Best Issa Small World Podcasts (2026)

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Our Top Share Investments: What we like for 2026? 13:10

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Our upcoming event: 'The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week!' is coming Monday 9th February (this will be the best investment of an evening!) Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreat…

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Yasmin Ali: Power Up Your Christmas in Sustainable Energy 56:16

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In our final episode of 2025, host Alex Wolfe welcomes chemical engineer and author of Power Up: An Engineer's Adventure into Sustainable Energy, Yasmin Ali for an extensive discussion on how energy shapes our everyday lives, even when we barely notice it. Using stories from her book, Yasmin explains how energy moves from source to socket, why we t…

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RM Sotheby’s Christmas Special: McLaren Millions, Private Plane Paint Check 52:03

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The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week! Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreator Discount: WPC50 (50% OFF!) Our host Alex Wolfe welcomes RM Sotheby’s Director of Private Sales, Har…

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2025 Energy Review with Redefining Energy: Scandals of the Year, Deals and Data Centres 1:12:42

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The Wolfe List Launch: Night Before International Energy Week! Get your tickets here - the big energy careers event 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wolfe-list-launch-night-before-international-energy-week-tickets-1977364549597?aff=oddtdtcreator Discount: WPC50 (50% OFF!) 2025 reshaped the global energy landscape. In this special crossover epi…

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Amber Rudd: A Decade On From the Paris Climate Deal That Changed Everything 28:37

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Recorded live at The Spectator Energy Summit 2025, this episode brings an inside look at one of the most pivotal climate negotiations of the century. Our host, Alex Wolfe, has a fireside chat with former Energy Secretary and Home Secretary Amber Rudd to revisit the drama, diplomacy and scientific urgency behind the Paris 2015 climate agreement. Amb…

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The Female Crisis that Needs To Be Talked About NOW! POWERful Women Annual Conference 40:47

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This week, the podcast reports from the POWERful Women Annual Conference, one of the most influential gatherings in the global energy calendar. In a year where the UK prepares for 40% of women to be in energy leading roles by 2030, the stakes have never been higher and neither has the opportunity to reshape who leads the industry. Across a packed d…

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Collector’s Edition: Alex Wolfe and Michael Gove Review 2025’s Biggest Energy Issues 50:18

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This is the Collector's Edition of our timely conversation between our host Alex Wolfe and The Spectator's Editor Michael Gove, who are co-hosting The Spectator Energy Summit (Monday 24th November 2025). The Summit brings together political leaders, industry CEOs and climate experts to debate the final energy issues of the year. The day opens with …

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Alternative Budget Special with The Spectator's Michael Simmons: Inside Westminster’s Energy Storm 54:42

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Today, we’re joined by one of Britain’s leading economic commentators: The Spectator’s economics editor, Michael Simmons. Together, we explore an alternative budget for the energy industry and why it’s not too late for the Government to adopt some of our proposals. We examine OEUK’s suggested replacement for the Energy Profits Levy and discuss why …

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We Flew to COP30 with Starmer and Miliband: So, why is Britain Pulling Back on Rainforest Funding? 35:12

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 Wolfe Power Club's Max Austin has just been to COP30, the biggest climate event …

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Dutch Election: Why Rob Jetten’s D66 Victory Brings Hope for Europe’s Energy Targets 1:04:44

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 In a political twist few saw coming, Rob Jetten's D66 (Democratics 66) has defea…

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Russian Sanctions and the Energy Crisis: Who Really Pays the Price? 17:44

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 Since the introduction of Russian sanctions in 2022, the governments of the US, …

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North Sea Jackpot: 1.1 Billion Barrel Discovery Challenges UK Energy Policy 15:10

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 An increase of 1.1 billion barrels of oil and gas have been discovered in the No…

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Road Haulage Association: The Future of Trucking, HVO and Clean Fuels 33:58

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 The Road Haulage Association (RHA) joins host Alex Wolfe to explore the future o…

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He Raised $456 Million! Is Solar the Great Profit Opportunity? With Energea’s Mike Silvestrini 21:48

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 Can you really make a fortune from solar? Energea have raised $456 million! Reco…

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Baroness Luciana Berger: How Energy Storage will Transform the UK Global Market 41:42

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 How will energy storage change everything for the UK’s energy future and what im…

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Michael Gove: Why Capitalism Can Save the Planet (The Tories Must Go Green!) 45:16

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 What does the future of UK energy look like and can we really balance Net Zero w…

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Saying 'Yes' to Hydrogen: Toyota's Hydrogen Hilux is a Winner! 55:31

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 Toyota host the Wolfe Power Club Podcast at the famous UTAC Millbrook Proving Gr…

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Brazil's Ambassador Antonio Patriota: COP30 Using Diplomacy to Improve the Energy Mix 51:25

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 How can diplomacy shape the future of global energy? In this episode, host Alex …

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Season 24/25 Highlights: The Best of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast 33:30

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Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025 Relive the best moments from the first season of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast, w…

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Can Nigel Farage Really Become Prime Minister in 2029? 34:55

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Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us. At Reform UK’s huge conference last week, our host Alex spoke with everyone from NHS nurses to Reform’s elected po…

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UK's £2.7 Trillion Debt Crisis; What It Means for North Sea Energy and Future Jobs 36:04

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Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us. With the future of the North Sea industry high on the agenda, we’re asking: Is it time for a fairer tax policy to …

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Refinery Economics on the Brink of Bankruptcy 25:33

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In this week’s episode, our host Alex explores Britain’s shrinking refinery sector, which has fallen from over 20 sites in the 1970s to just 4 today. The Prax Lindsay Oil Refinery is now closing, marking another blow to the industry. Meanwhile, the owners’ fortunes have reversed, shifting from Rich List billionaires to facing a £250 million outstan…

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Tesla CyberCab, Mercedes and EV Future with Mark McCann, Nick O’Leary and Yiannimize 30:53

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This week, we return to Farnborough for the British Motor Show to explore the answers surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) within the energy transition. Our host Alex goes inside the world of hypercars, speaks with YouTubers Mark McCann, Nick O'Leary and Yiannimize and explores the resistance many petrolheads feel toward electric cars, including Mer…

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F1 World Champion Jon Hilton Beating Ferrari with Flavio Briatore and Electrifying Classics 1:31:16

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What happens when a world champion Formula One engineer takes on the energy transition? Jon Hilton, former Renault F1 technical director and winner of the 2005 and 2006 World Championships, went on to co-found Flybrid Automotive, developing KERS technology and selling the company for £16 million. He then applied F1 engineering to electrify Rolls-Ro…

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£15K Fine PER Car?! EV Target Pressure on Car Makers! 21:55

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In the UK, car manufacturers may face a £15,000 fine for every electric vehicle (EV) they fail to sell, as per the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. In this episode, our host Alex reviews the overall automotive UK market; analysing the various penalties and the current sales of vehicles in the UK and the current production figures from each of t…

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Electricity Bills: Watt a Rip-Off! In Conversation with Energy Expert Kathryn Porter 1:13:46

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In this episode, it’ll blow your mind that the UK pays over £1bn per year to not use wind energy, the great curtailing process exposed. Kathryn Porter, Energy Consultant of Watt-Logic, chats with host Alex on why and how the UK pays over 27p per kilowatt hour for electricity in comparison to Europe paying under 11p per kilowatt hour. Kathryn also g…

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; Energy Review of Labour’s First Year in Government 55:57

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In July 2024, Labour entered the UK Government with a promise: a fair, fast, and bold transition to net zero. One year on, what has Labour really achieved and has Keir Starmer’s Government stayed true to that promise? On this week’s episode our host Alex and our Director of Government Relations Max Austin review the good, the bad and the ugly of La…

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Can Electric Trucks Drive Over 400 Miles? Windrose’s Wen Han Overtakes Elon Musk! 42:05

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The transportation sector is facing its most significant revolution since the internal combustion engine, and Windrose Technology is leading this transformation with electric heavy-duty trucks that are redefining what's possible. Could this be the beginning of the end for diesel trucks? The revolution in heavy transport has begun. On this week's ep…

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Bosch Reignites the Liquid Fuel Debate 38:56

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On this week’s episode of Wolfe Power Club, our host Alex is joined by John Gassenmaier from technology supplier Bosch, to talk about their pivotal role in the automative value chain. From their involvement with OEM-approved fuels to their ambitious summer Tour d'Europe project, where Bosch collaborated with 28 partners across 17 countries to explo…

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Tim Henman and Wimbledon’s AELTC Hattie Park; How do you Power the Championships? 34:42

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To celebrate the start of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Hattie Park, Wimbledon’s All English Lawn Tennis Club’s sustainability officer at Wimbledon, discusses with our host Alex the various initiatives and challenges faced by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in their pursuit of sustainability. We also hear from 4x Wimbledon semi-finalis…

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Time to Grow by £27.8 Billion? How does Smart Data Empower the Energy Consumer? 17:15

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Last week, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament for the official launch of Smart Data Group - a new industry-led organisation aiming to accelerate the rollout of smart data initiatives across the UK, with a particular focus on transforming the energy sector. In this episode, our Director of Government Relations, Ma…

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POWERful Women Annual Data Reaction: Why are Energy Companies Failing Women? 33:53

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This week, Wolfe Power Club attended POWERful Women’s 2025 State of the Nation Annual Report, highlighting the importance of female representation in energy leadership roles. Despite an increase in middle management, overall results remain disappointing among the UK’s top 100 energy employers, underscoring the urgency of a cultural shift in the ind…

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Will the UK Miss Net Zero Transport Targets? From Missing Policies to Elon and Trump Feud 21:35

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On this week's episode, host Alex reviews the Net Zero Transport Council where the Zemo Partnership unveiled their crucial "Map of Missing Policies" document, revealing where current approaches to zero-emission transport are facing hurdles. Featuring insights from various visionaries, including Lord John Deben (former Conservative Party Chairman un…

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Rags to Riches: The Issa Billionaire Brothers’ Journey to the ASDA Empire 23:53

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On this week's episode, host Alex reflects on the recent publishing of the British Sunday Times Rich List which included the Blackburn billionaires that rank a respective 32nd position. Alex covers the remarkable journey of the Issa brothers from purchasing their first petrol station in Bury for £150,000 to becoming billionaires worth £6 billion. T…

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Nuclear Era Begins! Atlantic Council Talks all Things Small Nuclear Reactors and Fukushima 38:54

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In this episode, host Alex and Wolfe Power Club’s Director of Government Relations Max Austin dive into the future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their potential to meet climate goals while being economically viable. They speak to Atlantic Council’s Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative Director Jennifer Gordon on the U.S. Department of Energy bac…

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'Be part of the Solution' | Where are the Previous UKIFDA Young Person of the Year Winners Now? 31:20

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Join host Alex Wolfe into the world of downstream energy with the Wolfe Power Club's inaugural live podcast episode. Recorded at last week's UKIFDA in Leeds, this episode showcases the inspiring stories of UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward, Harry Boxall, and Emily Yates, who share their remarkable paths since achieving success at Certas Energy, fast…

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Lowest Petrol Price since COVID! With Pricing King James Spencer 49:32

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Petrol prices in the UK are hitting a low mark since the onset of Covid, according from this week's guest, Portland Fuel Managing Director James Spencer. As the fuel distribution community head to this year's UKIFDA, the fuel industry is witnessing unprecedented changes, with significant benefits for fleet customers and a shift towards alternative …

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Blair and Miliband's Net Zero Civil War 24:50

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In this week’s episode, host Alex unpacks the intense fallout from the Net Zero debate, between the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) and Ed Miliband, exploring the shifting landscape of climate action and the implications of Blair's ambitious plans. Join us as we dissect the contrasting visions of Blair and Miliband, offering insights i…

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Lights Out in Spain! IEA Energy Security Summit | Atlantic Council's Landon Derentz 33:16

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Experience the insights from the IEA Energy Security Summit, where global energy leaders convened to discuss pressing national interests and the urgent need for investment in energy infrastructure. Join Atlantic Council's Senior Director of Global Energy Center Landon Derentz, shares his expertise, with host Alex, on how energy security has evolved…

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Oil Giant BP Climate Crunch Triggers Shareholder Showdown | Helge Lund Surviving till 2026? 38:18

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In the hours after BP underwent its biggest AGM protest vote on outgoing chair Helge Lund in five years, host Alex speaks with Reuters energy columnist Ron Bousso on the divisive five year journey that led to the vote. They discuss the insights into BP's evolving landscape as major shareholders voice concerns over share value comparisons and North …

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Is your Business Thinking Straight? 37:34

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On this week’s episode, Alex and Chief Business Psychologist Claire Lish from Psynergy Consulting look into the challenges of dysfunctional behaviours within energy leadership teams and learn how to cultivate a high-performing energy company. Overcoming dysfunctional behaviours Explore the impacts of imposter syndrome and gain strategies to foster …

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How to Win the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race with Two-Time Winner Charlie Fisher 37:14

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As the UK gears up for its annual rowing race this weekend between the Cambridge and Oxford University Boat Clubs, our host Alex is joined by two-time Cambridge serial boat race winner Charlie Fisher. They discuss what really happens when qualifying for a spot in the team and the brutal preparations that come. Charlie also talks through how he repr…

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Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP Outlines 2030 Vision for Solar & Storage 25:15

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Alex and the Wolfe Power Club team are at Solar & Storage's 2025 London show for this week's episode. An event that brings the whole world community in one place, the solar storage market is shaping up discussions that aim to diversify funding and backings further. As part of our Solar & Storage coverage, Alex is talking this week to; the Minister …

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Racing Fuel and Red Flags: Powering British GT Championships 36:27

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This week, Wolfe Power Club are at Silverstone, a racing circuit with a substantial history and the home of the very first F1 World Championship Grand Prix back in 1950. Our host Alex speaks to owner of Anglo American Fuels, Anders Hildebrand, who supplies the Sunoco brand of racing fuels about how it might be possible to produce such fuels that su…

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SimpliFlying's Dirk Singer on Building a Greener Future Through Aviation 40:22

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This week, the SimpliFlying Head of Sustinability and co-author of 'Sustainability in the Air', Dirk Singer joins Alex in the studio as they look into the immense research in sustainable aviation. Explore Airbus's stance on delaying hydrogen aircraft and Norway's ambitious goal of achieving electric flying by 2040, while examining the optimism and …

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Where are Investments Going for Storage Terminals in 2025? | Live at StocExpo 15:28

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This week on the Wolfe Power Club, it is a double header special for StocExpo from last week in Rotterdam. In this first part, Alex evaluates the key messages that came out of StocExpo, consisting of the new investments and structures within the storage terminals market. We also have an interview with commercial manager, Peter Geertse, from North S…

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Nicolas Hamilton Motorsport Special and Forze Hydrogen Racing | Live at StocExpo 20:05

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This week on the Wolfe Power Club, it is a review of StocExpo 2025 split into two parts. In this second part, it is all about motorsports! Alex speaks to both the British Touring Car driver Nicolas Hamilton (one half of the Hamilton racing brothers) on being the first cerebal palsy driver in the BTCC and Lucas of the Hydrogen Forze racing team on t…

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POWERful Women in Business: Breaking the Glass Ceiling with Georgina Worrall OBE 41:48

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Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with this week's Wolfe Power Club Podcast episode featuring head of POWERful Women Georgina Worrell OBE, a prominent advocate for women's leadership in energy. This week, we will explore the advancements and challenges faced by women on boards, examine recent setbacks in workplace diversity, and discuss effe…

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The Impact of International Energy Week on Global Energy 29:39

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Alex reflects on the key takeaways of last week's International Energy Week in Westminister, London. He discusses the big summary areas from the implications between Russia and Ukraine to how 2025 is projecting to be an huge year for nuclear. Featuring keynote samples from DTEK's Maxim Timchencko and IEA's Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol and the …

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IEW Extravaganza: Plug-N-Go Chair Monica Collings | How is the Boardroom Nailing Energy Transition? 32:34

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In commemoration of International Energy Week this week, Alex and Chair of Plug-N-Go Monica Collings discuss whether the boardroom is nailing energy transition. They go through how many of the signs including: raising funds in energy solutions, AI in data and triple smarting, might be contributing to a structural evolution. For a chance to win a £1…