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The Crude Cast

Travis McCaughey
Oil and Gas Industry
Non-Destructive Testing
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Determination Theory
Executive Help Now
Dyslexia
Mineral Rights
Oil & Gas
Alaska
Welding
Oilfield Injuries
Real Estate
Distran
This One's For the Gals
Scratchie
Litigation
Dale Carnegie
Covid-19 Pandemic
Oil and Gas
King Operating

Welcome to The Crude Cast, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the oil and gas industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or exploring the industry for the first time, our podcast offers a unique window into the diverse roles, challenges, and opportunities within this dynamic field.

In each episode, we dive deep into:

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Marty Anderson has spent more than 40 years in welding, inspection, and nondestructive testing.

In this episode, Marty breaks down what NDT is, why qualified inspectors matter, how automation and AI are changing the field, and why ... more

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Jack Balagia went from representing energy companies as a young lawyer to serving as Vice President and General Counsel of ExxonMobil. Today, he is helpin... more

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How do you go from driving a cement truck at Halliburton to becoming one of the energy industry's most respected consultants?

In Episode #49 of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with Dan Arthur, President and CEO of ALL Consulting, ... more

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Jay Young, CEO of King Operating and author of The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing, joins The Crude Cast to explain how oil and gas investing works, what makes a project valuable, and why deal structure, geology, engineering, operat... more

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In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis McCaughey talks with Jace Graham about mineral rights, royalty interests, and how mineral deals work in the oil and gas industry.

Jace explains the difference between mineral rights, royalt... more

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In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with Russell Van Brocklen to break down dyslexia in a way that actually matters on the job—especially in high-risk, procedure-driven work like oil and gas. Russell explains the bra... more

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In this episode of The Crude Cast, Travis sits down with Renee Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now, to talk about delegation, leadership, and why no successful business is built alone.

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In this conversation, Travis McCaughey and Jason D'Souza discuss the complexities of the oil and gas industry, particularly focusing on the legal aspects of injury representation. ... more

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Marty Anderson
Welder turned non-destructive testing (NDT) veteran with 40+ years in welding and NDT; ASNT Level 3; former training center owner; extensive field and QA/QC experience across oil & gas, pipelines, and North Slope projects.
Alaska Thermal Solutions
Episode: What Is Nondestructive Testing (NDT)? A Career In Inspections - Marty Anderson - Ep.# 51
Jack Balagia
Former Vice President and General Counsel of ExxonMobil; Executive Director of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center at UT Austin
ExxonMobil (former); University of Texas at Austin
Episode: From ExxonMobil to the Future of Energy Careers - Jack Balagia - Ep. #50
Jay Young
CEO of King Operating and author of The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing
King Operating
Episode: Ep. #48 - Oil & Gas Investing, Risk, and Value Creation with Jay Young of King Operating
Jace Graham
CEO/Principal at Rising Phoenix Resources
Rising Phoenix Resources
Episode: Ep. #47 - Mineral Rights, Royalties, and AI in Oil & Gas with Jace Graham
Russell Van Brocklen
Dyslexia researcher and expert sharing practical insights for neurodiverse workers
New York State Senate (dyslexia researcher)
Episode: Ep. #46 - Understanding Dyslexia: Insights for the Oilfield Workforce - Russell Van Brocklen
Renee Hastings
President and CEO of Executive Help Now
Executive Help Now
Episode: Ep. #45 - Renee Hastings - Transforming Business with Virtual Assistants
Jason DeSouza
Oilfield injury attorney
DeSouza Injury Lawyers
Episode: Ep. #44 - Jason DeSouza: Protecting Oilfield Workers’ Rights After Injury
James Kell
Founder/CEO of Scratchie (recognition and rewards platform)
Scratchie
Episode: Ep. #43 - James Kell with Scratchie: Rethinking Motivation with Self Determination Theory
Stephanie Hajducek
Project specialist in community and stakeholder engagement at Enbridge; founder of This One's for the Gals
Enbridge; This One's for the Gals
Episode: Ep. #42 - Stephanie Hajducek - Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Industry

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Travis
Host of The Crude Cast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Very insightful show and enjoyed listening!

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    a year ago

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From ExxonMobil to the Future of Energy Careers - Jack Balagia - Ep. #50
Q: What is the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center and how did you transition from energy to education?
Balagia explains that UT's Energy Center unites multiple disciplines—law, business, geosciences, and engineering—to provide interdisciplinary energy education supported by industry councils, with programs like a three-month energy studies minor and a Graduate Fellows Program. He notes the move to the provost office will broaden access to energy disciplines across the campus, aligning educational goals with workforce development.
Ep. #47 - Mineral Rights, Royalties, and AI in Oil & Gas with Jace Graham
Q: What is your exit strategy for the mineral funds and drilling fund?
Two-pronged: income strategy for steady cash flow from royalty minerals, and growth strategy for drilling with higher upside and significant tax write-offs; exits depend on market conditions and fund structures.
Ep. #47 - Mineral Rights, Royalties, and AI in Oil & Gas with Jace Graham
Q: How is AI changing your business and what does Ground Game 2.0 involve?
AI is used to source and interconnect large data sets, automate outreach via an AI assistant, forecast reservoir performance, and inform sales strategies, with a two-week to two-month data-driven edge over competitors.
Ep. #47 - Mineral Rights, Royalties, and AI in Oil & Gas with Jace Graham
Q: How did you get into royalties and the oil and gas space?
Jace explains he's a fourth-generation oil and gas professional who learned the business from his father and brother, starting in capital raising and leasing before building Rising Phoenix into a multi-vertical firm.

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What is The Crude Cast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers on actionable insights for oil and gas professionals, blending investment strategy, mineral rights, and deal sourcing with practical workforce issues. Guests bring experience in capital allocation, AI-enabled analytics, dyslexia and neurodiversity in technically demanding roles, and efforts to improve mentorship, safety culture, and community engagement in energy. Notable threads include transparent deal structures, risk management, and the evolving role of technology (AI, automation) in sourcing, training, and operations, all grounded in real-world examples from fieldwork to executive leadership. The format often combines interview-driven storytelling with applicable lessons about leade... more

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Recent guests on The Crude Cast include:

1. Marty Anderson
2. Jack Balagia
3. Jay Young
4. Jace Graham
5. Russell Van Brocklen
6. Renee Hastings
7. Jason DeSouza
8. James Kell

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