Welcome to another episode of the Nerdin' Out with Cold Bore. This time, Craig and Derek sit down with Josh Gray from Stage Completions—a guy who’s seen it all, from sub-zero rig runs to cutting-edge frac design.In this wide-ranging, hilarious, and genuinely insightful episode, Josh breaks down what makes Stage’s “interventionless” completions system different, shares metallurgy wisdom only a true nerd would know, and reflects on how rig life shaped his approach to the business. Whether you’re deep in the world of wellbore design or just love a good story about getting lost on your way to Fort Liard, this one’s for you.With over a decade of hands-on experience in the oilfield, Josh Gray brings a unique blend of field savvy, technical knowledge, and sharp wit to the table. Having worked the rigs himself before stepping into the business development side at Stage Completions, Josh understands the complexities of the energy sector from both the boots-on-ground and boardroom perspectives. Passionate about metallurgy, completions design, and tech integration, Josh is known for bridging innovation with real-world application. Off the rig, you’ll find him nerding out on steel grades or navigating the wilds of AI articles and memes.⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The Role of AI in Energy00:20 – Welcome to the Show + Guest Intro01:00 – Josh Gray’s Background at Stage Completions01:30 – How Interventionless Completions Work03:00 – Plug & Perf vs. Stage System: Industry Trends05:00 – Tech Hurdles and Innovation in Canada vs. U.S.06:00 – Metallurgy and Material Science in Completions10:00 – Life in the Oilfield: Rig Stories & Field Lessons17:00 – Builder.AI: A Case of Fake AI and Investor Hype21:00 – Can AI Predict Frac Performance?24:00 – Will AI Replace Experience in the Field?27:00 – The Promise and Limits of AI in Fracturing29:00 – Cold Bore’s Sonic System & Real-Time Downhole Data32:00 – U-Turn Wells & Advanced Drilling Techniques35:00 – Final Thoughts & Podcast OutroLearn more about us👇Website: https://www.coldboretechnology.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldboretech/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColdBoreTech/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cold-bore-technology/mycompany/