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 idea of the “lot lizard” and “business escorts” are compared and contrasted.

The three transition into “trucker’s wisdom” and how a trucking trade show differs from oil and gas. And surprisingly, according to Ashley, the Trucker’s Trade Show are often bigger than the oil shows which have a 150-foot tall well pad out in the parking lot and semi’s on display.

For sponsorship information on The Crude Life Morning Show Play Hard Work Hard, email [email protected] or click here.

Sponsors, Music and Other Show Notes 

Studio Sponsor: The Industrial Forest

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Weekly Sponsor:  MineralTracker

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The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 94

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk Ghost in the Machine, The Great EV Chase Race, The Oil Bowl, Veteran Run Businesses, Bakken BBQ, Grand Junction, Trumps Texts, ESG and John Lisle of S&B Helical.

Hour Two Work Hard: Patrick Bertagnolli, SHRM-SCP, Rough Rider Center & Community Enhancement Director at City of Watford City is interviewed by guest co-host Shawn Forbes, OG Directory, and The Crude Life host Jason Spiess at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

The Crude Life host Jason Spiess interviews Benjamin Holliday, President, Holliday Energy Law Group at the WBPC

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Charles Gorecki, CEO of the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC)

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about several technical difficulties that happened at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and how it has impacted the rest of the week.

Jason, who has interviewed well over 1,000 people, shares stories about the Ghost in the Machine with a Lutheran pastor and a colleague. Now, there are several Ghosts from the WBPC, which Jason isn’t so sure it wasn’t human error.

Jason and Sterling are joined by John Lilse, S&B Helical, talks about why he is moving down to Houston to work the Gulf and Permian due to market demands.

The phone interview starts out with the three discussing how it took several months to make this interview happen. It was scheduled the day after Opening Day in baseball to talk about the number of oil and gas promotional advertisements at the Houston Astros Home Opener.

The Python Bowl and Sexually Confused Mosquitos are in the news.

The Play Hard segment of The Crude Life Morning Show revisits the ESG movement several times. From the fact the John Lisle didn’t know much about it because he’s been working 90-hour weeks trying to keep up with the new marketplace to how the same people who got the industry into the Climate Change mess are now getting money to educate and teach industry on ESG. Sterling points out how this is an excellent example of “bureaucracy funding Bureaucracy”.

Abandoned Wells are also discussed as part of the News, Rumors and Newsspeak segment.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Patrick Bertagnolli, SHRM-SCP, Rough Rider Center & Community Enhancement Director at City of Watford City are interviewed by Shawn Forbes, OG Directory and Jason Spiess, The Crude Life

Bertagnoli gives a history and rundown of the RoughRider Center in Watford City. Spiess brings up the unique factor of the community events center being connected to a high school and the benefits for a community the size of Watford City.

The student ambassador program is discussed in detail from how it began to post COVID impacts to how students learned trade skills from industry before graduating high school.

Restaurant reviews, Class A Basketball growth,

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 93

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about the day Sterling’s Oil Compound School got BMW buses, Climate Tax, Shale Play Prophet moments, Carpetbaggers, No Mask Mandates and more Line 5 Intention Questions

Hour Two Work Hard: Kevin Black, CEO, Creedence Energy Services, Eric P., Marty Shumway, Locus Bio Energy are interviewed by Shawn Forbes, OG Directory and Jason Spiess, The Crude Life

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Harold Hamm, Chairman, Continental Resources,

Rig Count Overview

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HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:   Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about how a joke played on Jason from a socialist Banker, ended up teaching a lesson in life. Years ago, someone unnamed signed up Jason for Bernie Sanders texts as a joke. Jason, a self-proclaimed Goldwater Republican and Modern Day Leper in politics share the step by step Six Degrees of Bernie to Trump.

“It’s a lesson in life. Someone inserts the Planet of Platitudes into your life and after it all shakes out you end up living in the Realm of Reality.” – Jason Spiess

The upcoming leadership series is discussed once again. The Low Hanging Fruit Leaders are mentioned as an example of one episode. Jason explains how there are leaders who have used the same issues for a decade now in order “solve” a problem, when in reality they continue to perpetuate the problem.

Jason cites Women in Industry as an example. The Energy Secretary is a woman, Jennifer Granholm, the EPA Directory is a woman, Gina McCarthy, oil and gas’ transitional leader is arguably the CEO of Occidental who is a Woman, Vicki Hollub, and AOC/Greta are both the lead antagonist symbols against fossil fuels. Everywhere you currently look the Transitional Leadership is already being lead by women.

Another example of new leadership style is a Modern Day Carpetbagger or Monorail Conductor or Music Man. Every generation has one and for this leadership series it is currently being called Modern Day Carpetbagger.

Jason mentions how he just checked once again this year to see if Make A Wish has come out and publicly shamed oil and gas or endorsed any political candidates trying to end fossil fuels.

On the flip side, the two discuss how non profits like the Humane Society have become quasi-political organizations using a non profit mission. In 2016 the Human Society came out with their first public political statement and endorsement of Hillary Clinton because they considered Donald Trump the worst threat to the planet. In 2020 they endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

The amount of people who came up to the The Crude Life Booth at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference asking when the Leadership Series is coming has Jason wondering if they are throwing him under the bus as motivation. Sterling points out a couple leadership elephants in the room as well.

Jason opines about the slippery slope of “No Mask Mandates” being implemented into franchises and corporations.

The media continues to enable the Line 5 Protest Drums Beating for Michigan Governor Gre...

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. Charles doesn’t believe it should have too much impact so long as the programs to bring everything carbon neutral work as they should.

“I think the way to get around for North Dakota, to succeed in a climate with a carbon tax, is to use those technologies to not emit the carbon dioxide. If we’re already on that path, that is the way to continue to produce that reliable power.”

Another big focus in energy at the moment is the cybersecurity infrastructure. Has the recent Colonial Pipeline attack drawn attention to new problems? Not really. According to Charles Gorecki, this is an area of focus for many partners every day. Even the EERC faces daily attempted cyber “break-ins” but there has been a continuous effort to fortify cybersecurity for some time. So it’s not a new issue, but it is an on-going battle. Just don’t be surprised if we see more flaws in the infrastructure exposed, because the attacks will most likely keep coming.

“Even at the EERC, of course, or any company out there, experiences these cyber attacks every single day. So certainly something we need to continue to be vigilant about and I wouldn’t be surprised if we continue to see foreign attacks on our infrastructure that jeopardize the reliability of our power and providing that affordable reliable power to our people.”

The volatility of the US energy industry has many people wondering what direction we’ll be heading from here. Only time will tell, but Charles had a final and powerful statement to leave with stating,

“We don’t have to choose anymore. We can have Clean and Reliable; we don’t have to choose between one or the other. Solutions, like Tundra,

Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Ken Hall, Chairman of the Board, Missouri River Resources at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

Ken discusses the importance of the oil and gas industry to the MHA Nation and the Three Affiliated Tribes.

Missouri River Resources has a goal of operating at company with 100%

Native American employees from the chemist to the geologists to the

secretary to the middle managers.

The three talk about how difficult it is for a Native American run

company to compete against private industry. For example, in 2012,

Missouri River Resources had to complete a 49 step process to get a

permit to drill, often times taking nearly a year. On a piece of

private land, it took 4 steps and 3 days. Ken talks about the

transition to a streamline permitting system with an office

headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Missouri River Resources is a Tribally-chartered energy company,

dedicated to developing oil and gas resources for the benefit of the

Three Affiliated Tribes membership, committed to superior financial and

professional performance, promoting environmental awareness and adhering

to cultural and traditional values.

Resources. He is a founding member of the Fort Berthold Allottee Land

and Mineral Owners Association, Inc. an association advocating on

behalf of the mineral owners/allottees on the FBIR; to oil and gas

companies, energy companies, and to all federal government agencies.

He was a speaker at the North America Energy Summit in Edmonton,

Canada 2008. He has been involved with several meetings representing

the MHA Nation Energy Division with Federal and State Governments, North

Dakota Petroleum Council, North Dakota Industrial Commission, Oil and

Pipeline Companies, Mineral Owners, Tribal Leaders, and Consultants.

Board and Executive Experience Managing and Advocating for Land &

Mineral Owners in the Bakken, Three Forks, and Bird Bear Oil Plays on

the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation: as an individual owner, and,

through the FBALMOA and now the MHA Nation Energy Division, for both the

individual allottees and for the Tribal Nation.

Ken has participated in high level lobbying at the White House calling upon President Obama to endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Physical Education – University of Mary – Bismarck, N.D., 1983. Master of Education Degree – University of Oklahoma – 1996 – 1 Term Graduate Level Courses. He is the Great Great Grandson of Chief Dragswolf, the last Chief of the Hidatsa People.

For sponsorship information on The Crude Life Morning Show Play Hard Work Hard, email [email protected] or click here.

Sponsors, Music and Other Show Notes 

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 92

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling run down a few more Williston Basin Petroleum Conference interviews, the COVID Choir Conundrum, more PPP Podcasts, Hoover Dam’s Teamwork, National Voting Day and Why Line 5?

Hour Two Work Hard : Kyle Barnoff, Trigger Energy, joins Jason Spiess and guest co-host Shawn Forbes, OG Directory at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum

Rig Count Overview

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HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:   Jason Spiess and Sterling recap a few more interviews from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

Play Hard dives into the real important elements of life early on, which is morning meeting sustenance. Especially if you are trying to get a group of sales people to listen. Jason tells a story of how two C-Stores were out of Donuts, so he ended up with some Egg McMuffins a McDonald’s drive thru.

Sterling’s daughter has a choir concert so Jason had to play the part of Debbie Downer and ask if this was CDC High Alert. Sterling breaks down the new rules for a junior high choir concert and how the picking of attendees are now on a junior high kids’ anxiety list of inclusion.

The Hoover Dam’s awesome and amazing teamwork is discussed and Jason wondered if America could even pull off the American Modern Marvel with it’s civil division.

The Bakken BBQ and the Shale Energy Resources are previewed as upcoming Live and Local Recording Sessions.

In News, Rumors and Newsspeak of the Play Hard Segment, Jason wonders why more and more “mainstream” news outlets are reporting on a problem that doesn’t exist. If Line 5 in Michigan has never had an issue with the integrity of the pipe, shouldn’t that be the story rather than a Governor upset at Fossil Fuels? Jason dissects the news story and predicts this is the start of a future “International Protest” brought on by Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) and her position of power, control over media advertising resources and access to her political office.

Jason and Sterling pontificate if America would reform overnight if there was a National Voting Day and an itemized receipt from the IRS. Kitchen table budget talks about go well beyond long distance phone calls into Planned Parenthood, NRA and local rich folk.

Kyle Barnoff (left), Jason Spiess (middle) and Shawn Forbes (right) at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Kyle Barnoff, Trigger Energy, Jason Spiess with The Crude Life and Shawn Forbes of

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 91

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling catch up and run down some of the interviews from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, Permian’s percolating, more EV talk and the new Kevin Smith He-Man.

Hour Two Work Hard : Blu Hulsey, Continental Resources, joins Jason Spiess and guest co-host Shawn Forbes, OG Directory at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast: Kelcy Warren, executive chairman, Energy Transfer Partners

Rig Count Overview

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Shawn Forbes (left), Jason Spiess (middle) and Genneca Houser (right) at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference 2021 in Bismarck, ND.

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:   Jason Spiess is back from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and Sterling is back in studio. The two catch up on who was interviewed and what was talked about at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

The two also run down some news of the day as well.

Blu Hulsey (right), Shawn Forbes (middle) and Jason Spiess (left)

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Blu Hulsey of Continental Resources , Jason Spiess with The Crude Life and Shawn Forbes of OG Directory.

The three talk about the vibe at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and how nice it is for industry to get back shaking hands and even hugging.

Hulsey comments on Climate Tax, energy education, industrial awareness, ESG and why right now might be the most important time in oil and gas’ history.

He also shares some news on their recent Wyoming acquisition and what their future Bakken plans are.

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Kelcy Warren, executive chairman, Energy Transfer Partners

Kelcy Warren, executive chairman, Energy Transfer Partners, told attendees at last week’s Williston Basin Petroleum Conference that the 1,176-mile crude oil pipeline will continue to move oil out of the Bakken in spite of demands that the flow be stopped while an environmental review is conducted.

For sponsorship information on The Crude Life Morning Show Play Hard Work Hard, email [email protected] or click here.

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 90

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking

Hour Two Work Hard : Marlette Dumas, PMP, Sr. Project Risk Management Engineer, BP

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast: Former U.S. Secretary of State and Publicly Rumored Presidential Candidate Mike Pompeo

Rig Count Overview

source: tradingeconomics.com

Shawn Forbes (left), Jason Spiess (middle) and Genneca Houser (right) at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference 2021 in Bismarck, ND.

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:   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”.

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

Furthermore, the discussion goes deeper into the issue of white collar targets at sporting events, trade shows and professional networking events.

The idea of the “lot lizard” and “business escorts” are compared and contrasted.

The three transition into “trucker’s wisdom” and how a trucking trade show differs from oil and gas. And surprisingly, according to Ashley, the Trucker’s Trade Show are often bigger than the oil shows which have a 150-foot tall well pad out in the parking lot and semi’s on display.

Marlette Dumas, PMP, Sr. Project Risk Management Engineer, BP

Interview and summary by Genneca Houser

Marlette Dumas is a beautiful mind within the oil

and gas industry and we had the opportunity to have a great conversation

about how she got started, the journey, and her views on the direction

for the industry among many other things. 

We began at the beginning, where every good story begins and Marlette

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 89

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Yale Preston, NESET and iaintjack productions

Hour Two Work Hard : Former Secretary of State and U.S. Secretary of State and Publicly Rumored Presidential Candidate Mike Pompeo

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates and Professor Emeritus of Economics, Louisiana State University

Rig Count Overview

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Yale Preston (left), Jason Spiess (middle) and Shawn Forbes (right) at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:   Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Yale Preston of NESET and iaintjack productions at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

Yale talks about working for NESET and what a few of his side hustles are. iaintjack productions is the first other business bantered about. From the Science of Awe to the humanity of oil and gas, the three discuss a variety of ways industry enhances our outdoors lifestyles.

The three dive deeper into the humanity of oil and gas into the world of water. The Crude Life’s June Theme is Oil and Water Do Mix and Preston cites numerous examples of how petroleum products allowed him to experience the singing of humpback whales underwater in Hawaii.

Another side business Preston and his wife are involved with is hydroponics and growing mushrooms. Jason chimes in with his Hippie Capitalist ways and shares information on his vertical garden that grows 36 plants. Shawn asks one question about mushrooms and five plus minutes later an awareness set in that this is an energy show and fungi found it way into the Play Hard portion.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Former Secretary of State and U.S. Secretary of State and Publicly Rumored Presidential Candidate Mike Pompeo

Former Secretary of State and U.S. Secretary of State and Publicly Rumored Presidential Candidate Mike Pompeo held a press conference at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser was at the press conference and landed the first and third question. Here are a few of the topics asked to Mike Pomeo

* How will a Climate Tax impact the economy* Cyber Attacks on the critical infrastructure and pipeline system* Partisan legislation with critical infrastructure and lifestyles * Will he be announcing his presidential run* Climate Change and Energy* Attending trade shows in the Permian Basin* How he views North Dakota and the Bakken in the bigger picture of life and liberty.* Was Russia involved with the Cyber Attack

The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference is the largest conference and trade show in the nation focused on the Bakken, Three Forks and Williston Basin.

Over the last 28 years, the WBPC has become a “who’s who” of industry experts and leadership in the Bakken, providing some of the best networking opportunities with key decision-makers in an intimate and exciting setting.

The WBPC attracts some of the industry’s top authorities on issues that impact the Williston B...

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 88

Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are joined by Monte Besler, Owner, FracN8R Consulting

Hour Two Work Hard : Alicia Heiskell, GPS International

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Jay Coussens, Owner, Rolfson Oil

Rig Count Overview

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HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:   Jason Spiess and Shawn Forbes are sharing stories about Everyday Energy For Everyday People at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, ND.

Monte Besler talks how nice it is to see faces and shake hands again while it totally has an “old home week” feel at the conference. He also talks about the documentary being filmed on the Bakken oil fields and he was asked to be interviewed as a legacy and icon in the industry.

Monte shares his story about how and why he was banned from LinkedIn. From the post itself to attempts to understand to trying to reach LinkedIn are discussed in the interview. Monte still to this day is banned from LinkedIn and believes it is for life.

Jason transitions into a segment of Monte’s personal life where he and Monte met. Monte has a child with autism and is cared for by Able, Inc. Able, Inc. is a non-profit who offers services to families with children with severe needs and often 24-hour care. The non profit has been a big supporter of oil and gas families through the years.

Monte explains why he takes personal issue with the use of Greta Thunberg and shares his feelings on the political use of children. He ties it back to his post on LinkedIn regarding Climate Change, Greta Thunberg and the use of children in political agendas.

In HOUR TWO we WORK HARD with our Newsmaker Interview: Alicia Heiskell, GPS International

Alicia Heiskell, GPS International gives some “white hot” news regarding their recent field test in Pecos, TX.

GPS International completed their Phase 2 field trial on their patent

pending method to reduce Methane emissions from natural gas during

flaring or venting operations.

Test Results: In their field tests there was a vast

visible discharged reduction in Methane (CH₄) exhaust emissions

measured during these tests – estimated +60% (particulate measurement

points), a noticeable flare plume (emissions) and hydrocarbon smoke

reduction.

To read the White Paper click here

The Crude Life Daily Update For the Radio On The Podcast:  Jay Coussens, Owner, Rolfson Oil

Jay Coussens, Owner, Rolfson Oil, discusses the ESG and Environmental Influence happening with oil, gas and governments.