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Welcome to The Crude Cast, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the oil and gas industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or exploring the industry for the first time, our podcast offers a unique window into the diverse roles, challenges, and opportunities within this dynamic field.
In each episode, we dive deep into:
- Expert Interviews: Conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and experts who share their knowledge and experiences on effective communication, teamwork, and leadership.
- Real-World Stories: Relatable accounts from the field that highlight the essential soft skills needed to thrive in the oil and gas sector.
- Educational Insights: Practical advice and strategies for improving collaboration, navigating tough conversations, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Industry Exploration: Discover the varied and often overlooked roles within the industry, and gain insights into how each contributes to the broader picture.
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain by showcasing the people and processes that make the oil and gas industry tick. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, learn about new opportunities, or simply enjoy engaging stories, The Crude Cast has something for you.
Subscribe and join us on this journey as we uncover the rich tapestry of the oil and gas world, one story at a time.
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Send us Fan Mail Marty Anderson has spent more than 40 years in welding, inspection, and nondestructive testing. In this episode, Marty breaks down what NDT is, why qualified inspectors matter, how automation and AI are changing the field, and why integrity is critical when your job is determining whether equipment is safe. We also talk about the shortage of NDT technicians, career opportunities, and how young people can get started in the industry. Reach out to Marty here: linkedin.com/in/ma...
Send us Fan Mail Take a moment to rate and review—it helps us reach more listeners like you. Jack Balagia went from representing energy companies as a young lawyer to serving as Vice President and General Counsel of ExxonMobil. Today, he is helping prepare the next generation of energy professionals. Jack joins Travis on The Crude Cast to discuss his work as Executive Director of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center at the University of Texas at Austin and the Center’s multidisciplina...
Send us Fan Mail How do you go from driving a cement truck at Halliburton to becoming one of the energy industry's most respected consultants? In Episode #49 of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with Dan Arthur, President and CEO of ALL Consulting, to discuss a career that spans Halliburton, the U.S. EPA, global consulting, and decades of solving complex energy challenges. Dan shares lessons learned from the field, why hands-on experience matters, the evolution of hydraulic fracturing, produce...
Send us Fan Mail Jay Young, CEO of King Operating and author of The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing, joins The Crude Cast to explain how oil and gas investing works, what makes a project valuable, and why deal structure, geology, engineering, operations, and investor trust all matter. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.kingoperating.com/ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you enjoy the show, take a moment to rate and review—it helps us reach more listeners like you. 📢 Join the Conversation! Want to share your ...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis McCaughey talks with Jace Graham about mineral rights, royalty interests, and how mineral deals work in the oil and gas industry. Jace explains the difference between mineral rights, royalty interests, non-participating royalty interests, overriding royalties, and working interests in clear terms. He also discusses how title, ownership history, landwork, and relationships affect mineral transactions, along with why trust and transpare...
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