No spin. No dramatics. Just oilfield. This week, The Crude Audacity sits down with Bryan McDowell and Matthew Bauer for conversation about the current state and future state of life and the oilpatch. 2 Buddies. A few beers. No filter. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE FOLLOW THE CRUDE AUDACITY PODCAST · Instagram · YouTube · Linkedin · Facebook PLEASE RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crude-audacity/id1480993402 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWV...
Jun 15, 2020
There is an obvious call and need for a pivot, but most are more interested in powering through without considering where we have been. This week,The Crude Audacity Podcast is joined by James Constas of Prism Group to discuss Lookbacks & Leverage for most effective paths forward. A common sense approach to market analytics from an Oilfield Leader. GIVE ‘EM HELL Also recorded in YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeEHKZirNeI Check out James and Prism Group Here: https://1prismgroup.com/...
Jun 09, 2020
This week, The Crude Audacity Podcast catches up with API’s Finest, Lynn Granger. The fight to protect, promote, and improve the world’s most innovative and fundamental industry never ends. The Energy Sector and the Oil and Gas Industry protect the environment, turn on your lights, power your technology, provide your PPE, promote your education and travel, and have re-defined global economies for generations. It is an industry of innovators, environmentalist, scientist, mechanists, rock-docs, fi...
Jun 04, 2020
A REVIEW OF TECHNICAL SKILL SETS What could and should asset teams be doing in the wake of uncertainty? RETURN TO THE SCIENCE. There are many perspectives on how the patch should react, but all experts agree… now is the time to listen to the reservoir. This week, The Crude Audacity sits down with Ben Scott to discuss the Conventional Technical Skill Set. Whether you’re in Operations or Field or Drilling or Management, if you cant explain it simply… you don’t understand it AND if you can pivot qu...
Jun 02, 2020
Combining 2 of my favorite subjects : Geology + Murder. Jim Reed applies modern day oilfield geology to forensics in order to catch killers. Questioning your transferable skillsets? This Hard Rock Doc supports law enforcement all around the world. Take a listen and learn how your technical skillset can get involved. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE www.thecrudeaudacity.com
Jun 01, 2020
The Oilfield is in more than 1 Oil War. As tensions with China grow, there is increased concern over the strength of the USD. As China's primary goal is to unseat the global currency, the oilfield should be paying very close attention in the coming months. This is not a new attempt, but the global black-swans might just be the leverage that China needs to succeed. The entire world should be very concerned with these direct and deliberate threats. This week, I am joined by Rare Petro's Founder, A...
May 18, 2020
This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY sits down with Bison Oil’s Austin Akers to discussing opportunity identification. Although many are in transition, the oil industry is still a great frontier of success. It takes planning, dedication, strategy and statistics to mold success, and we should all be thinking… what’s my angle… what’s my opportunity.. and HOW DO I GET THERE. AUSTIN AKERS understanding the inputs to achieve the desired outputs. Its not an easy road, and his oilfield advice is invaluable to...
May 12, 2020
This is NOT our first oil war and hope is not a plan. So, now is the time to consider development strategies. This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY sits down with SURTEK’s SENIOR TEAM. SURTEK formed as a result of the 1970's Oil Embargo and has pivoted and survived the trials and triage of the oilfield for over 40 years. Through all the pivots, Malcolm Pitts and Kon Wyatt both agree that now is the time for strategy and ingenuity. And yes, that is a Radial Coreflooding Apparatus. www.surtek.com NEVER PL...
Apr 29, 2020
4.20.20 - The Day the Oilfield Went Negative... No one should be surprised of the fall... and everyone should be bracing for the future. TCA catches up with Whitney Wickes to discuss the oil market events, impacts on the field, impacts on companies, and the future forecast of demand. PLEASE RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE Look for us on Instagram : @thecrudeaudacity Linkedin, : https://www.linkedin.com/in/millskathryn/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crude-audacity-podcast/ Facebook : https://ww...
Apr 24, 2020
This week, THE CRUDEY ADUACITY, sits down with Jessica Davey to discuss STRETCHING OUTSIDE YOUR ROLE. Look people, we have a lot in transition, the forecast is beyond cloudy, and the world is slowly re-opening… its time to GET BUSY! Jessica Davey is a GEO with a True Passion for Oil and Energy. She provides her tips and tricks on effective networking, looking for opportunity, and getting your foot in the door! She knows that you cannot replace a good geo, and strategy over stress.. period. Being...
Apr 22, 2020
THERE WILL BE CHANGE : A LESSON IN OILFIELD AGILITY This episode was recorded in early 2020 with James Hubert of Discovery Land. I am continuously amazed by the insight and observations of Oil Patch Influencers. Although this was an earlier recording, James hits on many topics that we are currently battling in today’s patch. “When you think you know what’s about to happen, expect the world to change” + “The Oilfield is successful because of its people, protect your team at all costs”. James Hube...
Apr 14, 2020
You know what I hope will change after the world wakes back up… I hope that the innovators, the pioneers, and the do’ers will be praised. There will no longer be a tolerance and excuse for the lazy, arrogant, egotistical, and entitled. You are owed nothing, and the hardships and stress that terrify you everyday will only fuel your stamina. You should listen to me. America is the land of opportunity. The oilfield is the frontier of success, and we will show the world what leaders we are! It is by...
Apr 12, 2020
A DISCUSSION ON ENERGY CLARITY AND THE HUMANITY OF ENERGY This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY had the great opportunity to sit with acclaimed author, journalist and researcher, Mr. ROBERT BRYCE. Having studied energy and poverty trends since his early youth, Robert Bryce has positioned himself as the leading expert surrounding Energy Clarity and Ethical Energy. Robert’s perspective is one that all Oilfield and Energy Advocates should embrace. The field’s commitment and perseverance is constantly chall...
Mar 31, 2020
THE LAW MAKING PROCESS IS BEING ABUSED. This is about Corona Relief… This is about the American People.. why is this BS baked in?? - $150M for Nation Endowment for the Arts and Humanities - $75M for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting - $25M for DC’s Kennedy Center - $50M for the Institute of Museum - $50M for the Institute of Museum and Library Services - $350M for Refugee and Migration Assistance PLEASE RATE, REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE Look for us on Instagram : @thecrudeaudacity Linkedin, : htt...
Mar 27, 2020
THE RE-BIRTH OF THE DIGITAL TWIN Alright Yall, in the spirit of getting back to business.. The Crude Audacity is Getting BACK TO BUSINESS! This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY sits with the Godfather of the Digital Oilfield, JIM CROMPTON, to discuss the impacts of automation on the patch. Have you heard of the Digital Twin?? DO YOU UNDERSTAND BIG D’S AND LITTLE T’S?? The oilfield is folding in on its self, and we need to be agile and adaptive.. THE. FUTURE. IS. DIGITAL. The digital field is not a new t...
Mar 25, 2020
Guys, I have waited all day for an update from Polis and the COGCC about delaying rule-making... ENOUGH. Its time to stand for the oilfield. THANK YOU SMALL OPERATORS SOCIETY FOR DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO PROTECT COLORADO MARCH 25TH COGCC - PUBLIC COMMENTS REGISTER TODAY! COMMENT SIGN-UP DUE BY 3/24/20!!! PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP Public Comment Sign-Up Sheet March Hearing Please use this online form to provide public comment at the Commission's virtual March 25th hearing. Members of the public c...
Mar 23, 2020
I seem to have triggered a few of you.. good! "So my push back… thus far: 1. Shutting in is backing down 2. We’ll be handin' OPEC a Monopoly 3. Keep our oil here, none in and none out You’re thinking too small, think with strategy.. this event will not be won with the clashing of swords. I GRANT YOU THIS IS A HAIL MARY… BUT YOU CAN BE CONTROLLED OR YOU CAN CONTROL… Yes, it will be painful, Yes – we are already in the age of consolidation, Yes – we want to protect our people and our industry… BUT...
Mar 20, 2020
Today, I share my personal thoughts on the downfall of the oil markets. IF YOU BELIEVE IN THE STRENGTH OF AMERICAN OIL, IT IS TIME TO SHUT-IN. Its time for the oilfield to rise. Show-up and Vote for the security of American Oil. Stop handing our say over to those who seek to destroy us.. Management teams need to amp up their strategies. Lets take back the oilpatch and save the global world… reactionary management styles will no longer work. When the oilfield solutions - we put on our boots, stra...
Mar 18, 2020
SO, YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES FOR OILFIELD POLITICS?? Well Oilfield, I think the last few days have proven it… its time to get loud! Its time to denounce the hypocrisy and stand for all we have accomplished, do accomplish and will accomplish. Luckily for us, we have a few Leaders willing to draw a line in the sand. This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY sits with Barbara Kirkmeyer. Barbara is an absolute battle axe, she is well versed on all Colorado issues, and she is, without a doubt, unapologet...
Mar 10, 2020
A MEETING WITH A REGULATORY BATTLE AXE This week, The Crude Audacity gets to sit down with Regulatory & Compliance Powerhouse, Trisha Fanning. Trisha is an environmentalist by trade, an energy advocate, and the Champion of Small Operators Society. There is a lot changing and fast, Trisha is in the trenches fighting to ensure the right to operate and promote the good works of our oil and gas neighbors. Did I mention, she does this for ALL of the ROCKIES! Trisha is an entrepreneur, an industry...
Mar 05, 2020
RAW CORE, THE TRUE SECRET SAUCE Well Team TCA, you wanted her... you got her! This week, returning for a solo deep dive on THE CRUDE AUDACITY, the Petrophysical Powerhouse Katerina Yared talks all things core. If I’ve said it once, I will say it again… bring science BACK to the table. Katerina pulls no punches! From discussing why core analytics are the key to successfully unlocking unconventionals, where we have failed, where we have succeeded, if we have a future of success, and the game chang...
Feb 24, 2020
LAYOFFS SUCK RIGHT… WELL, WHATS NEXT The Energy Industry is brutal. This last week in Denver has proven it. So what next? Stay, Leave, Network, Negotiate… what… This week, Caley Van Cleave and Whitney Van Cleave join The Crude Audacity to talk about transitions. If you think you’re immune… well, that’s bold. The fact is, we all have to find our team and deal with the uncomfortable. No one know how to navigate the energy waters better than the Van Cleave Ladies. They talk team, they talk transiti...
Feb 18, 2020
A GEO’s PERSPECTIVE ON THE PATCH Kicking Off the New Year Right, OGGN hosted their first Western Happy Hour of 2020! DRINKING w/ GEOs Panelist Included: Donna Anderson Terrilyn Olson Katerina Yared Jane Estes Jackson It was a killer panel! Take a listen, and we look forward to you joining the next #OGGN Denver Happy Hour! OGGN West Schedule: www.thecrudeaudacity.com SHOUT OUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Global Energy Management Program (University of Colorado, Denver) Denver Petroleum Club Liberty Oilfield...
Feb 05, 2020
FIELD NOTES FROM A PIPELINER’S PERSPECTIVE From cradle to grave, pipeliner’s are the first in, last out, and midstream stewards. They are true conservationist and are not afraid to say what needs to be said. Namely, protect our environment, protect our oil, and fight for our right to supply. This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY sits with Brandon Cary to get an honest outlook on today’s oilfield. From Upstream to Midstream, Brandon Cary is not afraid to say what needs to be said. If you think you’re imm...
Jan 28, 2020
THE “NEW” OILFIELD FRONTIER This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY sits down with Jacqueline Buczek to discuss On & Off Shore Operations. Her new title might be all things Operations, but at heart, this Engineer is a Driller. From life after Macondo to getting your foot in the door, Jacqueline’s approach is centralized around ‘Ask and You Shall Receive’. If you want to be successful in the field, you don’t wait for the right time… you go and find it. Jacqueline Buczek is a Drilling STUD and Operation...
Jan 21, 2020
NO LAND. NO ENERGY. PERIOD. This week, THE CRUDE AUDACITY PODCAST sits down with the FIRST LADY OF LAND, Lisa Hamil. Truly a foundational element across all forms of Energy, a good Landman is the cornerstone to a successful and impactful project. Think you have what it takes to play the land game?? PROTECT OUR ENERGY, PROTECT OUR LAND. PRO-TIP : Hold tight to those mineral rights! LISA HAMIL is an ENERGY ADVOCATE and she is the FIRST LADY OF LAND. If you’re interested in learning more about Ener...
Jan 14, 2020
PROUD TO BE FEMALE, PROUD TO BE ENERGY, and PROUD TO BE OILFIELD. Sitting down for her second appearance on THE CRUDE AUDACITY, Amanda Rebol has willingly tackled one of the most uncomfortable and crucial conversations of the oil patch: *FEMINISM IN THE FIELD*. There was a time, place, and need for the Feminist movement of the past. No one would dispute the advancements made by our predecessors, BUT is there a need TODAY? From field to firm, women are on the rise and not backing down. Should the...
Jan 08, 2020
HAPPY 2020 Y’ALL! **NEW EPISODE** OIL – A BRAVE NEW WORLD w/ CARRIE HACKENBERGER A Colorado Case Study in REASONABLE & NECESSARY. To kick-off 2020, The Crude Audacity sat down with Carrie Hackenberger to discuss the past, present, and future of oilfield policy. Between the politicians and Hollywood headlines, it seems that everyone expects their lights to turn on, the money to be readily available, and a moratorium on the very industry providing it all… In this episode, Carrie breaks down th...
Dec 31, 2019
PERPETUAL OPTIMIZATION STARTS WITH WORK ETHIC & GOOD COMMUNICATION Christian Veillette sits with THE CRUDE AUDACITY to breakdown the oilfield. Think you know oil, well best bet you need to know your field. Field Teams are the true Oilfield Leaders … give them a problem and see what real optimization is about. Christian’s approach to the field is methodical, mechanical, and meticulous… think before you execute. Plain and Simple. You want to get ahead of the pivot… well, leave your ego in your...
Dec 17, 2019
THE UTILIZATION OF MODERN TECH IN THE MODERN OILFIELD. This week, Josh Churlik of Well Data Labs sits downs with THE CRUDE AUDACITY PODCAST to discuss his take on automated analytics. Big Data might be a BIG QUESTION for the oilpatch, but no one will argue that ACCURATE DATA is the key to a bright and successful future. Having built his roots as a serial entrepreneur, Josh Churlik knows how to identify opportunity and cultivate community, and he and his team have been re-defining our fancy fracs...
Dec 10, 2019
