In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young sits down with Mac Stockdale, Founder and CEO of Quanta, to break down one of the most misunderstood and most critical parts of the oil and gas business: energy hedging and risk management.
Mac shares how his decade-long career at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. shaped his understanding of commodity markets, derivatives, and price volatility, and why he ultimately left banking to build a simpler, clearer solution for U.S. oil and gas producers. In plain English, Mac explains why hedging is so challenging for E&P teams, what most operators get wrong about volatility, and how better risk management changes the way companies plan, operate, and protect margins in uncertain markets.
After the interview, Jay breaks down the Oil & Gas News of the Week, including natural gas futures breaking above $4 and what stronger commodity prices mean for producers heading into the new year.
The episode wraps with Jay’s Weekly Five, joined by King Operating SVP Rachel Griffith, featuring:
This episode is packed with practical insight for oil and gas operators, investors, and business leaders navigating volatile markets, and a strong reminder to finish the year focused, disciplined, and delivering.
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What separates leaders who build lasting legacies from those who constantly play defense?
In Episode 211 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soho sit down with Leo Kelly, Founder & CEO of Verdence Capital Advisors—an entrepreneur who didn’t inherit a firm but built one from the ground up.
Leo shares firsthand insight on what most advisors underestimate about scaling a business, how being an entrepreneur changes the way you advise entrepreneurs, and why proactive decision-making matters more than ever in volatile markets.
Together, they explore:
The conversation also dives into energy security, private capital, and real assets, highlighting why oil & gas and cash-flowing investments are back at the center of serious capital allocation discussions.
Jay’s Weekly Five Highlights:
The episode wraps with a powerful reflection:
When you look back 20 years from now, what decision are you most glad you made early instead of late?
If you care about leadership, markets, family legacy, and making decisions before pressure forces your hand, this episode is for you.
Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Steve Mullican, and Mark Ayers for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.
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Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Kelly Duncan, and Rex Gifford for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.
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In this episode, Jay and Jordan sit down with Cole Green, the visionary leader behind MCG Drilling, a family-run Texas drilling company with roots stretching back to the 1970s. Cole has spent his entire life in the oilfield, building and managing rigs across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Kentucky, and you may recognize him from Season 2 of Paramount+’s Landman.
Together, Jay and Jordan dig into:
• How MCG Drilling grew from water trucks to a multi-rig operation
• What long-term vision looks like in the drilling business
• What sets MCG’s jack-knife rigs apart from other mid-sized operators
• The real differences between drilling in TX, LA, OK, NM, and KY
• What Landman gets right about rig life, and what’s pure Hollywood
• How MCG trains and protects crews when dealing with H₂S and other hazards
• The tech innovations improving drilling efficiency and safety today
• Where Cole sees Texas drilling heading in the next decade
This episode is packed with insights for rig hands, operators, oil & gas executives, energy investors, and anyone who loves real drilling stories, not the TV version.
Join King Founder and CEO and Ops Team members for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.
Join Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soho for Episode 206 of The Jay Young Show, featuring global capital-raising expert Brad Blazar, the man behind more than $2 billion raised for businesses, real estate ventures, and large-scale investment projects.
Brad reveals the mindset, strategies, and systems that have made him one of the most trusted voices in capital formation today, from launching successful funds to scaling real estate operations like self-storage, multifamily, and beyond. He breaks down:
Jay and Jordan also dive into the latest oil & gas news, how market shifts are shaping investor behavior, and Jay shares his Weekly Five, including the Word of the Week: Gratitude, and how it impacts leadership, resilience, and long-term success.
This episode is loaded with actionable insights every entrepreneur, investor, and dealmaker should hear.
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay kicks things off with key updates from the oil and gas sector, continued strength in Texas drilling, steady U.S. demand, upward winter price pressure, and a tightening natural gas market driven by rising LNG export capacity. It’s a strong setup for operators and investors heading into the colder months.
Then, Jay welcomes a powerhouse guest: Danny Gould, founder and CEO of Gould Capital. From Stanford pre-med to building one of the top-performing real estate teams in Silicon Valley, to overseeing $300M in hospitality assets, to now leading a private equity firm focused on quality over quantity, Danny breaks down how he engineered a career defined by discipline, precision, and elite execution.
They dive into investor psychology, deal-filtering frameworks, risk discipline, legacy-building investment strategy, and how to find real signals in a world overflowing with noise. If you want a straight-talk playbook on becoming a sharper, more intentional investor, this episode delivers.
Jay and Danny wrap with the Weekly Five: Word of the Week, Bible Verse, and what they’re reading, watching, and listening to.
Join King Founder and CEO and Ops Team members for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.
In this week’s episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay and co-host Jordan Soto kick things off with the latest oil and gas headlines, market shifts, drilling updates, and what investors need to know right now. Then, Jay sits down with the IRS’s “biggest nightmare” and America’s funniest tax strategist, Ed Lyon, for a high-energy conversation on how small businesses and investors can legally beat the tax code at its own game.
Ed reveals the biggest tax mistakes business owners make, the pitfalls of choosing the wrong tax professional, and the year-round strategies that can put real money back in your pocket. Jay pushes deeper, uncovering smart planning moves for entrepreneurs, financial advisors, and anyone looking to maximize deductions before year-end.
Plus, Jay and Jordan wrap up the show with Jay’s Weekly Five, Jay's quick-hitting list of the most important things you should read, watch, or think about this week.
If you care about tax savings, oil and gas investing, or staying ahead of financial trends, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert guidance.
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Dr. Erik Lundquist, a board-certified physician and pioneer in personalized, integrative medicine.
Dr. Lundquist shares how combining conventional medical science with functional health strategies can help people reach their optimal state, not just treat disease after it strikes. From individualized nutrition and movement plans to stress-management tools, he breaks down what “whole-person health” really means.
He also discusses the broader shift happening in America’s health system, how physicians, entrepreneurs, and policy leaders are pushing medicine toward prevention and personalization, and why this movement represents the future of wellness and longevity.
Listen to learn:
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay sits down with world-renowned economist John Mauldin for an unfiltered look at the state of today’s economy. From inflation and interest rates to global energy policy and investor sentiment, Mauldin breaks down what’s driving the markets — and what could be coming next.
If you want clarity on how to position yourself heading into 2026, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Tune in for real insights, honest conversation, and a grounded take on how oil, gas, and macroeconomics intersect for investors today.
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In this inspiring episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay sits down with basketball legend Nancy Lieberman — Hall of Famer, Olympic medalist, former WNBA coach, and one of the first female coaches in men’s professional basketball. Nancy opens up about her remarkable journey from playing streetball in Harlem to leading on the NBA sidelines, breaking barriers for women in sports and leadership.
She shares insights on resilience, mentorship, and pushing boundaries in male-dominated industries, along with her ongoing work through Nancy Lieberman Charities, which empowers underserved youth across America.
Plus, Jay and co-host Jordan Soto discuss the latest oil and gas news shaping the energy sector, and Jay wraps up the show with his Weekly Five.
In Episode 188 of The Jay Young Show, host Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto break down the week’s top oil and gas news, share Jay's Weekly Five, and Jay sits down with Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, global thought leader, and author of The Little Book of Bitcoin. Scaramucci reflects on his time in the Trump White House, his take on leadership and resilience, and how tariffs and trade tensions continue to shape the global economy. He also dives deep into the future of Bitcoin, crypto investing, and the evolving world of finance and entrepreneurship.
This episode covers: • The latest headlines in oil & gas, from demand growth to energy independence • Jay’s Weekly Five: the word, verse, book, and insights driving your week • Anthony Scaramucci on Trump, tariffs, and global markets • Why Bitcoin and digital assets remain central to financial innovation • Lessons on leadership, loyalty, and bouncing back from setbacks Whether you’re into energy markets, crypto, politics, or business leadership, this episode delivers high-value insight from two powerhouse voices in the world of investing and entrepreneurship. Watch or listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on finance, leadership, oil and gas, and economic trends from host Jay Young, CEO of King Operating Corporation.
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Don Greene, a business leader who’s spent nearly two decades transforming medical diagnostics and sales organizations through strategic leadership and innovative growth models.
Don shares how identifying challenges early and aligning people around a clear vision can drive success across industries — from healthcare to oil and gas. The conversation dives deep into team building, adaptability, and turning obstacles into opportunity, offering actionable lessons for anyone leading through change.
Whether you’re in energy, finance, or healthcare, this episode reveals how a leader’s mindset can define an organization’s ability to grow, evolve, and thrive.
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, host Jay Young sits down with golf legend David Feherty for an open and deeply personal conversation about life, loss, and redemption. Feherty shares his battle with addiction and how faith, perseverance, and purpose guided him through recovery, revealing lessons that reach far beyond golf into leadership, humility, and hope.
Jay and co-host Jordan Soto then turn to Oil & Gas market insights, breaking down OPEC+’s modest output increase and a 17% surge in U.S. natural gas futures amid tightening 2026 supply expectations.
In Jay’s Weekly Five, King Operating’s Steve Mullican, Rachel Griffith, and Laura Black share reflections on the theme of Hope, inspired by Romans 15:13, Romans 12:12, Isaiah 40:31, and Hebrews 10:23—along with what they’re reading, listening to, and watching this week.
Laura highlights Poems and Prayers by Matthew McConaughey, while Steve discusses The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. Rachel shares how she’s expanding her knowledge through podcasts on IDCs and end-of-year tax strategies—a timely focus for oil and gas investing.
This episode blends authentic storytelling, market perspective, and spiritual reflection, reminding us that leadership and resilience matter—on the course, in business, and in life.
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto are joined by King Operating Corporation leaders Rachel Griffith (SVP) and Kelly Duncan (EVP of Operations) for a thoughtful discussion on oil & gas headlines, personal reflections, and industry insights.
The conversation begins with a reflection from the Charlie Kirk Memorial before turning to key developments shaping today’s energy landscape: Exxon’s $6.8B Hammerhead project in Guyana, America’s surging role as the world’s top LNG exporter, and the U.S. push for the World Bank to resume financing new oil & gas projects. Together, the group unpacks what these shifts mean for supply, refining capacity, investor sentiment, and the long-term outlook for global energy.
Rachel shares leadership lessons from her time in Kenya and the value of investor education, while Kelly weighs in on refinery shutdowns and demand outlooks. Plus, Jay closes with his “Five Things,” including the Word of the Week: Courage.
Tune in for an honest, forward-looking conversation at the intersection of energy, leadership, and faith—and don’t miss Jay’s Oil & Gas Weekly Rundown LIVE, every Wednesday at 2 p.m. CT on LinkedIn and YouTube (@JayRYoungOfficial).
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In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay sits down with Rob Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capitaland member of the firm’s Investment Committee. With nearly 20 years at Tortoise, Rob has become a trusted voice in energy finance—frequently featured on Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, and The Wall Street Journal.
Rob shares his journey from Ernst & Young to Tortoise Capital, what drives his passion for energy investing, and where he sees today’s biggest opportunities in oil, natural gas, and energy infrastructure. He also breaks down how geopolitics, ESG, and the energy transition are shaping the future of the market and explains how oil & gas can coexist with renewables in the decade ahead.
If you’re an investor, advisor, or simply curious about the evolving energy landscape, this conversation is packed with insights on balancing long-term strategy with short-term volatility, misconceptions about the energy sector, and the role of sustainability in modern investing.
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Tune in for expert insights on navigating today’s energy markets and uncovering where opportunities lie.
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