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The Jay Young Show
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Join Jay R. Young, who is part of four generations in the oil and gas industry, as he explores leadership and entrepreneurship, including in the oil and gas industry on The Jay Young Show. With deep family roots and industry experience, Jay delivers valuable insights on minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Each episode features engaging discussions on leadership principles, innovative investment strategies, and the latest industry trends. As the Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the Forbes Book, "The Upside Of Oil And Gas Investing" Jay provides a unique blend of wisdom and cutting-edge thinking. Whether you’re an investor, industry professional, or curious about petroleum, tune in to gain actionable insights and thrive in the energy sector.
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#253: Why King Chose the Mid-Con: Drilling Strategy, Process & Project Update
5d ago00:34:01Tap to summarizeIn this Oil & Gas Rundown, Host Rachel Griffith, Jay Young, Kelly Duncan, and Bill Phillips discuss King Operating’s Mid-Con project and what makes this region such an attractive place to drill.Jay breaks down why the Mid-Continent region stood out from a strategic, geological, and economic perspective. Kelly walks through the drilling process, including how wells are planned, drilled, and monitored in the field. Bill explains what it takes to secure drillable locations, from acreage and surface access to permitting and regulatory steps.This conversation gives an inside look at how King evaluates opportunities, prepares locations, and executes drilling projects in the Mid-Con.
Transcribe →#252: The Macro Reset: Hormuz, OPEC, Inflation, and the AI Earnings Boom What happens when oil, inflation, the Fed, AI, and the stock market all collide?
5d ago01:09:31Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto are joined by Jay Hatfield, CEO and founder of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to break down the biggest macro themes investors are watching right now: oil price volatility, the Strait of Hormuz, OPEC supply, inflation expectations, possible Fed reform, rate cuts, AI-driven earnings, and where the market could go next.From energy security to market psychology, this conversation helps investors, business owners, and energy professionals understand what today’s headlines could mean for the next 30 days, the next 12 months, and beyond.
Transcribe →#251: Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE: From Prospect to Production
3w ago00:30:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live (part of The Jay Young Show), host Rachel Griffith is joined by Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Ryan Goeres, EVP of Production, for a field-focused conversation on what happens before, during, and after a well is drilled. They break down how geology and engineering work together, what production really means, and why responsible U.S. oil and natural gas development remains critical as domestic demand and production continue to grow.
Transcribe →#250: Elvis Andrus on Faith, Baseball, Family & Finding Purpose
3w ago01:12:19Tap to summarizeIn this milestone 250th episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Texas Rangers legend Elvis Andrus and Pastor Jack Graham for a powerful conversation about faith, baseball, family, leadership, and purpose.Elvis shares his journey from growing up in Venezuela to making it to Major League Baseball, the mindset that helped him push through challenges, and the role faith plays in his life today. The conversation also includes stories from the Texas Rangers clubhouse, lessons from teammates and mentors, and reflections on staying grounded through success, failure, and change.This episode is about more than baseball. It is about perseverance, humility, community, and keeping your eyes on what matters most.Watch the full episode on YouTube @JayRYoungOfficial, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Featured Guests:Elvis AndrusPastor Jack GrahamHosted by:Jay YoungJordan SotoKey Moments:00:00 — Welcome to Episode 25008:45 — Elvis Andrus on growing up in Venezuela17:30 — Protecting the dream and pushing through challenges29:00 — Elvis opens up about faith, family, and purpose34:00 — Nelson Cruz, Adrian Beltre, and Rangers clubhouse stories56:30 — Faith inside Major League Baseball1:18:00 — Staying humble, grounded, and surrounded by the right people1:42:00 — Advice Elvis would give his younger self
Transcribe →#249: Oil & Gas Industry Update: Market Trends, Operations & What Producers Are Watching
May 2000:28:24Tap to summarizeJoin us for this week’s oil and gas live discussion hosted by Steve Mullican, COO, filling in for Rachel Griffith. Steve is joined by Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Kelly Duncan, EVP of Operations, for a simple, industry-focused conversation on what oil and gas companies are watching right now.In this live, we cover key topics like current market conditions, operator challenges, field efficiency, commodity prices, drilling decisions, well performance, and how geology and operations work together in today’s energy environment.We’ll be taking a short break from our regular lives, but we’ll be back on Wednesday, June 10.Before then, join us next Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT for our webinar with Mark Ayers and Rachel Griffith titled “The Power Basins: Where Oil Companies are Drilling for Returns.”Sign up: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017792794021/WN_OH50a1GlTa6xHG762_Su1g
Transcribe →#248: Purpose, Portfolios & the Oil Market: A Conversation with Rob Haworth
May 2000:44:17Tap to summarizeJay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with investment strategist Rob Haworth to discuss today’s market environment, oil prices, inflation, interest rates, energy exposure, and how investors can think about opportunity and risk. The episode also ties into the word of the week — purpose — with a conversation on leadership, adaptability, and staying focused in changing times. Timestamps:00:00 — Opening, word of the week: Purpose, and Jay/Jordan’s weekly discussion22:00 — Rob Haworth joins and shares his background in investment strategy29:00 — Oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and the current market outlook43:00 — Staying strategic through advisor feedback, client conversations, and collaboration48:00 — What investors may be underestimating right now56:00 — Energy exposure, inflation hedging, and investing in oil and gas1:07:00 — Has inflation changed since 2020? Rob breaks down what may be temporary vs. persistent1:23:00 — Rob’s advice to his 18-year-old self: keep growing, stay flexible, and keep learning
Transcribe →#247: Oil Prices Near $100, Gas Prices & Natural Gas Demand | Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE
May 1300:30:17Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Founder & CEO of King Operating Corporation, Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Bill Phillips, EVP of Land and Business Development.The team discusses what is driving oil prices back near the $100 range, what consumers and investors should watch in the weeks ahead, and what falling crude and gasoline inventories could mean heading into summer driving season.They also break down why natural gas remains one of the biggest energy stories right now as power demand grows from data centers, electrification, and infrastructure needs.Plus, Mark Ayers shares how geology has changed over the last 10–20 years, and Bill Phillips discusses what King sees in the Bivins and Mid-Con areas from a land and business development perspective.Topics include:Oil prices near $100Gas prices at the pumpU.S. crude and gasoline inventoriesSummer driving seasonNatural gas demandData centers and power demandModern geology and better drilling dataBivins and Mid-Con development opportunitiesHow land, geology, and operations work together before drillingDon’t miss our panel webinar tomorrow with King Chief Economist John Mauldin and EPG’s Dan Steffens as they discuss what’s next for oil and gas, market prices, and where opportunities may be headed.
Transcribe →#246: Turning Stranded Gas Into Power: Mark Lancaster on Microgrids, Data Centers & Oilfield Energy | The Jay Young Show
May 1300:59:35Tap to summarizeOn this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with Mark Lancaster, an energy executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in natural gas, power generation, microgrids, and energy infrastructure.Mark breaks down how oil and gas operators can turn stranded gas, flared gas, and produced water from waste streams into revenue opportunities. The conversation covers microgrids, data centers, Bitcoin mining, power demand, field electrification, and why self-reliant energy infrastructure is becoming more important across the oilfield.Jay and Jordan also discuss this week’s Jay’s Weekly Five theme: loyalty, along with faith, leadership, trust, business relationships, and doing the little things right. Highlights:00:03:30 — Recap of last week’s conversation with Drew Mitchell on security, awareness, preparation, and adaptability.00:06:45 — Jay’s Weekly Five: the word of the week is loyal and why loyalty starts with honesty, trust, and doing what you said you would do.00:13:30 — Book and podcast recommendations: The Energy Bus, Atomic Habits, EntreLeadership, and SmartLess.00:18:00 — Mark Lancaster joins the show and shares his background in compression, natural gas, power generation, and oilfield infrastructure.00:23:30 — Why flared gas and stranded gas are not just waste — they can become usable power and revenue.00:30:15 — How natural gas is converted into electricity and used for oilfield operations, Bitcoin mining, and data centers.00:36:40 — What a microgrid is and how operators can use field gas to power wells, equipment, and remote operations.00:43:30 — Data centers, power demand, and why natural gas is becoming a major part of the conversation around electricity growth.00:51:00 — Wind power, transmission line challenges, and why infrastructure often determines whether energy can actually be used.00:59:30 — Bitcoin mining in the oilfield: opportunity, economics, equipment costs, and risks.01:07:30 — The future of oilfield energy: self-reliance, recycling water, converting gas, and building more efficient operations.01:16:00 — Energy transformation vs. energy transition — how oil and gas companies can maximize existing resources.01:24:00 — Mark’s advice to his 18-year-old self: open a savings account and actually put money in it.01:31:30 — Why global oil markets still depend on crude quality, refining capacity, sour crude, LNG, and infrastructure.01:39:00 — Closing thoughts: turning oilfield problems into opportunities through relationships, technology, and practical energy solutions.
Transcribe →#245: Gas Prices Surge Above $4.50: What It Means for Oil, Inflation & American Energy
May 600:33:17Tap to summarizeGas prices are climbing again, and the impact is being felt by American households, small businesses, and the broader economy. In this live Oil & Gas Rundown, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay R. Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, and Eric Rice, EVP of Strategic Partnerships, to break down what is driving prices higher and what it could mean next.Jay and Eric discuss rising prices at the pump, crude oil volatility, global supply disruptions, the Strait of Hormuz, tightening U.S. gasoline inventories, inflation concerns, transportation costs, and why energy security remains a major issue for the American economy.They also preview next week’s timely webinar featuring John Mauldin and Dan Steffens, where they will dive deeper into what is happening in oil, what it means for the economy, and what investors should be watching next.Register for the upcoming webinar here: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/4017774723663/WN_fnTkrou-ReWsVrlVB6X2UwOr email theupside@kingoperating.com and we will send you the registration link.
Transcribe →#244: Executive Protection, Online Safety & Energy Security | Drew Mitchell on The Jay Young Show
May 600:57:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Drew Mitchell, Founder and Managing Partner of Valence Global, for a conversation on executive protection, personal security, online safety, and the importance of protecting what matters most.Drew brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, SWAT leadership, investigations, and international close protection. He explains why modern security is about more than having a bodyguard — it requires a full protective ecosystem built around intelligence, planning, online awareness, family safety, travel risk, and proactive decision-making.Jay and Jordan also discuss the latest oil and gas market updates, rising gas prices, global supply disruption, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and why domestic energy security continues to matter. The conversation also includes Jay’s Weekly Five, with this week’s word: Coachable. In this episode:Why executive protection has changed in the digital ageHow online exposure can create real-world security risksWhy high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and executives need proactive security planningThe role of threat assessments, travel planning, and personnel vettingHow social media, location sharing and public visibility can increase riskWhat business leaders should know before traveling into high-risk environmentsWhy faith, family, and preparation matter in leadership and lifeSegment Highlights00:00 — Episode intro and recap of last week’s conversation with Bo Fowler06:05 — Oil and gas market update: Iran, supply disruption, and rising prices12:15 — Jay’s Weekly Five: being “coachable” in leadership and life22:00 — Drew Mitchell on executive protection and building a full protective ecosystem39:30 — Online safety, social media exposure, and protecting families in the digital age52:00 — Scams, phishing, crypto risks, and practical ways to reduce personal risk1:12:00 — High-risk travel, Venezuela, and kidnap-for-ransom concerns1:24:00 — Drew’s advice to his 18-year-old self: faith, family, and priorities
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