Chuck chats with Jaime about his conversion from being a Democrat to a Libertarian, why the hell he would want to Railroad Commission, and how we can save the energy business.

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00:00 - Intro
01:33 - Jaime Diaz’s Background
06:02 - Jaime Diaz Runs for School Board
06:57 - Jaime Diaz Discovers Bitcoin
13:27 - Why Railroad Commissioner
18:01 - Jaime's Candidacy for Railroad Commissioner
19:38 - Trade-offs in the Energy Industry
22:15 - Environmental Costs of Flaring
27:27 - Addressing Climate Change
32:58 - Government's Role in Energy Selection
42:30 - Running for Railroad Commissioner of Texas
44:49 - Addressing Orphan Wells
49:20 - The People's Court Experience
51:35 - Future Aspirations
51:40 - Chuck Yates Needs a Job
52:20 - What Really Matters in Politics
53:30 - One Term and Out Philosophy
54:06 - Closing Thoughts
54:11 - Nudity in the Campaign

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Chuck and Sean talk about the electric markets - forecasting demand, home energy efficiency, ERCOT, and Australia.

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00:00 - Intro
01:19 - What does Amperon do
04:46 - Fixing the grid
10:46 - Smart grid timeline
17:45 - Matt's dad's solar panels
18:52 - Industrial electricity savings
22:18 - Waterfloods impact
26:34 - OhmConnect overview
28:34 - Selling power to the grid
35:50 - Amperon’s move to Houston
41:08 - Venture capital in Houston
43:38 - Houston vs Austin vs Dallas vs Oklahoma
44:36 - Energy industry transition
45:58 - Houston’s potential and Greater Houston Partnership
47:06 - Closing thoughts
48:41 - Future predictions for Houston

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Chuck chats all things Railroad Commission with the Democratic Nominee, Luke Warford. And, as stupid as it sounds, the Railroad Commission regulates the oil and gas business in Texas.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Luke Warford - Railroad Commissioner Aspirations
05:54 - Energy Czar of Texas: Luke's Vision
10:12 - Reforming the Texas Energy Market
11:05 - Solutions for the ERCOT Market
16:40 - Issues with the Democratic Party
19:00 - Preventing an AOC Scenario
24:04 - Key Policies for Texas
26:20 - National Oil and Gas Dialogue
29:30 - Understanding the Political System and Primaries
31:00 - Overview of the Texas Railroad Commission
34:00 - Rule Enforcement in Energy Sector
35:50 - Political Incentives and Energy
37:00 - Addressing Monopolies in Texas
41:34 - Last Question: Nudity Discussion
41:36 - Luke's Plans as Railroad Commissioner
45:10 - Matt McConaughey's Insights

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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