series: Celebrating the Legacy of Clarke Wallcraft" (23 June 2026, 59 minutes), and "Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2)" (21 April 2026, 43 minutes).

How often does The Straight Flush publish?

The Straight Flush publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 57 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Straight Flush?

Booking probability for The Straight Flush is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Straight Flush requires a Pod Score of 81 or higher. The Straight Flush's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Straight Flush?

The strongest fits for The Straight Flush are Water & Sewage Systems. The Straight Flush has a business audience.

About the host

Virginia Water Environment Association hosts The Straight Flush, a business podcast with 57 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #58

    Ep. 58 - 2026 WEF Updates and Initiatives

    Oct 28, 202637 minS1

    VWEA's outgoing WEF Delegate Felicia Glapion (AlexRenew) catches up with the Water Environment Federation's current President-Elect Corey Williams (Azuria Water Solutions) to discuss WEF's current priorities, and the...

  • Episode #57

    Ep. 57 - Legacy Series: Celebrating the Legacy of Clarke Wallcraft

    Jun 23, 202659 minS1

    The Straight Flush's Legacy Series continues with a revisit to an earlier episode we released in January 2022 with Clarke Wallcraft, who passed in March 2026. We are resharing this conversation to reflect on Clarke's...

  • Episode #56

    Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2)

    Apr 21, 202643 minS1

    This episode wraps up a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus...

  • Episode #55

    Ep. 55 - The Flow Forward Series: The Spark of Mentorship (Part 1 of 2)

    Apr 14, 202636 minS1

    This episode kicks off a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus...

  • Episode #54

    Ep. 54 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Contractor's Perspective (Part 3 of 3)

    Mar 11, 202637 minS1

    This episode rounds out our three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative...

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  • Episode #53

    Ep. 53 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Engineer's Perspective (Part 2 of 3)

    Mar 3, 202641 minS1

    This episode continues our three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway...

  • Episode #52

    Ep. 52 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Owner's Perspective (Part 1 of 3)

    Feb 24, 202647 minS1

    This episode kicks off a three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway...

  • Episode #51

    Ep. 51 - Evaluation of PFAS Effects on Biosolids Production and Disposal

    Jan 13, 202641 minS1

    Our guest host Matt Van Horne (Hazen) sits down with Jordan Combs (Maury Service Authority) to review the utility's journey through PFAS quantification, action plan development, and communication with public...

  • Episode #50

    Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

    Sep 9, 20251h 16mS1

    This special 50th episode of The Straight Flush has our guest hosts Chris Wilson (HRSD) and Evan Bowles (Hazen) sitting down with Dr. John Novak (Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech) to discuss his history in the field...

  • Episode #49

    Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route

    Jun 24, 202552 minS1

    We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they sit down with Marcia Degen (Degen Environmental) and Karri Atwood (Virginia Forever) to discuss their...

  • Episode #48

    Ep. 48 - The Ripple Effect: Leadership in Water

    May 20, 202533 minS1

    Our guest host Becky Currall (HRSD) moderates a discussion on the joint Leadership Academy Committee, its origin, program, and long-term benefits for emerging leaders in the water industry. Guests for this discussion...

  • Episode #47

    Ep. 47 - Women Impacting Water Series: Education and Communication

    Mar 25, 202542 minS1

    We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they speak with Sarah Baumgardner and Laura Schirmer (both with Western Virginia Water Authority) to learn...

  • Episode #46

    Ep. 46 - Career Pipeline Series: Giving Back (Part 6 of 6)

    Feb 11, 202540 minS1

    We wrap-up the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give...

  • Episode #45

    Ep. 45 - Career Pipeline Series: Mentorship as the Strongest Connection (Part 5 of 6)

    Feb 5, 202538 minS1

    We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give...

  • Episode #44

    Ep. 44 - Career Pipeline Series: Recycle Flow - Returning to School from Industry (Part 4 of 6)

    Jan 28, 202522 minS1

    We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give...

  • Episode #43

    Ep. 43 - Career Pipeline Series: Impressing on Students the Value in Water (Part 3 of 6)

    Jan 21, 202532 minS1

    We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give...

  • Episode #42

    Ep. 42 - Career Pipeline Series: Infiltration of Young Professionals (Part 2 of 6)

    Jan 14, 202527 minS1

    We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give...

  • Episode #41

    Ep. 41 - Career Pipeline Series: Dipping Your Toes In (Part 1 of 6)

    Jan 7, 202529 minS1

    This episode kicks off the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to...

  • Episode #40

    Ep. 40 - 2024 WEF Updates and Initiatives

    Dec 17, 202425 minS1

    VWEA's WEF Delegate Felicia Glapion (AlexRenew) catches up with WEF's current president Howard Carter (City of Saco Water Resource Recovery Department) to discuss WEF's current priorities, and the importance of telling...

  • Episode #39

    Ep. 39 - Digital Solutions in Wastewater

    Nov 12, 20241h 7mS1

    Our guest host Katya Bilyk (Hazen) facilitates a review and discussion of trends and potential futures of digital tools in wastewater treatment with guests Jeff Sparks (HRSD) and Bruce Johnson (Jacobs).

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