The Jay Young Show

U.S. upstream oil and gas M&A has reached $80.5 billion in 2026, and the EIA is forecasting Brent crude near $100 per barrel through year-end. What does this mean for the industry, operators, and investors? Join host Rachel Griffith alongside King Operating Corporation's Founder & CEO Jay Young, EVP of Operations Kelly Duncan, and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers for this week's Oil & Gas Run...

Could oil keep steady at $80 a barrel and natural gas climb to $5 in 2027? And could America's natural gas resources become one of its biggest competitive advantages in the global AI race? On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome back Rob Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital , for an in-depth discussion on the forces shaping the energy mark...

Faithfulness isn't just about showing up when things are easy. It's about staying committed, keeping your word, and standing by your values when challenges arise. In this episode of Jay's Weekly Five , part of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young shares his thoughts on the word of the week, Faithful , and reflects on Hebrews 10:23 as a reminder to trust God's promises and stay the course through life's...

Abortion has been illegal in Texas except to save the mother’s life, so most people assume it isn’t happening here. Carolyn of Involved for Life says otherwise. In this live conversation, she explains how abortion has moved from clinics to chemical abortion pills ordered online. They’re sold from more than 90 sites with no exam and no ID check, and most are now taken at home without a doctor. Caro...

Qatar is expanding its U.S. LNG portfolio, King Operating's drilling projects are advancing, and year-end tax planning is becoming increasingly important. This week on Oil & Gas Rundown Live , host Rachel Griffith is joined by Ryan Goeres, EVP of Engineering, and Aaron Ledyard, Land Manager, to break down the latest energy headlines, field activity, and insights for oil and gas investors. In t...

Jay Young and Jordan sit down with Jay Hatfield, founder of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to talk markets, energy, and where investors are finding opportunity right now. Hatfield explains why he’s bullish on stocks and how the S&P could reach 9,300 next year. He also makes the case for long-term compounding with a simple idea: stay invested and “you’re the casino.” He discusses the new 530A...

In this episode of Jay’s Weekly Five , Jay Young breaks down the importance of discipline and why consistency matters more than motivation. From showing up every day to making small decisions that lead to long-term success, Jay shares how discipline builds stronger habits, better leaders, and lasting results. This week’s five: Word of the Week: Discipline Bible Verse: Hebrews 12:11 Book Recommenda...

Oil prices are climbing, Venezuelan crude is arriving in Texas, and geopolitical tensions are raising new questions about global energy supply. What do these developments mean for the oil and gas industry and investors? In this week's Oil & Gas Rundown Live , host Rachel Griffith is joined by King Operating Founder & CEO Jay Young and members of the King Operating team to break down the la...

What if your next big business opportunity came from a single conversation? In today's world, building meaningful relationships, expanding your network, and creating the right content can open doors that traditional marketing alone may not. In this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young sits down with Ryan Harper, founder of Harper Belmont Media and host of The Deal Table , to discuss how strat...

Success isn't just about talent. It's about passion, perseverance, and the determination to keep going when things get tough. In this episode of Jay's Weekly Five , Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, explores the power of grit and why resilience, consistent effort, and a willingness to learn from setbacks are essential in business, leadership, and everyday life. Drawing on 3...

What's driving oil and gas markets this week, and what should investors be watching as 2026 comes to a close? On this week's Oil & Gas Rundown Live , host Rachel Griffith is joined by King Operating Founder & CEO Jay Young, EVP of Tax Rex Gifford, and EVP of Engineering Ryan Goeres to discuss the latest energy headlines, oil and gas operations, investment considerations, and year-end tax p...

Billions of dollars are moving through the oil and gas industry as major energy companies pursue acquisitions, expand infrastructure, and position themselves for future growth. What's driving these deals, and what do they reveal about the value of energy assets? In this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young and Rachel Groce break down some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions making headlin...

Integrity isn't just about what you say. It's about what you do, especially when nobody's watching. In this episode of Jay's Weekly Five , Jay Young shares why integrity is the foundation of trust, strong leadership, and lasting relationships in business and life. This week's Bible verse, Proverbs 10:9 , reminds us that walking in integrity leads to security, while dishonesty eventually catches up...

What's driving oil prices, and what could continue global supply disruptions mean for U.S. energy producers and investors? Join Rachel Griffith, SVP at King Operating Corporation, alongside Founder & CEO Jay Young, EVP of Land and Business Development Bill Phillips, and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers for this week's Oil & Gas Rundown. We're breaking down the biggest energy headlines, sharing up...

Are digital assets becoming a permanent part of modern wealth management? On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Jake Claver, Chairman and Principal of Digital Ascension Group , to explore the evolving world of digital assets, cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and the future of wealth management. As institutional interest in digital assets cont...

Success doesn't happen overnight. It takes hard work, perseverance, faith, and a willingness to keep going when things get tough. In Episode 283 of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young shares his Weekly Five for October 12, 2026, centered around one powerful word: WILLING . From trusting God's timing to learning from Sylvester Stallone's journey to success, Jay explores why determination, consistency, a...

Oil prices remain around $90, global demand for U.S. natural gas stays strong, and domestic operators continue to navigate a changing energy market. On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown , Rachel Griffith breaks down the biggest energy stories of the week and what they could mean for U.S. oil and gas operators. We also go to Land Manager Aaron Ledyard for an update on King Operating’s Bivins and Mi...

Jay Young revisits his conversation with Rhett Bennett, Founder and CEO of Black Mountain, recorded at the 2024 NAPE Expo. Rhett shares how growing up in a Kentucky coal mining family shaped his path into the energy business and how he went on to build Black Mountain into a diversified energy company with operations spanning exploration and production, frac sand, midstream, saltwater disposal and...

Trust takes years to build and seconds to lose. This week on The Jay Young Show, Jay’s Weekly Five explores the idea of trust—and why it may be one of the most important currencies in business, leadership, relationships, and life. Jay shares a lesson from Proverbs 3:5 about trusting God when you don’t have all the answers, a powerful idea from Stephen M. R. Covey’s The SPEED of Trust , and a podca...

WTI is back above $90, diesel supplies remain tight, and energy markets continue to react to changing global supply conditions. On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown , Rachel Griffith is joined by Eric Rice, EVP of Strategic Partnerships, and Kelly Duncan, EVP of Engineering , to break down what happened in energy this week, why it matters, and what investors should be watching next. This week: • W...

In this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay goes back into the archives for a conversation with David Blackmon , a longtime expert on oil, natural gas, and U.S. energy policy. Jay and David discuss the boom-and-bust cycles that have shaped the oil and gas industry, the impact of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing on American energy production, and the supply-and-demand forces that influe...

What does excellence really look like? In this week’s Jay’s Weekly Five , Jay Young shares why excellence isn’t about being perfect. It’s about caring about the quality of your work, paying attention to the details, and continually looking for ways to improve. This week’s five: Word of the Week: Excellence Bible Verse: Daniel 6:3 Book: The Excellence Dividend by Tom Peters TV Show: Chef’s Table Po...

On Episode 276 of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young is back with another edition of Jay’s Weekly Five — five things to think about each week: a word, a Bible verse, a book, something to watch, and a podcast. This week’s word is choices . Every day, we make decisions that shape where we go, who we become, and what we prioritize. Some choices feel small in the moment, but over time, they can have a muc...

This week on The Rundown , Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Founder & CEO of King Operating , Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology , and Ian Crane, Senior Reservoir Engineer for a fast-paced look at what’s happening across the oil and gas industry. We break down three major energy stories making headlines: rising U.S. diesel prices and discussion around a potential export ban, the Strategic Petro...

Energy markets are heading into the fourth quarter of 2026 with plenty for investors and industry leaders to watch. On Episode 274 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto welcome back Josef Schachter, founder of the Schachter Energy Report, for a conversation about the latest developments across the oil and natural gas markets and what Josef is watching as we move toward the end of the ye...