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, and give our picks for who will be standing at the top when the season is over.

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 turn ideas and plans into successful projects.

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 and radical service.

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 up a chair, grab a plate, and enjoy the laughs.

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.