We drill a lot of laterals, but what about drilling more than one lateral from the same central wellbore? Justin and Matt discuss the different types and a few considerations that make multilaterals simple - or very complex. 

Field trials are just what they sound like - trials. What are some ways to make sure they are as insightful as possible when you're seeing something go downhole for the first time?

Listener request: What does it take to be successful in mud school? Justin and Matt compare their experiences, the challenges, and what to take away from this essential training course for mud engineers.

For the last of this series, we'll run through the common contaminants for oil- and synthetic-based drilling fluids.

Continuing our series on contamination and treatment, Justin and Matt run through some more common contaminants and treatment methods for water-based muds.

Justin and Matt start a short series on contaminants and treatment, starting with acid gases in water-based muds.

Justin and Matt talk about the dynamics between the operator, the mud company, the office, and the field. Like any relationship, it's complicated!

How high is too high for a pH? Justin and Matt break down what pH is, how it impacts drilling, and the added risk of going too high in some situations.

A listener was reaching the breaking point on mud weight. With all those solids, how does one get a 600 rev/min reading? Justin and Matt talk viscometers and how to get readings outside standard ranges. 

It seems simple enough - is it dispersed or not? Justin and Matt discuss non-dispersed and dispersed systems - and what lies in between.