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Navigating the Challenges of Produced Water | Ep 99
Russell Stewart interviews Laura Capper, the president and CEO of Energy Makers Advisory Group, focusing on the challenges and opportunities surrounding produced water in the oil and gas industry. This is part one on the evolution of water management, the complexities of water quality, the historical context of regulations, and the environmental impacts of oil…
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Robots, Drones, and Good Vibes in The Woodlands | EP 29
We hit the ground running at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit in The Woodlands, Texas, where innovation takes flight (and sometimes rolls on wheels). In this episode, we chat with pioneers in the field: from autonomous mower operators reshaping industrial maintenance, to cutting-edge aerial drone surveyors mapping the future. We even catch up with…
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Harnessing AI for Sales Success | Ep 71
In this conversation, Mark LaCour and Matthew Bertram discuss the transformative role of AI in sales and marketing. They explore practical applications of AI, including account-based selling, cold calling, and sales coaching, emphasizing the importance of leveraging data and technology to improve efficiency and drive results. They mention the two-hour workshop they’re putting on for…
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Oil and Gas This Week | July 2 2025 | Ep 382
Sponsored by Cognite – https://www.cognite.com/en/ogpodcast Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/middle-east-tensions-put-investors-alert-weighing-worst-case-scenarios-2025-06-21 U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz and disrupting global oil flows https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/22/us-calls-on-china-to-prevent-iran-from-closing-strait-of-hormuz.html Iran oil doomsday in Hormuz may be more fear than reality https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/iran-oil-doomsday-hormuz-may-be-more-fear-than-reality-bousso-2025-06-22 Oil tanker market signals…
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Can a Nuclear Bomb Power a City? | 17
This definitely-not-30-second episode blasts off with Kaden pondering the question no one should be asking: could a nuclear bomb power your house? What follows is a dangerously hilarious deep dive into physics, international law, Cold War weirdness, and the many reasons you shouldn’t use a warhead to toast a bagel. From overripe atomic tomatoes (both…
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The Dark Side of The Sun | Ep 16
In this high-energy episode of Sparking Interest, host Kaden pulls back the shiny curtain on solar power to uncover its surprising flaws. From hard-to-recycle panels and land-hogging solar farms to dirty manufacturing secrets and global supply chain drama, this episode dives deep into the hidden costs of our favorite clean energy source — all with…
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Unlocking the Power of Distributed Energy Resources | Ep 185
In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions Podcast, host Joe Batir discusses the importance of distributed energy resources (DER) with Sage McLaughlin from REC Solar and Melody LaBella from Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San). They explore the multifaceted benefits of DERs beyond cost savings, including environmental impacts and energy resiliency. The conversation…
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A “First-Person Exploration” of the Future of AI in Oil and Gas – and Beyond | Ep 19
In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, Andrew Chrostowski and “Grace Grock” discuss the transformative impact of AI and AI agents in the oil and gas industry. They explore how AI enhances worker safety, boosts productivity, and integrates with IoT devices. The conversation covers the challenges of deploying AI in remote areas, the future…
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The Negative Impact of AI on Workplace Safety Training | Ep 98
In this conversation, Russell Stewart interviews Rob Day, Managing Director of Cognisense 360, about the challenges and implications of online safety training in the age of AI. They discuss the importance of proper training in risk management, the shortcomings of current online training methods, and how AI is changing the landscape of compliance and training…
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Inside the Energy Projects Conference – Conversations with Industry Leaders | Ep 29
On this episode of the Energy Trade Show Podcast, I’m on the floor at the Energy Projects Conference in Houston, where I caught up with CEOs and business development leaders who are driving innovation and strategy across the energy sector. From navigating project financing to scaling new technologies, these conversations dive into what’s next for…