The Straight Flush – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Straight Flush

Virginia Water Environment Association

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 56

A podcast by the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA) focusing on Virginia wastewater and stormwater trends, initiatives, and individual's contributions to our industry.

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🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
12/05/2026
#95
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
15/01/2026
#80
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
23/11/2025
#98
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
02/10/2025
#84
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
27/03/2025
#75
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
27/02/2025
#75
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
16/02/2025
#66
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
15/02/2025
#41
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
14/02/2025
#28
🇺🇸 USA - Non Profit
13/02/2025
#65

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Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak

Season 1 · Episode 50

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • Duration 01:16:21

This special 50th episode of The Straight Flush has our guest hosts Chris Wilson (HRSD) and Evan Bowles (Hazen) sitting down with Dr. John Novak (Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech) to discuss his history in the field of environmental engineering, contributions in teaching and research, and perspectives on the landscape of wastewater treatment.

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Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route

Season 1 · Episode 49

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 52:14

We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they sit down with Marcia Degen (Degen Environmental) and Karri Atwood (Virginia Forever) to discuss their path in Virginia's regulatory field and how it shaped the next phases of their water careers.

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Ep. 48 - The Ripple Effect: Leadership in Water

Season 1 · Episode 48

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 33:14

Our guest host Becky Currall (HRSD) moderates a discussion on the joint Leadership Academy Committee, its origin, program, and long-term benefits for emerging leaders in the water industry. Guests for this discussion include Karlyn Owens (James City Service Authority), Marcello Forehand (Henrico County DPU), and Mike Wooden (Arcadis). Also, a special thanks to Chelsea Bajek (Henrico County DPU) for helping to organize and develop the podcast discussion.

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Ep. 47 - Women Impacting Water Series: Education and Communication

Season 1 · Episode 47

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 • Duration 42:14

We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they speak with Sarah Baumgardner and Laura Schirmer (both with Western Virginia Water Authority) to learn more about their passion for innovative communications in the water sector.

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Ep. 46 - Career Pipeline Series: Giving Back (Part 6 of 6)

Season 1 · Episode 46

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 • Duration 40:11

We wrap-up the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors.

In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Jessica Hou (Gannett Fleming) to hear about her full circle journey from a student to a working professional mentoring students in our industry organizations.

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Ep. 45 - Career Pipeline Series: Mentorship as the Strongest Connection (Part 5 of 6)

Season 1 · Episode 45

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • Duration 38:03

We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors.

In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Charles Bott (HRSD) to learn more about his approach to student mentorship, and the long-term benefits to the water industry.

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Ep. 44 - Career Pipeline Series: Recycle Flow - Returning to School from Industry (Part 4 of 6)

Season 1 · Episode 44

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • Duration 21:54

We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors.

In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Merritt Ford (Western Virginia Water Authority) to hear his perspectives on the challenges and opportunities associated with returning to college after years of professional experience.

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Ep. 43 - Career Pipeline Series: Impressing on Students the Value in Water (Part 3 of 6)

Season 1 · Episode 43

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 • Duration 32:04

We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors.

In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) chat with Matt Doyle (Fairfax County / George Mason University) to discuss his unique opportunities in preparing students for careers in the water industry.

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Ep. 42 - Career Pipeline Series: Infiltration of Young Professionals (Part 2 of 6)

Season 1 · Episode 42

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 • Duration 26:49

We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors.

In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Brandon Kwa (Hazen) to hear about his burgeoning passion for the industry.

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Ep. 41 - Career Pipeline Series: Dipping Your Toes In (Part 1 of 6)

Season 1 · Episode 41

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 28:43

This episode kicks off the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors.

In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with David Kibbie (AECOM) to hear about his pathway into the water industry.

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