https://www.thedriller.com/media/podcasts/10200-drillercast-the-brock-dave-show.rss en-us © 2026 The Driller webadmin@bnpmedia.com www.thedriller.com   DRILLERcast from The Driller brings you conversations with the people shaping the drilling industry – from water well and geothermal to geotechnical, environmental, mining, foundations, and beyond. Hosts and drill trainers Dave Bowers and Brock Yordy sit down with experts, mentors, and hands-on drillers to talk training, safety, operations, technology, and innovation. Whether you’re on the jobsite or in the office, DRILLERcast delivers insights that keep the drilling industry moving forward. https://www.thedriller.com/media/podcasts/10200-drillercast-the-brock-dave-show.rss www.thedriller.com:269 In this pre-Thanksgiving special, Brock and Dave kick things off with lighthearted banter about the trials of coaching youth basketball and the realities of sports parenting. The conversation soon pivots to a deep dive into the history of American labor. Dave recounts his father’s experience during the post-war industrial boom—specifically how Caterpillar once hired 7,000 people in a single week—and contrasts that era with the difficulties of today’s automated hiring landscape. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:49:06 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.thedriller.com/ext/resources/podcasts/drillercast/2025/drillercast4.mp3 55:00 www.thedriller.com:268 What's truly "spooky" this Halloween? The unprecedented demand for drilling professionals! In Episode 3 of The DRILLERcast, hosts Brock and Dave discuss the industry's workforce "nightmare", from record-breaking apprentice classes to new legislative support. Fitting the holiday, they analyze the drilling inaccuracies in the blockbuster Armageddon. While the movie's physics are a "nightmare", the hosts agree with its core premise: it's easier to teach a driller to be an astronaut than an astronaut to be a driller. Why? Because drilling is more than a procedure; it's a "science and an art", requiring microsecond adjustments and a feel that takes years to develop. Listen to the full episode to hear why the skills of a driller are truly out of this world. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:48:45 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.thedriller.com/ext/resources/podcasts/drillercast/2025/drillercast3.mp3 1:14:07 www.thedriller.com:267 The average water well company employs 4.4 employees. Have you worked with a .4 employee? This episode of the Driller Podcast offers an insightful look into the current landscape of the drilling industry. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a skilled, well-compensated workforce, underscoring that training and development are essential for achieving long-term business success and profitability. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:55:18 -0500 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.thedriller.com/ext/resources/podcasts/drillercast/2025/drillercast2.mp3 1:03:33 www.thedriller.com:263 Join hosts Dave and Brock as they kick off the new season with a bang, tackling one of the most debated topics in the industry: safety helmets. They dive into a heated discussion about why it's time to ditch the old hard hats and embrace new technology. Dave shares a powerful personal story about how a hard hat saved his son from a serious drilling accident. They also explore why the industry resists change and how it can lead to more profitability. Tune in to this and all future episodes on thedriller.com to find out how you can contribute to the conversation. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:57:47 -0400 https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.thedriller.com/ext/resources/podcasts/drillercast/2025/Brock--Dave-Episode-1-2025-Final-(1).mp3 51:51