Jobbers: American Energy | The People Powering America
Jobbers: American Energy | The People Powering America
Podcast Description
Jobbers: American Energy is the podcast that captures the real, unfiltered stories from the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. From seasoned jobbers and truck drivers to lobbyists, risk managers, and legal advocates, we go beyond the headlines to spotlight the grit, leadership, and legacy of those who keep our country running.Each month, host Jason Case sits down for candid, unscripted conversations with the men and women who’ve lived the work, shaped the industry, and built a culture of responsibility, safety, and resilience. This isn’t corporate spin or industry hype, these are honest stories of generational knowledge, frontline experiences, and lessons worth passing down.New episodes on the third Thursday of every monthListen in for family legacies, leadership insights, safety culture, and the human side of American energyVisit www.jobberspodcast.com for moreFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergyReal talk. Real people. Real America.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes like leadership insights, safety culture, family legacies, and real-life experiences from the energy sectors. Episodes emphasize gritty personal stories from industry veterans, such as learning from mistakes in the workplace, the role of mentorship, and the evolution of energy practices. For instance, one episode discusses the emotional challenges faced by coal miners and the safety concerns of the industry, while another episode emphasizes the significance of community involvement and collaboration among family-owned businesses.
Jobbers: American Energy is the podcast that captures the real, unfiltered stories from the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. From seasoned jobbers and truck drivers to lobbyists, risk managers, and legal advocates, we go beyond the headlines to spotlight the grit, leadership accountability, and blue-collar legacy of those who keep our country running.
Each month, host Jason Case sits down for candid, unscripted conversations with the men and women who’ve lived the work, shaped the industry, and built a culture of responsibility, safety, and workforce resilience. This isn’t corporate spin or industry hype, these are honest stories of generational workforce dynamics, frontline experiences, and lessons worth passing down.
- New episodes on the third Thursday of every month
- Listen in for family legacies, leadership insights, safety culture, and the human side of American energy
- Visit www.jobberspodcast.com for more
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobbers_american_energy/
- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jobbers-AmericanEnergy
Real talk. Real people. Real America.
What’s worth remembering from a year of storytelling in American energy?
In this special year-end episode of Jobbers: American Energy, host Jason Case takes a look back at season one – reflecting on the voices, values, and vulnerabilities shared by the people behind the petroleum supply chain. From fourth-generation jobbers and lobbyists to coal country engineers and first-time podcasters, each episode helped capture what so often goes unspoken. This isn’t corporate spin. It’s legacy, grit, and leadership, remembered out loud.
Whether you missed a few episodes or want to revisit the moments that hit hardest, this recap reminds us why these stories matter – and why we’re just getting started.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Why the podcast was created after personal loss
• Why stories from “quiet leaders” in energy matter more than hype
• Insights from Peter Kruger on integrity in lobbying
• David Ryan’s East Coast financial wisdom and grit
• Marlis McGrew’s journey from law to oil and family legacy
• Matt Moracco’s coal mining tribute and Crandall Canyon memories
• Ron Perkins on humility, sales leadership, and team culture
• Miranda Hoover’s view on energy policy and legislative impact
• Chuck Straight’s mentorship mindset and ranching roots
• Lauren Roberts breaking down California fuel prices
• A special tribute episode to Jack and the meaning of legacy
BEST MOMENTS
00:02:17. “A lot of these people are humble. They don't like talking about what they do and for how long they've done it.”
00:03:14. “You want to have a seat at the table as these policies are changing, or else you might be on the menu.”
00:05:39. “You can have the nicest trucks, the nicest facilities… but if you have bad people, you'll screw it all up.”
00:09:30. “Safety culture is just an illusion, you know? That’s what they want to say. We want to show it’s real.”
00:12:24. “Coal miners are like a brotherhood. They live and die for each other.”
00:14:02. “What's your plan? This truck's going to arrive… it gives them a comfortability.”
00:17:00. “You’re only going to make it better when all stakeholders are at the table.”
00:19:07. “Everybody that worked with my dad… said he was the hardest worker they ever had.”
Thank you for listening to Jobbers: American Energy, the podcast that captures the real, unscripted stories of the people powering America’s fuel and energy industries. Every month, we go beyond the headlines to share the grit, leadership, and legacy of the workers who keep this country running.
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🛢️ Jobbers: American Energy is hosted by Jason Case, the CEO of ROC, a third-generation family-run wholesale energy distribution company. Learn more about Jason and the work behind the show at www.jobberspodcast.com/about.
Real people. Real stories. Real American energy.
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