TrainND Northwest and The Industrial Forest have signed a major deal to create a new social media procedure that will incorporate new voices in the workplace, ideas to promote inclusion and a diversity of employee requirements. The training organization and modern media company have agreed that creating a “social media […]
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 […]
Tom Shepstone, founder of NaturalGasNow, joins Jason Spiess to discuss some of the activity happening on the eastern portion of the United States, specifically the Marcellus Utica Appalachia Basins. “In terms of regulations, we are still involved with the Delaware Basin Commission to allow us to drill on our side […]
Kunal Patel is a senior business economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins Jason Spiess for an update on the oil and gas activity in the 11th District, including the Permian Basin in Texas. Activity in the oil and gas sector expanded at a robust pace in second […]
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 […]
North Dakota State School Superintendent and Administrator of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler joins Jason Spiess to discuss the upcoming school year as well as a public meeting September 8 regarding Critical Race Theory. According to Brookings.edu, Critical Race Theory is: Simply put, critical race theory […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joe Sheehan, Benchmark Mortgage, joins Jason Spiess to discuss the recent actions from the Federal Reserve and how they impact the average American. Sheehan also comments on what loans are favorable right now, while other traditional avenues are not what they once were. The two discuss “bank deposit” loans and […]
Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast, joins Jason Spiess to talk about transition in life and how to determine what you really really want. Transcript From The Interview And we’re gonna go over to our zoom line and talk to Mr. Joe Sinnott, about […]
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 […]
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 […]
Episode 52 of the PetroNerds podcast is a special mash up episode with host Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds and Jason Spiess with The Crude Life. This is an absolute must listen to and must watch episode. Trisha Curtis is recording remotely from Craig, Colorado and Jason Spiess is recording […]
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 […]
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is one of the busiest governor’s in the nation. Not only is his state building on of the largest wind farms in the nation, but also ramping up other areas of energy like solar, gas, coal hydrogen and even uranium. “We have the solution to our […]
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 […]
Recently Chevron CEO Mike Wirth publicly stated he does not expect another oil refinery to be built in the U.S. ever again. Well one person who disagrees with Wirth is William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group. “I tend to agree that there will probably never be another large refinery again […]
Growing up in North Dakota, Cody Adolphson had always been around knives. He is a hunter and his father is a welder, so hot sharp metal was part of Adolphson’s upbringing. “I’ve always wanted to get into making knives. I always carry a knife. I always use a knife,” Adolphson […]
Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 455: The Crude Life’s Chief Intention Officer Jason Spiess interviews Curtis Shuck, Chairman of the Board, Well Done Foundation regarding a major announcement of a 10-year partnership with Newlight Technologies as well as their four-well-plugging awareness effort. […]
Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast, joins Jason Spiess to discuss Summer Change and how businesses have to adapt and roll with the punches when kids get let out. New schedules, balancing life and work, new employees and new career paths are several themes […]
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 […]
During Spring Break, my son and I spent some time catching up on each other’s personal pop cultures and streaming selections of du jour. “The Good Place is pretty much my favorite show right now,” my 16-year-old son said. I was familiar with the name of the show and couple […]
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 […]
Justin Kringstad, North Dakota Pipeline Authority, gives a State of the Pipeline in the Bakken. He gives an overview of crude oil and natural gas. “We are coming out of a really tough winter,” Kringstad said. “Honestly it was extremely challenging as winter started in December.” He said this created […]
Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership and support in the areas of oil and gas was recognized this week when he was voted the next chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). The Governor was officially nominated during a business session of the IOGCC on May 17. He will […]
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. […]
I saw a movie trailer in my mind this past Friday the 13th as I ended up pondering if the movie “Jason Meets The Muppets” would get the green light. It’s really not as crazy as you think considering we are living in a “Sequel Economy” with an ESG driven […]
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 […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Banking Committee, participated in a bipartisan policymaker conversation with Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and the Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Minneapolis regarding energy and inflation. “There are too many negative signals being sent by the Biden Administration. On one hand, the President […]
Here are this week’s special guests on The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 455: The Crude Life’s Chief Intention Officer Jason Spiess interviews Doug Wiles, City Forester, about the oil and gas industry’s contribution to their city tree programs. He explains how community minded sponsors have partnered together with […]
Burleigh County Commission Kathleen Jones talks about the use of eminent domain from governments and how they are used. The issue is in response to a group of landowners who showed up to the county commission meeting. It was a surprise to the commission. “A gentleman from Richland County showed […]
Federal workplace safety investigators determined that an oil company’s failure to take adequate safety precautions contributed to a drilling site explosion near Grassy Butte on Nov. 4, 2021, that permanently disabled one worker and left two others with serious injuries. A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Golf goes with about anything in the professional world. Corporate America, industry, trade shows, white collar and even blue collar folk seem to do business on the golf course. Chief Intention Officer of The Crude Life Jason Spiess sat down with PGA Member Professional Matt Nadeau at Hawk Tree Golf […]
After a decade of momentum, the economic-rooted acronym of ESG has officially entered into the regulatory process. On April 28, the SEC’s Climate and ESG Task Force issued its first enforcement action. ESG is now as a part of our lives as the SEC, IRS and FBI. Wow, it only […]
Jason Spiess interviews Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon talk about how the state of Wyoming can help global energy crisis and ease some of the issues from the Russia/Ukraine conflict. “The point shouldn’t be lost on anyone right now that here in this country we do a better job, safer job […]
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