Category: ben

  • People Getting Electricity for the First Time | Ep 24

    Shia and Kennedy talk about how people in developing nations are bringing electric power to life’s necessities for the very first time. Hosts Kennedy Vital and Shia Brown are students at the International Business & Marketing Academy at William B. Travis High School in Richmond, Texas. Together they cover energy-related topics that impact every day life. Brought…

  • Challenges of Grid Reliability in the Energy Transition w/Dr. Scott Tinker | Ep 23

    Shia and Kennedy sit down with Dr. Scott Tinker, a geologist and energy expert, as he shares his background and experiences in the energy field. Dr Scott Tinker is the director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, professor at The University of Texas at Austin, Chairman of the Switch Energy…

  • Exclusive Interview w/ Racer Memo Gidley | Ep. 22

    Kennedy, Shia, and Mark chat with racer Memo Gidley to talk about his journey in racing and pursuing one’s dreams! Hosts Kennedy Vital and Shia Brown are students at the International Business & Marketing Academy at William B. Travis High School in Richmond, Texas. Together they cover energy-related topics that impact every day life. Brought to you…

  • Mad Libs! | Ep 21

    Kennedy and Shia play some Mad Libs about energy. Hosts Kennedy Vital and Shia Brown are students at the International Business & Marketing Academy at William B. Travis High School in Richmond, Texas. Together they cover energy-related topics that impact every day life. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the…

  • Robert Bryce on energy mix and lifting people out of poverty | Ep 20

    Shia talks with renowned author, journalist and speaker Robert Bryce about the importance of diverse energy mixes and the shortcomings of a purely renewable energy future. Robert emphasizes the need for abundant, reliable, and affordable energy for all, as expensive energy disproportionately affects the poor and middle class.  The conversation covers various themes related to the energy…

  • Oil and Gas Around the World | Ep 19

    Hello fellow humans! In this episode we talk about just what the title says —oil and gas around the world. Thanks guys for listening and we will catch y’all in the next one. This episode of The BEN Show discusses oil and gas production and consumption around the world. It explores how different countries approach these…

  • The Gush and the Glimmer | Ep 18

    Hey y’all! We hope everyone in Houston has recovered from the hurricane. In this episode we talk about the global and socio-economic impact of oil and gas—both the good and the bad. Hosts Kennedy Vital and Shia Brown are students at the International Business & Marketing Academy at William B. Travis High School in Richmond, Texas. Together…

  • When Oil Spills: Delving into Rig Types, Operations, and Environmental Catastrophes | Ep 17

    Listen as we discuss different types of oil rigs and how they’re used. We take a deep dive of the pros and cons while learning things along the way! We made sure to include all links in the description if y’all want to check that out. And answer this question… would you donate your hair…

  • It’s Not All Fun and Games | Ep 16

    Shia and Kennedy look at what it takes to power our gaming habits and what it might mean for the future. They cover things like data center energy consumption, GPUs, plastic, environmental impact, and connections between oil and gas and the sports industry. Hosts Kennedy Vital and Shia Brown are students at the International Business &…

  • Positive Energy Part 2: A Realistic View for Our Future | Ep 15

    Continuing from last week, Shia and Kennedy talk with energy leader Mike Howard about global energy needs and the future of traditional energy sources. Hosts Kennedy Vital and Shia Brown are students at the International Business & Marketing Academy at William B. Travis High School in Richmond, Texas. Together they cover energy-related topics that impact every day life. Brought…