Category: _episode

  • Amazing AI-Powered Personalized Outreach that Works! Plus New Sponsor | Ep 103

    In this episode, we explore how kaarvi.ai is revolutionizing sales and marketing in the oil and gas industry through AI-driven personalized outreach, lead scoring, and real-time analytics. It’s so good that it fooled Mark completely, leading him to developing a relationship with their CEO and bringing them onboard as a new sponsor. Discover how this…

  • Oil and Gas This Week | Aug 23 2026 | Ep 411

    Sponsored by NavVis – Laser Scanning Solutions & Digital Twin Technology Equinor Targets 15 Million Tons of LNG as Qatar Exports Stay Blockedhttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Equinor-Targets-15-Million-Tons-of-LNG-as-Qatar-Exports-Stay-Blocked.html Japanese Refiners Rush for Oman Crude After Saudi Pipeline Shutdownhttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Japanese-Refiners-Rush-for-Oman- Crude-After-Saudi-Pipeline-Shutdown.html Libya Threatens Force Majeure as Oil Guards Shut Fieldshttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Libya-Threatens-Force-Majeure-as-Oil-Guards-Shut-Fields.html How Refinery Upgrades At Marathon Petroleum Stock Have Changed Its Investment Storyhttps://simplywall.st/stocks/us/energy/nyse-mpc/marathon-petroleum/news/how-refinery-upgrades-at-marathon-petroleum-stock-have-chang…

  • The Benefits of Turbine to Electrification with Andrea Meroni | ABB | Ep 246

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir speaks with Andrea Meroni, Segment Leader – Turbine Electrification at ABB Motion. He discusses the transformative potential of electrifying large turbines used in heavy industry, exploring the technical, economic, and environmental benefits of this shift. We delve into real-world examples,…

  • The Power of Workplace Well-Being in the Oil & Gas Industry with Chris Cummings | Ep 375

    Russell joins OGGN colleague, Daniel Radabaugh, host of the Global Energy Recon Podcast and Co-Founder, CEO of One Shot Growth. In this episode, they go “across the pond” to explore the critical link between mental health, safety, and organizational performance in high-risk industries like oil and gas. Their guest is Chris Cummings, a global wellbeing…

  • When to Say No to a Deal and Toxic Customers | Ep 102

    In this episode, Mark LaCour and Matt Bertram explore when to say no to deals, how to offboard toxic customers, and strategies for better sales and client management. They share practical tips on scope creep, communication red flags, pricing negotiations, and maintaining professionalism to build healthier business relationships. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest…

  • From Roomba to Right-of-Way: Yarbo Isn’t Just a Rugged Outdoor Robot. It’s a Time Machine | Ep 64

    GUEST:James Asbury Links:https://oggn.com/connected-workers/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewchrostowski/www.x.com/@ConnectedAndrewhttps://oggn.com/https://www.yarbo.comhttps:// www.asburyequipment.com Summary:The Roomba already mapped your living room. Yarbo is starting to map the driveway, the pad, and the pipeline right-of-way. That’s Episode 64 of The Connected Workers Podcast with James Asbury—stonemason, oil-and-gas news entrepreneur, and Yarbo dealer in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.Oilfield sites don’t have spare people for herbicide, washdown, sidewalks, and…

  • From Drilling Engineering to Drones and AI in Oil and Gas | Ep 358

    DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Elena Melchert interviews Michael Lowder, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Percepto, about the latest advancements in drone automation and AI for oil and gas asset inspection. They explore how these technologies improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making in the energy industry. Recorded live at the 2026 Energy, Drones, and Robotics Conference, The Woodlands, TX…

  • Conference Participation with Molly Turko and Edith Miller | Ep 245

    Sponsored by ABB – Helping industries outrun leaner and cleaner. SummaryIn this episode, Joe Batir hosts co-chairs of the 2026 IMAGE conference, Molly Turko and Edith Miller. They discuss the evolution of energy conferences, the importance of volunteering, and how societies can make a broader societal impact. They share insights on adapting to industry changes,…

  • International Safety Leadership with Simon Antonio Padilla Vega | Ep 374

    In this episode, we explore safety leadership across multicultural environments in the oil and gas industry. Our guest, Simon Antonio Padilla Vega, shares over 20 years of experience working in complex, high-risk offshore operations in Venezuela, Suriname, Trinidad, and Colombia. Tune in for practical insights on process safety, human performance, and leveraging technology in safety…

  • Can You Charge a Battery With Lightning? | Ep 53

    Sponsored by Magney-Grande – Your ESP Longevity Experts The Brave Little Toaster made it look easy: get struck by lightning, hook it up to a dead car battery, and boom fully charged. But could that actually work? In this episode, Kaden dives into the science of lightning to find out what would really happen if…