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Catalyst with Shayle Kann

Shayle Kann

Booking Overview

This weekly expert-interview show focuses on the energy sector, decarbonization, climate technology, and the evolving electric grid, typically featuring senior executives, investors, researchers, and other industry specialists. PR agencies could credibly pitch energy-transition founders, utility and grid leaders, climate-tech executives, infrastructure investors, and researchers with substantive expertise; booking difficulty is high because guests are generally prominent decision-makers with deep domain credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 278

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.4k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@latitudemedia.com

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Host

Shayle Kann - Veteran energy investor and commentator focused on climate technology, decarbonization, and the evolving energy system.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives and founders of energy, climate technology, grid, infrastructure, and data center companies; energy investors; utility leaders; and researchers with direct expertise in decarbonization or power-system technologies.
Required Achievements:  
Leading an energy or climate technology company, Holding a senior investment or research role in the energy sector, Developing or commercializing grid, generation, storage, or power-system technologies, Demonstrated expertise in energy infrastructure, utility operations, or data center power

Recent Guest Discussions

Andy Lubershane - Data Center Effects On Electricity Prices, Utility Rate Structures, Grid Supply-chain Costs, Demand Flexibility, Distributed Energy Resources, And Energy Efficiency.

Brian Janous - Community Opposition To Data Centers, Energy And Water Use, Public Perceptions Of AI Infrastructure, Behind-the-meter Generation, And Distributed Edge Computing.

Richard Wang - Replacing Diesel Generators, Metal Fuels, Aluminum Energy Storage, Backup Power For Data Centers, Long-duration Generation, And Recyclable Energy Carriers.

Josh Wong - Artificial Intelligence For Utility Planning, Transmission And Distribution Studies, Distributed Energy Resources, Grid Operations, And Data Center Microgrids.

Recent Topics

Energy, Decarbonization, Clean Energy, Electric Grid, Climate Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Catalyst with Shayle Kann
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The truth about data center water usage

October 08, 2026

Of all the concerns surrounding the AI boom, data center water usage tops the list. Opponents claim that massive hyperscaler facilities threaten local drinking supplies and drain aquifers. Proponents say data centers use a negligible amount of water, at least compared to agriculture or conventional power generation sources.  So who actually has it right? In this episode, Shayle sits down with Tim Shedd, founder of Ebullient Insights and an expert in data center thermal management. They...

ERCOT batteries: boom, bust, or rebound?

October 01, 2026

It’s been a wild few years for grid-scale batteries in Texas. At the start of the decade, the Lone Star State was home to roughly 200 megawatts of battery capacity. Today, that number has skyrocketed to seventeen gigawatts…with at least five more gigawatts expected to come online by the end of 2026. But this rapid buildout quickly led to market saturation. In the past year alone, revenues plummeted by more than 80%, far below the threshold needed for fleet operators to stay in the black. Th...

The rush for clean, on-site power [partner content]

September 28, 2026

This is a partner episode, brought to you by Bloom Energy. Long interconnection queues, fragile supply chains, and a lack of grid capacity are pushing a wide range of C&I customers to invest in distributed, on-site power. But as data centers and other industrial facilities build more power behind the meter, new challenges have emerged. Air quality, noise, and water use are top concerns for local communities, making cleaner solutions like fuel cells much more attractive. This shift within t...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Catalyst with Shayle Kann?

Catalyst with Shayle Kann is hosted by Shayle Kann. Its publicly listed email is info@latitudemedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Catalyst with Shayle Kann?

The publicly listed email for Catalyst with Shayle Kann: info@latitudemedia.com.

How many listeners does Catalyst with Shayle Kann have?

Podseeker estimates Catalyst with Shayle Kann reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Catalyst with Shayle Kann?

Catalyst with Shayle Kann typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives and founders of energy, climate technology, grid, infrastructure, and data center companies; energy investors; utility leaders; and researchers with direct expertise in decarbonization or power-system technologies. Common among recent guests: Leading an energy or climate technology company; Holding a senior investment or research role in the energy sector; Developing or commercializing grid, generation, storage, or power-system technologies. Recent guests include Andy Lubershane, Brian Janous, and Richard Wang.

How hard is it to get booked on Catalyst with Shayle Kann?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Catalyst with Shayle Kann cover?

Recent episodes cover Energy, Decarbonization, Clean Energy, Electric Grid, and Climate Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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