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That's Shocking!

That's Shocking!

by City Utilities of Springfield, MO

Education Science

Season 1

Why does CU operate The Bus? Also...FREE RIDES!

Transit Appreciation Week is here! From Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26 , 2026, you can expect a slew of ways to benefit from The Bus, which is operated by City Utilities of Springfield, MO. But...why is it managed by CU exactly? We ask Transit Director, Matt Crawford this question and play a new game of "Recalculating," where we see if he's fast enough to beat the free MyRide SGF app in directing us where to go and which bus lines we should take to get to certain desired locations around our community. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

Connecting Our Community Through SpringNet

Do you recognize that SOUND?! We DIAL up this episode by playing a new take on an old game with SpringNet Director, Jeff Bertholdi. Plus, he connects us to the history of how SpringNet became a branch of City Utilities, what makes Springfield a Gigabit City, and the best way your business could benefit from this service. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

Safe Drinking Water in Springfield

Just HOW clean is the drinking water in Springfield? Let's just say the safety will get you PUMPED. Kari Wolken, Manager of Water Quality Laboratory at the Blackman Water Treatment Plant, talks about the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep it real clean. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

H2-OH Really!? How Springfield Gets Its Water

"Water is life" - that's the motto of James Okumu, CU Manager of Water Systems Planning & Engineering at Fulbright Water Treatment Plant. Find out how Springfield gets its water, just how much is used by the city and Cara tests James' knowledge about water stories in the news with the brand-new game, H2-Oh, Really!? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

Passing Gas – What Makes Springfield’s Natural Gas System Unique?

CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney talks about what makes Springfield's natural gas system unique. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

That’s Stinky! What Makes Springfield’s Natural Gas Smell Like That?

What’s that smell? No seriously, what is that!? We play a new game of gassy proportions with the CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney. Plus, we find out a few interesting bits of info like the fact that there is somebody who has a full-time job of literally smelling natural gas, and we find out why that’s specifically unique to Springfield, MO. Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

Powering Up with Springfield's Power Stations

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast powers back with Eric Smith, Supervisor of Power Station Operations, and he's answering: what is a power station and substation exactly? And what does that mean for turning on my lights at home? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

Electricity 101 - The Grid & Springfield's System

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast flips the switch ON and we're answering questions about...so how does our electricity work exactly? Have questions? Ask us here: social@cityutilities.net FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities

That's Shocking! A City Utilities Podcast Teaser

So...how does electricity work? Why not bury all power lines? Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!? No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you! Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Discover more about your utilities, how they work and why squirrels are both cute and a serious problem. New episodes release every first and third Wednesday of each month. FIND US ON SOCIAL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityutilities.net/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/cityutilities Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityutilities/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cityutilities