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Joe Meanen | One of the 61 Aug 16, 2022

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On July 6, 1988, the Piper Alpha offshore platform in the North Sea exploded and sank, killing 165 men onboard. Sixty-one workers escaped and survived. Joe Meanen was one of them...but only after he jumped from the heliport into the North Sea 175 feet below.

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00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Joe’s Background and Experience
06:28 - Piper Alpha Disaster: July 6, 1988
19:00 - Jumping Off the Piper Alpha Platform
22:10 - Impact of Falling into the Water
28:06 - Emotional Recovery After Piper Alpha
32:04 - Survivor's Guilt and PTSD Insights
33:40 - Analyzing What Went Wrong
40:15 - Essential Lessons for Oil and Gas Executives
41:40 - Contact Information for Joe

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Mike Taylor of Aegis on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Aug 09, 2022

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The carbon trading and offsets market is exploding so Chuck and Mike chat all things emission trading - it’s history, what’s cap and trade, how does it work? Plus who doesn’t love a great Sinbad and Microsoft story.

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00:00 - Intro
01:32 - What is Cap and Trade?
05:45 - Getting Started in Carbon Markets
08:23 - Enron Anonymous Insights
11:29 - Experiences Working at Enron
13:03 - Understanding Emissions Trading
16:48 - Pro Carbon Cap and Trade Benefits
21:50 - Arguments Against Carbon Cap and Trade
24:04 - Overview of California’s Oil and Gas Sector
26:15 - Future Projections for the Next 10 Years
28:41 - Exploring Carbon Offsets
31:54 - Size of the Carbon Market
33:00 - Consumer-Driven Environmental Change
34:48 - Aegis: Company Overview
37:55 - Profit Potential in Carbon Trading
40:30 - Corporate Responses to Rising Carbon Prices
43:38 - Increasing Whale Population Strategies
45:40 - Importance of Kelp Ecosystems
47:25 - Discussion on Mike’s Book

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Brad Olsen | Redux Jul 27, 2022

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Chuck and Brad discuss all things energy stocks - the recent fall and the future. Brad’s take is that energy stocks will hold up well through the coming recession just like they have over all of the recessions of the past seventy-five years. And that pesky inflation stuff…won't go away until we “drill baby drill”.

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00:00 - Intro
01:44 - Oil Prices Analysis
08:11 - Client Communication Strategies
11:00 - Energy Sector in a Recession
12:20 - Historical Inflation Trends
19:45 - Energy's Economic Importance
23:30 - Recurrent Energy Sales Strategy
28:48 - Energy Investment Thesis
33:16 - Cycle End Indicators
35:20 - Shareholder Value in Energy Companies
38:30 - Criteria for Investing in Energy
42:15 - Energy Profitability Insights
45:50 - Impact of Inflation on Energy
48:42 - Recurrent's Upcoming Whitepaper

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Campbell Faulkner & ERCOT 101 Jul 19, 2022

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Chuck and Campbell chat all things ERCOT - what is it, how does it work, why did we have blackouts during the winter storm, Uri, and why the grid is on the verge of blackouts again. A perfect primer for those who want to learn the basics about the electrical system in Texas.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - What is ERCOT
05:12 - History of the Texas Power Grid
10:49 - Texas Deregulation
13:15 - Retail Energy Providers
18:35 - ERCOT Market Design
24:00 - How Did We Get Here
28:00 - Impact of Renewables on the Grid
30:50 - Wind Energy Limits
31:40 - Asynchronous vs Synchronous Generators
34:40 - Inertia: Importance in Power Systems
37:40 - Unique Challenges of the Texas Grid
38:15 - Winter Storm Uri
43:15 - Solutions for Power Grid Issues
46:23 - Listener Question: Capital Investment Concerns
58:27 - Nuclear Energy in Texas
01:01:18 - Keeping the Lights On

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James Casey | Cincinnati Bengals Jul 13, 2022

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Chuck chats with James Casey, the tight ends coach for the Cincinnati Bengals about going to the Super Bowl, the NFL Draft, his NFL playing days, and his playing seven positions in a game while at Rice University. However, the most powerful part of the podcast is when James shares his personal story - overcoming poverty, his mother’s tragic death, and his commitment to succeed.

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00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Super Bowl Highlights
03:33 - Joe Burrow Analysis
07:32 - NFL Combine Insights
10:40 - Combine Preparation
13:55 - Draft Stories and Experiences
15:54 - Working with Scouts
20:59 - Evaluating Players Today
22:02 - Bengals and Joe Burrow Collaboration
23:20 - Joe Paterno vs. Miami Fiesta Bowl
24:25 - Work Ethic in Football Plays
31:40 - Inspiring Human Stories
36:17 - Overcoming Adversity
38:11 - James' Letter to Mike
39:15 - Mike's Scholarship Journey
40:10 - James' First Fancy Dinner Experience
41:58 - Meaning Behind the Number 19
44:25 - Motivation for Hard Work
47:50 - College Positions Played
51:35 - The Game That Started It All
55:30 - Sarah Yates Discussion
57:37 - Parenting Insights
01:00:46 - Importance of Grit
01:04:38 - The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)

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Bryan Sansbury | CEO of Aegis Jun 28, 2022

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Chuck and Bryan discuss the energy trading markets and the cool stuff Aegis is up to on the technology front. For the record, oil was at $125 / bbl and natural gas was at $9.40 / mcf when this podcast was recorded.

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00:00 - Intro
01:10 - AEGIS Energy Origins
03:16 - AEGIS Energy Services
05:23 - Understanding Trade Counterparts
07:52 - Consumer Hedging Strategies
11:25 - Airline Industry Hedging
15:14 - Energy Trading Evolution
19:54 - Oligopoly and Transparency Issues
22:31 - AEGIS Core Functions
23:20 - AEGIS as a SEF
29:00 - Role of a CPO
33:05 - Oil Market Insights
37:08 - Natural Gas Overview
45:30 - Emerging Trends in Energy
49:03 - Rebuilding Trust in Energy Sector
50:35 - Recognition for Positive Impact
55:35 - Contacting AEGIS
55:54 - AEGIS Services Overview

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Darla Farmer | Autism Guru Jun 21, 2022

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Collin recently witnessed an encounter with a young man who had autism and the police. The situation highlighted just how uneducated folks are about interacting with people who have autism, so Chuck had an expert on to chat about it.

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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - The Colin McClone Story
02:06 - Understanding Autism
06:48 - Autism Characteristics
11:35 - Supporting Individuals with Autism
17:06 - Manifestations of Autism
26:20 - Early Detection and Intervention
27:30 - IEPs in Public Schools
30:30 - Employment for Individuals with Autism
37:14 - Hope For Three Organization
39:46 - The Lighted Balls House Initiative
40:17 - Founding Hope For Three
45:39 - It's Cool to Care Campaign
49:01 - Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)
49:20 - Positive Traffic Outcomes Program (PTOP)
52:00 - Empowering Parents of Children with Autism
53:05 - Dads Gatherings for Support
1:00:16 - Contacting Hope For Three

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Jane Stricker | Energy Transition Guru for the Greater Houston Partnership Jun 14, 2022

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Chuck chats with Jane about energy transition and why Houston’s the best place to business. Added bonus: Jane was in charge of and discusses compliance for BP under their settlement for Macondo.

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00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Safety Culture in Energy Sector
04:04 - Macondo Incident Analysis
06:04 - Government Response Effectiveness
09:16 - Importance of Process Safety
12:58 - Personal Responsibilities in Energy
17:38 - Public Education on Energy Practices
18:56 - Energy Transition Initiative Overview
27:45 - Greater Houston Partnership Insights
29:59 - Carbon Capture, Use, and Storage (CCUS)
30:26 - Nature-Based Carbon Capture Solutions
33:06 - Greater Houston Partnership Updates
39:06 - Why Houston is an Energy Hub
39:40 - Young People and Energy Careers
44:44 - Houston's Optimism for the Future
47:50 - Exploring Greater Houston Partnership Resources

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Liz DeStephens and Kayla Monis Jun 07, 2022

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Energy conferences historically have really sucked when it comes to having a diverse speaker lineup. Yeah, it's always Old White Guys. So Chuck chats with Liz and Kayla about it.

Brian Gitt | Nixon to China OR Ben Solo May 25, 2022

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Brian spent 20 years as a die hard “greenie” in the energy sustainability industry and well….he's now jaded and now believes nuclear and natural gas are the keys to powering the world and saving the planet. Fascinating discussion.

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00:00 - Intro
00:33 - Nixon Going to China or Ben Solo
05:49 - Personal Transformation
08:57 - Renewables: Costs and Wastefulness
19:44 - China’s Energy and National Security
21:50 - Financial Implications of Renewables
23:30 - Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels Cost Comparison
25:00 - Renewables vs. Nuclear Energy Costs
26:30 - Renewables vs. Natural Gas Costs
28:00 - Renewables vs. Coal Costs
29:30 - Renewables vs. Hydro Costs
31:00 - Renewables vs. Geothermal Costs
32:30 - Renewables vs. Bioenergy Costs
34:00 - Renewables vs. Fusion Energy Costs
35:30 - Renewables vs. Space Solar Costs
37:00 - Renewables vs. Fossil Fuels (Continued)
23:53 - Future Energy Costs
27:27 - Understanding Energy Cost Comparisons
33:02 - Apples to Apples Energy Source Comparison
33:47 - Solar Panel Waste Issues
38:25 - Climate Change Discussion
39:30 - Solutions to Energy Challenges
40:40 - Goals and Objectives in Energy
43:55 - Importance of Storytelling in Energy
48:09 - Q&A Session
49:00 - Trust in Energy Solutions
52:35 - Meaning and Purpose in Energy
56:25 - Energy Draft Overview
59:37 - Addressing Energy Poverty
1:02:40 - Outro
1:05:44 - Joe Rogan on Nuclear Power
1:07:30 - Winter Storm Uri and Nuclear Plants

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