Boomtown

Imperative Entertainment and Texas Monthly

In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics. This modern-day gold rush has sent both big oil companies and scrappy start-ups scrambling to secure a piece of the action. Texas Monthly’s Christian Wallace follows characters along every rung of the oil field ladder, from the executive cutting billion-dollar deals to the itinerant pipeline worker risking life and limb, and from the traveling exotic dancer following the trail of money to those who worry that our planet is on a path to destruction. Meet the people cashing in and those just trying to get by as the world around them is turned upside down. "A beautiful ride filled with levity, even as it delivers troubling forecasts for the future" - The Atlantic 2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Documentary

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Highway To Hell | Chapter 1

Boomtown

12/10/19 • 47 min

Host Christian Wallace takes us back to his hometown in the Permian Basin, which is nearly unrecognizable to him today. We meet a few of the people whose lives have been upended by the biggest oil boom in U.S. history.

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12/10/19 • 47 min

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Boobtown | Chapter 5

Boomtown

01/07/20 • 36 min

We explore a different kind of boom in the Permian Basin. Meet the women working at a lingerie coffee shop, a “breastaurant,” and two area strip clubs.

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01/07/20 • 36 min

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Rise of the Permian | Chapter 2

Boomtown

12/17/19 • 39 min

We go back to 1923, and the Santa Rita No. 1, the well that put West Texas oil on the map. We recount the beginnings of rowdy boomtowns and the swaggering wildcatters whose influence would eventually lead all the way to the White House.

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12/17/19 • 39 min

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Life and Death on the Rig | Chapter 4

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12/31/19 • 34 min

In the Permian Basin, the rewards of roughnecking come with incredible risk. For one Andrews family, that danger became a true nightmare.

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12/31/19 • 34 min

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Dust to Dust | Chapter 3

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12/24/19 • 41 min

A devastating bust transforms the Permian from a promised land into a wasteland. Then, thanks to a quiet, unassuming Texas oilman named George Mitchell, the region comes roaring back.

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12/24/19 • 41 min

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A Thin Line | Chapter 6

Boomtown

01/14/20 • 34 min

During booms, the Permian Basin sees a rise in prostitution charges. But misperceptions and stereotypes about sex work have led to policies that may actually harm the women involved.

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01/14/20 • 34 min

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New Series: The Paddlefish Caviar Heist

Boomtown

11/10/22 • 5 min

Warsaw, Missouri, is a small, rural town of just over 2,000 people in the American Midwest. Locally it’s known as the “quiet end of the Lake of the Ozarks.” Very few realize that it’s the paddlefish capital of the world. But when a new group arrived driving flashy, imported cars and dropping hundreds of dollars on bait and tackle, the town became the setting for an undercover federal sting operation tasked with bringing down a suspected international caviar poaching ring.

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11/10/22 • 5 min

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Mojo Magic | Chapter 7

Boomtown

01/21/20 • 43 min

The Permian Basin is the birthplace of Friday Night Lights. But the historic oil boom threatens beloved high school football traditions.

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01/21/20 • 43 min

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Trailer: Boomtown

Boomtown

12/02/19 • 3 min

In a rugged corner of West Texas, billionaire wildcatters and roughnecks are fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping our climate, our economy, and our geopolitics.

Boomtown is a 10-part podcast series, with new episodes publishing every Tuesday starting December 10, 2019.

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12/02/19 • 3 min

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A Dark Horizon | Chapter 9

Boomtown

02/04/20 • 40 min

Christian talks with renowned business writer Bethany McLean about how the finances of fracking aren't what they're cracked up to be.

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02/04/20 • 40 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Boomtown have?

Boomtown currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Boomtown cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Boomtown?

The episode title 'Highway To Hell | Chapter 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Boomtown?

The average episode length on Boomtown is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Boomtown released?

Episodes of Boomtown are typically released every 18 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Boomtown?

The first episode of Boomtown was released on Dec 2, 2019.

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