Season 2, Episode 30 – Take the Chance and Have That Conversation Sometimes the biggest opportunities in life begin with a simple conversation. In this episode of Behind The Anvil Podcast, host Michael Peterson is joined by co-host Brad Caughey to discuss why you should never be afraid to take a chance and talk to someone new. Michael shares the story of meeting a representative from Valor Atomics at a Maverik in Utah—a brief conversation that could lead to an exciting future collaboration and a behind-the-scenes look at one of America's most innovative nuclear technology companies. The conversation expands into the future of American energy as Michael and Brad explore helium-cooled small modular nuclear reactors, the need to modernize the aging U.S. power grid, the role of coal, natural gas, wind, solar, and why reliable energy should remain A ...