In this episode of PWR-HR, Energy Espresso hosts Travis Simmering and Dave Bosco kick things off with a lighthearted putting challenge—swapping putters and facing off on the green.

From there, they dive into the latest developments in the energy sector, covering everything from Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship victory to how data centers and AI are reshaping energy demand.

The conversation explores the evolving debate between natural gas and renewables, recent major acquisitions in the power space, grid reliability challenges, and concerns over Chinese-made components in U.S. solar infrastructure.

Tune in for a lively mix of sports, energy insights, and the signature banter that makes PWR-HR a must-listen.

00:00 Introduction and Preview of the Episode

00:25 Golf Competition: Left-Handed vs. Right-Handed

01:43 PGA Championship Highlights

03:17 Birthday Shoutout and Social Media Push

05:16 YouTube Golfers and Viewer Engagement

06:12 Major Energy Acquisition

11:07 Sabotage in Solar Farms

15:34 Summer Heat and Power Market Challenges

18:42 Power Outages and Grid Challenges

19:53 AI Data Centers and Grid Capacity

20:34 Onshoring and Industrial Power Demand

24:58 Global Energy Infrastructure and Challenges

26:05 Impact of Energy on Developing Countries

27:04 Migration and Infrastructure Strain

29:10 Betting Algorithms and PGA Tour Insights

31:32 Golf Fun Game Challenge

In this Quick Shot episode of Energy Espresso, host Dave Bosco opens with a moment of gratitude and a story about a special coffee cup from his daughter.

He then unpacks major shifts in power generation and rising data center demand, spotlighting a Berkeley Labs study that projects a surge in energy use by 2029.

From natural gas’s critical role to bold moves by Blackstone and NRG, and the accelerating impact of AI, it’s a sharp, high-level view of where energy is headed.

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00:00 Welcome to Energy Espresso

00:08 The Importance of Gratitude

00:59 Today's Topic: Data Center Dynamics

01:31 Coffee and Energy: A Perfect Blend

03:48 The Gas Boom in Data Centers

06:45 Natural Gas: The Future of Power Generation

11:08 Blackstone's Major Acquisition

12:29 NRG's Strategic Moves

15:58 Global Power Generation Trends

21:46 Upcoming Events and Conferences

23:59 Closing Thoughts

In this special episode, host Dave Bosco sits down with Stephen Rogers and Dan Bosco for a heartfelt late-night session in West Texas.

• Steven performs his original songs “Vamos Bonita Vamos Mi Bonita” and “Round Top”
• He shares the personal stories behind the music and his family’s deep ties to the oilfield
• A first-time look at oil production through the eyes of a musician

A unique blend of music, memory, and the energy that fuels it all.

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00:00 Welcome to the Energy Espresso Special Episode

00:27 Meet the Hosts and Guests

00:48 Steven Rogers' Musical Journey

01:04 The Story Behind 'Round Top'

04:00 Live Performance: 'Round Top'

07:26 Reflecting on the Performance

08:06 Field Trip to the Heartland of Oil and Gas

10:42 Steven's Family Legacy in Oil and Gas

14:09 Live Performance: 'Matagorda'

19:16 Closing Thoughts and Farewell