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The Driller Newscast

Business EN ↓ 161 episodes

Expert Brock Yordy delivers all the news you need to keep ahead in the drilling industry. Weekly updates for professionals in geotechnical, geothermal, cathodic, water well and other sectors of drilling, along with safety tips and interviews.

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Trench Fatalities in the News, Plus Tips for Hand Safety 13.05.2022

In episode 11 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy talks about recent trench-related fatalities in construction, then interviews Tom Howe of Western Michigan University’s Hydrogeology Field Course.

Growing Through a Generational Shift in Drilling, Trades 06.05.2022

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.

They All Want Management: Hiring Gen Z in Drilling, Trades 29.04.2022

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.

Plugging Orphan Wells, plus Recruiting New Hires 22.04.2022

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

OSHA, MSHA Fatalities in Construction and Drilling 15.04.2022

In episode 7, anchor Brock Yordy discusses the high number of OSHA and MSHA fatalities in the construction industry this year, and then interviews driller Jake Fletcher.

Global Water Disputes, Plus Driller Hearing Safety 08.04.2022

In episode 6, anchor Brock Yordy turns to international water disputes (and how they relate to disputes in the U.S.), discusses hearing safety for drillers and interviews Franklin Electric’s Greg Parker.

Getting to the Drilling Job, Plus Bottled Water News 01.04.2022

In episode 5 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy talks about safety before the job and the bottled water industry in the Great Lakes states, then interviews driller Mike Steffan of Steffan Well Drilling.

Lightning Safety for Drillers, Plus Thoughts on the EPA 25.03.2022

In this episode, anchor Brock Yordy talks about lightning safety policies, has (non-PFAS) updates on the EPA and interviews geologist Nancy Pasillas of Talon/LPE.

Emergency Action Plans, Plus News About PFAS 18.03.2022

This episode features emergency action plan tips for drilling companies, updates on PFAS and an interview with North Dakota driller Adam Sorenson of S&S Drilling. It’s episode 3 of our new weekly news program The Driller Newscast, with anchor and drilling expert Brock Yordy.

Hard Hats for Drillers, Plus Western Water Fights 11.03.2022

In episode 2 of our new weekly news program, anchor and drilling expert Brock Yordy has tips for hard hat safety, updates on western U.S. water rights fights, and an interview with driller, safety trainer and The Driller columnist Dave Bowers.

Trench Safety and an Update on Water Rights Battles 04.03.2022

Welcome to our first episode of The Driller Newscast. This new show features drilling expert Brock Yordy offering safety tips, and news important to drillers and the drilling industry. We’ll also include interviews with the hard-working people who keep us turning to the right.

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