About this podcast
A Podcast With A Flare
We are thrilled to bring this podcast to the airwaves. We live in an age of miscommunication, and it is important to hear the truth about and around the energy markets. Stay tuned, buckle up, and enjoy some great conversations.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 202 episodes
- The Texas Engine: How One State is Securing Energy, Mineral, and Food Independence for America · 39 minDr. Dawn Buckingham, Commissioner, Texas General Land Office, stops by the CrudeTruth In this episode of "The Crude Truth," host Rey Trevino sits down with Dr. Dawn Buckingham…
- Texas Senate Bill 1150 What Oil and Gas Operators Need to Know Before 2027 · 51 minTexas oil and gas operators are facing a significant regulatory shift with Senate Bill 1150, which fundamentally changes how the state manages its vast inventory of inactive…
- Shipping Crisis, Rising Oil Costs and America’s Maritime Future with Dr. Beatriz Canamary · 36 minAs global conflicts disrupt shipping lanes and drive up transportation costs, what does the future hold for America’s maritime industry and energy security? On this episode of…
- Big Data, AI and the Future of Texas with Jay Lewis on The Crude Truth · 30 minBig data is transforming the way businesses operate—and Texas is quickly becoming a major hub for data centers, AI, and the infrastructure needed to power them. In this episode…
- Why Energy Prices Are Rising: Infrastructure, Policy & the Future of American Energy Special Guest, David Holt · 42 minWhy are energy costs continuing to rise, and how much of it comes down to infrastructure? On this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey sits down with David Holt, President of the…
- Can Data Centers Save Rural Texas? Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian on Energy, Jobs and AI · 38 minRural Texas is sitting on the biggest economic opportunity it has seen in a generation, and most people have not connected the dots yet. Data centers are coming to this state…
- The Crude Truth: When Geopolitics Rewrites the Oil Market · 54 minIn early 2026, the global oil market experienced a seismic shift. When geopolitical tensions with Iran escalated, crude prices surged—and Texas responded. In this episode…
- The Water Problem Threatening Texas Oil & Gas · 34 minTexas produces nearly six million barrels of oil every day — but alongside it comes roughly 30 million barrels of produced water. So what happens to all that water? On this…
- From Miss America to Nuclear Engineer: Grace Vanderhei on the Future of Energy · 39 minFormer Miss America and nuclear fuels engineer Grace Vanderhei returns to The Crude Truth to break down why nuclear energy is making a major comeback in the United States. From…
- The Hidden Legal Battles Behind Oil and Gas with Lauren Varnado · 36 minThe Crude Truth: Navigating Legal Complexity in Modern Energy In an era where energy demands are skyrocketing and the industry is at a crossroads between traditional oil and gas…
- Why West Texas Wins: Derrick Black on Energy, People and Purpose · 33 minWhat makes West Texas networking different from anywhere else? In this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey Trevino sits down with Derrick Black, a respected oil & gas professional…
- Red Cards Against Human Trafficking | David Reid on The Crude Truth · 30 minHuman trafficking is one of the world's most hidden and devastating crimes—and it's happening closer to home than many realize. In this episode of The Crude Truth, host Rey…
- Beyond the Pump: Navigating Middle East Conflict and American Energy, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne · 8 minThis was a fun interview with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne on my recent trip to Washington, DC. I had some great meetings, and she is doing great things for her constituents. 1…
- Drilling Smarter: Solving Downhole Challenges with DrillChem · 33 minIn this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey Trevino sits down with DrillChem's Prater Vincent and Richard Collins to explore the critical role downhole technology plays in today's…
- Kasey Cox on OCTG, Energy Supply Chains and What’s Changing in Oilfield Tubulars NAPE 2026 · 15 minLive from NAPE 2026, The Crude Truth welcomes Kasey Cox of Metal One America for a conversation on OCTG connections, supply chain shifts, deeper wells, and where drilling…
- Inside NAPE 2026 Where Oil and Gas Deals REALLY Happen Brent Franklin · 27 minLive from NAEP Expo 2026, Brent Franklin (CEO of Rise Capital) breaks down how deals, money, and opportunity collide in the oil & gas industry. From investing strategies to…
- How Oil & Gas Companies Use Data to Win with W Energy at NAPE 2026 · 24 minLive from NAPE 2026, this episode of The Crude Truth dives into the software and data side of the oil & gas industry with W Energy. Joined by Joe Fuda, Gary Napotnik, and…
- Crude Oil Needs to Run through TEXAS · 40 minCrude Oil Needs to Run Through Texas. Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright breaks down why Texas remains the backbone of American energy—and where the industry is headed next. Check…
- Leigh Haas on Land Services, Energy Infrastructure & Data Center Growth | NAPE 2026 · 11 minIn this episode of The Crude Truth, recorded live at NAPE 2026, Rey Trevino sits down with Leigh Haas, founder of Mockingbird Land Services, to discuss entrepreneurship, land…
- NAPE 2026: This Drill Bit Is Changing the Game in Oil & Gas | Cool Edge Bits, Inc · 11 minLive from NAPE 2026, Cool Edge Drill Bits reveals breakthrough technology that’s extending bit life, improving wellbore quality, and saving operators serious money. Special…
