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The Brave Little Toaster made it look easy: get struck by lightning, hook it up to a dead car battery, and boom fully charged. But could that actually work?

In this episode, Kaden dives into the science of lightning to find out what would really happen if you tried to capture one of nature’s most powerful electrical discharges. We explore why lightning is so insanely powerful, whether we could ever harvest it for electricity, how the power grid protects itself from strikes, and why batteries definitely don’t appreciate receiving 100 million volts all at once.

Plus, we put Hollywood science to the test with Frankenstein, find out why lightning is hotter than the surface of the Sun, and bust some of the biggest lightning myths—including whether rubber tires protect you, whether metal attracts lightning, and whether lightning really can strike the same place twice.

So… can you charge a battery with lightning? Technically, yes. Should you? Absolutely not.

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Summary
In this episode, Joe Batir hosts co-chairs of the 2026 IMAGE conference, Molly Turko and Edith Miller. They discuss the evolution of energy conferences, the importance of volunteering, and how societies can make a broader societal impact. They share insights on adapting to industry changes, fostering soft skills, and inspiring the next generation of geoscientists.

Chapters
00:00 Introductions
04:01 The Value of Volunteering and Soft Skills
09:59 The Role of Societies in Industry and Society
14:59 Adapting to Industry Changes and Future Trends
20:00 Building a Career Through Volunteering
24:58 Societies as a Force for Good
29:58 Final Thoughts

Edith’s book recommendation:
Read Biographies!

Molly’s book recommendation:
Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery: https://a.co/d/07WjW0v0

Useful Links:
Molly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-turko-phd-b697076a/
Edith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edithjmiller/
SPE website: https://www.spe.org/en/
AAPG website: https://www.aapg.org/
Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/

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James Asbury

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/
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https:// www.asburyequipment.com

Summary:
The Roomba already mapped your living room. Yarbo is starting to map the driveway, the pad, and the pipeline right-of-way. That’s Episode 64 of The Connected Workers Podcast with James Asbury—stonemason, oil-and-gas news entrepreneur, and Yarbo dealer in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
Oilfield sites don’t have spare people for herbicide, washdown, sidewalks, and mowing. One worker can run a few machines—and stay farther from chemicals and midnight callouts.
His lesson: When a robot gives you hours back, don’t waste them.

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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Michael Lowder, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Percepto, about the latest advancements in drone automation and AI for oil and gas asset inspection. They explore how these technologies improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in the energy industry. Recorded live at the 2026 Energy, Drones, and Robotics Conference, The Woodlands, TX

LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lowder-954126187/

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This week, we sit down with Nader Safinya to discuss his book, “Engineering the Right Hug”. And important to note about that title, it’s not at all superfluous or ethereal.

Nader’s putting forward a tremendous amount of pragmatism in his body of work within brand strategy. With the Inside-Outside-In (iOi) modelTM (be sure the hypertext TM), Nader does an excellent job at articulating the exact scenarios in which we really do need to be embracing one another. The concepts in this book, his model for achieving organization cohesion through The Cultural Brand StatementTM, all belong in “Energy Basket” and “Future of Work” conversations.

Check him out on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadersafinya/ and request a free copy of the book through the website, https://blackribbit.com/.

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In this episode, Paige talks with Vince Volpe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Innovation & Technologies, about his extensive experience in the engineering and energy sectors, discusses the founding and growth of Fox, and explores leadership principles, industry insights, and the importance of humility and listening in business.

https://www.foxinnovation.com/vince-volpe
https://www.foxinnovation.com

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Nome do Episódio: Uma perspectiva do mercado nacional de Óleo e Gás com Telmo Ghiorzi, presidente da ABESPETRO.
Convidado: Telmo Ghiorzi, Presidente-Executivo da ABESPetro
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/telmoghiorzi/
ABESPetro: https://abespetro.org.br/

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Summary
In this episode, Todd Denton of Lithic Industries speaks with Joe Batir and discusses innovative polymer solutions for soil stabilization and dust suppression, emphasizing environmental benefits and applications in road maintenance and environmental stewardship.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to guest Todd Denton
02:16 Development of the fifth-generation polymer for soil stabilization
04:55 Historical and current methods of dust suppression
06:16 Advantages of polymer-based dust suppression over water alone
15:11 Cost savings and environmental benefits for municipalities
23:37 Final Questions and Closing Remarks

Todd’s book recommendation:
The Big Rich by Bryan Burrough: https://a.co/d/0clczazI

Useful Links
Lithic Industries: https://lithicindustries.com/
Todd’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-denton-mba-bb62a9b/
Joe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfbatir/

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In this episode, Russell Stewart hosts Luke Jacobs, CEO of Encamp, to explore innovative environmental compliance solutions tailored for the oil and gas industry. They discuss the evolution of environmental management technology, the role of AI in streamlining regulatory processes, and how these tools translate into cost savings and risk mitigation for organizations. Contact Luke Jacobs via LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lukejacobs1 Company Website: www.encamp.com

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In this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Patrick Bangert, Chief of Artificial Intelligence at Occidental Petroleum, about the evolution and application of AI in the oil and gas industry. They explore how advancements in compute power, data, and scientific innovation are transforming upstream operations and future opportunities.

LINKS
Oxy | Zero In

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