In episode 59 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy walks us through options the Department of Interior recently presented to Colorado River Compact states. In our safety segment, we talk about mental health for drilling and other construction professionals.

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 arch nemesis, Bron. This episode is a boxing match of an interview between Brock and “Bron,” a Ron Burgundy-style character with flair and plenty of sass. But in between the laughs and jabs, Brock shares his most memorable day drilling, unpacks the critical need for better water oversight, and delivers a passionate take on how the loss of clean energy tax credits could stall progress for geothermal and water well contractors. It’s part history lesson, part call to action—and all heart.

In The Driller Newscast #149, Brock Yordy dives into the vital topics of employee engagement and job site safety—two pillars of a productive and thriving workforce. He discusses how building a culture of communication and accountability can drive performance and reduce risks in the field. The featured interview spotlights Paul Firth, the OGA Board Convention Chair, who shares insights on the evolving geothermal landscape in Canada. Their conversation explores the environmental and economic benefits of geothermal energy, with a focus on embodied carbon and the importance of cross-industry collaboration. As the episode wraps, Brock offers a heartfelt toast to all the hardworking dads out there in celebration of Father’s Day.

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.

In Episode 147 of The Driller Newscast, host Brock Yordy welcomes John Ciovacco, president of Aztech Geothermal and co-chair of the NY-GEO Conference, for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of geothermal energy—and why NY-GEO 2025 might be the most ambitious edition yet.

In this episode of The Driller Newscast, host Brock Yordy is joined by Christine Hoffer, Executive Director of the New York Geothermal Energy Organization (NY-GEO), to give you an exclusive inside look at the upcoming 2024 NY-GEO Conference happening April 22–24 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Episode 145 of The Driller Newscast discusses the urgent need for more drillers, breaking down industry workforce statistics and highlighting the growing demand for skilled professionals.