The Jay Young Show

Gas prices are climbing again, and the impact is being felt by American households, small businesses, and the broader economy. In this live Oil & Gas Rundown, host Rachel Griffith is joined by Jay R. Young, Founder and CEO of King Operating Corporation, and Eric Rice, EVP of Strategic Partnerships, to break down what is driving prices higher and what it could mean next.

Jay and Eric discuss rising prices at the pump, crude oil volatility, global supply disruptions, the Strait of Hormuz, tightening U.S. gasoline inventories, inflation concerns, transportation costs, and why energy security remains a...

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Drew Mitchell, Founder and Managing Partner of Valence Global, for a conversation on executive protection, personal security, online safety, and the importance of protecting what matters most.

Drew brings more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, SWAT leadership, investigations, and international close protection. He explains why modern security is about more than having a bodyguard — it requires a full protective ecosystem built around intelligence, planning, online awareness, family safety, travel risk, and proactive decision-making.

Jay and Jordan al...

We’re back live after taking last week off, and this week King Operating Corporation COO Steve Mullican is filling in for Rachel Griffith.

Steve will be joined by Aaron Ledyard, King’s Land Manager, and Ian Crane, King’s Senior Reservoir Engineer, who is joining the live for the first time. They’ll discuss what happens behind the scenes in oil and gas operations, including land work, reservoir engineering, project evaluation, and how teams work together before drilling and development move forward.

This is a simple, practical conversation for anyone who wants to better understa...

What does it mean to have a real plan, not just for business, sports, or success, but for your faith and purpose?

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan sit down with Bo Fowler, North Texas Multi-Area Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Bo shares his journey from growing up on a family farm in Georgia to playing football at the University of Georgia, joining FCA and now leading ministry efforts across North Texas.

Together, they discuss prayerful planning, faith-based leadership, coaching, mentorship, youth sports, and how FCA...

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Rob Thummel of Tortoise Capital to break down the biggest trends shaping oil, natural gas, LNG exports, energy investing, and the future of AI-driven power demand. From the long-term outlook for crude oil prices to the growing role of natural gas in data centers and grid modernization, this conversation covers the forces driving the energy market right now. 

Rob shares his take on why energy remains essential to global growth, how oil and gas investors should think about 2026 and beyond, w...

Oil is still above $90, and there is a lot going on behind the headlines.

In this live Oil and Gas Rundown, Jay Young breaks down what is really keeping oil prices elevated, how much of today’s price is driven by actual supply loss versus geopolitical risk, and what prolonged tension in the Strait of Hormuz could mean for gasoline prices, inflation, and the broader economy.

Joining Jay are Rex Gifford, EVP of Tax, and Bill Phillips, EVP of Land and Business Development, for a conversation on both the market and the investor side of oi...

In this episode, Jay Young and Jordan sit down with Floyd McClendon, a Navy SEAL veteran, author, speaker, and mayoral candidate, to talk about leadership, faith, service, discipline, community growth, and purpose.

Floyd shares the life lessons he learned in the military, the mindset behind his “Seven Principles Preparing for Battle,” and how those principles now guide his leadership in business, personal growth, and politics. He also explains why he decided to run for mayor, what responsible growth looks like for a small city, and how strong leadership can shape the future of a community.

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Oil dropped today, but it’s still above $90, and that still has major implications for the economy, consumers, drilling activity, and the oil and gas industry.

Join Rachel Griffith, Jay R. Young, Steve Mullican, and Mark Ayers live as they break down what moved the market, what $90 oil means right now, and how new geology technology is changing the way operators make decisions in the field.

From crude oil prices and inflation to drilling response times and modern geological tools, this live conversation covers what matters most in oil and gas today.

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In this special episode of The Jay Young Show, filmed live from NAPE Expo, Jay R. Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Sean Brown, Director of Missions and Awareness at Dogs Inc., for a powerful conversation about veteran transition, mental health, and the life-changing impact of service dogs. Sean shares his personal story of serving overseas, returning home, and struggling to reconnect with purpose after military life. He explains how service dogs can help veterans regain structure, stability, and mission, and why that support can be critical in the fight against veteran suicide. 

The episode a...

Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Mark Ayers, and Bill Phillips for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

What makes self-storage one of the most resilient investment sectors in real estate? In Episode 235 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with Paul Bennett of AAA Storage to break down market cycles, alternative assets, investor returns, and why disciplined operators win over time.

Paul shares how he got started in real estate syndication, the biggest lessons he learned over a 45-year career, and how financial strength, disciplined investing, and the right partnerships help investors survive downturns and capitalize on opportunity.

The conversation dives into self-storage development, small bay industrial...

Join Rachel Griffith, Aaron Ledyard, 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.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with Nikki Morris, Director of the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute at TCU’s Neeley School of Business, live from NAPE in Houston. Nikki shares her journey from Ohio to Texas, from geology and oil & gas to global leadership roles in Angola, Suriname, and Paris, and now back to TCU where she’s helping shape the next generation of energy leaders. 

The conversation dives into the rapid growth of TCU’s energy program, why students are becoming more interested in oil and gas...

Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Steve Mullican, and Bill Phillips for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, host Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Brandon Davis, founder of Trek One Capital, a Houston-based investment firm that has grown to over $80 million in assets in just 18 months.

Brandon shares how his firm identifies undervalued businesses, acquires them using strategic financing, and transforms them into profitable companies. Through leveraged acquisition strategies and strong partnerships, Trek One Capital has already helped launch or fund more than 100 businesses.

This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners looking to scale their companies...

Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith 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.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

On this episode of The Jay Young Show, host Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Stephanie Rieben-de Roquefeuil, co-founder of Diadem Capital.

Stephanie launched Diadem Capital to solve one of the biggest challenges in venture capital: efficient deal flow and investor access. Today, the platform connects 1,600+ venture capital firms, family offices, syndicates, and private credit funds with high-quality startups seeking capital.

Since launching in 2022, Diadem has helped 72 startups raise more than $250 million across Pre-Seed through Series D rounds.

Before founding Diadem, Stephanie spent over a decade on Wall Street working...

Join Rachel Griffith, Ryan Goeres, 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.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young (CEO of King Operating Corporation) and co-host Jordan Soto sit down with Rob Hayworth, senior investment leader at U.S. Bank Asset Management Group, for a practical conversation on what’s driving markets in 2026. Rob breaks down why the consumer has stayed resilient, what investors may be underestimating, and how to think about risk when headlines feel noisy. They also explain index funds in plain English, discuss interest rates and mortgage rates, and explore whether energy and commodities can hedge macro and geopolitical risk. Rob closes with areas he fi...

Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Steve Mullican, and Billy Phillips for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto welcome Josef Schachter, President of Schachter Energy Research Services and a 40-year veteran of the investment management industry.

Josef specializes in connecting geopolitics, macroeconomics, and global energy markets to forecast where oil and natural gas prices are headed next. In this conversation, we break down the current energy cycle, global supply dynamics, and what it all means for investors and U.S. operators.

We discuss:

• Are we early, mid, or late in the current energy cycle?
• Is this a tr...

The energy markets are shifting again.

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young sits down with Robert Thummel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Tortoise Capital, to break down where oil and gas investing stands heading into 2026.

Are we early, mid, or late cycle in energy?
Is capital discipline real this time?
What metrics actually matter when evaluating energy investments today, free cash flow, balance sheet strength, production growth?

Rob shares macro insights on:

Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Kelly Duncan, 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.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

Markets feel expensive. Headlines feel loud. Emotions feel elevated.

On this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young is joined by Jay Hatfield, CEO & Portfolio Manager at Infrastructure Capital Advisors — one of the rare investors who has experienced nearly every corner of Wall Street: CPA ➝ investment banker ➝ hedge fund PM ➝ real asset investor.

With almost 30 years of experience investing through multiple market cycles, Jay Hatfield brings a long-term, income-focused perspective shaped by bubbles, crashes, rate shocks, and shifting investor psychology.

In this conversation, we discuss:

Join Senior Vice President at King Operating, Rachel Griffith, along with Aaron Ledyard 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.

In this episode of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and Jordan Soto sit down with renowned macro strategist Peter Boockvar, Chief Investment Officer at One Point BFG Wealth Partners and author of The Boock Report, for a no-nonsense conversation on markets, risk, and the cost of distraction.

We kick things off with Oil & Gas News, as Groundhog Day brings another extended winter forecast. With Punxsutawney Phil calling for more cold, energy markets are feeling the impact—firm natural gas and power demand, delayed storage rebuilds, and tighter conditions heading into late winter and early spring.

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Join Senior Vice President at King Operating, Rachel Griffith, along with Steve Mullican and Billy Phillips, for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

In this special episode, Jay revisits a conversation that feels even more relevant today, a candid, behind-the-scenes look at what it really means to build a career in Hollywood.

Jay sits down with Todd Sandler, a true working actor whose career spans theater, television, and film. From his early theater roots in Chicago to landing roles on iconic shows like Everybody Loves Raymond and Glee, Todd shares what life looks like beyond the spotlight.

This episode pulls back the curtain on:

Join King Founder and CEO, Jay Young, along with Rachel Griffith, Mark Ayers, and Ryan Goeres for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

Cold weather always tells the truth about energy.

In Episode 216 of The Jay Young Show, Jay Young and co-host Jordan Soto break down what the latest U.S. cold snap is revealing about natural gas, grid reliability, and energy reality, as prices jump and demand surges.

Jay explains why winter weather stress-tests the system, why renewables struggle in extreme cold, and why natural gas continues to carry the grid when reliability matters most.

The episode also features a replayed conversation with Jeff Crilley, founder of the Real News Network, on how podcasting...

Jay kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into the energy market, leadership psychology, and the mindset needed to thrive in uncertain times.

Segment One — OAG News (2026 Outlook): Why are oil and gas prices so cheap? Jay unpacks the global drivers behind the 2026 energy outlook, from Venezuela’s “Maduro effect” to Valero’s billion-dollar California exit and Texas’ data center boom reshaping power demand.

Segment Two — Featured Guest: Yosi Amram, former CEO, executive coach, and clinical psychologist. Together, Jay and Yosi unpack the loneliness of leadership, emotional and spiritual intelligence in business, and how clarity and authenticity s...

Join Ops Team members Rachel Griffith, Aaron Ledyard, and Kelly Duncan for a live Q&A and oil and gas rundown. Get insights on some of the latest news in the oil and gas industry.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

In this special throwback episode of The Jay Young Show, Reid Ryan joins Jay Young for a powerful conversation revisiting one of the most controversial moments in modern baseball history, the 2019 Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, and exploring the future of Major League Baseball in a post-COVID world.

Reid Ryan shares firsthand insight into leadership, accountability, and resilience during his tenure as President of the Houston Astros, where the organization achieved five consecutive years of record-breaking franchise revenue, elevating the Astros into the upper echelon of MLB’s most successful clubs.

Before joining the Astros, Reid wa...

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...

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:

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.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

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.

More information:
https://KingOperating.com

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...

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: