Big Swing Podcast

About Big Swing Podcast

Big Swing features unfiltered conversations with operators and go-to-market leaders on growth, execution, and the swings that matter. Hosted by Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott, the show blends real-world business experience, candid takes across marketing, sales, and leadership, and the side conversations that make it all human, from career swings to sports, bets, and everything in between.

Publisher

Jeremy Funk, Corey Scott

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2026

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Big Swing: Veddy Wap and Turning Rejection into Success | Episode 17

   In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott are joined by Vedant Majithia, founder of VMV Studio, a London-based brand and creative agency whose client roster spans BP, Airbus, NASA, and the emerging space economy. A London native who studied marketing and advertising, Vedant started his business the same summer he graduated university, nearly ten years ago, and has been building it ever since. His path into the industry was anything but linear, shaped by a childhood love of music and film, a rejection from Twitter that stung, and a freelancing gig with BP that happened to arrive at exactly the right moment. The conversation traces Vedant's journey from the university library where he and two friends launched their first agency to the launch of a satellite in orbit carrying a brand his team built from the ground up. He shares how a single cold DM to a San Francisco backpack founder led to a chain of introductions that opened the door to Airbus, a digital twin aerospace company, a kinetic rocket company, and ultimately Meridian Space, whose first satellite went up on a SpaceX rocket. Vedant also offers a sharp perspective on how AI is reshaping creative work, arguing that the gap between a strategic brand partner and a quick logo generator is not new, and explaining how his team uses AI to prototype and build things they never could have built before. The discussion touches on what makes brand more than a logo, the volatility of running your own business, and why entrepreneurial instincts are hard to walk away from once you've tasted them. Listen to the full conversation for a candid look at building a creative business, the serendipity of saying yes to opportunities, and how brand strategy creates real value in complex B2B industries like energy and aerospace.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Big Swing: From Pond Hockey in Wisconsin to the Biggest Fight of His Life | Episode 16

   In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Josh Carlisle, an EHS and regulatory leader at BKV, whose career journey took him from rural Wisconsin to the energy industry by way of geology, a climbing trip through the American West, and the coalbed methane boom in Wyoming. A father, grandfather, and advocate for the next generation of energy professionals, Josh has spent more than two decades in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability roles. He also helped establish a scholarship at his alma mater to encourage students to apply their geology degrees in the field rather than retreating into academia, a reflection of his belief that the industry needs fresh talent willing to get their hands dirty. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Josh shares the story of his diagnosis with classic Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this year, the six months of chemotherapy that followed, and the lessons he learned about vulnerability, faith, family, and the power of community. He speaks candidly about the financial toxicity that can accompany a cancer diagnosis, the importance of long-term disability coverage, and how his company's culture and benefits made it possible for him to focus on healing. Josh also discusses his decision to share his journey publicly, first in a company town hall and then through LinkedIn posts that resonated far beyond his network, and explains why he chose to write a book, Who Shows Up, which explores what cancer teaches you about yourself and the people who rally around you in a crisis. Listen to the full conversation for a powerful and inspiring look at resilience, leadership, and the human side of the energy business from a man who faced an unexpected battle and chose to turn it into a gift for others.

3. 

   3 Sept 2026

   Big Swing: The CPA Who Became a Compression King | Episode 15

   In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Rhett Newberry, President and CEO of Service Compression, for a wide-ranging conversation on building a compression powerhouse from the ground up, navigating extreme market volatility, and the critical role of compression in the energy supply chain. Rhett’s journey into oil and gas was anything but planned—growing up in Arlington, Texas, with no industry exposure, he moved to Midland to support his spouse’s education and joined Basic Energy Services during its IPO. From there, he went on to build Service Compression into a company with roughly one million horsepower in its fleet, growing through strategic machine shop acquisitions, the pivotal purchase of Service Compression in 2017, and the transformative acquisition of Active. The conversation covers the company’s evolution from a small overhaul shop to a dominant rental operation, the near-impossible timing of its largest acquisition closing on February 29, 2020—just days before the Russia-Saudi price war and COVID-19 sent oil prices negative—and how positioning compression as an essential production utility enabled survival when capital markets froze. Rhett also discusses the critical role of backend technology and operational infrastructure, the value of elite field personnel in acquisitions, and the persistent supply chain constraints that make rapid fleet expansion nearly impossible. The discussion turns to the broader market tailwinds reshaping the industry, including the explosive power demand from AI data centers, which solidifies compression as a vital artery in the energy ecosystem. Listen to the full conversation for an inside look at building a scaled compression business, the art of strategic acquisitions, and why this often-overlooked sector is finally getting the attention it deserves.

4. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Big Swing: The Maverick and Goose of Pump BY Exception | Episode 14 (Part 1)

   In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy and Corey sits down with Michael Atkin and Trevor Slade, the leaders behind WorkSync, a new operation prioritization system built for upstream oil and gas. The conversation traces the genesis of WorkSync from a successful hackathon pilot at Maverick, exploring how it evolved from an internal project into a standalone solution. Michael and Trevor explain how their approach to operations management is fundamentally different from traditional methods, driven by a belief in empowering the frontline workforce rather than simply layering on more oversight. The discussion opens with a look at the industry’s long-standing challenge of managing declining production through "pump by priority." Trevor shares how Maverick leveraged their investment in telemetry and data to move beyond reactive alerts, while Michael emphasizes the importance of respecting the experience of field workers. The core breakthrough was building a system that equips operators with actionable information, rather than telling them how to do their job. This culminated in a daily 6 a.m. “hit list” that gives field personnel the clarity they need to work safely and efficiently. Listen to the full conversation to hear how WorkSync is bridging the gap between corporate strategy and field execution, and why its founders believe that empowering the front line is the key to unlocking significant value in oil and gas operations.

5. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Big Swing: From Investment Banking to Building a Surplus Equipment Empire | Episode 13

   In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, Jeremy Funk and Corey are joined by Mark Le Dain, Chief Revenue Officer at Fuelled (fuelled.com (https://fuelled.com/)), the rapidly growing marketplace transforming how energy, mining, and power companies buy and sell used equipment. A Calgarian by upbringing with a background in investment banking at Barclays and experience scaling both SaaS and consumer fintech businesses, Mark brings a unique perspective on removing friction from one of the world's largest and most complex supply chains. His journey from finance to operating roles reflects a desire for greater ownership and impact, and he now channels that energy into building a platform that is redefining how physical assets are valued, listed, and transacted globally. The conversation explores Fuelled's origins and its evolution from a relationship-driven brokerage to a tech-enabled marketplace with a powerful moat built on doing the unsexy work. Mark explains how the company catalogs equipment for free, takes on logistics and storage, and even builds roads when necessary to remove friction for clients. He discusses the network effects that make Fuelled sticky, the role of AI in accelerating pricing and cataloging, and the company's expansion into adjacent industries like data centers and mining, where supply chain constraints and accelerated project timelines create urgent demand for available equipment. The discussion also touches on the broader trends shaping energy markets, including the AI race as an energy race, Canada's shifting economic landscape, and why both Alberta and Texas are positioned for a strong decade ahead. Listen to the full conversation for an inside look at building a marketplace in a traditionally offline industry, the power of focusing on customer friction, and how Fuelled is unlocking billions of dollars in dormant equipment value.

6. 

   29 Jun 2026

   Big Swing: Striking a Balance Between PrePad and New Dad | Episode 12

   In this episode of Big Swing Podcast, host Jeremy and Corey sits down with Sean Hervo, co-founder and CEO of PrePad, for a wide-ranging conversation on engineering, entrepreneurship, and the future of completions optimization in the oil and gas industry. A mechanical engineer by training with nearly twelve years at Shell spanning Canada, the Permian, and international assignments, Hervo brings a unique perspective shaped by deep technical expertise, commercial experience, and a passion for solving complex operational challenges. His journey from completions manager to founder of a fast-growing software company offers a compelling look at what it takes to identify industry pain points and build a solution that resonates with both independent operators and the world's largest energy producers. The conversation explores the origins of PrePad, which grew out of Hervo's frustration with fragmented planning processes and manual spreadsheet workflows while leading completions teams at Shell. He shares the story behind building the integrated systems model internally, the leap of faith required to leave a secure corporate role, and the validation that came when Devon Energy not only became a customer but led PrePad's seed round. Hervo discusses the critical role of completions as a discipline that touches reservoir engineering, drilling, production, finance, and land, making it uniquely positioned to understand the full business picture. He also reflects on the balance of entrepreneurship and fatherhood, the importance of being present, and how having a young child sharpened his focus and efficiency. Listen to the full conversation for an inside look at building a disruptive technology in the energy sector, the power of cross-border validation, and how PrePad is leveraging AI to enhance its physics-based simulation platform rather than replace it.

7. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Big Swing: From Hedge Fund Analyst to AI Founder | Episode 11

   In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy and Corey sit down with Eric Anderson, CEO of SynMax, for a conversation that goes from Colorado roots and commodity trading to AI, satellite imagery, maritime intelligence, and the reality of building a company that is hard to put in one box. Eric shares how his background as a quant shaped SynMax’s core mission: turning massive amounts of data into real intelligence. The conversation explores why AI is not just another checkbox, how subject matter expertise still matters, and why the best technology companies do not walk into industries assuming they know more than the people doing the work. The episode also digs into SynMax’s work across energy, trading, and government, including how its maritime intelligence platform helped support one of the largest drug seizures in Irish history. From there, the conversation turns to entrepreneurship, the underrated value of operations, and the role Bill Perkins played in Eric’s path from hedge fund tools to building a company with global reach. It is a wide-ranging episode about risk, intelligence, startups, and what happens when the right data finally becomes actionable.

8. 

   28 May 2026

   Big Swing: The Industry Sage Challenging The Status Quo | Episode 10

   In Episode 10 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with longtime oil & gas leader Barry Henderson for a conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and the future of the energy industry. Barry reflects on more than 40 years in oil & gas, from growing up in a small farming town in Alberta to building consulting and software businesses focused on solving operational problems and improving industry workflows. The discussion explores management consulting, relationship-driven business, software adoption challenges, AI and automation, and why the industry still struggles with change despite the need for modernization. The episode also dives into the future of energy technology, the frustrations vendors and operators face with legacy systems, and how companies like Energy Payables are working to simplify workflows, improve transparency, and create better collaboration across the industry. If you enjoy conversations around business building, operational leadership, energy technology, and challenging the status quo, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

9. 

   14 May 2026

   Big Swing: The Zoomer Taking Big Swings in Energy | Episode 9

   In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Emilio Faulmata, a 24-year-old energy creator, connector, and founder of Energy Executive 360. Emilio shares how one conversation about Bolivia, natural gas, and geopolitics sparked his path into the energy industry, eventually leading him from London to Mexico, Kuwait, Ghana, South Africa, Paris, and beyond. With no traditional oil and gas background, Emilio built his way into the room through consistency, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks, starting with weekly LinkedIn newsletters and eventually landing in-person podcast conversations with major energy executives around the world. The conversation covers personal branding, networking, energy storytelling, the value of taking small consistent steps, and why podcasts are not just marketing, they are relationship-building tools. Emilio also shares his mission to connect today’s energy leaders with the next generation of decision-makers, while helping the industry tell a more human, honest, and global story. From “life is risk” to flying across the world for one conversation, this episode is all about betting on yourself, building credibility before anyone gives you permission, and taking big swings before the evidence is obvious.

10. 

    7 May 2026

    Big Swing: The Accenture Mafia, AI, and Building Companies That Win with Bill Weathersby | Episode 8

    In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and Next Stage Trajectory founder Bill Weathersby for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, elite networks, AI disruption, and what it really takes to build companies that win. Bill shares the unfiltered highs and lows of his career, from building and exiting multiple successful businesses to losing everything and rebuilding from scratch. At one point, he went from “bankrupt at Chili’s to $121M exits,” a journey that shaped his perspective on resilience, risk, leadership, and founder psychology. The conversation dives into the power of relationships, the “Accenture Mafia,” Texas A&M networking culture, startup growth strategy, fundraising, and how founders can accelerate growth through the right partnerships and market access. The group also explores the future of AI and why Bill believes most people still underestimate how disruptive this next wave of technology will become. Along the way, they discuss sales, scaling from $1M to $10M+, founder burnout, betting on yourself, and the hard lessons nobody talks about when building companies. If you’re a founder, operator, investor, or someone trying to navigate growth in a rapidly changing market, this episode is packed with real-world lessons, sharp insights, and stories you won’t forget.

11. 

    23 Apr 2026

    Big Swing: Turning Ambiguity into Impact with Hari Dutt | Episode 7

    In this episode of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Hari Dutt for a conversation on career pivots, startup growth, and what it really takes to build in ambiguity. Hari reflects on his journey from India to Canada, Louisiana, Boston, Los Angeles, and New York, starting in engineering at Schlumberger, moving through MIT Sloan, and eventually helping scale Seven Lakes during its high-growth years. Along the way, he shares lessons on work ethic, customer focus, thriving in uncertainty, and how those experiences shaped his view of product, operations, and leadership. The conversation also dives into Hari’s latest venture, Turing Pilgrim, and his belief that the biggest AI opportunities are not in surface-level productivity tools, but in mission-critical operations where trust, adoption, and measurable business impact matter most. They close with thoughts on the future of AI, field operations, and a bold prediction on where technology is headed next. It is a wide-ranging conversation on growth, resilience, and what it means to keep taking big swings as your career evolves.

12. 

    26 Mar 2026

    Big Swing: Where VR, AI, and Energy Collide with Kevin Anderson | Episode 6

    In Episode 6 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott sit down with Kevin Anderson, CEO of XALTER, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, workforce development, and why virtual reality may become one of the most important tools in the future of energy. Kevin shares his path from growing up in Southern California to building his life and career in Tulsa, along with the entrepreneurial ups and downs that shaped him along the way. From there, the conversation shifts into XALTER's mission: using VR and immersive technology to improve frontline performance in the energy industry through operational, maintenance, and safety training. They dig into the real-world challenges facing oil and gas today, including the great crew change, tribal knowledge walking out the door, the limits of classroom training, and the need to prepare a new generation of workers faster, safer, and more effectively. Kevin explains why VR is not a replacement for hands-on learning, but a powerful new layer that can model behavior, accelerate readiness, and help reduce avoidable mistakes in high-risk environments. The episode also explores the relationship between VR and AI, why Kevin sees head-mounted displays as the next major human-machine interface, and how companies that embrace this kind of technology may have a real advantage in both safety and recruiting. This one is a founder story, a technology conversation, and a look at how energy companies may need to rethink training for the next era.

13. 

    19 Mar 2026

    Big Swing: The One Who Knocks (on the Courthouse Door) with Ben Heinzelmann | Episode 5

    In Episode 5 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott welcome Ben Heinzelmann, co-founder of Energy Domain and former co-founder of MineralWare, for a conversation on startups, family, product discipline, and building in oil and gas. Ben shares his path from Fort Worth to OU’s petroleum land management program, how he got his start in the Barnett, and why he took the leap into entrepreneurship early. The conversation explores the evolution from MineralWare to Energy Domain, what it takes to compete against much larger players, and why listening closely to customers is often the biggest advantage a startup can have. They also get into balancing family and business, leading with culture, hiring the right people, and how AI is changing the way modern energy technology products are built and delivered. This episode is a mix of founder perspective, practical business insight, and an honest look at what it takes to build something meaningful while staying grounded in what matters most.

14. 

    12 Mar 2026

    Big Swing: The Greatest Invention Since Excel? with Whit Blodgett | Episode 4

    In Episode 4 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott welcome Whit Blodgett, founder and CEO of Infersoft, for a conversation that spans AI, entrepreneurship, elite athletics, and what it takes to build in a rapidly changing market. Whit shares his path from upstate New York to Princeton, from winning a Junior Olympic gold medal in rowing to working at IBM Watson and Landing AI, where he helped lead machine learning and product teams alongside some of the most respected names in the space. From there, the conversation turns to why he chose oil and gas, what he saw coming in AI before most people did, and why Infersoft is betting on a different future for decision-making in the field. The episode explores how AI is reshaping knowledge work, what separates hype from real utility, and why smaller, faster-moving companies may be better positioned than legacy players to win in this next wave. Along the way, they also get into education, social skills, competitive mindset, and the role curiosity plays in staying relevant as technology moves faster than ever. This episode blends founder grit, technical insight, and a bigger conversation about where work, learning, and oil and gas innovation are headed next.

15. 

    19 Feb 2026

    Big Swing: Betting on the Future of Energy with Jake Corley | Episode 3

    In Episode 3 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott welcome Jake Corley for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and building in emerging markets. Jake shares his journey from the Marine Corps to oil and gas software, to media and community building, and now to launching Corley Energy, a company focused on solving one of today’s biggest challenges: speed to power for AI infrastructure. The discussion dives into bias toward action, learning through failure, staying relentlessly curious, and why some of the hardest paths are often the most rewarding. They explore the intersection of energy, AI, and data centers, what it takes to build something capital-intensive from the ground up, and how conviction, adaptability, and long-term vision shape true “big swings.” Along the way, they also reflect on networking, community, Idaho living, and why personal growth often comes from stepping into the uncomfortable. This episode blends startup grit, strategic thinking, and real-world perspective on what it means to bet on yourself when the stakes are high.

16. 

    5 Feb 2026

    Big Swing: Navigating the New Age of Marketing with Tim Lozier | Episode 2

    In Episode 2 of Big Swing, Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott welcome their first guest, Tim Lozier, for a conversation that is equal parts meaningful and practical. The episode begins with a tribute to Jeremy’s late co-host and close friend, Tim Lozier, and the full-circle moment of having another Tim Lozier as the first guest of the new show. From there, the conversation shifts into the evolving reality of B2B marketing: buyers doing most of their research before they ever talk to sales, the move from keyword searching to question-based discovery, and why go-to-market success now depends on real alignment between sales and marketing, plus strong collaboration with product and customer success. Tim shares frameworks and examples for creating content that earns trust, avoids being overly pitchy, and supports the full buyer journey, including what happens after a deal stalls. They also talk about taking smart, “controlled” swings in marketing, and close with Super Bowl predictions and prop talk.

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    29 Jan 2026

    Big Swing: Taking Bold Steps in Business and Life | Episode 1

    In the first episode of Big Swing, hosts Jeremy Funk and Corey Scott kick things off by introducing the show, the concept behind “big swings,” and why now was the right time to do this together. They talk candidly about their podcasting journeys, career risk-taking, ownership mindset, and the personal and professional decisions that led them to where they are today, along with plenty of side conversations on sports and the personalities that shape how they approach business and life. This episode sets the tone for what’s ahead, a mix of real experience, honest dialogue, and conversations that don’t fit neatly into one category.

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