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In this episode of What the Frac?!, the BLPS Crew goes back to our preseason college football predictions to see where we stand after Week 2. Are we doubling down on our original picks, or have the first two weeks already exposed some massive mistakes. We debate which teams have strengthened our confidence, which predictions are starting to look shaky, and whether two games are really enough to ad...

On this episode of “What the Frac?!”, we take our annual timeout from oilfield talk to dive into one of our other passions: college football. With the 2026 season kicking off, we’re breaking down the biggest storylines, rivalry games, marquee matchups, and teams we think could make a run at the College Football Playoff. We’ll make a few bold predictions, debate the teams and conferences to watch,...

Pursuit Professional Services helps energy producers tackle complex projects through facilities design, engineering, project management, construction management, and innovative solutions focused on safety, efficiency, and performance. In this episode, Doug Miller and Michael Peterson discuss the work Pursuit does, the challenges facing operators today, and how their team partners with customers to...

Join the BLPS Crew as they sit down with Deborah Degner and Riley Stephanow of The Leadership Bridge to discuss leadership development and the DiSC assessment. Hear how DiSC has helped BLPS strengthen communication, improve teamwork, and better understand the different working styles across the organization.

"Forged in Pueblo" brings together four legends of the OCTG pipe industry—Mike Cunico, Jim Dionisio, Dean Rougas, and Paul Sopko IV—for a conversation rooted in Pueblo, Colorado. They reflect on their careers at CF&I, the people and experiences at the steel mill that shaped them, and the lessons learned through decades in the pipe business.

"Forged in Pueblo" brings together four legends of the OCTG pipe industry—Mike Cunico, Jim Dionisio, Dean Rougas, and Paul Sopko IV—for a conversation rooted in Pueblo, Colorado. They reflect on their careers at CF&I, the people and experiences at the steel mill that shaped them, and the lessons learned through decades in the pipe business.

In this episode, the BLPS Crew connects with Brandon Fortney and Alex Burgin from InCompass Logistics to discuss the company’s history, its evolving strategy, and the broader outlook for the logistics and transportation sector. The discussion covers industry headwinds, market shifts, and how logistics providers are adapting to a rapidly changing environment.

The BLPS Crew recaps the highs, surprises, and storylines of the 2025-2026 college football season, makes their National Championship predictions, and wraps it up by looking ahead to the new year with some New Year’s resolutions.

What does it take to build a world-class company culture? In this episode, the BLPS Crew welcomes Kyle McDowell - speaker, mentor, and author of "Begin With WE" - for a powerful discussion on leadership, accountability, and the mindset required to create a culture of excellence where people thrive. Kyle dives into the "10 WEs" and explains how they influence a push toward operational excellence an...

Join the BLPS Crew for a special Thanksgiving episode as we dive into the best dishes, the great turkey-vs-ham debate, family traditions, Macy’s Parade memories, football rituals, and all the chaos that makes this holiday legendary. From hot takes on overrated sides to stories from the kitchen battlefield, this fun and laid-back conversation is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Pull...

In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Betts of Magnar Metals to break down the current state of the metals and recycled steel markets. Jennifer shares what she’s watching most closely, the signals she sees ahead, and the key concerns shaping the industry’s outlook.

The BLPS Crew takes on Hollywood in our latest podcast episode! We break down the best movies of all time, debate our personal favorites, and share some hot takes while defending our top picks with passion (and plenty of laughs). Tune in to see if your favorite film made the cut!

In this episode, JP Brown sits down with Jeff Krimmel, Founder of Krimmel Strategy Group, to unpack the latest trends shaping today’s energy markets. From shifting oil and gas fundamentals and rig activity to M&A movements and emerging oilfield trends, Jeff shares data-driven insights into what’s driving decision-making across the industry and offers a forward look at where the market may be heade...

From 8-track players and record collections to neighborhood adventures with friends until the streetlights came on, this episode rewinds to the childhoods of BLPS Gen X and Baby Boomers. Hear firsthand stories of simpler times, timeless lessons, and how growing up before the digital age built resilience, creativity, and connection.

Step back into the world of floppy disks, dial-up tones, and Saturday-morning cartoons. In this episode, we sit down with some BLPS millennials to relive the moments, gadgets, and pop-culture that defined their coming-of-age years... and explore how those experiences shaped who they are today.

In this week's episode, the BLPS Crew explores leadership, teamwork, and the principles that shape a thriving career and workplace.

Fresh off returning from the annual Steel Market Update Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, JP shares his notes with the BLPS crew, covering the latest steel news, pricing forecasts for Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC) and Scrap, broader industry insights, and key takeaways on the U.S. economy.

On this episode of "What is Frac?!", we take a quick timeout from oilfield talk to dive into one of our other passions: college football. With kickoff just around the corner, we’re making our bold predictions for the 2025 season, talking rivalries, big matchups, and who we think will be crowned the newest National Champion. Whether you’re here for the insights or the game-day hype, this one’s a fu...

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Steve and Gene sat down with some of our Veterans about their experiences in the different military branches: Reagan Herman - Army; Monty Hill - Marine; Heather McColgan – Army; Cody Phillips – Navy; and Josh Yanity – Air Force. We hear all about joining up, basic training, combat and more. Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you d...

This week on I-dunno-bout-that Jesse Dickens and JP Brown break down today's market, discussing the effects of war on the oil prices and demand, company buy outs and the rig count climbing. Tune in to hear what else the future holds. Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you download your podcasts.

Come on a chilling journey with “What the Frac?!” as we hear some spooky stories. Check out the latest episode to see what thrills JP, Tracey, and Matt have in store for us! Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you download your podcasts.

This week, the boys at BLPS talk shop about golf. Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you download your podcasts.

This week, we join JP Brown for a quick update on our ever-changing market. Oil pricing is trending up, OCTG pricing is trending down, and ongoing auto strike affects. Are we seeing the ending of the bottom? Find out here! Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you download your podcasts.

This week, we travel back to life before the internet. We looked into how our business was run, how the family spent time together and more. Join Steve and Gene as they discuss life without the internet. Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you download your podcasts.

Curious what's happening in the oil & gas market? This week on the latest episode of "I-dunno-bout-that" we join JP Brown and Steve Tait to figure out our industry's biggest questions. Like what you hear? Rate and review on Apple Podcast and subscribe wherever you download your podcasts.