Squawk Pod Exxon’s Darren Woods & NYC’s Marathon Weekend 10/31/25
Oct 31, 2025
Darren Woods, Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, reveals insights into Exxon's strong quarterly results and cost-cutting strategies amidst global oil geopolitics. Meanwhile, Rob Simmelkjaer, CEO of New York Road Runners, provides a vibrant preview of the NYC Marathon, highlighting its $1B economic impact and the growing popularity of running post-pandemic. Mike Pollack, President of Jack-o'-lanterns.com, discusses large-scale Halloween events and pumpkin carving trends, setting a festive tone for the weekend.
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Big-Scale Pumpkin Events And Operations
- Mike Pollack runs large pumpkin events with thousands of live carved pumpkins and 90+ carvers.
- The Long Island show handles about 50,000 visitors and cycles pumpkins weekly for freshness.
Pumpkin Care Tips To Slow Decay
- Cut the hole in the bottom of a carved pumpkin to drain juices and slow spoilage.
- Keep pumpkins cool, out of sunlight, remove guts thoroughly, and leave bottom material for strength.
Record Quarter Backed By Cost And Projects
- ExxonMobil delivered its highest EPS since the merger, driven by cost cuts and record production in the Permian and Guyana.
- Darren Woods says projects are on or ahead of schedule and will grow earnings $20B and cash flow $30B by 2030.