SOPOD

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.

Circuit Cast— How BESS Helps Strengthen Grid Reliability and Resiliency

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.  

10-15
15:20

Circuit Cast— Reflecting on Restoring Our Communities from Hurricane Helene One-Year Later

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.

10-03
35:59

Circuit Cast— Hurricane Helene Anniversary Through the Lens of an Augusta Distribution Manager

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.

09-25
27:58

Big Swings with Chris Womack

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

09-09
20:31

Big Swings with Dallas Austin

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.

09-09
27:41

Big Swings with Andruw Jones

From a teenage phenom in Curaçao to a legendary run with the Atlanta Braves, Andruw Jones took bold swings from day one. Debuting in the World Series at just 19-years-old and going on to earn 10 Gold Gloves, Jones is helping to pave the way for the next generation of players from Curaçao.

09-09
23:54

Big Swings with Greg Mike

From street art to global branding, muralist Greg Mike has built a world of bold color and even bolder ideas. In this episode of Big Swings, 3x World Long Drive Champion Alexis Belton dives into the moments that defined his artistic identity, the Big Swings that took him from spray cans to corporate gigs, and the vision behind his Loudmouf legacy.

09-09
26:01

Big Swings with Takeo Spikes

From NFL star to community changemaker, Takeo Spikes has never been afraid to go all in. In this powerful episode of Big Swings, Alexis Belton talks with the former Pro Bowl linebacker about the bold choices that shaped his career, his passion for giving back, and how he continues to lead in life outside of the locker room.

09-09
21:53

Psychological Safety At Work

Everyone wants to feel valued, and that includes while you're at work. DEI manager Hoss Brown sits down with our guest host Bentina Terry, as they explore the concept of psychological safety and discuss how we all play a role in making our workplace inclusive.

05-20
39:14

Our Equity Journey

Southern Company CEO Chris Womack engages in a compelling discussion with Moving To Equity leaders.

04-09
38:56

Talking about mental health at work

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we hear from a Georgia Power employee about a life-altering event that sent her family on a years long journey with mental health. 

05-30
30:29

EP-2: Women Veterans—Kendra Marshall and Miranda Penn

Salute to Service Podcast features a Georgia Power employee and Navy Veteran as she hosts a Southern Company GAS employee and Army Veteran. The two women have a candid conversation about their unique experience in the military as black women, misconceptions about joining the service and transitioning into a more a traditional career.

11-18
30:26

EP-1: ‘Semper Fidelis’ with Jack Norton and Joshua Barill

Salute to Service Podcast features two former Marines and current employees of Southern Company and Georgia Power as they discuss their time in the service, the transition to civilian life, and miliary employee resources groups available to join.

11-10
33:23

Sustaining Our Equity Work

Leadership across the Southern Company system continues with a candid conversation about sustaining our equity.

11-09
24:01

New Employees: Joining Southern Company during COVID-19

SVP of Human Resources Sloane Drake hosts employees hired during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss hybrid work, company culture, employee retention and DE&I.

08-18
23:13

LunchTable Episode 12: Equity in Our Communities

Georgia Power President, Chairman and CEO Chris Womack discusses ongoing equity in the workplace.

07-29
37:47

Powering Pride in the workplace

DE&I Manager Aby Parsons and 2022 PRIDE Power president Justin Averette talk about what Pride means and building an inclusive workplace.

06-28
35:08

Silencing the shame on mental health

Silence The Shame founder and former music industry executive Shanti Das and Southern Company’s Internal and Executive Communications Director Crystal Woods sit down to discuss the importance of mental health awareness.

05-31
37:46

Tom Talks Episode 6: 2021 Recap and 2022 Outlook

Tom focuses on company resilience and other highlights from the past year and speaks on the outlook for 2022.

01-20
26:28

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