Best Rbn Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Over the Hump - Trident Pipeline Would be a Game-Changer for Gulf Coast LNG Terminals 13:22

1d ago13:22

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One of the most prevalent stories in the U.S. natural gas market over the past decade has been soaring associated gas production in the Permian Basin and the question of what to do with it. Numerous pipelines have been built over the years connecting Permian gas to demand regions, and more are in the works. The largest source of incremental demand …

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Southern Cross - Pace of Gas-Flow Growth Through Agua Dulce Will Depend on Downstream Projects 13:41

1d ago13:41

13:41

There may be ongoing uncertainty about the timing and volumes, but it’s not difficult to anticipate that natural gas flows through the Agua Dulce Hub near Corpus Christi will be rising significantly over the next few years as new LNG export capacity starts up and new gas-fired power plants come online in South Texas and south of the border in Mexic…

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88. Southwest Rapid Rewards is Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know with Lyn Mettler 40:02

40m ago40:02

40:02

Lyn Mettler is a longtime travel journalist who has cracked the code on flying her family of four for free, going from one car trip a year to six free flights annually. Through her Families Fly Free podcast and membership, she teaches others her simple system for maximizing Southwest Rapid Rewards. In this episode, Lyn breaks down the recently anno…

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I Wanna Drive You Home - PADD 3 Exports Surge as Competition Intensifies Among Major Players 10:52

1d ago10:52

10:52

The Gulf Coast is the engine of U.S. energy markets and its fiercely competitive. Over the past decade, monumental growth of crude oil and NGL production, predominantly from the Permian Basin, has led to a surge in exports, with more than 90% of these liquids departing from marine terminals along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. To facilitate that g…

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Young Thug's Legal Journey: A Deep Dive into the Verdict and Its Implications 1:17:18

40m ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Join hosts nesto tha don and ugly man , the voices from Motion City and Ratchet City, as they dive into the latest updates on Young Thug's legal journey. In this episode, the focus is on Jeffrey Williams, aka Young Thug, and the shocking developments surrounding his case. The hosts discuss the complexities of Young Thug's 45-year probation sentence…

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It's Time to Go - What's Behind the Planned Closure of Phillips 66's Los Angeles Refinery? 11:08

3d ago11:08

11:08

Weak refining margins, rising regulatory compliance costs, softening demand for gasoline and the push for lower-carbon alternatives like batteries and renewable diesel have each contributed to a steady decline in California’s refining capacity the past few years. Now, Phillips 66’s plan to idle its 139-Mb/d Los Angeles Refinery in Q4 2025 will leav…

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Building Bridges: From Streets to Mainstream 27:12

3h ago27:12

27:12

In this engaging episode, hosts Pac-Man and Nesto the Don sit down with special guest Scott Morris to explore the vibrant intersections of music, business, and community. Scott, a seasoned manager and marketing expert, shares insights into his journey of connecting the streets to mainstream success through strategic collaborations. The conversation…

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Can I Kick It? - 'Hydrogen-Rich' Gasoline Might Provide a Boost for Refiners, But Challenges Remain 13:10

1d ago13:10

13:10

Oxygen-containing gasoline additives called oxygenates, including ethanol, have provided an octane boost to the U.S. gasoline pool since 2000. This has allowed refineries to reduce the octane of refinery-produced gasoline, which increases their gasoline production capacity and efficiency while simultaneously helping achieve the goals for cleaner, l…

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Last Man Standing - BridgeTex On Track to Be the Last Permian-to-Houston Pipe to Fill Up 12:48

2d ago12:48

12:48

Permian producers have enjoyed an abundance of outbound options since the pandemic, with egress capacity surpassing production. While a significant amount of capacity remains available, not all routes have proven equal in the eyes of the market, with Corpus Christi and Houston the most sought-after destinations for Permian crude. In today’s RBN blo…

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Shiloh's Harmonious Journey: The Revival of Boy Bands in 2024 1:45:38

18h ago1:45:38

1:45:38

In this episode, hosts Ness Noda Don and Pac-Man, the Hood Voice Box, dive into the world of music with the emerging R&B group, Shilo. The group, consisting of members Carez, Lil' Kelly, DeWaun, and J-Soul, shares their insights on staying united in the competitive music industry. The conversation explores the challenges and dynamics of maintaining…

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Where You Lead I Will Follow - Access to Uninterrupted Power Just One Factor in Siting Data Centers 10:52

7d ago10:52

10:52

The prospect of a massive buildout of data centers across the U.S. has utilities preparing for a surge in power demand. And while access to an uninterrupted power supply is a critical factor for companies deciding where to build a data center, it’s not the only variable — power prices and proximity to customers also play a major role. In today’s RB…

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Sidney Coates:The 1998 Jordan Sneaker Heist That Cost Him a Scholarship & Changed His Life Forever 1:32:27

2d ago1:32:27

1:32:27

In this riveting episode of "That Ain't My Business, But Let's Talk About It," your favorite co-hosts, Nesto the Don and Pac-Man, the hood voice box, delve into an extraordinary story that blends youthful ambition with a touch of infamy. They are joined by Sidney Coates, also known as Coco, hailing from Shreveport, who takes us on a journey back to…

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87. Behind the Scenes at PMTFC Conference: Insights, Highlights, and Travel Tips 46:43

9d ago46:43

46:43

Have you ever attended a points and miles conference and walked away feeling like your travel hacking game has been taken to the next level? In this episode, I have Dr. Andrea Mabry back on the podcast to help me unpack our experiences of co-hosting the first-ever Point Me to First Class Conference in Chicago. From expert talks on maximizing airlin…

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I Was Made for Storing You - How Much Natural Gas Storage Capacity Does Alberta Really Have? 15:36

2d ago15:36

15:36

For natural gas markets to operate as efficiently as possible, a lot of data is needed, including up-to-date estimates of the amount of gas in storage and the physical capacity to hold it. For too long, Canadian natural gas markets have been operating with an obvious blind spot: little to no reliable storage data. With Alberta being home to the lar…

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Time to Say Goodbye - Chevron Trimming Non-Core Assets in Advance of Closing on Hess Deal 11:00

5d ago11:00

11:00

The multibillion-dollar acquisitions that have become almost routine in the upstream sector the past few years are typically accompanied by asset rationalization — in other words, a thoughtful look at which elements of the pro forma company make sense followed by the divestiture of those that don’t. In many cases, a key aim of that rationalization …

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Center of the Universe - The Midland Crude Oil Hub, Where Permian Pricing and Takeaway Converge 14:30

8d ago14:30

14:30

Midland, TX, is the epicenter of the Permian Basin. As the largest crude oil hub in the region, it boasts about 20 MMbbl of crude oil storage and extensive downstream connectivity, with the ability to deliver to local refineries, Wichita Falls, Cushing, Nederland, Houston and even Corpus Christi (albeit indirectly). It’s also where Midland WTI pric…

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We'll Be Together - To Meet Power-Demand Surge, Data Centers Increasingly Turning to Nuclear Power 15:43

7d ago15:43

15:43

The growing number of energy-intensive data centers coming online across the U.S. is spurring utilities to ramp up plans to add new sources of power generation but also complicating efforts to decarbonize. One of the hottest topics in energy today is how plans to restart shuttered nuclear plants and build new small modular reactors (SMRs) could hel…

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Don't You (Forget About Me) - Sandy's Legacy a Reminder That East Coast Also Faces Hurricane Risks 12:19

8d ago12:19

12:19

As the Atlantic hurricane season churns out storms that regularly threaten the U.S. Gulf Coast, it can be easy to forget that the East Coast — an important refining center and refined-products market — is not immune from their impact. A dozen years ago this month, Superstorm Sandy roared ashore in New Jersey, wreaking havoc with storm surges and fi…

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86. ANA’s Around the World Ticket: The Best-Kept Secret in Points and Miles with Devan Sullivan of The Pointsisters 1:05:58

9d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Devan Sullivan is the younger of the two Pointsisters. They help their clients check off their travel bucket lists, flying in style and comfort to far-flung destinations like Australia, South Africa, Japan and more. Devan herself has taken two Around the World ANA trips in 2024 alone, including a seven-week delayed honeymoon and a four-week adventu…

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Bad Moon Rising - Oil Producers Focus on High-Grading Crude Portfolio as Gas Price Impact is Minimal 14:46

9d ago14:46

14:46

The upcoming presidential election has filled the airways with discussions around crucial issues, some with dramatic short-term (yet highly variable) impacts and others that will play out over several years. The impact of the critical short-term issue facing oil and gas producers today — historically low natural gas prices — varies depending on the…

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Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Shell's Pennsylvania Petchem Complex Finally Firing On All Cylinders 12:25

12d ago12:25

12:25

Shell’s petrochemical complex in Western Pennsylvania has had plenty of challenges on its way to startup and full operation. Announced a dozen years ago, the project was set back by COVID-related construction delays and a rougher-than-expected production ramp-up. But that’s all in the past now (fingers crossed) and the ethane-rich Northeast finally…

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Love Is A Long Road - Carbon-Capture Projects Reach Major Milestones, But Not All The News is Good 13:15

13d ago13:15

13:15

Progress in the carbon-capture industry can be slow, given the extended permitting process for sequestration wells, uncertain long-term outlook and skepticism about the real-world effectiveness in reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The past several weeks have been a better-than-usual period for advocates of carbon capture and sequestration (C…

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Black Cow - As the Oil Patch Matures, It Must Adapt To A Changing Opportunity Landscape 16:28

16d ago16:28

16:28

Since the advent of the Shale Revolution, the U.S. has experienced a massive surge in oil, gas and NGL production — creating a bonanza of opportunities. But the attitudes of energy companies, owners and investors have shifted from “drill-baby-drill” to a focus on returning value to shareholders. It’s an evolution reminiscent of the economic concept…

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Trouble - With China's Economy in the Doldrums, Is Global Oil Demand Growth Likely to Stall? 11:02

15d ago11:02

11:02

The International Energy Agency (IEA) and others have lowered growth targets for global oil consumption in the short term, while traders began a sell-off in crude benchmarks before the recent recovery in oil prices. Their main concern? China, which has accounted for a large part of global demand growth, has recently seen a sharp drop in oil demand …

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85. Lounge like a Pro: Your Insider’s Guide to Airport Lounges Using Credit Cards with Traci Siegel 47:48

16d ago47:48

47:48

My guest this week returning to the podcast is points expert Traci Siegel, a non-practicing attorney who has been using miles and points to travel around the US and the world with her family of four since 2011. She's been teaching friends how to hack their families' travel for years, and now she teaches her followers how to expand their travel budg…

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"R.B.N. Murda Talks Rap Beefs, Mista Cain, Jay Lewis, & Street Politics | That Ain't My Business" 1:44:00

18d ago1:44:00

1:44:00

Welcome to another episode of "That Ain't My Business? But Let's Talk About It," hosted by Nest tho Don, Pac-Man, and R.B.N. Murder. This episode dives deep into the raw and unfiltered stories from the streets of Shreveport and Bossier City, featuring gritty tales of life, music, and survival. Join us as we explore the experiences of growing up in …

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Brave - Armed With New Growth Plans, Gulf of Mexico Drillers Endure Hurricanes And More 9:00

16d ago9:00

9:00

The Gulf of Mexico (GOM) may account for less than one-fifth of U.S. oil production but it’s a region that’s more than holding its own. Drillers plan to expand production, using advanced technologies to tap untouched reserves in deeper waters. Still, Gulf Coast output has always been at risk from severe storms, just like the onshore outlets and inf…

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The Long Road - More EVs Coming, But Forecasts For Sales Growth, Impact On Gasoline Demand Vary 10:57

22d ago10:57

10:57

There’s been a lot of speculation about whether the pace of electric vehicle (EV) adoption has slowed, with JD Power now expecting EVs to make up 9% of U.S. new-car sales in 2024, down from its earlier estimate of 12.4% but still up from 7% in 2023. The group remains bullish on EVs in the long term, expecting market share to reach 36% by 2030 and 5…

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Lessons Learned - Difficulties in Bringing New Units Online at Vogtle Could Help Future Nuclear Projects 13:16

21d ago13:16

13:16

There is a lot of talk about the best way to meet the expected increases in U.S. power demand, driven by manufacturing growth and the rapid development of large-scale data centers, which has sparked renewed interest in nuclear power. The most recent reactors to come online were Units 3 and 4 at Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear power station, but they came …

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Harness Your Hopes - How and Where Will U.S. Low-Carbon-Intensity Hydrogen Expand? 12:27

22d ago12:27

12:27

Given the frothy targets to reduce U.S. carbon emissions set by the 2016 Paris Agreement and an anticipated expanding role in that process for low-carbon-intensity (LCI) hydrogen that is barely being produced in 2024, it’s hard to believe there’s a path forward. Yet one recent study from industry participants in the National Petroleum Council (NPC)…

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Back Where it All Begins - Orla, Permian's Westernmost Crude Hub, Surrounded By Lower-Quality Oil 12:37

23d ago12:37

12:37

In the far western reaches of the Permian Basin lies Orla, TX — a town steeped in history and significance. Orla, which can be fittingly translated into “border” in Spanish, is about 40 miles north of Pecos, near the New Mexico border in Reeves County. Founded in 1890 as a section house for the Pecos Valley Railroad, Orla evolved from a modest stop…

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Jeter Jones: The King of Trail Ride Blues on Southern Soul, Life Lessons, Trail Rides, & Marine Life 1:51:36

23d ago1:51:36

1:51:36

Join your favorite co-hosts, Nestor the Don and Pac-Man, on a riveting episode of "That Ain't My Business But Let's Talk About It," where they dive into the vibrant world of Southern Soul music. This week, they welcome a special guest, the acclaimed King of Trail Ride Blues, Jeter Jones, hailing from Mansfield, Louisiana. Experience the raw energy …

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84. Amex to Alaska: 3 Business Class Award Redemptions You’ll Want to Book Now 30:34

23d ago30:34

30:34

In this episode, I dive deep into the implications of the Alaska-Hawaiian merger and explore how you can now effectively transfer your Amex points to Alaska Airlines via Hawaiian Airlines. This is a game-changer for anyone looking to book high-value award flights on Alaska and its partner airlines. Discover the three partner award flights that I'm …

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Ready to Let Go - Are Gulf Coast Gas Storage Rates High Enough to Support Greenfield Projects? 11:35

24d ago11:35

11:35

Many of the natural gas storage projects under development along the Gulf Coast involve the expansion of existing salt-cavern complexes and, with that, the sharing of at least some already-built infrastructure. That typically saves money, and the lower capital costs can help make a project a “go.” But at least a few well-sited projects competing fo…

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Union Man - Short-Lived Dockworker Strike Stalls Container Traffic, But Impact on Liquids Seen as Minor 13:20

27d ago13:20

13:20

Thousands of unionized dockworkers walked off the job at ports along the U.S. East and Gulf coasts October 1 in the first work stoppage for those regions since 1977. Three days later, they’re heading back to work with a tentative deal on wages in hand and an agreement to continue negotiating on other issues through mid-January. The strike didn’t th…

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I’ll Be Around - CITGO Refineries to Be Bought by Amber Energy Seen as Survivors in Competitive Market 12:38

28d ago12:38

12:38

It now seems likely that Elliott Investment Management’s Amber Energy will acquire CITGO Petroleum for $7.3 billion in mid-2025, thereby ending a yearslong legal drama about the fate of CITGO’s three large U.S. refineries and related pipelines and terminal assets. So what exactly is Amber buying and how will the refineries in question fare in the i…

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Ronald 'Slack Traxx' Jefferson Talks Shreveport Music, Talent Management & Southern Soul's Evolution 1:37:26

28d ago1:37:26

1:37:26

Welcome to another episode of "That Ain't My Business. But Let's Talk About It." In this engaging episode, your favorite co-hosts, nestothadon and Pac-Man, dive deep into the vibrant music scene of Shreveport, Louisiana. Joining them is a legendary guest, Ronald Jefferson, aka Slack, from Slack Traxx Entertainment, who shares his extensive experien…

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Ready to Let Go - New Gulf Coast Gas Storage Coming Online, With Still More Capacity Being Planned 12:48

29d ago12:48

12:48

As a group, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have more than 1.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity, most of it along — or within easy reach of — the Gulf Coast, with its long-and-growing list of LNG export terminals as well as gas-consuming industries and gas-fired power plants. That’s a good thing, but still more gas stor…

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Gimme Shelter - Wind, Flooding, Outages Add to Risks for Onshore Assets in Hurricane Season 15:21

1M ago15:21

15:21

Storms that form in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) during hurricane season don’t just dissipate once they make landfall and can inflict havoc on onshore assets. Storm damage and flooding can delay plant restarts, but so can power outages, as we saw when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas/Louisiana region in July. And while there were no major refining or prod…

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Trail Rides, Southern Soul, and the Truth About Trail Ride Groupies 55:46

1M ago55:46

55:46

Welcome to another exciting episode of "That Ain't My Business, But Let's Talk About It," hosted by Nestor the Dunn and Pac-Man the Hood Voice Box. This week, they're joined by special guest TP Thomas, aka Son of Soul TP, to dive deep into the world of Southern Soul and trail riding culture. In this episode, TP Thomas breaks down what Southern Soul…

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83. From Points to Paradise: Planning your Bora Bora Getaway with Dr. Chandani DeZure 34:31

1M ago34:31

34:31

There’s one tropical dream destination that makes its way onto many points enthusiasts’ wish lists: Bora Bora. I have a fantastic guest on today’s show who just returned from an incredible anniversary trip to this iconic paradise, flying business class on points, and she's here to spill all the details. Dr. Chandani DeZure is a returning guest to t…

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Bustin’ Out - EPIC Crude Pipeline Running at Capacity, Spurring Talk About a Possible Expansion 12:59

1M ago12:59

12:59

Hundreds of miles separate the Permian Basin from the U.S. Gulf Coast, but in the Shale Era traversing that span has become increasingly important to Permian producers. Billions of dollars have been invested to expand capacity to move Permian production — crude, natural gas or NGLs — to the Gulf Coast to take advantage of surging export markets. In…

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I Guess (They’d) Rather Be in Colorado - Midstream Consolidation in the DJ Basin 9:51

1M ago9:51

9:51

The Denver-Julesburg Basin isn’t the Permian — no argument there. But like its much bigger brother in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, the DJ Basin has been a hotbed of M&A in both the upstream and midstream sectors. Among DJ producers, Chevron, Civitas Resources and Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) are now the top dogs, with big hopes for the fut…

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Do The Evolution - Longhorn Pipeline’s Flexibility Has Made It a Critical Conduit for Permian Crude 11:39

1M ago11:39

11:39

The great Texas philosopher Matthew McConaughey once said, “I don’t want to just revolve. I want to evolve.” Few pieces of crude oil infrastructure embody that spirit of adaptation quite like ONEOK’s Longhorn Pipeline. Starting out as a Houston-bound conduit for Permian crude, Longhorn later reversed its flow and started moving refined products, th…

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Bad Moon Rising - Diversified E&Ps Rebalancing Portfolios to Crude Oil as Natural Gas Revenues Sink 15:05

1M ago15:05

15:05

The recent bankruptcy filing by Tupperware, once a staple of nearly every kitchen, is yet another reminder that long-term corporate success depends on managing through the ever-changing business environment. Many blogs have been written about the ultimate impact on oil and gas producers of the decades-long shift to lower-carbon energy sources, but …

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Shop ’Till You Drop - Is the Consolidation Trend Ending in British Columbia’s Montney Gas Formation? 12:15

1M ago12:15

12:15

British Columbia’s portion of the immense unconventional Montney formation has been the epicenter of Western Canada’s rapidly rising natural gas production in recent years. It should come as no surprise then that it has also become fertile ground for numerous acquisitions of companies — or some portion of their assets — by more nimble and financial…

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Back in Motion: A Raw Conversation with HottBoii BG 1:30:46

1M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Welcome back to another riveting episode of "That Ain't My Business But Let's Talk About It." In this episode, your favorite co-hosts, Nesto Tha Don and Pac-Man, the Hood's Voice Box, sit down with a very special guest, HottBoiiBG. Known for his raw and unfiltered style, HottBoiiBG opens up about his journey, the struggles of reintegrating into soc…

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82. Best Airlines, Gear & Destinations for Globetrotting with Young Kids from Kristin Addis 38:41

2M ago38:41

38:41

In this episode, I'm joined by Kristin Addis, creator of Be My Travel Muse, one of the world’s most-read travel blogs, and Parenthood Adventures. Kristin has visited 65 countries and collected 16 passport stamps for her toddler son. She shares her wealth of knowledge on solo female travel, which she has been doing since 2012, and more recently, her…

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I Guess (They’d) Rather Be in Colorado - Upstream and Midstream Consolidation in the DJ Basin 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

Thanks largely to the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin, Colorado ranks fourth among the 50 states in crude oil production, topped only by Texas, New Mexico and North Dakota — and, if it were a state, the offshore Gulf of Mexico (GOM). It’s also noteworthy that more than 80% of Colorado’s oil production comes from one county — Weld, the heart of the DJ a…

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Ready to Let Go - Gulf Coast Gas Storage Activity Picks Up, and More Projects Are In the Works 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

Very little new natural gas storage capacity has been built along the Gulf Coast the past few years, but that’s changing. Driven by rising demand from power generators, LNG operators/offtakers, marketers and traders for storage with high deliverability rates — and by improving storage economics — new salt-cavern and depleted-reservoir capacity is n…

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