#253: Why King Chose the Mid-Con: Drilling Strategy, Process & Project Update

#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 perspective. Kelly walks through the drilling process, including how wells are planned, drilled, and monitored in the field. Bill explains what it takes to secure drillable locations, from acreage and surface access to permitting and regulatory steps. This conversation gives an inside look at how King evaluates opportunities, prepares locations, and executes drilling projects in the Mid-Con.

#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 expectations, possible Fed reform, rate cuts, AI-driven earnings, and where the market could go next. From energy security to market psychology, this conversation helps investors, business owners, and energy professionals understand what today’s headlines could mean for the next 30 days, the next 12 months, and beyond.

#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 engineering work together, what production really means, and why responsible U.S. oil and natural gas development remains critical as domestic demand and production continue to grow.

#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 to making it to Major League Baseball, the mindset that helped him push through challenges, and the role faith plays in his life today. The conversation also includes stories from the Texas Rangers clubhouse, lessons from teammates and mentors, and reflections on staying grounded through success, failure, and change. This episode is about more than baseball. It is about perseverance, humility, community, and keeping your eyes on what matters most. Watch the full episode on YouTube @JayRYoungOfficial, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Featured Guests: Elvis Andrus Pastor Jack Graham Hosted by: Jay Young Jordan Soto Key Moments: 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 250 08:45 — Elvis Andrus on growing up in Venezuela 17:30 — Protecting the dream and pushing through challenges 29:00 — Elvis opens up about faith, family, and purpose 34:00 — Nelson Cruz, Adrian Beltre, and Rangers clubhouse stories 56:30 — Faith inside Major League Baseball 1:18:00 — Staying humble, grounded, and surrounded by the right people 1:42:00 — Advice Elvis would give his younger self

#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. In this live, we cover key topics like current market conditions, operator challenges, field efficiency, commodity prices, drilling decisions, well performance, and how geology and operations work together in today’s energy environment. We’ll be taking a short break from our regular lives, but we’ll be back on Wednesday, June 10. Before then, join us next Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT for our webinar with Mark Ayers and Rachel Griffith titled “The Power Basins: Where Oil Companies are Drilling for Returns.” Sign up: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017792794021/WN_OH50a1GlTa6xHG762_Su1g [https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017792794021/WN_OH50a1GlTa6xHG762_Su1g]