Best BP Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Brandy Hall: Vanished in 2006 (Malabar, FL) | Part Two 20:21

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EPISODE 03: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BRANDY HALL In Part 2 of our investigation into the disappearance of Florida firefighter Brandy Hall, we dive deeper into the tangled theories that began swirling after she vanished the night before her husband’s sentencing. As her backpack and helmet are discovered years later and miles apart, investigators begin l…

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177: The Courtship of Investment Allocators & Managers: Inside iConnections - With Ron Biscardi 55:49

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If you are an asset allocator, what is the most effective way to widen your lens on identifying potential investment managers? And if you are an investment manager, how can you be more effective in meeting some of those key allocators who might transform your business? In April 2020, Ron Biscardi launched iConnections, whose platform allows manager…

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Israel vs Iran: What's Next for Energy Markets? 41:15

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The Israel-Iran conflict is shaking up the global energy landscape, and the effects are being felt from crude oil prices to gas supplies. Tensions are rising, with everything from potential strikes on nuclear sites to the threat of oilfield infrastructure being caught in the crossfire. We’re talking about the risks to key spots like the Strait of H…

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Brandy Hall: Vanished in 2006 (Malabar, FL) | Part One 26:41

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EPISODE 02: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BRANDY HALL In the sweltering summer of 2006, decorated firefighter Brandy Hall vanished into the Florida night. She left her shift at the Malabar Volunteer Fire Department and dissapeared into the night. The next day, her bloodied truck was pulled from a pond - her gear floating eerily on the surface. But Brandy? N…

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Trump vs Musk, TX SB-6 - ERCOT, Revisiting Nuke Costs | 25.06.07 BDE 48:41

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Things are heating up in the world of Trump vs. Musk, as the two giants clash over EV incentives and oil and gas subsidies, do they even exist? Over in Texas, SB-6 is set to give ERCOT the power to pull the plug on massive data centers, cutting down on residential blackouts and shifting some grid responsibility onto developers. But what does that m…

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Tonetta Carlisle: Abducted in 1989 (Chattanooga, TN) 26:19

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EPISODE 01: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TONETTA CARLISLE 15-year-old Tonetta Carlisle vanished in broad daylight on a spring afternoon in 1989, just minutes after leaving school in Chattanooga, TN. She was just minutes from her home. Witnesses saw her forced into a car, and despite eyewitness accounts, a solid lead, and decades of searching, Tonetta has n…

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176: Beyond the Silk Roads: Middle Eastern Venture Investing - With Noor Sweid, Founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures 49:06

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Today we welcome one of the Middle East’s most successful angel investors and venture capitalists, listed in 'FORBES 100 Most Powerful Business Women 2025'. Noor Sweid explains her journey, from early career in management consultancy and relocating to Dubai, followed by growing and listing a business on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai in…

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SEQUESTERED Season 2 Trailer 1:57

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In Season Two of SEQUESTERED, we step into the shadows of six cold cases involving missing or murdered individuals whose stories have yet to be brought to justice. These cases don’t begin with crime scenes—they begin in the quiet, everyday moments that suddenly turned tragic. Through victim-centric, time-capsule storytelling, SEQUESTERED brings lif…

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EOG UAE announcement, Trump's Middle East, Texas Energy Fund | BDE 05.23.25 52:57

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EOG just made a bold move in the UAE, locking down a massive 900,000-acre exploration deal that could change the energy game. We're breaking down how this huge partnership is shaking things up, from US energy diplomacy to Middle East investments, and what it means for the future of unconventional oil and gas. We’re talking tech transfer in the UAE,…

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175: "The Consultant’s Edge" - Are Investment Consultants Indispensable? With Michael Manning, CEO of NEPC 49:48

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From the 1950s onwards, the foundations of investment consulting were laid, as pension funds and institutional investors sought professional guidance on asset allocation and portfolio management. This was enhanced in the 1960s & 70s by the introduction of Modern Portfolio Theory by Harry Markowitz and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) by Willi…

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174: Money Maze Podcast Corporate Trailer 2:46

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Through direct, entertaining & insightful interviews with masters of the real life money maze, we hope to learn about different approaches to allocating capital, making business decisions and navigating the pitfalls that line the paths to prosperity. Each episode, with invite leading figures from the investment management and finance sector onto th…

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173: The End of US Equity Dominance? With Chris Wood, Global Strategist and Author of 'Greed and Fear' 46:54

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Chris Wood, former guest and highly respected global strategist, recently made a bold prediction, namely that the US stock market has reached its all-time relative peak, similar to Japan in 1989. His recent commentaries include one describing Trump’s “Liberation Day” as “Impoverishment Day” and that Trump is the “Bull in the China Shop”. In this co…

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Shell and BP Acquisition Rumors? BDE 05.12.25 49:03

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We're talking tech and how it's totally shaking up the oil and gas world. From AI to game-changing software, and with moves from giants like Shell, BP, and ExxonMobil, we break down the trends and challenges that are reshaping the energy game. Digital Wildcatters is leading the charge on oilfield innovations, while Shell and BP’s strategies are giv…

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BONUS Q&A EPISODE: Your Questions, Answered 38:08

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In this special bonus episode of SEQUESTERED, Sara and Andrea sit down to answer the most pressing and heartfelt questions from listeners around the world. From the shackles and handcuffs to the possible motive, juror insights, and police missteps — no topic is off the table. They revisit pivotal courtroom testimony, unpack public reactions, and sh…

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Digital Product Passport – a new era for circular economy | Claire Fioretti, Michelin and Stefan Novoszel, Tietoevry Create 35:43

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What possibilities open when every product has a digital ID that records its entire lifecycle from origin and materials to repairs and recycling? This is the promise of the new Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will soon be mandatory for all products sold in the EU. The bold vision of DPP is to both combat piracy and increasesustainability. Whe…

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Spain blackout, US & Ukraine, CCUS headwinds, Majors in Guyana | BDE 05.02.25 43:31

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Spain hit 100% renewables and then the lights went out. We’re unpacking what actually happened when the grid went sideways and why it rippled into Portugal and France. From the weird culprit (hello, atmospheric vibration?) to why renewables alone might not cut it, we’re talking inertia, batteries, nuclear, and what all this means for grids everywhe…

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172: Heroes or Villains? The Shrinking World of Shorting - With Carson Block, Founder of Muddy Waters 1:06:35

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Economic theory suggests that when competition decreases, remaining firms may have more market power, which can lead to increased opportunities to expand, innovate, or capture a larger market share. Does that analogy apply to the world of shorting? And even if you are considered one of the best in the business, can you stay afloat with a rising tid…

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Trump halts Empire Wind, China ceases exports, crude production plateauing | BDE 04.22.25 45:32

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Empire Wind just hit the brakes, and we’re breaking down why. From tangled-up environmental red tape to sky-high project costs, this offshore wind giant in New York is facing a major pause that’s sending shockwaves through the energy world. We’re talking rare earth minerals, China’s export power moves, and whether the U.S. is already peaking on oil…

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Trump Tariffs, Canadian Federalism, Mubadala | BDE 04.20.25 48:39

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Collide just pulled off a $5M seed raise and yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. We’re talking about a crew that started out making podcasts and is now building AI tools that are shaking up the energy world. From Mercury Ventures to some serious oil and gas backers, the investment is rolling in. We unpack what this means for automation, the inefficienci…

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BONUS EPISODE: Behind the Mic and Beyond the Verdict 32:53

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In this special bonus episode of SEQUESTERED, co-creators Sara and Andrea sit down for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the making of the podcast, the aftermath of the trial, and the growing impact of Jasmine Pace’s story. They reflect on what it was like to turn ten intense days of jury duty into a nationally recognized podcast—whil…

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171: From Triumph to Trauma: The Dramatic Investment Arc of Neil Woodford, Founder of Woodford Investment Management 1:21:15

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Some of our conversations are deliberately different, and the man I interview here has cost me a lot of money! I also consider him a friend and somebody whose perspective I have valued. It could be said that Neil Woodford, CBE, has had a career of two halves, the first of which encompassed extraordinary investment success at Invesco Perpetual and t…

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Rethinking lending through data | Gry Arnesen, Tietoevry Industry, Egil Årrestad, The Norwegian Debt Registry and Marcus Bergquist, Bislab 32:45

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Loans connect us all. For both businesses and people, they are often a necessary stepping stone to making ambitions come true. On a societal level, they drive innovation and help sustain a thriving economy. Conversely, uncontrolled borrowing can bankrupt companies and individuals – or even fuel financial crime. In this episode of Data Insiders, our…

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Episode 10: After the Verdict 42:35

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In the final episode of SEQUESTERED: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace, Sara reflects on the journey from jury duty to podcast creation and the immense emotional and mental weight of seeking justice. Joined by co-producer Andrea, Sara revisits the pivotal moments of the case and shares new insights from prosecutors Coty Wam…

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170: The Irreversible Convergence of Public & Private Markets – With Scott Kleinman, Co-President of Apollo Asset Management 50:00

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In the world of mythology, Apollo is one the most revered and significant of all the ancient Greek and Roman Gods. It was also the name given to an asset management business created in 1990 and today with assets of over $750 billion*, it’s a leading provider of alternative asset management and retirement solutions. In this conversation we understan…

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Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing 1:08:07

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In this powerful episode, Juror #11 takes listeners through the final, weighty moments of the trial for Jasmine Pace. After eight days of evidence, testimony, and deliberation, the jury returns to the courtroom to deliver its verdict. But the journey isn’t over. The jury must reconvene to determine Chen’s fate—whether he will be eligible for parole…

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Episode 08: Closing Statements 1:07:40

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In this pivotal episode, Juror #11 takes us inside Day 7 of the murder trial for Jasmine Pace—the day both the defense and prosecution delivered their final arguments before deliberations began. After a much-needed day off filled with quiet moments at Ruby Falls and the Tennessee Aquarium, the jurors returned to the courtroom to face the weight of …

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Trump & Putin, Houthis, Israel strikes, JFK files released | BDE 03.20.25 35:10

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We’re unpacking how influencers and shifting media landscapes are reshaping sports and energy, breaking down the latest headlines on Rory McIlroy, media monopolies, and even some classic Larry Bird smack talk. On the geopolitical front, we’re diving into US airstrikes in Iran, Trump’s latest call with Putin, and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Oh…

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Episode 07: The State Rests 52:35

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As Jason Chen's trial enters its final stretch, the prosecution delivers a major shift, resting their case earlier than expected but before the defense takes over, motions fly, including a request for lesser charges and an attempt to introduce a forensic psychologist to challenge premeditation. We hear from two critical witnesses: Courtney Paglino-…

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169: Unlocking Investment Wisdom - With Howard Marks, Co-Founder of Oaktree Capital Management 56:27

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When Warren Buffet singles you out for praise, it might be fair to say you have summited the investment equivalent of K2, Annapurna and Kangchenjunga, the most challenging of mountain peaks! In a capricious investing world, where success is often transient, reputations easily tarnished and hubris punished, to have not only stayed the course for 55 …

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CERAWeek Highlights, Iranian sanctions, Trump & Tesla | BDE 03.12.25 40:53

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AI is shaking up the energy world, and we’re here for it. Fresh off the MARC (Minerals and Royalties Conference), we’re unpacking the biggest shifts in energy, how AI is changing the game, why the IEA suddenly has a different tune on global energy policies, and what natural gas and EV adoption mean for US energy independence. We’ll also get into th…

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Episode 06: The Evidence Tells the Story 55:28

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On Day 5 of the trial, the focus shifts—not to what happened inside Jason Chen’s apartment, but to the evidence he left behind. Sara takes us back inside the courtroom as forensic experts lay out the physical and digital trail that maps Jason’s every move. The prosecution introduces fingerprint evidence, placing Jason Chen exactly where he didn’t w…

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168: From Rare Earths to Broader Metals: Investment Opportunities & Strategic Priorities for the West 51:35

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In this episode we’ve been very fortunate to find someone who ranks amongst the most qualified anywhere in the world to discuss this topic. He was the former CFO of Billiton, then as CEO, built Xstrata into one of the world’s largest diversified mining companies, helping grow their market value from US$500m to US$60bn, at one point employing over 9…

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Trump's Oil Impact, OPEC, Zelensky Peace Proposal | BDE 03.05.25 45:27

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OPEC just shook up the energy world again, rolling back 2.2 million barrels per day of production cuts, and the ripple effects are huge. Will oil prices climb? Can U.S. shale keep up, or are we looking at a new reality for American production? We’re breaking down what this means for global supply, market stability, and the geopolitical chess game p…

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Episode 05: The Body in the Suitcase 54:49

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In this emotionally harrowing episode, Sara - Juror #11 - walks us through Day 4 of the trial against Jason Chen — the day the jury came face to face with the most difficult evidence yet. Forensic expert Dr. Steven Cogswell takes the stand, leading the courtroom through the grim details of Jasmine Pace’s autopsy. Through X-rays, photographs, and ex…

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Balancing AI regulation and innovation: Insights from both sides of the Atlantic | Petja Piilola, Blic Public Affairs and Benjamin Wallace, Tietoevry Create 36:36

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The EU and US take vastly different approaches to AI governance – how should companies navigate the situation in the global market? As Artificial Intelligence evolves at an unprecedented pace, the question of how to regulate it remains inconclusive. Recently, the EU has introduced the AI Act and shown signs of a more innovation-oriented mindset. Ho…

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Carnivore diet, Diamondback acquisition, Texas Energy Fund, BP scrap renewables | BDE 02.24.25 42:09

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Tennessee is making big moves in tech, and the Colossus XAI facility is proof, housing the world's most powerful supercomputer in a mind-blowing 750,000-square-foot space (and growing). This beast runs on 300 megawatts and is set to scale past a million chips, making it a game-changer for AI and computing. But that’s just the start, we’re also talk…

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Episode 04: Inside the Crime Scene 42:07

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The courtroom holds its breath as prosecutors unveil the raw, unfiltered truth of what happened inside Jason Chen’s apartment. Blood spatter. A massive five-foot stain. Suitcase wheel marks in the trunk of his car. Each piece of evidence stacks up, painting a harrowing picture of Jasmine Pace’s final moments. CSI experts take the stand, breaking do…

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167: Space: The Next Frontier of Asset Allocation? With Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim Space 1:04:52

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Star Trek’s opening lines were potent: "Space: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Its mission? To boldly go where no man has gone before!” Whether Star Trek or Star Wars, such films offered tantalising glimpses of another world. But it’s actually here now! The WEF & McKinsey predict that the space sector will reac…

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Episode 03: Connecting the Dots 42:11

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As Day Two of the trial unfolds, the prosecution begins methodically connecting the evidence that led to Jason Chen’s arrest. Investigator Zack Crawford’s testimony reveals the blood-soaked truth hidden beneath the surface of Chen’s apartment, while forensic limitations and the defense’s strategy come into play. We follow the digital breadcrumbs le…

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Episode 02: The Trial Begins 46:28

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The courtroom is silent as the jury takes their seats, the weight of their responsibility settling in. In this gripping episode, Juror #11 takes us inside the first day of the trial of State of Tennessee v. Jason Chen, where the prosecution and defense lay out their opening statements, each painting vastly different pictures of what happened to Jas…

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Episode 01: Jury Duty 25:42

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Sequestered. It’s a word most of us never think will apply to our lives, until it does. In this gripping first episode, Juror #11 takes us inside the moment she was called to serve on one of the most high-profile murder trials in Chattanooga’s history, TN vs Jason Chen. From an unexpected voicemail about jury duty to the moment she surrendered her …

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166: Reinventing Equity Investing: James Anderson's Journey, From Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust to Managing Partner & CIO of Lingotto's Innovation Strategy 1:14:12

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In today’s episode we have the chance to talk to one of the most successful investors of his generation, James Anderson, Former Partner at Baillie Gifford. I'm joined by Mark Wallace, MD of Rothschild & Co, who brings his expertise on US tech equities to this discussion. From 1987 until 2022 he led their flagship fund, the Scottish Mortgage Investm…

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Trump’s tariffs, 42-Mile conveyor belt, UK dodge gas storage crisis | BDE 02.04.25 38:06

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Big things are happening in the oilfield—literally. We’re talking about a 42-mile, all-electric conveyor belt hauling frac sand across the Delaware Basin, cutting out thousands of truckloads and making operations safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Bud Brigham and his team just dropped $400 million on this beast, moving 13 million pounds of sand an…

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Trump executive orders, Scott Sheffield , can China beat OpenAI? | BDE 01.28.25 50:36

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Can China really outpace OpenAI? From shaking up the energy world—think Chevron, Exxon, and even Bitcoin mining—to sparking debates on power demands and national security, this one’s got layers. Plus, we’re unpacking how these AI advancements could flip the script for data centers, LNG exports, and even the future of American shale. Oh, and let’s n…

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SEQUESTERED: A Juror's Perspective of the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace 2:39

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Send us a text SUBSCRIBE NOW. SEQUESTERED: A Juror’s Perspective on the Murder Trial for Jasmine Pace is a thoughtful 10-episode podcast that offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the State of Tennessee vs. Jason Chen trial. Told through the reflections of Juror #11, who was sequestered to serve on the jury for this trial in Chattanooga, TN. Jur…

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165: Life & Career Advice from the World’s Top Financial Executives: Compilation Special 22:52

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Enjoy a variety of career tips & life lessons from finance leaders in this New Year compilation special. This episode brings together some of the most insightful lessons and perspectives we’ve gleaned from past guests, covering everything from life wisdom to industry-specific strategies. You’ll hear from an extraordinary lineup, including Sir Chris…

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Bitcoin Miners Are America's Secret Weapon | BDE 01.13.25 1:01:02

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Curious about how Bitcoin mining is reshaping global energy? We dive into its critical role in national security with energy expert Lisa Hough. From Africa's innovative operations to major US energy deals, discover why Bitcoin infrastructure is becoming as crucial as oil reserves in historic wars. We explore explosive growth in Bitcoin ETFs, ground…

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164: Infrastructure: From Niche to Mainstream Asset Class - With Luba Nikulina, CSO of IFM Investors 50:21

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Today is the first time we welcome back a guest who has changed firms between interviews. We recorded Luba Nikulina, on Thanksgiving day, 2022, and our guest was then Head Global of Research at WTW, an organisation advising on over $3 trillion of assets. Today Luba is the Chief Strategy Officer at IFM Investors, a leading asset manager in infrastru…

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Trudeau resigns, Biden offshore drilling ban, Colorado's battery trains | BDE 01.06.25 38:01

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What happens when Trump shakes up energy policy in 2025, Trudeau steps down in Canada, and investor sentiment trumps regulations in shaping oil production? It’s a wild ride through the energy world this week as we untangle the latest twists and turns in North America’s energy landscape—like Biden’s offshore drilling ban and some surprisingly clever…

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163: 2024 in Review! 7:23

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In this episode, Simon shares an update on the show, reflecting on notable interviews and summarising the wide range of initiatives under development beyond the Money Maze Podcast itself. Although we have said this for each of the 5 years since we started, this year has been incredibly exciting, surpassing both out expectations, and 2+ million glob…