Max Gagliardi

Always Be Building

Business EN ↓ 223 episodes

The Always Be Building Podcast explores business, entrepreneurship, markets, and current events with insightful commentary and engaging conversations. Whether it's building a company, expanding your knowledge, or creating a better life, we’re all building something. Hosted by entrepreneur Max Gagliardi—who has founded companies across Energy, Real Estate, Tech, Hospitality, and Media—the show brings unique perspectives on the forces shaping our world. Originally launched as Talk Energy , the podcast ran for 160 episodes focused on the energy sector before evolving into Always Be Building . New...

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Max Gagliardi

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Business

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www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Apr 29, 2025

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Episodes

#124: Oil Mutt 08.06.2022

This episode’s guest is Joshua Pollard (aka Oil Mutt). Josh is the founder of Oil Mutt where he sources oil and gas deals for investors in conventional (i.e. vertical) producing plays and participates in wells.  Josh also has an experimental project where he is working algae to create sustainable biofuels.  This episode we discuss how Josh evaluates oil & gas deals. He talks about all the pote...

#123: Politics and Bitcoin 01.06.2022

This episode’s guest is Dennis Porter. Dennis is the head of content for Compass Mining and the host of the new show “Breaking” where he covers Bitcoin, politics, and business topics.  Dennis is also very active in the politics side of Bitcoin where he is working with legislators and Bitcoin lobbyist groups around the country to help bring Bitcoin friendly regulations at the state and federal leve...

#122: Ag Carbon Capture, Stoic Thinking, Memorial Day 30.05.2022

We went live for episode #122: with David Heikkinen. This episode we talk about new technologies in agriculture based carbon capture. Discuss our views on stoicism and the lessons we've learned practicing stoic thinking. Memorial day talk, honoring our service men and women that have fought and died for our country. Hope you enjoy the show! Heik's Twitter: https://twitter.com/heik_energy...

#121: The Alternative Renewables 25.05.2022

This episode’s is a recording from Scott’s mining conference where I got to moderate a panel with Jason Williams (Parabolic Guy) and Greg Beard the CEO of Stronghold Digital. If you are listening to this on the podcast app, I would highly recommend hoping over to YouTube because Scott’s conference did a fantastic job on the audio/visual for this and the video recording is top notch professional. A...

#120: Nat Gas, Refined Products, & Global Oil w/ Nicholas Hillman 23.05.2022

This episode's guest is Nicholas Hillman with Aegis.  We did this one live on Twitter spaces (5/23/22) and took some great questions from the audience at the end.  This episode we cover: -U.S. Natural Gas markets -Refined products markets -Global oil markets -OPEC & Russia Hope you enjoy the show!  Nicholas' Twitter: https://twitter.com/nhillman_energy  Twitter: https://twitter.com/m...

#119: Energy Seer 18.05.2022

This episode’s guest is Michael Lynch. Michael is a Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation and President of Strategic Energy and Economic Research. He spent nearly 30 years at MIT and then spent several years at what is now IHS Global Insight as the chief energy economist.  This episode we discuss the great mistakes that have been made in energy policy. We hear Michael’s ske...

#118: Markets, TXOGA Tech Showcase, Bitcoin Crashing 13.05.2022

We are live recording this week's episode of Talk. Energy Insights with co-host David Heikkinen.  Talking:  -Crazy Markets -The TXOGA Tech Showcase Heik Moderated -Bitcoin/crypto price crash Hope you enjoy the show!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkenergypod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkenergy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/T...

#117: Presidio 12.05.2022

This episode’s guest is Will Ulrich. Will is the Founder / Co-CEO of Presidio Petroleum and a Harvard business school alumni.  Will is one of the sharpest and most articulate oil & gas executives I’ve had a chance to interview on the podcast. His company (Presidio) was able to grow during the pandemic and they have put together an impressive  portfolio of assets in a short period of time.  Thi...

#116: Certainty in an Uncertain World 04.05.2022

We did a livestream/Twitter spaces for this episode and I sat down again with Joe Burnett from Blockware Solutions. We discussed the recent Blockware report titled: Bitcoin is Certainty in an Uncertain World.  Report here: https://www.blockwaresolutions.com/research-and-publications/bitcoin-is-certainty-in-an-uncertain-world  The back half we talk natural gas and Bitcoin mining.  Hope you enjoy th...

#115: Energy Macro w/ Rory Johnston 02.05.2022

I sat down live with Rory Johnston on Twitter spaces and we talked energy macro.  The conversation broadly covers:  1.) US Shale 2.) OPEC+ 3.) Russia 4.) Demand Hope you enjoy the show!  https://www.tiktok.com/@talk.energy Website: https://talk.energy/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi  Twitter: https://twitter.com/heik_energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkenergypod LinkedIn: https://...

#114: TE Insights 4/29/22 - Energy Earnings 30.04.2022

We did a livestream / Twitter spaces for this week's episode of TE Insights with Co-Host David Heikkinen.  We talked about this week's energy earnings for a few of the U.S. Natural Gas producers.  It was a fun rip, glad we got one in this week.  Hope you enjoy the show!  https://www.tiktok.com/@talk.energy Website: https://talk.energy/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi  Twitter...

#113: Empower Pt. 1: Flared Gas Mining 28.04.2022

This episode I got to moderate a panel at the Digital Wildcatter's Empower: Bitcoin Mining conference. The panel's guests were Cully Cavness, the President of Cursoe Energy and Bruce Larson the President and CEO of Kraken Energy.  Cully is one of the OG natural gas Bitcoin miners that has been using flared natural gas to mine with. His company paved the way for the off grid Bitcoin minin...

#112: Origins Pt. 1 23.04.2022

This episode I sat down with my brother Gus Gagliardi, the host of the Fire Code Tech Podcast and we reminisced about stories of us growing up. There has been a lot of growth in the podcast’s audience the last 6 months and a lot of new listeners. I thought it would be fun to record an origins story episode giving my background for those that don’t know.   The first half we talk about my life up to...

#111: The New Price of Energy 20.04.2022

This episode's guest is Dylan LeClair. Dylan is the Head of Market Research for Bitcoin Magazine, Senior Analyst at UTXO Management and Co-Founder of 21st Paradigm.  If you follow Dylan on Twitter you know that he has a wealth of on-chain knowledge as well as some incredibly impressive market takes.  This episode we dive into the current macro backdrop and get Dylan's views on the market...

#109: Old Colleagues & New Endeavors 14.04.2022

This episode's guests are Mike Wright and Chris Sorrels. I worked with Mike & Chris back in the Chesapeake Energy days and we have stayed in touch over the years. Recently they joined the Ancova Energy team to help on the Business and Corporate front.  This episode we reminisce about the good old days at CHK.  We talk about the state of the oil and gas midstream market and the challenges...

#108: Talk.Energy Insights 4/8/22 08.04.2022

I went live this week with co-host David Heikkinen for Talk. Energy Insights. We caught up after a few weeks off and discussed. -Heik's new journey -Global Macro -Where to put money in this environment Hope you enjoy the show!  Talk. Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/max_gagliardi  Twitter: https://twitter.com/heik_energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkenerg...

#107: The Bitcoin Debate (w/ Doomberg) 05.04.2022

This episode we have returning guest back to the show, Doomberg. This is an energy podcast but Bitcoin is energy backed money and as some of you may be aware, is a topic that is one of my favorites to cover.  The Doomberg team has written numerous pieces criticizing Bitcoin and Crypto broadly) and we have had a few back-and-forth exchanges on Twitter about the topic.   After the latest piece on Bi...

#106: Live from Empower w/ Tom Masiero 01.04.2022

Sat down live to get a rip in with Tom Masiero from Cathedra Bitcoin at the Empower Bitcoin Mining conference. Tom is the first person that introduced me to the Bitcoin mining industry and it was great to sit down and finally get him on the podcast.  We talk about the merger between oil & gas and Bitcoin mining and our past together working in the mining space. Hope you enjoy the show!

#105: Coal, Metals & Mining 30.03.2022

This episode’s guest is Matt Warder. Matt is the founder of Sea Wolf research where he covers the mining and metals space. I found Matt on coal Twitter and he has been a great follow that has increased my knowledge on the coal and mining space.  This episode we discuss the current state of the domestic coal industry. We talk about the current conflict in Europe and the impact it is having on the m...

#104: Friday Stand Down Call-In 26.03.2022

I called in to the Friday Stand Down podcast this last week. This is a clip of my segment, if you want to watch the full episode you can click this link: https://youtu.be/rhqNK6CVxIw  Make sure to Follow @landmanlife to catch some good oil & gas content on Twitter and the best swag in the energy game.  Hope you enjoy the show!  LandManLife Twitter: https://twitter.com/LandmanLife Friday Stand...

#103: The Nuclear Option 23.03.2022

This episode’s guest is Mark Nelson. Mark is the Managing Director of Radiant Energy fund and previously worked under Michael Shellenberger at Environmental Progress. Mark is from Oklahoma City and ran cross country at my alma matter Oklahoma State University, before heading to Cambridge to get his Masters in Nuclear Energy.  Mark is an outspoken advocate of nuclear and a fantastic follow on Twitt...

#102: Oil Market Update - Abhi Rajendran 17.03.2022

We are live for the Talk Energy podcast #102 with returning guest Abhiram Rajendran from Energy Intel. We are doing an open riff on the state of the oil markets. A LOT has changed since he came on a few weeks ago. Hope you enjoy the show! Abhi Rajendran Twitter: https://lnkd.in/eZR3nK3Z Talk. Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/ Twitter: https://lnkd.in/guUwXJf LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gPFhtdv Yo...

#101: Solar's Dirty Secrets 17.03.2022

We went live for this episode of The Talk Energy podcast with returning guest Brian Gitt.  This episode we dive into Solar's dirty secrets and why Brian thinks that Solar is hurting the environment and is not good for humanity. You don't want to miss this one! Hope you enjoy the show! Brian's Twitter: https://lnkd.in/gZnhWK59 Talk. Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/ Twitter: https...

#100: Oil, Macro, & Clown World 11.03.2022

We went live for this episode of the Talk. Energy podcast with Tracy Shuchart to talk about all the craziness going on in the world, oil markets and macro! The last episode we did was on spaces and we had a lot of technical difficulties so we wanted to try it again! Hope you enjoy the show! Tracy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chigrl Talk. Energy Podcast: https://talk.energy/ Twitter: https:/...

#99: The Energy Debate 09.03.2022

This episode’s guest is Craig Lawrence, Partner and co-founder of Energy Transition Ventures. Craig is an outspoken advocate of the green movement and the energy transition, and needless to say we don’t see eye-to-eye on many energy topics but that’s the exact reason I wanted to have him on the show.  We've often gone back and forth in the replies on Twitter and eventually we decided to sit d...

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