AI is hungry, like, really hungry, for energy, and with data centers popping up everywhere, the oil and gas industry is right in the middle of it. Live from NAPE Houston 2025, Chuck Yates unpacks what AI’s exploding power demand means for the grid, why natural gas might be the unexpected MVP, and how energy pros need to step up and start talking to the tech giants running the show. From permitting headaches to policy battles, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets real about the future of power in the AI era.

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Natural gas, AI, and the future of energy, sounds like a wonky mix, but trust us, this one's worth a listen. Chuck sits down with the crew from Mobius Risk Group to break down why natural gas is the unsung hero behind AI’s growing power demands, how energy markets are shifting under the weight of geopolitics, and where the real opportunities lie in the scramble for reliable electricity. There’s talk of data centers, infrastructure bottlenecks, and why energy independence might not mean what you think it does. Plus, a few contrarian takes that might just change how you see the whole industry.

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Houston’s energy scene isn’t just about oil and gas, it’s a wild world of startups, big ideas, and the uphill battle of getting funding in an industry built on tradition. Jason and Nada from Energy Tech Nexus join Chuck to talk about what it really takes to build an energy tech company in this city, from wrangling investors to breaking through the old-school mindset. They’re on a mission to turn Houston into a true innovation hub, connecting founders with the right people and resources to make things happen. Whether it’s venture capital hurdles, customer adoption headaches, or the hidden advantages of Houston’s energy infrastructure, they lay it all out, no sugarcoating, just real talk on what it takes to win in the energy startup game.

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Nuclear energy needs a serious PR makeover, and who better to brainstorm than Chuck Yates and Gabriella Hoffman? Gabriella’s an energy policy pro, an outdoor enthusiast, and a storyteller who knows how to cut through the noise. She and Chuck swap ideas on how to make nuclear cool again, think cultural icons, better branding, and maybe even a little humor. They also get into the bigger energy picture, from natural gas to renewables, and how conservation and energy production can actually go hand in hand. It’s a fast, fun, and surprisingly insightful chat about the future of power, both literal and figurative.

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Leslie Warren once thought she’d be auditing fashion brands, but somehow, she ended up in oil & gas and she wouldn’t have it any other way. From her days as an accounting student at Texas A&M to navigating IPOs and acquisitions, Leslie’s journey is anything but predictable. She shares how she fell in love with an industry she never planned on joining, why energy marketing needs a serious overhaul, and how better storytelling could change public perception. Plus, we get into the Houston Producers Forum poker tournament, the quirks of industry camaraderie, and why petroleum products are way more important than most people realize.

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From scrubbing tanks in Indiana to leading an energy company, Matt Gallagher’s story is anything but boring. He’s seen it all—booms, busts, wild innovations, and even a UFO (or maybe just Starlink?) from a hot tub in Colorado. We get into the early days of horizontal drilling, what it was like growing Parsley Energy during the shale boom, and where he sees U.S. oil production headed next. Plenty of laughs, plenty of insight, and maybe even a conspiracy theory or two—this one’s got it all.

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00:00 - UFOs
05:47 - Parsley Energy Overview
15:58 - Early Days of Parsley Energy
18:45 - Randy Newcomer Insights
20:06 - Parsley's First Deal at NAPE
22:40 - Parsley's First Horizontal Drilling
27:52 - Greenlee's First U-Turn Experience
29:20 - What Matt Missed in Energy
32:47 - What's Next for Greenlake Energy
36:08 - When Will AI Take Over?
41:17 - Lightning Round Q&A
45:55 - Breaking News: 2022 YPE Roast Announcement
47:20 - Roast Battle 3 Preview
47:53 - Outro

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Scott Sheffield—oil industry legend or convenient scapegoat? The FTC sure has opinions, and so does Russell Gold. Chuck sits down with the Texas Monthly senior editor to unpack the wild allegations that Sheffield was secretly cozying up to OPEC. Was the guy who helped turn the Permian into an oil superpower really playing both sides, or is this just another case of regulators picking a high-profile target? They dig into Sheffield’s legacy at Pioneer, the politics of energy regulation, and why industry leaders always seem to end up in the hot seat. Plus, a look at how Texas Monthly is helping bring the oil world to Hollywood with Taylor Sheridan’s new series, *Landman.*

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Tamboran Resources is shaking things up in the Beetaloo Basin with a fearless approach to developing a massive two-million-acre position and tapping into more than 50 trillion cubic feet of reserves, all backed by slick U.S. technology and alliances with H&P and Liberty. Picture a Marcellus-style revolution in the Asia-Pacific region, but with a focus on balancing innovation, sustainable growth, and a community-first mindset. It’s not all smooth sailing—regulatory hurdles in Australia keep everyone on their toes—but the engineering expertise and visionary leadership driving Tamboran’s mission suggest a bright future for energy production down under.

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