<![CDATA[Charging Ahead with Hamer]]>Powering the future, one conversation at a time.

Charging Ahead with Hamer is a thought-leadership podcast exploring the future of energy, policy innovation, and sustainability. Hosted by Nathan Goodman, CEO of Hamer Environmental, each episode dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the clean energy transition.

Through candid conversations with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, we uncover actionable insights that matter—whether you’re a technical expert or simply passionate about a greener future. Expect clarity, depth, and stories that inspire change, all in a relaxed, conversational format designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Join us as we tackle big questions: How do we accelerate Net Zero? Can renewable energy stay above politics? What does affordability mean in a decarbonised world? If you care about the energy transition, this is your space to learn, reflect, and charge ahead.

If you have any questions or thoughts, or just to say hi, you can reach us at ChargingAhead@hamerenvironmental.com

]]>https://www.hamerenvironmental.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:22:44 GMTThu, 18 Dec 2025 20:19:50 GMT60Nathan Goodman and Lewis Barrett<p><b>Powering the future, one conversation at a time.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Charging Ahead with Hamer</b> is a thought-leadership podcast exploring the future of energy, policy innovation, and sustainability. Hosted by Nathan Goodman, CEO of Hamer Environmental, each episode dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the clean energy transition.</p><p>Through candid conversations with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators, we uncover actionable insights that matter—whether you’re a technical expert or simply passionate about a greener future. Expect clarity, depth, and stories that inspire change, all in a relaxed, conversational format designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike.</p><p>Join us as we tackle big questions: How do we accelerate Net Zero? Can renewable energy stay above politics? What does affordability mean in a decarbonised world? If you care about the energy transition, this is your space to learn, reflect, and charge ahead.</p><p></p><p>If you have any questions or thoughts, or just to say hi, you can reach us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:ChargingAhead@hamerenvironmental.com" target="_blank">ChargingAhead@hamerenvironmental.com</a></p><p></p>episodicNathan Goodman and Lewis Barrettnathan@hamerenvironmental.comno<![CDATA[WindEnergy Hamburg 03 - Bernard Delprat, Calidris ]]>Eleven episodes. Eleven perspectives. One rather windy adventure. We talk with our good friend and colleague Bernard Delprat of Calidris about the intersections of politics and energy, as well as Calidris' work in Ukraine.

We took Charging Ahead with Hamer to WindEnergy Hamburg and sat down with politicians, scientists, consultants, industry leaders, and a few people who probably dream about wind turbines.

The result? 11 wildly different, independently brilliant conversations about energy, the environment, the people driving change, and what the future might actually look like.

No corporate scripts. No carefully polished talking points. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, a few laughs, and some very big ideas.

Pick a conversation. Press play. Let's get Charging Ahead.

]]>572d460f-cd48-4330-b30c-d0c5d30ff85cSat, 31 Oct 2026 21:00:48 GMT<p><b><strong>Eleven episodes. Eleven perspectives. One rather windy adventure. </strong></b>We talk with our good friend and colleague Bernard Delprat of <a href="https://calidris-ua.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Calidris</a> about the intersections of politics and energy, as well as Calidris' work in Ukraine. </p><p>We took <i><em>Charging Ahead with Hamer</em></i> to WindEnergy Hamburg and sat down with politicians, scientists, consultants, industry leaders, and a few people who probably dream about wind turbines.</p><p>The result? 11 wildly different, independently brilliant conversations about energy, the environment, the people driving change, and what the future might actually look like.</p><p>No corporate scripts. No carefully polished talking points. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, a few laughs, and some very big ideas.</p><p>Pick a conversation. Press play. Let's get Charging Ahead.</p>no00:36:23WindEnergy Hamburg 03 - Bernard Delprat, Calidris full<![CDATA[WindEnergy Hamburg 02 - Hendrik van der Ham, Building Bridges]]>Eleven episodes. Eleven perspectives. One rather windy adventure. In this segment, we chat with Henrik van der Ham, founder of Bridges2000, about making connections in the energy world.

We took Charging Ahead with Hamer to WindEnergy Hamburg and sat down with politicians, scientists, consultants, industry leaders, and a few people who probably dream about wind turbines.

The result? 11 wildly different, independently brilliant conversations about energy, the environment, the people driving change, and what the future might actually look like.

No corporate scripts. No carefully polished talking points. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, a few laughs, and some very big ideas.

Pick a conversation. Press play. Let's get Charging Ahead.

]]>bd1747d2-43dd-40ca-8696-1eccb03deeceSat, 31 Oct 2026 20:44:12 GMT<p><b><strong>Eleven episodes. Eleven perspectives. One rather windy adventure. </strong></b>In this segment, we chat with Henrik van der Ham, founder of <a href="https://bridges2000.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bridges2000</a>, about making connections in the energy world.</p><p>We took <i><em>Charging Ahead with Hamer</em></i> to WindEnergy Hamburg and sat down with politicians, scientists, consultants, industry leaders, and a few people who probably dream about wind turbines.</p><p>The result? 11 wildly different, independently brilliant conversations about energy, the environment, the people driving change, and what the future might actually look like.</p><p>No corporate scripts. No carefully polished talking points. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, a few laughs, and some very big ideas.</p><p>Pick a conversation. Press play. Let's get Charging Ahead.</p>no00:16:28WindEnergy Hamburg 02 - Hendrik van der Ham, Building Bridgesfull<![CDATA[WindEnergy Hamburg 01 - Ivan Bondarchuk, UWEA]]>Eleven episodes. Eleven perspectives. One rather windy adventure. As part of our WindEnergy Hamburg series, we talk with Ivan Bondarchuk, Deputy Chairman of the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) Board, about working toward Ukraine's energy independence and resilience.

We took Charging Ahead with Hamer to WindEnergy Hamburg and sat down with politicians, scientists, consultants, industry leaders, and a few people who probably dream about wind turbines.

The result? 11 wildly different, independently brilliant conversations about energy, the environment, the people driving change, and what the future might actually look like.

No corporate scripts. No carefully polished talking points. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, a few laughs, and some very big ideas.

 Pick a conversation. Press play. Let's get Charging Ahead.

]]>1e789b7c-7abd-4dcb-ac3c-b755c6019e5aSat, 31 Oct 2026 20:29:04 GMT<p><b><strong>Eleven episodes. Eleven perspectives. One rather windy adventure. </strong></b>As part of our WindEnergy Hamburg series, we talk with Ivan Bondarchuk, Deputy Chairman of the <a href="https://uwea.com.ua/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ukrainian Wind Energy Association</a> (UWEA) Board, about working toward Ukraine's energy independence and resilience.</p><p>We took <i><em>Charging Ahead with Hamer</em></i> to WindEnergy Hamburg and sat down with politicians, scientists, consultants, industry leaders, and a few people who probably dream about wind turbines.</p><p>The result? 11 wildly different, independently brilliant conversations about energy, the environment, the people driving change, and what the future might actually look like.</p><p>No corporate scripts. No carefully polished talking points. Just honest conversations, unexpected perspectives, a few laughs, and some very big ideas.</p><p><b><strong> </strong></b>Pick a conversation. Press play. Let's get Charging Ahead.</p>no00:23:10WindEnergy Hamburg 01 - Ivan Bondarchuk, UWEAfull<![CDATA[Steering Toward Excellence - Alan "Woody" Sherman]]>Sometimes the person steering the boat has the most extraordinary story of all.

 

In this episode of Charging Ahead, we sit down with legendary coxswain Alan “Woody” Sherman. From a bronze medal at the Paralympics with Team GB to victories at Henley and the Head of the River, Woody has spent a lifetime guiding crews to greatness. Now nearly 80 and still coxing almost every day, he reflects on a life shaped by competition, resilience, and the quiet art of leadership from the stern.

 

A remarkable story from one of rowing’s true characters.

]]>113d8a95-9c6a-4967-94b6-8a6b5a776b20Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:52:21 GMT<p>Sometimes the person steering the boat has the most extraordinary story of all.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of <i>Charging Ahead</i>, we sit down with legendary coxswain Alan “Woody” Sherman. From a bronze medal at the Paralympics with Team GB to victories at Henley and the Head of the River, Woody has spent a lifetime guiding crews to greatness. Now nearly 80 and still coxing almost every day, he reflects on a life shaped by competition, resilience, and the quiet art of leadership from the stern.</p><p> </p><p>A remarkable story from one of rowing’s true characters.</p>no01:10:48Steering Toward Excellence - Alan "Woody" Shermanfull<![CDATA[Ecodiversity and the Secret Life of Orchids - Oscar]]>From the cloud forests of Colombia to the glasshouses of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Oscar’s journey into orchid science is as wild as the flowers he studies.

In this episode, we talk biodiversity, extinction, orchid “cheating,” and why acting now is the only way to protect the next generation. Passionate, funny, and deeply human. This one hits hard.

]]>b536b863-0258-4279-a3c7-afd64d9d74dbThu, 19 Feb 2026 03:55:05 GMT<p>From the cloud forests of Colombia to the glasshouses of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Oscar’s journey into orchid science is as wild as the flowers he studies.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we talk biodiversity, extinction, orchid “cheating,” and why acting now is the only way to protect the next generation. Passionate, funny, and deeply human. This one hits hard.</p>no00:48:21Ecodiversity and the Secret Life of Orchids - Oscarfull<![CDATA[Charging Ahead with Hamer - Trailer]]>Charging Ahead with Hamer is a candid, forward-looking podcast about energy, ecosystems, and the decisions shaping our future. We sit down with scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and creators to ask better questions about sustainability, growth, and responsibility. Hear how an ecosystem is like a game of Jenga, how energy policy gets made, and how diamonds are saving lives. It’s unscripted, thoughtful, at times challenging, and grounded in real‑world experience. If you care about the environment, where energy comes from, and how choices are made, this is your seat at the table.

]]>52134ee6-93ee-41cf-81d2-c5707b807c0dThu, 19 Feb 2026 03:03:23 GMT<p><i>Charging Ahead with Hamer</i> is a candid, forward-looking podcast about energy, ecosystems, and the decisions shaping our future. We sit down with scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and creators to ask better questions about sustainability, growth, and responsibility. Hear how an ecosystem is like a game of Jenga, how energy policy gets made, and how diamonds are saving lives. It’s unscripted, thoughtful, at times challenging, and grounded in real‑world experience. If you care about the environment, where energy comes from, and how choices are made, this is your seat at the table.</p>no00:01:55Charging Ahead with Hamer - Trailertrailer<![CDATA[Accountability by Design - Richie the Jeweler]]>You know Richie for the pieces. The craftsmanship. The moments that end up on the world’s biggest red carpets.

But this episode goes far deeper.

Richie the Jeweler joins Charging Ahead to talk about where his materials come from, why he refuses to look away, and how his work is changing lives thousands of miles from London. This is not about jewelry. It’s about responsibility, impact, and what happens when someone with influence decides to do things differently.

]]>b86ec95b-785c-410c-b50c-f8a97e883a64Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:43:03 GMT<p>You know Richie for the pieces. The craftsmanship. The moments that end up on the world’s biggest red carpets.</p><p></p><p>But this episode goes far deeper.</p><p></p><p>Richie the Jeweler joins <i>Charging Ahead</i> to talk about where his materials come from, why he refuses to look away, and how his work is changing lives thousands of miles from London. This is not about jewelry. It’s about responsibility, impact, and what happens when someone with influence decides to do things differently.</p>no01:08:10Accountability by Design - Richie the Jewelerfull<![CDATA[Advancing UK Energy Policy - Sarah Olney]]>What do seals in the Thames have to do with the UK’s energy future? In this episode, we’re joined by the Liberal Democrats' Sarah Olney for a sharp, fast-moving conversation that cuts through the noise on energy, climate, and politics. From wind, solar, and nuclear power to the real cost of energy facing households today, Sarah offers a rare, behind-the-scenes view from Westminster on where the UK stands, what’s holding progress back, and why this moment matters. Honest, insightful, and quietly optimistic, this episode explores how policy decisions shape everyday life and why investing in renewables now could define the UK’s future for generations.

]]>efbe0ec6-58c4-404b-9b31-9cd414bf78efSat, 31 Jan 2026 23:38:59 GMT<p>What do seals in the Thames have to do with the UK’s energy future? In this episode, we’re joined by the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.libdems.org.uk/" target="_blank">Liberal Democrats'</a> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.saraholney.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sarah Olney</b></a> for a sharp, fast-moving conversation that cuts through the noise on energy, climate, and politics. From wind, solar, and nuclear power to the real cost of energy facing households today, Sarah offers a rare, behind-the-scenes view from Westminster on where the UK stands, what’s holding progress back, and why this moment matters. Honest, insightful, and quietly optimistic, this episode explores how policy decisions shape everyday life and why investing in renewables now could define the UK’s future for generations.</p>no00:48:51Advancing UK Energy Policy - Sarah Olneyfull<![CDATA[Finance Meets Conservation - Michael Turner ]]>In this episode, Michael Turner shares his journey from growing up in the Serengeti to a career in development finance and conservation, offering a unique perspective on how sustainable practices can transform energy projects. We dive into his experiences across Africa, focusing on a landmark 100-megawatt wind farm in Kenya that seamlessly integrated renewable energy production with environmental protection. 

Michael discusses the importance of ecosystems, responsible investment, and community engagement, highlighting how conservation offsets and anti-poisoning surveillance became part of the project’s DNA for protecting endangered birds. This conversation also explores the potential for creating a market for ecosystem services—an innovative approach to ensuring long-term sustainability and biodiversity, as well as advocating for broader use of digital media to inspire environmental passion and stewardship in future generations. 

 

 

Key Takeaways 

  • How finance and ESG principles drive impactful projects 
  • The role of community engagement in renewable energy success 
  • Why ecosystem services could become the next big market 
]]>1afc482b-6535-40f2-8e0c-e06be0e5e659Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:17:12 GMT<p>In this episode, Michael Turner shares his journey from growing up in the Serengeti to a career in development finance and conservation, offering a unique perspective on how sustainable practices can transform energy projects. We dive into his experiences across Africa, focusing on a landmark 100-megawatt wind farm in Kenya that seamlessly integrated renewable energy production with environmental protection. </p><p>Michael discusses the importance of ecosystems, responsible investment, and community engagement, highlighting how conservation offsets and anti-poisoning surveillance became part of the project’s DNA for protecting endangered birds. This conversation also explores the potential for creating a market for ecosystem services—an innovative approach to ensuring long-term sustainability and biodiversity, as well as advocating for broader use of digital media to inspire environmental passion and stewardship in future generations. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b> </p><ul><li>How finance and ESG principles drive impactful projects </li></ul><ul><li>The role of community engagement in renewable energy success </li></ul><ul><li>Why ecosystem services could become the next big market </li></ul>no00:45:2211Finance Meets Conservation - Michael Turner full