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That's Shocking!

That's Shocking!

Written by: City Utilities of Springfield MO
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So...how does electricity work?

Why not bury all power lines?

Can I seriously not turn on my lights right now because of...squirrels!?

No question is too dumb, so let us ask the experts for you!

Cara Erwin & Daniel Posey host and speak to smart, specialized crew members within City Utilities of Springfield, MO. Discover more about your utilities, how they work and why squirrels are both cute and a serious problem. New episodes release every first and third Wednesday of each month.

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Episodes
  • Episode 5: H2-OH Really!? How Springfield Gets Its Water

    Episode 5: H2-OH Really!? How Springfield Gets Its Water
    May 6 2026

    "Water is life" - that's the motto of James Okumu, CU Manager of Water Systems Planning & Engineering at Fulbright Water Treatment Plant. Find out how Springfield gets its water, just how much is used by the city and Cara tests James' knowledge about water stories in the news with the brand-new game, H2-Oh, Really!?

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    20 mins
  • Episode 4: Passing Gas – What Makes Springfield’s Natural Gas System Unique?

    Episode 4: Passing Gas – What Makes Springfield’s Natural Gas System Unique?
    Apr 29 2026

    CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney talks about what makes Springfield's natural gas system unique.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 3: That’s Stinky! What Makes Springfield’s Natural Gas Smell Like That?

    Episode 3: That’s Stinky! What Makes Springfield’s Natural Gas Smell Like That?
    Apr 15 2026

    What’s that smell? No seriously, what is that!?

    We play a new game of gassy proportions with the CU Director of Natural Gas & Delivery, Duffy Mooney. Plus, we find out a few interesting bits of info like the fact that there is somebody who has a full-time job of literally smelling natural gas, and we find out why that’s specifically unique to Springfield, MO.

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    20 mins
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