Tree Planting Scams Coming Out Of The Woodwork

September 6, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Governments and non-profits have killed over 50% of the trees planted in the past 20 years, now corporations are killing them too. Originally published in at ESG University Did you know half the trees planted by non profits and city governments die within the first year? That’s billions of dollars […]

September 2022 Oil and Gas Events

September 1, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Below is a dynamic and developing list of Energy Events.  If you have an event you would like added to our schedule, please email studio@thecrudelife.com September 11-14 GPA Midstream Annual Convention, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio. 918-493-3872     September 14 TIPRO/IPAA Leaders in Industry Luncheon, Petroleum Club of […]

TrainND NW Has Started The Industrial EVolution

August 30, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Kenley Nebeker, executive director, TrainND Northwest, joins Jason Spiess to talk about their “$2.8M grant” they were able to obtain from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as well as their Drone Light Show in Williston after the Babe Ruth World Series. The “sustainability” grant is funded by the American Rescue […]

Lindquist Gives A Boots On The Ground Update From The Ukraine

August 17, 2022 jasonspiess 0

United States Air Force Veteran Mark J. Lindquist joined Jason Spiess live from the Ukraine with a boots on the ground report for media platforms The Crude Life and the Bismarck-Mandan KLXX SUPERTALK 1270AM. “Jason, our here in the Ukraine, we call this the first Instagram War,” Lindquist said. “This war is […]

Social Media Matters: Especially In Business

August 11, 2022 jasonspiess 0

The ubiquitous reality of social media is here. The majority of workers spend the majority of their days on a computer or smart phone with their personal Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts open and accessible. As more and more corporations, companies and governments socially engineer students, workers and families […]

ESG University: The Land Of Milk And Mao Money

August 10, 2022 jasonspiess 0

This ESG University Classroom column is a bit different this week. Rather than focus on the specifics within the ESG realm, we are going to take a step back and look at how culture clashes and ideological issues begin. Call it the prequel or origin story of ESG (Environmental Social […]

Nebeker Explains How Williston Will Be An Economic Hub

July 20, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Kenley Nebeker, executive director, TrainND NorthWest and president of the TrainND Foundation, joins Jason Spiess to discuss whether Williston has made enough investments into the present to turn a “potential” into a “reality”. The two discuss the UAS industry and how it could become a Hub due to it’s geography […]

Midkiff Explains How Sales, Biz Dev Feel Gas Impacts

July 18, 2022 jasonspiess 0

When it comes to gas prices, there are very few not impacted.  Truckers, politicians and oil companies seem to attract most of the attention, but for the average person, a trip to the grocery store or work can become more expensive than budgeted. Bailey Midkiff is one of those individuals […]

The Cowboy Challenge At The Triple Tower Of Power

July 6, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Amanda Preddice Milne joined Jason Spiess for an interview at The Crude Life’s 3rd Annual Podcast Party held in the Triple Tower of Power constructed by WIC at the 22nd Annual Energy Exposition.   “The mission of the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy is to provide a safe, disciplined and professional learning […]

Bodell Seeing New Work In Water, Mines And Energy

June 27, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Shawnee Christensen, Bodell Construction, gives an update on the recent activities from the heavy construction industry. “We are a full service general contractor,” Christensen said. “We do everything from demolition to new construction and everything in between. We work coast to coast on everything from mine sites to gas and […]

22nd Annual Exposition & 3rd Annual Podcast Party

June 22, 2022 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life will be hosting their 3rd Annual Podcast Party June 22-23 at the Energy Exposition in Gillette, Wy. Join Ken Lavin, Jason Spiess and other podcasters as they engage with attendees at the 22nd Annual Energy Exposition & Symposium. Guests will be able to meet new people and […]

Shale Energy Resources Trade Show And Conference

June 7, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Don’t Miss the Official Shale Play USA Kick Off Event of the Summer with the Shale Energy Resources Trade Show & Conference in the Permian Basin! Join Sarah Phillips, Matthew Hill, Ken Lavin, Jason Spiess and other podcasters as they host the 2nd Annual Podcast Party at the Midland County […]

Three Solutions To The Energy Crisis

June 2, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Rising gas prices, out-of-control inflation and out-of-touch politicians are just a few of the reasons our economy is in the state it’s in.  One of the main reasons is President Joe Biden’s continued rhetoric of shutting down the industry.  Last week, at a press conference, President Biden said that high […]

Senator Cramer’s Conversation With The Climate Leadership Council

May 27, 2022 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined the Climate Leadership Council for a conversation about bipartisan opportunities surrounding the integration of climate and trade policy. Excerpts and full video are below. On an America First Approach to Trade and Climate: “It seems […]

It’s A Clean Coal, Clean Air And Carbon Capture Conversation

May 20, 2022 jasonspiess 0

The first segment includes Lignite Energy Council President Jason Bohrer and Johnathan Fortner and Mike Holmes.  The three discuss innovation and technologies surrounding clear air and clean energy solutions. Jason Bohrer’s background as an attorney, a communications director for the Idaho Republican Party and as chief of staff to U.S. Rep. […]

Arbor Day Celebration Continues In Bismarck

May 18, 2022 jasonspiess 0

Jason Spiess interviews Doug Wiles, City of Bismarck, City Forester, about their Arbor Day celebration that included city events and youth engagement.  Wiles ran down their activities and talked about their continues work after Arbor Day with homeschool children. “Arbor Day in North Dakota falls on the first Friday in […]