Best RJ Connors Podcasts (2026)

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MGM #59 - Welcome to 2026, The Year of Strength 1:00:54

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🎙️ Episode #59 - Welcome to 2026, The Year of Strength Episode Highlight: Evan and CJ sit down to kick off 2026, discussing it as the Year of Strength, being kind, and showing gratitude. Then we get into goal planning on how you can make 2026 the best yet. 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: We have dubbed 2026 as the Year of Strength Be a kind hu…

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Episode 12 - Christmas, NBA Cup, Wembanyama 37:44

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Cody runs through the NBA Cup and storylines throughout the league. He, Brayden, Connor and RJ give their game picks for the NBA Christmas Day calendar.By U92 the Moose

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[Day 12] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Culture that Wins with MGM Coaching 36:07

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #12: Culture that Wins with MGM Coaching Workplace Culture needs more investment. We aren't recommending investing more money. We're recommending investing more time and effort. You simply must invest time and effort into building your workplace culture because, without it, you're working …

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[Day 11] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Your Vision for 2026 with Connor Cox 33:14

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #11: Your Vision for 2026 with Connor Cox Connor is different than most guests we have had on The MGM Show. That is because he is still a Senior in high school. Connor is a student with us at The College Confidence Coach, and he is on easy street for the rest of his senior year. Why? Becau…

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Inside the High-Stakes World of Wireline and Modern Fracking 58:00

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This episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast features host Rory Johnston in conversation with Andy De La Rosa, a senior field engineer with 15 years of experience in the wireline industry. De La Rosa describes wireline as the "tip of the spear" for the fracking process, utilizing specialized trucks with miles of steel conductive cable to send perforat…

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[Day 10] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Bringing Joy Back to Work with Sara Cowan 37:15

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #10: Bringing Joy Back to Work with Sara Cowan Sara Cowan began as a client of The College Confidence Coach. A loving mother who enrolled her daughter for college guidance with our other company. Through the first couple of meetings, she started to show interest in what the company did. No…

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[Day 9] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Creating Meaningful Relationships with RJ Gicewicz 37:06

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #9: Creating Meaningful Relationships with RJ Gicewicz RJ grew up an athlete in an athletic family. In high school, he made the bold decision to commit fully to hockey. That leap paid off in a big way: elite competition, representing Team USA, getting drafted to the Junior League, and comp…

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[Day 8] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Financial Wisdom for the New Year with Mike Lorigo 33:35

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #8: Financial Wisdom for the New Year with Mike Lorigo Mike Lorigo has been in Real Estate his entire career, and for the past 15 years, he has owned his own company, Pillar Real Estate. Financially, Mike has lost money and made money, but throughout it all, he kept a clear head so he coul…

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[Day 7] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Starting a Business with Mike Gilbert 40:15

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #7: Starting a Business with Mike Gilbert Mike (Gibby) Gilbert spent 29 years in the Sports Industry. Starting in football, then finishing in hockey. A little over 6 years ago, he started his own consulting business because he can help people and companies connect the dots. Gibby knew what…

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[Day 6] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Building Stronger Teams with Sara Eckert 33:35

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #6: Building Stronger Teams with Sara Eckert Sara Eckert is the Director of Quality at Keller Technology Corporation, a 100+ year old company, based right here in Buffalo, NY. Sara has been a client of MGM's for the last 5 months or so, and her ability to learn, inspire, and build a team h…

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From Super Major to Super Surplus: Parsing Chaos in the Oil Market with Doug Terreson 1:06:35

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The Oil Ground Up podcast welcomes Doug Terreson to parse the dynamics of the chaotic and confusing current oil market. Terreson details his illustrious career path, which included drilling oil wells for Schlumberger, managing one of the world’s largest energy funds on the buy side at Putnam, and managing the global energy group at Morgan Stanley a…

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[Day 5] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Turning Setbacks into Strength with Brandon Henderson 42:20

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #5: Turning Setbacks into Strength with Brandon Henderson Brandon Henderson has been a corporate man with the Hershey Company for the past 11 years. He's climbed the ladder, faced challenges, addressed setbacks, and has made it out the other side. Tune in to hear how this Southern Man valu…

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[Day 4] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Career Advice for 2026 with Caitlin Higgins 35:18

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #4: Career Advice for 2026 with Caitlin Higgins Caitlin Higgins has been an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District for the last 6+ years. This past month, she totally made the leap into Private Practice and is now Litigation Counsel with Instacart. Tune in to hear how sh…

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[Day 3] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Networking that Works with Jack Perry 37:18

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #3: Networking that Works with Jack Perry Jack Perry is a 22-year-old, recent college graduate, working at Lawley Retirement Advisors in Buffalo, NY. We sat down for a great episode to discuss why being friendly can lead to so many strong connections that can help, both ways, down the road…

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Episode 11 - Chris Paul, Jalen Johnson, Mighty Memphis, Wild, Wild West, Bubbling Boston 1:02:34

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden discuss the dysfunction of the Los Angeles Clippers, Jalen Johnson's history, the rise of the Celtics and Grizzlies and the incredible Western Conference.By U92 the Moose

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[Day 2] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: Personal Growth & Peak Performance with Zach Mog 35:16

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #2: Personal Growth & Peak Performance with Zach Mog Zach Mog is a dedicated father, a recently promoted manager at CoStrategix, loves to plan a good golf trip, and always finds time to watch the Cleveland Browns lose. Tune in as we talk about how he balances it all and performs at his bes…

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[Day 1] The 12 Days of Podcasting 2025: The Gift of Leadership with Kate Todd Hubbell 53:57

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The 12 Days of Podcasting Presented by MGM Coaching Episode #1: The Gift of Leadership with Kate Todd Hubbell Kate Todd Hubbell is a ball of joy and a spark of energy, and we couldn't think of a better guest to have on first, to kickstart The 12 Days of Podcasting. Kate is a leader in every aspect of the word. Whether it is community leadership, fa…

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Episode 10 - Toronto Raptors, Thunder History, NBA Cup 40:46

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Cody, RJ and Brayden chat about the Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Emirates NBA Cup, rookies and wonder "what are we..."By U92 the Moose

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MGM #46 - Finding Passions and Doing Hard Things with Jake Montante 1:14:18

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🎙️ Episode #46 - Finding Passions and Doing Hard Things with Jake Montante Episode Highlight: Our guest, Jake Montante, is Carl's younger brother. This has been an episode a long time in the making, and it certainly did not disappoint. Tune in to hear more about: - Doing hard things - Staying disciplined - Delaying Gratification - Taking care of yo…

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Episode 9 - Willie Green, LeBron, Nikola Jokic, Atlanta Hawks, Rookie Roundtables 50:53

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Cody, Brayden and RJ go over the firing of Willie Green, Nikola Jokic's dominance, Lebron James's nearing return, the surge of the Atlanta Hawks and the Rookies they find entertaining.By U92 the Moose

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MGM #45 - How Random Networking Sparked a Friendship with Sports Anchor Chris Pinson 1:10:03

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🎙️ Episode #45 – How Random Networking Sparked a Friendship with Sports Anchor Chris Pinson Episode Highlight: This episode is the perfect example of how one random online interaction can turn into friendships, opportunities, and unforgettable stories. Carl and Evan sit down with KOLR-10 weekend sports anchor Chris Pinson to unpack his unconvention…

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What's at Stake with Venezuela's Oil Industry as US Military Activities Escalate 1:05:41

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The Trump Administration has gotten increasingly aggressive in its relations with Nicholas Maduro's government in Venezuela, accumulating a historic volume of US military capability in the Caribbean and cancelling a raft of oil sector operating licenses. Whether or not this leads to outright regime change, it seems like we are on the precipice of s…

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Episode 8 - Ankle Sprainer, Trendon Watford, Clippers, Brodie 52:06

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden go over the incredible De'Andre Hunter ankle breaker, Trendon Watford's triple double, Russell Westbrook and more!By U92 the Moose

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MGM #44 - Newly Appointed CEO: Charlie Hunt 58:26

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🎙️ Episode #44 - Newly Appointed CEO: Charlie Hunt Episode Highlight: Charlie Hunt was recently named CEO of HUNT Real Estate. A Real Estate Brokerage based in Buffalo, NY, that was started by Charlie's great grandfather back in 1911. Now, heading into its 115th year of business, Charlie joins us to talk about how he got to where he is! 🔥 Connect w…

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The Future of Canada's Oil Sands: Production, Pipelines and Policy 1:14:24

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The Western Canadian oil industry pumps more crude than most OPEC members but its production is located far from consuming markets and depends on a dizzying array of pipelines to connect that supply to end demand. At the same time, Canada's oil producers have had to navigate a quagmire of ever-shifting politics, policy, and regulations—especially c…

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Episode 7 - Ja Morant, Chicago, Thunder History, Rookies 52:43

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Cody, RJ, Brayden and special guest Matt Foley talk about Ja Morant, the Chicago Bulls, OKC Thunder and more!By U92 the Moose

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MGM #43 - From White Collar to Blue Collar w/ Kurt Felgemacher 57:11

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🎙️ Episode #43 - From Blue Collar to White Collar w/ Kurt Felgemacher Episode Highlight: Kurt Felgemacher was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, before heading to West Virginia University to play D1 Tennis. After returning to Buffalo, moving to Chicago, and ultimately returning to Buffalo, he started what is now Flegemacher Masonry and put away the br…

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Episode 6 - The FBI, Victor Wembanyama, VJ Edgecombe, Injuries 1:03:51

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden go over the recent legal proceedings towards people affiliated with the NBA, Wemby's dominance, VJ Edgecombe's historic debut, the Pacers' Injury Crisis and go over players they have enjoyed to watch so far.By U92 the Moose

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SuperSpiked: Arjun Murti on Why "Super Volatility" Replaced the Super Cycle 1:05:35

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Rory Johnston welcomes Arjun Murti, a partner at Veriten and former Goldman Sachs equity research analyst with 33 years of experience covering the full energy value chain. Murti discusses his Substack, SuperSpiked, explaining that the branding harkens back to the 2004 call for a super cycle, though the current framework emphasizes multi-year "super…

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Episode 5 - Contract Extensions, Preseason Rookie Roundtable, Opening Week Preview 1:06:37

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden discuss Russell Westbrook, rookie-scale contract extensions, strong preseason rookie performances, the emergence of Javon Small and preview the first week of the NBA season.By U92 the Moose

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Episode 4 - 2025-26 NBA Award Predictions and Preseason Rumblings 45:41

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In this episode of the Flop Factor, Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden announce their award predictions for the upcoming NBA campaign and discuss a few early preseason rumblings.By U92 the Moose

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The DOPE Cycle: Doubt, Optimism, and Oil Market History 58:13

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This episode of the Oil Ground Up, hosted by Rory Johnston, welcomes back Robert Connors of Crude Chronicles to delve into the broad historical sweep of oil market cycles. Connors explains his long-term analysis, introducing the "DOPE cycle" (Doubt, Optimism, Parabolic Euphoria), and suggests the current oil market finds itself in the early "doubt …

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MGM #42 - Eliminate Silos in the Workplace 50:20

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🎙️ Episode #42 - Eliminate Silos in the Workplace 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Working hard on your personal self Eliminating Silos in the Workplace Leveraging your people without losing Quality Golf Fall Macker - Beavers vs. Peacocks [Beavers won!] "Talent is only as good as leadership." 🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching MGM Website: https://www…

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Episode 3 - Western Conference Preview, WNBA Playoff Report 59:52

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden preview the NBA Western Conference on Media Day Monday and talk about Tuesday's WNBA Semifinals Game 5 between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces.By U92 the Moose

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Oil Arbitrage 101: How Price Signals Move Barrels Around the Globe 1:00:40

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In this episode of Oil Ground Up, host Rory sits down with June Goh, Senior Market Analyst at Sparta, for a masterclass on the physical oil market. With a background as a chemical engineer and years of experience in scheduling, trading, and strategy at Shell's Pulau Bukong refinery, June offers a uniquely nuanced and holistic understanding of how r…

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MGM #41 - College Application Season & MGM Workplace Culture 40:33

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🎙️ Episode #41 - College Application Season & MGM Workplace Culture We are back after a month-long hiatus! Tune in for College Application Season updates and what MGM thinks is going on in workplace cultures! 🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/ MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/ MGM LinkedIn: https…

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Episode 2 - Fred VanVleet, Eastern Conference Preview 56:26

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden preview the Eastern Conference for the 2025-26 campaign and discuss the breaking news that Rockets guard Fred VanVleet tore his ACL.By U92 the Moose

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Unpacking Oil's Virtual Barrel and How 'Fast Money' Drives Oil Prices 54:39

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Today we speak with Dr. Ilia Bouchouev, former President of Koch Global Partners where he launched and managed the global derivatives trading business for over 20 years. Traditional supply and demand models no longer explain the oil market, where the correlation between fundamentals and price is now close to zero. Ilia leads Rory into a narrative a…

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Pilot - Dennis Schröder, Luka's Diet, Injuries, Thunder Champs 1:01:58

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Cody, RJ, DJ and Brayden introduce the new podcast and talk about Dennis Schröder's European success, Luka's offseason diet, the Injuries of the Eastern Conference, the Thunder championship run and introduce a new game. The NBA season is quickly approaching.By U92 the Moose

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Energy Risk Unpacked with Steve Sinos: Hedging Energy's Volatility 1:07:47

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ory dives deep into energy risk management with industry veteran Steve Sinos. Steve, with over 20 years of experience, explains how energy derivatives—from Futures and Options to CFDs—are crucial risk management tools designed to shift, not destroy, market risk. The episode frames this through the practical scenario of advising a regional airline o…

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The Policy Price Tag: Inside the Uneconomic World of Renewable Diesel 1:08:23

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Rory speaks with Bloomberg expert Brett Gibbs about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its profound impact across energy, agriculture, and gasoline prices. Brett highlights the market's policy-driven nature, contrasting stable ethanol volumes with the rapid, four-fold growth of renewable diesel, which now significantly displaces petroleum diesel…

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Price Sensitivities in US Shale and Breakeven Metrics: Brandon Myers on Forecasted Stability 1:00:56

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In this conversation, Brandon Myers from Novi Labs discusses the intricacies of shale production, focusing on type curves, price sensitivity, and the evolving landscape of the US shale patch. He emphasizes the importance of understanding breakeven metrics and the impact of inventory dynamics on future production. The discussion also highlights the …

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MGM #40 - Becoming The Best Version of Yourself with David DiFiore 1:34:43

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🎙️ Episode #40 - Becoming The Best Version of Yourself with David DiFiore Episode Highlight: David DiFiore and I first met while attending Xavier University over 10 years ago. About 10 weeks ago, he sent me a linkedin message to catch up. We got on a zoom (David is in Detroit while I'm in Buffalo), and a few months later, David flew in to town to r…

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MGM #39 - How Careers Can Take Time to Find w/ Andrew Edbauer 1:13:50

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🎙️ Episode #39 - How Careers Can Take Time to Find w/ Andrew Edbauer Episode Highlight: Andrew is a beauty. His career path has been a twisty road, but he's happy with where he currently is. Tune in to heat 📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: CCB Golf Club Championships (Andrew finished 4th, CJ finished 8th) D1 Swimming (Participating in and Coach…

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Tariff Tensions: US-India Trade Under the Spotlight with Russia in the Shadows 1:00:59

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In this episode of the Oil Ground Up podcast, host Rory Johnston delves into the complex dynamics of US-India trade relations, focusing on the recent imposition of secondary tariffs by President Trump in response to India's continued purchases of Russian oil. Joined by Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at Eurasia Group, the discussion explores whether…

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MGM #38 - College Bound w/ Noah Benderson, Ayan Sharma, and AJ Rittling 25:52

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🎙️ Episode #38 - College Bound w/ Noah Benderson, Ayan Sharma, and AJ Rittling Episode Highlight: Today is a very special episode for The MGM Show. Our 3 guests today, AJ, Ayan, and Noah, just recently graduated from high school after working with us at The College Confidence Coach. They are now college bound and talking through the process with yo…

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MGM #37 - College Applications Class of 2026 & Giokas Children! 1:15:31

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🎙️ Episode 37 - College Applications Class of 2026 & Giokas Children! Episode Highlight: College Applications for the Class of 2026 are now OPEN! This comes with a lot of excitement, but probably more stress. Come listen to how The College Confidence Coach helps out our students! 📚 What You’ll Learn/Hear in This Episode: Evan's 3 oldest kids join t…

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Canadian Oil: Growth in the Duverney and Montney, and the Race for MEG 1:10:17

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In this episode of "Oil Ground Up," host Rory Johnston delves into the dynamic landscape of the Western Canadian oil and gas sector with expert insights from Michael Spyker, Principal Analyst at HTM Energy Partners. The discussion navigates the complexities of the non-oil sands sector, focusing on the Montney and Duvernay plays, and explores the st…

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MGM #36 - Digging Into Specifics w/ Blake Zaccagnino 59:34

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🎙️ Episode #36 - Digging Into Specifics w/ Blake Zaccagnino Blake is an attorney at Shaw & Shaw in Buffalo, NY. Tune in to take a listen to Blake discuss: Working with specifics in the law Working with different generations Blake: https://www.instagram.com/blake_zaccagnino/ 🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/ MGM Inst…

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Oil's Power Play: Sanctions and Global Economic Strategy with Rachel Ziemba 1:18:31

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In this episode of "Oil Ground Up," host Rory engages with Rachel Ziemba, an expert in sanctions policy, to unravel the intricate web of economic statecraft. They delve into the complexities of sanctions regimes under the Trump administration, exploring their impact on global oil markets and geopolitical dynamics. From the bifurcation of the oil ma…