Energizing Bitcoin & Ai

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) sit down with oil-patch veteran-turned-Bitcoin-miner Dan Morrison to unpack Waha-gas economics, off-grid data centers, and why 2025 may finally be the oil-and-gas adoption year for Bitcoin mining. Show Notes 00:00 Wildlife-podcast banter, Missouri recording location, and Dan’s long-overdue appearance  01:42 First meeting at the 2021 “secret” Houston Bitcoin meetup  03:10 Dan’s background: bankrupt E&P turnaround and “MBA-on-steroids” lessons  05:26 Buying distressed New Mexico assets & naming the venture “Amalgamated Sludge”  07:48 Paying $80/ TH for ASICs at the cycle peak and booting 1.3 MW of self-mining  10:55 Turning negative Waha gas into revenue: hosting deals, vintage ASIC strategy, 8-month ROIs  14:08 Why old oilfield operators resist Bitcoin—and what finally breaks the inertia  16:41 Basis differentials, dashed strip-price hopes, and why 2025 looks like the adoption inflection  19:15 Valuing green- vs brownfield sites for AI: speed-to-energize premiums & $/MW math  22:37 Gas-fired turbines, Elon’s Memphis play, and “BYOP” (bring your own power) legislation in Texas  25:02 “Moat mining”: pairing AI inference loads up front with flexible Bitcoin mining in back  27:40 Hydrocooling vs immersion and designing mines to survive the next two halvings  29:55 EPA rollbacks, CO₂ rules, and a regulatory pendulum swinging toward gas gen-sets  32:04 Ideal 2025 build: low-basis gas, Rocky Mountains or Permian, hydro-cooled S19-class fleet  34:30 Bridging cultures: tech speed vs. oil-patch hierarchy when herding data-center cats  36:12 Texas Mining Fight Club group texts, community collaboration, and swapping spare breakers  38:45 Future meetups, “super-secret” May 19 event, and final shout-outs

Bitcoin, Hockey, and Dirty Coin: A Chat with Barry Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) discuss with Barry the fascinating intersections of professional hockey, Bitcoin mining, and the creation of the 'Dirty Coin' documentary. 00:00 Painful Injuries and Embarrassing Moments 01:35 Skiing and Snowboarding Disasters 02:48 The Cost of Extreme Sports 03:32 First Experience at an F1 Event 05:11 Professional Hockey Career Highlights 12:07 Transition to Bitcoin and Investing 25:20 American Ninja Warrior Journey 30:16 Introduction to Dirty Coin Documentary 31:11 Tax Strategies and Film Investments 32:19 Meeting Alana and Documentary Vision 34:54 Challenges in Documentary Distribution 37:27 Bitcoin's Public Perception and Education 46:48 Michael Saylor and Bitcoin Investment Strategy 57:33 Poland's Bitcoin Film Festival and Future Plans 59:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Curtis Harris shares insights into his journey in the Bitcoin industry, his role in Compass Mining, and how his passion for Bitcoin advocacy has shaped his career. Starting from his early discovery of Bitcoin, Harris discusses the challenges and triumphs of building and operating mining facilities, the importance of customer service, and the company's strategic growth through vertical integration and onsite operations. The conversation covers the evolving Bitcoin market, political landscape, and the exciting growth prospects amid the emerging bull market. Curtis also emphasizes the importance of authenticity and community collaboration in the Bitcoin world. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:15 Discussing the North American Blockchain Summit 01:07 Curtis' Journey into Bitcoin 02:25 Career Background and Bitcoin Discovery 05:28 Compass Mining's Latest Developments 09:46 Technical Innovations in Mining Operations 14:08 Customer Service and Site Operations 24:00 The Origin of the Magazine 24:16 Bitcoin Mining and Personal Stories 26:34 Compass and Customer Relations 27:50 Future of the Podcast 30:54 Bitcoin's Growing Relevance 33:31 Bitcoin Strategies for Organizations 37:48 Bitcoin Advocacy and Education 41:15 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

00:00 Introduction to the South Texas Site 00:24 Early Industry Stories and Key Figures 01:22 Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs 03:03 The Value of Business Education 03:41 Paths to Financial Success 04:15 Recognizing Patterns in Investments 06:46 Bitcoin and Institutional Investment 12:05 The Role of Institutional Capital 15:15 Coal Waste and Renewable Energy Credits 17:31 The Growing Demand for Power 20:18 Understanding Bitcoin’s Value 24:02 Bitcoin Market Panic 26:38 The Lending Market for Bitcoin 28:55 Investment Banking in the Bitcoin Space 31:00 Challenges in Bitcoin Mining 32:51 Public vs. Private Bitcoin Miners 37:46 Future of Bitcoin Mining Companies 45:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, we reminisce about meeting Phil at the TBC summit and discuss the evolution of our friendship. We talk Bitcoin, investments, and personal transformations. We give Justin a hard time about his skinny jeans. But most importantly how perceptions around Bitcoin are changing, especially at the institutional level. We also dive into how Phil bought a bar post-COVID, building lasting friendships, and the future potential of Bitcoin amidst regulatory changes.  00:00 Meeting at the TBC Summit 01:39 Bitcoin Conversations and Media Perceptions 05:07 Phil's Garage and Car Collection 06:43 Rhinestone Saloon: The Bar Rescue Story 10:07 Bitcoin Mining and Giga Dudes 23:11 The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and Market Dynamics 29:24 Bitcoin Buying Plans and Industry Confidence 31:34 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Bitcoin Investment 34:47 The Genesis of Corley Energy 35:36 Building a Team and Securing Investments 42:46 Bitcoin's Value and Long-Term Thinking 46:41 Bitcoin and Personal Growth 47:36 Car Talk and Bitcoin Wealth 51:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans