Chuck Yates Got A Job

Mush Khan, Co-Founder and CEO of Alchemy Industrial, joins Chuck Yates to discuss the transition from podcasting to leading AI software development in the energy sector. Mush shares insights on the evolution of AI applications in industrial markets, the challenges of reshoring manufacturing, and how Alchemy Industrial is leveraging AI to deliver innovative solutions. The conversation also explores...

Jonathan Farber of Lime Rock Partners joins Chuck Yates and Collin McLelland to talk about his impressive 79x return from the CrownRock sale and the patience it takes to hold onto assets in the energy sector. Along the way, Farber shares a humorous story about helping Chuck’s ex-wife pick out a Ferrari, showing that private equity extends beyond just energy investments. The conversation dives into...

Scott Gale, Executive Director at Halliburton Labs, joins Chuck Yates for a deep dive into Bitcoin, energy, and innovation in this re-released episode of the "Chuck Yates Needs A Job" podcast. Together, they explore the surprising synergy between digital currency and the energy markets, while Scott shares insights into the groundbreaking work at Halliburton Labs. The conversation touches on Chuck’...

Isaac Orr joins Chuck Yates to discuss the real impact of Governor Tim Walz's energy policies. They dive into how Walz's moderate campaign promises have evolved into progressive energy policies, the challenges surrounding the Enbridge Line 3 pipeline, and the push for 100% carbon-free electricity. The conversation highlights the potential blackouts and economic consequences tied to these mandates...

Bob King, Proprietor at Greenhouse Social Ventures and Congressional candidate for Texas-21, joins Chuck Yates to discuss his journey from the oil and gas industry to politics. Bob shares his plans for addressing critical issues such as government debt, overreach, and the importance of transparency in governance. He offers a contrarian approach to typical political conversations, advocating for re...

Jeffrey Kripal, J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University, joins Chuck Yates to explore the intersections between UFOs, religion, altered states of consciousness, and even superhero comics. Jeffrey shares his insights into how these seemingly disparate phenomena reveal deeper truths about reality, challenging conventional explanations. With his background in rel...

Alex Underwood, CEO of Empire Energy Group Limited, joins Chuck Yates to dive into the future of shale gas and why Australia could be a game-changer in this industry. With a rich family history in mining, from Burma to Papua New Guinea, Alex’s background has uniquely shaped his career, leading him to the forefront of Australia’s shale gas exploration. In this episode, Alex discusses the innovative...

Stephanie Berlin, CEO of Energy Club Northern Territory, joins the Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast to share her journey and insights into the dynamic energy landscape of Australia’s Northern Territory. Since joining Energy Club NT as a member at its founding in 2015, Stephanie has risen to lead the organization, driving its mission to connect and support the local energy community. In this episode...

Two key people in Clayton Williams life - his CFO Mel Riggs and  his widow Modesta - show Chuck around Claytie’s office which remains the same as the last day he was in it. Amazing stories about Clayton’s journey, the governor’s race, how he wooed Modesta and yes, Barbara Bush had a crush on him.  Watch this one if you can, the video is priceless. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join...

Chris has been absolutely blowing up X (Twitter) educating the world on how climate actually works.  So I had to have him on.  We chatted how good our historical temperature data really is, how good the more recent data and climate models, and what we can actually prove in laboratory.   Needless to say Chris doesn’t think the world is ending anytime soon if the climate is changing a little bit. Cl...

You’ve probably heard me complain about the lack of content creation by energy folks. The reach of the internet and social media is vast and can truly turn your world from an “outbound” cold call approach to a content driven “inbound” program. And we have amazing stories to tell in energy, fascinating, cool stories. But we don’t tell them, we let environmentalist define the narrative. That said, o...

Zane Ball, Corporate Vice President at Intel Corporation, joins Chuck Yates on the Chuck Yates Needs A Job Podcast to dive into the future of AI and data centers. With nearly 28 years at Intel, Zane shares his journey from engineering to leading Intel’s server and AI product management, tackling challenges like the rising energy demand from AI and data centers. This episode explores Intel’s innova...

I wanted to hear about Bryan and Max’s recent merger so I had them on to tell me all about it.  Bryan’s company Aegis is a leader in hedging advisory for commodities; Max’s company Ancova has a leading technology platform and strong marketing expertise in the physical markets.  I’m always skeptical of deals that seem like perfect fits, tons of synergies, asset-less but people based businesses.  Bu...

Jag Gattu, Founder & CEO of UptimeAI Inc., joins Chuck Yates in this episode of "Chuck Yates Needs a Job" to dive into the world of AI and its revolutionary impact on industrial operations. As Chuck fumbles with tech and tries to keep up, Jag explains how UptimeAI is stepping in to replace the expertise of seasoned industry pros, acting as a virtual expert to diagnose issues, improve efficienc...

I had Travis on the podcast and we just name dropped for an hour.  Yeah, we talked a bunch of energy stuff - Halcon and the shale revolution, debt deals with Oak Tree, nuclear powering tech, hydrocarbons powering the developing world - but then we went through celebrity encounters - Justin Timberlake, Jeff Skilling, Michael Milken, Bret Michael, David Lee Roth.  The only thing strange about this e...

I wanted to learn more about lithium because this mineral is a big deal for batteries. Phones EVs everything needs lithium. So I had the guys from International Battery Metals on to talk lithium and their extraction methodology. Direct lithium extraction (DLE) is a thing, a real thing, even Exxon is doing it. Think about it, oil and gas guys, if you got waste water, why aren’t you extracting the l...

Always cool getting to chat with Kathleen Kelley a/k/a the OPEC Whisperer.  She’s doing some really cool charity stuff, volunteer led disaster relief with All Hands and Hearts.  She also level sets us on oil prices - demand, supply, China, Middle East unrest. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & ga...

I had heard all about the Midland County school bond election last winter. $1.4 billion for new buildings, upgrading old ones, new technology. I didn’t realize that right next door the Ector County Independent School District had a similar election for $423 million that passed too. A large part of the proceeds will be used for the Career & Technical Education Center.  CTE sounds totally dope -...

The head of Stephens Inc.’s Energy practice told me he’s got family offices investing in oil and gas. I cried “bull shit, that’s up there with UFOs, Bigfoot and pleasant ex-wives.” Keith doth protest so I had him, Brad Nelson and Evan Smith on to convince me otherwise. Cool discussion on family offices - how to find them, how they operate, how they view the energy world. Click here to watch a vide...

In this episode, Chuck Yates and experts from Digital Wildcatters explore the exciting intersection of energy and technology through Bitcoin mining. As energy companies increasingly adopt tech-driven strategies, this episode examines how high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining are reshaping the industry. Topics include EQT’s move to cut natural gas production due to low prices and consider B...

I didn’t know much about Diversified Energy and their approach to the oil and gas business and they operate more wells than anyone else in the US so I wanted Doug to come on and tell me all about it. Pretty cool stuff they’re doing to manage end of life issues for old producing wells. Plus some really cool finance stuff they’re doing - securitizing debt in the insurance markets to get higher advan...

Mark is one of the smartest guys I know so I had him on to explain to me what the hell is going on in the economy, the implications for the energy business and what his fund is looking at these days. Pretty fascinating opportunity in hydroelectricity. Mark is buying century old dams, modernizing and selling electricity into the grid. Cool way to play the demand for baseload power. Click here to wa...

Pretty cool to talk to the dude that runs the Bunkie Perkins account on X, sports sarcasm at its finest. And it’s even cooler when you talk about starting an oil and gas company with a rural SBA loan. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-wor...

When I first started the podcast, Collin would always ask me: How long is this week’s episode? And did somebody cry? It did seem like in the early days, when the industry was hanging by a thread, we did a lot of serious mental health content. I joked I was the Brene Brown of the oil business. So I did a thing this week. I went on my friends Donnie and Stephanie’s podcast called Angst and shared a...

Going Old School this week. Going into the CYNAJ vault to rerelease the original podcast with BRV and Shake Unikitty. From October 2020. We covered it all (the shale revolution, private equity, the world) while being fueled on wine and white claw. And more white claw. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insig...