Context is for Kings

Back from hiatus, Jordan does a retrospective on the recently ended Biden Administration to discuss its successes, and more often than not, its failures. At least when it comes to geopolitics. Take a listen, and prepare to clutch your pearls.  Episode Links Get your Context is for Kings coffee mug.  Brought to you on OGGN, the […]

In this episode, Jordan discusses lots of elections. Wanna know about the UK elections, we talk about it. Wanna know about the French elections, we talk about it. Indian elections, yup, cover that one too. Russia, yes. And…yes, the United States too. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the […]

In this episode Jordan talks about the granddaddy of all modern presidential scandals – and thankfully it doesn’t involve either the Sarcophagus of Joe Biden or the Perpetual Indictment Machine of Donald Trump. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Visit […]

In this episode, Jordan goes on a number of rants. The wave of college protests, MTG’s Motion to Vacate, Presidental Immunity, and Billionaires asking for handouts. Evidently, OGGN’s ATM of Reckless Opinion had a little too much coffee before this episode. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil […]

In this episode, Jordan returns from the crusades and gives an in-depth briefing on the trio of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Israel. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Visit the OGGN Merch store here. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more […]

Jordan listens to the highlights of President Biden’s State of the Union address and reacts to it. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Visit the OGGN Merch store here. Curious about podcast advertising? Learn more here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us […]

In this episode, Jordan answers the age-old question: what does Haiti, NATO, the Ukraine War, the Chinese Communist Party, all have in common with the Hugo Awards. Well, they’re all a bit of a \$hit show right now. That’s the short answer. In this episode Jordan does a look around the horn at hotspots and […]

In this episode Jordan drinks from his Context is for Kings official show coffee mug, answers questions from the audience, and eventually figurers out why he is so annoyed with the National Republican Party right now. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up […]

This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. In this episode we have a fireside chat with Joe Batir, Delfina (last name redacted), and cameos from Paige Wilson, Matt Bertram, and Audry Zinn. Did we try to discuss important world events happening? Yes. Also, where Paige and […]

In this episode Jordan discusses the various proxy forces of Iran, theirmotivations, their relationship with Iran and how much, or how littlecontrol over them Iran actually has. Also, he goes back and forth on howto pronounce ‘Iraq.’ Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign […]

The first in the Let’s Get to Know sub-series of episodes where Jordan does a deep dive into a place of interest. This week, it is Mexico. Has it been a republic multiple times? Yes. Has it been an empire multiple times? Also, yes. Is Jordan’s show banned there? Not yet. Need your own Context […]

Jordan announces the new name of the show and discusses 9 looming issues the world might be facing in 2024. If you want to suggest a topic or ask a question, you can reach Jordan at jordan.driskell@oggn.com If you want to know how to properly pronounce “Essequibo” feel free to ask Delfina: delfina.govia@oggn.com Brought to you on OGGN, […]

Jordan and the OGGN gang compete to answer questions about 2023 events and pop culture. You might want to hold the handrail for this one. With Paige Wilson, Joe Batir, Delfina Govia and Mark LaCour. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. Life is better at the Ranch. Brought to you on OGGN, […]

In this episode, Jordan gives a brief update on all of the drama brewing between Venezuela and neighboring Guyana. Will there be a war? Will there be sanctions? Will socialism finally fail? Who can say, but hey, at least you’ll get some history and context. This episode is sponsored by Ranch Office—Texas style co-working in Houston. […]

Warm thoughts and good cheer from your favorite bunch of oil and energy podcast hosts. *** Watch the VIDEO here *** Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review here! More from OGGN … PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn […]

Jordan sits down with friend and fellow host Delfina Govia (of ESG Energized fame) for an unplanned, fireside chat where they talk about whatever geopolitical things come to mind. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave […]

In this episode Jordan covers the reasons and history of US and Chinese conflict from Vietnam to President Biden. Wanna know why US and China have issues? Then this is the episode for you. Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN […]

In this episode Jordan tackles the history of the US/China beef (with his usual elegance and tact) from the fall of the last imperial dynasty up to the Korean War.  Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Enjoying the podcast? […]

In this episode Jordan answers some of the more common questions he has received since the Speaker of the House debacle and the Israeli Hamas War kicked off.  Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. Sign up for OGGN newsletters here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us […]

In this episode Jordan discusses how absolutely insane things are in the month of October. From the rudderless US House of Representatives to yet another war in the Middle East. He also asks his audience to vote on which of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse he is. If you want to ask a question […]

In this episode Jordan sits on a balcony over the Persian Gulf and waxes poetical on his travels to the Middle East different cultures and getting into with some Chinese businessmen.  Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review here! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most […]

In this episode Jordan gives his usual spicy take on 10 different recent history geological events that impacted the industry. Prepare to clutch your pearls and have the smelling salts on standby. Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review here! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and […]

In this episode, Jordan sits down with Mark and Paige and discuss all the various geopolitical crises across the globe. Also, Jordan delivers a heartfelt apology for mispronouncing a politician’s name. Email Jordan at jordan.driskell@oggn.com or find him on LinkedIn! Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review here! Brought to […]

In this episode Jordan answers questions from listeners and has a few philosophical rants on the nature of politics and when it’s time for politicians to throw in the towel. Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. Enjoying the podcast? Leave us a review here! Brought to you on OGGN, the largest and most listened-to […]

In this episode Jordan goes on a bit of a rant about the ‘shocking’ and unexpected’ and totally ‘accidental’ death of the former Wagner mercenary chief, the BRICS meeting in South Africa and the specter of yet another impeachment hearing in the US House of Representatives.  Sign up for the OGGN Newsletter here. Enjoying the […]