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Collin McLelland on The Convergence of Energy and Bitcoin Mining Mar 09, 2022

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Chuck and Collin discuss the convergence of energy and Bitcoin mining – Texas is the future, E&P’s will reign (at least the thoughtful ones) and the value is in the network.

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00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin
04:47 - Bitcoin Mining vs Oil and Gas Extraction
12:33 - Bitcoin as Cryptocurrency and Store of Value
17:48 - Supply and Demand Economic Principles
19:08 - Understanding the Bitcoin Network
24:50 - Factors Influencing Bitcoin's Value
27:55 - Bitcoin Mining Landscape in the US
30:13 - Renewable Energy and Bitcoin Mining
34:48 - Charlie's Fake Yeezys Controversy
36:49 - Insights from Bitcoin 2022 Conference
39:41 - Register for Empower Program
40:13 - Contact Matt for More Information

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John Saucer with Mobius Risk Group Mar 01, 2022

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Collin McLelland joins Chuck to discuss the past present and future of the commodities trading markets with the best oil trading advisor on the planet, John Saucer. Things get really interesting when the talk turns to daily clearing of trades through block chain and potentially the Bitcoin network.

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00:00 - Intro
01:34 - John Saucer, Mobius Risk Group
07:00 - Forward Curves in Trading
13:16 - Blockchain in Trading Process
18:09 - Standardization in Commodities Trading
19:08 - Blockchain's Impact on Trading
21:35 - Blockchain's Role in Market Changes
24:05 - Blockchain Innovations in Trading
25:45 - Blockchain Transformations Explained
27:34 - Bitcoin Futures Overview
30:15 - Oil and Gas Futures Markets Explained
34:50 - Bitcoin as a Commodity Asset
36:18 - Understanding Bitcoin’s Value
40:44 - Institutional Investment in Bitcoin
42:57 - Texas: Bitcoin Mining Hub
43:57 - Bitcoin Mining and Stranded Gas Solutions
46:50 - Bitcoin Mining for Energy Efficiency
49:48 - Bitcoin Mining Strategies for Gas
55:55 - John’s Best Trading Stories
1:00:32 - John’s Journey in Energy Markets
1:00:50 - Steps to Become a Trader
1:01:31 - Contacting John Saucer
1:01:59 - Mobius Risk Group Business Model

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5 Questions with Sarah Stogner Feb 22, 2022

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A missing piece of the story of this year’s Railroad Commissioner’s race is exactly how sharp and well informed Republican candidate Sarah Stogner is. So Chuck put her to the test with The Five Questions.

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00:00 - Intro
02:11 - Sarah Stogner: Advocate and Activist
07:12 - Sarah Stogner’s Background: Journey and Experience
13:49 - The Beginning of the End: Key Events
15:00 - The First Phone Call: Critical Communication
18:24 - Railroad Commission’s Investigation: Oversight and Findings
20:50 - Hydrogeologist’s Investigation: Environmental Impact
23:58 - What is Resolution: Understanding the Process
30:57 - Wayne Christian's Reelection: Political Landscape
31:47 - Learn More About Sarah: Resources and Links

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DRW on Chuck Yates Needs a Job Feb 16, 2022

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Chuck and David Ramsden-Wood talk mental health. Both dudes went through some real lows during quarantine.

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00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Mental Health Awareness
09:48 - First Job Firing Experience
17:40 - Overcoming Creative Funk
19:05 - Anger in the Writing Process
20:40 - Me Too Movement Discussion
23:42 - Impact of Last Two Years on Mental Health
25:20 - Media Industry Insights
28:05 - Impact of COVID-19 on Google
31:07 - Long-term Mental Health Effects of COVID-19
32:53 - COVID-19's Impact on Future Generations
35:34 - Moving Forward After COVID-19
36:40 - Mental Health in Oil and Gas Industry
40:20 - Role of External Capital in Oil and Gas
42:10 - OPEC Targets and Demand Challenges
48:20 - Actionable Steps for Improvement
51:39 - Strategies for Moving Forward
53:45 - Key Recommendations for Recovery
54:33 - Advice for Dark Times

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Clayton Williams on Chuck Yates Needs A Job Feb 09, 2022

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Two key people in Clayton Williams life - his CFO Mel Riggs and his widow Modesta - show Chuck around Claytie’s office which remains the same as the last day he was in it. Amazing stories about Clayton’s journey, the governor’s race, how he wooed Modesta and yes, Barbara Bush had a crush on him. Watch this one if you can, the video is priceless.

31.69 on Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast Feb 03, 2022

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Chuck visits Antina Ranch and expects to find an old oilfield and that ranch owner Ashley Watt and her lawyer Sarah Stogner were being overly dramatic about how Chevron is operating. Suffice it to say Ashley and Sarah aren’t crazy and Chuck does a simple experiment to prove it.

EtechMonkey Time with Deanna Zhang on Chuck Yates Needs A Job Jan 30, 2022

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Chuck chats the evolution of energy transition with Tudor Pickering Holt alum Deanna Zhang. From being on John Gibson’s team, oilfield digitization, carbon and to her own transition…from banker to blogger.

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00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Growing up in Houston
02:43 - Why Yale University
05:23 - Artsy Nerd in Energy Investment Banking
11:08 - College Job Offers
13:37 - Joining Tudor, Pickering, Holt
16:24 - Entering Energy Tech
23:06 - John Gibson Insights
27:28 - Writing on Energy Technology
29:24 - First Year in Banking
32:55 - Shift in Investor Sentiment
34:42 - COVID-19 and Green Movement
38:45 - Public vs Private Investor Sentiment
46:55 - Speculation and Dot-Com Bubble
48:30 - Net Zero by 2050 Feasibility
50:00 - Energy Costs and Human Prosperity
57:10 - Leaving TPH
59:30 - E-Tech Monkey Overview
01:01:05 - Funding Ecosystem Challenges
01:05:45 - Company Capital Raising Struggles
01:09:30 - Aligning Risk Profiles
01:15:41 - Contacting Deanna

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Will Franklin of Lime Rock Partners on Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast Jan 30, 2022

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Chuck and Will talk the past, present and future of energy private equity AND Will’s decision to run for the Texas State House of Representatives.

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00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Parker & Parsley
06:26 - Simmons & Co
09:16 - Harvard Business School
11:31 - Post-HBS Career Insights
17:47 - Riverstone Energy Overview
19:56 - Carlyle Group Analysis
20:54 - Riverstone Investment Strategies
26:37 - Lime Rock Partners Discussion
31:40 - Leaving a Private Equity Firm
33:20 - Market Conditions at Startup
39:23 - Hard Assets and Service Business Growth
40:50 - Hercules Offshore Case Study
44:04 - Lime Rock's Last Cycle Mistakes
51:51 - Current Market Sentiment Analysis
56:10 - Industry Discipline and Returns
59:04 - Energy Sector Attracting Capital
1:02:55 - Rebuilding the Narrative
1:12:20 - Jason’s Political Campaign
1:19:25 - Running for Office Insights
1:22:15 - Block Walking Strategies
1:24:50 - Effective Campaigning Techniques
1:28:50 - Educating Voters Importance
1:32:45 - Charisma in Politics
1:34:15 - Stranded Wells Discussion
1:38:30 - Federal Energy Policy Overview
1:41:50 - ERCOT and Renewable Energy
1:45:15 - Energy Policy Implications
1:47:10 - Bitcoin Mining in Energy Sector
1:49:40 - Role of Energy Experts in Policy
1:52:27 - Finding Will Franklin

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WTF 2021?! on Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast Jan 30, 2022

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Chuck and long-time energy investor / executive (Exxon, Goldman, Simmons, TPH, Apache) Mark Meyer chat the history of energy investing and get drawn into a deep discussion of the importance of data and its analysis to the future of the energy business. Yeah, and of course, they start with sports analogies.

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00:00 - Intro
01:42 - Covid Impact on Economy
03:35 - Energy Recovery Strategies
04:40 - Texas Freeze Consequences
09:55 - IEA Net Zero by 2050 Goals
11:05 - Capital Scarcity Explained
11:32 - Public Companies Relevance
12:45 - Wise Use of Cash Flow

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Kitty’s Second Annual Holiday Special on Chuck Yates Needs A Job Jan 30, 2022

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Twas the Night before Xmas in the EFT house...

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00:00 - Introduction to the Video
00:49 - Gracie's Overview
02:21 - Twas the Night Before Christmas Reading

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