Still To Be Determined

Still TBD: Matt Ferrell and Sean Ferrell
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Aug 27, 2025 • 33min

279: How the U.S. is Losing the Renewable Race

https://youtu.be/hP682UrQY_EMatt and Sean talk about the Big Beautiful Bill, what its long term impacts might be on the renewable energy space, and how easy it might be to go in another direction.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How the U.S. Just Handed the Renewable Future to China https://youtu.be/2tNp2vsxEzk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (14:20) - - The BBB Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Aug 20, 2025 • 40min

278: The Super Cheap Battery Revolution

https://youtu.be/CRqwU8hZg9AMatt and Sean talk about CATL’s claims at a massive breakthrough in sodium ion battery costs, and whether it might (or might not) find a place in the energy storage market.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How CATL Made Batteries 90% Cheaper (And What Happens Next) https://youtu.be/Wf84NJSiAeU?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (15:45) - - CATL Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Aug 13, 2025 • 27min

277: Quantum Computing - Is it Both Alive and Dead?

https://youtu.be/s2h-16Ia-PkMatt and Sean talk about quantum computing … and when do we talk about what we don’t yet have?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why The Race for Quantum Supremacy Just Got Real https://youtu.be/L1kyvI2m6UY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro (02:09) - - Quantum Computing Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Aug 6, 2025 • 38min

276: Blood in the Machine - Biological Batteries?

Matt and Sean talk about bio-tech including possible blood batteries.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Nature is Powering This Battery Breakthrough https://youtu.be/LbprE3qROs0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro (04:45) - - Feedback (15:41) - - Blood Batteries Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Jul 30, 2025 • 28min

275: Fusion Drilling for Geothermal Energy

The hosts dive into the groundbreaking work of Quaise, a startup pioneering fusion drilling for geothermal energy. They explore the exciting intersections of cutting-edge technology and sustainable energy, drawing comparisons to science fiction. The conversation also touches on the evolution of fusion research and the role of startups in revolutionizing the energy landscape. With insights from industry professionals, they uncover advancements that could unlock geothermal potential in challenging locations like Costa Rica and Iceland.
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Jul 24, 2025 • 24min

274: In Training - Regenerative “Braking” News

Matt and Sean dive into the intriguing world of regenerative braking, exploring its potential to power more than just vehicles. They discuss Spain's innovative strategies for capturing regenerated energy, showcasing how it could enhance city grids and EV charging. Topics include the barriers to adoption and the financial implications for cities. The pair emphasizes the importance of raising awareness among transit professionals, hoping to inspire future projects that harness this overlooked energy source.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 30min

273: Waste Not, Want Not

https://youtu.be/GwGnCQE98s0Matt and Sean talk about using digestive waste (yes, it’s what you think it is) to increase sustainability. Yes, poo can be used to make better batteries.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Manure and Urine Could Power the Future https://youtu.be/6TCmjSIj9Jw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (07:22) - - Waste Product Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Jul 2, 2025 • 26min

272: A Fungus Among Us

This conversation dives into the surprising versatility of mushrooms, exploring their potential roles in food, packaging, and even clothing. Can mycelium truly replace leather and other materials? The hosts weigh the pros and cons while addressing the urgency for sustainable innovation. They also touch on the captivating possibilities of mushroom-derived products, such as batteries, and highlight the need for a balanced view between optimism and skepticism in this burgeoning field. It's an enlightening and humorous look at fungi's impact on our future!
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Jun 25, 2025 • 25min

271: Self-Repairing Solar Panels

https://youtu.be/qDQ3N51WYgQMatt and Sean talk about solar panels that imitate the self-repairing traits of plants. Might this tech take hold, or is it too far away from practical applications?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Might Be the Last Solar Panel You’ll Ever Need https://youtu.be/Lglick8bCPc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (10:03) - - Self-healing Solar Panels Discussion YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Jun 18, 2025 • 38min

270: Mini Machines, Major Impact - Polyfloss Brings Plastic Recycling Home

https://youtu.be/dRkqXHvU71oThe Polyfloss team is back with a game-changer: a mini plastic recycling machine small enough for your workshop. Matt reconnects with co-founders Audrey Gaulard, Émile De Visscher, and Christophe Machet to discuss how they're putting plastic recycling directly into people's hands - and why that matters.Previous Polyfloss interview:https://stilltbd.fm/episodes/158-fixing-our-plastic-problem-polyfloss-interview/(00:00) - - Intro (05:07) - - Polyfloss Interview YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

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