Energy Realities

The Energy Realities Team drives it home - "Come On Man" This was a fun podcast with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and me! We had way too much fun and had some great comments from the live audience. We also had some great insights from Dr. Graham Conway, Principal Engineer in the Automotive Division at Southwest Research Institute. A shout-out to Rodney, who found out who he was. I hav...

The Energy Reality team from Bulgaria, the US, and the UK had a fun energy discussion at the expense of the COP30 participants. When you get Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, Stu Turley, and Irina Slav on a podcast, buckle up, as fun is around the corner. The main topics The Energy Realities Team discussed in this podcast episode include: 1. The outcomes and implications of COP30, the recent UN climat...

We have Brian Zinchuk, PipelineOnline.ca, Saskatchewan’s Energy News, stopping by the Energy Realities Podcast, and we’re ready to dive deep into Canada’s evolving energy markets. It’s always a great time having Brian on the show as he brings sharp insights and real-world perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s energy future. From the federal clean energy mandates to the r...

In a shocking flip, Bill Gates announced that Climate Change, while a real issue, is not an "existential threat" to humanity. Wow, how much has his Climate leadership impacted global markets and society and how has it harmed kids' mental health? You have to ask, how much has the global market of carbon credits and Net Zero been influenced by Bill Gates' money and involvement? And how do we move fo...

You won't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley as they dive into the major shifts shaping today’s global energy landscape. From geopolitical tensions and critical mineral shortages to the ongoing tug-of-war between renewable ambitions and oil and gas realities, the hosts unpack how policy, production, and politics a...

The world is facing a massive increase in electricity prices, but nobody has a straight answer on why the prices are up hundreds of percent. We have a special guest, David Turver, a first-principles thinker who writes about Net Zero and Energy Policies. We will have our regular band of energy misfits — David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, and Stu Turley. Buckle up for the truth. In this eye-o...

You won’t want to miss this live discussion from the Energy Realities team on China v. the US in the Critical Mineral market control that is getting global attention. China has been taking additional steps to control supply in various ways, and we will cover how the Trump administration is looking to secure key sources of critical minerals. With David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Tu...

You don’t want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with the International Team from the UK, EU, and the US. We have Dr. Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, Stu Turley, and David Blackmon. We will be covering the latest updates in Net Zero, like the reports that the Net Zero Banking Alliance has voted to cease operations. Is this yet another fallout from the Trump UN Speech? This episode div...

What a week at the UN. They were expecting a climate and green energy rally, but they got President Trump going off the teleprompter and delivering some Energy Realities that were more like a shark in a tidal pool filled with fish that could not escape. Buckle up and enjoy the global impact of the Presidential speech at the UN General Assembly. In this week’s episode of The Energy Realities Podcas...

You won’t want to miss the global team of podcasters covering the IEA walking back its stances on oil and the huge impacts on international markets. David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, and Stu Turley from all parts of the globe dig into why the IEA has reversed course, the pressures behind its changing forecasts, and what it means for energy security, global markets, and investment strategie...

Meghan Lapp has been at the forefront of the Wind Farm Turbulence and issues on the East Coast, and she was just on the Ingram Angle discussing the problems with the offshore wind farms. You won't want to miss this opportunity to ask David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, Stu Turley, and our special guest, Meghan Lapp, about the problems being kept from the public. Some real safety issues are n...

You won't want to miss this wild discussion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, and the natural gas pipeline deal between China and Russia, just approved. The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is set to reshape global energy markets, with President Putin announcing that all natural gas once destined for the EU will now flow to Asia. In this episode, David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina...

The world is in an energy-hungry stage, and we need nuclear, but how will nuclear be financed? The Energy Realities team, led by Author Paul Tice, has a comprehensive report on nuclear financing. In this episode, we dive into how new models could fund large-scale reactors and accelerate their rollout, while tackling the challenges that have stalled nuclear growth for decades. With sharp insights f...

Governments are pushing harder than ever to enforce Net Zero, but what does that really mean for households, businesses, and the global economy? From court rulings on oil and gas projects to soaring energy bills and the heavy reliance on subsidies, we break down the contradictions and real-world impact of these policies. We had a lot of fun covering key points around Net Zero and hypocrisy. We als...

You won't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with David Blackmon, Stu Turley, Irina Slav, and Tammy Nemeth with their special guest Robert Bryce. Robert has a new mini-documentary out, and it is about the global push to save farmlands from large-scale solar development. This is one of the most significant issues imaginable. There were lots of key points in the podcast. Green...

We are seeing a global energy realization that "renewable and sustainable" do not include subsidies. The financial crisis and the reliability of current wind and solar technologies are starting to have a global energy impact, and coupled with Net Zero policies that impose crippling energy restrictions, you have the makings for a significant discussion.  You will want to start your week off with Da...

How in the world do you make "Economic Sense of Wind and Solar"? Is the question for the day? We have been told for years that wind and solar energy are cheaper and should replace all traditional power sources. Even Elon has been recently saying that all power comes from the Sun. You won't want to miss this podcast featuring Irina Slav, David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley as we explore th...

On this wild episode of Energy Realities, we had way too many topics to choose from, so someone shouted, "Cover them all." Well, ok, here are some of the issues we are organizing.... *BP is out of wind. *Exxon and Chevron embark on a beautiful friendship in Guyana. *Ed Miliband just keeps getting crazier. *$92 billion in private investments for enormous Pittsburgh AI development. *New coal plant p...

This was an outstanding episode of the Energy Realities podcast with our special Guest,  Tom Nelson . He has been on the podcast before, and this time was a great treat for our listeners, and the comments from the live audience was fantastic! This was very enlightening and entertaining, as we are seeing a change in the world, and it normally starts with banks and insurance companies. When Tom brou...

You will not want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley as they discuss the looming EU and China alliance on the horizon. Why is this happening, and how will this impact consumers globally? We would like to thank all our regular viewers and those who add great comments each week. Those comments are very enlightening, and...

Buckle up as the best Monday morning live podcast on Energy rolls out a huge topic on Geopolitics and Critical Minerals. There are some surprising developments underway, and we will cover them all. From NATO’s shifting defense budgets and China's strategic chokehold on rare earth processing to trade realignments and energy market turmoil, this fast-paced discussion dives into the global power play...

You won't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast, featuring David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, and Stu Turley, as they discuss geopolitical issues and their impact on oil. With President Trump authorizing the strike on Iran's Nuclear programs, what will happen to oil? Will Iran retaliate, or will terror cells open up globally? Will the Strait of Hormuz be shut down? Will...

What is going on in the EV market with the end of the EV mandates? What will happen to the global markets? Will insurance companies become the new mandatory organizations? EV policies are starting to shift in the U.S., Canada, and Europe - and that’s having an impact on consumers, manufacturers, and the energy sector. As government mandates lose momentum and subsidies begin to fade, investment pat...

The AI and Data Center Reveal: Electricity Growth Crisis is an absolute understatement. The energy crisis revealed by data center growth is shedding light on the grid and how new electricity sources are added. You won't want to miss this discussion from the International Podcast team of Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley. Highlights of the Podcast 00:01 - Introduction 02:10 -...

This is a massive story about the UK and the EU on the path to Net Zero. We recognize that many energy policies are written based on Net Zero policies, and subsequent patterns emerge. Deindustrialization and fiscal failure. Kathryn Porter is an author for Watt-Logic and has a fantastic report on "The true affordability of net zero." You will not want to miss this discussion, as the EU and the UK a...