Chuck Yates Got A Job

Jon Slominski, Founding AI Engineer at Collide, sits down with Chuck to break down what it actually takes to build AI that works inside a real oil and gas enterprise. From agent hierarchies that read and write across legacy systems, to a mapping interface that lets you chat your GIS data into shape, Jon shares what he's building, what wakes him up at 4am, and why the biggest unlock might still be the 90% of oil we haven't touched yet.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - Intro and Jon's background1:30 - How Collide has evolved since Jon joined4:00 - Agent hierarchy explained6:10 - The hard part: taking AI from POC to production9:30 - Auditable search and why citations matter10:00 - What Jon is most proud of11:20 - The mapping interface coming to Collide13:50 - What keeps Jon up at night16:50 - Using AI to unlock the 90% of oil still in the groundhttps://twitter.com/collide_aihttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/collide-ai.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

Most energy companies buying billion dollar assets get handed a stack of hard drives and have zero clue what's on them. Clay Branch, Technical Staff at Collide, joins Chuck to break down the unglamorous but absolutely critical work of document categorization, data extraction, and why clean reliable data is the real foundation of any AI strategy in oil and gas.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Clay's background and how he ended up at Collide1:34 The reality of energy data: hard drives, banker's boxes, and chaos4:47 Building document categorization tools from scratch8:52 Handling duplicates and the shared drive problem13:57 Why data reliability is the foundation of AI17:21 The last mile: getting from 80% to 100% accuracyhttps://twitter.com/collide_aihttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/collide-ai.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

TCU's energy internship program is back for round two and the results are kind of wild. What started as a summer experiment with business students who knew zero about oil and gas turned into kids giving no-notes presentations on legacy well economics in just ten weeks. Nikki Morris, Executive Director of TCU's Ralph Lowe Energy Institute, and Ryan Haggerty, Owner at RHR Oil and Gas, break down the field trips from Diamondback frac sites to 70 year old vertical wells, how AI is changing the game for young talent but still can't replace the crusty old timer making the final call, and why the industry's biggest problem with 150,000 orphan wells in Texas might need a proactive solution before Washington forces one.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Intro and field trip recap from Riot's bitcoin mining site to Corsicana2:45 First impressions of the oilfield and the stiletto boots story5:22 How students connected the dots seeing wells in person8:21 Why basic energy education is missing from schools10:30 Overview of TCU's energy programs and student workers13:00 How Ryan and Nikki connected through the Fort Worth chamber17:32 AI vs tribal knowledge and the great crew change debate19:07 The HEB data scientist story that shocked an operator21:48 Ryan's legacy well project and what the students discovered25:14 The pyramid of problem solving and where AI fits28:40 What's next for the students and the upcoming TCU Energy Symposium30:52 Nuclear energy gaining traction with SMRs and molten salt reactors34:02 The orphan well crisis and incentivizing proactive plugging37:28 Where to find Ryan and Nikkihttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Canisius Rozario left a multi-billion dollar company managing 300 people to become employee number 12 at Collide. The CTO role at a seed-stage startup came with anxiety, stress, and constant noise about every new AI tool dropping daily. But it also came with the opportunity to build something real in an industry that solves actual problems, where bad answers don't just cost money, they kill people. Chuck and Canisius break down what it actually takes to go from a ChatGPT wrapper to enterprise-grade AI infrastructure, why oil and gas professionals are more impressive than tech bros, and how they're building models trained specifically on petroleum engineering exams. The team went from six months to build a pilot to days, and they're just getting started.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - How Jimmy's dad helped recruit the CTO03:25 - The recruiter pitch that almost missed the mark05:27 - Why a 2.5 hour Sunday call changed everything08:21 - Learning AI by building it in the hardest vertical11:27 - The most important hire Colin ever made13:09 - Recruiting AWS, Microsoft, and Candy Crush engineers17:03 - From miniature model to actual infrastructure19:15 - Why clients ask "what's your software stack?"21:14 - The upside-down map incident on day three24:02 - What startup anxiety actually feels like27:05 - Why shiny object syndrome kills execution29:07 - Six months to a month to weeks to days31:22 - Oil and gas people are the best on the planet35:25 - Controlling drill bits thousands of miles away37:33 - The rubber meets the road next three months40:15 - Building platforms clients can build on43:00 - Principal-to-principal sales versus employee sales47:13 - Team breakdown: the superstars running 100x faster51:20 - Jazz and the haunted Skirvin Hotel story53:32 - Training models on petroleum engineering exams55:36 - Zero critical vulnerabilities on penetration testinghttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Most companies talk about AI strategy but freeze when it's time to actually implement. Collin McLelland shares how one E&P CEO cut through the noise by focusing on small, tangible wins—like automating regulatory filings that saved 1200 engineering hours. The real insight? Stop chasing sexy AI projects and start with workflows that deliver immediate ROI. Once teams see quick wins, adoption spreads fast and sophistication builds naturally.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - The AI strategy question every executive is asking00:45 - Why big companies struggle to start with AI01:39 - Start small: the $1M savings approach02:20 - Real example: automating regulatory filings saves 1200 hours02:39 - Why companies chase sexy AI projects instead of practical wins03:07 - How sophistication builds through successive applications03:58 - Reimagining workflows: focus on outputs, not processes04:58 - The foundation: get your data house in order first05:50 - Pattern recognition: where the real home runs happenhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Catching yourself rereading last year’s VC emails while you’re back in Silicon Valley is a pretty good way to realize how wild the last 12 months have been. Colin, Chuck, Canisius, and Todd break down how Collide AI is turning fast POCs into real production workflows, why change management is the actual moat, and how a stacked forward deployed team plus community driven distribution is setting up 2026 to be the year everything scales.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 Product market fit jokes and kickoff00:28 VC email flashback and velocity01:29 Forward deployed model and AI first mindset02:18 Sam Texas and AI coding shift04:04 What AI first actually means06:18 Not just podcast bros anymore07:00 AI breaks silos across the business08:21 Doglegs example and incentives09:57 Change management is the advantage10:18 Client story and regulatory filings win12:42 Selling outcomes not hype13:36 Building the FTE team and faster delivery16:24 AI strategy as workflow ROI first18:26 Grok as a thought partner and GPU cluster20:15 Shale revolution mindset parallel22:29 Recruiting, software DNA, and stacked team26:16 Content and community as a recruiting engine29:11 Distribution flywheel in the real world30:22 Team distribution vs product debate32:32 2026 is the scaling year34:02 Community platform finally clicking36:09 Building the community platform the hard way39:20 Scaling clients, POCs, and production41:09 Why mom and pops matter41:55 Energy demand tailwinds and macro impact44:44 One word answer for next year: scale45:20 POC to production cycle time focus47:12 Scaling tech, sales, and financing49:45 Moving at AI speed story50:14 Raising capital and building serious software52:56 Collide as the operator layer vision54:02 Gratitude and community over everythinghttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Collide basically did its own Spotify Wrapped and the punchline is simple: the community doubled, the conversations got more technical, and the team got way clearer on what Collide is now and where it’s headed. Crystal, Todd, Jacob, and Sydney walk through 2025 stats, why events evolved, how Energy 101 came back, what university partnerships unlocked, why Collider AI took a pause, and the platform upgrades and community goals lined up for 2026.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 Collide Wrapped setup 00:24 Why an energy specific platform works 01:29 LinkedIn fatigue and the Collide vision 02:55 Community calls and Power Hours 03:33 Member growth stats 04:26 2025 output highlights 05:04 Events evolved and ETN sunset 09:38 What members missed most 10:28 Energy 101 comeback 13:24 University partnerships 18:56 Student field trip recap 21:49 Talent pipeline and students 25:24 Collider AI update 29:31 Gamification and Dog House 33:02 Platform UX roadmap 33:48 2026 goals and favorite moments 42:02 Wrap and thankshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Collide AI 2025 Wrapped Part 1 turns into a real talk on why forward deployed engineers win where AI pilots stall, with Michael Cortez, John, and Nick Smart swapping war stories from completions, geophysics, and the startup trenches while they map out how Collide Enterprise moves past basic chat tools into search plus workflows that actually hold up in the real world.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 Setup and intros 00:45 Michael’s path and joining Collide 01:59 Nick’s background and role shift 03:08 Collide Enterprise vs community 04:16 Search, RAG, and workflow evolution 06:31 Why out of the box AI falls short 08:41 Time savings and real work focus 11:39 Single source of truth vision 13:16 Small teams scaling bigger assets 17:18 AI adoption vs past tech hype 19:26 Digital transformation missing link 20:20 Why FDEs make pilots work 23:36 Biggest learnings this year 31:52 What’s next in 2026 38:57 Bold predictions for 3 to 5 years 47:37 Fine tuned models teaser and wraphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcattershttps://app.collide.io/content/RprbJAD

H2S gets the Hollywood treatment, and let’s just say reality has some thoughts. The crew tears into how *Landman* portrays one of the oilfield’s most dangerous hazards, separating legit risks from TV-level exaggeration based on real-world experience. Along the way, the conversation veers into iconic Billy Bob Thornton one-liners, unhinged family drama, and the kind of business chaos that makes the show wildly entertaining, even when it stretches the truth. Equal parts industry reality check and group chat-style commentary, it’s honest, funny, and exactly how people who’ve actually been around the patch talk about this stuff.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. https://twitter.com/nimblephattyhttps://twitter.com/LandmanLifehttps://twitter.com/NewsFinOilhttps://twitter.com/Landmannery00:00 - Intro00:27 - H2S Safety06:32 - Maria Character Analysis06:42 - Ariana Character Insights10:22 - Allie Larter's New House Tour11:33 - Goldman Sachs & Morgan Stanley Loans17:35 - Matt & Warden Discuss Andy Garcia22:10 - The Snow Cone Scene Breakdown23:50 - Rebecca's Plane Ride Experience26:15 - Snakes Only Deal with Snakes Concept28:05 - Demi Moore at Monty's Grave31:10 - Final Thoughts on Episode34:00 - Weekend Wrap-Uphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Chuck, Matt, Gates, and Boar got together to unpack “Landman” Season 2, Episode 2, and it turned into the perfect mix of oilfield therapy session and comedy hour, calling out the ridiculous drilling logic, roasting Cooper’s disastrous money moves, and laughing through the show’s dramatic family moments. They riff on everything from cartoon-level oilfield economics to cartel side hustles and legal chaos, plus one absolutely unhinged analogy comparing modern extraction to a Whataburger milkshake. And of course, the infamous “sins of the father” moment sparks plenty of debate. If you’re into oil and gas or just love watching a good TV meltdown get dissected by people who actually know the industry, this breakdown hits the spot.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. https://twitter.com/nimblephattyhttps://twitter.com/LandmanLifehttps://twitter.com/NewsFinOilhttps://twitter.com/Landmannery00:00 - Intro00:24 - Cooper's Character Analysis02:12 - Opening Montage Breakdown04:00 - Cooper’s Financial Situation Explained07:53 - Breakfast Burritos Scene Discussion08:41 - Man Camp Insights10:53 - Tommy vs The DJ Showdown13:18 - Demi Moore's Cameo14:01 - Rebecca's Role in the Episode19:58 - Cooper's Deal Unpacked27:50 - Best Relationship Advice from the Show29:10 - Episode Recap and Highlights29:48 - Final Thoughts on the Episode34:30 - Thanksgiving Reflections36:00 - Oil District Overviewhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Bill Arend from Microsoft and Canisius Rozario, CTO of Collide, talk through the messy reality of deploying AI in oil and gas—why most E&Ps have gone all-in on cloud, how data security actually works when you're not training models on customer data, and why multi-cloud strategies are dying out. They dig into deployment models across SMBs and enterprise NOCs, the build-versus-buy trap that keeps operators stuck, and why agents managing other agents might be the wildest thing happening in five years. Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - Introductions and background2:45 - Cloud versus on-prem decision factors today6:12 - How Microsoft scales compute for AI workloads8:30 - Data security and customer data segregation13:18 - Deployment models across SMB and enterprise clients18:45 - Why Azure is positioned for energy sector AI24:02 - Why can't companies just use Copilot themselves28:16 - Data security risks with quantum computing31:40 - Multi-cloud strategies and resiliency concerns37:25 - Data ownership and extraction costs42:10 - Crystal ball question on agents managing agentshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Aurian Norouzi from Kraken Oil & Gas walks through how they're using Collide to stop manually hunting through gas gathering agreements buried in file folders. He breaks down the acreage dedication problem, how they're automating stripper well applications to North Dakota, and why building third-party volume forecasts used to mean staring at maps and manually typing section-township-range data into Excel. Nick Smart from Collide explains how they iterated on chunk sizes and result limits to make the answers actually useful, and where GIS integration could let Kraken visualize dedication overlays without bugging their one GIS analyst.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - Introductions and Aurian's background at Kraken2:15 - What the midstream contract search looked like before Collide5:40 - Sample questions on acreage dedications8:30 - User engagement and iteration process12:45 - Stripper well application automation workflow18:20 - Third party forecasting tool and mapping integrations24:35 - Using GIS files instead of manually parsing PDFs28:50 - How faster forecasts improve midstream negotiations31:40 - Visualizing dedication maps and contract overlays35:10 - Current search functionality and real use caseshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Buck Crum from Winn Resources talks through how production ops runs lean and why that makes AI tools critical for smaller operators. He breaks down using Collide for well search to pull operational histories in seconds instead of burning a third of his day hunting through documents, and where he wants it to go next, diagnostic help, probing questions, and eventually a "Pumperbot" that pumpers can talk to in the field. Michael Cortez from Collide walks through the difference between finding information and actually using it, and why voice-to-text could capture the tribal knowledge that never makes it onto paper. Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - Introductions and backgrounds2:30 - Production ops budgets versus drilling capex5:15 - How Buck uses well search at Winn Resources9:40 - Finding information versus using information12:20 - Diagnostic piece and technical library needs17:45 - AI as a thought partner suggesting next steps20:10 - Staying lean while acquiring more assets24:35 - How pumpers would interact with Collide in the field29:50 - Tribal knowledge and voice-to-text recording34:20 - Capturing facility-specific knowledge that never gets documentedhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Todd Bush, COO of Collide, walks through real-world AI use cases beyond the hype—how operators are automating routine tasks like production alerts, capturing tribal knowledge before the crew change wipes it out, and optimizing capital deployment for equipment placement. He breaks down the regulatory filing workflow across Texas and North Dakota, why the non-op side is ripe for automation because teams run so lean, and how MCP servers let you query WellView and SCADA systems directly without building custom integrations. Plus the game plan for starting small on focused assets and expanding into five to ten use cases by Q1. Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - Introduction and the MIT study fake news3:20 - Three legs of the stool for AI value7:45 - Routine tasks and tribal knowledge capture12:30 - Intelligent orchestration across departments16:40 - Regulatory filings and compliance workflows21:15 - Mapping integration and spatial data questions26:50 - Non-op agent and revenue statement automation31:40 - Start small and focus on specific outcomes34:20 - Emissions control and flaring permits discussionhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

John Argo, asset manager at Continental Resources, breaks down the groundbreaking LifesAIver initiative, a multi-company effort to use AI for preventing workover rig fatalities. He walks through how six operators and service companies pooled data to create AI tools that give crews personalized safety insights before they hit the rig. Argo also shares Continental's perspective on recovery factors, why the U.S. is getting less than 20% of known oil out of the ground, and how AI could unlock massive reserves everyone's leaving behind. Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - John's background and path to Continental Resources5:12 - What sparked the LifesAIver safety initiative11:47 - How six competitors agreed to share data16:23 - The AI competition structure and selection process22:58 - What version one of the tool will actually do28:41 - Field crew feedback that surprised everyone31:15 - U.S. energy production versus 2003 predictions38:02 - Why recovery factors in oil and gas are so low44:36 - Open source collaboration versus competitive advantage51:18 - Harold Hamm's origin story at Continentalhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Bobby Neelon and John Kalfayan from Collide break down the messy reality of getting data ready for RAG, why PDFs are dumpster fires for unstructured data, how extraction changes depending on whether you're dealing with drilling surveys or handwritten logs, and why chunking strategy matters more than people think. They walk through embeddings, vector databases, MCP servers for pulling external data without leaking internal info, and why good metadata and folder structure actually make AI deployments way easier. Plus the hard truth that AI isn't a silver bullet for bad data management and the crap-in-crap-out problem is getting worse because now it can hallucinate on top of the crap.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 - Introductions and RAG overview3:15 - Document identification and classification challenges8:40 - Extracting data from unstructured PDFs13:25 - Real world examples of messy data formats18:50 - OCR paired with vision models for extraction22:10 - Chunking strategies and when to use each26:35 - Embeddings and vector databases explained30:20 - MCP servers and external data integration35:45 - Getting data AI-ready with metadata and structure40:30 - Text-to-SQL approaches and database access44:15 - Handling duplicates and M&A data integration48:50 - How AI learns context over time53:40 - Why traditional data management matters more than everhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Demi Moore storms into *Landman* Season 2 like she owns the place, instantly shaking up the oil patch with a leadership style that’s equal parts steel and swagger. The tension snaps from the jump, boardrooms turning into battlegrounds, wildcatters taking big swings, and Cooper somehow leveling up in the most unexpected way. Tommy’s playing his own dangerous game, Sam Elliott shows up with that signature gravitas that makes every family moment hit harder, and the whole season moves with this “anything can happen” energy. It’s messy, bold, and addictive in the best way, with twists and dialogue sharp enough to cut through pipe.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. https://twitter.com/nimblephattyhttps://twitter.com/LandmanLifehttps://twitter.com/NewsFinOilhttps://twitter.com/LandmanneryCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:40 - Demi Moore’s Speech08:02 - Cooper’s Well16:14 - TCU19:35 - Demi Moore Insights21:36 - Sam Elliott's Journey23:55 - Sam Elliott’s Sunset Reflection26:25 - The Last Scene Analysis31:04 - Closing Thoughts32:52 - Final Thoughtshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI is shaking up oil and gas in all the best ways, and Todd Bush from Collide breaks it down like few can. He and Chuck dive into how automation is tackling tedious processes, think regulatory filings like W-10s and G-10s, and how AI is streamlining data extraction for mineral revenue statements. Todd shows off Collide’s enterprise AI system in action, revealing how it saves time, slashes costs, and helps operators make smarter, faster calls in the field. It’s a wild look at how machine learning is making oil and gas operations not just more efficient, but safer and a hell of a lot cooler.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:58 - How Todd and Chuck Met05:04 - Lessons from Selling AI Software09:42 - Selling Outcomes in AI14:05 - Automation of G10s and W10s17:00 - AI-Generated W10s Demo20:55 - No Human Involvement Required23:00 - Revenue Statement Extraction Demo27:25 - Where Does AI Stop?27:58 - Future of the AI Industry32:18 - AI as an Enhancement Tool32:50 - Automating Workflows for Strategic Time33:07 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Real-time frac data isn’t some future concept, it’s here, and it’s changing the way completions get done. Chuck Yates sat down with folks from ProFrac and Seismos to break down how AI, automation, and acoustic sensing are turning traditional fracking on its head. Matt Wilks and Panos Adamopoulos talk about ProPilot 2.0 and how closed-loop fracturing is giving operators instant feedback to fine-tune every stage. Then Larry Carroll and Steven Bourgoyne take it further, showing how machine learning and data-driven workflows are pushing completions toward adaptive, even autonomous, operations. From cutting costs to squeezing every drop of performance, this one’s a look at how the oilfield is starting to feel a lot more like sci-fi.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Introduction and On-Site Experience0:43 Frac Automation Evolution: From ProPilot to Real-Time Adaptation2:07 Seismos Partnership: Real-Time Subsurface Data and Closed Loop Fracturing5:05 Cost Savings vs Well Performance: What Real-Time Data Enables7:10 Breaking Down Engineering Silos with Real-Time Collaboration10:06 Supervised vs Unsupervised Closed Loop: Control and Customization14:01 Role of AI in Frac Operations and Data Management16:11 Case Study: Equipment Optimization and Millions Saved18:26 Adaptive Systems: AI + Physics-Based Measurement in Action20:49 Human Expertise in an AI World: Replacing or Enhancing?23:16 How the ProFrac–Seismos Partnership Came Together25:32 Looking Ahead: Fully Autonomous Fields and Future Inventory29:35 Frac Performance Measurement: Defining Good vs Bad33:11 Customer Collaboration: Building Prescriptive Completions Together36:40 Isolating Variables: Why Controlled Change Matters40:13 Real-World Results: Cost and Performance Improvements42:31 Future Roadmap: More Intelligent, Automated, Efficient Fracs45:33 Refracs and Unlocking More Value from Existing Wells47:07 Overcoming Customer Risk Aversion to Innovation49:06 True Partnerships: EMPs and Service Companies Working Together51:24 Rethinking Tribal Knowledge: AI as a Force Multiplier53:48 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

This episode is packed with big-picture energy talk and some seriously nerdy (but fun) data breakdowns. John Kalfayan from collide. and Chuck start with what’s really happening in oil and gas today before shifting into the challenges of putting AI to work in the field. From there, things get deep: contract dedications, what RAG actually means, how data chunking works, and the never-ending battle with duplicate info. We also weigh the costs of storage, querying, and running models, plus the tradeoffs between RAG and foundational models. If you’ve ever wondered about vector databases, data strategy, or just why we have a rant about sand, it’s all here. By the end, we hit on the human side too: education, privacy, and making sure the right people can access the right data.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:51 - Oil and Gas Industry Insights06:34 - AI Deployment Challenges09:12 - Contract Dedications Explained10:32 - Understanding RAG12:52 - What is RAG in Data Management13:43 - Data Chunking Techniques17:17 - Cost Considerations in Data18:03 - RAG vs Foundational Models19:21 - Vectorized Databases Overview23:47 - Managing Duplicate Data26:28 - Data Strategy Considerations28:24 - Sand Rant31:32 - Identifying Gaps in Data33:10 - The Cost of Storage33:56 - Effective Data Querying35:50 - AI Education and Awareness37:53 - Privacy Concerns with Language Models40:54 - Data Access and Availabilityhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI isn’t just a buzzword here, it’s reshaping how oil and gas gets work done. Collin McLelland breaks down what he’s building at collide, from tackling the nightmare of legacy systems to creating smarter, vertical AI tools that actually fit the industry. He and Chuck swap stories on why community and knowledge sharing matter as much as tech itself, how AI speeds up decisions and cleans up workflows, and what the future of jobs in energy might look like when machines and people work side by side. It’s equal parts practical advice, behind-the-scenes insight, and a good dose of Chuck’s trademark humor.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - What is Collide02:28 - The Catalyst for Collide04:26 - What is RAG08:56 - Collide vs. Clyde AI12:40 - Community Over Everything14:55 - Colin’s Wall Spacing Story17:05 - Collide Community19:57 - Clyde AI Enterprise Software24:34 - AI in Oil and Gas Today28:20 - AI: Correlations vs. Causations30:28 - AI and Questioning Techniques32:40 - Value of AI: Search and Correlations35:10 - What AI Can Do for You Today35:55 - What’s Next for Canopy37:08 - Future of Work Insights41:40 - Extracting Tribal Knowledge46:14 - Market Size of AI in O&G49:25 - Chuck Got a Jobhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Cemvita is taking microbes and turning them into an entirely new playbook for energy and manufacturing. Chuck sat down with CEO Moji Karimi and BioWell’s Paul Palmer to talk about how biology, AI, and genomics are teaming up to replace petrochemicals with bio-based alternatives. We’re talking everything from sustainable aviation fuel to biofertilizers to underground biorefineries that sound like science fiction but are already in motion. Along the way, they unpack how biomanufacturing could clean up supply chains, cut waste, and unlock new energy sources, all while building a circular bioeconomy that makes sustainability actually scalable. If you’ve ever wondered what the future looks like when bugs beat barrels, this one’s for you.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:32 - What is Zymergen02:37 - Real World Examples of Biomanufacturing05:52 - AI in Biomanufacturing Acceleration08:44 - Economics of Biomanufacturing14:04 - Company Overview and Operations18:19 - Microbiology Benefits in Oil and Gas23:47 - Contacting Doug26:10 - Current Biomanufacturing Market Size28:53 - Biodegradable Product Innovations30:30 - Nature-Inspired Technologies33:14 - Environmental Impact of Biomanufacturing38:00 - Future Trends in Biomanufacturing39:31 - What's Next for You40:50 - Bipartisan Support for Biomanufacturing43:15 - Contact Informationhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Why can’t the energy industry simply ‘Drill Baby Drill’ anymore? Chuck Yates and guest Roe Patterson, Managing Partner at Marauder Capital, break it all down in this insightful episode of the Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast. From falling rig counts and oil market challenges to the impact of government policies and the evolving role of natural gas, they explore why the industry is shifting gears. Roe shares invaluable insights into production constraints, technological advancements like AI, and the critical importance of balancing energy independence with global demand. Packed with humor, personal stories, and hard-hitting industry truths, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of energy. Don’t miss this candid conversation about what it takes to navigate the complexities of today’s energy landscape.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro02:49 - Current state of the oil and gas industry09:42 - Revitalizing the US oil industry16:26 - Role of DOE in supporting oil and gas18:30 - Power grid stress and energy reliability21:01 - Navigating the energy transition22:35 - Executive orders vs. legislative impact29:30 - Hindsight on the shale revolution30:40 - Future game-changing technologies in energy35:13 - AI's global impact on industries36:50 - Significance of natural gas in energy42:23 - Humorous oilfield anecdotes45:56 - Light-hearted stories from the industry47:30 - Klaus and father's offshore drilling tales51:15 - Success and its perception in business54:07 - Wisdom passed down from mentors54:51 - The perspective of experience in the industry58:40 - Learning valuable lessons from failure1:02:34 - Quizzing industry leaders during due diligence1:04:15 - Evaluating a management team effectively1:08:18 - Building a reputation in the oil industry1:10:50 - The importance of decisiveness in leadership1:12:18 - Wrapping Up the discussionhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Office flings, awkward disclosures, and dating policies gone sideways, Janell Zeug, Founder & CEO of P3 HR Solutions, unpacks the real stories that made HR sweat, including the infamous Coldplay incident. This episode is full of the kind of workplace drama that forces companies to rewrite the handbook, plus a look at how AI is creeping into HR decisions (for better or worse). We get into how different generations clash (and connect) at work, and what it actually takes to build a team that’s engaged, ethical, and not secretly dating in the breakroom.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:22 - Coldplay Scandal05:39 - AI Impact on Workforce11:32 - AI Applications in Oilfield14:02 - HR Policies for AI Integration18:18 - Innovation in Oil and Gas Industry26:00 - HR Challenges in Woke Era28:00 - Woke Movement's Impact on HR31:43 - Current Pitfalls in Business35:44 - Advice for Aspiring CEOs39:17 - Next Episode Preview43:48 - Contact Informationhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.io/https://www.facebook.com/collide.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcattershttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.social

Nuclear is back, baby! But there’s a catch: the world is hungry for uranium, and we're running short. Turns out, countries like China, India, and Saudi Arabia aren’t waiting around, they’re ramping up reactors faster than you can say "energy crisis." Small Modular Reactors (think mini but mighty) could totally flip the script on how we power cities, AI data centers, and your neighborhood coffee shop. Our guest knows the ins and outs of uranium investments, the weird logistics of mining, and why nuclear might just be the unsung hero of clean energy, controversial, sure, but impossible to ignore.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro02:06 - What is Uranium: Basics and Importance07:04 - Uranium Production Today: Current Trends08:00 - Uranium Enrichment: Process and Techniques12:39 - Uranium Market: Analysis and Insights17:27 - Cost Inflation: Impact on Uranium Industry20:51 - Talent Drain: Challenges in the Sector23:08 - Nuclear Energy Demand: Future Projections27:07 - Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Innovations in Nuclear31:50 - Uranium’s Role in the Energy Sector: Key Contributions37:48 - Uranium’s Role in the Military: Strategic Importance40:13 - How to Invest in Uranium: Tips and Strategies47:50 - Who Should Call You: Networking in the Industry48:35 - What About the Solar Panels: Comparing Energy Sources50:20 - What About the Nat Gas Guys: Industry Comparisons51:18 - Eric’s Final Thoughts: Closing Insightshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Family offices are rolling into the energy game in a big way, and Chuck sits down with a couple of guys who’ve been right in the thick of it. We’re talking old-money families, London power players, and some seriously savvy strategies, like continuation vehicles, that are flipping the script on traditional deals. Keith and Brad from Stephens Inc. break it all down: what’s drawing these investors to oil and gas (hint: it’s not just the money), why Europe’s cash is flowing stateside, and how the secondary basins are getting their glow-up. If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the curtain in today’s biggest mineral and royalty plays, this one peels it back.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:52 - Raising Money from Family Offices06:26 - FIRPTA Explained08:26 - Continuation Vehicles Overview19:08 - MAP Royalty Insights21:54 - Continuation Vehicle vs Going Public25:50 - Continuation Vehicle Process Explained28:30 - Family Office VDR Process31:08 - Timeline for Continuation Vehicles36:05 - Criteria for Mercury Call41:00 - Family Office Equity Strategies45:58 - A&D Market Trends49:10 - Scott Sheffield's Ranch Overview49:44 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcattersStephens’ Investment Banking Department personnel participated in this podcast solelyfor informational purposes. It is not a solicitation of any retail customer, it is not asolicitation, recommendation or offer to buy or sell any security and it does not provideinformation on which an investment decision to purchase or sell any securities could bebased. It does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets ordevelopments referred to in this podcast. Stephens has not independently verified anyinformation discussed in this podcast and does not guarantee that it is accurate orcomplete. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy,completeness, or correctness of any such information. To the full extent permitted bylaw, neither Stephens nor any other person accepts any liability whatsoever for anydirect, or indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from any use of theinformation discussed in this podcast. No subsequent publication or distribution of thispodcast shall mean or imply that any such information remains current at any time afterthe date the podcast was recorded. Stephens does not undertake to advise you of anychanges in any such information. Additional information is available upon request.Please assume that Stephens or its employees or affiliates at any time may hold long orshort positions in any of the securities mentioned, may sell or buy any such securities,may make a market in any such securities and may have conducted underwritings orprovided other investment banking services involving any of such securities.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker, or theperson(s) to whom such view or opinion is attributed, and do not necessarily reflect theopinions of Stephens or any other person or entity. Any expressions of opinion orforward-looking statements included in this podcast are based on information availableon the date the podcast was recorded, speak only as of such date and are subject tochange without notice. No assurance can be given that any of such opinions orstatements will prove correct.Nothing in this podcast should be viewed as accounting, tax, regulatory or legal advice;please contact your professional accounting, tax, regulatory or legal advisors for suchadvice.“Stephens” (the company brand name) is a leading family-owned investment firm thatincludes Stephens Inc. (member NYSE/SIPC), Stephens Investment ManagementGroup, LLC, Stephens Insurance, LLC, Stephens Capital Partners LLC and StephensEurope Limited (Registered office: 12 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9AB, Registerednumber 8817024), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.© 2025 Stephens

Energy deals are popping off left and right, and it’s shaking up the whole industry, so I grabbed a few friends who know the game better than anyone to talk shop. We broke down why all these mergers keep happening, how creative insurance strategies are giving companies more wiggle room, and where natural gas fits into this ever-changing picture. Plus, we got into some juicy topics like why AI is suddenly the hottest hire in energy, the real story behind ESG investing (hint: it might not be what you think), and even how big tech might soon be cozying up with natural gas. From sovereign wealth fund moves to the secrets of disciplined investing, we’re spilling all the inside tea on energy’s biggest shakeups.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:37 - M&A in Energy Sector02:48 - Insurance in M&A Transactions14:02 - Insurance Overview16:02 - Future Predictions21:00 - Natural Gas Market Insights21:20 - Impact of Middle Eastern Investment22:20 - Insurable Risks in Energy23:14 - Political Risk Insurance Explained25:08 - Gas Supply Insurance Strategies28:52 - Guest Introduction: Steve33:00 - AI's Impact on Industry35:48 - Current State of AI Technology38:28 - Closing Thoughtshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

She went from pre-med dreams to rocks and rigs and didn’t stop climbing. Nikki’s path took her from being the first in her family to graduate college to running the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute at TCU, with stops along the way in oilfields, private equity boardrooms, and global energy hubs. This episode is full of stories about pivoting careers, saying yes to wild opportunities, and mentoring the next wave of energy pros. She’s big on merging business sense with technical chops, tackling water issues, and rethinking how universities plug into the energy world. If you care about the future of hydrocarbons, AI in the patch, or what Texas energy looks like next, this one hits.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Crystal's Athletic Director Steal05:36 - Journey to TCU08:56 - Crystal's Entry into Oil and Gas11:01 - Chuck's Best Plains Exploration Story13:15 - Chuck's Best Pogo Story17:04 - Firewheel Energy Overview20:38 - Atlas Resource Partners Insights21:03 - Career Path in Energy23:35 - Total Energy Company Discussion28:34 - Energy Mix Explained32:43 - Importance of Petroleum in Energy34:15 - Offshore Oil Spills Impact36:10 - Energy Industry Marketing Strategies38:36 - Burning Hydrocarbons vs Wood43:54 - TCU Experience Recap46:38 - Role of the Energy Institute49:20 - Carbon and Emissions Credits Explained52:00 - Energy MBAs Overview56:30 - Engaging Kids in Energy59:03 - Contacting Dr. Rafiee1:05:42 - Closing Remarks1:06:00 - Energy MBA Discussion1:07:10 - AI's Role in Energy1:07:25 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Think emission credits are just for tree huggers and big corporations? Think again, there’s serious money on the table, and most folks in oil and gas, manufacturing, or even landfill operations don’t even realize it. We're talking \$300K-a-ton kind of money. This episode pulls back the curtain on how emission reduction credits actually work and why so many small and mid-sized businesses are missing out on a goldmine sitting right under their noses. From shutting down old gear to investing in cleaner tech, there's a legit way to make money just by playing smart with emissions. It’s a no-BS look at how the system works, where the real value is, and how a little planning can pay off big time.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Mike's back02:47 - Emission Reduction Credits Explained12:35 - Areas Qualifying for ERCs16:36 - ERC Buyers: Who Can Purchase?17:20 - Future Considerations for ERCs19:57 - Calculating Emissions: A Guide21:30 - Air Permits: Who Needs Them?22:28 - Transferring Environmental Credits24:08 - Lending Against Environmental Credits26:52 - Future of Environmental Credit Programs28:25 - Compliance Deadlines & Offset Ratios34:25 - Renewable Fuels Overview38:30 - Individuals Purchasing Renewable Natural Gas46:18 - Contacting Mike Taylor49:54 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Petrohawk wasn’t just another company, it flipped the whole shale game on its head, and we’ve got the guys who lived it telling the real story. From throwing out the old playbook and betting big in the Haynesville and Eagle Ford, to building a culture where collaboration actually meant something, Dick Stoneburner and Steve Herod spill the good stuff, wild deals, big risks, and billion-dollar wins. They talk about navigating private equity, spotting opportunities no one else saw, and what today’s energy world looks like compared to the wild west days of the shale boom. Plus, they share what they wish they knew when they were just starting out. It's sharp, it’s honest, and yeah, it’s pretty damn entertaining.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - How Dick and Steve Met04:58 - Jim Flores Stories from Dick and Steve09:48 - Petrohawk's Culture and Creation12:49 - Insights on Weldon Holcomb16:25 - Advice for Young Professionals18:26 - Starting a Company Today21:00 - Investor Guidance and Insights22:06 - Haynesville and Eagle Ford Acreage Wars33:07 - Innovations on the Horizon in Oil35:54 - Understanding Shale Operations39:35 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges41:15 - Current State of Oil Regulation43:37 - Podcast Wrap-Up and Key Takeawayshttps://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcattershttps://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcattershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcattershttps://twitter.com/DWildcattershttps://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters

Chuck gets the real story behind one of the wildest chapters in Australian history, the 1942 bombing of Darwin, where more bombs were dropped than on Pearl Harbor, and the government kept it all under wraps. Mark Monaghan spills some jaw-dropping details: how the Tiwi Islanders warned of the attacks before radar even existed, how Australia’s first POW was captured, and why this moment mattered way more than people realize. But the past isn’t the only focus, we jump into the present too, talking critical minerals, energy, and why Darwin’s becoming a serious player in global strategy. From military moves to mining ops, this one connects the dots between history and the high-stakes future of the Northern Territory.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Bombing of Darwin01:32 - Australia’s Dangerous Animals02:23 - WWII Remnants in Australia03:02 - WWII Remnants in London05:12 - Importance of Critical Minerals06:15 - Energy for Mining Operations06:50 - Mineral Processing Techniques08:36 - Data Centers and Infrastructure10:28 - Historical Time Capsule11:02 - Speaker’s Office Insights18:00 - Speaker’s Private Garden Tour19:50 - Mother/Father of Parliament Offices21:46 - NT Government and Federal Relations22:50 - Inside the Chief Minister’s Office27:10 - How Parliament Functions32:58 - Insider Trading Laws Overview34:40 - Remembering Historical Events38:35 - Understanding People Dynamics40:50 - Climate Change Discussion41:55 - Educating Girls for the Future44:15 - Wrapping Up the Conversationhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Jupiter Power is shaking up the Texas energy game with massive battery storage projects, and we got the inside scoop straight from the top. From wrangling too much wind power in West Texas to running nine projects that pump out 1,500 megawatt-hours a day, they’re proving storage is the real MVP of the grid. We talk about building the company from scratch, the chaos and rewards of entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to raise the kind of money that turns a wild idea into real impact. Throw in some sharp takes on AI, electrification, and the bottlenecks holding back renewables, and you’ve got one hell of a conversation.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:29 - Starting a Company: Entrepreneurship Insights04:16 - How Much Money is Too Much Money: Financial Perspectives10:07 - Compelling Aspects of Energy Storage: Market Potential13:36 - Understanding Energy Storage: Basics Explained15:51 - Monetizing Energy Storage: Revenue Models20:10 - Realities of Power Demand Growth: Market Trends24:13 - Importance of AI in Energy: Technology Impact29:42 - Future Energy Conversations: Trends in 5 Years33:41 - Q&A: Audience Engagement34:20 - Transmission Needs: Infrastructure Development37:15 - Land Procurement & Infrastructure: Challenges Ahead42:45 - Concerns in Energy Sector: Industry Challenges45:04 - Energy Storage: Innovations and Insights48:00 - Next-Gen Battery Tech: Future Developments50:14 - Telling Your Energy Story: Personal Experienceshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI is flipping the script on venture capital, and Blair Garrou has a front-row seat to the transformation. Chuck Yates sits down with the Mercury VC partner to talk about how AI is slashing startup costs, reshaping investment strategies, and fueling a new era of lean, high-impact teams. From generative AI and robotics to fintech and space tech, this conversation dives into the trends reshaping the future of work, investing, and innovation. Plus, Blair shares his wild ride from scrappy angel investing to building a powerhouse VC firm, and what he sees coming next.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:40 - Blair's Venture Capital Journey07:05 - DFJ Mercury Investment Strategy09:44 - Starting a Venture Fund Essentials15:25 - Challenges in Fundraising18:19 - Relative Investment Strategies20:50 - Fundraising in Tough Markets24:10 - Keys to a Successful Fundraising Pitch26:40 - Importance of Roadshows30:02 - Overview of Mercury Fund Today32:10 - Investment Opportunities in Space34:57 - Innovations in Generative AI41:30 - Digital Wildcatters Insights44:59 - Episode Conclusion48:28 - Future Trends in Venture Capital52:20 - Generative AI Deals Overview52:44 - Key Vertical Insights for Investors55:13 - Episode Wrap-Uphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Betrayal hits different when you're a guy, especially when nobody's talking about it. This episode cracks open that silence with the "Betrayal Shrink," a therapist who’s been through it himself and now helps other men navigate the gut-punch of infidelity, shame, and heartbreak. We’re talking about the real stuff: what it means to be vulnerable, how toxic masculinity screws with healing, and why sharing your story might be the first step toward getting your life back. Plus, he walks through a no-BS recovery model from his book that helps men rebuild without losing their minds, or their dignity.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro04:58 - Cheating: Men's Experiences08:07 - Overcoming Shame Through Words13:47 - Embracing Vulnerability as Strength17:19 - The Power of Surrender20:44 - Seeking Help: Effective Strategies25:20 - Patient Journey: Typical Recovery Arc26:50 - MBT Recovery: Seven Healing Stages32:15 - Self-Worth and Spirituality in Healing40:24 - Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief42:56 - Understanding Stress and Its Impact44:39 - Men's Mental Health Considerations45:26 - Connecting with Adam Nisenson45:55 - Episode Wrap-Uphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Chuck stumbles into one of his most unhinged stories yet, something about a Russian defector named Kitcha, some midnight phone calls, a secret energy weapon, and oh yeah… Greta Thunberg might be Putin’s biggest problem? It’s part spy thriller, part geopolitical fever dream, and 100% classic Chuck chaos. There’s technetium, there’s nuclear waste, there’s even a voicemail or two that’ll make you question everything you thought you knew about climate activists and global energy. Buckle up, this one’s wild.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io00:00 - Intro02:02 - Email from Kitchka04:52 - US LNG Impact on Russia13:03 - Kitchka’s Carbon Capture Process15:02 - Learning About Technetium16:45 - Russian Use of Technetium18:25 - Understanding Technetium19:45 - Voicemail from Keetja

The Jones Act has been messing with American shipping for over a century, driving up costs, stifling competition, and forcing bizarre workarounds, like Hawaii importing oil from Africa instead of Texas. Chuck sits down with Colin Grabow from the Cato Institute to break down how this outdated law makes everything from groceries to gas more expensive, why it costs a mind-blowing $333M to build a U.S. ship when the same one costs $55M overseas, and what can actually be done about it. If you like policy takedowns with a side of sarcasm, this one’s for you.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - What is the Jones Act05:54 - History of the US Shipping Industry10:32 - Impact of the Jones Act on Hawaii14:47 - Momentum for Change17:55 - Matt’s Celebrity Concert Idea20:00 - Moving Natural Gas22:21 - How to Fix the Jones Act26:58 - Influencing Trump's Decisions28:35 - Trump's Executive Order30:39 - The American Maritime Partnership31:06 - The Jones Act is a Failure33:20 - Addressing Jones Act Stakeholders40:00 - Wrapping Up42:40 - Latest Insights43:48 - Cato Institutehttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Biden vs. Trump on energy policy, it’s a full 180°, and the oil and gas industry is feeling every bit of the whiplash. Chuck Yates sits down with Anne Bradbury, CEO of AXPC, to break down the shifting regulatory landscape, the battles over federal permits, and what it all means for America’s energy future. From infrastructure roadblocks to the role of AI in keeping the U.S. competitive, this conversation pulls no punches on the political tug-of-war shaping the industry.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:15 - Biden vs Trump Election Analysis03:34 - Preparing for a New Administration Transition08:17 - Argument Against DOGE Cryptocurrency11:07 - DOGE's Impact on Energy Policy12:41 - Permitting Reform in Energy Sector17:25 - Blunt-Nosed Leopard Lizard Conservation21:39 - Wrap Up and Key Takeaways24:05 - Industry Demands and Expectations25:34 - Tax Reform in Energy Sector29:15 - Federal Lands and Energy Development32:36 - Achievements in a Year of Policy36:42 - Achievements in a Year (Continued)41:34 - Achievements in a Year (Continued)41:56 - Removing Barriers for AI and Data Centers42:30 - Gossip from S-Week Conference45:58 - Energy Industry's Global Needs48:30 - Last Visit to Washington, DChttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

AI is hungry, like, really hungry, for energy, and with data centers popping up everywhere, the oil and gas industry is right in the middle of it. Live from NAPE Houston 2025, Chuck Yates unpacks what AI’s exploding power demand means for the grid, why natural gas might be the unexpected MVP, and how energy pros need to step up and start talking to the tech giants running the show. From permitting headaches to policy battles, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets real about the future of power in the AI era.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Opening Remarks02:11 - Moderator Introduction03:34 - Anne Bradbury08:17 - Kathleen Sgamma10:15 - Chuck Yates12:14 - Biden Administration Expectations17:28 - Oil and Gas Storytelling Importance21:08 - Industry Advocacy Significance26:35 - Reconciliation in Energy Policy30:40 - Permitting Reform Challenges33:50 - NEPA Reform Discussion37:48 - Endangered Species Act Impact42:30 - Tariffs in Energy Sector47:30 - AI and Data Centers Insights53:13 - Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Natural gas, AI, and the future of energy, sounds like a wonky mix, but trust us, this one's worth a listen. Chuck sits down with the crew from Mobius Risk Group to break down why natural gas is the unsung hero behind AI’s growing power demands, how energy markets are shifting under the weight of geopolitics, and where the real opportunities lie in the scramble for reliable electricity. There’s talk of data centers, infrastructure bottlenecks, and why energy independence might not mean what you think it does. Plus, a few contrarian takes that might just change how you see the whole industry.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro06:05 - Mobius Risk Group08:31 - $4 Gas Prices Explained12:39 - Europe’s Energy Crisis Overview15:48 - Oil Production Limits21:40 - Natural Gas Prices Drivers27:50 - Future Energy Pathways29:38 - Alex's Insights32:14 - Regulatory Uncertainty Challenges35:05 - Big Tech and Oil & Gas Engagement39:15 - Future Energy Landscape42:10 - Energy Poverty and Socioeconomic Impact44:47 - Client Advisory Strategies47:20 - Trump’s Energy Policy Analysis53:18 - Future Energy Predictions56:01 - Contacting Mobius Risk Group56:55 - Missed Topics Discussion1:02:50 - Nord Stream 2 Incident Analysis1:05:50 - Outro1:09:10 - Future Developments in Energy1:12:40 - Refining Capacity Insightshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Houston’s energy scene isn’t just about oil and gas, it’s a wild world of startups, big ideas, and the uphill battle of getting funding in an industry built on tradition. Jason and Nada from Energy Tech Nexus join Chuck to talk about what it really takes to build an energy tech company in this city, from wrangling investors to breaking through the old-school mindset. They’re on a mission to turn Houston into a true innovation hub, connecting founders with the right people and resources to make things happen. Whether it’s venture capital hurdles, customer adoption headaches, or the hidden advantages of Houston’s energy infrastructure, they lay it all out, no sugarcoating, just real talk on what it takes to win in the energy startup game.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:19 - Energy Tech Startups, Innovation03:42 - Energy Industry’s Adoption of New Technology06:45 - Innovation vs Invention in Energy10:35 - Finding Your Initial Customer in Tech12:41 - Overview of Energy Tech Nexus15:00 - Revenue Model of Energy Tech Nexus17:25 - Real Life Example of Energy Tech Nexus22:30 - Houston’s Seed Ecosystem for Startups26:20 - Funding Real Assets vs Intellectual Property28:50 - Resources for Securing Funding32:41 - Requirements for Series A Funding35:29 - Coastal Investment in Houston Companies37:38 - Insights on C3.ai39:43 - Advice for CEOs in Energy Tech41:54 - Impact of Colin’s A Round Funding45:50 - Managing Culture During Growth51:35 - Potential for a16z or Sequoia in Houston54:00 - Rice University’s Entrepreneurial Spirit1:00:33 - Colin Finally Gets a Job in Tech1:02:55 - How to Connect with Energy Tech Nexus1:04:09 - Chuck Yates Arm Wrestle Fund1:06:20 - Herb Keller's Arm Wrestling Storyhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Nuclear energy needs a serious PR makeover, and who better to brainstorm than Chuck Yates and Gabriella Hoffman? Gabriella’s an energy policy pro, an outdoor enthusiast, and a storyteller who knows how to cut through the noise. She and Chuck swap ideas on how to make nuclear cool again, think cultural icons, better branding, and maybe even a little humor. They also get into the bigger energy picture, from natural gas to renewables, and how conservation and energy production can actually go hand in hand. It’s a fast, fun, and surprisingly insightful chat about the future of power, both literal and figurative.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - How They Met06:30 - Background in Energy11:49 - Energy Education Insights15:40 - IWF’s Role in Energy Policy18:40 - Making Nuclear Energy Attractive23:01 - Supporting the IWF29:17 - The Landmen in Energy31:50 - Closing Thoughts on Energy32:20 - Future Plans in Energy Policy33:20 - Final Thoughts on the Discussionhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Leslie Warren once thought she’d be auditing fashion brands, but somehow, she ended up in oil & gas and she wouldn’t have it any other way. From her days as an accounting student at Texas A&M to navigating IPOs and acquisitions, Leslie’s journey is anything but predictable. She shares how she fell in love with an industry she never planned on joining, why energy marketing needs a serious overhaul, and how better storytelling could change public perception. Plus, we get into the Houston Producers Forum poker tournament, the quirks of industry camaraderie, and why petroleum products are way more important than most people realize.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:40 - Leslie's Journey in Oil and Gas03:51 - Leslie's Early Career Insights09:18 - Midstates Petroleum IPO Overview10:28 - Twitter's Impact on Energy15:54 - Houstonian Lifestyle17:38 - Role of a Landman in Energy19:57 - Marketing Strategies for the Energy Industry22:04 - Demi Moore's Influence in Pop Culture25:58 - Comparing Rebecca and Demi Moore27:19 - Ainsley’s Contribution to the Industry30:53 - Getting Started in the Oil Industry32:40 - Hurricane Harvey's Impact on Energy Sector36:05 - Industry Gossip and Insights39:40 - Challenges of Being an Audit Partner42:10 - Greatest Inventions in Energy History43:30 - Taylor Swift and Industry Affairs45:50 - Telling the Energy Industry's Story Better49:20 - The Role of Poker in Networking52:57 - Houston Producers Forum Poker Tournament54:18 - OUTROhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

From scrubbing tanks in Indiana to leading an energy company, Matt Gallagher’s story is anything but boring. He’s seen it all, booms, busts, wild innovations, and even a UFO (or maybe just Starlink?) from a hot tub in Colorado. We get into the early days of horizontal drilling, what it was like growing Parsley Energy during the shale boom, and where he sees U.S. oil production headed next. Plenty of laughs, plenty of insight, and maybe even a conspiracy theory or two—this one’s got it all.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - UFOs05:47 - Parsley Energy Overview15:58 - Early Days of Parsley Energy18:45 - Randy Newcomer Insights20:06 - Parsley's First Deal at NAPE22:40 - Parsley's First Horizontal Drilling27:52 - Greenlee's First U-Turn Experience29:20 - What Matt Missed in Energy32:47 - What's Next for Greenlake Energy36:08 - When Will AI Take Over?41:17 - Lightning Round Q&A45:55 - Breaking News: 2022 YPE Roast Announcement47:20 - Roast Battle 3 Preview47:53 - Outrohttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Scott Sheffield, oil industry legend or convenient scapegoat? The FTC sure has opinions, and so does Russell Gold. Chuck sits down with the Texas Monthly senior editor to unpack the wild allegations that Sheffield was secretly cozying up to OPEC. Was the guy who helped turn the Permian into an oil superpower really playing both sides, or is this just another case of regulators picking a high-profile target? They dig into Sheffield’s legacy at Pioneer, the politics of energy regulation, and why industry leaders always seem to end up in the hot seat. Plus, a look at how Texas Monthly is helping bring the oil world to Hollywood with Taylor Sheridan’s new series, *Landman.*Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:05 - Importance of Scott Sheffield Story02:51 - ExxonMobil Acquisition of Pioneer Background04:44 - FTC Investigation of Acquisition06:44 - FTC Press Release & Sheffield's Response12:45 - Price Control Power in Oil Industry15:14 - COVID Impact on Prorating Oil18:28 - Oil Policy Discussions19:20 - Evidence from FTC Investigation23:07 - Scott Sheffield as Political Scapegoat24:44 - Creating Oil and Gas Industry Heroes28:57 - Texas Monthly & Landman Connection29:55 - Boomtown and Landman Insights30:50 - Earthquake Impacts on Oilfields33:10 - Life in the Oilfield33:55 - Issues of Oil Theft35:35 - CSI in the Permian Basin37:20 - Jerry Jones in Oil and Sports40:20 - Episode Wrap-Uphttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Tamboran Resources is shaking things up in the Beetaloo Basin with a fearless approach to developing a massive two-million-acre position and tapping into more than 50 trillion cubic feet of reserves, all backed by slick U.S. technology and alliances with H&P and Liberty. Picture a Marcellus-style revolution in the Asia-Pacific region, but with a focus on balancing innovation, sustainable growth, and a community-first mindset. It’s not all smooth sailing—regulatory hurdles in Australia keep everyone on their toes—but the engineering expertise and visionary leadership driving Tamboran’s mission suggest a bright future for energy production down under.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Bryan Sheffield02:26 - What is Tamboran Resources06:49 - Checklist for New Play Development15:52 - Importance of Casing Hole Size17:32 - Early Stage Assets vs. Optimization18:25 - Future Well Drilling Projections22:19 - Closing Thoughts on Industry Insights23:53 - Zipper Fracs Explained24:56 - Understanding Microseismic Data26:53 - Tying In Operations32:11 - Politics Impacting Australian Energy39:37 - Experience of a Public Company and IPOs44:40 - Defining Success for Upcoming Wells47:10 - Significance of 18 MMcf/d Production49:20 - Ops Guys vs. Reservoir Engineers51:00 - Don't Be A Hero in the Field54:48 - Financial Considerations in Energy57:12 - Where to Find Joel Riddlehttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

NAPE isn’t just a conference—it’s where careers are made, deals are struck, and legendary stories unfold. From its scrappy beginnings at the Westin Galleria to becoming *the* networking event in oil and gas, this episode is packed with stories of game-changing opportunities, wild deals (including a seismic map sold *three times*), and unforgettable encounters with icons like Clayton Williams. Grant Yates and Brooks Hunt share how NAPE opened doors for independent operators, investors, and industry pros, shaping the last 30 years of oil and gas. Whether you’re a veteran who’s been there since the beginning or just curious about how this event became a cornerstone of the industry, this one’s full of laughs, insights, and a few stories you won’t believe.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - AAPL’s First NAPE02:31 - How NAPE Started04:19 - NAPE’s Early Days08:30 - NAPE’s Glory Days15:38 - NAPE Attendance Tips19:44 - NAPE Charities Impact22:30 - Final Thoughts on NAPE25:04 - Networking Importance at NAPE25:57 - Benefits of Attending Conferenceshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

How do you turn a $5 million bet into a $15 billion win? That’s the kind of wild story we’re talking about here—think high-stakes deal making, seismic tech breakthroughs, and the evolution of oil and gas from gut-instinct exploration to data-driven science. From a humble start in Wichita to shaping industry giants like 3TEC and Petrohawk, this conversation is packed with insider tales of risks, rewards, and the moments that defined a career at the cutting edge of energy.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Introduction & Poker Banter2:14 Getting Started in the Oil Business (1970s)5:25 Building & Selling 3-Tech9:06 Early Off-Market Acquisitions & Strategies13:42 3D Seismic & Technological Advancements19:08 Founding Petrohawk & the Shale Revolution24:55 The Haynesville Land Rush32:12 The Parallel Eagle Ford Play39:50 BHP Billiton’s $15 Billion Acquisition45:46 Post-Sale Observations & Management Philosophy51:07 Pivoting to Private Equity (Pine Brook)59:08 Working with Portfolio Companies & Challenges1:02:40 The Future of Shale & International Expansion1:07:14 Enhanced Recovery & Shale Re-Fracs1:09:10 Potential New Basins & Final Thoughtshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

The Landman finale had us on the edge of our seats, so naturally, we had to unpack it all—the big moments, the wild twists, and, yes, the cartel drama that no one saw coming. Monty’s fate? Let’s just say it’s got the panel buzzing. Demi Moore delivered a performance for the ages, the alliances kept us guessing, and the farm-out subplot has everyone speculating about what’s next. Joined by a couple of sharp industry minds and the legendary “Boar On The Shale Floor,” this episode is full of laughs, sharp takes, and just the right amount of industry dirt to keep things spicy. If you love Landman or just need a good story, this one’s for you.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:10 - Paul Harvey02:40 - Monty’s Heart Attack07:30 - The Farmout13:44 - Topless Bar19:00 - QB121:58 - Bus Situation Explained23:15 - QB1 and Nate Discussion29:00 - Arianna and Cooper35:05 - Episode 2 Overview36:34 - Best Line of the Episode39:24 - Cartel Leader Insights43:17 - Discussing the Boss47:35 - More on the Boss49:28 - Boss Analysis Continued50:10 - Torture vs. Sex Talk Debate54:16 - Season 2 Teasershttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcattershttps://twitter.com/nimblephattyhttps://twitter.com/LandmanLifehttps://twitter.com/NewsFinOilhttps://twitter.com/Landmannery

As many of you know, I have always been a Kennedy assassination guy - wrote my senior thesis on it at Rice, Dad went to med school at Southwestern in the 60s so his professors were the docs at Parkland that worked on Kennedy, read every book including the Warren Commission… so it was an absolute treat to have Matt Crumpton, who’s blowing up the world with his podcast Solving JFK, back on CYNAJ. And to make it even more special, we went on location and recorded it in Dealey Plaza. See the Grassy Knoll, the Triple Overpass, the Texas Book Depository, where the Umbrella Man and Dark Complexed Man sat, where Zapruder stood, where Howard Brennan was, the Sniper’s Nest.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 JFK Assassination Theories04:47 Zapruder Film06:22 Grassy Knoll08:11 Getaway Path13:39 Parking Lot16:45 Umbrella Man & Dark-Complected Man19:46 Autopsy of John F. Kennedy24:46 Texas School Book Depositoryhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcattershttps://twitter.com/nimblephattyhttps://twitter.com/MattCrumpton

What does it feel like to survive the unimaginable? Picture this: the 85th floor of the North Tower, the chaos of the first impact, and the desperate journey down countless flights of stairs as the world collapses around you. Billy Forney shares his gripping, deeply personal account of 9/11, filled with moments of terror, resilience, and even unexpected humanity. From navigating through injured survivors and first responders to escaping just as the second tower fell, his story is a raw, unforgettable snapshot of a day that changed everything. Through it all, Billy reflects on how that experience reshaped his life and why sharing it matters now more than ever.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Chuck’s speech at the IPAA Private Capital Conference02:04 - Chuck and Kenny reminisce about Rice football06:04 - Chuck’s Christmas party and 9/1111:58 - First moments after the impact17:25 - Descending the stairs of the South Tower21:40 - Descent from the 85th floor24:39 - Encountering injured individuals26:50 - Meeting a first responder29:14 - Ditching the fire extinguisher30:20 - Encountering a woman on the 19th floor33:00 - Escaping the South Tower36:55 - Surviving the South Tower collapse44:03 - The impact of sharing your story46:18 - Writing down your personal story49:07 - Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum49:40 - Legacy for future generations52:20 - Life in post-9/11 New York53:35 - Patrick’s personal story56:08 - Importance of storytelling58:05 - Thanks for coming onhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters