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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 drilli... more
FAQs about The Driller Newscast:How many episodes does The Driller Newscast have?The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.
March 15, 2024Budgets, Boxing, and Mental Health Awareness in DrillingIn Episode 101, Brock Yordy discusses the importance of mental health safety in construction. In news, Yordy discusses the proposed EPA budget for 2024 and its impact on groundwater with insights from Washington Correspondent JJ Smith. The Newscast Feature is an interview with Team Borehole Solutions on drilling across the pond in the United Kingdom. John and Ervin talk about how they got into the drilling industry, handling disgruntled employees, drilling in tight locations, and the value of sonic drilling.This editorial podcast is brought to you by:...more37minPlay
March 08, 2024Keepin’ it 100: New Faces at The Driller, Big Ideas, and a Legacy to Boot!In episode 100, Brock introduces two new members of The Driller Team. Up first is JJ Smith, The Driller's first Washington correspondent. Brock and JJ discuss the importance of the drilling industry being current on changing policies and court decisions in Washington, DC. Episode 100 features The Driller's new editor-in-chief, Sammy Hager. We learn about our editor's rich history in news and storytelling and what Sammy has in store for the future of The Driller's content....more30minPlay
March 01, 2024Drillers Sharing Knowledge While Developing TogetherIn this week's episode, Brock Yordy covers the expansion of EPA's water technical assistance program to help more communities access historic federal infrastructure funding. Episode 99's feature is on the success, collaboration, and camaraderie found at our state groundwater association conferences. The feature closes with an interview with David Baker of Apex Drilling....more40minPlay
February 23, 2024Red Tape & Caution Tape: Unintended Consequences of Regulations on DrillingIn Episode 98, the Newscast covers common sense reform of Clean Water Act Permitting and OSHA investigations of 2023 construction fatalities. Brock starts with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman outlining Clean Water Act reform to create a fair, transparent process. This week's feature outlines four 2023 OSHA construction fatalities investigations and their relation to daily operations in the drilling industry. This editorial podcast is brought to you by:...more33minPlay
February 15, 2024Decarb Collaboration Turned to Sustainable Action!In Episode 97, the Newscast covers creating collaboration amongst real estate owners, utilities, engineers, drillers, technology and financiers. to reach decarbonization goals.This editorial podcast is brought to you by:...more36minPlay
February 10, 2024Unprecedented water ruling and recruiting by the EPAIn episode 96 of The Driller Newscast, anchor, Brock Yordy, celebrates the EPAs next generation workforce initiative. Next the newscast highlights the DoE, HUD, and EPA as they seek data from utilities on energy and water consumption to eliminate barriers for making multifamily homes more energy efficient. Episode 96’s feature is on the lifecycle of water and environmental policy – from incident to decision making, featuring the Nevada’s Supreme Court ruling that connects surface water and groundwater basins....more30minPlay
February 02, 2024Climate Change Impacts Groundwater, Geothermal, & GroundhogsIn episode 95 of The Driller Newscast, anchor, Brock Yordy, covers February safety topics of Burn Awareness Week and OSHA’s invitation to attend February 21-22 construction safety and heath meetings. Next in the news we cover EPA enforcement of water pollution in Idaho and the latest 2024 climate change data impacts to weather and water. Episode 95 feature is on driller’s capacity to help reverse climate impacts through drilling....more33minPlay
January 26, 2024Winter Weather Safety & What to Know About Drilling for GSHPIn this week’s news, Brock Yordy talks about the importance of cold weather safety. Episode 94 features an open discussion between drill trainers Brock Yordy & Dave Bowers on what it takes to be successful in drilling boreholes for ground source heat pumps....more31minPlay
January 19, 2024Newscast Episode 93: Saying Goodbye to Industry IconsIn this week's news, Brock Yordy outlines the latest funding for orphan wells in Texas. Next he targets PFAS exposure with a proposed bipartisan law to compensate US troops exposed to PFAS. Brock wraps up the newscast by honoring Jerry Sherman, drilling rig icon, and Frank Canon, legendary Godfather of HDD Drilling Fluids....more29minPlay
January 12, 2024PAC Polymers and Well Construction: In Depth with Edd SchofieldIn this episode, host Brock Yordy rolls out a sequel to the interview with well guru Edd Schofield, regional sales manager for Johnson Screens, recorded for Driller Newscast 83, Scary Wells from Hell (and What You Can Do). In this segment, they get deep on PAC polymers and well construction. Come for the expert knowledge on groundwater wells, stay for the deep perspective on the industry....more35minPlay
FAQs about The Driller Newscast:How many episodes does The Driller Newscast have?The podcast currently has 151 episodes available.