Oil, Money & Greed | EP.133

We catch up on the chaos behind the scenes, Midland issue with money. Along the way we talk West Texas weather whiplash, road trip survival, Midland cost-of-living frustration, local politics questions, and why old home videos can hit you right in the chest.• sponsor shoutouts for local Permian Basin services• why our recording schedule has been volatile lately• why Project Hail Mary works better as Audible• how book detail gets lost in movie adaptations• allergies, sandstorms, and rapid weather changes across states• toll roads, ETAs, and choosing the fastest route• Midland Texas pricing compared with smaller towns• questions around city manager pay, consulting fees, and taxpayer accountability• supporting a local startup with Clarity Pool Company• nostalgia from VHS transfers and old sports footage• body dysmorphia and confidence differences over time• track meet chaos, school travel stories, and how kids have it now• hard water issues, showerhead buildup, and water softenersLike, subscribe, put turn on notificationsSponsors:Underdog Wireline Services 432-301-4976Completion :Horizontal / Vertical PerforatingAddressable / EB SwitchesRadial Cement Bond Logging10k & 5k PCS / Rig Lock40-50 Ton CranesPipe Recovery :Free Point, Jet & Chemical CutsTemperature Logging, Back Off / Drill Pipe / Casing Tubing Well Head Shot,Coil Tubing,TCP Cutting,Well Intervention Logging / Stuck PipeProduction:Packer / CIBP / ESP Catcher Temperature Logging Titan Sales & Services: Contact: 432-307-1960 Services: Rostabout, Portapottys, Trash Trailers, ComboTrailers & ForkliftSubscribe To Patch Boyz Podcast:SPOTIFY https://spotify.link/tXpAUX3WxXbAPPLE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patch-boyz-podcast/id1690935336RUMBLE https://rumble.com/user/PatchboyzPodcastX https://x.com/PatchBoyz_Pod