The Jay Young Show

This week on The Rundown, Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Founder & CEO of King Operating, Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Ian Crane, Senior Reservoir Engineer for a fast-paced look at what’s happening across the oil and gas industry.

We break down three major energy stories making headlines: rising U.S. diesel prices and discussion around a potential export ban, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve falling to its lowest level since 1982, and U.S.–China talks that could potentially reopen a major market for American LNG.

Then we head From the Field for updates on Bivins and Mid-Continent activity, explain well spacing and horizontal well interference in Oil & Gas 101, and discuss why investors may want to start thinking about Q4 tax planning before year-end.

We’ll also cover what’s happening inside King Operating, upcoming drilling plans, KOP III updates, and two upcoming webinars:

Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. CT Powering the Next Economy: Why AI, Energy Demand and a Changing World Are Putting U.S. Oil & Gas Back in Focus Featuring John Mauldin and Rachel Griffith

Register Now: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017901753466/WN_skbZiFaNRQa4qrgMqu2gOw

Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. CT Rethinking Your Tax Strategy: Part 2 of our tax series with Ed Lyon

Register Now: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717875814427/WN_74qEHjcVRXCoBiVE6vqwyw

MARKET → FIELD → EDUCATION → INVESTOR → KING → WHAT’S NEXT

That’s your Rundown.

Energy markets are heading into the fourth quarter of 2026 with plenty for investors and industry leaders to watch.

On Episode 274 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto welcome back Josef Schachter, founder of the Schachter Energy Report, for a conversation about the latest developments across the oil and natural gas markets and what Josef is watching as we move toward the end of the year.

Josef also gives us a preview of Catch the Energy 2026, taking place Saturday, October 17 at Mount Royal University in Calgary. The conference will bring together more than 45 energy companies and give investors the opportunity to hear directly from CEOs and senior executives across exploration and production, energy services, pipelines and infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies.

In this episode:
• What Josef is watching in oil and natural gas markets
• The energy outlook heading into Q4 2026
• Key forces influencing the energy sector
• Why direct access to energy company leadership matters
• What attendees can expect from Catch the Energy 2026

Today’s episode is sponsored by King Operating Corporation.

As year-end approaches, investors may be evaluating their 2026 tax planning strategies. To learn more about direct oil and gas investing and its potential tax advantages, visit KingOperating.com.

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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay shares this week’s Jay’s Weekly Five, centered around one of the most important skills in business, leadership, and life: communication.

Jay breaks down why great communication starts with listening, clarity, and understanding the person on the other side of the conversation. He also shares Ephesians 4:29 and the reminder to use our words to build others up.

This week’s five include:

• Word of the Week: Communication
• Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:29
• Book: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
• TV Recommendation: Friday Night Lights
• Podcast: How I Built This with Guy Raz

Jay also shares practical thoughts on leadership, relationships, teamwork, and why the way we communicate can make a lasting impact.

Jay’s Weekly Five is sponsored by King Operating Corporation.
Learn more about oil and gas investing and potential tax advantages at KingOperating.com.

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On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay revisits his conversation with Andrew Richards, an energy sector innovator helping change the way the industry approaches oil and gas operations.

With a deep background in engineering, operations, and leadership, Andrew explains how his team is working to drill faster, safer, and more efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety.

They discuss the technologies and operational strategies improving field performance, lowering costs, and helping companies make smarter decisions. From automation and data-driven decision-making to drilling efficiency and operational innovation, Andrew shares how the energy sector is evolving and where he sees some of the biggest opportunities ahead.

This conversation is for oil and gas professionals, energy investors, business leaders, and anyone interested in how innovation is helping American energy stay competitive.

The Jay Young Show is sponsored by King Operating Corporation.

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On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay shares another edition of Jay’s Weekly Five — five things on his mind this week covering faith, leadership, books, entertainment, and wealth.

This week, Jay talks about pride, shares a message from Isaiah 41:10, recommends a book by Ken Hirsch, gives his take on Breaking Bad, and highlights the Wealth on Main Street podcast.

It’s a quick look at what Jay is reading, watching, listening to, and thinking about this week, along with a few lessons on staying humble, keeping the faith, and continuing to learn.

Jay’s Weekly Five is sponsored by King Operating Corporation.

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This week marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.

Where were you when you first heard the news?

On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown, we take a moment to remember those we lost on 9/11 and honor those who have served and sacrificed in the years since.

Then, Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Steve Mullican and Bill Phillips to break down what’s happening across energy markets, operations and investing.

This week:

• Venezuela, Iran, oil prices, Canada trade and OPEC+• What the biggest energy stories mean for the market• Updates from Mid-Continent operations• Oil & Gas 101: What is a tank battery and why does it matter?• Oil and gas tax strategy and King Operating’s tax calculator• Bivins, Mid-Continent, J-Units and upcoming drilling plans• What’s next, including the John Mauldin Q4 Market Outlook webinar

MARKET → FIELD → EDUCATION → INVESTOR → KING → WHAT’S NEXT

That’s your Rundown. We’ll see you next week.

John Mauldin webinar:
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.: Q4 Market Outlook: Register here: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/2217883060285/WN_7UJsMir0RWiUXkDvOTXhxw

In this special look-back episode of The Jay Young Show, my co-host Jordan Soto and I revisit our conversation with Richard S. De Witt, a remarkable leader whose life has been shaped by business success, military service, faith, family, and resilience.

For more than 30 years, Richard led Jack Frost De Witt Food Brokers, Inc., while also serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, where he commanded more than 1,100 personnel. Alongside his business and military careers, Richard and his wife, Marvel, faced profound personal loss. Through life’s most difficult seasons, their faith and commitment to serving others remained at the center of their lives.

After selling his business, Richard followed a calling into full-time ministry and eventually became Executive President and COO of Marketplace Ministries, helping lead thousands of chaplains serving workplaces across multiple countries. In this conversation, we discuss his approach to leadership, the role faith has played throughout his life, and his commitment to making a lasting impact through service to others.

Plus, we’re bringing you a new edition of Jay’s Weekly Five. This week’s Word of the Week is “Jolene,” followed by a special collection of picks celebrating the music, legacy, and influence of the great Dolly Parton.

Revisit an inspiring conversation about leadership, perseverance, faith, and a life dedicated to serving others, then stick around for Jay’s Weekly Five.

What happened in energy this week, why does it matter, and what should investors be watching next?

Join Rachel Griffith with Ryan Goeres, EVP of Engineering, and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, for this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown.

We’re covering:

• Venezuela, Iran, Canada trade, oil prices, and the latest market developments
• Oil and natural gas supply, demand, and OPEC+
• Mid-Continent drilling and operations updates
• Oil & Gas 101: How a tank battery works and why it matters
• What today’s market means for oil and gas investors
• King Operating updates from Bivins and the Mid-Continent
• Upcoming wells and development plans
• King’s tax calculator and potential oil and gas tax advantages
• Upcoming tax webinars with Ed Lyon
• John Mauldin’s Q4 Market Outlook webinar

Get the market, field, and investor perspective all in one place.

MARKET → FIELD → EDUCATION → INVESTOR → KING → WHAT’S NEXT

Register for upcoming webinars using the links below.

Ed Lyon tax webinar series beginning September 8. Register for one or all below:

September 8 at 2 p.m. CT:
High Income, High Tax Bill? Strategies for Physicians and Tech Executives

Register:  https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917875814303/WN_SeR-7yyzTxmWCgEBq2Mvng

October 13 at 2 p.m. CT:
Rethink Your Tax Strategy: What Attorneys & Corporate Executives Should Know

Register:  https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717875814427/WN_74qEHjcVRXCoBiVE6vqwyw

November 10 at 2 p.m. CT:
Don’t Pay More Than You Have To: Tax Strategies for Business Owners & Investors with Capital Gains

Register: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217875814546/WN_G9mSTtuNTka0Ns6KIG43Hw

John Mauldin webinar: 

Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 at 11 a.m.: Q4 Market Outlook: Register here: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/2217883060285/WN_7UJsMir0RWiUXkDvOTXhxw

Join Rachel Griffith, SVP at King Operating, with Bill Phillips, EVP of Land & Business Development, and Reservoir engineer Ian Crane, for a timely discussion on what’s happening across the U.S. oil and gas industry.

They’ll cover what they’re seeing in today’s acquisition market, how engineering and longer laterals are changing well economics, what creates value in an oil and gas project, and why growing energy demand continues to put U.S. oil and natural gas in focus.

Plus, Rachel previews tomorrow’s webinar featuring Jay Young and John Mauldin on America’s energy moment and the opportunity here at home.

Register here: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017863918261/WN_7JKT7U4gRPW49xDjEfH8BA

If you’re a high-income earner, business owner or investor, tax planning shouldn’t start in April.

On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with nationally recognized tax strategist Ed Lyon to talk about the biggest tax mistakes successful people make, the difference between tax preparation and proactive tax planning, and what people should be thinking about before the end of 2026.

They also discuss:

• Tax strategies high-income earners should understand
• Common tax planning mistakes
• How business owners and investors can prepare for a high-income or capital-gains year
• The potential tax benefits of alternative investments, including oil and gas and real estate
• Why an investment should make sense beyond the tax deduction
• Questions to ask your CPA or tax strategist before year-end

Jay also shares his Weekly Five, including his Word of the Week, Bible Verse, Book of the Week, what he’s watching and what he’s listening to.

Plus, hear more about King Operating’s upcoming three-part tax webinar series with Ed Lyon beginning September 8. Register for one or all below:

September 8 at 2 p.m. CT:
High Income, High Tax Bill? Strategies for Physicians and Tech Executives

Register:  https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917875814303/WN_SeR-7yyzTxmWCgEBq2Mvng

October 13 at 2 p.m. CT:
Rethink Your Tax Strategy: What Attorneys & Corporate Executives Should Know

Register:  https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717875814427/WN_74qEHjcVRXCoBiVE6vqwyw

November 10 at 2 p.m. CT:
Don’t Pay More Than You Have To: Tax Strategies for Business Owners & Investors with Capital Gains

Register: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217875814546/WN_G9mSTtuNTka0Ns6KIG43Hw

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