DRILLERCAST & TheDriller.com Newscast Replays

In this pre-Thanksgiving special, Brock and Dave kick things off with lighthearted banter about the trials of coaching youth basketball and the realities of sports parenting . The conversation soon pivots to a deep dive into the history of American labor. Dave recounts his father’s experience during the post-war industrial boom—specifically how Caterpillar once hired 7,000 people in a single week—...

The Driller Honors Veterans working in geothermal.   In EP 153, we explore the powerful connection between military service and the geothermal industry. Special Guest Nick Fry, a U.S. Army veteran and now a leading geothermal consultant, discusses how his experience on deployment shaped his understanding of energy security. He explains how military leadership and experience managing uncertainty ar...

  What's truly "spooky" this Halloween? The unprecedented demand for drilling professionals! In Episode 3 of The Drillercast, hosts Brock and Dave discuss the industry's workforce "nightmare", from record-breaking apprentice classes to new legislative support. Fitting the holiday, they analyze the drilling inaccuracies in the blockbuster Armageddon . While the movie&a...

New Episodes Alert!  The average water well company employs 4.4 employees. Have you worked with a .4 employee? This episode of the Driller Podcast offers an insightful look into the current landscape of the drilling industry. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a skilled, well-compensated workforce, underscoring that training and development are essential for achieving long-term business s...

Episode 1 - 2025 - Join hosts Dave and Brock as they kick off the new season with a bang, tackling one of the most debated topics in the industry: safety helmets. They dive into a heated discussion about why it's time to ditch the old hard hats and embrace new technology. Dave shares a powerful personal story about how a hard hat saved his son from a serious drilling accident. They also explo...

In this Breaking News Clip, Brock talks about the May 25, 2023, determination by the Supreme Court to side with the Sacketts and slow to go further by calling the 2022 WOTUS rules inconsistent and overreaching.  If you enjoy this short, go to TheDriller.com - The Driller Newscast.  EP 64 will be exclusively about the Sackets vs. The EPA. 

In episode 19, anchor Brock Yordy runs down the importance of sunblock to your safety arsenal, then interviews National Ground Water Association (NGWA) President Brian Snelton about education and serving the industry.

Brock and Dave Talk - Suicide awareness and prevention.  Drilling Geothermal and CDL requirements. 

In EP 21 Replay we wrap up our talk with geothermal industry expert Garen Ewbank expects big things for geothermal soon as New York and other states push to reduce their carbon footprints.

In episode 20, anchor Brock Yordy talks to geothermal industry experts Garen Ewbank of Ewbank Geo Testing and Jay Egg of Egg Geo. In this week’s safety segment, we remind equipment operators of the risks of working alone on a job site. To hear the latest episode of TheDriller.com Newscast go to the Driller Website to https://www.thedriller.com/articles/topic/10112?page=1

In episode 8, anchor Brock Yordy gets into the important topics of plugging orphan oil & gas wells and recruiting new hires, and then interviews driller Robert Coon.

In episode 9, anchor Brock Yordy gets in-depth on the “entitled” reputation of generation Z, and then interviews driller Dwayne Graff of Well Initiatives Limited.

In episode 10, anchor Brock Yordy wraps up his three-part series on bringing younger generations into drilling and construction, then interviews professor Jim Smith of Ontario’s Fleming College.

In the first episode of season 3 Brock and Dave talk about what it takes to retain new hires and give them milestones.  

In the final episode of the year, Brock and Dave talk about expectations of 2022, Training for the infrastructure bill, well design versus pipelines, and what meaningful change do we want to see in 2022. 

In this episode, Brock and Dave talk about safety, OSHA regulations, Fall Protection, and Christmas. 

Brock and Dave talk about the great resignation and the value of the team.  It's all about our people. 

Brock and Dave make a friendly wager on college football that turns the Podcast into a who can stump who in drilling questions.  

In episode 12 Brock and Dave discuss the August Hiatus.  Next, they talk about the purpose of Labor Day and developing work culture. 

In this episode, Dave and Brock discuss the importance of evaluating everything that can impact a project before it starts. 

Brock, Dave, and Jake cheers Driller Dads and the industry.  

In season 2 Episode 8 Dave and Brock discuss qualifying candidates for drilling companies and what it takes to retain future candidates. 

Find new episodes at Leaders Drink Last on any podcast platform.  In Episode 1 - Jacob Fletcher and Brock Yordy discuss leadership from their first job and beyond.  The discussion further expands into leadership experience from the field.  https://leadersdrinklast.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761842

Brock and Dave welcome instructor Tom Howe from Western Michigan University to discuss Drilling Field Camp at Western Michigan University.  

When do you make a change on a problem project?  Brock and Dave discuss when to make a change and why.