Discover the fascinating world of American railroading with the American Railroading Podcast. Join host Don Walsh, a seasoned industry professional with over 25+ years of experience, as he explores a wide range of topics related to the railroad industry, from regulatory items and the challenges our industry faces to passenger rail excursions and recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in our industry. From the latest news and trends to insider stories and interviews with experts, each episode is packed with insights and information that will delight both casual enthusiasts and serious railroaders alike. Tune in and join the journey.
American Railroading Podcast
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Discover the fascinating world of American railroading with the American Railroading Podcast. Join host Don Walsh, a seasoned industry professional with over 25+ years of experience, as he explores a wide range of topics related to the railroad industry, from regulatory items and the challenges our industry faces to passenger rail excursions and recognizing U.S. Armed Forces Veterans in our industry. From the latest news and trends to insider stories and interviews with experts, each episode is packed with insights and information that will delight both casual enthusiasts and serious railroaders alike. Tune in and join the journey.
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July 24, 2026
The State of U.S. Oil & Gas with Todd Staples – President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association
<p>Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Todd Staples, President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA). Together they discuss the current state of the U.S. oil and gas industries; oil and gas pricing, how it is determined and by whom; the reason gas prices fluctuate state to state; the short-term and potential long-term impacts the closing of the Strait of Hormuz will have on the U.S. oil and gas industries due to the war in Iran; the reason why oil prices have increased, but not as high as projected; the very important role the rail industry plays in the oil & gas supply chain; the growth of both U.S. oil and LNG exports, how that helps U.S. allies and the potential impact on the rail industry; and much more! Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading! You can find this episode and more on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at <u><a href="http://www.AmericanRailroading.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.AmericanRailroading.net</a></u> , and watch our YouTube Channel at the link below. Welcome aboard!</p><p><strong>KEY POINTS: </strong></p><ul><li>The American Railroading Podcast is now ranked in the Top 5% of all podcasts in the world!</li><li>Don shared how he met 4-time Super Bowl Champion and Army veteran who served and was severely injured in the war in Vietnam, Rocky Bleier of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the recent Boots for Troops, Boots and Suits Gala in Houston, TX where Rocky was the Keynote Speaker.</li><li>Prior to becoming President of the Texas Oil & Gas Association, Mr. Staples served in public service for many years including as a City Councilman, a Texas State Representative for District 11, a Texas State Senator for District 3, and as the 11th Texas Commissioner of Agriculture.</li><li>The Texas Oil & Gas Commission is a statewide trade association representing every facet of the Texas oil and gas industry, including small independents and major producers.</li><li>Todd and Don break down many myths about the oil and gas industries, starting with how oil and gas prices are determined, and not determined.</li><li>Mr. Staples explains why he believes that U.S. Energy Security means National Security.</li><li>Don and Todd discuss the continued war in Iran, the re-closing of the Strait of Hormuz, its impact on the U.S. oil and gas industries, and the potential impact on the rail industry.</li><li>Todd explains the importance of oil and gas in our daily lives, and gives us incredible data that may surprise you!</li><li>The Texas Oil & Gas Association has their own podcast called TXOGA Talks, hosted by their President, Todd Staples. Please check them out at <u><a href="http://www.TXOGA.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.TXOGA.org</a></u> .</li><li>If you like what we do, please leave us a 5-Star Review…and please Share the episode!</li></ul><br/><p><strong>LINKS MENTIONED: </strong></p><p><u><a href="https://www.americanrailroading.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.americanrailroading.net</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com</a></u> <u> </u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.enviroserve.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.enviroserve.com</a></u></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-walsh-76452911/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Don Walsh | LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.TXOGA.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.TXOGA.org</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.RockyBleier.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.RockyBleier.com</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.Boots4Troops.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.Boots4Troops.org</a> </p>
July 3, 2026
Supply Chain – The Greater Houston Port Bureau with President, Capt. Eric Carrero
<p><strong> </strong>Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Captain Eric Carrero (U.S. Coast Guard ret.) – President of the Greater Houston Port Bureau. Together they discuss the many roles of the U.S. Coast Guard including port security, the recent and first ever Navy Fleet Week in Houston, the impact of the Greater Houston Ports on the U.S. economy, the short-term and long-term impacts on the greater Houston ports by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in Iran, the very important supply chain relationship between the greater Houston ports and railroads, current and future port expansion plans and its potential impact on the rail industry, America’s 250th birthday, and much more! Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading! You can find this episode and more on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at <u><a href="http://www.AmericanRailroading.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.AmericanRailroading.net</a></u> , and watch our YouTube Channel at the link below. Welcome aboard!</p><p><strong>KEY POINTS: </strong></p><ul><li>The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally, now downloaded in 87 countries, nearly 50% of the world!</li><li>Don announced that nominations are now open for the 4th annual Honor our Heroes Award, sponsored by Boots for Troops in Tomball, TX. All nominations are due to info@Boot4Troops.com by 09/14/26.</li><li>Prior to becoming President of the Greater Houston Port Bureau, Captain Carrero served 26 years in the U.S. Coast Guard before retiring.</li><li>Founded in 1929 as the result of diverse public and semi-public agencies interested in furthering the development of the Port of Houston, the Port Bureau is a member driven, non-profit trade organization dedicated to the success of the port region.</li><li>Captain Carrero discusses Houston’s recent and first ever Navy Fleet Week, why it’s so important, and the long-standing relationship between the greater Houston ports and the United States military.</li><li>The Greater Houston Port Bureau hosts the number 1 U.S. port by tonnage, the largest container terminal on the Gulf, the number 4 cruise ship terminal in the U.S., and its economic impact is over $1.1 trillion dollars to the U.S. economy.</li><li>Captain Carrero explains a technique used by Pilots passing one another in the Houston ship channel known as the “Texas Chicken”.</li><li>Don and Captain Carrero discuss the importance of the relationship between the Texas ports and the railroad industry in the supply chain not only for Texas, but the entire U.S. as well as global markets.</li><li>Last but certainly not least, Captain Carrero explains the short-term and long-term impacts of the Iran war, and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, on the oil and gas shipments to and from the greater Houston ports, as well as potential impacts on the rail industry as a result.</li><li>If you like what we do, please leave us a 5-Star Review…and please Share the episode!</li></ul><br/><p><strong>LINKS MENTIONED: </strong></p><p><u><a href="https://www.americanrailroading.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.americanrailroading.net</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com</a></u> <u> </u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.enviroserve.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.enviroserve.com</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-walsh-76452911/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Don Walsh | LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.TXGulf.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.TXGulf.org</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.PTRA.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.PTRA.com</a></u></p>
May 29, 2026
The Importance of Rail Advocacy with Betsy Cantwell, President of GoRail
<p>Welcome to the American Railroading Podcast! In this episode our host Don Walsh is joined by guest Betsy Cantwell – President of GoRail. Together they discuss the legislation pending in DC that will impact the rail industry such as the Railway Safety Act and overall Surface Transportation Bill. They do a deep dive into the current and impressive safety record of the rail industry, review all the programs GoRail offers to foster local community-based rail advocacy such as Rail Champions, as well as their Rail Grant Hub, accessibility to freight rail policy and data, and much more! Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and broaden your understanding of American Railroading! You can find this episode and more on the American Railroading Podcast's official website at <u><a href="http://www.AmericanRailroading.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.AmericanRailroading.net</a></u> , and watch our YouTube Channel at the link below. Welcome aboard!</p><p><strong>KEY POINTS: </strong></p><ul><li>The American Railroading Podcast remains in the Top 10% of all podcasts globally, now downloaded in 83 countries, nearly 50% of the world!</li><li>Don announces the celebration of the podcast’s 3-Year Anniversary! Time sure flies!</li><li>Since joining GoRail in 2015, Betsy has led the organization’s advocacy and communications strategy to build public and political support for freight rail, including earned media, digital campaigns, grassroots mobilization, and message development, aimed at making freight rail policy accessible and compelling to the communities it impacts the most.</li><li>Per the GoRail website at <u><a href="http://www.GoRail.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.GoRail.org</a></u>, founded in 2004 on the principle that “all politics is local,” GoRail believes that direct input from constituents is the best way to communicate with elected officials. GoRail works with thousands of community leaders across the country to tell the local story of freight rail — stronger economies, more jobs and cleaner skies.</li><li>Among all the data available on the GoRail Website is a link to “Check Data for Rail in Your State”, which not only provides the data and benefits of rail in your state, but also gives contact information for your state reps and each major railroad.</li><li>Betsy gives her opinion on the potential pros and cons of the pending Railway Safety Act and Surface Transportation Act.</li><li>2025 has been reported as the safest year on record for the rail industry, with improvements across almost every safety metric. According to the Association of American Railroads, Freight Rail Safety - Fact Sheet available at <u><a href="http://www.AAR.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.AAR.org</a></u> , the overall train accident rate declined 14 percent year-over-year, while derailments, equipment caused accidents, and track caused accidents each fell to the lowest levels in the railroad industry’s history.</li><li>In a press conference from March 13, 2023, former STB Chairman, Marty Oberman stated in part regarding rail safety: “The Bureau of Transportation Statistics documented last year (2022) that 94% of all hazardous materials spills occurred on truck and only 1% occurred on rail. So if you were trying to make sure communities all over the country are safer, you would want to move more of this material by train, rather than by truck”.</li><li>Don encourages everyone to follow him on his LinkedIn page at <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-walsh-76452911/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Don Walsh | LinkedIn</a></u> , and to review his article he published 05/21/26 titled “Railroads Helped Build America & New Policy will Shape the Future of Railroading”. </li><li>If you like what we do, please leave us a 5-Star Review…and please Share the episode!</li></ul><br/><p><strong>LINKS MENTIONED: </strong></p><p><u><a href="https://www.americanrailroading.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.americanrailroading.net</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.therevolutionrailgroup.com</a></u> <u> </u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@americanrailroadingpodcast</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dwalshX</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.enviroserve.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.enviroserve.com</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-walsh-76452911/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Don Walsh | LinkedIn</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.GoRail.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.GoRail.org</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.AAR.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.AAR.org</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.SERTC.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.SERTC.org</a></u> </p>
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