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Welcome to Big Digital Energy with Chuck Yates, Mark Meyer and Kirk Coburn. Weekly news in energy covering oil and gas and cleantech.

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Trump wants the oil majors to hand their profits back to the public, and the crew has opinions. From taco trade whiplash in the Strait of Hormuz to Chevron reinventing itself as an infrastructure landlord through the Microsoft Kilby deal, this Collid... more

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Somebody spent 18 months modeling every well, pipe, and storage facility in the US gas system and came out calling for a shortage by 2028. Collide is not buying it, and the receipts go all the way back to Greenspan. Then it is deal season, with Magno... more

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A listener named gopher27 fired back with Bastiat, Krugman, and Thomas Jefferson, and what followed might be the sharpest debate this show has had in two years. From whether Walmart really guts a small town to Middle East escalation rattling crude, a... more

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Slap a 20% toll on oil tankers, add drones that can sink a ship for less than the price of a pickup, and you get a Strait of Hormuz that keeps running out of off ramps. From there it spirals into why a 141 year old Ohio brick maker got hammered by it... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Smith
Head of Chronometer, ex Citadel Surveyor, podcast guest referenced in discussion
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Episode: Every Gas Shortage Call Has Been Wrong, PE Dumps Assets & SLB Chases GPUs | BDE 07.28.26
Arjun Murti
Senior energy markets expert, Veriten
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Episode: Trump's Big Oil Witch Hunt, $58 Cracks Spike & California's Refinery Graveyard | BDE 07.03.26
Jack Fink
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Episode: Paxton vs Talarico Goes Nuclear, ERCOT Chokes Data Centers & BP Burns Its Boss | BDE 05.28.26
Geraldo Rivera
Journalist and guest on the episode
News Media
Episode: Reacting to Joe Rogan's Deranged Oil Take, Climate Doomsday Dies & Claude Mead Caged | BDE 05.14.26
Adrian Macias
Co-founder of Tokenized Energy
Tokenized Energy
Episode: "Robinhood for Oil & Gas": Tokenized Energy, Blockchain Deals & Permian Access | BDE 03.17.26
Chip Simmons
Co-founder of Tokenized Energy
Tokenized Energy
Episode: "Robinhood for Oil & Gas": Tokenized Energy, Blockchain Deals & Permian Access | BDE 03.17.26
Aaron McKayment
Partner at Tokenized Energy
Tokenized Energy
Episode: "Robinhood for Oil & Gas": Tokenized Energy, Blockchain Deals & Permian Access | BDE 03.17.26
Dave Pursell
Special guest, macro energy strategist
Rapidan Energy Group
Episode: US Bombs Iran, Oil Barely Flinches, OPEC Ramps & the Regime Change Gamble | BDE 03.03.26
Hawk Dunlap
Candidate in the Republican primary for the Texas Railroad Commission
Texas Railroad Commission candidate
Episode: Texas Railroad Commission Candidate on Zombie Wells, Injection Crisis & CCS Scam | 02.23.26

Hosts

Chuck Yates
Host of Big Digital Energy; long-time energy commentator and co-host known for digging into market dynamics and policy with a pragmatic stance.
Mark Meyer
Co-host and analysis contributor; known for practical economic and market framing in energy discussions.
Kirk Coburn
Co-host and seasoned energy commentator; contributes data-driven context and industry anecdotes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Well done - 11/15/22

    Great show please keep them coming Oilfield Husker

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oilfield Husker
    United States2 years ago
  • Well done - 11/15/22

    Great show please keep them coming

    Oilfield Husker

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oilfield Husker
    United States4 years ago
  • Relevant News

    Digital Wildcatters keep bringing the content. This show is relevant, informational and funny. I love getting smart on renewables and oil & gas in one setting. Perfect for my commutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eftfunguy
    United States5 years ago

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Insightful energy coverage that blends markets, policy, and tech with bold takes.
Guests provide unique angles from politics, media, and startups that enrich the discussions.
Covers a wide range of energy topics from oil to AI data centers in a way that's accessible for listeners.
Very opinionated and entertaining, though sometimes provocative in tone.

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Q: What was one thing that you learned this year that surprised you?
The sheer amount of regulatory work that clients have to undertake was surprising. Many companies spend over 1200 hours a year on regulatory tasks, which is often overlooked.
Collide AI 2025 Wrapped Part 1: Why Forward Deployed Engineers Ship When AI Pilots Fail
Q: What are you most excited about either at the end of this year or coming next year?
I'm really excited about the automation capabilities we are building for Production Ops to optimize workflows. We will be able to not only analyze more data but validate our processes more effectively, leading to better outcomes.
Collide AI 2025 Wrapped Part 1: Why Forward Deployed Engineers Ship When AI Pilots Fail
Q: What is Collide Enterprise? How do you see it today?
Collide Enterprise is evolving rapidly and aims to help clients better utilize AI for automation and workflow improvements. The product has matured significantly over the last six months, and the team has observed strong demand for better search capabilities and AI-driven tools.
The Sable vs. Coastal Commission Showdown, Explained | BDE 11.04.25
Q: What is the current state of oil and gas in California?
The industry is facing significant regulatory hurdles, with many permits not being issued, leading to decreased production and refinery closures.
Revolutionizing Fracking with Real-Time Data | BDE 10.08.25
Q: What are the expectations for the partnership between ProFrac and Seismos?
The partnership aims to improve well performance and efficiency through real-time data integration and automation in fracking processes.

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What is Big Digital Energy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, multi-host energy roundtable that blends oil and gas market dynamics with cleantech policy, infrastructure, and technology. Episodes frequently thread geopolitical risk, energy regulation, and large-scale data-center and AI infrastructure into market context, often featuring a mix of industry insiders, political commentators, and startup-focused guests. The show stands out for its candid, opinionated banter, willingness to bridge traditional energy topics with tech and policy tangents, and a revolving cast of guests ranging from energy executives to regulatory figures and venture players. Potential listeners include energy professionals, tech executives, and policy-minded investors seeking timely, opinionated analysis with pra... more

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4. Geraldo Rivera
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8. Dave Pursell

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