Less Talk, More Action

Less Talk, More Action

Joel Cesare & Owen Barrett

Episodes 76
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The nexus of business, policy, and sustainability is more divided than ever, but Less Talk, More Action is here to cut through the noise. Hosted by clean energy experts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett, this podcast dives into the front lines of decarbonization, net-zero real estate, and entrepreneurship. Each episode features bold questions, real solutions, and stories from leaders in science, tech, and business who are taking action to make the world a better place. Join us as we move beyond talk and work toward a cleaner, net-zero future.

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Recent Episodes

These Windows Slash Energy Bills by 90%?!

Jun 10, 2026 40m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with Passive House expert and Wythe Windows co-founder Darren Macri about why windows and airtight building envelopes are critical to…

Inside the War on Climate Bureaucracy: Buildings vs. Bullsh*t Frameworks

Jun 03, 2026 52m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with economist and founder Ashley Sarauer about why traditional sustainability and carbon markets are failing to drive real-world…

Why AI Doomers Are Wrong About Data Centers

May 27, 2026 43m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with Neuralwatt Co-Founder and CEO Chad Gibson about how AI can scale without blowing up the grid or the climate. Chad explains how…

She Left Apple AirPods to Reinvent Heat Pumps: Meet the $3,800 Mono

May 20, 2026 48m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with Merino Energy CEO Mary-Ann Rau about her journey from writing firmware at Tesla and shipping hundreds of millions of AirPods at…

Heat Pumps, Rebates & Red Tape: WTF Is Wrong With This System?

May 13, 2026 46m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with Coral CEO Samir Pendse about why seemingly no-brainer energy efficiency and electrification projects (like heat pumps) are still so…

Are You Ready for Climate + AI? The Skills That Will Make You Unstoppable

May 06, 2026 36m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Joel welcomes back entrepreneur and Sustained Futures Founder Katie Neck as guest co-host to explore the intersection of climate, future skills,…

Circular Economy, Polar Bears & Hope: The Case for ‘Optimistic Apocalypse’

Apr 29, 2026 41m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and guest co-host Sherrell Dorsey, a journalist and entrepreneur, explore what a meaningful impact looks like in a world facing overlapping crises:…

Ex–Head of Sustainability: “We’ve Got It All Wrong”

Apr 22, 2026 46m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with sustainable real estate leader and podcaster Alex Edds about why the industry is stuck in reporting and compliance instead of real…

Your Net Zero Plan Is Useless (Until You Do THIS)

Apr 15, 2026 48m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with Pål Hauff Hvattum, CEO and Co-Founder of CQuel, a platform that turns dusty Net Zero and ESG plans into real decarbonization…

The Ocean Is the Hero of Climate Change (Here’s How)

Apr 08, 2026 48m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Kevin Whilden, Co-Founder of Seatrees, to explore whether the ocean can truly help pull us out of the climate crisis. They dig…

87% Less Energy: The Heat Pump Big Utilities Don’t Want You To See

Apr 01, 2026 47m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Vince Romanin, Co-Founder and CTO of Gradient, to explore how next-generation window-mounted heat pumps can transform heating…

Why No One Talks About Your Home’s #1 Energy Hog

Mar 25, 2026 42m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Luke Winston-Almanzar, Co-Founder and CEO of Reservoir, to explore why hot water is one of the biggest, most overlooked energy…

Defund Education? This HVAC Professor Explains Why

Mar 18, 2026 45m

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Previewing Today’s Episode with Bob Clark (0:56) Owen Takes on the Trump Administration’s Voluntary Data Center Pledge (3:02)   Why Non-Binding…

He Helps Homeowners QUIT Fossil Fuels (For Free?)

Mar 11, 2026 42m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Cooper Marcus, CEO and “Chief Quitter” of QuitCarbon, to explore why home electrification is so confusing, expensive, and hard…

The Dirty Secret of ‘Green’ Policy: It’s Slowing Us Down

Mar 04, 2026 24m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel Cesare explores the idea of the “libertarian environmentalist,” arguing that in 2026 government regulation is often slowing down, not accelerating,…

Can Fishing Nets Save the Planet? Inside This Crazy Idea

Feb 25, 2026 51m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with David Stover, Co-Founder and CEO of Bureo, a company that transforms discarded fishing nets into high-performance materials for…

How To Add EV Charging With NO Costly Grid Upgrade

Feb 18, 2026 50m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen talk with John Reister, Founder and CEO of GoPowerEV, about why EV charging in multifamily buildings is so challenging and how his company is…

How to Sell Decarbonization to People Who Don’t Believe in It

Feb 11, 2026 42m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen welcome Ryan Yetzer, founder of Full Scope Asset Optimization, to talk about decarbonizing real estate without the ESG fluff. They debrief the…

The REAL Reason Your Home Isn’t Decarbonizing (and How to Fix It)

Feb 04, 2026 59m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Nate Adams, the “House Whisperer,” to discuss the realities of home decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency.…

Why the Next Generation Demands Impact, Not Just Returns

Jan 28, 2026 37m

In this episode of Less Talk, More Action, Joel and Owen sit down with Deyl Kearin of DLP Capital to discuss how real estate can become a force for good through Purpose Driven Investments and…

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