Naked Nuclear
Ever wondered how nuclear energy works or what advanced nuclear technology really means? Naked Nuclear breaks down complex topics like nuclear reactors, fuel types, and emerging technologies into simple, accessible conversations. Whether you're a curious beginner or an energy enthusiast, we make the...
Recent Episodes
Would You Rather? How a Viral Tiktok Question Can Improve Science Education
Student Spotlight: How to Win BIG Scholarships with Sarah Cole
Step Into Nuclear: Maintenance Tech Training at Cape Fear Community College with Kelli Davis
Women's History Month Spotlight: ANS President, Lisa Marshall
Women's History Month Spotlight: Evolving Leadership with Rachel Love
Women's History Month Spotlight: Mothers for Nuclear & The Diversity of Thought
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Recent Blog Posts
From Oil Leases to Nuclear Futures: Why Landmen Are More Relevant Tha…
When you think of the oil and gas industry, your mind probably jumps to roughnecks on drilling rigs or engineers working deep in the heart of oil fields. But behind every lease, every well, and every energy deal, there’s often a landmanmaking …
🎓 How to Win Scholarships for Nuclear Engineering Students: Lessons f…
Dear College Students, You have big problems to solve. Climates to fix. Student organizations to lead. Lectures to attend. Problem sets to finish. And if that's not enough, you have to figure out a way to PAY for it all. Bank rolling your ed…
Considering a Career as a Nuclear Maintenance Technician? Here’s What…
If you’re curious about a career in nuclear energy that’s hands-on, pays well, and doesn’t require a four-year degree, Nuclear Maintenance Technician might be the role you’ve been looking for. In Season 2 of The Naked Nuclea…
About the Hosts
Danielle Allen
Podcast Host & Creator
Hey, I’m Danielle Allen—firefighter, paramedic, commercial pilot, and host of Naked Nuclear. I’ve taught physics in Vietnam, trained as a flight instructor, and was once cast for a Discovery Channel-affiliated spaceflight show (RIP). After years of chasing adrenaline and saving lives, I realized the next frontier wasn’t just the sky—it was energy.
Naked Nuclear is my mission to strip down nuclear energy so it actually makes sense. We break past the fear, jargon, and politics to explore what nuclear really is, why it matters, and how it’s shaping the future. I interview engineers, ethicists, and industry pioneers to open the doors for curious minds who want in—whether you're switching careers or just nuclear-curious.
Whether I’m free-diving with sea creatures, climbing Denali, or decoding reactor systems in my nuclear engineering classes, I’m all in. The future is electric—and nuclear is the quiet giant behind it. Let’s get you up to speed.
Jackson H.
Nature loving, nuclear enthusiast, just here to support the mission.