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The Crude Life

Hosted by The Crude Life · business · EN-US · 366 episodes

About this Podcast:

The Crude Life produces original content that focuses on the industry, people, communities, innovation and it’s proactive culture. Custom content that is trusted and often news making. Our content is distributed through an ecosystem of activity that includes four radio programs that carry a network of over 20 radio stations, and those stories are picked up by magazines, newspapers, podcasts and GoogleNews. Plus our social media network exceeds 300K. Host Jason Spiess interviews CEO's, investors, politicians, activists, musicians, local community members, high profile guests and small business owners. The Crude Life is truly a one-of-a-kind media network.

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42%

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Selective

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What is The Crude Life about?

The Crude Life produces original content that focuses on the industry, people, communities, innovation and it’s proactive culture. Custom content that is trusted and often news making.

What has The Crude Life covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Crude Life Vault: Solutions for the Bakken “Boom”, Environmental Tech, and Local Impacts" (26 July 2026), "“No Other Supply Chain Compares”, Warren Martin on the Realities of Oil & Gas, Generational Shifts, and Kansas Strong’s New “Glitch” Campaign" (23 May 2026), and "Joe Sinnott on Conscious Leadership, Audits, AI, and the NFL Draft" (22 April 2026).

How often does The Crude Life publish?

The Crude Life publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 366 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Crude Life?

Booking probability for The Crude Life is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Crude Life requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Crude Life's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Crude Life?

The strongest fits for The Crude Life are Oil & Gas Extraction and Petroleum Refining. The Crude Life has a business audience.

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  • The Crude Life

    The Crude Life Vault: Solutions for the Bakken “Boom”, Environmental Tech, and Local Impacts

    Jul 26, 2026—

    In an interview, Tyson Olson, founder of Mirror Image Environmental Solutions (based in Bozeman, Montana), discussed his company’s work, the role of technology in the Bakken oil play, environmental compliance, road...

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    “No Other Supply Chain Compares” – Warren Martin on the Realities of Oil & Gas, Generational Shifts, and Kansas Strong’s New “Glitch” Campaign

    May 23, 2026—

    In a wide-ranging conversation on The Crude Life , host Jason Spiess sat down with Warren Martin of Kansas Strong to discuss the state of the oil and gas industry, the human stories behind it, and the challenges of...

  • The Crude Life

    Joe Sinnott on Conscious Leadership, Audits, AI, and the NFL Draft

    Apr 22, 2026—

    Joe Sinnott, executive coach at Witting Partners and host of The Energy Detox Podcast joined The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess to discuss some executive audits and strategies. What began as light-hearted...

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    Turley Explains Why California’s Energy Crisis Takes Center Stage

    Apr 22, 2026—

    The Crude Life , founder Jason Spiess sat down with Stuart Turley, founder and host of the Energy News Beat podcast, for an energized conversation covering California’s precarious fuel situation, shifting U.S. energy...

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    World’s First Net Zero Carbon Refinery

    Apr 11, 2026—

    William Prentice, CEO of Meridian Energy Group , spoke with Jason Spiess, founder of The Crude Life, about the Davis Refinery in North Dakota’s Bakken region — the first new greenfield refinery to be built from the...

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    Warren Martin: Oilfield Workers Deserve Appreciation, Not Just Paychecks

    Apr 2, 2026—

    Host Jason Spiess sat down with Warren Martin , Executive Director of Kansas Strong , to discuss the vital role of the oil and gas industry, the importance of grassroots advocacy, and upcoming events celebrating the...

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    Time To Toast & Celebrate World Shale Energy Day

    Mar 11, 20261h 14m

    Jason Spiess sat down with Joe Sinnott, former oil & gas engineering leader, current executive coach at Witting Partners, and host of the Energy Detox podcast. The discussion, recorded shortly before March 17, 2026...

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    Celebrating Women In Energy: Texas Railroad Commissioner Christi Craddick

    Mar 10, 202633 min

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Bettering Human Lives Starts with Clean Cooking and Access to Affordable Energy

    Mar 9, 2026—

    One-third of humanity prepares meals over open fires or polluting stoves, contributing to premature death and limiting human potential. Anne Hyre of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation joins The Crude Life to discuss...

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    Celebrating Women In Energy: Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions

    Mar 7, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Celebrating Women In Energy: Bodell Seeing New Opportunities in Water, Mines and Energy

    Mar 6, 2026—

      Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with...

  • The Crude Life

    Celebrating Women In Energy: BP’s Marlette Dumas Energizing Energy

    Mar 6, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Celebrating Women In Energy: The Voice of West Texas Leads a Discussion on Women in the Oilfield

    Mar 5, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Celebrating Women In Energy: Trisha Curtis, PetroNerds

    Mar 4, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Celebrating Women In Energy: How Oil and Gas Come Together for a Cause and Community

    Mar 3, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Trades Powered By Her Helping Women in Oil and Gas

    Mar 2, 2026—

    Trades Powered By Her is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Watford City, North Dakota, with a mission to empower and support women in trades. Founded by Kara Glenn, this organization aims to break barriers...

  • The Crude Life

    Celebrating Women In Energy: Tara Rasmuson Transitions From Petroleum to Publishing

    Mar 2, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

  • The Crude Life

    Celebrating Women In Energy: Social program ABLE assisting oil field workers in the Bakken

    Mar 1, 2026—

    Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month . This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews...

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    Schaffer Previews Bakken Human Trafficking Event, Shares Red Flag Signs

    Mar 1, 202634 min

    Human trafficking, a modern form of slavery, devastates countless lives worldwide, including in rural areas like North Dakota. The 31:8 Project is at the forefront of combating this issue by raising awareness, educating...

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    Ausubel Explains “Peak Human” And “Peak Humans”

    Feb 4, 202635 min

    Jesse H. Ausubel joins Jason Spiess to discuss “Peak Human” and “Peak Humans” and how it will impact our future. Ausubel, who is given credit for coining the term “decarbonization&#8221...

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