Episodes
55
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
What is the SOPOD Network? Established in 2018, Southern Company’s SOPOD Network is a podcast dedicated to its employees and stakeholders. With content that updates monthly, the podcasts reaches over 28,000 Southern Company employees. The SOPOD Network, Southern Company presents diverse stories from the company CEO and colleagues from around the system with topics that range from history, current major projects and employee spotlights. Each series of the SOPOD Network tells a different story, we hope you finish feeling a deeper connection to Southern Company and our values.
In this episode of "Circuit Cast," host Andy Huff sits down with Jeff Goolsby, General Manager of Shared Services for Power Delivery, and David Banks, T&D Emergency Preparedness Manager, to discuss how Georgia Power is preparing to power the World Cup matches in Atlanta starting June 15.
In this episode of Circuit Cast, Andy Huff, one of our leaders in Corporate Affairs sits down with Jason Manley, Director of Safety & Health, to talk about what 100 years of safety really means at Georgia Power. With winter weather fresh on everyone’s mind, Jason breaks down how our crews stay safe in tough conditions and how lessons from the past continue to shape the way we work today. From early lineworker stories to the tech and protocols we rely on now, this is an inside look at how safety has always been a part of who we are and how it guides everything we do, especially when weather is at its worst.
In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, has a conversation with Georgia Power Chairman, President and CEO Kim Greene to wrap up the 2025 year. Kim reflects on Georgia Power’s incredible year of progress and innovation, shares some of her favorite holiday traditions, and explains why the future of energy in Georgia—and for our customers—is brighter than ever.
In this episode of Circuit Cast, Fredie Carmichael, VP of Corporate Affairs, sits down with three senior leaders — Molly Aeck, SVP of Business Development & Strategy; Erica McGill, SVP of Business Strategy & Transactions; and Aaron Mitchell, SVP of Strategic Growth — to unpack Georgia Power’s strategy for serving large energy users like data centers. These customers are driving economic development and innovation across the state — but they’re also raising questions from everyday customers. Are they making bills go up? Are they paying their fair share? What in the heck is a hyperscaler?Fredie and the guests tackle these questions head-on, explaining how new rules from the Georgia Public Service Commission ensure that large load customers pay upfront for infrastructure, commit to long-term contracts, and provide financial guarantees — all without shifting costs to families or small businesses. The episode explores how Georgia Power is planning smarter, building stronger, and keeping base rates frozen for the next three years — all while powering the digital world and supporting job creation. This is an exciting time in our company’s history, and these three leaders are at the forefront of this chapter.
On this episode of Georgia Power's podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Wilson Mallard, Director of Renewable Development, to explore how renewable solar is shaping the future of Georgia’s energy grid. Together, they dive into the impact of solar power and how it complements other renewable resources, contributing to a more diverse and resilient energy mix.
On this episode of Georgia Power's new podcast, Circuit Cast, Corporate Affairs teammate Matthew Kent sits down with Steven Geodjen, Generation Planning and Development Manager, to talk all things Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).Matthew affectionately refers to Steven as his “battery guru”—always just one call away whenever a question pops up. Together, they unpack how BESS helps deliver reliability and resiliency to the grid, and why it’s a game-changer for the future of energy.
Georgia Power continues our podcast series, Circuit Cast, with another episode in honor of the one-year remembrance of Hurricane Helene. In this episode, Fredie Carmichael, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, is joined by Cleve Fann, who led teams that played pivotal roles in our response and recovery efforts. At the time, Cleve served as Vice President of Strategy and Support, Distribution, and today, he continues to lead in another area of the business as Senior Vice President of Region External Affairs. Together, they reflect on the lessons learned, the resilience shown, and how those experiences continue to shape the way we serve our communities today. Here for Georgia, Here for You.
Georgia Power is proud to launch its new podcast series, Circuit Cast. In this episode, VP of Corporate Affairs Fredie Carmichael sits down with Distribution Manager Walt Dukes to reflect on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Walt, who lived and worked in Augusta when the storm made landfall, shares his firsthand experience and discusses how Hurricane Helene reshaped the way our company prepares for and responds to major weather events.
In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton sits down with Southern Company CEO Chris Womack to talk about the core values, intentional leadership, and people-first philosophy that helped shaped his journey
Grammy award winner Dallas Austin made his mark by betting big on talent, instinct, and vision. In this Big Swings conversation, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton explores the producer’s trailblazing career from producing chart topping hits for TLC and Boyz II Men to creating Atlanta’s Sonic ID for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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