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The Jay Young Show
by Jay Young
Join Jay R. Young, who is part of four generations in the oil and gas industry, as he explores leadership and entrepreneurship, including in the oil and gas industry on The Jay Young Show. With deep family roots and industry experience, Jay delivers valuable insights on minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Each episode features engaging discussions on leadership principles, innovative investment strategies, and the latest industry trends. As the Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the Forbes Book, "The Upside Of Oil And Gas Investing" Jay provides a unique blend of wisdom and cutting-edge thinking. Whether you’re an investor, industry professional, or curious about petroleum, tune in to gain actionable insights and thrive in the energy sector.
Episodes
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#286: Integrity: Doing the Right Thing When Nobody’s Watching | Jay’s Weekly Five
Integrity isn't just about what you say. It's about what you do, especially when nobody's watching. In this episode of Jay's Weekly Five, Jay Young shares why integrity is the foundation of trust, strong leadership, and lasting relationships in business and life. This week's Bible verse, Proverbs...
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#285: Oil Prices, Diesel Shortages & What's Next for U.S. Energy | The Oil & Gas Rundown
What's driving oil prices, and what could continue global supply disruptions mean for U.S. energy producers and investors? Join Rachel Griffith, SVP at King Operating Corporation, alongside Founder & CEO Jay Young, EVP of Land and Business Development Bill Phillips, and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers...
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#284: Jake Claver: The Future of Digital Assets, Crypto & Wealth Management
Are digital assets becoming a permanent part of modern wealth management? On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Jake Claver, Chairman and Principal of Digital Ascension Group, to explore the evolving world of digital assets, cryptocurrency,...
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#283: Be Willing to Keep Going: Faith, Perseverance & Success
Success doesn't happen overnight. It takes hard work, perseverance, faith, and a willingness to keep going when things get tough. In Episode 283 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young shares his Weekly Five for October 12, 2026, centered around one powerful word: WILLING. From trusting God's timing to...
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#282: Oil Near $90, U.S. LNG Demand & How Engineers Find the Sweet Spot | The Oil & Gas Rundown
Oil prices remain around $90, global demand for U.S. natural gas stays strong, and domestic operators continue to navigate a changing energy market. On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown, Rachel Griffith breaks down the biggest energy stories of the week and what they could mean for U.S. oil and gas...
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#281: Rhett Bennett on Building Black Mountain, Scaling Fast and Finding Opportunity in Energy
Jay Young revisits his conversation with Rhett Bennett, Founder and CEO of Black Mountain, recorded at the 2024 NAPE Expo. Rhett shares how growing up in a Kentucky coal mining family shaped his path into the energy business and how he went on to build Black Mountain into a diversified energy...
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#280: Jay's Weekly Five: The One Thing Every Great Leader Needs
Trust takes years to build and seconds to lose. This week on The Jay Young Show, Jay’s Weekly Five explores the idea of trust—and why it may be one of the most important currencies in business, leadership, relationships, and life. Jay shares a lesson from Proverbs 3:5 about trusting God when you...
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#279: WTI Back Above $90, Diesel Tightens + Q4 Tax Planning | The Rundown
WTI is back above $90, diesel supplies remain tight, and energy markets continue to react to changing global supply conditions. On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown, Rachel Griffith is joined by Eric Rice, EVP of Strategic Partnerships, and Kelly Duncan, EVP of Engineering, to break down what…
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#278: What Still Drives Oil & Gas Markets? | David Blackmon on Energy, Policy & Demand
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay goes back into the archives for a conversation with David Blackmon, a longtime expert on oil, natural gas, and U.S. energy policy. Jay and David discuss the boom-and-bust cycles that have shaped the oil and gas industry, the impact of horizontal drilling...
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#277: Excellence Is in the Details | Jay’s Weekly Five
What does excellence really look like? In this week’s Jay’s Weekly Five, Jay Young shares why excellence isn’t about being perfect. It’s about caring about the quality of your work, paying attention to the details, and continually looking for ways to improve. This week’s five: Word of the Week:...
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#276: The Power of Your Choices | Jay’s Weekly Five
On Episode 276 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young is back with another edition of Jay’s Weekly Five — five things to think about each week: a word, a Bible verse, a book, something to watch, and a podcast. This week’s word is choices. Every day, we make decisions that shape where we go, who we...
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#275: The Rundown: Diesel Prices, SPR at 44-Year Low, LNG Opportunity + King Field Updates
This week on The Rundown, Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Founder & CEO of King Operating, Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Ian Crane, Senior Reservoir Engineer for a fast-paced look at what’s happening across the oil and gas industry. We break down three major energy stories making...
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#274: What’s Next for Oil & Gas in Q4 2026? | Josef Schachter | The Jay Young Show #274
Energy markets are heading into the fourth quarter of 2026 with plenty for investors and industry leaders to watch. On Episode 274 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto welcome back Josef Schachter, founder of the Schachter Energy Report, for a conversation about the latest…
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#273: Communication Is More Than Just Talking
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay shares this week’s Jay’s Weekly Five, centered around one of the most important skills in business, leadership, and life: communication. Jay breaks down why great communication starts with listening, clarity, and understanding the person on the other…
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#272: Drilling Faster, Safer & Smarter: The Future of Oil & Gas with Andrew Richards
On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay revisits his conversation with Andrew Richards, an energy sector innovator helping change the way the industry approaches oil and gas operations. With a deep background in engineering, operations, and leadership, Andrew explains how his team is working…
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#271: Jay’s Weekly Five: Pride, Faith, Breaking Bad & Building Wealth
On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay shares another edition of Jay’s Weekly Five — five things on his mind this week covering faith, leadership, books, entertainment, and wealth. This week, Jay talks about pride, shares a message from Isaiah 41:10, recommends a book by Ken Hirsch, gives his...
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#270: 25 Years Since 9/11: Where Were You? + This Week’s Oil & Gas Rundown
This week marks 25 years since September 11, 2001. Where were you when you first heard the news? On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown, we take a moment to remember those we lost on 9/11 and honor those who have served and sacrificed in the years since. Then, Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young,...
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#269: Look Back: Richard S. De Witt on Leadership, Faith & Resilience + Jay’s Weekly Five: A Tribute to Dolly Parton
In this special look-back episode of The Jay Young Show, my co-host Jordan Soto and I revisit our conversation with Richard S. De Witt, a remarkable leader whose life has been shaped by business success, military service, faith, family, and resilience. For more than 30 years, Richard led Jack…
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#268: Oil & Gas Rundown: Venezuela, Iran, Oil Prices + Mid-Con Drilling Update
What happened in energy this week, why does it matter, and what should investors be watching next? Join Rachel Griffith with Ryan Goeres, EVP of Engineering, and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, for this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown. We’re covering: • Venezuela, Iran, Canada trade, oil prices, and the...
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#267: What’s Driving U.S. Oil & Gas Right Now? | Land, Engineering & Investment Outlook
Join Rachel Griffith, SVP at King Operating, with Bill Phillips, EVP of Land & Business Development, and Reservoir engineer Ian Crane, for a timely discussion on what’s happening across the U.S. oil and gas industry. They’ll cover what they’re seeing in today’s acquisition market, how engineering...
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#266: Stop Waiting Until Tax Season: Tax Strategies for High-Income Earners with Ed Lyon
If you’re a high-income earner, business owner or investor, tax planning shouldn’t start in April. On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with nationally recognized tax strategist Ed Lyon to talk about the biggest tax mistakes successful people make, the...
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#265: What Today’s Oil & Gas Headlines Mean at the Wellhead | Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE
What do today’s oil and gas headlines actually mean at the wellhead? On this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE, Rachel Griffith is joined by King Founder and CEO Jay Young, EVP of Operations Kelly Duncan and Land Manager Aaron Ledyard for a timely discussion on the forces shaping U.S. oil and gas...
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#264: He Left SpaceX to Build His Own Company at 24: Brock Murphy on The Jay Young Show
What do you learn working at the White House and SpaceX before launching your own company at just 24? On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Brock Murphy, co-founder of Parent ProTech, shares how he went from high-performance environments to building an edtech company now reaching thousands of...
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#263: How Seismic Technology Is Changing Oil & Gas Exploration | Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE
How is seismic technology changing the way oil and gas companies identify and develop opportunities? On this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE, Rachel Griffith is joined by King Operating COO Steve Mullican and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers to break down how seismic technology has evolved, how King...
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#262: Oil Prices Swing on Hormuz Talks | Oil & Gas Rundown Live
Oil prices are moving sharply as the market reacts to every new development involving Iran and negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Join moderator Rachel Griffith and King Founder and CEO Jay Young, EVP of Land and Business Development Bill Phillips and EVP of Geology Mark Ayers LIVE...
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#261: Could Oil Hit $200? Iran, the Energy Supercycle & What Investors Should Watch
Could oil prices return to record highs? Are we entering a new energy supercycle? And how should investors interpret the conflicting signals coming from Iran, the United States and the global oil market? In Episode 261 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome veteran…
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#260: From Drilling to Production: What Happens After a Well Is Fracked?
What does it take to move an oil and gas well from drilling through completion and into production? In this episode of the Oil & Gas Rundown Live, King SVP Rachel Griffith speaks with Kelly Duncan, EVP of Operations, and Ryan Goeres, EVP of Engineering, about the development of King Operating’s...
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#259: Oil, Inflation and the 2026 Economy with Peter Boockvar | The Jay Young Show
What are oil prices, interest rates and inflation telling us about the direction of the economy? On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, editor of The Boock Report and frequent CNBC...
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#258: LIVE FROM THE OILFIELD: DRILLING, FRACKING & BUILDING VALUE IN THE MID-CONTINENT
Go live on location with the King Operating team in Ochiltree County, Texas, for a firsthand look at active drilling and hydraulic fracturing operations. Jay Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, joins Rachel Griffith and Steve Mullican to discuss: • Current drilling and…
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#257: $80 Oil Is Back: Iran, the Strait of Hormuz & What's Next for Energy Markets | Oil & Gas Rundown Live
Oil prices are approaching $80 per barrel again as geopolitical tensions, global supply concerns, and uncertainty surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz continue to influence energy markets. This week on Oil & Gas Rundown Live, Rachel Griffith is joined by: Jay Young, Founder & CEO, King...
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#256: Oil Prices Rising Again: What It Means for U.S. Oil & Gas Investors
WTI prices are moving higher again, bringing new attention to the opportunity in U.S. oil and gas investing. In this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Rex Gifford, EVP of Tax for King, and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, to discuss what rising oil prices mean for...
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#255: Why Oil Prices Could Spike Fast: Dan Steffens on WTI, Brent, Natural Gas & U.S. Energy Supply
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and guest co-host Rachel Griffith sit down with Dan Steffens, President of Energy Prospectus Group, to break down why oil prices are lower than expected and why they could move higher quickly. Dan explains the factors impacting WTI and Brent oil...
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#254: Oil Prices, Land Strategy & Drilling Advancements
In this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live #254, host Rachel Griffith, King Operating SVP, is joined by Jay R. Young, Founder & CEO, Aaron Ledyard, Land Manager, and Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, for a timely discussion on today’s oil and gas market. The conversation covers why oil prices may not be...
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#253: Why King Chose the Mid-Con: Drilling Strategy, Process & Project Update
In this Oil & Gas Rundown, Host Rachel Griffith, Jay Young, Kelly Duncan, and Bill Phillips discuss King Operating’s Mid-Con project and what makes this region such an attractive place to drill. Jay breaks down why the Mid-Continent region stood out from a strategic, geological, and economic...
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#252: The Macro Reset: Hormuz, OPEC, Inflation, and the AI Earnings Boom What happens when oil, inflation, the Fed, AI, and the stock market all collide?
On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto are joined by Jay Hatfield, CEO and founder of Infrastructure Capital Advisors, to break down the biggest macro themes investors are watching right now: oil price volatility, the Strait of Hormuz, OPEC supply, inflation…
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#251: Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE: From Prospect to Production
In this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown Live (part of The Jay Young Show), host Rachel Griffith is joined by Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Ryan Goeres, EVP of Production, for a field-focused conversation on what happens before, during, and after a well is drilled. They break down how geology and...
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#250: Elvis Andrus on Faith, Baseball, Family & Finding Purpose
In this milestone 250th episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Texas Rangers legend Elvis Andrus and Pastor Jack Graham for a powerful conversation about faith, baseball, family, leadership, and purpose. Elvis shares his journey from growing up in Venezuela...
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#249: Oil & Gas Industry Update: Market Trends, Operations & What Producers Are Watching
Join us for this week’s oil and gas live discussion hosted by Steve Mullican, COO, filling in for Rachel Griffith. Steve is joined by Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Kelly Duncan, EVP of Operations, for a simple, industry-focused conversation on what oil and gas companies are watching right now.…
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#248: Purpose, Portfolios & the Oil Market: A Conversation with Rob Haworth
Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with investment strategist Rob Haworth to discuss today’s market environment, oil prices, inflation, interest rates, energy exposure, and how investors can think about opportunity and risk. The episode also ties into the word of the week — purpose — with a...
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#247: Oil Prices Near $100, Gas Prices & Natural Gas Demand | Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE
On this episode of Oil & Gas Rundown LIVE, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay Young, Founder & CEO of King Operating Corporation, Mark Ayers, EVP of Geology, and Bill Phillips, EVP of Land and Business Development. The team discusses what is driving oil prices back near the $100 range, what...
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#246: Turning Stranded Gas Into Power: Mark Lancaster on Microgrids, Data Centers & Oilfield Energy | The Jay Young Show
On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with Mark Lancaster, an energy executive and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in natural gas, power generation, microgrids, and energy infrastructure. Mark breaks down how oil and gas operators can turn...
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#245: Gas Prices Surge Above $4.50: What It Means for Oil, Inflation & American Energy
Gas prices are climbing again, and the impact is being felt by American households, small businesses, and the broader economy. In this live Oil & Gas Rundown, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay R. Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, and Eric Rice, EVP of Strategic…
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#244: Executive Protection, Online Safety & Energy Security | Drew Mitchell on The Jay Young Show
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Drew Mitchell, Founder and Managing Partner of Valence Global, for a conversation on executive protection, personal security, online safety, and the importance of protecting what matters most. Drew brings more...
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#243: Inside Oil & Gas Operations: Land, Reservoir Engineering & Project Evaluation
We’re back live after taking last week off, and this week King Operating Corporation COO Steve Mullican is filling in for Rachel Griffith. Steve will be joined by Aaron Ledyard, King’s Land Manager, and Ian Crane, King’s Senior Reservoir Engineer, who is joining the live for the first time.…
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#242: FCA, Faith & Leadership: Bo Fowler on Building a Game Plan for Life | The Jay Young Show
What does it mean to have a real plan, not just for business, sports, or success, but for your faith and purpose? In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan sit down with Bo Fowler, North Texas Multi-Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Bo shares his...
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#241: Rob Thummel on Oil Prices, Natural Gas, LNG & AI Energy Demand | The Jay Young Show
In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Rob Thummel of Tortoise Capital to break down the biggest trends shaping oil, natural gas, LNG exports, energy investing, and the future of AI-driven power demand. From the long-term outlook for crude oil…
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#240: Why Oil Is Above $90 | Tax Day Moves & Oil and Gas Strategy
Oil is still above $90, and there is a lot going on behind the headlines. In this live Oil and Gas Rundown, Jay Young breaks down what is really keeping oil prices elevated, how much of today’s price is driven by actual supply loss versus geopolitical risk, and what prolonged tension in the…
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#239: Floyd McClendon on Navy SEAL Leadership, Faith, and the Race for Mayor
In this episode, Jay Young and Jordan sit down with Floyd McClendon, a Navy SEAL veteran, author, speaker, and mayoral candidate, to talk about leadership, faith, service, discipline, community growth, and purpose. Floyd shares the life lessons he learned in the military, the mindset behind his...
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#238: LIVE: Why Oil Dropped Today, but Staying Above $90 Still Matters
Oil dropped today, but it’s still above $90, and that still has major implications for the economy, consumers, drilling activity, and the oil and gas industry. Join Rachel Griffith, Jay R. Young, Steve Mullican, and Mark Ayers live as they break down what moved the market, what $90 oil means…
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#237: Sean Brown on Veteran Suicide Prevention & Service Dogs | The Jay Young Show
In this special episode of The Jay Young Show, filmed live from NAPE Expo, Jay R. Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Sean Brown, Director of Missions and Awareness at Dogs Inc., for a powerful conversation about veteran transition, mental health, and the life-changing impact of service...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Jay R. Young, who is part of four generations in the oil and gas industry, as he explores leadership and entrepreneurship, including in the oil and gas industry on The Jay Young Show. With deep family roots and industry experience, Jay delivers valuable insights on minimizing risk and maximizing returns. Each episode features engaging discussions on leadership principles, innovative investment strategies, and the latest industry trends. As the Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the Forbes Book, "The Upside Of Oil And Gas Investing" Jay provides a unique blend of wisdom and cutting-edge thinking. Whether you’re an investor, industry professional, or curious about petroleum, tune in to gain actionable insights and thrive in the energy sector.
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