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Mission Zero PodcastSeason 5: Episode 10 Nina Spencer Season 5: Ep 10 Merging Differing Global HSE Standard In Offshore O&GNina Spencer is the Vice President of Onward INC. Onward is an offshore services company that excells in HSE and Regulatory Compliance, Material Coordination, Inspections, Logistics, and Training. Born in and raised in Scotland, Nina has worked in nearly every possible segment of the offshore energy. Her experience in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico offer a substantial and unique perspective on where the industry is, and where it is going.
2024-02-2355 min
Mission Zero PodcastSeason 5: Episode 9 Chris Wright: Liberty EnergyUntil recently, there was a glaring absence of individuals making the intellectual case for fossil fuels. No one was discussing the true facts, the real science, and the very real repercussions of a life without oil. Chris Wright has lead the way in this discussion for years, and continues to be the most vocal Oil & Gas supporter in the country.
2023-10-2745 min
Mission Zero PodcastSeason 5: Episode 8 Patrick Blake/ CEO Of Lonestar Industrial Materials"Disruption" is a popular buzzword in business. Like most buzzwords, they are often overused and don't apply. That's not the case with Patrick Blake, CEO of Lonestar Industrial Materials. Patrick is an engineering genius and has taken something we've all heard of, and made it into incredible and environmentally friendly products. Hemp is long overdue for its day, and Patrick and Lonestar Industrial Materials are about to provide it. Please enjoy our interview as host Jeff Peeples speaks with Patrick about his career in Energy, beating cancer, and introducing the wonders of hemp to the world!
2023-09-2736 minMission Zero PodcastHuman Trafficking Series EP5: The "Surthrivers" Katherine Givens: Author, Advocate, Public SpeakerKatherine Givens is an Author, Advocate, Public Speaker, and absolute warrior against Human Traffikking. Kathy is a Survivor herself, and tells her story with an amazing elegance and aptitude that will ease the tension of the subject and allow a better learning and understanding. Kathy has been featured in PEOPLE Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Voyage Houston, Civic Research Institute, and others. She Co-founded Twelve-11 Partners, an organization committed to supporting survivors on their journey to thriving, and Program Manager at Rising Worldwide, a nonprofit combatting trafficking globally. Kathy is also a Consultant at Shobana Powell Consulting and A21. As a leader...
2023-07-1358 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 4: Ep 6 Safety Consultant and Author Gavin Coyle: "The Safety CEO"Safety is profitable, and my guest today Gavin Coyle "They Safety CEO", can you show you how. Gavin is the CEO of the Coyle Group, An Irish based safety and consulting group. Through years of experience and method development, Gavin can demonstrate how your company can significantly increase safety and save money.....at the same time. Yes, you read that correctly. If you're a leader in an organization that is leery on going all in on safety in fear of the high cost, give this podcast a listen, Gavin has your solution.
2023-06-2750 minMission Zero PodcastHuman Trafficking Series EP4: The Warriors: Grant Gildon and Tariq MuslimivicIn continuing our series on Human Trafficking, I sat down with Arlington, TX Child Sex Crimes Sergeant Grant Gildon, who is the detective on the Amber Hagerman case that inspired the Amber Alert System. I've known Grant for over 20 years and couldn't possibly admire him more or be more proud of him. Also joining us was Tarik Muslimovic, Sergeant in charge of human trafficking in Arlington, who just had a big win in the fight.Tarik is a serious and highly motivated guy who's life is dedicated to this cause. What you learn quickly in the conversation, is that these...
2023-06-231h 06Mission Zero PodcastHuman Trafficking Series EP3: The "Surthrivers"/ Nakia VestalNakia Vestal is the American success story. She wasn't born rich, had no silver spoon, and zero advantages afforded to others. She is however, a very successful entrepreneur despite of that. But its one thing to not have advantages, and quite another to have overwhelming disadvantages. Nakia was a victim of sex trafficking, and she's on a mission to help others in the same situation and to spread the truth about it. Her story and insight are extremely valuable and we are thankful she shared her story with us. WARNING: This episode contains adult content and may not be suitable fo...
2023-06-161h 02Mission Zero PodcastHuman Trafficking Series EP2: The Warriors/ David Reid Of RedMTwo years ago I threw a hail Mary and sent an email to David Reid, the VP of NOV, to be a guest on my brand new podcast. I asked him to come on to talk about a new technology at his company. To my surprise and gratitude, he obliged and was my 3rd interview ever. During the meeting, he discussed something near and dear to his heart, and where he and his wife have spent a lifetime of work. I had been searching for something to put my energy into, something to believe in, and something that was incredibly...
2023-04-2233 minMission Zero PodcastHuman Trafficking Series EP2: The Warriors/ David Reid Of RedMTwo years ago I threw a hail mary and sent an email to David Reid, the VP of NOV, to be a guest on my brand new podcast. I asked him to come on to talk about a new technology at his company. To my surprise and grattitude, he obliged and was my 3rd interview ever. During the meeting, he discussed something near and dear to his heart, and where he and his wife have spent a lifetime of work. I had been searching for something to put my energy into, something to believe in, and something that was incredibly i...
2023-04-0634 minMission Zero PodcastHuman Trafficking Series EP1: Dominique McGee (Warning: Adult Subject Matter)Dominique McGee may the most remarkable person I have ever met. Meeting her in person was the reason I felt the need to do this series on Human Trafficking and Slavery. Her fortitude, character, and spirit in the face of unspeakable hardships is nearly impossible to believer. Listening to Dominique's story is not easy to hear, and its not meant to be. Her story shouldn't happen to anyone, but it does, every single day. This interview will affect you profoundly as you learn the horros and nightmarish reality of sex trafficking, I know it did me. However, Dominque is not a...
2023-03-231h 45Mission Zero PodcastSeason 4: Ep 4 COO, Co-Founder & Executive Vice President at Catalyst Energy ServicesNot long ago Hydraulic Fracturing was a curse word in most of America. It was an amazing process to extract energy from the earth that was impossible only decades before. The industry needed to get more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and safer. Seth Moore and his team at Catalyst Energy have done just that. Their new pump system, the Vortex Prime is unlike anything in the industry and has greatly improved nearly every measureable data point you could think of. Seth is very proud of this innovation and he should be. His 38 year story in the Oil & Gas world traversed t...
2023-02-0942 minMission Zero PodcastKeith Stelter: Marketing/Strategic Development ARC EnergyKeith Stelter has spent nearly his entire career in the Oil & Gas industry, in a variety of positions. A Canadian native, and now US Citizen, Keith has re-made himself into a renaissance man who specializes in social media. But most importantly, Keith helps people, in an unbelievable way. The world needs more Keith Stelters, and he offers a lot of his knowledge and experience in this episode.
2022-12-0143 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 3: Ep 1 Ed Whitnell VP of Renewables at NOVThe renewable energy revolution is being led by an unlikely source, the Oil & Gas Industry. Ed Whitnell is the VP of Renewables at NOV, one of the world's largest and most important Energy Companies. Ed discusses the many advancements in technology NOV has achieved recently, as well the myriad of non-fossil fuel energy sources that the company is currently pursuing and leading the world with.
2022-06-2154 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 13 Steve Abernathy/ Strategic Transformation Director/ ArchrockChanging Hearts Requires Relationships And Champions
2022-04-2855 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 12 Jonathan Jacobs Head of Services at Shield AIJonathan Jacobs is the Head of Services at Shield AI and the founder of the Drone Academy. Jonathan is the leader on the frontline of the most advanced AI/Drone Technology in existence, that is keeping our soldiers safer.
2022-04-0758 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 11 International Women's Month Special: Joy Taylor, Managing Partner Grant Thornton
2022-03-3133 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 10 International Women's Month Special Edition: Tonya Polydoroff: Director, Publicity/Field Marketing, Allied Global MarketingTonya Polydoroff is the Director, Publicity/Field Marketing at Allied Global Marketing. Her career in Publicity and Promotion is to be envied as an absolute leader in these fields. When the idea came up to support International Women's Month, Justin Overstreet immediately knew who he was going to ask to be on. Please enjoy Justin's interview with Tonya, as they catch up with life and career.
2022-03-3159 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 9 Jared Hiett Director Of HSE and Fleet ServicesA few years ago, Jared Hiett took over as Director of HSE for Doggett Industries, one of our country's leading providers of heavy machinery rental and equipment. Jared looked at the substantial risks their field people are exposed to and said "not on my watch" He then began to develop a company safety culture that his entire team is all in for. I came across Jared when I noticed his internal safety program called "Target Zero", and I just had to have him on. Please enjoy 45 minutes with a personable HSE Director, who absolutely cares about his people.
2022-03-2934 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 8 COL Terry Virts Astronaut/Author/Photographer/EntrepreneurCol Terry Virts is one of the most interesting and accomplished people in the world. Terry is an Air Force COL, Commander of the International Space Station, Author, Photographer, Director, and Entrepreneur. In addition to all of those things, Terry managers to give his time freely to people, which makes him the very best of what a Renaissance Man can be. Terry has an innate ability to think at the very highest level, but communicate at a level the rest of us can comprehend. He cares that we learn, experience, and understand the things he understands. Our conversation with him w...
2022-03-241h 12Mission Zero PodcastSeason 2: EP 7 Kirk Waltz / Director Clean Energy TransitionKirk Watlz grew up in California, where he saw a significat amount of activism around environmental issues, but little action in solving them. This sent Kent on a path to become an Environmental Engineer and a life spent addressing those concerns.
2022-03-091h 072022-03-0144 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 5 Dawayne Tipton Republican Candidate for Texas Railroad Commission
2022-03-0138 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep. 4 Sarah Stogner Republican Candidate For Texas Railroad CommissionThe Texas Railroad Commission is one of the most important positions in the State of Texas. The Commission serves as a regulatory authority for nearly everything involving the extraction of carbon-based fuels. Sarah Stogner is running for Commissioner and believes the organization could greatly improve on its responsibilities to regulate and ensure Texans are safe and our water remains clean. Sarah passionately laid out her concerns and what she would do to fix the problems in our interview.
2022-02-2344 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 3 John Lewis VP QHSE Nextier Oilfield ServicesJohn Lewis brought his principles and proven leadership in the Army, where he lead infantry troops into battle, then implemented them into the oilfield. John loves his work and loves keeping his people safe by building a relentless culture of safety. You are going to love what this Veteran and QHSE leader has to say!
2022-02-1846 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 2 Subena Colligan- Health and Safety Professional/ Life Coach. Featuring Guest interviewer Ada PeeplesThere are people "in safety" and there are people "advancing safety". Subena Colligan is certainly the latter. Safety professionals often do the job of 3 people or more and suffer burnout at a high rate. Subena recognized and made it her mission to help the people who are keeping us and our families safe. Her wise words, positive energy, and mindfulness approach will leave you with unreal confidence, a positive mindset, and a mindful approach. Please enjoy my conversation with the woman who is helping keep safe, the people who are keeping you safe.
2022-02-0345 minMission Zero PodcastSeason 2: Ep 1 Laura Weiss V.P. Quality, Health and Safety, Environmental, Social and GovernanceDuring tight budget cuts, often safety personnel are the first on the chopping block. With limited staff, HSE professionals are forced to do many jobs, and they are jobs that must be done well. No one has worn more hats, and worn them as well as Laura Weiss of Premium Oilfield Technologies. In addition to her skill with her work, Laura is a masterful communicator as you will know doubt recognize in this episode.
2022-01-2045 minMission Zero PodcastEpisode 9: Chris Wright- CEO And Energy Advocate At Liberty Oilfield ServicesThere is no hotter topic in the realm of politics than climate change. With the amount of uncertainty, falsehoods, and hysteria in the air surrounding the subject, the conversation requires a more sober voice. Chris Wright of Liberty Oilfield is that voice. We discussed the factual realities of Climate Change, Energy Poverty, and just how much of our modern world is credited to fossil fuels. Chris is a fascinating leader and has earned his rock star reputation, and his point of view is fantastic.
2021-07-1440 minMission Zero PodcastEpisode 8: Kent Harring- VP TienovixKent Harrington is the VP of Tienovix, a company founded by NASA contractors in order to bring space age AR technology and machine learning into the modern workforce on planet Earth, and in the future, beyond Earth. In this episode we discuss the radical improvements made in AR by Tienovix in order to make it a functional reality for Oil & Gas companies globally. Kent also discusses the medical division Vulcan, as they are seeking to vastly improve Dr's ability to work remotely to help humans in the far reaches of the planet. What Kent and Tienovix are doing for safety a...
2021-06-241h 15Mission Zero PodcastEpisode 7: Cory Worden- City Of HoustonCory Worden takes the title " Safety Professional" to a whole new level. Cory is a PHD, MS, CSHM, CSP, CHSP, ARM, REM and Cesco certificate holder. He is an Air Force Veteran, managed the safety of 28000 employees for Memorial Hermann, and is the Safety Advisor for the 3rd largest City in America.Disclaimer:The statements and opinions by Cory in the podcast are entirely his own and in no way should be considered official or non official statements or opinions from the City Of Houston.
2021-06-161h 07Mission Zero PodcastEpisode 6: Tim Lowrey & Adam Vande Mortel- Applied Cryo TechnologiesTim & Adam lead a very interesting and fast forward company in Applied Cryo Technologies (ACT). They build incredibly advanced transport machinery to compress and store natural gas, hydrogen, oxygen and more. They are building the infrastructure to delivery more environmentally safe energy solutions.
2021-05-2055 minMission Zero PodcastEpisode 5: Brodie Leggett - Liberty Oilfield ServicesWe really enjoyed our conversation with our guest Brodie, as his path to the Oil & Gas business was a fascinating one. After growing up in Zimbabwe (you're going to love his accent), he attended college in England, then somehow ended up in the Baaken as a field engineer. Brodie's career trajectory continues up and has the great responsibility of Compliance for Liberty Oilfield Services, one of the industry's largest and most respected service companies.
2021-05-1446 minMission Zero PodcastEpisode 4: Darius Williams/ Blackout Training GroupIf you've never met a man truly living and working his passion, get to know Darius Williams of Blackout Training Group. I had the great pleasure of spending a day with Darius and his wife Victoria, and witness them give passionate, detailed, and every effective gun safety/self defense training.
2021-05-0328 minMission Zero PodcastEpisode #3- David Reid (VP Technology and Marketing, NOV)David Reid is the VP of Technology and Marketing at NOV, and is one of the industry's best and most progressive thinkers. In this episode we have a fascinating conversation about NOV's new E-Fracking Fleets, alternative energy sources, and solving one modern society's greatest crises.
2021-04-211h 05Mission Zero PodcastEpisode #2- Cameron Barrett, CEOField Safe Solutions CEO Cameron Barrett and VP of US Sales Jeff Boettinger, Join the podcast to discuss Field Safe's dynamic cloud based safety solutions. Never before have company's had the ability to complete real time documentation, give workers access to all reference documents on a mobile device, and accurately account for all lone workers.
2021-04-1430 minMission Zero PodcastEpisode #1 Justin OverstreetIn our fist Episode, we sat with Justin Overstreet, VP of Safety for Wildcat Oil Tool, and discussed ownership of safety with the individual. He shares his techniques and practices in implementing this culture at Wildcat, and how you can at your workplace. He also tells us what motivated him to become an advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Martial Artist.
2021-04-0856 min
EXIT INTERVIEWLUMIERE BLAIRE and the ANIMAL FARM (ft. Hanna Allerton)(2001 - 2029) Lumiere Blaire, the glowing-with-optimism life coach who became prez last week, died outside the White House this morning. She will be remembered as someone who chased her dreams, as someone who left behind a reasonable profession, as someone who became a guru for all of earth’s creatures - regardless of the noises they made. Her funeral has been delayed, but President Chet will be reading aloud an oral history of her life this Tuesday at sunrise by the rechargeable scooter stations on Pennsylvania Avenue.
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2021-02-0435 minEXIT INTERVIEWADDIE KNICKERBOCKER and the LITTLE COW (ft. Abby Zwetchkenbaum)(1980 - 2020) Addie Knickerbocker, Head Counselor at Camp *******, died last night in an accident that the CIA is still investigating. A leader at heart - unreasonable on the outside and alone on the inside - Addie abandoned her life of friendship during the early days of her extended CIT-training in order to don the bracelets of a tyrant as new Head Counselor of Camp *******. She will be remembered by the cows on her parents farm (especially the sorta smaller one and sorta larger one that seem to be friends), by her bracelets that pin down the arms of their recipients, and...
2021-01-1437 minEXIT INTERVIEWThe SALT LAKE FUNERAL (ft. Hannah Albertine)(1956 - 2020) Donna Kass, a real lovely just real pleasant woman from Palm Beach, flew with plumage to her death last night on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. A former stewardess for Pennsylvanstralia Airlines in her pre-marriage life, Kass in post-marriage lived vicariously through her flapping memories of the ‘70’s and the frenzied activities of her flock of kids. Revelations of a past relationship with a famed-figure-skater-turned-erotic-novelist have turned Kass’s death into a bit of a zeitgiest black hole, and her funeral - next Tuesday in Florida - is said to have several celebrities RSVP’ed already. Livestream is on St...
2020-11-1932 min
Afro Pop Remix1991 pt1: Uh-Oh! Rodney King, The Beat Down! - Spcl Gst. TerrenceTopics: Rodney King, Boyz II Men / Jodeci, Boyz In the Hood, Roc - Sitcom (Bonus Artist: Luck Pacheco) 1991 General Snapshots 1. President: George H. W. Bush 2. January - Gulf War: The Congress of the United States passes a resolution authorizing the use of military force to liberate Kuwait. 5 days later, Operation Desert Storm begins with airstrikes against Iraq. 3. January - Whitney Houstondelivers her now legendary rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" 4. February - Gulf War: U.S. President George H. W. Bush announces that "Kuwait is liberated". 5. February - Tim Meadows and Adam Sandler join the cast of NBC's...
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