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The Driller Newscast episode 150: The Exit Interview: The battle of Bron vs. Brock
Episode 150 – The Driller Newscast

The Battle of Bron vs. Brock: Talking Rigs, Regulations, and Real-Life Drilling Stories

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
July 1, 2025
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In The Driller Newscast #150, Brock Yordy celebrates a major milestone with a special episode that blends heartfelt storytelling with industry insight, with an appearance from his archnemesis, Bron.



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The Job Site Fit Check: Boots

Entry #1: Boot Battle – Are Your Soles Ready for the Site?
John Oldani
John Oldani
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
June 27, 2025
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If your feet aren’t working, you aren’t either. In water well and geothermal drilling, you need boots that do more than just exist—they need to perform. 


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Ask Brock: Why Do We Keep Talking About Water Laws?

Even If They Don’t Say "Groundwater"
John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 27, 2025
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The Driller will keep covering water legislation. Not because we’re repeating ourselves, but because the stakes keep getting higher. 


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East Texas at a Crossroads: Water, Lithium, and Energy Dependence

Two drilling projects, one region, and a growing chorus of concern over who profits and who pays the price.
John Oldani
John Oldani
June 26, 2025
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Halliburton will plan and design the first demonstration phase wells in GeoFrame Energy's geothermal and direct lithium extraction (DLE) project in East Texas


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Ask Brock: Is Support for Geothermal and Net Zero Bipartisan?

Geothermal energy sits at the crossroads of policy and progress
John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 20, 2025
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Ask Brock! Have a question for our beloved industry expert, Brock Yordy? Ask away. Drop a comment on this video below or reach out to us on social media.


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Ask Brock: Revitalizing the Drilling Industry

How to Recruit, Inspire, and Equip the Next Generation of Drill Professionals
John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 13, 2025
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Ask Brock! Have a question for our beloved industry expert, Brock Yordy? Ask away. Drop a comment on this video below or reach out to us on social media.


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The Driller Newscast episode 149: Hard Hats, Hot Topics, and Dad Jokes
Episode 149 – The Driller Newscast

Hard Hats, Hot Takes, and Dad Jokes: Drillers Talk Safety and Geothermal’s Future

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
June 11, 2025
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In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.


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The Driller Newscast episode 148 - The Big, Not-So-Beautiful Bill: How to Lose Clean Energy and Alienate the Planet
Episode 148 – The Driller Newscast

The Big, Not-So-Beautiful Bill: How to Lose Clean Energy and Alienate the Planet

John Oldani
John Oldani
Brock Yordy
Brock Yordy
J.J. Smith
May 28, 2025
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In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy dives into the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” making waves in Washington—legislation with major implications for the drilling, HVAC, and geothermal industries.


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Colorado River Basin in Crisis

Shrinking Snowpack and Reservoirs Threaten Water Supply
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 22, 2025
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A water crisis is tightening its grip on the Colorado River Basin, raising serious concerns for millions of residents, farmers, and ecosystems across the American West.


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Over One Thousand National Park Sites Open for Mining

Approval of Mojave Mine May Signal More Mineral Developments in Western Parks
John Oldani
John Oldani
May 16, 2025
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The situation is exacerbated by the fact that there is currently no National Park Service Director—or even a nominee—serving in the administration.



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