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The Most Important Chemical You've Never Thought About

collide. — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:27:52 -0700

Chlorine is in your pipes, your microchips, your drinking water and somehow nobody talks about it. Roxanna Delima, Co-founder and CBO at Rushnu, breaks down why this overlooked chemical is critical to US manufacturing and how her team is flipping the script on a 100 year old industry by using heat instead of electricity and turning waste carbon into actual product. No government subsidy dependence, no gigaton fantasies, just hard tech with a real business model.

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0:00 Intro and background on Roxanna
2:05 What is Rushnu and the chlorine industry
4:22 The product and why chlorine matters
6:36 How traditional chlor alkali works and its problems
8:01 Rushnu's thermochemical approach
9:30 How costs are cut by 60%
11:32 Pilot site at Silicon Valley Clean Water
14:06 Texas connections and TotalEnergies partnership
15:58 Carbon capture without the gigaton hype
19:26 Why VC funding models are broken for hard tech
21:09 Carbon capture as a polarizing topic
24:50 Building a profitable business from the start
27:17 Startup advantages over big industry
29:01 Inside the Chlorine Institute conference
31:08 Chlorine safety and the Ohio train derailment
32:10 Energy transition and realism
34:31 The 60 second chlorine elevator pitch
36:13 AI in the chlorine industry
36:45 What the future looks like for Rushnu

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The Country With the Most Energy in the World Can't Keep Up With Its Own Grid

collide. — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:57:22 -0700

David Holt, President of Consumer Energy Alliance, sits down to unpack 20 years of fighting for affordable, reliable energy for regular Americans. From NIMBYism and lazy politics to the data center power surge, nuclear's comeback, carbon capture, and why the price of eggs is actually an energy story, this one covers a lot of ground and makes it all make sense.

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00:00 - What is Consumer Energy Alliance
01:12 - Energy affordability and who it hits hardest
03:14 - Politics, NGOs, and policy by soundbite
05:34 - You can have clean energy and oil and gas
08:31 - New England's self-inflicted energy crisis
10:04 - Term-limited politicians and long-term problems
12:19 - Gas prices and what consumers actually misunderstand
14:41 - US energy self-sufficiency and geopolitical insulation
16:42 - Reshoring, AI, and the new energy demand reality
18:48 - Breaking down the Biden energy policy
23:41 - Infrastructure deficits and the permitting war
26:42 - How data centers should pay for their power
29:51 - Inside data centers and why they use so much energy
33:35 - Nuclear is back and it's actually cool
37:27 - Texas, nuclear, and energy diversity
41:10 - Carbon capture and community education
44:28 - The next 10 to 15 years of energy change
47:28 - What every American should know about energy
49:29 - Energy Day festival in Houston

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The Hidden Energy Crisis Powering Your ChatGPT Search

collide. — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:20:03 -0700

Shawn Cutter, Founder & CEO of EnergiAcres, went from sixth-generation Ohio farmer to Discovery Channel reality TV star to selling his oil and gas software startup to Quorum before Series A. Now he's building circular energy infrastructure that pairs power plants with data centers and greenhouses to make energy count twice. We get into the grid crisis, the cloud vs on-prem debate, and whether data centers will ever make it to space.

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00:00 - Intro and guest background
01:24 - Sixth-generation farmer and family oil and gas roots
02:39 - The Discovery Channel reality TV show
07:44 - Building an oil and gas software startup
10:45 - Getting acquired by Quorum before Series A
15:39 - Life inside a big company post-acquisition
19:15 - Mistakes, pivots, and finding his way back
21:49 - What EnergiAcres actually does
24:07 - The data center power crisis.
28:20 - Energy mix and fixing the grid
31:13 - How data centers evolved and why power demand exploded
36:27 - Cloud vs on-prem and the cost reality
39:28 - Water usage and cooling problems
41:54 - EnergiAcres' greenhouse and circular energy model
45:23 - SMRs, space data centers, and what comes next

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Australia Is About to Become the Most Important Energy Suppliers on Earth

collide. — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:24:51 -0700

The Beetaloo Basin in Australia's Northern Territory is one of the most exciting shale plays nobody is talking about yet. Jason Finlay and Aiden Anderson-Barr from Vantage North Group, both former NT government officials, break down why Australia had a fracking moratorium, how a left-leaning government lifted it, what the East Coast energy crisis actually looks like, and why US technology is the key to unlocking it all.

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0:00 - Intro and the Beetaloo Basin
8:30 - Australia's energy landscape and LNG exports
10:00 - East Coast energy security crisis
22:00 - The fracking moratorium and how it got lifted
35:00 - Traditional owners and community engagement
45:00 - US technology and gas recovery
59:00 - Vantage North Group and bridging the US-Australia gap

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Inside the Most Advanced Offshore Drillship on Earth

collide. — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:17:00 -0700

Offshore driller Justin Forrest of Valaris Limited joins Jacob and Mark Meyer to break down what it actually means to sit in the driller's chair on a seventh-gen drillship, why managed pressure drilling is the offshore equivalent of horizontal drilling, what 28 days on a rig really looks like, and how Justin has been quietly documenting the hidden world of offshore drilling one black and white photo at a time.

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00:00 - Introductions and offshore backgrounds
04:00 - Justin's career path: Navy to drillships
06:00 - What is managed pressure drilling?
09:00 - Drilling in Australia: culture, regulations, and water depths
15:00 - The modern driller's role and rig floor automation
23:00 - Life on a drillship: schedules, food, and losing the social scene to Starlink
30:00 - BOP testing and the regulatory landscape
37:00 - Real-time data and remote monitoring
39:00 - Offshore market outlook
42:00 - Close calls and scary rig stories
44:00 - Justin's offshore photography hobby

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Why Developers Are Switching From ChatGPT to Claude

collide. — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:02 -0700

The Collide team takes over Energy 101. Jazmia Henry, Canisius Rozario, Jon Slominski, and Sam Texas from Collide break down why they went all-in on Claude, how they are building AI tools specifically for oil and gas, and what agentic workflows actually look like day to day. Plus, Sam once took down Candy Crush for 15 minutes and he is still employed.

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0:00 - Intro and meet the Collide team
1:27 - What everyone does at Collide
3:23 - How AI has evolved over the last four years
7:22 - Why Collide chose Claude over ChatGPT
9:48 - Claude Code explained for non-developers
16:43 - How the team uses AI outside of work
23:28 - How LLMs actually handle math and numbers
26:52 - Agentic workflows at Collide
36:21 - Solving oil and gas problems with AI
43:17 - Jacob reflects on his own AI journey at Collide
45:48 - Sam's Candy Crush infrastructure disaster

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How Social Media Changed Oil & Gas Forever

collide. — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:42:03 -0800

Pressure testing, cold calls from Wendy's parking lots, and a family logo that goes back generations. Clint Wagner, Owner of Wagner Energy Services, Juan Macias Jr, Operations and Business Development Manager at Wagner Energy Services, and Peter Brecht, Commercial Insurance Broker at Falcon West Energy Insurance Solutions pull up to the NAPE edition of Energy 101 to talk about what hydrostatic testing actually looks like in the field, how TikTok comments turned into real business relationships, getting kids excited about energy careers in Ohio schools, and why the oilfield might be the most accepting industry out there for anyone willing to put in the work.

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0:00 Intro and welcome from NAPE
0:37 Wagner Energy Services and what pressure testing actually is
4:27 Peter Brecht and the Local Energy Podcast origin story
7:04 How TikTok and LinkedIn built real oilfield connections
13:38 The Wagner logo and its multigenerational family history
17:34 Starting a business from your garage at 4am
18:42 Being dads in the oilfield
22:30 The famous crystal gauge photo and how art led to a job
25:06 Social media culture in oil and gas
31:26 Platform personalities from LinkedIn to X to TikTok
35:41 Ohio Natural Energy Institute and getting kids into energy careers
40:04 Why the oilfield is open to everyone
46:14 Northeast vs Texas vs California energy talk
52:15 Shout out to Macias Industries
52:59 The surfer and rig photo story

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He Worked Global Oil & Gas, Then Built a Brewery

collide. — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Sean Hanrahan, Founder and Managing Partner of Platypus Brewing in Houston, spent 25 years in global minerals and oil and gas before trading the corporate world for a brewmaster apron. From offshore exploration in Australia and the Gulf of Mexico to opening a craft brewery in the First Ward, Sean breaks down what those two worlds actually have in common.

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0:00 - Sean Hanrahan intro and background
1:35 - Global oil and gas career and Australian energy landscape
5:14 - Australia vs US infrastructure and energy markets
13:11 - Texas and Australia culture comparisons
20:36 - How Sean ended up in Houston and started Platypus Brewing
25:11 - Australian Day in Houston and Chamber of Commerce
28:20 - Career lessons and building relationships
35:20 - Craft beer industry trends and where it's headed
43:06 - Platypus Brewing operations and distribution strategy
52:52 - AI in brewing and closing thoughts

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How Dead Oil Fields Became Clean Energy Goldmines

collide. — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:18:07 -0800

Prabhdeep Sekhon, CEO of Eclipse Energy, breaks down the hydrogen rainbow and why it doesn't tell the whole story about cost, carbon intensity, and water use. From farm boy in Canada to petroleum engineer in the Bakken to clean tech founder, Prab explains how his team is using microbes to eat leftover oil in abandoned fields and produce hydrogen without water, turning billion-dollar liabilities into clean energy assets. He walks through their first-of-a-kind California project that hit 40% hydrogen production, the West Texas deployments coming next, and why co-locating data centers in oil fields solves both the molecule transport problem and the cooling water challenge. They discuss hitting $0.50 per kilogram hydrogen by 2028, why natural gas isn't going anywhere, and how oil and gas companies are actually paying them to figure out the future of their abandoned reservoirs.

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00:00 - Prab's journey from farm to petroleum engineer
03:15 - Skills oil and gas taught him for clean tech
08:26 - Energy pragmatism and decarbonization economics
10:30 - Breaking down the hydrogen rainbow
14:01 - Green hydrogen costs and water intensity
15:53 - Gray and blue hydrogen trade-offs
17:55 - Natural and geological hydrogen potential
21:14 - Eclipse's approach to the problem
24:17 - Eating oil with microbes for hydrogen
26:20 - California first-of-a-kind project results
28:41 - Field operations walkthrough
32:10 - Hydrogen use cases and volumes
36:01 - Cost parity with natural gas
38:07 - Data centers solve the transport problem
43:03 - Path to commercial scale by 2028

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The Insane Engineering of Deepwater Oil Production

collide. — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Austin Draughon spent nine years at BP keeping Gulf of Mexico wells producing tens of thousands of barrels per day from floating platforms in 6,000+ feet of water. He breaks down why offshore is ten times more expensive, takes ten times longer, and involves ten times more people than onshore drilling, from robots tightening bolts on the seafloor to the ice problem that can kill a well in eight hours. Jacob and Julie learn why you can't just build 6,000-foot concrete pillars, how Christmas trees got their name, and what happens when asphalt buildup shuts down a 10,000 barrel per day well worth the energy consumption of Montana. Plus: helicopter crash training, North Slope darkness, and why AI's best trick is turning 35-page documents into the one sentence you actually needed.

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00:00 - Gulf of America officially renamed
01:41 - Nine years producing offshore Gulf of Mexico wells
02:59 - North Slope Alaska: darkness and extreme cold survival
05:06 - Production engineer managing 12 high-stakes offshore wells
07:11 - Asphalt buildup can kill a 10,000 barrel per day well
09:13 - Building technology to predict well failures early
11:03 - From Excel spreadsheets to cloud-deployed Python scripts
12:07 - Dry tree versus wet tree subsea completions explained
18:19 - Wildcat exploration: finding elephants to justify $30B platforms
20:09 - Blowout preventers and seafloor robots with little hands
23:11 - Five-mile flowlines connecting subsea wells to platforms
24:23 - Onshore takes weeks, offshore takes 90+ days minimum
26:29 - Automation levels on offshore drill ships
29:00 - 300+ people living on floating production facilities
32:06 - ROV operators controlling robots like video games
34:16 - Why offshore wells produce 1,000x more than stripper wells
36:16 - Pushing spaghetti four miles to hit a four-foot target
37:47 - Hydrate ice problem: eight-hour clock before well dies
39:08 - North Sea waves versus Gulf of America conditions
41:15 - Helicopter crash training at the YMCA pool
44:17 - AI's killer use case: many to one summarization
46:26 - Narrative layers surface buried statistics automatically

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The Real Reason Your Electric Bill Is Absurdly High

collide. — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:14:46 -0800

Texas electricity is way more complicated than flipping a switch. Brittany Devlin from DOB Ai breaks down the deregulated energy market where customers can actually choose providers and save serious money, but most people just overpay out of laziness. From how the grid physically works to why your AC destroys your summer budget, she explains the whole pipeline. The real hack? Like energy aggregation companies that negotiate contracts for you, breaking deals when better rates appear. Plus: why unplugging appliances matters, how battery storage is fixing solar's sunset problem, and the truth about those "free nights and weekends" billboard scams.

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00:00 - From nano photonics to energy risk management
02:22 - Aviation business intelligence mirrors energy markets
04:15 - Flight pricing tricks you shouldn't try
07:33 - Deregulated Texas electricity explained
08:15 - Why those billboard energy deals are sketchy
09:14 - Fixed rate contracts beat variable pricing
10:29 - How aggregators find cheaper electricity plans
12:08 - The Griddy lawsuit and contract regulations
13:06 - No monopolies: you can switch providers anytime
15:28 - Energy Ogre cuts bills in half for $10/month
18:10 - How contract switching and negotiation works
22:12 - The power grid is literally all connected
24:58 - Power to Choose website limitations
27:31 - Energy mix and the renewable integration
29:19 - California's duck curve problem hits Texas
31:03 - Battery storage: use it or lose it technology
32:25 - AI data centers and grid infrastructure
36:31 - Natural gas fueling most Texas electricity
38:01 - Why correlation between gas and electricity prices weakened
40:12 - Complex gas contracts and pipeline capacity
43:14 - Did deregulation actually help consumers?
44:13 - Rapid fire tips to lower your electricity bill
48:55 - Smart meters track usage every five minutes
51:12 - Insulation and weatherstripping matter more than you think
52:36 - Three story homes are wildly inefficient

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How Chemicals Prevent Billion Dollar Well Failures

collide. — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:38:01 -0800

Brandon Wamsley from Flatirons Chemicals joins the show to explain how the $100 billion oil and gas chemical industry actually works - from killing bacteria that sours wells to keeping pipelines from corroding in minus 58 degree North Dakota winters. He shares his journey from laying tile in construction to becoming a field technician in Williston during the Bakken boom, where people literally camped in tents chasing oil field opportunities. The conversation breaks down why chemicals are cheap insurance for producers, how bacteria creates hydrogen sulfide downhole, what H2S scavengers actually do, and why the industry churns through chemical providers every 2-3 years in an expensive honeymoon cycle that Flatirons is trying to disrupt with AI-powered solutions.

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00:00 Why chemicals are essential to oil and gas production
03:45 Brandon's construction background and move to North Dakota
08:01 Williston during the Bakken boom and tent cities
11:19 Learning the chemical industry from the ground up
14:08 Meeting mentor Ed and his 40 years in midstream
18:01 Frack chemicals and evolving completion designs
22:03 How bacteria contaminates wells and creates H2S
27:11 The stream analogy for disrupting formations
31:24 Turning wells on to production and artificial lift
36:03 Midstream chemicals and H2S scavengers explained
40:12 Innovating the chemical procurement process with AI
45:09 Houston meetings and vertical integration strategy
48:16 Life back in Colorado after two years in Williston

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Inside America's First 100% Renewable Diesel Program

collide. — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Joe Natale from Knight-Chemstar joins the show fresh off pulling off something pretty remarkable in Massachusetts - successfully running the first 100% renewable diesel pilot program for commuter rail locomotives in the country. He breaks down the wild logistics of moving renewable diesel from Midwest producers to New England, why heating oil is basically diesel's cousin, the bacon grease problem that happens when biodiesel gets cold, and why drop-in fuels make way more sense than ripping out all our infrastructure for electrification.

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00:00 Joe's background from terminal operator to renewables
08:08 Development of Providence biodiesel rail terminal
14:06 Winning and executing the MBTA renewable diesel pilot
20:21 Sustainable aviation fuel distribution strategy
25:04 Breaking down fuel types: ethanol, diesel, heating oil
33:00 Northeast heating oil versus natural gas infrastructure
38:15 Renewable diesel logistics and clean heat standards
43:35 Drop-in fuels versus full electrification
51:05 Cloud point and the biodiesel gelling problem
55:33 Future of sustainable aviation fuel and incentives

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Why Small Teams Beat Big Companies

collide. — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Building startups turns into a rapid fire philosophy session on founders, culture, money, and why velocity beats speed when Jacob asks the dumb questions we all think about. Collin McLelland of Collide breaks down how real companies get built, why talent density matters more than headcount, how power, AI, and energy collide, and what actually keeps teams motivated when the grind gets real.

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00:00 Cold open and founder mindset
03:00 Why founders matter more than CEOs
06:00 Startup ideas and power generation
10:00 Storytelling and clarity over time
15:00 Culture, motivation, and communication
19:00 Building a high velocity company
25:00 Hiring, pay, and talent density
31:00 Remote work and office culture
38:00 Work ethic, burnout, and holidays
44:00 Money, capital, and long term bets

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The Forgotten Science That Made Shale Possible

collide. — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0800

Trying to make geophysics cool again, and honestly Peter Duncan from MicroSeismic, Inc. makes it easy. We bounce from a bear encounter in Newfoundland to why geophysicists are basically treasure hunters with pricey toys, then land on the simple difference between seismic and microseismic, why sound travels so freakishly well through rock, and how listening to tiny underground pops helps fracking and now geothermal get smarter without wrecking nearby wells.

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00:00 Panel shoutout and event mention
00:23 Peter’s back, making geophysics cool
02:12 How he became a geophysicist
07:18 Bear story in the field
11:34 Geophysics shows up everywhere
14:22 Geologist vs geophysicist basics
23:13 Sound waves, earthquakes, and why seismic works
26:05 Seismic vs microseismic explained
28:11 Microseismic and geothermal’s comeback
40:57 What MicroSeismic actually does in the field
45:34 Frac hits and protecting neighboring wells
48:52 Wrap-up and round three tease

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The Insurance Industry That Quietly Runs Energy

collide. — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:58:04 -0800

Growing up in New Zealand somehow turned into mud logging the Aussie desert, rigging up deepwater tech in the Gulf of Mexico, geosteering off Scotland, helping figure out nuclear waste storage in Swiss clay, and finally landing in subsurface risk and insurance where “nothing moves without coverage” starts to make way more sense. Jacob asks the dumb questions, Rodney Garrard from Arch Insurance International answers with real world stories, and the conversation ends on a pretty grounded idea: energy realism beats wishful thinking.

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0:00 Zurich check in + quick disclaimer
01:10 Rodney’s origin story in New Zealand geology
03:55 Mud logging in the Cooper Basin desert days
08:00 Houston and early deepwater Gulf of Mexico work
10:30 UK offshore, Rosebank, and geosteering life
14:20 Rotations, family life, and Norway years
17:00 Switzerland nuclear waste storage in clay, granite, salt
24:00 Pivot into insurance and subsurface risk work
27:00 What “energy insurance” actually does, CCS examples
37:10 Europe’s energy realism and the grid wake up call
40:50 Writing, energy density, and “Energy Transition 2.0”

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This Tiny Detail Costs Oil Companies Millions

collide. — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:12:59 -0800

Tyler Wilson at Altor Solution breaks down why corrosion quietly eats wells alive and how his team fights back by lining production tubing with stainless steel, plus a wild path from ski instructor dreams to Australia farming to freezing roughneck days in Alberta and eventually running North America ops at Tesco. We get a clean, plain English walkthrough of tubing vs casing, annular flow, why joints are 32 feet, and a few oilfield stories that make you thankful for modern safety.

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00:00 Intro and why Tyler’s on
00:22 Altor Solution and the corrosion problem
01:06 Tyler’s early path and Australia
02:20 Roughnecking in Alberta
03:51 Tesco years and moving up
06:05 Finding Altor Solution
07:18 Becoming CEO
08:23 How the liner works
09:27 Handling corrosion before
10:41 Stopping production and planning
12:24 Early results and lifespan gains
14:19 Running tubing basics
17:00 Safety then vs now
20:19 Pipe length and reuse
23:03 Why 32 foot joints
24:19 Casing vs tubing
27:36 Inside vs outside flow
31:03 Stainless grades and chemistry
33:01 The shop and automation
35:21 Why Houston
36:49 Basins and customers
38:52 Field stories and wrap up

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How Geophysicists Turn Noise Into a Map

collide. — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:19:07 -0800

Seismic data is basically ultrasound for the Earth, and once you hear how it works, you can’t unsee it. Colton Dudley from richroc consultants breaks down how sound waves travel underground, bounce off rock layers, and come back with clues about what’s hiding below, oil, gas, faults, and everything in between. From thumper trucks and geophones to how geophysicists turn squiggly lines into real decisions, this conversation keeps things simple, visual, and occasionally funny. It’s a plain-English look at the science beneath our feet and how modern tools (including AI) are changing the way we explore and understand the subsurface.

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00:00 - Intro
00:55 - What is Seismic Data?
04:21 - 2D vs 3D Seismic Imaging
09:16 - Seismic Data Collection Methods
14:33 - Visualizing Seismic Data
17:49 - Interpreting Seismic Data
20:54 - Processing Seismic Data
24:07 - Applications of Seismic Data
27:46 - Seismic vs Coring Techniques
30:40 - Future of Seismic Technology
33:26 - Offshore Seismic Exploration
36:05 - Seismic Data Under Ocean Floor
37:40 - Depth Capabilities of Seismic Data
39:30 - AI in Seismic Analysis
44:05 - Time-Depth Conversion Explained
45:27 - Fault Interpretation Techniques
47:30 - Velocity Modeling in Geophysics
49:00 - Post-Stack Inversion Process

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The Lawyers Who Decide Where Energy Gets Built

collide. — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Lawyers are the behind-the-scenes operators who make energy projects actually happen, and Kerry McGrath broke down what that world really looks like. She’s spent more than 15 years helping companies get pipelines, wind farms, mines, nuclear plants, pretty much anything that produces or moves energy, through the maze of permits, regulations, and agency sign-offs. We talked about everything from negotiating with federal regulators to dealing with endangered species rules to how legal teams keep up with new tech like carbon capture. It’s a side of the industry most people never see, but it’s the difference between a project idea and a project that actually gets built.

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00:00 - Intro
02:16 - First Step in Project Management
06:41 - Initial Steps in Drilling Process
10:02 - Offshore Project Initiation
11:48 - Overview of Offshore Wind Energy
15:24 - Nihilism in Energy Discussions
18:53 - Political Landscape of Energy Policy
23:30 - Reasons for Delays in Energy Projects
26:09 - High Performance Computing in Energy
28:45 - Insights on Nuclear Energy
30:28 - Current Developments in Energy Sector
35:16 - Carbon Capture Utilization and Sequestration (CCUS) Explained
39:24 - Learning About Emerging Energy Industries
42:15 - Importance of Rare Earth Minerals
44:45 - Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard in Energy Context
47:10 - Houston as the Energy Capital of the World

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The Battery Recycling Revolution No One’s Talking About

collide. — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Rare earths, battery tech, and global supply chains sound intimidating, but Dr. Robert Miles somehow makes all of it feel like story time, with the occasional plot twist involving AI, robotics, and why China basically owns the rare earths game. We got into the headaches of lithium-ion batteries, the promise of modular recycling, and what the future of critical minerals really looks like, all while Jacob and Julie asked the wonderfully dumb questions the rest of us are too afraid to say out loud. It’s nerdy, funny, and surprisingly easy to follow, exactly the kind of energy talk that actually keeps you listening.

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00:00 - Intro
04:47 - Rare Earth Minerals Overview
10:25 - Momentum Technologies Explained
12:28 - Lithium's Role in Energy
18:21 - Mining Processes and Challenges
22:15 - Geopolitical Importance of Rare Minerals
26:17 - Will We Run Out of Rare Minerals?
27:45 - Importance of Recycling Rare Materials
34:28 - Energy Transition vs. Petroleum Era
40:00 - Tesla Cybertruck's Impact on Auto Industry
44:40 - Deep Sea Mining Exploration
49:28 - Molten Salt Reactors Explained
54:08 - Wrapping Up the Discussion
55:51 - Outro

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Why This Engineer Said No to Houston and Yes to California

collide. — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:58:07 -0800

Diana Elizabeth Lima Sagui’s story takes you across borders and industries, starting in Mexico, winding through Germany, and landing in North America with a perspective you don’t hear every day. She breaks down what it’s really like building a career in the chemical world, finding her footing in oil and gas, and navigating culture shock while proving herself in STEM. It’s a mix of grit, curiosity, and those “figure it out as you go” moments that shape a career more than any degree ever could. Her path is full of leadership lessons, cross-cultural surprises, and a refreshingly honest take on what success actually looks like when you stop chasing titles and start trusting your own direction.

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00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Diana’s Background
03:17 - Vink Chemicals - The Beginning
05:09 - What are Chemicals?
12:40 - Advantage of Speaking Spanish in Germany
13:35 - First Job Experience
19:30 - Working Internationally and Multilingualism
23:52 - Career Path Overview
28:10 - Mergers and Acquisitions in Business
29:15 - Moving to the US for Work
34:53 - Why Choose Houston?
39:34 - Defining Success in Business
41:18 - Importance of Personal Branding
45:18 - Understanding Success
51:00 - Insights from Women’s Conference
52:52 - The Rude German Experience
56:25 - Women in the Energy Industry
58:47 - Perceptions of Houston Before and After
01:03:11 - Enjoying Conversations
01:04:56 - Paying It Forward in Business
01:05:19 - Mexican Food: LA vs Houston
01:06:30 - Outro

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Why There Are Almost No Energy VCs

collide. — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:41:40 -0800

LA has its own flavor when it comes to venture capital, and Andrew Chan breaks down exactly why it works. Instead of trying to copy SF or New York, LA mixes deep tech, robotics, space startups, and pure creative chaos into one ecosystem that actually makes sense once you see how it all connects. We got into the quirks of raising money there, why energy investing hits different in LA, and how the city’s culture shapes the kinds of companies that thrive. If you’ve ever wondered how beaches, studios, and space hardware all end up in the same conversation, this is the one.

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00:00 - Intro
01:19 - Geography
05:17 - Venture Capitalist Insights
07:06 - Office Space Dynamics
12:18 - Understanding Venture Capital Rounds
14:55 - Definition of Money
17:30 - Investment Risk Factors
24:07 - VC vs Angel Investor Comparison
26:10 - Becoming an Investor
29:30 - LinkedIn Networking Etiquette
29:50 - Fiduciary Responsibilities
31:40 - The AI Bubble Explained
39:50 - Energy Sector Overview
45:53 - Investing in Energy Opportunities
51:09 - Current Projects Discussion
55:40 - Closing Thoughts and Reflections
55:58 - Why Choose LA for Business
01:01:19 - Texas Business Landscape
01:05:37 - Best Restaurant in America
01:07:32 - Taste of Texas Overview
01:07:48 - Taste of Texas Experience

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Can This Carbon-Negative Chemical Replace Oil?

collide. — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800

What if the same CO₂ that’s warming the planet could actually become the stuff we use every day? Jacob and Julie sit down with Aaron Fitzgerald from Mars Materials to break down how their tech flips captured CO₂ into carbon-negative chemicals like acrylonitrile, the backbone of everything from carbon fiber to water treatment to, yes, diapers. Aaron walks us through how this process slashes emissions, opens the door to making fresh water from thin air, and why the future of materials might look a lot cleaner than the past. We even ran a live flocculant experiment that somehow landed somewhere between science class and stand-up comedy. It’s a fun, surprisingly hopeful look at turning a problem molecule into a superpower.

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00:00 - Intro
01:13 - What is Mars Materials
02:08 - What is Acrylonitrile
06:40 - Memory Techniques for Complex Information
09:44 - Testing Carbon Fiber Strength
10:55 - Understanding the Business Model
13:18 - What Does Carbon Negative Mean?
19:07 - Acrylonitrile Overview
24:34 - Fresh Water Production from Acrylonitrile
32:05 - Acrylonitrile Compared to Flour
36:30 - The Classic Clip
38:05 - Addressing Big Oil Concerns
41:20 - Why Houston for Business?
45:15 - Why Mars Materials?
47:00 - Outro

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Could You Build an Oil Company with Public Data?

collide. — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0800

Public data in energy is basically the Wild West, a mix of outdated systems, inconsistent reporting standards, and layers of bureaucracy that make it nearly impossible to use efficiently. In this episode of *Energy 101*, Jacob and Julie chat with John Ferrell, the brains behind WellDatabase, to unpack how all this chaos came to be. From dusty microfiche records to confusing state databases that can’t agree on formats, John breaks down why accessing “public” data often feels like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. He also explains how WellDatabase is cleaning up the mess—turning scattered, messy datasets into tools that actually help operators, analysts, and decision-makers get work done. It’s a surprisingly entertaining look at how something as boring-sounding as data can make or break the energy industry.

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00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Starting WellDatabase
03:53 - Public Data Challenges
08:27 - Storage of Public Data
10:15 - Quality Issues in Oil and Gas Data
11:59 - Enverus Data Cleanup Process
16:45 - Founding Enverus
18:10 - AI in Data Cleaning
23:28 - Personal Learning and Growth
25:40 - Public Data Reporting Gaps
31:44 - Essential Data for E&Ps
35:10 - Public Data's Importance for Investors
36:05 - Significance of Accurate Data
38:20 - Scale of Data Operations
40:30 - Keeping Data Current
42:58 - Selecting the Right Team
44:45 - Creating a Video Game
49:33 - Personal Anecdote
50:50 - Final Thoughts

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Why Roughnecks Hate the Safety Guy (And Need Him)

collide. — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Ever wondered what really goes into keeping oilfield workers safe? We put an HSE specialist on the spot with all the “dumb” questions, like what happens if there’s H2S in the air, or whether bison herds are actually a thing on site. David Valerio from DNOW breaks down safety in plain English, mixing serious insight with plenty of laughs. From OSHA rules and environmental compliance to the realities of working in the freezing North Dakota fields, he explains how safety shapes everything in oil and gas. It’s part education, part storytelling, and totally eye-opening for anyone curious about how the industry protects its people and the planet.

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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - What is HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)
05:55 - Day to Day of an HSE Professional
09:58 - Long-Term Projects in HSE
13:38 - Understanding OSHA Regulations
16:40 - Politics in Health and Safety
19:37 - Historical Safety Practices
22:24 - Safety Culture in Oil & Gas Industry
28:47 - Achieving Zero Incidents in Safety
30:26 - New Technology and Innovation in Safety
33:40 - Environmental Considerations in Energy
38:35 - Balancing Pro-Environment and Pro-Energy
41:49 - Solutions to Global Energy Problems
42:46 - Seeking a Balanced Energy Approach
44:37 - Actions You Can Take for Safety
47:06 - Future of World Energy Mix
55:40 - Net Zero by 2050: Reality or Myth?
57:48 - Energy Transition vs. Energy Addition
01:03:26 - North Dakota Energy: Oil, Gas, Renewables
01:06:33 - Overview of North Dakota Energy Landscape
01:11:30 - Winter Challenges in North Dakota
01:13:59 - Life in Small Towns
01:14:37 - Alma Cook's Contributions
01:17:15 - Population Growth vs. North Dakota's Future
01:19:05 - Discern Earth: Environmental Insights

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Why We’re Fracking the Same Wells Twice (And It Actually Works)

collide. — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Refracs might sound like something out of an engineer’s fever dream, but Bob Barba makes it surprisingly simple and honestly, kind of fascinating. He breaks down how giving old wells a “second frack” can unlock massive untapped potential, boost production, and make better use of what’s already in the ground. Jacob and Julie throw their usual mix of curious (and occasionally dumb) questions his way, and Bob answers them all with patience, clarity, and a few laughs. It’s a fresh, no-BS look at how refracs are changing the energy game, one well at a time.

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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Fracking Techniques
03:26 - Refracking Process
12:27 - Risks of Refracking
14:30 - Understanding Downhole Operations
16:44 - Identifying Sweet Spots for Refracking
20:20 - Overview of Refracs
22:34 - Importance of Mechanical Isolation
25:08 - Analyzing Recovery Factors
26:37 - Why Recovery Isn't 100%
28:20 - Future Trends in Refracking
32:07 - Best Basins for Refracking
34:43 - Refracking in Offshore Environments
36:50 - Understanding Peak Oil
39:15 - Duration of Refrack Production
40:00 - Legacy and Parent/Child Wells
41:24 - Parent-Child Well Relationships
43:13 - Technical Aspects of the Industry
44:30 - Refracking Inactive Wells
47:10 - Outro: Public Perception of Fracking
48:57 - Society's Energy IQ
52:53 - Will We Run Out of Oil and Gas?
53:25 - Current Oil Reserves Status

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The Real Reason Our Power Grid Keeps Failing

collide. — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

AI and Bitcoin mining’s gotten a bad rap when it comes to power use, but what if it’s actually helping reshape the grid? We sat down with Haley Juarez from Pioneer Miner to unpack how mining, AI, and high-performance computing are shaking up energy demand and what that means for grids like ERCOT and MISO. From nuclear to hydrogen, vertical farming to smart thermostats, this conversation connects all the dots between tech, energy, and the way we power our lives. It’s a laid-back, surprisingly fun chat that makes sense of one of the most misunderstood corners of the energy world.

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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - What is the grid
02:42 - How the grid operates
06:51 - Bitcoin mining vs AI
11:32 - Winter Storm Uri impact on ERCOT
15:12 - Bitcoin mining energy consumption
18:35 - High performance computing energy use
19:44 - Quantum computing energy impact
23:13 - Electricity and weather forecasting
25:43 - Griddy energy pricing
27:11 - Motion sensors in energy efficiency
28:39 - Turning devices off and on
29:11 - Japan's nuclear reactor shutdown
30:24 - Need for more nuclear energy
33:20 - Next generation nuclear technology
37:40 - Data centers energy controversy
43:50 - Future energy consumption trends
46:09 - Fixing the grid issues
47:15 - We’re all screwed

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WTF is Coring?

collide. — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Coring is one of those parts of energy that doesn’t get much spotlight but makes everything else possible. Courtney Rubin from Baker Hughes breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow, showing how pulling rock samples tells us what’s really happening underground and why that matters for oil, gas, and even the future of energy. From wildcat wells to offshore rigs, she shares stories from the field, what actually happens to those cores once they’re out, and how new tech like AI is starting to change the process. It’s a mix of science, real-world experience, and plenty of “oh wow” moments you don’t usually hear about.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - What is Coring?
02:16 - Courtney's Experience in the Field
09:55 - Extracting Core Samples
11:05 - Core Retrieval Process
14:32 - Sponge Coring Techniques
17:38 - Wireline Coring Explained
20:01 - Offshore Coring Methods
22:31 - Accuracy of Depth Tracking
23:50 - Handling Core Jamming Issues
27:40 - Sideways Coring Techniques
30:49 - Utilizing Core Samples
32:43 - Future Trends in Coring
35:46 - Oilfield Culture Comparison by State
42:45 - Industry Excitements
44:00 - West Virginia's Hidden Gems
49:56 - Understanding Core Samples
51:01 - Salt Core Insights
53:20 - Outro

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Why Oil Companies Are Always Short on Cash

collide. — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Philip Reed, better known as the "OFS Finance Guy," isn’t afraid to tell it like it is when it comes to money in the oilfield. Between explaining invoice factoring in plain English, sharing war stories about sketchy collections, and breaking down why AR headaches can make or break a company, he had us laughing and learning the whole way through. His path from Michigan to Texas is full of detours, lessons, and mustache-worthy moments that give a raw look at how OFS companies actually stay alive. We got into startups, Midland love-hate stories, and why finance in this industry is equal parts strategy and survival. It’s real talk with plenty of humor, just the way Energy 101 likes it.

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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Phil's Role in OFS Financing
02:35 - Phil's Journey into OFS Financing
05:26 - Experience in Midland Oil Industry
07:26 - Understanding Phil's Work Simplified
08:40 - Invoice Factoring Explained
10:10 - Operators' Dislike for Factoring
12:18 - Working with Small vs. Large Companies
15:30 - Industry Nightmares and Challenges
18:32 - Entering the Oil and Gas Sector
21:54 - Networking Strategies in the Industry
23:55 - Tips for Newcomers in Oil and Gas
29:14 - Success Through Failure in Business
29:40 - Importance of Trade Shows
31:53 - A Day in Phil's Life
33:30 - Discussing Michigan Weather
34:40 - Comparing Michigan and Texas
37:44 - Collecting Cash in the Industry
39:40 - Anticipations for Houston Events
41:23 - Best Sushi Spots in Houston
41:59 - Episode Wrap-Up

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Inside the Life-Saving World of Well Control

collide. — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:56:02 -0700

Well control is one of those topics that sounds super technical, but it’s basically about keeping a well safe and under control when you’re drilling. Dana Varisco and Ryan Hays from Well Control School explain it in a way that makes sense, even if you’re not living on a rig every day. We cover why blowout preventers are such a big deal, how teamwork makes all the difference when pressure spikes, and how today’s training and tech are shaping safer, smarter operations. Think of it as the ultimate mix of safety, science, and staying calm under pressure, with plenty of real-world stories to bring it to life.

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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - What is Well Control?
01:48 - Crew Responsibilities in Well Control
06:38 - Understanding Blowout Preventers (BOP)
10:54 - Definition of a Kick in Drilling
12:35 - Overview of Well Control School
14:59 - IADC and IWCF Certifications Explained
17:27 - Importance of Proper Training for Workers
23:10 - What Does Well Control Training Involve?
27:00 - Future Trends in Well Control Training
29:44 - Lessons Learned from Failures in Well Control
31:58 - Impact of Shale Revolution on Well Control
37:37 - Offshore Drilling's Influence on Well Control
41:10 - Is There a Villain in the Well Control Industry?
43:42 - Current On-Site Equipment and Procedures
48:10 - On-Site Operations with TD

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Why Digitizing Energy Infrastructure Is So Hard

collide. — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Sean Kelley knows that digital tools aren’t just shiny add-ons, they’re the backbone of how energy companies can work smarter and faster. In this conversation, Jacob and Julie dig into the real ways technology is cutting inefficiencies, like replacing clunky paper forms with sleek digital systems or using AI to help leaders make decisions with confidence. Sean doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges either, touching on change management, centralizing data, and the sometimes-messy process of getting everyone on board with new tools. Along the way, there are plenty of laughs, practical examples, and insights that’ll make you think differently about where energy and tech intersect and maybe even how you could clean up inefficiencies in your own world.

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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Understanding Efficiency in Business
02:39 - Change Management Strategies
06:11 - Efficiency in Oil and Gas Industry
09:00 - Importance of Data in Business
11:15 - Balancing Efficiency and Risk
13:22 - Conducting Pre-Project Research
16:49 - Evolving Workflows for Success
18:14 - Integrating AI into Business Operations
21:53 - AI Implementation Best Practices
27:40 - Addressing Change Fatigue Post-Delivery
29:44 - Measuring Productivity Effectively
31:25 - Evaluating Overhyped Business Tools
33:10 - Gamification in the Workplace
36:10 - Engaging Employees in Processes
41:05 - Essential Tools for Business Success
44:47 - On Screen Segment
47:58 - Emojis in Communication
48:35 - The Role of Fax Machines
49:34 - AirPods and Productivity
52:40 - The Impact of Podcasts
55:00 - Food Delivery Apps in Business
57:31 - Court Zoom and Virtual Meetings
59:59 - MapQuest and Navigation Tools
01:01:42 - Exploring Generative AI
01:03:32 - Peepers and Visual Tools
01:05:12 - The Use of QR Codes
01:07:14 - Understanding LLMs
01:09:56 - Utilizing Large White Pads

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Can Technology Make Drinking Water From Thin Air?

collide. — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Turning air into water sounds like science fiction, but that’s exactly what SkyH2O is doing. We sat down with Terell Jones to unpack how atmospheric water generation works and why it’s a big deal for solving global water scarcity. From disaster relief efforts to keeping farms, factories, and even tech companies supplied with clean water, this breakthrough could change the game. Terell also shares why the momentum around AWG is picking up fast and what it means for the future of sustainable water solutions.

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00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Atmospheric Water Generation Explained
11:04 - Company Overview and Services
13:08 - Applications of Atmospheric Water Technology
19:55 - Desalination Process and Benefits
22:14 - Water Recycling Techniques
28:56 - Impact of Atmospheric Water on Agriculture
31:56 - Role of Federal Water Agencies
32:45 - Identifying Major Water Offenders
35:43 - Importance of Addressing Water Issues Now
39:57 - Consumer Tips for Water Conservation
42:30 - Home Gadgets and Technology for Water
43:18 - Understanding EMF and Its Effects
44:34 - Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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Data is Energy's Most Untapped Resource

collide. — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Spreadsheets, SCADA systems, terabytes of old data, and a surprising amount of laughter, this one has it all. Jacob and Julie sat down with Bobby Neelon from Drill Down Analytics to finally ask the “dumb” questions most people are too shy to bring up about energy, oil and gas, and the mysterious world of data. Bobby breaks down how companies actually deal with messy files (yes, even those dusty paper records), why AI and machine learning are shaking up the industry, and what makes tools like Power BI, Spotfire, Snowflake, and Databricks different without getting lost in jargon. Along the way, we swap stories about the ridiculous challenges of working in spreadsheets, the quirks of SCADA, and what it means to move everything into the cloud. Whether you’re brand new to energy or secretly love a good data puzzle, this episode makes the complicated stuff easy, and pretty fun too.

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00:00 - Intro
00:54 - What is data
03:36 - Does old data matter
05:54 - Biggest problems with data in oil and gas
11:54 - Pre-AI era in data analytics
15:38 - Importance of knowing end goals
18:24 - Jargon and terminology in data
19:20 - Overview of Spotfire
24:10 - Snowflake vs Databricks comparison
30:05 - High-tech advancements in oil and gas
32:10 - Understanding SCADA data
35:09 - Cloud storage solutions
37:20 - On-premises data management
41:38 - Future trends in data analytics
44:43 - Last minute file suffix game
50:30 - Introduction to YAML
52:28 - Outro

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WTF is Wireline?

collide. — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Wireline isn’t your average day job, it’s long shifts, high stakes, and a whole lot of grit. Massiel Diez pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like running wireline operations, from handling heavy-duty equipment to surviving brutal weather and the pressure of big jobs like fishing and perforating. She shares stories from the field that are equal parts intense and hilarious, while also opening up about carving out space as the only female wireline influencer in the industry. If you’ve ever wondered what keeps crews running when the hours stretch long and the challenges pile up, Massiel’s got the stories, lessons, and laughs to show you.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What is a wireline job
03:13 - Learning about wireline jobs
05:37 - First experience running wireline
09:46 - Understanding wireline technology
14:00 - Overview of wireline tools
20:24 - Wireline's role in E&P process
22:04 - Wireline in fracking operations
24:39 - Structure of a wireline crew
25:46 - Fishing techniques in wireline
30:50 - TLC and ThroughBit technologies
39:40 - General inquiries about wireline
40:40 - Career experiences in the oilfield
44:10 - Life in the oilfield environment
47:21 - Benefits of working in oilfield in 20s
49:45 - Transitioning from fieldwork to office
50:17 - Moving from office back to field
51:08 - Female representation as a roughneck

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How Fracking Made Energy Affordable Again

collide. — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Fracking might sound complicated, but it’s basically a wild mix of science, engineering, and more than a few surprising stories. We sat down with Justin G. Hayes from FLOW Partners to talk through what fracking actually is, how sand and water make it work, and why it’s been such a game-changer for the energy industry. Along the way, we bust myths, wander into some hilarious tangents, and even get into the bizarre history of people trying everything from TNT to nuclear blasts to get oil and gas out of the ground. It’s part science lesson, part energy history, and part “wait, they really did that?”, all served up with plenty of laughs.

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00:00 - Guest Intro
00:40 - Fracking 101: Basics of Hydraulic Fracturing
04:50 - Old School Fracking: Traditional Techniques
09:35 - How Fracking Works: Process Explained
10:46 - What is Fracking: Definition and Overview
15:31 - What Comes Out of a Well: Production Insights
18:35 - The Shale Revolution: Impact on Energy Industry
23:29 - Marcellus Shale: Key Resource Overview
26:20 - Pre-Shale Revolution vs Now: Energy Landscape Changes
28:10 - LNG: How It Works and Shipping Duration
35:55 - Importance of Energy Poverty: Global Implications
37:01 - Obama and Energy Independence: Policy Discussion
40:14 - Off Topic: Lighthearted Conversations
45:38 - How Do You Spell Frack: Fun Language Moment
49:08 - Sand: Role in Fracking Operations
51:35 - Accumulators: Equipment in Fracking
52:20 - Generator: Power Supply in Operations
52:52 - Plugs: Function in Well Completion
54:24 - Christmas Trees: Wellhead Equipment Explained
56:34 - Wireline BOPs: Safety Equipment Overview
57:18 - Wireline Unit: Equipment Functionality
58:50 - E-line: Electrical Line Applications
1:00:00 - Do You Feel Fracs: Sensations in Fracking
1:00:49 - Outro: Closing Thoughts

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Large Language Models Explained

collide. — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Large language models like ChatGPT are changing the game, and in this episode, we’re unpacking how they’re shaking up industries and everyday tasks. From predicting your next word to transforming how we search for information, these models are much more than just the next Google. We dive into how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are becoming essential in our daily lives, plus the energy side of things, think GPUs and the power needed to train these models. John Kalfayan, who’s been knee-deep in AI for years, breaks it all down with a mix of humor and insights, answering questions like how AI handles biases and what the future holds for this fast-evolving tech.

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00:00 - Intro
01:19 - What are LLMs (Large Language Models)
04:06 - Difference Between LLMs and Google
08:41 - Connection Between AI and Energy
12:45 - Creating an Industry from Scratch
17:47 - OpenAI's Separate Entities: ChatGPT vs DALL-E
22:50 - RAG Models Explained
26:25 - Understanding Fine-tuned Models
28:45 - Exploring Niche GPTs
32:54 - Fun Trivia about AI
34:56 - AI Hallucinations Explained
38:46 - Zero-shot Learning in AI
40:37 - Understanding Parameters in Models
41:46 - AI in Jeopardy: A Discussion
43:28 - Reading Time for GPT-3
45:48 - Would You Rather: GPT-3 or Codex
48:35 - Would You Rather: AI Choices
50:45 - Last Thoughts on AI
52:40 - Wrapping Up the Podcast

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How West Texas Took Over Global Energy

collide. — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0700

Ever wondered about the Permian Basin or how oil really works? In this episode of Energy 101, Jacob and Julie ask the "dumb questions" so you don't have to! Joined by expert Shad Frazier, Senior VP of U.S. Onshore Operations at Apache, they explore everything from the history of the oil industry to the secrets of the Midland culture. Learn about the difference between conventional and unconventional drilling, the surprising stories behind mineral rights, and why the Permian Basin has been a global oil powerhouse for decades. Whether you're curious about West Texas' booming economy, cutting-edge oil tech, or just want to know why there's a coffee shop called "Boob Town," this episode has it all. Packed with fascinating insights, wild stories, and a touch of humor, it's a must-watch for anyone interested in energy, history, or just a good laugh. Dive in and discover the truth behind oil, answered by a real expert!

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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Permian Basin Overview
02:09 - Sub Basins Explained
04:01 - Santa Rita Well Insights
06:49 - Understanding Mineral Rights
11:05 - Global Oil Production Challenges
12:45 - Midland Schools Discussion
18:18 - Midland’s Systemic Issues
21:10 - Transitioning Back to the Permian
23:55 - Conventional vs Unconventional Oil
28:34 - Profitability of Old Wells
31:16 - Technology in the Oil Field
35:40 - Future of the Permian Basin
37:00 - Landman React
57:00 - Outro

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Revolutionizing Oil & Gas Completions with Data

collide. — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we welcome Lee Payne, Director of Sales and Marketing at Cold Bore Technology, for his first-ever podcast appearance, where he breaks down what “completions” really means in oil and gas, shares his unconventional path into the industry, and explores how data in completions has evolved from thumb drives and CDs to real-time, modern data platforms, along with why collaboration and community are becoming just as important as technology in today’s oilfield.

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Navigating the Complex World of Energy Law with Expert Insights

collide. — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with energy lawyers Lauren and Ashley to demystify energy law and trials, break down common misconceptions about lawsuits, and share practical advice on protecting yourself and your company, from smart communication habits and privilege concerns to how managers, employees, and leaders should navigate legal challenges in the energy industry.

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Microseismic 101: Turning Science into a Business

collide. — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with Dr. Peter Duncan, geophysicist and founder of MicroSeismic, to explore his journey from an early geology job in Newfoundland to building a company that helped shape the Shale era, unpack what microseismic is and how it differs from conventional seismic, and discuss its expanding applications from fracking and CO₂ sequestration to geothermal energy, all driven by a genuine curiosity and respect for the earth.

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Power Struggles: The Texas Grid and ERCOT's Role

collide. — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, Sydney and Julie are joined by industry expert Marshall Long to break down what’s really happening with ERCOT and the Texas grid, explaining how the deregulated market works, why ancillary services are critical to grid stability, and how large flexible loads like Bitcoin miners help balance supply and demand, while also clearing up common misconceptions about where payments come from and why the grid is far more complex than most people realize.

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From 3D to 4D: The Evolution of Seismic Data with Deborah Sacrey

collide. — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Energy 101, we sit down with veteran geologist Deborah Sacrey, who brings over 30 years of industry experience to a wide-ranging conversation on why seismic data is foundational to drilling, how the shift from 2D to 3D and soon 4D seismic is reshaping the industry, and the growing role machine learning plays in refining subsurface insights, while also touching on her consulting work, hurricane preparedness lessons from Harvey, and the importance of better public education around energy.

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Nuclear for Newbs

collide. — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with John Chaplin of Last Energy to break down how nuclear power really works, clear up common myths around fission, fusion, and reactor fuels, and explore the financial, political, and public-perception challenges facing the industry, while also diving into the so-called “nuclear renaissance,” Last Energy’s innovative approach, emerging use cases like data centers, and what the future of nuclear energy could look like.

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Getting Down and Nerdy on Frac Chems

collide. — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we’re joined by Kye Yocham of Fluid Energy to demystify frac chemicals, explaining how drilling mud and key additives work, how frac fluids have evolved from crosslinked gels to slickwater systems, why safety and environmental considerations drive modern chemical design, and how resources like FracFocus provide transparency into the chemicals used in today’s fracking operations.

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The Hidden Foundation: Why Geology is Vital for Energy Development

collide. — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Energy 101, we sit down with Andrew Muñoz of 4Cast to explore his path from geophysics to building software that transforms oil and gas project valuation, unpack why geology and seismic data are essential to understanding the subsurface, address common misconceptions about the energy industry, and highlight the critical role geologists and mentorship play in successful drilling operations.

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From Oilfields to the Boardroom: Navigating the Technological Revolution in Energy

collide. — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0700

This week on Energy 101, we sit down with Hema Prapoo, Microsoft’s Worldwide Oil and Gas Leader, to discuss her journey from field engineering to tech leadership, how real-time data and emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are reshaping energy, why collaboration between energy, tech, and policy is essential to solving the energy trilemma, and the growing importance of pairing digital skills with human strengths, while also touching on sustainability, mentorship, and maintaining work-life balance.

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No Transition Without Transmission

collide. — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:50:33 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we’re joined by Reilly from Arbo to unpack the often-overlooked world of energy regulation and grid infrastructure, exploring how Arbo turns permitting and transmission data into actionable intelligence, the current state of the power grid, why transmission bottlenecks and siting issues slow projects for years, and how politics, NIMBYism, and permitting reform all shape the future of the energy transition.

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Show Me The Money: The Power Of Investing In Energy

collide. — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with investment veteran Sean Maher, co-founder of Third Gear Investments, to explore how the energy market fits into broader investment strategies, the evolution of the energy sector, the trade-offs between investing in startups versus established companies, when it makes sense to go public, and common misconceptions about energy, while also sharing practical advice for first-time investors navigating the space.

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Demystifying Bitcoin's Energy Consumption with Lisa Hough

collide. — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Lisa Hough, the Queen of Bitcoin joins as a special guest to discuss the connection between Bitcoin and energy consumption. Lisa shares her background in the energy business and explains that while Bitcoin uses energy, it accounts for less than 0.1 percent of worldwide energy production. This episode highlights the innovative aspects of the Bitcoin ecosystem and its potential for adoption by energy companies, the importance of onshore energy production for national security, and challenges the narrative of using less energy, arguing that it is essential for success and development.

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From Artist To Roughneck: How To Get Started On A Drilling Rig

collide. — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:17:45 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with Brett Chell, the unconventional and artistic CEO of Cold Bore Technology, to unpack his unlikely path from artist to oilfield leader, the realities of life on drilling rigs, the work ethic that defines the industry, and how Cold Bore’s technology is modernizing operations, while also touching on the role of LNG in global emissions reduction and the need to better connect energy, technology, and politics.

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Exploring Downstream + Petrochemicals

collide. — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:39:34 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, Tara and Will from ProLytX take us inside downstream oil and gas operations, highlighting the importance of safety in petrochemical facilities, the often-overlooked connection between energy and everyday consumer products, ongoing sustainability and recycling challenges, the industry’s major role in Gulf Coast job creation, and a few personal stories from their own experiences in the field.

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Geothermal is the Answer

collide. — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:06:30 -0700

Energy 101 class is back in session as geothermal expert Joe Batir joins us to break down what geothermal energy is, how it works, and why it’s one of the most reliable, dispatchable baseload renewables, covering its history, recent resurgence, costs, global capacity, challenges, future potential, and the powerful synergies between geothermal and oil and gas, including how existing wells can be repurposed for geothermal production.

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From Non-Profit to Product Champion with Jennifer Stewart

collide. — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:54:38 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, we sit down with Jennifer Stewart, who takes us through her unique path to the oil and gas industry - starting from non-profit work, moving on to data analytics, and eventually mastering OpenWells as a product champion. We also discuss the significance of educating the public on the industry.

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Funkin Up O&G Sales

collide. — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:12:31 -0800

Our fellow Wildcatter Jeremy Funk joins us on Energy 101 to break down what sales really looks like in the oil and gas industry, sharing how he got started, how technology is changing O&G sales, the difference between being a trusted partner versus a pushy salesperson, why long-term relationships matter, and what’s happening in energy innovation out of Denver, plus a rapid-fire round to wrap it up.

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A Roughneck Does What?

collide. — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:26:32 -0800

In this episode of Energy 101, our DW resident roughneck, Fracslap, breaks down what it really takes to do one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, sharing firsthand insight into the risks, grit, and realities of life in the oilfield.

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Bullish on Bitcoin

collide. — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:38:33 -0800

This week on Energy 101, Justin Ballard, the Bitcoin Lawyer, gives us a clear 101 on bitcoin, breaking down how bitcoin mining can expand access to power in developing countries, reduce oil and gas emissions by using flared gas, and eliminate wasted renewable energy by putting excess solar and wind power to work.

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Behind the Scenes Part Two: Unfiltered on Energy 101

collide. — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:20:00 -0800

Consider this your warning, this episode of Energy 101 is a little out of control (just kidding… kind of), as we go fully behind the scenes to talk New Year’s resolutions, what we’re excited about at DW in 2023, office icks, and plenty of unfiltered chaos, including a moment you’ll have to listen to believe, featuring a questionable attempt at doing the splits.

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Is it Data or Data?

collide. — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0800

This week on Energy 101, Sydney and Jules are joined by DW’s resident Rad Dad, John, and guest Bobby Neelon to talk all things data, covering Bobby’s path from high school math teacher to data analytics engineer, why mineral rights matter, how data technology in oil and gas has evolved over the past decade, and why data is now critical to every energy business, capped off with a rapid-fire round.

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Electrify or Die

collide. — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 12:34:04 -0800

Anup, the brains behind Pangaea Charging, has made it his mission to bring EV charging stations to every corner of the commercial world. From apartment buildings to grocery stores, Anup’s got you covered. And even if you’re just looking for a charger for your single-family home, he’s happy to help out there too. His chargers work with any type of electric vehicle and have those fancy universal plugs. Before starting Pangaea Charging, Anup dabbled in the world of marketing and even did a stint in sales at an oil exploration company and Google. But it was his love for the environment and the future of transportation that ultimately led him to his true passion - bringing convenient EV charging to the masses.

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Get Schooled on Midstream

collide. — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:49:15 -0800

Sydney and Jules sit down with Vicki Knott, CEO and co-founder of CruxOCM, to get a crash course on midstream, covering her background on the Keystone Pipeline, how automating control room operations improves safety, why pipelines are critical to energy infrastructure, and wrapping up with a rapid-fire round.

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Behind the Scenes at DW

collide. — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:40:37 -0800

In this episode of Energy 101, we turn on the cameras and give you a raw, behind-the-scenes look at everyday life at DW, wrapping up Fuze, reading mean reviews, talking about what the team is excited for next, breaking down perception versus reality, and, of course, taking on the Spicy Gummy Bear Challenge.

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Do We Need to Decrease Energy Consumption?

collide. — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:09:37 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, Julie and Sydney sit down with Magy Avedissian of QRI to talk energy consumption, her journey from petroleum engineering in California to living in Europe, why Americans rarely discuss reducing energy use, the balance between supply and demand, and practical tips anyone can use to cut their energy consumption.

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Galactic Viceroy on Energy 101

collide. — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:47:27 -0700

Welcome to the first-ever crossover episode of Energy 101 and Chuck Yates Needs a Job, where we sit down with Chuck Yates to break down the basics of the Inflation Reduction Act, swap stories about being starstruck by Bret Michaels, and hear Chuck’s all-time most embarrassing moment, you won’t want to miss it.

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WTF is Wireline?

collide. — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:28:14 -0700

In this week’s episode of **Energy 101**, Flipping the Barrel co-founder Massiel Diez breaks down what wireline actually is, shares how she got into oil and gas, her experience working as a field engineer, what it’s really like being a woman in the field, and how she ultimately made the transition into sales.

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Discovering Tech in Oil and Gas

collide. — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:12:49 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, Diana Grauer breaks down technology readiness levels, explaining how the energy industry determines which technologies are ready for real-world deployment and which still need testing before they can scale.

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Oil and Gas 101: The Basics [Without Technical Terms]

collide. — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:29:49 -0700

In this episode of Energy 101, Justin Gauthier clears up why we can’t actually dig all the way to China, while also explaining why oil and gas still matter and why access to energy is a privilege many people take for granted.

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What are renewables?

collide. — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:29:29 -0700

This week on Energy 101, Kay McCall of the Renewable Energy Alliance joins us to break down the basics of renewable energy and help us better understand how renewables fit into today’s energy landscape.

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Welcome to Energy 101

collide. — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:53:19 -0700

Wondering how you ended up here? So are we, just kidding. This is the very first episode of Energy 101, where we introduce ourselves and kick off our mission to raise the world’s energy IQ, so bear with us as first-time podcasters while we work out the kinks.

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