In this insightful discussion, Harvey Carrera, a tow truck driver from Pecos, shares harrowing tales from the perilous US Highway 285. Paik Rossi, a songwriter and flowback operator, reflects on balancing creativity with the demanding oil industry. Meanwhile, Lee Ryan, a local barber, talks about his barbershop as a community haven amid the oil boom's chaos. Together, they explore the complex emotions surrounding economic opportunity, grief, and the shifting dynamics in their hometowns as they navigate life in the oil-rich Permian Basin.