Episodes

  • Gauging, Checking Levels, and Pumping Wells with Zachary Stephens
    Jun 23 2022
    Zachary Stephens on ROX Energy

    On this episode of ROX Energy, Zachary Stephens joins Adam Oxsen to discuss:

    • 01:00 - What does a pumper do?

    • 02:12 - The difference between Contract pumping & Company pumping

    • 05:15 - Zach's experience in the oilfield

    • 12:32 - An accident throwing chains

    • 20:01 - Talking about the current situation of Oil and Gas industry

    • 25:51 - Quick-fire question round

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    28 mins
  • The King of Spain, Private Property and Mineral Rights, and Legal Title with David Mahaffey
    Jun 14 2022
    David Mahaffey on ROX Energy

    On this episode of ROX Energy, David Mahaffey joins Adam Oxsen to discuss:

    • 01:52 - How does David explain his law practice to people
    • 05:36 - Explaining subsurface rights across the country
    • 07:16 - David's journey with his law practice
    • 11:32 - History of oil & gas property rights
    • 17:05 - What is force pooling?
    • 23:55 - A very interesting title opinion
    • 31:29 - Quick fire around

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    35 mins
  • Neil Van Huis & Patrick Zielbauer of Blockfills
    Jun 2 2022
    Neil Van Huis & Patrick Zielbauer of Blockfills

    On this episode of ROX Energy, we cover:

    • 01:13 - Origins of Blockfills 06:29 - Collaboration between energy operations and bitcoin mining 13:29 - The mining side of things 20:28 - Treasury management services and hardware financing 24:28 - How Blockfills handles custody, liquidity 32:20 - Blockfills Hardware Financing 39:12 - Mining pool (how it works, ecosystem) 44:17 - Working with Blockfills 51:56 - Quick fire around

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    58 mins
  • A Journey from Midstream to Upstream to Bitcoin with Brent Breon
    May 17 2022
    Brent Breon of Magellan Scientific

    On this episode of ROX Energy Podcast we are joined by Brent Breon of Pin Oak Energy Partners and Magellan Scientific. We cover:

    • 01:17 Public Perception of the Oil and Gas Industry
    • 03:37 How do you explain what you do industry outsiders?
    • 07:40 The idea of Bitcoin
    • 10:30 Brent's background
    • 16:40 Bitcoin mining in connection with oil and gas
    • 23:44 Synergy between oil and gas production
    • 29:10 Challenges on launching a bitcoin mine
    • 35:55 Scale of difficulty of operating multiple bitcoin mines
    • 39:37 Quickfire Round

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    44 mins
  • Energy-Backed Money, Consulting on Crypto Mining, and Bitcoin Custodial Services with Mario Gutierrez
    Apr 19 2022
    Mario Gutierrez on ROX Energy

    On this episode of ROX Energy Podcast Mario Gutierrez of Unchained Capital joins Adam and talks...

    • Working with Independent Operators to Mine Bitcoin
    • Energy-Backed Money
    • Bitcoin Custodial Services
    • And More!

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    28 mins
  • Rising Fuel Prices, Oilfield Construction, and Employees-like-Family with Matt Vickers
    Apr 12 2022
    Matt Vickers on ROX Energy

    On this episode of ROX Energy Podcast Matt Vickers of Vickers Construction joins Adam and talks...

    • 00:51 - Vickers Construction
    • 02:40 - History of Vickers Construction
    • 04:49 - Working with Great People
    • 07:58 - Experiences as a Child of a Small business Owner
    • 10:03 -  The Ups and Downs of the Oil & Gas Industry
    • 12:38 - Fuel Prices & Labor
    • 16:39 - Project Scope
    • 22:50 - Remediation & Restoration
    • 27:26 - Pluses & Minuses of Running Your Own Business

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    34 mins
  • Seismic Exploration, Barbershops, & Bitcoin with Jeffrey Allen
    Apr 5 2022
    Jeffrey Allen of Energy Funders

    On this episode of ROX Energy, Jeff Allen of Energy Funders joins Adam and talks...

    • 01:54 – Jeff Owned a Barbershop!
    • 05:19 – Exploration Company & Seismic
    • 08:04 – Breakdown of Energy Funders’ funds
    • 11:12 – Tangible and Intangible Drilling Cost
    • 13:05 – Wildcatting VS Proved Producing
    • 15:44 – What was it like selling your first deal?
    • 23:10 – Bitcoin mining
    • 25:59 – Submersion ASICs VS Heat Displacement
    • 29:29 – World’s Energy Perspective
    • 33:43 – How Jeff Got Into Geo-sciences
    • 35:21 – Social Media VS IRL

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    42 mins
  • Tubulars, Material Prices, and Labor Shortages with Cullin Faison
    Mar 29 2022
    Cullin Faison of J&B Pipe Supply

    On this episode of ROX Energy we talk tubulars, material prices, and labor shortages with Cullin Faison of J&B Pipe Supply.

    • 00:50 - How did Cullin get in the industry?
    • 03:51 - Location of Pipe Manufacturers
    • 05:19 - How long does the scenario last?
    • 09:11 - How does Cullin explain what he does to friends
    • 11:36 - Thread Technology
    • 14:26 - Geology
    • 16:10 - Positives and Negatives
    • 27:07 - Who was Cullin before J&B Pipe?

    ROX Exploration is a family-owned, independent company focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas assets. ROX Exploration drills and operates oil and gas properties across the state of Oklahoma.

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    31 mins