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]]> https://www.thedriller.com/rss/10112 en-us Geothermal's Future: Drillers Saving Water johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Breaking down the opportunities of geothermal from water conservation to a workforce opening new doors to lead the geothermal movement.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93869 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93869-geothermals-future-drillers-saving-water NY-GEO 2026: The Sessions, Speakers and Geothermal Momentum johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Episode 158 of The Driller Newscast brings host Brock Yordy together with geothermal advocate John Ciovacco to unpack the biggest conversations coming out of the NY-GEO conference.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93861 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93861-ny-geo-2026-the-sessions-speakers-and-geothermal-momentum From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93843 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93843-from-olympic-water-strain-to-the-does-energy-shakeup From Textbooks to the Boreholes johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) In Episode 156 of The Driller Newscast, host Brock Yordy sits down with Dan Sergison, Geothermal Discipline Manager at Salas O'Brien, to explore how the geothermal industry can better bridge the critical gap between engineering design and field execution.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93802 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93802-from-textbooks-to-the-boreholes Festivus, the True Drilling Holiday johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) In the final Driller Newscast of 2025, Brock Yordy brings Festivus to the jobsite — no tinsel on the derrick, just grit, steel, and teamwork.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93777 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:20:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93777-festivus-the-true-drilling-holiday Beyond the MOS: The Hidden Project Management Power of Military Veterans johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy connects global climate urgency with real-world infrastructure work, and also sits down with retired Army National Guard sergeant Shane Banks

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93717 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93717-beyond-the-mos-the-hidden-project-management-power-of-military-veterans Boots on the Ground to Loops in the Ground: A Veteran's Geothermal Career johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Discover how military veterans are bringing mission-driven leadership and energy security expertise to the forefront of the geothermal industry. Featuring: Nick Fry, U.S. Army veteran and geothermal consultant.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93696 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93696-boots-on-the-ground-to-loops-in-the-ground-a-veterans-geothermal-career How Geothermal Energy is Driving the Clean Energy Transition - with Ontario's Paul Frith johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) With the right investment and awareness, geothermal energy could become a cornerstone of sustainable heating and cooling worldwide — The Driller's conversation with Paul Frith.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93684 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93684-how-geothermal-energy-is-driving-the-clean-energy-transition-with-ontarios-paul-frith End of Summer Heatwaves, Drought Battles, and What The Driller's Been Up To johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Episode 151 of The Driller Newscast blends boots-on-the-ground experience with critical commentary on America’s summer drought patterns and what they mean for the future of water access.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93572 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93572-end-of-summer-heatwaves-drought-battles-and-what-the-drillers-been-up-to The Battle of Bron vs. Brock: Talking Rigs, Regulations, and Real-Life Drilling Stories johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) 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.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93502 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93502-the-battle-of-bron-vs-brock-talking-rigs-regulations-and-real-life-drilling-stories Hard Hats, Hot Takes, and Dad Jokes: Drillers Talk Safety and Geothermal’s Future johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93473 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93473-hard-hats-hot-takes-and-dad-jokes-drillers-talk-safety-and-geothermals-future The Big, Not-So-Beautiful Bill: How to Lose Clean Energy and Alienate the Planet johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) 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.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93449 Wed, 28 May 2025 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93449-the-big-not-so-beautiful-bill-how-to-lose-clean-energy-and-alienate-the-planet NY-GEO Recruits Global Geothermal Experts to Share Knowledge John Ciovacco and Brock Yordy discuss NY-GEO 2025 sessions and global geothermal perspectives.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93387 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:15:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93387-ny-geo-recruits-global-geothermal-experts-to-share-knowledge New York Geo Talks 2025 Conference with Hands-on Driller Education johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Executive Director, Christine Hoffer, joins Brock Yordy to talk NY-GEO 2025 in Saratoga Springs, New York. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93359 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93359-new-york-geo-talks-2025-conference-with-hands-on-driller-education Finding 21st-Century Drillers The rising demand for drillers and where to find them.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93329 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93329-finding-21st-century-drillers Applying Coiled Tubing Technology to Ground-Source Geothermal  Soren Soe, Rig Developer, discusses the advantages of utilizing Coiled Tube Drilling.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93322 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93322-applying-coiled-tubing-technology-to-ground-source-geothermal Transcript | Global Influences on Drilling Technology Progress A 21st Century Approach to developing new drilling technology



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93296 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93296-transcript-global-influences-on-drilling-technology-progress Newscast transcript Global Influences on Drilling Technology Progress A 21st Century Approach to developing new drilling technology.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93295 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93295-global-influences-on-drilling-technology-progress Transcript | Unleashing American Drillers America's drilling initiative to responsibly drill, define, and develop North America's critical natural resources.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93283 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93283-transcript-unleashing-american-drillers Newscast transcript Unleashing American Drillers America's drilling initiative to responsibly drill, define, and develop North America's critical natural resources. 



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93282 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93282-unleashing-american-drillers Transcript | Leading Civilization Requires Water, Fossil Fuels, & Minerals Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth. 



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93271 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93271-transcript-leading-civilization-requires-water-fossil-fuels-and-minerals Newscast transcript Leading Civilization Requires Water, Fossil Fuels, & Minerals Control of a nation's natural resources is vital to sustaining growth. 



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93270 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93270-leading-civilization-requires-water-fossil-fuels-and-minerals Transcript | Securing Groundwater & Drilling Professionals' Future Discover the link between groundwater and surface water, and learn about OSHA's efforts to reduce worker fatalities , and a heartfelt chat on fatherhood and drill crew management.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93267 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93267-transcript-securing-groundwater-and-drilling-professionals-future Newscast transcript Securing Groundwater & Drilling Professionals' Future In episode 140 of The Driller Newscast, anchor Brock Yordy drills into the future of the drilling industry. 



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93266 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93266-securing-groundwater-and-drilling-professionals-future Transcript | Fatherhood & Drilling, Surface Water & Groundwater, Groundwater Security Discover the link between groundwater and surface water, and learn about OSHA's efforts to reduce worker fatalities , and a heartfelt chat on fatherhood and drill crew management.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93259 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93259-transcript-fatherhood-and-drilling-surface-water-and-groundwater-groundwater-security Newscast transcript Fatherhood & Drilling, Surface Water & Groundwater, Groundwater Security Discover the link between groundwater and surface water, and learn about OSHA's efforts to reduce worker fatalities, and a heartfelt chat on fatherhood and drill crew management.


]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93258 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93258-fatherhood-and-drilling-surface-water-and-groundwater-groundwater-security Transcript | The Driller's Well Completion Report of 2024 The Driller Newscast episode 138 recaps important conversation at Groundwater Week.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93250 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93250-transcript-the-drillers-well-completion-report-of-2024 Newscast transcript The Driller's Well Completion Report of 2024 The Driller Newscast episode 138 recaps important conversation at Groundwater Week.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93249 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93249-the-drillers-well-completion-report-of-2024 Transcript | Private Water Well Insights What does the drilling industry mean to you? Join Brock Yordy alongside long-time industry professionals Robert Meyer and Dave Bowers as they discuss the importance of our industry and what we can do to ensure success.



]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93246 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93246-transcript-private-water-well-insights Newscast transcript Private Water Well Insights How does significant weather impact water wells? Join Brock Yordy alongside Margret Martins from the Water Systems Council as they talk about Hurricane Helene's impact on water wells and discuss the state of the water well industry.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93245 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93245-private-water-well-insights