Martín Luna Rivera & Martin MacRae

Martín Luna Rivera & Martin MacRae

From What The Funk? by collide.

October 16, 2025 · 50 min · Episode 195

About this episode

A conversation between two Martins from different cultures discussing life, careers, and technology.

Two Martins. Two worlds. One wild conversation. Scotland meets Mexico as Jeremy Funk sits down with Martín Luna Rivera and Martin MacRae from James Fisher AIS for a hilarious, heartfelt chat about life, culture, and tech. From Aberdeen pubs to Mexico City traffic, they swap stories about growing up worlds apart, navigating careers in oil and gas, and finding common ground in family, food, and Formula One. It’s equal parts culture clash and camaraderie, with plenty of laughs and global perspective along the way. Click here to watch a video of this episode. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro 02:05 - Martin MacRae Insights 07:08 - Martin Luna Perspectives 11:42 - Serendipity in Business 13:56 - COVID Impact in Scotland 17:22 - COVID Challenges in Mexico 22:12 - COVID Effects on AIS 25:40 - Positive Changes Post-COVID 27:49 - Zoom Technologies Discussion 28:34 - Hobbies Outside Work 30:03…

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Funk

Guests: Martín Luna Rivera, Martin MacRae

Topics covered

  • cultural exchange
  • oil and gas careers
  • COVID impact
  • technology
  • Formula One
  • food culture

Keywords

  • cultural clash
  • oil and gas
  • COVID challenges
  • Formula One
  • technology discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: James Fisher AIS

Places: Scotland, Mexico, Aberdeen, Mexico City

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