Welcome to Taproom Talks, the podcast diving deep into the energy sector's entrepreneurial and leaders minds. Join us for candid conversations with leaders, exploring their journeys, leadership, product creation, investment strategies, and business sales. We uncover their challenges, failures, and triumphs, from career beginnings to private equity insights. Get inspired by the real stories shaping the future of energy. Tune in to uncork powerful narratives!
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Taproom Talks, the podcast diving deep into the energy sector's entrepreneurial and leaders minds. Join us for candid conversations with leaders, exploring their journeys, leadership, product creation, investment strategies, and business sales. We uncover their challenges, failures, and triumphs, from career beginnings to private equity insights. Get inspired by the real stories shaping the future of energy.
Recent episodes include "David Currie's 40-Year Secret: How Trust Saved a Failing Plant and Works Every Time" (13 May 2026, 48 minutes), "The UK Operator Stamp: How John Anderson is Using North Sea Credibility to Win Big in Namibia and West Africa" (6 May 2026, 42 minutes), and "Digital Fatigue Is Real: Jason Brown on Why Operators Are Wasting Millions on Failed Tech, and How to Stop." (29 April 2026, 41 minutes).
Taproom Talks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 37 episodes.
Booking probability for Taproom Talks is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Taproom Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Taproom Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Taproom Talks are Oil & Gas Extraction. Taproom Talks has a business audience.
Taproom Talks is a business show with 37 episodes published.
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Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by David Currie, Chairman of Proserv. David, a veteran of the energy sector with over 40 years of experience, shares his career journey—from attending 14...
Episode #35
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny Dooley is joined by John Anderson of Exceed, a Kent Company, and we learn that even the best-laid career plans can go wonderfully off track. How do you go from a trainee drilling...
Episode #34
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny Dooley is joined by Jason Brown of Elementz. Did you know the energy sector is currently suffering from "fatigue" over failed digital transformation and AI projects? Jason, the CEO...
Episode #33
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny Dooley is joined by Colin Manson of Xergy/ Proteus (formerly Xodus) for round two, diving deep into the realities of scaling a tech business. Ever wondered what the biggest mistake...
Episode #32
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Sam Long of Decom Mission, the specialist trade association for decommissioning across the oil, gas, nuclear, and renewables sectors. Sam, the Chief...
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Send us Fan Mail Taproom Talks is taking an early 'Spring Break' but why not try out our newest addition to the Global Energy Network Podcast Family: 'AMPLFY - The Energy Supply Chain' This show is a spotlight for...
Episode #31
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny is joined by a returning guest as we dive into part 2 of Steve Rae's career journey. If you missed part 1 Steve spoke about his experience before, during and after the 1988 Piper...
Episode #30
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of taproom talks Kenny is joined by Mary McIntyre of Merrimac International, an executive search firm specialising in the global energy space, to discuss her extraordinary career...
Episode #30
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny is joined by Martin Copeland of Serica Energy, the company's CFO, for a deep-dive conversation covering his 30-year career transition from a banking background in leveraged and M&A...
Episode #28
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny is Joined by Steve Rae of Fortitude - Action Beyond Compliance to discuss his oil and gas career and the life-altering experience of the Piper Alpha disaster. Steve recounts his...
Episode #27
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny is joined by Neil Carr of AMS Global Group, where he discusses his journey of co-founding the company. Neil, the Managing Director, shares how AMS Global was initially shelved in...
Episode #26
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Bob Morgan of Baker Hughes, a Services and Projects Delivery Director in the Middle East, who discusses his two-decade career journey from a...
Episode #25
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny Dooley is joined by Zara Higgins of ATPI as she discusses her remarkable 22-year journey in commercial roles, beginning with cold-calling sales at a newspaper in...
Episode #24
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny Dooley is joined by Dave Acton of Motive Offshore Group to trace his journey from a fisherman in Macduff and an ROV pilot working offshore in West Africa to...
Episode #23
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny Dooley is joined by Kevin Coll of Solab IT Services and Onboard Tracker where they cover his entrepreneurial journey from working in his family's bakery to launching two successful...
Episode #22
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny is joined by Steve Swindell former CEO of Xodus where they discuss the truth behind building and scaling a 20-year energy consultancy. Steve reveals his unexpected career launch...
Episode #21
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Conrad Ritchie formally of Score Group and current chairman of multiple charities. Conrad dives into his nearly four-decade career in the oil and gas...
Episode #20
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks, Kenny is joined by Aberdeen legend George Yule, whose career spans from a British Rail apprenticeship and early North Sea oil days to the boardroom. George shares the...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Taproom Talks Kenny is joined by Stuart Broadley of EIC to discuss his remarkable 35-year career journey, spanning from a young leader steering a challenging Rolls-Royce legacy...
Episode #19
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Kenny is joined by Chris Bird of Riskwell, who is also the Chief Development Officer for Meridian Resources and the disciplined head of risk for Fiteq. Chris details his unique journey...
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