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Alma Cook on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Apr 26, 2023

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Chuck chats with safety/compliance consultant Alma Cook who just happens to be an expert on the Bakken and a bad ass musician.

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00:00 - Alma Cook Intro
00:50 - Alma Cook’s Journey: Musician to Oilfield Worker
05:15 - Transition from LA to Williston Basin
07:20 - Husband’s Job in Emissions Management
13:16 - Music's Role in Alma’s Life
16:24 - Independent Music: No Record Label
19:57 - DJ Doorgirl: Behind the Scenes
20:26 - How Many Shows Does Alma Play?
21:51 - Outdoor Music Culture and Community
25:55 - Boom and Bust Cycles in Williston and Midland
29:33 - Party Culture in Boom and Bust Towns
30:39 - Braver Angels: Bridging Divides
32:41 - Solutions for Community Issues
34:53 - Braver Angels Songwriting Contest
38:58 - Unique Perspectives: Episcopalians
40:28 - Contacting Alma Cook: How to Reach Out

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Sean Maher on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Apr 18, 2023

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Chuck chats with longtime energy investor Sean Maher about what investors are thinking these days, what the energy business is working through on its transition path, and where to put your money.

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00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Sean's Last 2 Years: Personal Journey, Insights, Growth
04:36 - ESG: Environmental, Social, Governance, Sustainability
10:31 - Education: Knowledge, Learning, Skills Development
13:16 - Lowering Environmental Footprint: Energy Companies, Sustainability, Innovation
15:31 - Government Intervention: Energy Markets, Policy, Regulation
19:58 - Making Money in Energy Transition: Investment Strategies, Opportunities
30:05 - Expectations from Exxon: Wind, Solar, Corporate Responsibility
32:45 - Energy Czar of the World: Leadership, Global Energy, Strategy
40:53 - Investment Insights: Opportunities, Recommendations
42:13 - Investment Insights: Opportunities, Recommendations (Duplicate)
47:04 - Sean’s Next Steps: Future Plans, Career Path
48:10 - Contacting Sean: Networking, Communication, Engagement

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Big Digital Energy on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Apr 11, 2023

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Your weekly dose of energy news with Chuck, Mark, and Kirk. We riffed on the post-OPEC production cuts, ExxonMobil buying Pioneer Natural Resources Company (the annual rumor mill), Macron and Xi, a deep dive on French energy policy, and of course the Masters.

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00:00 - Intro
01:39 - BDE Recap
02:44 - OPEC+ Fallout
07:09 - Prognosis for US Oil & Gas
16:59 - Exxon Acquiring Pioneer
19:56 - Exxon Price Deck Analysis
22:50 - Pioneer Natural Resources Overview
28:00 - Exxon Mobil Insights
31:00 - France and China Power Summit
39:33 - French Energy Policy Discussion
49:44 - Masters Update
51:51 - Have a Great Week

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The Meditation Guy on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Apr 05, 2023

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Chuck drinks too much. The energy business drinks too much. We need to know why and what the fuck we do about it. So Chuck talks to Guy Yeadon the best addiction counselor on the planet.

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00:00 - Preview
01:08 - Addiction in the Oilfield
05:35 - Trauma and Addiction
07:19 - Does Moderation Work?
11:46 - Identifying Addiction Problems
13:44 - First Steps in Recovery
17:50 - Importance of a Spiritual Guide
23:14 - Addiction as Disconnection
25:34 - Impact of Social Media
28:35 - Shame and Communication
30:10 - Safety in Authenticity
33:18 - Need for Support
34:50 - Therapy vs Coaching
36:50 - Speaking Out Loud
39:10 - The Stranger Effect
42:00 - Demystifying Therapy
49:55 - Contacting Chuck
50:37 - Connecting with Chuck
51:00 - Chuck’s Coaching Practice

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Kelly Mitchell on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Mar 28, 2023

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Chuck chats with Kelly, a former Green Peace activist, and current environmentalist journalist, about climate change, what “her people” are thinking vs what “Chuck’s people” are thinking, and how we can come together as opposed to killing each other.

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00:00 - Preview
00:59 - How Chuck and Kelly Met
01:59 - Kelly's Background
08:14 - Debunking Climate Change Myths
10:36 - Is Climate Change Science Settled?
12:07 - Understanding Climate Change Science
19:58 - Relative vs Absolute Progress in Climate Solutions
26:26 - Justin's Whale Story
27:30 - Justin's Next Story: Orphan Wells
32:02 - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
35:40 - SEC Emissions Reporting Explained
39:30 - US vs World Emissions Comparison
41:40 - The Future of Electric Vehicles
47:00 - Insights on the Iraq War
50:24 - Reflecting on My Perspective
53:06 - Breaking the Cycle of Misunderstanding
57:20 - Let's Fix Something Together
58:43 - Kelly Thompson's Insights

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Liz Murrill | Candidate for Attorney General, Louisiana Mar 21, 2023

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The solicitor general of Louisiana is running for AG so she and Chuck chat suing the state of California on their alligator skin ban (Louisiana is the biggest exporter of alligator skin), the Federal government is evil, they are tracking your carbon score and what she plans to do when in office. Chuck’s not sure exactly what her politics are but she’d be his first call if he ever needed a lawyer. She’s a pistol.

The $32 Billion Energy Shift You Didn't See Coming Mar 14, 2023

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Chuck and his partner in crime on the BDE Show deep dive into Deloitte's recent oil and gas M&A report. Lots of great facts on 2022 deals. Breakdown of predictions for 2023.

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00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Deloitte Oil & Gas M&A Outlook 2023
05:20 - Natural Gas M&A Activity Trends
08:36 - Permian Basin M&A Developments
13:18 - Oil and Gas Companies Acquiring Renewable Assets
16:32 - Relative vs Absolute Emissions Explained
19:59 - M&A Performance Analysis
24:20 - Corporate Behavior in M&A
26:53 - Political Environment and Investor Sentiment
31:51 - Complex 3D Dynamic Math Problem in Energy
36:50 - Insights from Deloitte 2023 Report

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Chuck Went to Rice Feb 28, 2023

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The Rice Business School podcast hosted by Scott Gale of Halliburton Labs had Chuck on to talk life…

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00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Rice University Overview
05:50 - Rice University Insights
11:20 - Early Career Journey
17:40 - Eric’s Experience with Burton McMurtry
19:18 - Investment Banking Background
23:17 - Tips for Getting a Job in Investment Banking
28:01 - Music Industry Insights
31:30 - Rice Athletics Discussion
33:26 - Career Path Exploration
36:51 - Finding Happiness in Work
40:28 - Future Aspirations
41:49 - Mental Health in the Energy Sector
42:10 - Changing the Energy Narrative
44:20 - Attracting Young Talent to Energy

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Everything You Need To Know About Empower Feb 21, 2023

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Chuck, Collin, and Sydney chat about Digital Wildcatters' upcoming Empower Conference, March 8-9th at 713 Music Hall in Houston. This is a must-attend event. The only bitcoin mining conference designed specifically for energy industry participants. You don't have to become a Bitcoin Miner, but you damn sure need to understand what a powerful tool Bitcoin Mining can be for the energy industry.

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00:00 - Intro
02:18 - What is Empower
06:56 - Bitcoin Mining and Stranded Energy Assets
09:51 - Bitcoin Mining's Role in Poverty Alleviation
11:43 - Overview of Empower Energy Conference
17:40 - Location Details for Empower 2022
19:31 - 713 Concert Hall Venue Information
23:10 - Ticket Purchase and Event Information

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Daniel Herz | CEO of WhiteHawk Energy Feb 14, 2023

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Chuck and Daniel chat about his career which is basically a walk through the energy business over the past twenty-five years. Banking at BOA; MLPs, E&Ps at Atlas Operating; today buying natty minerals.

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00:00 - Intro
02:08 - The Spy Balloon
05:40 - Daniel’s Early Career
12:19 - Chuck Yates Energy
18:53 - Early Days of Kane Partnerships
22:54 - Importance of Early Kane Partnerships
23:10 - Early Days of Range Resources
24:40 - Range Resources & Marcellus Shale
26:30 - The Man of the Hour
31:00 - First Dry Gas Horizontal Well in Marcellus
33:04 - Early Days of WildHorse
34:30 - Joint Venture Process
38:20 - Sale of WildHorse to Chesapeake
40:50 - Building WildHorse Energy Empire
45:54 - Matt’s Relationship
48:50 - Matt’s Depression
51:47 - Matt’s COVID Experience
52:24 - Meditation Practices
57:36 - Chuck Yates Needs a Wife
59:35 - Second Largest Midstream Company in Oklahoma
01:01:07 - Selling the Company
01:03:20 - Selling Atlas Pipeline to Targa
01:06:18 - Roasting Lynn Energy
01:08:24 - Importance of Honesty in Business
01:12:43 - Daniel as CEO of EMP MLP
01:15:15 - Daniel’s Experience with Michael Milken
01:17:17 - Daniel’s Experience with Carl Meyer
01:19:10 - Daniel’s Experience with Kevin McCarthy
01:21:31 - Activist Investing Strategies
01:23:15 - Best Ways to Invest in Energy
01:26:17 - Minerals and Royalties Explained
01:30:30 - Falcon Minerals: Pricing Call Insights
01:34:38 - White Hawk Energy: Next Chapter
01:37:15 - Understanding Royalties
01:41:29 - Kimbell's Approach to Buying Royalties
01:43:15 - Best Places to Find Oil & Gas

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