Oilfield 360 Podcast

Upright Digital

The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips to our audience. Whether Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream; E&P or Private Equity; Hydraulic Fracturing or Subsea; Drilling or Production; Topside or Downhole, Safety or HR, we have this industry covered in all 360 degrees.

  1. 12/09/2025

    #80. Governor Rick Perry on Energy, Leadership, and the Future of Innovation

    𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard sit down with former Texas Governor and former US Energy Secretary, Rick Perry, for a conversation that’s anything but ordinary. They discuss the essential role of the oil and gas industry, the importance of education, Perry’s journey through public service as well as some forward-looking topics like energy independence, growing power needs and the formation of Fermi America and one his personal, passion projects related to expand research, adoption and use of  natural plant-based treatments for PTSD, addiction and neurodegenerative diseases through Americans for Ibogaine.A thoughtful, insightful discussion with one of America’s most influential leaders. Tune in NOW!  00:00 Introduction to Oil and Gas 00:54 Podcast Sponsors and Their Contributions 02:03 Meet the Hosts 02:38 Introducing Governor Rick Perry 04:56 Rick Perry's Early Life and Oil Industry Beginnings 10:08 Journey into Politics 17:36 Governorship and Energy Policies 32:58 Energy Independence and Global Influence 41:02 Firm America and AI-Driven Data Centers 50:45 The Truth About Fossil Fuels 51:25 Human Flourishing and Energy 54:18 Alex Epstein's Journey 55:02 Control and Wireless Technology 56:10 The Role of AI in Information 01:00:00 Plant-Based Medicine and Veterans 01:05:25 Ibogaine: A Potential Solution 01:17:43 Personal Stories and Memories 01:25:30 Marriage Advice and Historical Reflections 01:35:52 Final Thoughts

    1h 38m

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The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast giving our listeners unique insight into the leadership of this great industry. We will be talking to industry leaders, disrupters, and thought leaders who will give their knowledge and tips to our audience. Whether Upstream, Midstream, or Downstream; E&P or Private Equity; Hydraulic Fracturing or Subsea; Drilling or Production; Topside or Downhole, Safety or HR, we have this industry covered in all 360 degrees.