Dive into the world of offshore and now onshore life with Matty as he share's captivating stories from his travels. From unexpected conditions in Nigeria to the camaraderie on the rigs, this episode offers a glimpse into the highs and lows of working offshore. Matty tried his best the whole episode to not say who he worked for but slipped up, hence the high pitch edit. It's a episode filled with laughter, stories, and unforgettable memories.

Join Me and James as we dive into the highs and lows of offshore work, sharing candid stories from our time in the industry. From the challenges of working in remote locations to the camaraderie and unique experiences that come with the job, this episode offers a raw and insightful look into the life of offshore and contracting. Whether you're in the industry or just curious about life offshore, this conversation is sure to entertain and inform.

This week we delve into the extraordinary journey of Nayrim Buchan, a pioneering engineer who navigated the male-dominated oil and gas industry. From her early days in Venezuela to working on international projects, Nayrim shares her experiences of overcoming challenges, embracing diversity, and the importance of adaptability in a rapidly changing energy landscape. Discover her insights on the energy transition, and the future of sustainable energy solutions. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights resilience, innovation, and the power of embracing change.

For the 20th episode, I brought back the man who helped kick all this off. Chris Akehurst was the first guest on the podcast, the original guinea pig when none of this was really figured out.

We look back on how far things have come since that first recording and dig into everything from how the wind industry has changed to what life offshore really takes out of you.

Chris also shares stories from his time working in Asia, lessons he learned the hard way, and what balance actually looks like when your job is thousands of miles from home. It is honest, funny, and a reminder of why these conversations matter.

In this final part of the trilogy, Joe Leather sits down with George Highmoor to reflect on the highs and lows of a life spent in the oil industry.

From close calls and hard lessons to the unlikely road to writing a memoir, George shares what really stuck with him after decades offshore. It is a conversation about instinct, survival, and the kind of insight that only comes with time.

The stories behind the stories come out here. Raw, honest, and with a bit of that dry humour George does so well.

In this second part of my conversation with Leo Lindner, we go deeper into the night that changed offshore forever. Leo was there on the Deepwater Horizon when the unthinkable happened. In this episode, he shares more of what it was really like in the hours after the blowout the chaos, the impossible decisions, and the moments that still stay with him. We also spoke about: • What recovery looked like in the days and months that followed • How surviving an event like this changes your perspective on work, life, and everything in between • The impact on families and communities connected to the rig • Why Leo chooses to speak about these events when so many prefer silence It is rare to hear this level of honesty and detail about a disaster that has shaped modern offshore culture. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to be inside history as it unfolds, Leo’s account is as close as you will get.

In this episode, I sit down with Dik Barton a man whose career has taken him to the very edge of human exploration and the heart of offshore safety.

Dik has made an astonishing 22 dives down to the wreck of the Titanic, seen first-hand what most of us only glimpse in documentaries, and led safety operations in some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth.

We spoke about:

• What it feels like to be over two miles under the Atlantic staring at history • How the discipline and mindset needed in those depths translates to leadership offshore • His candid thoughts on the Titan sub disaster and why these stories resonate far beyond the industry • The evolution of safety culture and what still needs to change

It is not often you meet someone who has balanced adventure, risk, and responsibility on such a scale. Dik’s insights are a reminder of how far we have come in safety and how far there is still to go.

Part 2 of the Joe Meanen re-release, marking 37 years since Piper Alpha.

Joe talks us through the more of the night of the disaster.

This episode is for the 167 men who never made it home.

This episode is being re-released to mark 37 years since the Piper Alpha disaster.

Joe Meanen was one of the 61 men who survived.

In Part 1, he talks about life before Piper.

Leo Lindner was on Deepwater Horizon

In Part 1 of this conversation, Leo walks us through his life offshore

We talk about the job

Including the cracks that were there long before anything exploded

This is Part 1 of a two part series