Celebrating Women In Energy: Women Owned Businesses Amping Up

March 9, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy.  Today more than ever. […]

The Industrial Forest Public Meeting Fargo

September 30, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Industrial Forest’s first public meeting for Fargo, North Dakota The Industrial Forest is scheduled for Thursday September 30. Very excited to start the Public Meetings of Total Transparency.   It’s amazing how many people from all walks of life are loving The Industrial Forest and it’s mission. We sold […]

Texas Regulator Talks ESG, Climate Tax And BBQ

July 13, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright gives an update from the state regulator’s offices. RCC Wright cites several pieces of legistlation that could impact the oil and gas industry. Renewables, ESG and Climate Taxes are also discussed in the exclusive interview. RCC Wright concludes the interview with a very passionate tip […]

More Mergers And What’s A Muth Mouth?

July 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow and Shepstone Management Company joins Work Hard portion of the Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show to discuss the recent merger between Cabot Oil and Gas and Cimarex Energy. Host Jason Spiess and Shepstone discuss whether the merger is a takeover or an actual merger. Shepstone, who is geographically located in the Marcellus, gives […]

Tearing Down Industry Silos, Energizing Female Empowerment

July 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions dives into the interview right away about how the industry still has silos and what they look like from an outside perspective. The Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show also talks about how Alma, a female environmentally minded professional gravitated to industry. She explains how her […]

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Flaring, Public Relations And Does ESG Connect With Industry

July 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Benjamin Holliday , Holliday Energy Law Group was in Bismarck for a speaking gig at a Landman’s Convention and happen to stop by the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. This impromptu interview turned into an organic discussion on ESG. The two talk about how industry was already going ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and how there […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 120: Dogs Are ESG, Government Controlled Marketplace, MIT Propaganda, My Pillow And Tinder Dates Gone Wry

July 3, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 120 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about McDonald’s Shaping Lives, Government Managed Marketplace, ESG, Bobby Bonilla Day, Bankruptcies, Climate Activists Gaining Momentum and Michael Scott Leaders Exist Hour Two Work Hard:  Dwayne Farris, Black Creek K-9 Pipeline […]

ND Watchdog Network Warns Of Subsidy Backlash

July 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Dustin Gawrylow, President, North Dakota Watchdog Network talks about the local politics and how the state is shaped politically. Controlled by Republicans, Gawrylow explains about how there are factions, i.e. RINOs, within the ND GOP, and how the in-party fighting is creating more problems than solutions in the oil and gas industry. Gawrylow explains how taxpayers are […]

Why Now Is Time For Oil And Gas To Get It

July 1, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Blu Hulsey of Continental Resources talks about the vibe at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and how nice it is for industry to get back shaking hands and even hugging. Hulsey comments on Climate Tax, energy education, industrial awareness, ESG and why right now might be the most important time […]

Gravitating Towards A Digital Oilfield

June 30, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Michael Maltsev, President, RigER: Oilfield Operations Management Suite Maltsev gives a brief history of the company and how they gravitated towards digital solutions in the oil and gas industry. The two discuss some of the obstacles in technology including education and awareness of integration. Another growing pain has been too […]

UAVs Changing Industry, Safety Perceptions

June 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser interviews John Morrison, UAV Operations Manager, Insight Environmental The two discuss Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)s and how they are impacting the oil and gas industry. Safety and data collection are themes in the interview. The interview was conducted at the Williston Basin Petroleum […]

ND Tax Commish Says Bakken Keeping Up With The Big Dogs

June 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser interviews Ryan Rauschenberger North Dakota Knows How To Get Things Done The Crude Life had the opportunity to speak with North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger for a few minutes a day after his very popular keynote presentation at the Williston Basin Petroleum […]

Moving To Texas Due To Market Demands

June 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jason and Sterling are joined by John Lilse, S&B Helical, talks about why he is moving down to Houston to work the Gulf and Permian due to market demands. The phone interview starts out with the three discussing how it took several months to make this interview happen. It was […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 110: The North Face Hypocrisy, An ESG Report, Electric Fracs, Some BBQ Tips And The Texas Railroad Commissioner Speaks Up

June 15, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 110 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess, RCC Jim Wright, Ron Gusek, Liberty Oilfield Service, Electric Fracs, ESG Reports, BBQ Tips, Shale Energy Resources Conference, North Face Hypocrisy, the Planet of Platitudes and the Realm of Reality Hour Two Work Hard:  […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 109: Sex Trafficking On The Rise, Reclaim The Narrative, Female Leadership And Energizing Mayors Across America

June 14, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 109 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess, Maira Vargas, Midland Mayor Patrick Payton, Sex Trafficking, Ashley Smith, Truckers Against Trafficking, Energizing Mayors, Minority-Owned Businesses, Vegas Shutdown, COVID and ESG Influences in Political Energy Hour Two Work Hard:  Michael Maltsev, President, RigER: […]

The Real Oilfield Women Of The South

May 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Tiffany Wilson, Gulf South Energy Services, Heather Ferrill, Thomas Oilfield Services and Franki Osburn, Knighthawk Completion Services In this exclusive interview with The Real Oilfield Women of the South, Heather Ferrill announces she has accepted a new position with Thomas Oilfield Services. After a quick congratulations and an overview of […]