MCRI #2: Michael Cope (Mystery Metal)

This is an episode brought to us exclusively through the history and relationships with MagmaChem Research institute. Michael Cope met Stan Keith in the 90’s and has never looked at a rock the same since. In this episode, he came down to the studio to work with us on his project there in Grants Pass Oregon, where the story of the mystery metal was born!

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Episode 90: David Entzminger (Produced water in Delaware Basin)

David Entzminger is a retired geologist and a man who put in an incredible career! Working primarily in the Permian Basin, he has found himself helping companies make oil and gas discoveries for a long time! This show is specifically about his last work in the black shales of the Delaware Basin and noting how important it is to pay attention to the produced water chemistry! LET’S GOOOOOOOOO - The future will host opportunities in produced water, we talk about that and how he was able to use hydro-science to help understand the area of interest.

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Episode 89: Tim Rathmann (Drones and Geology)

It’s no secret we have a lot more work to do when it comes to studying the rocks on our own planet, so if you’re not using all the tools available, then you’re not doing everything you can to make a difference! Drones are here to help, they are not the answer. Let’s build some badass tools and make the discoveries we need for a sustainable future… We’re just getting started! Tim Rathmann is bringing drones and geology together and we’re flying high with the man!! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO

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Episode 87: The Mayor of Midland Texas

Politics, in general, can be challenging to really understand. Politicians sometimes feel misunderstood and the public just the same… We got the chance to podcast with the current Mayor of Midland, Texas and it did not disappoint! Mayor Patrick Payton begins his political journey at the forefront of the global pandemic!! He handled it well and describes every thought and move along the way. He is also putting a huge amount of energy forward to educate the rest of the political world about energy. This show is every bit exciting and how the leaders of today are guiding us into the best future possible. We look forward to staying in touch and hopefully doing a lot more with him in the future and for the oil and gas industry!

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Episode 86: Energy Ogre (An understanding of Electricity)

We can all talk about generating energy from oil and gas, geothermal, wind, solar, batteries, etc! all day long, but how does electricity actually work? How can we, as a user of electricity, and folks hoping for a sustainable future become more efficient as an end-user! This show is all about the basics and we think the foundation of a major hub of new information. People need to better understand electricity, us included! Enjoy.

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Episode 85: Sean Kimiagar with a Recap of EnerCom 2021

EnerCom is a super unique event and never pass up the opportunity to go if you get the chance. Sean comes to us live from EnerCom this year to give everyone some insight into the exciting times we’re in and that we all have ahead in this business. Let’s work hard, develop the science and execute the new ideas to perfection! “Held at The Westin Denver Downtown, EnerCom’s The Oil & Gas Conference® offers investment professionals the opportunity to listen to the world’s key senior management teams present their plans to drive development, fund operations, generate cash flow and return value to shareholders; and provides industry professionals a venue to learn about important energy topics affecting the global oil and gas industry. For the past 26 years, EnerCom’s The Oil & Gas Conference® regularly hosts 85+ presenting companies with operations spanning more than 40 countries and six continents.”

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Episode 84: Ray Munoz and Big Bro

What’s the difference between your young professional career and your actual career?? We get to dive into these concepts with two of the most unique dudes we know. Born and raised in Midland, Texas but not the same old Midland, Texas you might be thinking about. The major walk-away from this show is all about identifying the real source and mastering the process. LETS GOOOOOOOOO!!!

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PBE Radisson Live: Dr. Joseph Batir (Geothermal Energy)

Dr. Batir is awesome, full of energy and passion to make sense of the physical world and the energy demand we’ll have of the future. He is a Research Geoscientist with exploration experience in East Texas, Permian Basin (Central Basin Platform), and Alaska resulting in new insights and prospect generation within existing and emerging plays.

Technology-driven researcher with literacy of multiple industry softwares, numerical code writing experience, and perpetual review of new software and technologies that has resulted in new funding, resource, and research opportunities.

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PBE Radisson Live: Ryan Baily

As we celebrated 60 years of service with Stratagraph, we had the honor to set up and run live shows from the event. This show is with a great geologist and great friend of ours, Ryan “017” Baily. Mr. Bailey has 14 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, including time managing operations in the most successful US onshore plays of the last 2 decades. His career began at Anadarko Petroleum where he was an Asset Manager and Geoscience Manager. Recently, he served as the VP of Geoscience at JBL Energy Partners. In addition to Ops Geologic, Mr. Bailey is the CEO of Arkatex Energy Advisors. He holds a BS and MS in Geology from the University of Alabama.

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PBE Fort Worth Live: AAPG Teacher of the Year, Sabrina Ewald

How do we start making an impact on the school system? Let’s start by getting Earth Science taught to the teachers! Ms. Ewald is a real-life superhero and she is bringing Earth Science to the forefront of academia in kids from K-12. This is going to have one of the largest positive impacts in our society in the next 20-30 years. This is a huge task, a very serious one and we are honored to know and support Ms. Ewald with everything she does!!

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PBE Fort Worth Live: Show Opener with Trey Cortez

Getting back together in real life was a game-changer for us. It’s not just the energy, catching up with old friends, and feeling the energy of the business, but it’s really needed. Business is not getting done because of the virtual world, we’re believers in that and for that reason, a business must move forward live, together forever! Cheers to one of the best live events we’ve ever been to, hope you enjoy it as much as we did! This is the show opener from night 2 at the TX Whiskey Distillery

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PBE Midland Live: Student EXPO

The work being done by the students, the mentoring and the ability for students to flourish is vital for the future of this business. It’s time to pony up and make a difference., the next generation of oil finders will be 10 times better than the current ones… AND that’s exciting!

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