Oil, Money & Greed | EP.133

About this episode

The episode discusses various local issues in Midland, Texas, including politics, cost of living, and personal anecdotes about weather and nostalgia.

We catch up on the chaos behind the scenes, Midland issue with money. Along the way we talk West Texas weather whiplash, road trip survival, Midland cost-of-living frustration, local politics questions, and why old home videos can hit you right in the chest.• sponsor shoutouts for local Permian Basin services• why our recording schedule has been volatile lately• why Project Hail Mary works better as Audible• how book detail gets lost in movie adaptations• allergies, sandstorms, and rapid weather changes across states• toll roads, ETAs, and choosing the fastest route• Midland Texas pricing compared with smaller towns• questions around city manager pay, consulting fees, and taxpayer accountability• supporting a local startup with Clarity Pool Company• nostalgia from VHS transfers and old sports footage• body dysmorphia and confidence differences over time• track meet chaos, school travel stories, and how kids have it now• hard water issues, showerhead buildup, and water softenersLike, subscribe, put turn on notificationsSponsors:Underdog Wireline Services 432-301-4976Completion :Horizontal / Vertical PerforatingAddressable / EB SwitchesRadial Cement Bond Logging10k & 5k PCS /…

Topics covered

• local politics
• cost of living
• weather changes
• nostalgia
• road trips
• body image
• youth experiences

Keywords

• Midland
• West Texas
• cost of living
• local politics
• nostalgia
• road trips
• body dysmorphia
• weather changes
• VHS
• school travel

Sponsors

Underdog Wireline Services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Titan Sales & Services

Places: Midland, West Texas, Permian Basin, Midland Texas, smaller towns, VHS, school

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