As drilling rigs wield more bit weight, higher cfms, drill pipe design has had to keep up.

Running a company, drilling or otherwise, it pays to be honest about weaknesses so you can get beyond them.

Understanding formation disruption, repair particularly critical on a newer, more powerful drill rig.

In episode 8, anchor Brock Yordy covers oil & gas well abandonment in Kentucky and talks to driller Robert Coon.

Columnist John Schmitt talks dart, flat-bottom and other bailers used in a cable-tool drilling program.

Looking for reading material? On episode 158 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy has book recommendations.

In episode 43, the hosts talk to Cameron Fox of Fox Custom Home Builders about hiring drilling companies.

Tips for getting drill teams, projects back on track after weak leadership leaves them faltering.

On this episode, host Brock Yordy talks getting geothermal installs and grouting right. It’s Ask Brock 157.

In episode 6, we cover international water disputes and their parallels to the U.S., plus hearing safety for drillers.