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Ask Brock: How to Keep Clean in an Urban Drilling Environment

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Got a question for the next installment of Ask Brock? And stay tuned for more - every week.

Ask Brock: How Do We Stay Safe When the Job Never Cools Off?

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:30:00 -0400

Welcome back to Ask Brock, the series where we tackle the toughest—and sometimes sweatiest—questions facing drillers today.

Ask Brock: What’s Your Greatest Concern for the Drilling Industry?

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Drillers are not just machine operators. They’re the ones trusted to slice into the earth, find the aquifer, and deliver water to families and communities.

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

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Driller will keep covering water legislation. Not because we’re repeating ourselves, but because the stakes keep getting higher.

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

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Ask Brock: Revitalizing the Drilling Industry

johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

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.

Beat the Heat in Myrtle Beach: A Special Message From Brock Yordy

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In this edition of Ask Brock, we talk about heat safety at South Atlantic Jubilee and how to stay cool even in hot and humid climates!

Ask Brock Signs Off for 2023, Welcomes 2024

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Host Brock Yordy gives drilling, groundwater pros three things to think about going into the New Year.

Ask Brock, The Driller Team Offer Holiday Greetings

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

In this special holiday edition, meet some of our behind-the-scenes team. It’s Ask Brock episode 239.

Is Santa Bringing a New Drill Rig for Christmas?

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:30:00 -0500

Of course, host Brock Yordy can put in a good word for you with the Big Guy. Now, let’s dream about that rig.

What is Ask Brock Thankful For?

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Host Brock Yordy and The Driller reflect on what keeps us going: serving a groundwater and drilling audience.

The Driller, Ask Brock Celebrate the Vets Out There

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Can we pause for a minute and salute the folks who serve the country? It’s Ask Brock 236.

When a Regulator Questions Your Drilling Qualifications

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 12:40:00 -0400

Ever had your driller cred questioned by a regulator? We have guidance. It’s Ask Brock 235.

Ask Brock Haunts Your Nightmares at the Clown Motel

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Roving host Brock Yordy stops over in Tonopah, Nevada, at the world famous Clown Motel. It’s Ask Brock 234.

My Hydrocyclones Keep Plugging while Drilling. Help!

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Roping, plugging and other four-letter words when it comes to cones in a drilling program. It’s Ask Brock 233.

Is There a Place for Cable Tool in Today’s Drilling Industry?

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Newer methods may not necessarily improve some aspects of a drill program, like development. It’s Ask Brock 232.

What’s the Minimum PSI for Borehole Stability in Mud Rotary?

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Mud rotary drillers want a good, stable borehole, but what’s a good psi to accomplish that? It’s Ask Brock 231.

How Do I Get my Son to Join Me in the Drilling Industry?

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

You built a great drilling business, but how to convince your kids it’s their birthright? It’s Ask Brock 230.

Structuring Roles, Responsibilities for Driller Assistants

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:30:00 -0400

What does the path to driller look like for new drilling assistants at your company? It’s Ask Brock 229.

Writing Job Descriptions to Lure New Drilling Hires

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

How do you a realistic and enticing, yet aspirational, picture for prospective employees? It’s Ask Brock 228.

Looking at a Geothermal Grouting System? Hear Us Out

questions@askbrock.com (Brock Yordy) — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400

This week, our host talks considerations for geothermal grout plants. It’s Ask Brock 227.

Is Support for Geothermal and Net Zero Bipartisan?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Making ground-source heat pumps a national priority gets us closer to a zero-carbon future. It’s Ask Brock 226.

How Fast Can You Drill a Borehole?

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:45:40 -0400

Speed is good, not at the expense of hole cleaning and product insertion or extraction. It’s Ask Brock 225.

Can I Still ‘Land Farm’ Drilling Fluids and Cuttings?

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Spreading cuttings on the surface used to be more acceptable. Today, it depends. It’s Ask Brock 224.

When Logging a Drilled Hole, What’s a ‘Significant’ Change?

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Log significant changes we’re told, but what does “significant” mean when logging a hole? It’s Ask Brock 223.

What Red Flags to Look for on a Big Geothermal Project

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Host Brock Yordy, at the 2023 South Atlantic Jubilee, takes a question on geothermal. It’s Ask Brock 222.

South Atlantic Jubilee: An Event for Families

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

We discuss the drilling and groundwater show’s family reputation and offerings. And camels. It’s Ask Brock 221.

Setting the Safety Example for the Next Generation

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:30:00 -0400

Host Brock Yordy welcomes a guest to talk about setting a safety example for young people. It’s Ask Brock 220.

Testing Sand Content for Well Development

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:30:00 -0400

What’s the best way to test for sand during well development? Host Brock Yordy gets granular. It’s Ask Brock 219.

Isn’t Your Emerging Drillers Series Discrimination?

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Host Brock Yordy answers a question about our focus on a new generation of workers. It’s Ask Brock 218.