It's a Controls Problem

It's a Controls Problem

Hosted by [Host Name] · Hawaiian Pizza Please Productions

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65Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored
37
Episodes
36
Transcribed
18
Ratings
2025
First episode
5B
YouTube views

About It's a Controls Problem

It's a Controls Problem is a specialized building automation (BAS) exploring high-level industry strategy and real-world technical execution. Hosted by industry veteran Charles Johnson and produced by industry marketing pro Matthew Vanberg, the show appeals to both grizzled veterans and those newer to the field. Each episode dives deep into the technical complexities of controls systems, such as Niagara 4 frameworks and specialized HVAC for indoor agriculture, while maintaining a conversational tone that includes laughs and a look at the epic fails that happen in the trenches.

Publisher
Hawaiian Pizza Please Productions
Category
technology
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
23 Jan 2025
Latest episode
17 Jul 2026
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Latest episodes

36 of 37 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 17 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Ask the Right Questions with Dave Mulcahy

  2. 26 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Be Honest with Jacob Jackson

  3. 19 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Let AI Take the Wheel with Keith Gipson

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Ask the Right Questions with Dave Mulcahy

Published 17 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And, um, Got on this thing called building automation and didn't even know it existed up until that point. So I would say the biggest thing, because I don't really have a mechanical engineering background, is if you don't have the mechanical, ask a million questions. Ask what a VAV does. Ask what a chiller does. Ask what an air handler does. You know, it almost seems like I'm too proud to ask that or I'm too shy to ask something like that. But that is honestly the best way to learn and to physically see it open up the doors, obviously, when it's not running, but go through. Understand all the components and have someone explain it to you. […]

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Who has been a guest on It's a Controls Problem

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  • Dave Mulcahy
  • Jacob Jackson
  • Keith Gipson
  • Diana Vargas
  • Nicholas Gayeski

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YouTube views
4,657,710,260
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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YouTube
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Engagement
32

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