Episodes
March 31, 2025
Energy Will Find A Way - Activist shareholders: good or bad?
With the Just Stop Oil crew claiming victory and shutting down their protests, did they win? Or is there something to the rumor that people are waking up to the realities of energy? This week, David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley will cover that and several other topics that are changing in real time. Highlights of the Podcast 00:12 - Introduction & Investor Discussion 05:45 - ESG Investing Impact on US Oil Industry 07:44 - UK Windfall Tax & Political Impact 10:25 - Mana...
March 24, 2025
Net Zero is Dividing the World
We are seeing some notable trends in the energy and finance markets. Energy Policies and laws incorporating the Net Zero mandate from governments have started breaking into two camps. Countries that are heading to Net Zero are having more financial problems, and those that are not moving to Net Zero are focusing on increased GDP and growth. You won't want to miss the Energy Realities team from Bulgaria, the UK or Canada, and the US as they cover these trends. The hosts, David Blackmon, Irina Sla...
March 17, 2025
How Will the Trump Tariff War Impact Oil and Gas?
You won't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast, where the panel discusses the Trump Tariff wars and their potential impact on energy, oil, and gas. A global reshaping of the financial trade system is underway. What impact will the tariffs have on oil and gas production or even gasoline prices? Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley all pile into the podcast to discuss this HUGE issue. Live from Bulgaria, the United States, Canada, or the UK, you will be ab...
March 10, 2025
The Collapse of the Green Revolution
We are seeing startling trends worldwide, and our special guest today is an author and energy speaker, Robert Bryce. We have so much to cover, and he is an incredible Substack with information. Join Tammy Nemeth, Irina Sav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley as we cover some of the most critical issues facing the energy market this year. We are live on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Highlights of the Podcast 00:12 - Introduction 00:49 - Is the Green Revolution Collapsing? 01:54 - Local Opposition to ...
March 3, 2025
Will the CO2 as a pollutant definition change effect global energy?
The world is changing, and today, the Energy Realities team from Bulgaria, UK, Canada, and Texas talk about some sweeping changes in the United States and how they may impact the global energy markets. While we joke that the world revolves around the US or Texas, it does bring up some huge global budget and energy-impacting policies. David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley open the discussion around global energy issues that are changing. - This will be live on X, YouTube, and L...
Feb. 24, 2025
What is the future of BRICS?
With significant changes facing the world right now, what is the future of the BRICS Movement? David Blackmon, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley will discuss the key issues surrounding the BRICS live on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube on Monday at 8:00 Central US time. With a unique group of Energy Experts from around the world, we have a fresh perspective on energy. You will want to join the fun and ask questions along with the regular attendees. Highlights of the Podcast 00:14 – Introduction...
Feb. 17, 2025
Is the war on coal over?
You do not want to miss this episode of the LIVE Energy Realities Podcast on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube. David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, and Stu Turley host a wild topic that we secretly had on our Bingo Cards: "Is the War on Coal Dead?" With the world needing more power, we are seeing a shift toward more coal use worldwide. What kind of realignment is happening? - Make sure you stop by and ask the team questions as they are from the U.S., Bulgaria, Canada, or the UK. Highlights of the ...
Feb. 10, 2025
"Drill Baby Drill is a Double-Edged Sword
There is a lot of moving parts behind "Drill Baby Drill." While President Trump's ambitious goal of cutting consumer energy prices is fantastic, he does not have total control of the global oil markets. How much can his policies impact prices, and what does the rest of the world oil market think of his plans? You won't want to miss the team from the Energy Realities Podcast as we talk about this vast issue live on X, YouTube, and LinkedIn at 8:00 AM Central US, the UK, and Bulgaria. When Tammy N...
Feb. 3, 2025
Oh Canada
What is going on with Canada and Energy? There are so many things facing Canadians that it is a podcast worthy of discussion from the Energy Realities Team. You do not want to miss Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley as we have fun talking about the global energy market. We are live Monday Morning at 8:00 Central from Texas, Bulgaria, Canada, and or the UK. Highlights of the Podcast 00:11 - Episode Introduction 02:01 - U.S.-Canada Trade Relationship 07:23 - Internal Cana...
Jan. 27, 2025
The Trump Effect
The Energy Realities Podcast Team is Live Monday Morning at 8:00 Central U.S. We have Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley covering the world's energy markets, and today we are talking about the "Trump Effect." This is an unbelievable first week of a new president of the United States, and the sweeping actions taken in the United States can be felt around the world. - But what does that mean to energy, oil, gas, nuclear and the rest of the global markets? Tune in and ask the ...
Jan. 20, 2025
What Policy Landmines did Biden leave Trump?
We are here! President Trump and his new administration are getting ready to roll, but what Policy landmines did Biden and his administration leave? Is it like a mountain of debt mixed in with some of Biden's dogs remains after a walk? Or are there some surprise regulations and geopolitical issues about to hit the global stage? Highlights of the Podcast 00:10 – Introduction 04:25 – Energy Policy Changes Under Trump 08:14 – Biden’s 30 by 30 Initiative 12:00 – Global Perspective 14:21 – Trum...
Jan. 13, 2025
Wind Blows - Is Bruce Willis right?
You can't beat a great movie line, and Bruce Willis has some of the best. Like "Welcome to the Party Pal" or "Skys Blue, Waters Wet, and Wind Blows." - But does the wind always blow when it is really needed for electricity? We are seeing across the globe that intermittent energy means just that. You won't want to miss this week's Energy Realities podcast with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley as they talk about the issues around wind energy. Live on X, YouTub,e and LinkedI...
Jan. 6, 2025
Natural Gas - The Power to Change
The world faces a fiscal and energy crisis due to the global efforts to force an energy transition. Natural Gas has the potential to help the environment, reduce energy costs, and even save some regime changes from happening. You won't want to miss the team from Bulgaria, Canada, EU, and Texas talking about this important global topic. - We have Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley discussing this and how it could impact your lives. Highlights of the Podcast 00:10 - Introdu...
Dec. 30, 2024
2025 Energy Predictions from the Energy Realities Podcast
What do you think will happen in 2025? Well, we know that in the US, President Trump has promised to cut consumer energy in half, but what is actually going to happen? What is also going to happen in the rest of the world? Do you think wind and solar will finally put the nail in the fossil fuel coffin? Buckle up as Irina Slav, David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, and Stu Turley discuss their 2025 energy predictions. Highlights of the Podcast 00:10 - Introductions 02:39 - U.S. EV Industry Challenges ...
Dec. 23, 2024
What is “Energy Coexistence?”
What in the world is Energy Coexistence? - Well, tune in to the Energy Realities Podcast with Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley to find out more. We will cover this and prepare you for next week's energy predictions. We answered questions live and had a lively discussion last week with great comments. With co-hosts from around the world, it is truly a unique podcast. Highlights of the Podcast 00:10 - Introduction 02:04 - Theme: Energy Coexistence 06:42 - Discussion on ...
Dec. 16, 2024
Reality Hits The Energy Transition
Do you think the Energy Transition can happen with current technology? How about our current global leaders? Or do you think it is like the Thelma and Louise movie with the Renewable Energy Driving off a cliff? You don't want to miss the Energy Realities Podcast team from Bulgaria, the UK, and Texas as we cover huge updates in the energy transition. With the co-hosts David Blackmon, Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav and Stu Turley they will answer all live questions from the viewers on X, LinkedIn and Yo...
Dec. 10, 2024
European political meltdown
What is going on in the European political scene? Are people waking up to the Energy Reality of Green Energy Policies being expensive? Well, you don't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley as we cover global energy issues. This will be a great episode you don't want to miss. We answer questions from the live audiences on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube - #energynews #energypolicy #renewableenergy #nuclearenergy #geopoliti...
Dec. 2, 2024
Canada Federal Government Madness on full display
You cannot buy this kind of entertainment. The unfortunate part of a clown show is that Canada's leaders are not the only ones having full-energy policy madness on display. This morning, the Energy Realities podcast gang is ready after a Thanksgiving break to bring the fun side of a sad story. We have Irina Slav from Bulgaria, Tammy Nemeth from the UK, and David Blackmon and Stu Turley in Texas. We will have some great stories and will take questions from the live audience on X, YouTube, and Lin...
Nov. 18, 2024
COPE Harder 29
COP 29 just finished up, and it was a wild time. With the US looking to pull out of the Paris Accord, can China pick up the slack and lead the world to clean "Renewable" energy? Well, the Energy Realities Podcast has the story with Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley. They are ready to have some fun and bring COP29 to a close. Highlights of the Podcast 00:12 - Introduction 01:22 - Overview of COP 29 02:36 - Irina Slav on COP 29 and Media Coverage 05:55 - U.S. Climate Po...
Nov. 11, 2024
What impact did the US Election have on Global Energy?
Only on the Energy Realities podcast could you get an answer to that question. We have David Blackmon and Stu Turley from the United States, Tammy Nemeth from the UK or Canada, and Irina Slav from Bulgaria. We have the world covered in this discussion. Trump is now the President-Elect and has talked to world leaders, and things are changing already. The EU wants to buy oil and gas from the US, and Qatar kicks Hamas out. Wow. As always, the gang will take questions live from X, LinkedIn and YouTu...
Nov. 4, 2024
Climate Reporting Fraud
Would you believe the climate change crisis reporting numbers are being manipulated? Crazy, why would the governments want to manipulate numbers? Well, Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley sit down and talk about the reporting errors from around the world on the Energy Realities Podcast. We are live and take questions from around the world. Texas, Bulgaria, and the UK are our normal hangouts. #energynews #aiinenergy Highlights of the Podcast 00:11 - Introduction 01:18 - W...
Oct. 28, 2024
Climate Reporting Fraud - The Energy Realities Podcast
You do not want to miss this edition of the Energy Realities Podcast, where the international podcast team covers the new reports on the climate crisis. It is shocking how the numbers are being portrayed. We are live from Bulgaria, the UK, and Texas, and we have a mostly balanced group of energy experts. Irina Slav, Tammy Nemeth, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley are ready to take your questions live and have some real fun talking about the energy crisis. #brics #energynews Highlights of the Podc...
Oct. 21, 2024
How China is the Big Winner in the Energy Transition
Global electricity prices are going through the roof, and who are the winners? Well, China is one, as they have cornered the market on critical minerals and manufacturing. Tune in to the Energy Realities podcast with Irina Slav from Bulgaria, Tammy Nemeth from the UK/Canada, David Blackmon from Texas, and Stu Turley between Texas and OK. Highlights of the Podcast 00:08 - Introduction 01:11 - Energy Transition Discussion 02:12 - China Winning the Energy Transition 04:17 - Outsourcing to Chin...
Oct. 14, 2024
AI vs. Bitcoin Miners - The Fight for Energy
We are seeing lots of crazy things in the energy markets, but fights between AI, Big Tech, and Bitcoin miners are about to get dicey. Net Zero has been thrown on the side of the road and not even left with a bottle of water, and now Big Tech is taking on Bitcoin miners. - Who will strike first? You won't want to miss this episode of the Energy Realities Podcast with Tammy Nemeth, Irina Slav, David Blackmon, and Stu Turley. We are live Monday morning at 8:00 Central US from Texas, the UK, and Bul...