MAR 19

Fuel Supply, Policy & the Truth About Gas Prices | Jobbers Ep. 13

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” Why aren’t lower gas prices always a good thing—and what’s really happening behind the scenes in the fuel industry? In this episode of Jobbers: American Energy, Jason Case sits down with industry leaders to break down the realities of fuel supply, pricing, and policy in today’s market. From the role of the Energy Marketers of America (EMA) to the differences between big oil and family-owned fuel businesses, this conversation gives a clear look into how the industry actually operates. The discussion explores refinery shutdowns across the West, rising fuel costs in states like Nevada, and the growing challenges around logistics and supply. The episode also dives into ethanol policy, including E15, infrastructure costs, and the regulatory pressure facing small and mid-sized fuel marketers. From Washington policy battles to “Day on the Hill,” it highlights how federal-level decisions directly impact pricing, operations, and long-term stability. Finally, the conversation turns to the future of energy—breaking down EV mandates, electrification, and why a balanced approach may be more realistic than an all-electric transition. In This Episode: • What EMA is and how the fuel industry operates • Big Oil vs family-owned fuel businesses • Refinery shutdowns and their impact on supply • Why gas prices are rising across the West • E15 fuel explained and infrastructure challenges • Key regulatory battles affecting fuel marketers • How lobbying and policy decisions shape the industry • EV mandates vs a balanced energy future • Why extremely low gas prices can hurt long-term supply Thank you for watching Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution com Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

42 min

FEB 19

Europes Triple Threat: Energy, Culture and Immigration | Jobbers Ep. 12

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” In this episode, Jason Case and Barry Funston continue a wide-ranging, candid conversation on leadership, accountability, and the real-world consequences of political and economic decisions. What begins as a reflection on Barry’s journey from the oil industry into philanthropy expands into a deeper discussion about governance, trust, and how societies respond under pressure. Barry shares insight from his unique vantage point as a European observer of American politics, offering nuanced thoughts on Donald Trump’s policies, leadership style, and the tension between disruption and diplomacy. Jason responds by grounding the conversation in history, incentives, and accountability, particularly around immigration, energy independence, and national sovereignty. Together, they examine the lasting fallout of Covid across the US and UK, including economic disruption, government overreach, and growing polarization. The discussion moves into NATO, Europe’s energy challenges, Brexit, and the war in Ukraine, exploring what happens when leadership fails to act decisively and where consequences must exist to restore public trust. This is a long-form, honest exchange that avoids soundbites and leans into complexity, disagreement, and lived experience. Watch the full episode to hear the complete conversation and context behind these issues shaping the world today. 📌 Watch full episodes and explore more at: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, CEO of ROC, a third generation family run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more at jobbers podcast.com Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

1h 21m

JAN 15

Belfast's History and Our High Standard | Jobbers Ep. 11

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” In this powerful episode of Jobbers: American Energy, host Jason Case sits down with Barry Funston, a longtime friend and oil industry veteran from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The conversation spans far beyond the world of fuel and oil. Recorded on Veterans Day inside the Pearl Harbor WAR ROOM, this episode opens with the meaning of remembrance, the poppy, and how history shapes perspective. From there, Barry shares what it was like building a career in the OIL business during the THE TROUBLES, navigating an industry under threat, and watching a family owned company evolve into a large publicly traded organization. This is part one of a deeper story about leadership, integrity, culture, and what happens when growth start to replace decency. Watch the full 2 part episode to hear the full conversation, including stories from the Irish Open years, the evolution of the Rory Foundation, and the honest back and forth on the issues shaping the world today: 📌 Watch full episodes and explore more at: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, CEO of ROC, a third generation family run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more at www.jobberspodcast.com/about #belfast #northernireland #thetroubles #oilman #rorymcilroy #fuel #oil #veteransday #poppy https://www.gmediaco.com Produced by G Media. Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

1h 1m

12/18/2025

The Stories Behind America’s Energy - A Year in Review | Jobbers Ep. 10

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” What’s worth remembering from a year of storytelling in American energy? In this special year-end episode of Jobbers: American Energy, host Jason Case takes a look back at season one - reflecting on the voices, values, and vulnerabilities shared by the people behind the petroleum supply chain. From fourth-generation jobbers and lobbyists to coal country engineers and first-time podcasters, each episode helped capture what so often goes unspoken. This isn’t corporate spin. It’s legacy, grit, and leadership, remembered out loud. Whether you missed a few episodes or want to revisit the moments that hit hardest, this recap reminds us why these stories matter - and why we’re just getting started. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Why the podcast was created after personal loss • Why stories from “quiet leaders” in energy matter more than hype • Insights from Peter Kruger on integrity in lobbying • David Ryan’s East Coast financial wisdom and grit • Marlis McGrew’s journey from law to oil and family legacy • Matt Moracco’s coal mining tribute and Crandall Canyon memories • Ron Perkins on humility, sales leadership, and team culture • Miranda Hoover’s view on energy policy and legislative impact • Chuck Straight’s mentorship mindset and ranching roots • Lauren Roberts breaking down California fuel prices • A special tribute episode to Jack and the meaning of legacy BEST MOMENTS 00:02:17. “A lot of these people are humble. They don't like talking about what they do and for how long they've done it.” 00:03:14. “You want to have a seat at the table as these policies are changing, or else you might be on the menu.” 00:05:39. “You can have the nicest trucks, the nicest facilities... but if you have bad people, you'll screw it all up.” 00:09:30. “Safety culture is just an illusion, you know? That’s what they want to say. We want to show it’s real.” 00:12:24. “Coal miners are like a brotherhood. They live and die for each other.” 00:14:02. “What's your plan? This truck's going to arrive... it gives them a comfortability.” 00:17:00. “You’re only going to make it better when all stakeholders are at the table.” 00:19:07. “Everybody that worked with my dad... said he was the hardest worker they ever had.” Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

28 min

11/20/2025

The Legacy of Jack Cason: Founder, FAMILY MAN, and Rebel Ep. 9

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” Why does a single gas station in 1954 still shape how ROC operates today? In this special legacy episode, Jason sits down with his wife, Christi Case, VP of ROC and granddaughter of founder Jack Cason, to reflect on the man who transformed one Phillips 66 station into a multi state wholesale operation and a multigenerational family business. Christi shares personal stories that reveal Jack not only as a founder but as a grandfather, mentor, and steady presence in every season of life. From beach bonfires in Coronado and late night ice cream runs to his signature white truck, pocket notepad, and unwavering work ethic, Christi paints a picture of a man who led with integrity, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility to family and community. Jason and Christi also explore how Jack’s values continue to guide ROC today. They discuss the meaning behind “What Would Jack Do,” the cultural standards he instilled, and why his simple phrase “life is choices” remains a compass for how the company shows up for customers, partners, and each other. Christi reflects on growing up around the business, from watching her sister pump gas at full service stations to balancing slot route envelopes in the AS400 system during summer breaks. She shares what it was like to return in 2017 as the company transitioned out of retail and into the next chapter, and how Jack responded with both pride and cautious confidence as the third generation stepped in. This episode is both a family conversation and a reminder of why legacy matters. It captures the heart behind ROC’s origins, the values that built it, and the responsibility of carrying a 70 year story forward. Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

41 min

10/23/2025

California's Fuel Isla`Taxes, and Supply Constraints | Jobbers Ep. 8

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” Why is fuel in California so much more expensive than anywhere else in the U.S.? In this episode, Jason sits down with Lauren Roberts, an industry veteran and ROC’s Director of Marketing, to unpack the policies, shutdowns, and market distortions that have turned California into a true fuel island. From refinery closures and restricted supply chains to the rising costs of cap-and-trade and the CARB regime, this conversation breaks down the hidden mechanics behind fuel pricing, renewable mandates, and the shrinking middle ground in energy policy. If you’ve ever wondered why oil execs are leaving, or how a refinery can be too expensive to run in a fuel-hungry state, this episode explains it all. KEY TAKEAWAYS • What CARB is and how its rules affect California’s fuel supply • Why you can’t truck or pipe fuel from other states into California • Breakdown of California’s total fuel tax burden • How refinery closures are shrinking in-state supply • Why California’s fuel specs isolate it from national supply • What the LCFS and Cap-and-Trade programs really cost • How 45Z is disrupting the renewable market and feedstock access • Why domestic-only sourcing is impacting clean fuel development • The federal Credit Card Competition Act and why retailers care • What the High Blends Infrastructure Program could mean for new stations BEST MOMENTS 00:05:25. “Between those two refineries, that’s approximately 20% of the refining capacity in California.” 00:09:14. “You want to support California and you’re only an hour across the border? You can’t truck in fuel because it’s a different formulation.” 00:12:18. “Safe to say that well north of a dollar a gallon is basically taxes created by California.” 00:17:10. “A professor in California benchmarked it at $8 per gallon unless something changes.” 00:23:34. “EVs are great, but they’re not saving the world. Most power still comes from natural gas or coal.” 00:30:55. “45Z came online at the beginning of this year, and it kind of threw the market into a frenzy.” 00:36:42. “Now you’re pricing the subsidies differently for two different categories.” 00:44:10. “Credit card fees are the second biggest line item after labor.” 00:49:20. “California was the last state to approve E15. Finally, it’s allowed year-round.” Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

53 min

09/18/2025

The Career Lessons That OUTLAST Any Job Title | Jobbers Ep. 7

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” The Career Lessons That OUTLAST Any Job Title In this episode of Jobbers: American Energy, host Jason Case sits down with Charles Strait, Technical Services Manager at ROC, whose decades of experience stretch from global oilfields to small-town steel mills. Raised in a fourth-generation ranching family and shaped by military service, he reflects on how early lessons about grit, responsibility, and using your mind instead of your back still guide his work today. This is a story of leadership without ego, technology built in top-secret silos, and legacy built one job at a time. • Your back or your brain, what his dad told him at 16 • Why the steel mill shaped his work ethic for life • How failure at Star Wars tech led to GPS as we know it • Lessons from mentors who lived through Vietnam • The difference between big oil and family-run operations • Why culture beats compensation in career decisions • What lamb’s liver in Morocco taught him about teamwork • His personal mission to mentor others the way he was mentored • The real cost of time, and why it’s the rarest commodity • Why restaurant work should be required training for future professionals BEST MOMENTS 00:03:23. “The TV series that impacted me the most was Carl Sagan’s Cosmos.” 00:06:01. “My dad took a supplemental job swinging a 35-pound sledgehammer for 50 hours a week.” 00:11:30. “Find something that you can get paid to do using your brains that you really enjoy.” 00:16:01. “My dad said, you weighed all the pluses and minuses and chose a path different from our family.” 00:26:02. “They said if this ever gets out, you’ll be in Leavenworth breaking big rocks into little rocks until you die.” 00:33:16. “Why make a product just like the one they made 30 years ago? There’s gotta be a better way.” 00:47:13. “Do no harm is the most important thing, because they want to pass this down to their children.” 01:17:18. “Whether we catch fish or not, it’s going to be a good time for us.” Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

1h 28m

08/14/2025

Inside Nevada Politics: From Mining to Fuel Wars | Jobbers - American Energy Ep. 6

“Send Jobbers Podcast a text” Inside Nevada Politics: From Mining to Fuel Wars In this episode of Jobbers: American Energy, host Jason Case sits down with Miranda Hoover, the dynamic state executive for Nevada’s energy and convenience industry. From her early days in Reno to her pivotal role shaping legislation and advocating for small businesses, Miranda unpacks a journey filled with grit, policy battles, and purpose. This episode explores what it really takes to navigate energy politics in Nevada, the legacy of the commerce tax fight, and why refining access could be the next frontier for the Western fuel supply chain. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Nevada’s mining laws lead the nation in bonding and reclamation requirements • Miranda's family background shaped her path into business and healthcare policy • The 2015 commerce tax controversy still haunts Nevada’s legislative memory • Logistics experience provided real-world fuel and diesel knowledge • Nevada’s fuel supply depends dangerously on California’s refining capacity • Session politics derailed key energy and vape enforcement bills • Miranda helped rebrand the state association to better reflect energy diversity • The Jobbers community fights to preserve business viability amid rising regulation • Public education is key to shifting narratives around gas prices and convenience stores • Global conflict directly impacts fuel costs and energy strategy in Nevada BEST MOMENTS 00:04:30. “Well, it's a pretty funny, roundabout story. Nothing in my life really has been that linear...” 00:06:17. “Unless you are going to be studying seven days a week, 24 hours a day, this is not the room for you.” 00:07:17. “I was the youngest person ever hired to work in the Senate Majority Leader's office...” 00:25:01. “Even if you didn’t hit that $4 million threshold, you were still required to file.” 00:35:15. “They fired all their managers just out of the blue... I got to help them revise their emergency room policy for the first time in 20 years.” 00:47:46. “You have to have the funding and the backing to put up your bond to say if this mine fails… you're going to clean it up, but you will make it safe.” 01:03:07. “We're probably the most transparently priced industry out there.” 01:27:47. “Trying to outlaw fuel doesn't make any sense. Minimum for the next 100 years, this truly is the best and cleanest source of energy we have.” Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running. 📌 For more episodes, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates, visit: www.jobberspodcast.com 📺 Watch full video episodes and exclusive clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy 📲 Follow along on social for extra content, updates, and sneak peeks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562625762810 X (Twitter): https://x.com/Jobbers_AE 🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about. Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.

1h 30m

Jobbers: American Energy | The People Powering America

Fuel Supply, Policy & the Truth About Gas Prices | Jobbers Ep. 13

Europes Triple Threat: Energy, Culture and Immigration | Jobbers Ep. 12

Belfast's History and Our High Standard | Jobbers Ep. 11

The Stories Behind America’s Energy - A Year in Review | Jobbers Ep. 10

The Legacy of Jack Cason: Founder, FAMILY MAN, and Rebel Ep. 9

California's Fuel Isla`Taxes, and Supply Constraints | Jobbers Ep. 8

The Career Lessons That OUTLAST Any Job Title | Jobbers Ep. 7

Inside Nevada Politics: From Mining to Fuel Wars | Jobbers - American Energy Ep. 6

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Fuel Supply, Policy & the Truth About Gas Prices | Jobbers Ep. 13

Europes Triple Threat: Energy, Culture and Immigration | Jobbers Ep. 12

Belfast's History and Our High Standard | Jobbers Ep. 11

The Stories Behind America’s Energy - A Year in Review | Jobbers Ep. 10

The Legacy of Jack Cason: Founder, FAMILY MAN, and Rebel Ep. 9

California's Fuel Isla`Taxes, and Supply Constraints | Jobbers Ep. 8

The Career Lessons That OUTLAST Any Job Title | Jobbers Ep. 7

Inside Nevada Politics: From Mining to Fuel Wars | Jobbers - American Energy Ep. 6

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