The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 110

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess, RCC Jim Wright, Ron Gusek, Liberty Oilfield Service, Electric Fracs, ESG Reports, BBQ Tips, Shale Energy Resources Conference, North Face Hypocrisy, the Planet of Platitudes and the Realm of Reality

Hour Two Work Hard:  U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Ron Ness, President, North Dakota Petroleum Council

source: tradingeconomics.com

Ron Gusek, President, Liberty Oilfield Services (right) and Jason Spiess (left)

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess is Live and Local at the Shale Energy Resources Conference and Trade Show from the impromptu Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners mobile studio. (Thank you Derrick Clark and Shelby Flatt for hospitality)

Ron Gusek, President, Liberty Oilfield Services, talks about the recent Fox News report on the North Face Hypocrisy and the push behind Liberty Oilfield Services awareness campaign.

The two also talk about the Electric Frac the team at Liberty is integrating into their operations. Economics, natural gas and the ESG benefits are centralized themes in the electric frac discussions.

The difference between wet gas and dry gas are also discussed with an electric frac.

Gusek explains why Liberty Oilfield Services just released and published their first ESG Report. Jason asked what was the drive behind this and Gusek responded.

What is next, how to take action and when we Electric Frac is also discussed in conclusion of the Play Hard interview from Texas.

Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright (right) and Jason Spiess (left) at the Shale Energy Conference and Trade Show at the Horseshoe Pavilion in Midland, Texas.

In the second half of the Play Hard segment, Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright stops by the impromptu Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners mobile studios to give an update from the state regulator’s offices.

RCC Wright cites several pieces of legistlation that could impact the oil and gas industry.

Renewables, ESG and Climate Taxes are also discussed in the exclusive interview.

RCC Wright concludes the interview with a very passionate tip on award winning BBQ.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview:  U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned U.S. Army General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today about how President Biden allowing the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to be completed undermines his rhetoric on restoring relationships with our European allies.

“Three

weeks ago,

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 109

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess, Maira Vargas, Midland Mayor Patrick Payton, Sex Trafficking, Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking, Energizing Mayors, Minority-Owned Businesses, Vegas Shutdown, COVID and ESG Influences in Political Energy

Hour Two Work Hard:  Michael Maltsev, President, RigER: Oilfield Operations Management Suite

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Ron Ness, President, North Dakota Petroleum Council

source: tradingeconomics.com

Midland (TX) Mayor Patrick Payton (left), and Jason Spiess

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess is joined by special guest host Maira Vargas, Amigo Pipe & Equipment to interview Midland Mayor Patrick Payton. at the Shale Energy Resources Conference and Trade Show at the Midland Horseshoe Arena More description coming, but here are the bullet points of the discussion.

* After he was sworn in COVID hit* Vegas Shut Down and Economic Impact* Energizing Mayors to Understand Energy and Environment* To go Green, you must go through Black Gold* Women in Industry and Male Chauvinism* How the paradigm shift is an evolution* Empowering people and communities* Sex Trafficking is a MAJOR issue

For more information on Midland Mayor Patrick Payton, click here

To contact Midland Mayor Patrick Payton about his Energizing America Mayoral Push or to learn more about the issue of Sex Trafficking email [email protected]

BONUS PLAY HARD INTERVIEW!!!

Ashley Smith (left), Truckers Against Trafficking, Shawn Forbes (right) and Jason Spiess (middle)

Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking, who was exhibiting at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

Ashley gives an overview of what Truckers Against Trafficking is and why she is at the oil and gas conference.

The three also dive into the issue of trafficking. From border

security to the domestic issues, no question or vein is off limits when

discussing this important issue.

Ashley gives signs to look for, stats to understand and who to call for help.

Prevention and education are reoccurring themes throughout the

interview. For example, when discussing “Johns”, Ashley points out the

traditional pop culture version is rarely the reality. Most likely it

is a woman or an ex-military person running the show. Female “Johns”

can be called “Joans” or “Jos”.

Furthermore, the discussion goes deeper into the issue of white

collar targets at sporting events, trade shows and professional

networking events.

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 108

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess is leaving OKC for the Shale Energy Resources Conference and Trade Show.

Hour Two Work Hard:  Charlie Gorescki, CEO of the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) a and Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Ron Ness, President, North Dakota Petroleum Council

Daily Rig Count

source: tradingeconomics.com

Jason Spiess (left), Matt Hill (left center), Ken Lavin (right center) and Jeremiah Smith (right)

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess

is making his way to the Shale Energy Conference and Trade Show in the

Permian Basin. The event is taking place at the Horseshoe Pavilion and

is expected to be the “welcome back” event of the Permian.

As Jason prepares for the Shale Energy Conference and Trade Show, it’s a special Cross Promotional Podcast with Ken Lavin, Matt Hill and Jeremiah Smith at the Tres Management Studios.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Charles Gorecki, CEO, Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)

“You Don’t Have To Choose” interview and summary by Genneca Houser, The Crude Life Content Correspondent

Charles Gorecki, CEO of the Energy and Environmental

Research Center (EERC), took some time to talk with The Crude Life

about his presentation regarding the direction the Bakken will be going

and big statements that may seem insurmountable to back up. One of the

big statements made at the WBPC was made by Governor Doug Burgum,

stating the expectation of North Dakota being carbon neutral by the year

2030.

According to Charles Gorecki, “It’s possible. It’s a big challenge, though.”

If it truly is possible, this would be because of nearly two decades

worth of work and current projects, like Project Tundra, that push to

make Co2 work in a positive and practical way. 

“We actually could have a carbon neutral barrel of oil depending upon how you draw the box.”

With carbon playing an important role in current energy advancements,

what would the possible climate tax mean? Charles discusses an

apprehension for any tax on carbon for the reason that the flow of money

may not be reinvested back into helpful programs. He also noted that,

while we may not know what may happen with a potential tax, there are

already incentives for companies to forge a more carbon friendly

approach to their process.

But should another tax be implemented, Charles’ fear is that the consumer will pay for it.

“Again, there may be a carbon tax in the future. I worry

about what that will be to the end use or the people of North Dakota and

the United States as far as how much more they might pay for

energy…That’s the unintended effect of a tax generally, is all those

costs are passed on to the consumer.”

That being said, the outlook for the carbon sequestration programs

looks optimistic so long as the train stays on track.

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 107

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess is leaving OKC and making his way to the Shale Energy Resources Trade Show, Israel Aguirre, TRC Construction and Dee Meharg, Alpha Industrial Construction, Pipeliners, Welders and Electricians

Hour Two Work Hard:  Mike Rentfrow, Blue Boat Sub Sea

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

source: tradingeconomics.com

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess is making his way to the Shale Energy Conference and Trade Show in the Permian Basin. The event is taking place at the Horseshoe Pavilion and is expected to be the “welcome back” event of the Permian.

As Jason prepares for his Cross Promotional Podcast with Ken Lavin and Matt Hill on The Talking Energy Show, today’s program is from the Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners Annual Cookoff.

Israel Aguirre, TRC Construction, talks about his journey to becoming a welder and why kids today should pay attention to trades more than YouTube. Jason shares stories about Welders, Pipefitters and Electricians in the Bakken during the 2010 boom and how they would get hired by competitors while having dinner alone.

The interview also talks about the importance of values in the workplace and why he chooses to work with a family business.

The second interview in the Play Hard portion of the program is with Dee Meharg, Alpha Industrial Construction,

Dee shares some stories of working the well site in North Dakota in the cold winters as well as working in the Texas heat.

The conversation veers into the sacrifices involved in the oil and gas industry. From being away from the families to driving on the dangerous roads to taking less money with more work.

Jason explains why he is a big advocate for firefighters in America.

“I do not understand how 85% of our firefighters are volunteer in

America and we are sending billions and trillions of dollars overseas.

Not to get political here, but if oil and gas didn’t donate money and

jaws of life to local fire departments, they wouldn’t have anything. The

governments should really understand their emergency service priorities

in America before special projects overseas.” – Jason Spiess

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Mike Rentfrow, president, Blue Boat Subsea

Rentfrow shares his story of how he is transitioning into wind energy

after working in the oil and gas industry for 29 years. He spent the

majority of his time underwater installing pipelines and parts of off

shore wells.

Rentfrow explains how his path became directed by the emerging social

engineered renewable market, government intervention into the

marketplace and foreign influences with global energy policies.

Prior to 2020, Rentfrow worked primarily in oil and gas. Over the

past two years he has seen his business contracts and bids shift ...

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 106

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess in his hotel room in OKC before the Cross Promotional Podcast with Ken Lavin and Matt Hill, The Permian Basin Association Of Pipeliners Annual Cookoff, Maira Vargas and Erin Wiersma

Hour Two Work Hard:  Kris Moore from The Morning Drive interviewed The Crude Life host Jason Spiess

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

Jason is Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners Annual Cookoff in Odessa, Texas.

Erin Wiersma has had a year to forget. Vodka in your Trulia kind of a year. Around a year ago, Erin lost her job when the company she worked for went bankrupt. Since then she has been bounced around a bit in the marketplace as well as chasing some potential work with no return.

Moving in with parents, mooching and paddleboarding is an example

given as an option of reality while phrasing it to the network, rather,

as it is taking care of them.

The LinkedIn circles of LookingForWork are discussed as a movement that become a motivator and support group for many looking for work. The other circles like LookingToHire are also discussed to the tune where Jason opined that LookingToHire company should take their circles down immediately and hire those looking for work rather than bragging or suppressing guilt.

Also interviewed in the Play Hard portion of the Morning Show, Maira Vargas, Amigo Pipe & Equipment shares the story of her family business and how she got into oil and gas.

Maira Vargas will also be a special guest cohost at the Shale Energy Conference and Trade Show

Kris Moore with The Morning Drive has worked all over Texas, specifically the Permian Basin including Big Spring and other parts like San Angelo.

Kris has won her fair share of awards from various readers polls like the Midland Reporter Telegram known as the “MRT” and in the Odessa Regional paper and recently in the Mic Madness as a semi-finalist she’s got crazy cool momentum.

Here is a rundown of The Crude Life Live and Local Recording Session at the Shale Energy Resources Conference and Trade Show in Midland, TX at the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion.

Maira Vargas is an intelligent and beautiful woman of an ethnic decent working her family’s small business, Amigo Pipe & Equipment, LLC. She will be joining Jason Spiess as a guest co-host for the interview with Midland Mayor Patrick Payton. Maira will ensure an oilfield woman’s POV is represented in this important energy discussion with Mayor Payton.

City of Midland Mayor Patrick Payton is advocating for the importance

of the oil and gas industry and is a conversation he plans on taking to

Washington D.C.

Not to overshadow the importance of Jim Wright of the Railroad Commission of Texas, who will also join us in our mobile studios for an update from the regulator’s office

Ron Gusek, CEO, Liberty Oilfield Services on Electric Fracs and their new ESG Report

The Real Oilfield Woman of the South will discuss

how sales women are treated in the oil field and how they deal with

Kris Moore  from The Morning Drive interviewed The Crude Life host Jason Spiess about his recent Live and Local Recording Session in Bismarck, ND at the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Listening Session with Administrator Michael Regan.

Spiess, who slept in his vehicle outside Valentine, NE and the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge, gives a state by state run down of events to the Shale Energy Resources Trade Show and Conference.

Kris Moore with The Morning Drive has worked all over Texas, specifically the Permian Basin including Big Spring and other parts like San Angelo.

Kris has won her fair share of awards from various readers polls like the Midland Reporter Telegram known as the “MRT” and in the Odessa Regional paper and recently in the Mic Madness as a semi-finalist she’s got crazy cool momentum.

Here is a rundown of The Crude Life Live and Local Recording Session at the Shale Energy Resources Conference and Trade Show in Midland, TX at the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion.

Maira Vargas is an intelligent and beautiful woman of an ethnic decent working her family’s small business, Amigo Pipe & Equipment, LLC. She will be joining Jason Spiess as a guest co-host for the interview with Midland Mayor Patrick Payton. Maira will ensure an oilfield woman’s POV is represented in this important energy discussion with Mayor Payton.

City of Midland Mayor Patrick Payton is advocating for the importance of the oil and gas industry and is a conversation he plans on taking to Washington D.C.

Not to overshadow the importance of Jim Wright of the Railroad Commission of Texas, who will also join us in our mobile studios for an update from the regulator’s office

Ron Gusek, CEO, Liberty Oilfield Services on Electric Fracs and their new ESG Report

The Real Oilfield Woman of the South will discuss how sales women are treated in the oil field and how they deal with unexpected “assumed” and “unwritten expectations”

Heather Ferrill (left), Tiffany Wilson (middle) and Franki Osburn (right)

Kent Kirkhammer, CEO, NewKota Services and Rentals will try to introduce the Gorilla Frac to the Permian. Only three are built in the world, will there be a 4th Gorilla Jack?

Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners‘ Adam Perkins and Derrick Clark will talk about the importance of pipelines in America and industry. We need good paying jobs yo!

And a special interview with the prominent and prestigious Krista Escamilla of the television show Basin Life on Basin PBS. Jason Spiess is personally looking forward to this interview of professional respect. Krista is a veteran in the media industry and has the world’s premiere perspective into the Permian. So much so, she also has a podcast with the name The Permian Perspective Podcast.

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Sponsors, Music and Other Show Notes 

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 105

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess is driving solo after the EPA Listening Session with Admin Michael Regan, Sleeping in the Vehicle Again, WOTUS, ND AG Wayne Stenehjem, Sage Grouse, Lignite Energy’s Jason Bohrer and a Carbon Capturing Jackpot

Hour Two Work Hard:  Senator Kevin Cramer, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Senator John Hoeven, Representative Kelly Armstrong, Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, and Environmental Quality Director David Glatt. 

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess is Live and Local from his vehicle outside Valentine, NE and the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge.

Jason gets reaction interviews from the President and CEO Jason Bohrer of the Lignite Energy Council and how coal works with oil and gas in more ways that All The Above.

Jason grabs North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to ask about his stern and direct message to EPA Administrator Michael Regan.

Jason is traveling to Oklahoma City next where he will participate in a Cross Promotional Podcast with Matt Hill and Ken Lavin of Talking Energy Show. After the Live and Local Recording Session in Oklahoma City, The Crude Life will be attending and participating in the Shale Energy Conference and Trade Show.

The Listening Session was moderated by Senator Kevin Cramer where leaders in the state’s energy and agricultural communities were able to share their insights with the EPA Administrator on a variety of policy decisions the agency is making. The senator and administrator were joined at the listening session by Senator John Hoeven, Representative Kelly Armstrong, Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, and Environmental Quality Director David Glatt. 

Their day began with a working breakfast where the Administrator received a briefing about Project Tundra, an ongoing effort to install carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technology at Minnkota Power Cooperative’s Milton R. Young Station near

Center, North Dakota. The retrofit of the coal-fired power plant will

enable 90 percent of carbon dioxide emissions to be captured and

permanently stored underground. This meeting aligns with a commitment

Administrator Regan made to Senator Cramer during his confirmation

process, where he agreed to consult rural electric cooperatives on EPA

regulations.

The morning continued with a listening session convened by Senator Cramer where leaders in the state’s energy and agricultural communities were able to share their insights with the EPA Administrator on a variety of policy decisions the agency is making.

Their events concluded with a walking tour in Mandan where

they learned about redevelopment efforts in downtown Mandan, including

the use of a recent Brownfields assessment grant the EPA awarded to the

city last month.

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 104

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess talks with Power Sentry’s CEO Eric Calderon, VP Sales Arran Davidson and Genneca visits with KLJ’s Corie Ereth and Daphne Senn

Hour Two Work Hard:  The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser interviews North Dakota State Senator Dale Patton

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess is at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and is joined by Power Sentry’s CEO Eric Calderon, and VP Sales, Arran Davidson.

The Play Hard interview talks about ESG, grid issues, technology barriers to entry, salt water disposals, upstream, safety and prevention.

Power Sentry’s CEO Eric Calderon (front) and VP Sales, Arran Davidson (back)

Upfront, Thoughtful Planning Equals Minimizing and Mitigating Risk

Summary and interview by Genneca Houser

Did you know that there are people whose job it is to design well pad sites? We talked with two well educated and industry experienced ladies who work together for KLJ to do exactly that. Because a person can’t just place well pads and roads just anywhere, people or businesses will hire individuals like Daphne Senn and Corie Ereth to look at the site to determine the best placement and design to ensure the least amount of environmental disruption. Daphne and Corie work together to account for things like vegetation, animal habitats, cultural resources, and permitting to make sure there isn’t anything to get into trouble for later. Daphne, a Civil Engineer and Project Leader, designs the layout of the well pad as well as the road to it, and Corie, an environmental expert, assists with placement using her extensive knowledge of the soil, animals and vegetation. Together, they can help clients to put well pads together that are not only efficient, but could be considered environmentally symbiotic. 

“I can also help, too, with sometimes trickier soils on providing a seed mixture that works the best for that type of soil, too.” – Corie Ereth, KLJ

With the focus on ESG, such an environmentally conscious approach is keeping them busy. Daphne and Corie say that they’re very glad to be able to work together on these projects because each project has so many moving parts. But the popularity is an interesting item to note because on private land it’s not required to have a civil engineer design the site. If it’s not required, though, why should operators go through the extra of hiring professionals like Daphne and Corie? According to Daphne, it’s because spending now means saving later. 

“So, that’s what we’re trying to convince these operators, that if they just spend a little bit more money up front then maybe they’ll save money in the long run.” – Daphne Senn, KLJ

KLJ is a company that has been around for quite some time and has a hand in many different industries. But the well-pad design branch is fairly industry specific. Daphne has been working for KLJ ever since she first graduated college, and Corie has been working for KLJ for 6 years after her time at the Natural Resources Conservation Service. It’s a company that they say, not only treats the employees well,

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 103

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about oil news in Alaska, Bakken BBQ, Shale Energy Resources Trade Show, EPA Administrator Michael Regan, Real Oilfield Women and how government programs can use kids to compete with the private sector.

Hour Two Work Hard:  Michael Maltsev, President, RigER: Oilfield Operations Management Suite

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess and Sterling run down some of the upcoming events happening in the Oil and Gas industry, including a June 3 Listening Session with EPA Administrator Michael Regan.

The two also discuss the Shale Energy Resources Trade Show and Conference June 9-10 and the Bakken BBQ June 18.

Jason runs through a recent string of emails from members of Congress and the Senate. Senator Ted Cruz and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher are two mentioned in the list of communications.

Alaska’s mineral payments are discussed how since the people own the minerals, the state primarily works with two companies.

The Play Hard Segment also talks about the upcoming Real Oilfield Women series scheduled for July 2021.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Michael Maltsev, President, RigER: Oilfield Operations Management Suite

Maltsev gives a brief history of the company and how they gravitated towards digital solutions in the oil and gas industry.

The two discuss some of the obstacles in technology including education and awareness of integration. Another growing pain has been too many options. How to reduce the customization to match the expectations is still a balancing act with industry. How much is too much and how little is too little.

Maltsev explains how current and past projects continue to create more integration opportunities for savings and setting up bigger picture efficiencies.

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast: Lynn Helms, the Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources, fills in North Dakota Oil and Gas

Lynn Helms, the Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources, explains how hydrocarbon projects in development will bring an abundance of natural gas that will open up new opportunities for research dollars, Enhanced Oil Recovery and new energy innovations in the Bakken.

Click here for full length interview

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The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 102

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess is joined by the graduating Mystician Editor-in-Chief Robert Mechaley III to talk media ethics, oil wages, Standing Rock, horror movies and his complicated relationship with oil and gas. National BBQ Pitmaster Champion Junior Urias talks, rubs, ribs and why he loves oil and gas.

Hour Two Work Hard:  Dustin Gawrylow, President, North Dakota Watchdog Network

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Lynn Helms, Director of the North Dakota Mineral Resources and North Dakota Oil and Gas

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess sits down with a graduating Mystician Editor-in-Chief Robert Mechaley III. Robert met Jason in front of the Bismarck Civic Center at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference for an interview on how the oil and gas industry is connecting with the youth.

Robert gives an overview of the media productions resources and the Mass Communications departments at Bismarck State College. He also explains his role at the newspaper, radio station, television station and new media.

In the second part of the Play Hard segment, Junior Urias of Up In Smoke BBQ joins Jason (interview from June 14, 2017). The National Pitmaster BBQ Champion tells the story of how he won the Destination America Channel’s Pitmaster Championship and was heckled a bit by BBQ icon Myron Mixon.

Urias shares how his experience on BBQ Pitmasters program taught him to appreciate the oil and gas industry and it’s ingenuity. Like the time he was on a national televised show cooking a $500 steak on a $20 grill.

Urias also talks about how he went to BBQ camp as a child to learn his craft.

For more information on Up In Smoke BBQ, click here

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Dustin Gawrylow, President, North Dakota Watchdog Network

Gawrylow joins Jason at the hotel after hours in conclusion to the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

The interview starts off by talking about the local politics and how the state is shaped politically. Controlled by Republicans, Gawrylow talks about how there are factions, i.e. RINOs, within the ND GOP, and how the in-party fighting is creating more problems than solutions in the oil and gas industry.

Gawrylow explains how taxpayers are now going to be asked to not only prop up coal, but also pay for the transition into energy sources that will make coal obsolete.

He also opines about how apparently, Governor Doug Burgum has his own Green New Deal. Gawrylow also recaps how his fighting against Cap and Trade back in the day has brought him almost full circle in some regards.

The two also talk about media ethics, subsidy responsibility and how the light switch has replaced the petroleum industry in the same way the grocery store replaced the farmer.