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This episode's guest is Robert Bryce, the host of the power hungry podcast and the author of 6 books on energy. Robert is an OG energy reporter and someone that I have looked up to in the energy content space.
This episode we talk about electricity's role in helping lift people up out of poverty around the world. We discuss the energy transition, if it's really happening, and why policy isn't having the intended effects. Lastly, we talk talk about the energy crisis and what it is going to take to wake people up.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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This episode’s guests are David Wood and David Alexander from Woodworks Distilling here in OKC. David Wood is the founder of Woodworks and David Alexander is the Distiller. These guys have a great story and this episode we talk about all the ups and downs it took to get this venture launched.
We discuss the process of building a distillery and what it took to get the first bottles made. We discuss the different spirits these guys are making and the special touches they are putting into each product. Lastly, we talk about the future of the distillery and their vision for the venture.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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This episode's guest is Joe Sinnott, the founder of Witting Partners. Joe does executive coaching for Energy Industry executives and is also hosts the Energy Detox Podcast.
I've loved tuning into Joe's content over the years and feel like he is always full of a ton of wisdom. He breaks down his method for helping coach leaders and uses an energy a lot of energy analogies along the way.
This episode we will discuss how Joe gives advice to leaders on how to "be better at building." We also dive into how he handles coaching CEO and high profile executive types.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/max_gagliardi
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.
More great things to come.
Always be building.
This episode's guest is Taylor Kirkland, a partner at Mockingbird Energy. Taylor is a reservoir engineer with a background of working for oil and gas operators.
Taylor is a wiz at running the deal economics for acquiring oil and gas properties. This episode we are going to break down how he evaluates the investment decision to buy producing properties.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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Talk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/
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Returning guest Rory Johnston from Commodity Context is giving his recap on the wild year of 2022 in the energy and oil markets.
We talk:
-Ongoing Russian war and implications on oil supply
-Chinese lockdowns and reopening
-SPR Releases (refilling?)
-OPEC +
Hope you enjoy the show!
Ancova Energy Newsletter: https://ancova.substack.com/
Talk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkenergypod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkenergy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkEnergyPodcast
This episode’s guest is Grace Stanke, the 2023 Miss America.
Grace is also nuclear engineering student and is a passionate advocate for the nuclear energy industry.
This episode we discuss the path that led Grace to majoring in nuclear engineering. We talk about the messaging around nuclear, how the industry gets negatively portrayed in the media , and why it is important to have more voices campaigning for the benefits of going nuclear.
Lastly, we dive into the safety record of nuclear, the critical role of nuclear plays the medical industry and what innovations Grace is excited about on the horizon.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Ancova Energy Newsletter: https://ancova.substack.com/
Talk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkenergy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkEnergyPodcast
This episode’s guest is Jeff Krimmel the Chief Strategy Officer for Pinnacle. Jeff consistently puts out awesome research notes on his LinkedIn page covering everything from macroeconomic trends to oil and gas market commentary.
This episode we discuss the current macro environment and the forces that are impacting the economy. We talk interest rates, inflation and the other trends that Jeff is paying attention to. The back half of the episode we talk U.S. energy and power markets and shifting dynamics that are changing the global energy landscape.
Lastly, we hit on some of the other major headlines making waves in corporate America.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Jeff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkrimmel/
Ancova Energy Newsletter: https://ancova.substack.com/
Talk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkEnergyPodcast
This episode’s guests are Russel English and Ty Zieman. Russel is the CEO and Ty is the CFO of Trailhead Exploration.
I’ve known and worked with both of these guys for years. They have put together an impressive company with Trailhead, building a leading position in Oklahoma’s Marietta Basin.
This episode we discuss challenges of building an oil & gas company from the ground up. We talk about the Marietta basin and the deep wells that their company is drilling. We get into the technical side of their operation including the reservoir dynamics, drilling considerations, infrastructure buildout and service costs. Lastly, we talk about the current state of the small oil & gas producer world, capital in the space, and opportunities on the horizon.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Ancova Energy Newsletter: https://ancova.substack.com/
Talk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkenergypod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkenergy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkEnergyPodcast
This episode’s guest is Nathaniel Harmon, the co-founder of OceanBit Energy. Nate is a scientist that studied Chemical Oceanography at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and he has a passion for energy and nature.
This episode we discuss Nate’s energy company OceanBit and the ocean thermal energy conversion process they are piloting for power generation.
We talk about how there are many renewable technologies out there that have the potential to unlock massive amounts of cheap energy if the research and development can foster new innovations.
Lastly, we soft debate different forms of energy and which have the best potential to lower CO2 emissions.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Ancova Energy Newsletter: https://ancova.substack.com/
Talk.Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkenergypod
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkenergy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkEnergyPodcast
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The Always Be Building Podcast explores business, entrepreneurship, markets, and current events with insightful commentary and engaging conversations. Whether it's building a company,…
Hosted by entrepreneur Max Gagliardi—who has founded companies across Energy, Real Estate, Tech, Hospitality, and Media—the show brings unique perspectives on the forces shaping our world.
Originally launched as Talk Energy, the podcast ran for 160 episodes focused on the energy sector before evolving into Always Be Building. New episodes drop weekly.