https://simplecast.com SOPOD What is the SOPOD Network? Established in 2018, Southern Company’s SOPOD Network is a podcast dedicated to its employees and stakeholders. With content that updates monthly, the podcasts reaches over 28,000 Southern Company employees. The SOPOD Network, Southern Company presents diverse stories from the company CEO and colleagues from around the system with topics that range from history, current major projects and employee spotlights. Each series of the SOPOD Network tells a different story, we hope you finish feeling a deeper connection to Southern Company and our values. en Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000 Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:36:57 +0000 https://sn.simplecast.com SOPOD https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/dc5876ba-067f-4c6a-b529-f1f9619501e9/cfb22df1-38d7-4444-aba7-f0ca12ef340d/3000x3000/sopodnetwork-thumbnail.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://sn.simplecast.com episodic What is the SOPOD Network? Established in 2018, Southern Company’s SOPOD Network is a podcast dedicated to its employees and stakeholders. With content that updates monthly, the podcasts reaches over 28,000 Southern Company employees. The SOPOD Network, Southern Company presents diverse stories from the company CEO and colleagues from around the system with topics that range from history, current major projects and employee spotlights. Each series of the SOPOD Network tells a different story, we hope you finish feeling a deeper connection to Southern Company and our values. Southern Company, SOPOD network, Sopodnetwork false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TrWPdt1_ Darryl Bennett dbennett@southernco.com a307b67f-0e30-4ad8-a8dd-6562a1b428d1 Circuit Cast— 100 Years of Safety at Georgia Power In this episode of Circuit Cast, Andy Huff, one of our leaders in Corporate Affairs sits down with Jason Manley, Director of Safety & Health, to talk about what 100 years of safety really means at Georgia Power. With winter weather fresh on everyone’s mind, Jason breaks down how our crews stay safe in tough conditions and how lessons from the past continue to shape the way we work today. From early lineworker stories to the tech and protocols we rely on now, this is an inside look at how safety has always been a part of who we are and how it guides everything we do, especially when weather is at its worst.

]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-100-years-of-safety-at-georgia-power-SyscRb3L In this episode of Circuit Cast, Andy Huff, one of our leaders in Corporate Affairs sits down with Jason Manley, Director of Safety & Health, to talk about what 100 years of safety really means at Georgia Power. With winter weather fresh on everyone’s mind, Jason breaks down how our crews stay safe in tough conditions and how lessons from the past continue to shape the way we work today. From early lineworker stories to the tech and protocols we rely on now, this is an inside look at how safety has always been a part of who we are and how it guides everything we do, especially when weather is at its worst.

]]> Circuit Cast— 100 Years of Safety at Georgia Power Darryl Bennett 00:17:44 safety, lineworker, power, georgia power, energy in georgia, georgia false full 1 9 5a948234-e77b-4ad4-b976-9199ea01cf75 Circuit Cast— Wrapping up 2025 with Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, has a conversation with Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene to wrap up the 2025 year. Kim reflects on Georgia Power’s incredible year of progress and innovation, shares some of her favorite holiday traditions, and explains why the future of energy in Georgia—and for our customers—is brighter than ever.

]]> Tue, 9 Dec 2025 15:05:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-wrapping-up-2025-with-georgia-power-ceo-kim-greene-_hEWDXrP In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, has a conversation with Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene to wrap up the 2025 year. Kim reflects on Georgia Power’s incredible year of progress and innovation, shares some of her favorite holiday traditions, and explains why the future of energy in Georgia—and for our customers—is brighter than ever.

]]> Circuit Cast— Wrapping up 2025 with Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene Darryl Bennett 00:24:05 false full 11 8 29f2272a-d831-4e1f-9f9b-76bf9d2d9a53 Circuit Cast— Powering Georgia’s Growth, Unpacking the Truth About Large Energy Users In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, sits down with three senior leaders — Molly Aeck, SVP of Business Development & Strategy; Erica McGill, SVP of Business Strategy & Transactions; and Aaron Mitchell, SVP of Strategic Growth — to unpack Georgia Power’s strategy for serving large energy users like data centers. These customers are driving economic development and innovation across the state — but they’re also raising questions from everyday customers. Are they making bills go up? Are they paying their fair share? What in the heck is a hyperscaler?

Fredie and the guests tackle these questions head-on, explaining how new rules from the Georgia Public Service Commission ensure that large load customers pay upfront for infrastructure, commit to long-term contracts, and provide financial guarantees — all without shifting costs to families or small businesses. The episode explores how Georgia Power is planning smarter, building stronger, and keeping base rates frozen for the next three years — all while powering the digital world and supporting job creation. This is an exciting time in our company’s history, and these three leaders are at the forefront of this chapter.

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-powering-georgias-growth-the-truth-about-large-energy-users-PS9XxDeU In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, sits down with three senior leaders — Molly Aeck, SVP of Business Development & Strategy; Erica McGill, SVP of Business Strategy & Transactions; and Aaron Mitchell, SVP of Strategic Growth — to unpack Georgia Power’s strategy for serving large energy users like data centers. These customers are driving economic development and innovation across the state — but they’re also raising questions from everyday customers. Are they making bills go up? Are they paying their fair share? What in the heck is a hyperscaler?

Fredie and the guests tackle these questions head-on, explaining how new rules from the Georgia Public Service Commission ensure that large load customers pay upfront for infrastructure, commit to long-term contracts, and provide financial guarantees — all without shifting costs to families or small businesses. The episode explores how Georgia Power is planning smarter, building stronger, and keeping base rates frozen for the next three years — all while powering the digital world and supporting job creation. This is an exciting time in our company’s history, and these three leaders are at the forefront of this chapter.

]]> Circuit Cast— Powering Georgia’s Growth, Unpacking the Truth About Large Energy Users Darryl Bennett 00:33:09 false full 10 8 700a841f-1dc2-4d1b-bffd-4fbf8fcf62dc Circuit Cast— How Renewable Solar Adds Diversity to the Grid On this episode of Georgia Power's podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Wilson Mallard, Director of Renewable Development, to explore how renewable solar is shaping the future of Georgia’s energy grid. Together, they dive into the impact of solar power and how it complements other renewable resources, contributing to a more diverse and resilient energy mix.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:15:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-how-renewable-solar-adds-diversity-to-the-grid-Iix1qbPI On this episode of Georgia Power's podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Wilson Mallard, Director of Renewable Development, to explore how renewable solar is shaping the future of Georgia’s energy grid. Together, they dive into the impact of solar power and how it complements other renewable resources, contributing to a more diverse and resilient energy mix.

]]> Circuit Cast— How Renewable Solar Adds Diversity to the Grid Darryl Bennett 00:16:48 renewable resources, southern company, solar, georgia power, energy in georgia false full 9 8 36c10349-e2fd-4b12-b8f1-1d783a557186 Circuit Cast— How BESS Helps Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resiliency On this episode of Georgia Power's new podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Steven Geodjen, Generation Planning and Development Manager, to talk all things Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Matthew affectionately refers to Steven as his “battery guru”—always just one call away whenever a question pops up. Together, they unpack how BESS helps deliver reliability and resiliency to the grid, and why it’s a game-changer for the future of energy.
 


 

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-how-bess-helps-strengthen-grid-reliability-and-resiliency-2EoB77Gn On this episode of Georgia Power's new podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Steven Geodjen, Generation Planning and Development Manager, to talk all things Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Matthew affectionately refers to Steven as his “battery guru”—always just one call away whenever a question pops up. Together, they unpack how BESS helps deliver reliability and resiliency to the grid, and why it’s a game-changer for the future of energy.
 


 

]]> Circuit Cast— How BESS Helps Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resiliency Darryl Bennett 00:15:20 false full 8 8 ee2a95bf-059d-41be-a022-93b66895e5ec Circuit Cast— Reflecting on Restoring Our Communities from Hurricane Helene One-Year Later Georgia Power continues our podcast series, Circuit Cast, with another episode in honor of the one-year remembrance of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, Fredie Carmichael, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, is joined by Cleve Fann, who led teams that played pivotal roles in our response and recovery efforts. At the time, Cleve served as Vice President of Strategy and Support, Distribution, and today, he continues to lead in another area of the business as Senior Vice President of Region External Affairs. Together, they reflect on the lessons learned, the resilience shown, and how those experiences continue to shape the way we serve our communities today.  

 

Here for Georgia, Here for You.

]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 00:45:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-reflecting-on-restoring-our-communities-from-hurricane-helene-one-year-later-Y_YZ7q3u Georgia Power continues our podcast series, Circuit Cast, with another episode in honor of the one-year remembrance of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, Fredie Carmichael, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, is joined by Cleve Fann, who led teams that played pivotal roles in our response and recovery efforts. At the time, Cleve served as Vice President of Strategy and Support, Distribution, and today, he continues to lead in another area of the business as Senior Vice President of Region External Affairs. Together, they reflect on the lessons learned, the resilience shown, and how those experiences continue to shape the way we serve our communities today.  

 

Here for Georgia, Here for You.

]]> Circuit Cast— Reflecting on Restoring Our Communities from Hurricane Helene One-Year Later Darryl Bennett 00:35:59 false full 7 8 4f4f2578-bcb2-418f-a203-60756f580db7 Circuit Cast— Hurricane Helene Anniversary Through the Lens of an Augusta Distribution Manager Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/circuit-cast-hurricane-helene-anniversary-augusta-ThnI4wmf Circuit Cast— Hurricane Helene Anniversary Through the Lens of an Augusta Distribution Manager Darryl Bennett 00:27:58 Georgia Power is proud to launch its new podcast series, Circuit Cast. In this episode, VP of Corporate Affairs Fredie Carmichael sits down with Distribution Manager Walt Dukes to reflect on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Walt, who lived and worked in Augusta when the storm made landfall, shares his firsthand experience and discusses how Hurricane Helene reshaped the way our company prepares for and responds to major weather events. Georgia Power is proud to launch its new podcast series, Circuit Cast. In this episode, VP of Corporate Affairs Fredie Carmichael sits down with Distribution Manager Walt Dukes to reflect on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Walt, who lived and worked in Augusta when the storm made landfall, shares his firsthand experience and discusses how Hurricane Helene reshaped the way our company prepares for and responds to major weather events. reliability, southern company, hurricane helene, georgia power, storm duty false full 6 8 83678dfa-3413-45c3-9a49-7d96f8175a90 Big Swings with Chris Womack Tue, 9 Sep 2025 18:34:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/big-swings-with-chris-womack-6IKSSYbW Big Swings with Chris Womack Darryl Bennett 00:20:31 In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton sits down with Southern Company CEO Chris Womack to talk about the core values, intentional leadership, and people-first philosophy that helped shaped his journey In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton sits down with Southern Company CEO Chris Womack to talk about the core values, intentional leadership, and people-first philosophy that helped shaped his journey false full 5 8 d0fc7b6f-d568-43ab-b12b-83db3b1be206 Big Swings with Dallas Austin Tue, 9 Sep 2025 18:30:32 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/big-swings-with-dallas-austin-UNNRxNh6 Big Swings with Dallas Austin Darryl Bennett 00:27:41 Grammy award winner Dallas Austin made his mark by betting big on talent, instinct, and vision. In this Big Swings conversation, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton explores the producer’s trailblazing career from producing chart topping hits for TLC and Boyz II Men to creating Atlanta’s Sonic ID for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Grammy award winner Dallas Austin made his mark by betting big on talent, instinct, and vision. In this Big Swings conversation, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton explores the producer’s trailblazing career from producing chart topping hits for TLC and Boyz II Men to creating Atlanta’s Sonic ID for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. false full 4 8 de68fe1a-1657-4be0-b054-644065622b95 Big Swings with Andruw Jones Tue, 9 Sep 2025 18:25:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/big-swings-with-andruw-jones-zbtAuo4c Big Swings with Andruw Jones Darryl Bennett 00:23:54 From a teenage phenom in Curaçao to a legendary run with the Atlanta Braves, Andruw Jones took bold swings from day one. Debuting in the World Series at just 19-years-old and going on to earn 10 Gold Gloves, Jones is helping to pave the way for the next generation of players from Curaçao. From a teenage phenom in Curaçao to a legendary run with the Atlanta Braves, Andruw Jones took bold swings from day one. Debuting in the World Series at just 19-years-old and going on to earn 10 Gold Gloves, Jones is helping to pave the way for the next generation of players from Curaçao. false full 3 8 b19d5d8d-361e-40dd-b6aa-48dcd27beab7 Big Swings with Greg Mike Tue, 9 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/big-swings-with-greg-mike-7qiGsQsX Big Swings with Greg Mike Darryl Bennett 00:26:01 From street art to global branding, muralist Greg Mike has built a world of bold color and even bolder ideas. In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton dives into the moments that defined his artistic identity, the Big Swings that took him from spray cans to corporate gigs, and the vision behind his Loudmouf legacy. From street art to global branding, muralist Greg Mike has built a world of bold color and even bolder ideas. In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton dives into the moments that defined his artistic identity, the Big Swings that took him from spray cans to corporate gigs, and the vision behind his Loudmouf legacy. false full 2 8 2f909d24-af61-4470-bc8f-f88baea88276 Big Swings with Takeo Spikes Tue, 9 Sep 2025 18:15:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/big-swings-with-takeo-spikes-gQPdSr6P Big Swings with Takeo Spikes Darryl Bennett 00:21:53 From NFL star to community changemaker, Takeo Spikes has never been afraid to go all in. In this powerful episode of Big Swings, Alexis Belton talks with the former Pro Bowl linebacker about the bold choices that shaped his career, his passion for giving back, and how he continues to lead in life outside of the locker room. From NFL star to community changemaker, Takeo Spikes has never been afraid to go all in. In this powerful episode of Big Swings, Alexis Belton talks with the former Pro Bowl linebacker about the bold choices that shaped his career, his passion for giving back, and how he continues to lead in life outside of the locker room. false full 1 8 014b0f26-201d-4644-8561-28221bbe5954 Our Equity Journey Tue, 9 Apr 2024 02:25:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/our-equity-journey-8_3BREmE Our Equity Journey Darryl Bennett 00:38:56 Southern Company CEO Chris Womack engages in a compelling discussion with Moving To Equity leaders. Southern Company CEO Chris Womack engages in a compelling discussion with Moving To Equity leaders. false full 1 7 a01b1785-1414-4e55-90da-974557493660 Talking about mental health at work In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we hear from a Georgia Power employee about a life-altering event that sent her family on a years long journey with mental health. 

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 15:08:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-health-2023-oxW4ny4y-DvqeUqgY In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we hear from a Georgia Power employee about a life-altering event that sent her family on a years long journey with mental health. 

]]> Talking about mental health at work Darryl Bennett 00:30:29 In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we hear from a Georgia Power employee about a life-altering event that sent her family on a years long journey with mental health.  In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we hear from a Georgia Power employee about a life-altering event that sent her family on a years long journey with mental health.  false full 1 6 5a4edbcd-67e9-4b53-ac00-3325f2a61067 Tom Talks Episode 7: CEO Tom Fanning discusses company successes Thu, 8 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-talks-episode-7-Mtloxmap Tom Talks Episode 7: CEO Tom Fanning discusses company successes Darryl Bennett 00:19:00 false full 11 5 2b65a245-2e97-46f4-ba03-6aa9e621571a EP-2: Women Veterans—Kendra Marshall and Miranda Penn Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-the-military-L7pddHmk EP-2: Women Veterans—Kendra Marshall and Miranda Penn Darryl Bennett 00:30:26 Salute to Service Podcast features a Georgia Power employee and Navy Veteran as she hosts a Southern Company GAS employee and Army Veteran. The two women have a candid conversation about their unique experience in the military as black women, misconceptions about joining the service and transitioning into a more a traditional career. Salute to Service Podcast features a Georgia Power employee and Navy Veteran as she hosts a Southern Company GAS employee and Army Veteran. The two women have a candid conversation about their unique experience in the military as black women, misconceptions about joining the service and transitioning into a more a traditional career. false full 9 5 032402ad-2f45-4835-81f9-957d4f0ff908 EP-1: ‘Semper Fidelis’ with Jack Norton and Joshua Barill Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/transitioning-from-the-military-to-civilian-careers-c1KKxacl EP-1: ‘Semper Fidelis’ with Jack Norton and Joshua Barill Darryl Bennett 00:33:23 Salute to Service Podcast features two former Marines and current employees of Southern Company and Georgia Power as they discuss their time in the service, the transition to civilian life, and miliary employee resources groups available to join. Salute to Service Podcast features two former Marines and current employees of Southern Company and Georgia Power as they discuss their time in the service, the transition to civilian life, and miliary employee resources groups available to join. false full 8 5 8552cdbd-808c-4eb5-b5e9-cf46417e65b3 Sustaining Our Equity Work Wed, 9 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/sustaining-our-equity-work-XnY_eZrF Sustaining Our Equity Work Darryl Bennett 00:24:01 Leadership across the Southern Company system continues with a candid conversation about sustaining our equity. Leadership across the Southern Company system continues with a candid conversation about sustaining our equity. false full 7 5 656c2e93-512e-4f76-922f-3dfb313f834e New Employees: Joining Southern Company during COVID-19 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/new-employees-joining-during-covid-19-l6E2M69n New Employees: Joining Southern Company during COVID-19 Darryl Bennett 00:23:13 SVP of Human Resources Sloane Drake hosts employees hired during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss hybrid work, company culture, employee retention and DE&I. SVP of Human Resources Sloane Drake hosts employees hired during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss hybrid work, company culture, employee retention and DE&I. false full 6 5 2934ba1c-af17-42ff-93c8-426f99c658d8 LunchTable Episode 12: Equity in Our Communities Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/lunchtable-episode-12-equity-in-our-communities-a_fO9bud LunchTable Episode 12: Equity in Our Communities Darryl Bennett 00:37:47 Georgia Power President, Chairman and CEO Chris Womack discusses ongoing equity in the workplace. Georgia Power President, Chairman and CEO Chris Womack discusses ongoing equity in the workplace. false full 5 5 32253df5-e8bf-4fa8-bebc-3fd026f631e2 Powering Pride in the workplace Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/powering-pride-in-the-workplace-lTtwD1AB Powering Pride in the workplace Darryl Bennett 00:35:08 DE&I Manager Aby Parsons and 2022 PRIDE Power president Justin Averette talk about what Pride means and building an inclusive workplace. DE&I Manager Aby Parsons and 2022 PRIDE Power president Justin Averette talk about what Pride means and building an inclusive workplace. false full 4 5 d95ba2f1-e04a-44e1-88e7-926de0b0c1d1 Silencing the shame on mental health Tue, 31 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/mental-health-stats-Tho3dEku Silencing the shame on mental health Darryl Bennett 00:37:46 Silence The Shame founder and former music industry executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director Crystal Woods sit down to discuss the importance of mental health awareness. Silence The Shame founder and former music industry executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director Crystal Woods sit down to discuss the importance of mental health awareness. false full 3 5 8e7c3ea9-994a-4f9e-8c5c-d9ccacc288c1 Tom Talks Episode 6: 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:26:55 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-talks-episode-6-5ykRpq60 Tom Talks Episode 6: 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook Darryl Bennett 00:26:28 Tom focuses on company resilience and other highlights from the past year and speaks on the outlook for 2022. Tom focuses on company resilience and other highlights from the past year and speaks on the outlook for 2022. false full 1 5 eee370b6-4245-414c-aafa-93d19532835a Electric Vehicles 101 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/electric-vehicles-101-pRVx4Vhc Electric Vehicles 101 Darryl Bennett 00:24:06 Why electric vehicles are a good choice for drivers, the environment and the company Why electric vehicles are a good choice for drivers, the environment and the company false full 4 4 2eb23cac-1632-4f8e-bb64-c5847d04d981 Tom Talks Episode 5: The "Whats" and the "Hows" Sun, 14 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-talks-episode-5-F6nRUwXk Tom Talks Episode 5: The "Whats" and the "Hows" Darryl Bennett 00:22:48 As the world continues to adapt during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Tom Fanning in his first podcast in 2021 looks back at a year unlike any other. As the world continues to adapt during the COVID-19 global pandemic, Tom Fanning in his first podcast in 2021 looks back at a year unlike any other. false full 2 4 b53cd8c6-4bd4-421e-bfac-5a1a5dd8ff6f COVID Vaccine 101 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:10:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-vaccine-101-v47KIFB6 COVID Vaccine 101 Darryl Bennett 00:32:04 System medical directors discuss COVID vaccine System medical directors discuss COVID vaccine false full 1 4 674979ed-3848-427f-b456-95dac220a216 Connect with Kim: Episode 2 Wed, 20 May 2020 20:18:09 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/connect-with-kim-episode-3-s1NlAMN2 Connect with Kim: Episode 2 Darryl Bennett 00:13:56 Southern Company Gas Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene chats with President and Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice. Southern Company Gas Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene chats with President and Dean of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice. false full 8 3 4fe09f66-be26-4cba-b10f-269c23273dca LunchTable: Women's History Month Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:09:18 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/lunch-table-womens-history-month-8eABMNPm LunchTable: Women's History Month Darryl Bennett 00:19:18 Southern Company Executive Vice President and President of External Affairs, Chris Womack, continues the discussion on company culture, diversity with focus on Women’s History Month as the backdrop. Southern Company Executive Vice President and President of External Affairs, Chris Womack, continues the discussion on company culture, diversity with focus on Women’s History Month as the backdrop. false full 6 3 4e040eaf-9549-43f9-aa53-2de2f0a5cca5 LunchTable: Black History Month Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:45:11 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/lunch-table-black-history-month-I9SOCFVd LunchTable: Black History Month Darryl Bennett 00:23:22 An unscripted dialogue series that features free-flowing and candid conversations about important cultural matters centered around diversity and inclusion. An unscripted dialogue series that features free-flowing and candid conversations about important cultural matters centered around diversity and inclusion. false full 4 3 ea0dbde9-5b48-4319-8c99-3a66ab947ff0 Tom Talks Episode 4: Personal Courage, Ethics and Reputation Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:15:41 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-talks-episode-4-personal-courage-ethics-and-reputation-bovtBAWr Tom Talks Episode 4: Personal Courage, Ethics and Reputation Darryl Bennett 00:13:13 In his first episode for 2020, Tom uses Major League Baseball’s most recent cheating scandal to illustrate why our ethics and values are critical to our personal and professional characters. In his first episode for 2020, Tom uses Major League Baseball’s most recent cheating scandal to illustrate why our ethics and values are critical to our personal and professional characters. false full 3 3 d821802c-c6e5-4433-98a6-ac71943a5b4e Tom Talks Episode 3: 2019 Recap and 2020 Outlook Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:32:10 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-talks-episode-3-Tpr0YGAr Tom Talks Episode 3: 2019 Recap and 2020 Outlook Darryl Bennett 00:39:24 In this final podcast for 2019, Tom discusses company highlights from the past year to include Vogtle 3 and 4, third quarter earnings and reactions to rate cases. In this final podcast for 2019, Tom discusses company highlights from the past year to include Vogtle 3 and 4, third quarter earnings and reactions to rate cases. false full 2 3 3c21e225-a2bd-4b20-9810-5739e7057df5 From Pipeline to Lifeline Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:15:47 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/from-pipeline-to-lifeline-HwWxMrlv From Pipeline to Lifeline Darryl Bennett 00:15:09 What started out as a routine day on the job for three Virginia Natural Gas employees ended up as anything but routine. The trio of employees potentially helped save the life of an elderly woman who had fallen in her kitchen three days before the crew arrived at the area to make routine repairs. What started out as a routine day on the job for three Virginia Natural Gas employees ended up as anything but routine. The trio of employees potentially helped save the life of an elderly woman who had fallen in her kitchen three days before the crew arrived at the area to make routine repairs. false full 17 2 a46ff28b-2999-4480-813a-bb7188da1610 Tom Talks Episode 2: Reliability and Resiliency Fri, 4 Oct 2019 04:00:05 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-talks-episode-2-reliability-and-resiliency-VMQdATkm Tom Talks Episode 2: Reliability and Resiliency Darryl Bennett 00:30:07 Tom discusses the current record-setting season of reliability and resilience from our generation fleet; and answers questions from employees submitted through tom.com. Tom discusses the current record-setting season of reliability and resilience from our generation fleet; and answers questions from employees submitted through tom.com. false full 14 2 30b115e6-af72-4b91-b82e-07201a70e1b3 Energy Behind the Energy: Laughing Out Loud with Comedian Lady Q Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:20:18 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/the-energy-behind-the-energy-laughing-out-loud-with-comedian-lady-q-uqQf8VXZ Energy Behind the Energy: Laughing Out Loud with Comedian Lady Q Darryl Bennett 00:15:37 GPC’s, Crystal Mussenden laughs out loud with SCS’s LaQuitcha Washington, aka Comedian Lady Q as Southern Company’s first “Energy behind the Energy”. GPC’s, Crystal Mussenden laughs out loud with SCS’s LaQuitcha Washington, aka Comedian Lady Q as Southern Company’s first “Energy behind the Energy”. false full 13 2 afb4f531-8b8f-499f-8657-f1581113458a Tom Talks: The Tom Fanning Podcast Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:37:52 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-fanning-show-BU05jwBk Tom Talks: The Tom Fanning Podcast Darryl Bennett 00:37:24 false full 12 2 fb488c99-8bde-4ed0-8d3f-7c29e173194a R&D at 50 - The R&D Experience Mon, 29 Jul 2019 08:36:50 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/rd-at-50-the-rd-experience-tg5em2vg R&D at 50 - The R&D Experience Darryl Bennett 00:12:52 Retired chief environmental officers Drs. Charles Goodman and Larry Monroe discuss more of their experiences in the R&D organization and some of its history from inception to modern day. Retired chief environmental officers Drs. Charles Goodman and Larry Monroe discuss more of their experiences in the R&D organization and some of its history from inception to modern day. false full 11 2 75ec4e78-bea4-4f5b-ba2d-cee563f64c4d R&D at 50 - The R&D Evolution Mon, 22 Jul 2019 09:01:21 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/rd-at-50-the-rd-evolution-9Pg8RcqO R&D at 50 - The R&D Evolution Darryl Bennett 00:16:12 Two of Southern Company’ foremost R&D leaders – retired chief of environmental officers Drs. Charles Goodman and Larry Monroe – reflect on the evolution of R&D at Southern Company. Two of Southern Company’ foremost R&D leaders – retired chief of environmental officers Drs. Charles Goodman and Larry Monroe – reflect on the evolution of R&D at Southern Company. false full 10 2 cabd279f-84fa-47e0-9baa-d73ae2a331b1 R&D at 50 - The Value of Collaboration Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:45:17 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/rd-at-50-the-value-of-collaboration-QQdz6V5d R&D at 50 - The Value of Collaboration Darryl Bennett 00:12:07 Kim Greene and Dr. Mark Berry discuss how Southern Company’s leadership in the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) creates value and contributes to our technology innovation. Kim Greene and Dr. Mark Berry discuss how Southern Company’s leadership in the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) creates value and contributes to our technology innovation. false full 9 2 be6f3f20-bf7b-4395-9ac1-6a1f1c23b08a R&D at 50 – The Culture of Innovation Mon, 8 Jul 2019 10:32:51 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/rd-at-50-introduction-Q3U793kO R&D at 50 – The Culture of Innovation Darryl Bennett 00:12:13 Southern Company Gas President and CEO Kim Greene and Georgia Power Environmental and Natural Resources Vice President Dr. Mark Berry talk about Southern Company’s leadership through R&D – but more broadly, the culture of innovation across the entire company that is so critical to our success. Southern Company Gas President and CEO Kim Greene and Georgia Power Environmental and Natural Resources Vice President Dr. Mark Berry talk about Southern Company’s leadership through R&D – but more broadly, the culture of innovation across the entire company that is so critical to our success. false full 8 2 6d0e7cf9-2bce-444d-8d9a-af1f7a1e41e0 Three Questions Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:38:17 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/three-questions-c20OoQC0 Three Questions Darryl Bennett 00:09:54 Shifting the focus from managing uncertainty to taking control of safeguards is crucial when applying safety theories in the real world. In this episode, Jenny and Todd reveal three important questions to ask yourself before beginning any task. Shifting the focus from managing uncertainty to taking control of safeguards is crucial when applying safety theories in the real world. In this episode, Jenny and Todd reveal three important questions to ask yourself before beginning any task. false full 7 2 cb5a6824-31de-4d49-b6c8-988dd1bd1e1e Not All Accidents Are Preventable Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:23:50 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/not-al-accidents-are-preventable-UBEaSPOU Not All Accidents Are Preventable Darryl Bennett 00:11:15 In this episode, Jenny and Todd offer insight into shifting focus from managing the unexpected to managing the certain. In this episode, Jenny and Todd offer insight into shifting focus from managing the unexpected to managing the certain. false full 6 2 9e763a18-2643-4c52-95f1-0a4e081143dc How to Know When You're Safe Enough Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:00:26 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-know-when-you-re-safe-enough-kxG0_93u How to Know When You're Safe Enough Darryl Bennett 00:09:28 Rules, procedures, proper equipment and situational awareness do not always guarantee safety while performing a task. This episode investigates the challenging issue of uncertainty and how to adapt in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Rules, procedures, proper equipment and situational awareness do not always guarantee safety while performing a task. This episode investigates the challenging issue of uncertainty and how to adapt in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. false full 5 2 7220f0da-db6f-412c-a42c-40380d51f5c6 A New View On Safety - Introduction Mon, 3 Jun 2019 16:34:59 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/a-new-view-on-safety-introduction-cf8GoVI2 A New View On Safety - Introduction Darryl Bennett 00:05:02 false full 4 2 ef007f79-51d0-4a7f-ba5a-2ad88bc7ff30 Breaking the silence -- How can I help? Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:10 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/how-can-i-help-0PbGcFVJ Breaking the silence -- How can I help? Darryl Bennett 00:11:26 How can I help? How can I help? false full 3 2 dd65cb7b-6360-4995-a882-92cb83d06315 Breaking the silence -- Journey of coping Mon, 13 May 2019 04:00:01 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/untitled-eGA_36ED Breaking the silence -- Journey of coping Darryl Bennett 00:15:58 Journey of coping Journey of coping false full 2 2 be97fc81-1701-4f20-bc56-a81a2f7bf5a3 Breaking the silence -- Struggling to understand Mon, 6 May 2019 04:00:07 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/struggling-to-understand-Ded7XLHM Breaking the silence -- Struggling to understand Darryl Bennett 00:14:57 Struggling to understand Struggling to understand false full 1 2 1e7274c8-800e-49e6-8524-eb9bf26b4a52 Heroes in Arms -- Rick Gayheart and Ren Lawson For the final episode of Heroes in Arms, Southern Nuclear’s Rick Gayheart and Southern Power’s Ren Lawson both served on nuclear submarines and reminisce about what it was like being on a submarine. The impacts of their careers in the Navy on nuclear submarines created many opportunities for them.

]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:43:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/heroes-in-arms-rick-gayheart-and-ren-9d295d7c For the final episode of Heroes in Arms, Southern Nuclear’s Rick Gayheart and Southern Power’s Ren Lawson both served on nuclear submarines and reminisce about what it was like being on a submarine. The impacts of their careers in the Navy on nuclear submarines created many opportunities for them.

]]> Heroes in Arms -- Rick Gayheart and Ren Lawson Darryl Bennett 00:13:33 Heros in Arms Heros in Arms false full 7 1 9dc93c86-492e-49cc-a418-36d75932cef5 Heroes in Arms -- Jamal Jessie and Kendall Richardson As Southern Company continues to celebrate Veterans Day and veteran employees, SCS veteran recruiter Jamal Jessie talks to Kendall Richardson from Atlanta Gas Light. Jessie helped recruit Richardson to Southern Company. They reflect on their time spent in the Air Force and Navy and how those experiences shaped their careers at Southern Company.

Narrated by: Keisa Sharpe

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/heroes-in-arms-jamal-jessie-and-kendall-fc4ce91e As Southern Company continues to celebrate Veterans Day and veteran employees, SCS veteran recruiter Jamal Jessie talks to Kendall Richardson from Atlanta Gas Light. Jessie helped recruit Richardson to Southern Company. They reflect on their time spent in the Air Force and Navy and how those experiences shaped their careers at Southern Company.

Narrated by: Keisa Sharpe

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Heroes in Arms -- Jamal Jessie and Kendall Richardson Darryl Bennett 00:17:33 false full 6 1 73d344e3-ca3c-4028-a026-87602a255529 Heroes in Arms -- Jeremy Foshee, retired Brig. Gen. Wendell McLain Military veterans add great value to Southern Company’s rich and diverse workforce. Alabama Power’s Council on Culture and Inclusion recognized those service members and acknowledged the unique talents and experiences they bring to our company. In honor of Veteran’s Day, the CCI hosted retired Brig. Gen. and former Alabama Power employee Wendell McLain to share with a group of employee service members his thoughts on the company’s commitment to veterans. After the event, he sat down with SCS military recruiter and veteran Jeremy Foshee to share more of his personal story.

For more information on the work and mission of Alabama Power’s Council on Culture and Inclusion, visit http://cci.southernco.com/apc.

Employees featured on this episode: Jeremy Foshee , Alabama Power and retired Brig. Gen. Wendell McLain

Narrated by: Keisa Sharpe

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Fri, 9 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/heroes-in-arms-jeremy-foshee-retired-9e29d0f0 Military veterans add great value to Southern Company’s rich and diverse workforce. Alabama Power’s Council on Culture and Inclusion recognized those service members and acknowledged the unique talents and experiences they bring to our company. In honor of Veteran’s Day, the CCI hosted retired Brig. Gen. and former Alabama Power employee Wendell McLain to share with a group of employee service members his thoughts on the company’s commitment to veterans. After the event, he sat down with SCS military recruiter and veteran Jeremy Foshee to share more of his personal story.

For more information on the work and mission of Alabama Power’s Council on Culture and Inclusion, visit http://cci.southernco.com/apc.

Employees featured on this episode: Jeremy Foshee , Alabama Power and retired Brig. Gen. Wendell McLain

Narrated by: Keisa Sharpe

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Heroes in Arms -- Jeremy Foshee, retired Brig. Gen. Wendell McLain Darryl Bennett 00:16:51 false full 5 1 167ac6dc-76bb-4f55-9be9-ea47caf8b2f4 Conectado -- En Español Mon, 5 Nov 2018 06:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/en-espanol-12ecbec5 Conectado -- En Español Darryl Bennett 00:11:09 false bonus 1 729c0fbe-eedb-40f9-92a0-30b6af213aa8 Conectado -- Unquestionable Trust It was a scene unlike anything else. Unprecedented. An island destroyed...Not just any island, but Puerto Rico, what many people call our 51st state. Yet Southern Company and their proud subsidiaries, PowerSecure, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power and Mississippi Power, partnered with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers to begin an almost impossible task in nearly impassable conditions.

Employees featured on this episode: Ronnie Page, Mississippi Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Daniel Lumpkin

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/unquestionable-trust-cf663f22 It was a scene unlike anything else. Unprecedented. An island destroyed...Not just any island, but Puerto Rico, what many people call our 51st state. Yet Southern Company and their proud subsidiaries, PowerSecure, Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power and Mississippi Power, partnered with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers to begin an almost impossible task in nearly impassable conditions.

Employees featured on this episode: Ronnie Page, Mississippi Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Daniel Lumpkin

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Conectado -- Unquestionable Trust Darryl Bennett 00:12:51 false full 4 1 65ceddec-5f33-46d4-8a0c-d6c42b7dfb08 Conectado -- Total Commitment At Southern Company, we believe being totally committed is part of serving others. How do you stay totally committed when a hurricane decimates nearly an entire island? How do you stay committed when other energy service providers are intimidated by the enormous task and leaving the island? Kenan Davila and Stephen House, from Georgia Power and Alabama Power, dive into these questions in this episode.

Employees featured on this episode: Kenan Davila, Georgia Power and Stephen House, Alabama Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Daniel Lumpkin

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Gray

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/total-commitment-0f1808d0 At Southern Company, we believe being totally committed is part of serving others. How do you stay totally committed when a hurricane decimates nearly an entire island? How do you stay committed when other energy service providers are intimidated by the enormous task and leaving the island? Kenan Davila and Stephen House, from Georgia Power and Alabama Power, dive into these questions in this episode.

Employees featured on this episode: Kenan Davila, Georgia Power and Stephen House, Alabama Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Daniel Lumpkin

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Gray

]]> Conectado -- Total Commitment Darryl Bennett 00:14:45 false full 2 1 6ef45a5b-1303-4a2a-8a0f-cd81d8e68d12 Conectado -- Safety First Safety, Southern Company’s number one priority, had to be taken seriously during the restoration in Puerto Rico. How do you keep employees and Puerto Ricans safe during the aftermath of a devastating hurricane? What are some of the challenges? Georgia Power’s Kim Drake is featured in this episode focusing on safety down in Puerto Rico.

Employees featured on this episode: Kim Drake, Georgia Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Crystal Mussenden

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/safety-first-7bf06a87 Safety, Southern Company’s number one priority, had to be taken seriously during the restoration in Puerto Rico. How do you keep employees and Puerto Ricans safe during the aftermath of a devastating hurricane? What are some of the challenges? Georgia Power’s Kim Drake is featured in this episode focusing on safety down in Puerto Rico.

Employees featured on this episode: Kim Drake, Georgia Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Crystal Mussenden

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Conectado -- Safety First Darryl Bennett 00:12:38 false full 3 1 cc947966-989f-402a-a5b9-3f7c3320364c Conectado -- Superior Performance Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and wiped out the island’s power grid. Suddenly, 3.3 million people were without power. Southern Company wanted to help. Southern Company believes that our employees deliver superior performance, even in the wake of a natural disaster. PowerSecure’s Sidney Hinton and Gulf Power’s Diana Rivera talk about what superior performance looked like restoring power in Puerto Rico.

Employees featured on this episode: Sidney Hinton, PowerSecure and Diana Rivera, Gulf Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Daniel Lumpkin

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:00:00 +0000 dbennett@southernco.com (Darryl Bennett) https://sn.simplecast.com/episodes/superior-performance-6fb1bdb8 Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and wiped out the island’s power grid. Suddenly, 3.3 million people were without power. Southern Company wanted to help. Southern Company believes that our employees deliver superior performance, even in the wake of a natural disaster. PowerSecure’s Sidney Hinton and Gulf Power’s Diana Rivera talk about what superior performance looked like restoring power in Puerto Rico.

Employees featured on this episode: Sidney Hinton, PowerSecure and Diana Rivera, Gulf Power

Narrated by:

Interviews by: Daniel Lumpkin

Edited by: Cody Rhodes

Score and Sound Design by: Darryl Bennett

Produced by: Rebecca Grey

]]> Conectado -- Superior Performance Darryl Bennett 00:16:57 This is the first episode! This is the first episode! false full 1 1