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A rapid-response Bolt episode reacting to the AR7 results. John and Úna break down what the outcomes mean for floating wind, fixed-bottom projects, the supply chain, and UK PLC - focusing on delivery, realism, and what comes next.

In this episode of The Revolting Podcast, Úna and John ease into the new year with an honest, wide-ranging conversation that moves from personal reflections to global energy dynamics. They begin with New Year’s resolutions and reflections on 2025, before revisiting earlier discussions on the fossil fuel ladder and technology leapfrogging - challenging long-held Western assumptions about how economies develop and decarbonise. The conversation then deepens into Latin America, exploring how history, culture, and politics shape today’s renewable energy landscape across countries such as Chile, Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay. Drawing on lived experience, the episode examines COP30, global policy tensions, media narratives, and the practical realities of building renewable markets in emerging economies. Throughout, the focus remains on people, perspective, and the importance of understanding context rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions. A reflective start to the year, grounded in realism, curiosity, and long-term thinking about the energy transition.

In Episode Two of The Revolting Podcast, hosts Úna Brosnan and John MacAskill turn their attention to one of the most persistent assumptions in global energy thinking: the fossil fuel ladder. They explore where this idea came from, how it continues to shape oil and gas demand forecasts, and why it may no longer reflect reality. Focusing on transport and electrification in Africa, the discussion examines technology leapfrogging, EV adoption, and the tension between policy ambition and delivery. Alongside reflections on floating offshore wind, industry confidence, and recent market signals, Úna and John challenge the notion that all countries must follow the same energy pathway - and ask what it means when the ladder starts to break.

In the debut episode of The Revolting Podcast, hosts Úna Brosnan and John MacAskill kick things off with an honest look at what it really means to challenge convention in the energy sector. From boardrooms to offshore platforms, they explore why innovation so often meets resistance - and how the push for progress demands more than new technology. It takes courage, collaboration, and a willingness to get a little uncomfortable. Úna and John share personal reflections from their own journeys through the energy transition, unpacking the moments that shaped their thinking and the lessons learned from leading through change. It’s a candid, energising start to a series about questioning norms, embracing disruption, and finding the spark that drives transformation.