The Crude Life Interview: The rail system upgraded, more connections

January 23, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Curtis Shuck, executive director, Great Northern Corridor Coalition, gives an update on the Northern Rail System and what products and industries he is seeing activity in. From crude oil to consumer goods to lumber, Shuck oversees eight states of economic activity originated by rail distribution. He also discusses the rail system […]

Energy-focused media companies form partnership

November 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Energy Media Group which manages a number of energy related news sites (Bakken.com) and The Crude Life, a digital, radio and print network dedicated to telling the story of the Bakken are bringing their audiences and resources together to create a comprehensive platform for energy related news, content and advertising. […]

Jonas balances being an online yogi-preneur

August 6, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Ashley Jonas, owner, SimplyAshes.com Jonas talks about how she went from living in her dream home and working the corporate job to shifting gears into being a being a yoga instructor and entrepreneur. She describes what her day looks like and how she has had to develop multiple revenue […]

Should we be looking at rig counts different?

August 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC Michael Filloon of Heart Street LLC believes the industry needs to start looking at rig rates differently.  In fact, not at all. “Everyone looks at rig rates when they really shouldn’t,” Filloon said. “They should look at completion crews.  They pop those holes in […]

Full Length Interview: An update on oil from the reservation

January 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Williams gives a 2016 recap on business and explains what survival mode is like for the Native American owned oil company.  Williams also talks about what 2017 will look like in energy production, finances and employment opportunities. The interview also discusses the bureaucracy […]

From covering the protest to taking cover

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

  When journalist Erin Schrode arrived to the Bakken she assumed she would be covering the protest for a number of media outlets. After a few days, Schrode went from telling stories to becoming a major one, one that went viral across social media, viewed by millions and picked up […]

Brooks West Talks About Making Money In Music

March 17, 2016 jasonspiess 0

The conversation dives into Brooks West’s career in the music industry. Host Jason Spiess and West discuss writing new songs, playing gigs, and the challenges of making money, particularly with streaming services. The two mention the popularity of house concerts as a way for musicians to connect with their audience […]

NDSU President Dean Bresciani (Part 1 of 4)

February 12, 2016 jasonspiess 0

In this episode, Dean Bresciani and Jason Spiess discuss the Bakken Oil Field’s impact on the University system and economy.  Bresciani goes into detail about the economics and introduction of technology and research as new centers of innovation. Dr. Dean L. Bresciani was named the 14th president of North Dakota […]