The Jay Young Show

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...

In this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay shares this week’s Jay’s Weekly Five , centered around one of the most important skills in business, leadership, and life: communication . Jay breaks down why great communication starts with listening, clarity, and understanding the person on the other side of the conversation. He also shares Ephesians 4:29 and the reminder to use our words to build othe...

On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay revisits his conversation with Andrew Richards , an energy sector innovator helping change the way the industry approaches oil and gas operations. With a deep background in engineering, operations, and leadership, Andrew explains how his team is working to drill faster, safer, and more efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on quality and safety. T...

On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay shares another edition of Jay’s Weekly Five — five things on his mind this week covering faith, leadership, books, entertainment, and wealth. This week, Jay talks about pride , shares a message from Isaiah 41:10 , recommends a book by Ken Hirsch , gives his take on Breaking Bad , and highlights the Wealth on Main Street podcast. It’s a quick look at what...

This week marks 25 years since September 11, 2001 . Where were you when you first heard the news? On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown , we take a moment to remember those we lost on 9/11 and honor those who have served and sacrificed in the years since. Then, Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Steve Mullican and Bill Phillips to break down what’s happening across energy markets, operations a...

In this special look-back episode of The Jay Young Show , my co-host Jordan Soto and I revisit our conversation with Richard S. De Witt, a remarkable leader whose life has been shaped by business success, military service, faith, family, and resilience. For more than 30 years, Richard led Jack Frost De Witt Food Brokers, Inc., while also serving as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserv...

What happened in energy this week, why does it matter, and what should investors be watching next? Join Rachel Griffith with Ryan Goeres, EVP of Engineering, and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, for this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown . We’re covering: • Venezuela, Iran, Canada trade, oil prices, and the latest market developments • Oil and natural gas supply, demand, and OPEC+ • Mid-Continent drilling a...

Join Rachel Griffith, SVP at King Operating, with Bill Phillips, EVP of Land & Business Development, and Reservoir engineer Ian Crane, for a timely discussion on what’s happening across the U.S. oil and gas industry. They’ll cover what they’re seeing in today’s acquisition market, how engineering and longer laterals are changing well economics, what creates value in an oil and gas project, and...

If you’re a high-income earner, business owner or investor, tax planning shouldn’t start in April. On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with nationally recognized tax strategist Ed Lyon to talk about the biggest tax mistakes successful people make, the difference between tax preparation and proactive tax planning, and what people should be thinking about befor...

What do today’s oil and gas headlines actually mean at the wellhead? On this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE , Rachel Griffith is joined by King Founder and CEO Jay Young, EVP of Operations Kelly Duncan and Land Manager Aaron Ledyard for a timely discussion on the forces shaping U.S. oil and gas right now. They break down oil prices above $85, uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, st...

What do you learn working at the White House and SpaceX before launching your own company at just 24? On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Brock Murphy, co-founder of Parent ProTech , shares how he went from high-performance environments to building an edtech company now reaching thousands of schools. Jay Young and Jordan Soto dig into what Brock learned about leadership, ownership, scaling, wi...

How is seismic technology changing the way oil and gas companies identify and develop opportunities? On this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE , Rachel Griffith is joined by King Operating COO Steve Mullican and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers to break down how seismic technology has evolved, how King used seismic at Bivins Ranch, and how drilling decisions are made when seismic data is not availabl...

Oil prices are moving sharply as the market reacts to every new development involving Iran and negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Join moderator Rachel Griffith and King Founder and CEO Jay Young, EVP of Land and Business Development Bill Phillips and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers LIVE today at 2 p.m. CT for the latest Oil & Gas Rundown. The panel will discuss: • What current oil-pr...

Could oil prices return to record highs? Are we entering a new energy supercycle? And how should investors interpret the conflicting signals coming from Iran, the United States and the global oil market? In Episode 261 of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome veteran energy analyst Josef Schachter , founder and editor of the Schachter Energy Report , for a wide-ranging dis...

What does it take to move an oil and gas well from drilling through completion and into production? In this episode of the Oil & Gas Rundown Live , King SVP Rachel Griffith speaks with Kelly Duncan, EVP of Operations , and Ryan Goeres, EVP of Engineering , about the development of King Operating’s Mid-Continent wells. Kelly explains where the wells currently stand in the drilling and fracking...

What are oil prices, interest rates and inflation telling us about the direction of the economy? On this episode of The Jay Young Show , Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome Peter Boockvar , Chief Investment Officer of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, editor of The Boock Report and frequent CNBC contributor. Peter shares his perspective on the financial markets, Federal Reserve policy and the ec...

Go live on location with the King Operating team in Ochiltree County, Texas, for a firsthand look at active drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations. Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins Rachel Griffith and Steve Mullican to discuss: • Current drilling and completion activity in the Mid-Continent • How a horizontal oil and gas well is drilled and fracked • King Opera...

Oil prices are approaching $80 per barrel again as geopolitical tensions, global supply concerns, and uncertainty surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence energy markets. This week on Oil & Gas Rundown Live, Rachel Griffith is joined by: Jay Young, Founder & CEO, King Operating Corporation Steve Mullican, Chief Operating Officer Kelly Duncan, Executive Vice President...

WTI prices are moving higher again, bringing new attention to the opportunity in U.S. oil and gas investing. In this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Rex Gifford, EVP of Tax for King, and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, to discuss what rising oil prices mean for investors, why project quality and operator experience still matter, and how direct oil and gas inves...

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and guest co-host Rachel Griffith sit down with Dan Steffens, President of Energy Prospectus Group, to break down why oil prices are lower than expected and why they could move higher quickly. Dan explains the factors impacting WTI and Brent oil prices, including China’s inventory moves, the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. oil inventories, refinery capacity,...

In this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live #254 , host Rachel Griffith, King Operating SVP , is joined by Jay R. Young, Founder & CEO , Aaron Ledyard, Land Manager , and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology , for a timely discussion on today’s oil and gas market. The conversation covers why oil prices may not be reacting the way many expected, what it takes to acquire and develop land for drilling, t...

In this Oil & Gas Rundown, Host Rachel Griffith, Jay Young, Kelly Duncan, and Bill Phillips discuss King Operating’s Mid-Con project and what makes this region such an attractive place to drill. Jay breaks down why the Mid-Continent region stood out from a strategic, geological, and economic perspective. Kelly walks through the drilling process, including how wells are planned, drilled, and mo...

On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto are joined by Jay Hatfield, CEO and founder of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to break down the biggest macro themes investors are watching right now: oil price volatility, the Strait of Hormuz, OPEC supply, inflation expectations, possible Fed reform, rate cuts, AI-driven earnings, and where the market could go next. From energy s...

In this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live (part of The Jay Young Show), host Rachel Griffith is joined by Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Ryan Goeres, EVP of Production, for a field-focused conversation on what happens before, during, and after a well is drilled. They break down how geology and engineering work together, what production really means, and why responsible U.S. oil and natural ga...

In this milestone 250th episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Texas Rangers legend Elvis Andrus and Pastor Jack Graham for a powerful conversation about faith, baseball, family, leadership, and purpose. Elvis shares his journey from growing up in Venezuela to making it to Major League Baseball, the mindset that helped him push through challenges, and the ro...