Hydraulic modeling is an essential tool for drilling fluid engineering. Justin and Matt discuss aspects of hydraulic modeling tools and how they are used. 

Third-party labs have the potential to provide an outside perspective on testing accuracy and avoid bias. Justin and Matt talk about when they are brought into the conversation, run through a not-so-great situation, and what they hope collaboration can become. 

High fluid loss squeezes have specific properties to address challenging lost circulation events. Matt and Justin run through design - and the squeeze procedure.

There's been a lot going on in the news lately on the oil price. Justin and Matt talk about some of the factors impacting how oil and gas prices move as of late. 

Servicing the rig is one thing. Getting materials to and from the location at the right time is another. Justin and Matt discuss the logistical challenges surrounding drilling fluid logistics. 

Justin and Matt talk about the latest drivers of rig count and dig into a little philosophy on troubleshooting evidence.

Matt takes Justin through the third and final AADE paper about how high-powered magnets show there is a lot more metal in the mud than people might think - and where it comes from.