Beyond The Pump

For most Californians, the gas station is the main touchpoint with the fuel industry. But there's a lot more happening behind the scenes that impacts our daily lives. In this podcast, we dive deeper than the pump, exploring legislative battles, industry stories, and the latest tech shaping fuels. Tune in for expert insights, interviews with leaders, and discussions on how fuel powers our world. *Produced by Muscatello Media LLC | MuscatelloMedia.com

  1. OCT 13

    USC's Michael Mische on California's Impending Energy Crisis | EP 18

    California’s energy crisis isn’t coming — it’s already here. In this episode of Beyond the Pump, host Mikey Muscatello and co-host Beatrice sit down with USC professor and energy economist Michael Mische to break down the numbers behind California’s skyrocketing gas prices, refinery shutdowns, and growing dependence on foreign oil. Mische reveals why two major refineries (Phillips 66 and Valero) are closing, how much of every gallon goes to state taxes and environmental fees, and why new drilling permits won’t fix California’s fuel shortage. The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of CFCA. 💡 Key topics: refinery shutdowns • gas price forecasts • SB237 drilling permits • cap-and-trade costs • EV mandates • job losses • small business impact • energy independence 🎤 Guest: Michael Mische, Professor, USC Marshall School of Business 📍 Recorded ahead of the CADC Energy Summit (Oct 20–21), presented by the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance. 🎧 Listen now to Beyond the Pump on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. 📍 Learn more about California’s fuel and convenience industry at CFCA.energy. 📅 Don’t miss the CADC Energy Summit, October 20–21 in San Diego. California gas prices, California energy crisis, refinery shutdowns, Valero Benicia, Phillips 66, SB237, California oil permits, cap-and-trade, EV mandates, CFCA Energy Summit, Michael Mische USC, Beyond the Pump podcast #CaliforniaEnergy #GasPrices #OilAndGas #EnergyPolicy #RefineryShutdown #USC #CaliforniaNews #CleanEnergy #CFCA #BeyondThePump

    48 min
  2. FEB 18

    Inside Cintas: From Towels to Industry Giant | Ep 11

    In this episode of Beyond the Pump, Mikey and Beatrice sit down with Elijah Harrison from Cintas to explore the company's growth, innovation, and culture. From Cintas' humble beginnings in 1929 to becoming an industry leader, Elijah shares insights on leadership, safety, and how Cintas partners with Cal/OSHA to stay ahead of compliance standards. If you're curious about corporate culture, safety certifications, and how Cintas impacts multiple industries, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Episode Highlights: Elijah Harrison's 18-Year Journey with Cintas: From the management training program to general manager roles across multiple locations, Elijah’s career evolution offers key insights into Cintas' culture and growth. The History and Evolution of Cintas: Learn how a company that started with shop towels in 1929 became a leader in uniforms, safety, and compliance solutions. Cintas and Safety Compliance: Discover how Cintas became VPP-certified and built strong partnerships with Cal/OSHA, helping reduce injury and collision rates. Lessons from the Pandemic: How Cintas adapted quickly to support essential services like hospitals and food production facilities during the crisis. Looking Ahead: Elijah discusses the exciting future of automation, AI, and talent acquisition at Cintas, ensuring growth and innovation while maintaining strong workplace culture. Like what you heard? Be sure to follow Beyond the Pump on all major podcast platforms. For more information about the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance, visit CFCA.Energy 🎙 Produced by Muscatello Media LLC – Ready to launch your own podcast? Whether you need production, editing, or strategy, we’ve got you covered. Get started today at MuscatelloMedia.com! 🚀 #BeyondThePump #CorporateCulture #Cintas #WorkplaceInnovation #SafetyAndCompliance #LeadershipJourney #CFCA

    42 min

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For most Californians, the gas station is the main touchpoint with the fuel industry. But there's a lot more happening behind the scenes that impacts our daily lives. In this podcast, we dive deeper than the pump, exploring legislative battles, industry stories, and the latest tech shaping fuels. Tune in for expert insights, interviews with leaders, and discussions on how fuel powers our world. *Produced by Muscatello Media LLC | MuscatelloMedia.com

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