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   1. Ep028 – Hobbs Sun Newspaper Interviews "Oilfield Talk"

   Andy Brosig, Senior Reporter / PhotographerWhile attending New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) to learn about their Lease Pumper Program, someone (unbeknownst to Me) contacted the Hobbs Sun Newspaper about possibly doing an interview with me.In walks Mr. Andy with his large DSL Camera hung around his neck and notepad in hand.  Exactly what you would expect from a news man.We both recorded His interview of me… that resulted in a Front Page article for Oilfield Talk (a first!).Hope you enjoy learning

   Apr 30,2024 23:00
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   2. Ep027 – Part 2 - Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX – Mariachi Music

   ‘umble, Texas…  don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent.Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…www.GoodOilDays.comThe Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for ano

   Apr 22,2024 01:00:00
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   3. Ep026 – Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX

   ‘umble, Texas…  don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent.Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment…www.GoodOilDays.comThe Good Oil Days Festival was created to celebrate Humble’s rich history in the oil industry, as well as to bring business into the ‘hub’ of the city. It’s one of the biggest events of the Northeast area of Houston where family and small businesses are joined together.Whether this is your first time or you’re returning for ano

   Apr 14,2024 53:00
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   4. Ep025 - Colton Wiemers - Full Interview - RIOT SCADA

   Colton Wiemers VP of Business Development                https://www.riotscada.comWith a decade of experience in Oil and Gas, Colton has worked in the transportation, chemical and software industries. Colton leads the Business Development team and Account Managers. He is focused on providing companies with the expertise needed to maximize their assets in the field. RIOT’s fully customizable Global Dashboard gives you quick and intuitive insight into your operations, giving you the power to make

   Mar 29,2024 30:00
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   5. Ep024 - R I F - Reduction in Force & HiRE at www.LAworks.net

   R I F or Reduction in Force is just another way to say you are / have been “Laid Off” where the end result is, you are Unemployed and without a Job.This is what happened to me last Wednesday…I got “The Call” we all dread on the 6th of March, 2024… after almost 27 years with the same company… ‘Your Services Are No Longer Required’.Quite the Gut-Punch… and felt like my feet were swept right out from under me… I wasn’t expecting it. We knew people were going to be let go, but I had been told that I

   Mar 15,2024 18:00
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   6. Ep023 – BONUS – Kelly Tooker, 1st Interview – Director of Oil & Gas Technology and “Drone Master” at NMJC

   This is was my first attempt to interview Mr. Kelly Tooker… but due to technical difficulties (memory card was full)… it stopped only 20 minutes into the interview and we didn’t know it… we kept talking for more than an hour.A lot of great content was lost but we did our best to reproduce the interview that you heard in “Ep019 - NMJC - Hobbs NM “Even though this is a short episode, Mr. Kelly keeps us informed and entertained… Hope you enjoy this BONUS Episode!Please Share and Follow our Oilfield

   Mar 02,2024 22:52
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   7. Ep022 – Dennis Holmberg - New Horizons Foundation – “Shark Tank”

   Based in the Permian Basin–in the heart of the EnergyPlex–NHF (New Horizons Foundation) is working with Industry Partners, Federal Laboratories and Companies around the world; assisting the private sector to drive innovation throughout the Permian Basin.New Horizons Foundation assists in developing new ideas by working with entrepreneurs and inventors to turn their ideas into reality.  Contact NHF for information on upcoming Inventors Forums that bring experts in the areas of patent law, intelle

   Mar 01,2024 21:25
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   8. Ep021 – BONUS – Don Harmon NMJC Instructor, Teaching ‘Lease Pumper’ – “Small Adjustments Make Big Changes”

   Don teaches the Class… “Nothing is more important than YOUR LIFE!”…  “Safety is in YOUR HANDS” and “I Kill You Here, So You DON’T Get Killed Out There!”Today’s BONUS Episode takes you to the Training Grounds where Don Harmon is teaching the ‘hands on’ portion of the - “Lease Pumper” course.You get to experience the enthusiasm of both Don and the Students as he walks them through… step-by-step diagnostics of oil and gas wells as well as what to do when they have a problem in order for them to lea

   Feb 17,2024 49:10
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   9. Ep020 - Don Harmon NMJC Instructor Interview

   Don Harmon is teaching the ‘hands-on’ training at the NMJC Oil and Gas Training Program - “Lease Pumper” course; and what an outstanding teacher he is!He gives the students of the “Lease Pumper” course solid foundation to start their career because of his firsthand experience doing the job since he was 8 years old with his father.Sounds to me that he has definitely found his calling in life and with his faith and passion come though during the interview…  after this interview; I hope you will wa

   Feb 11,2024 01:00:00
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    10. Ep019 - New Mexico Junior College – Oil & Gas Courses are Outstanding!

    NMJC is teaching ‘one of a kind’ courses at their Oil and Gas Training Programs in Hobbs, NM; and they are amazing!You will hear from Kelly Tooker who created these programs and is the Director of O&G Technology at NMJC; the Students and Instructors for the “Lease Pumper” course I was fortunate to sit in on… as well as a firsthand experience of being on the training grounds with Don Harmon.I want to thank Ms. Monica Cervantes for inviting me to NMJC and all the New Mexico Junior College Staff I

    Feb 05,2024 01:00:00
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    11. Ep018 - BONUS - Ep001 - Promo for Oilfield Talk MX Español

    Something New and Exciting coming to the Oilfield Talk Family !Monica Cervantes will host Oilfield Talk MX Español from the Oilfields of New Mexico and Texas.Her bilingual interviews will give us stories from the land-based Oil and Gas Industry and the people who work there!Follow Monica on:www.OilfieldTalkMX.comFacebook:       https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556053955113 Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-ParamedicOnshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcast

    Feb 03,2024 07:08
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    12. Ep017 - BONUS - Charles Huston – Commercial Diver in Lafayette 12-2023

    Mr. Charles Huston is starting out in one of the most dangerous professions on Earth… that is a career in Commercial Diving.Short BONUS episode I hope you will enjoy… Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-ParamedicOnshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business OwnerFor the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.www.linkedin.com/in/leon-faught-iiiwww.Oi

    Feb 03,2024 16:46
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    13. Ep016 – Erwin Guidry and the “Marlin 7 Spinner”

    Ep016 – Erwin Guidry and the “Marlin 7 Spinner”After 50 Years in the Drilling Industry, Erwin has finally retired and is enjoying his Wife, Children, Grandkids, Family!  He has worked all around the world and has many stories to tell.I was fortunate to have worked with Erwin… and thankful he agreed to be a Guest on Oilfield Talk.A few days after recording, I got a text from Erwin and he said he has been remembering more stories and writing those story ideas down and now has many, MANY more to te

    Feb 03,2024 38:45
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    14. Ep015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica Cervantes

    Ep015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica CervantesJustin is trying to get started in the Oilfield… he reached out to Dan Morrison for advice (good choice) who put Justin in touch with Oilfield Talk for an interview.After the interview, I connected Justin and Ms. Monica for further Environmental industry advice… sounds like they have a plan for Justin, after he graduates college.Justin’s episode is rather short, so I added Ms. Monica’s interview from Episode 007… because hers is a very special and

    Feb 03,2024 53:52
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    15. Ep014 – Mr. Carey Crutcher – Oilfield, Pipeline and Rodeo Legend… “The Impossible Pays Better!”

    Ep014 – Mr. Carey Crutcher – Oilfield, Pipeline and Rodeo Legend…   “The Impossible Pays Better!”Please Share and Follow our Oilfield Talk podcast and Rate the show (5 Stars), and leave a Comment… Interview of a lifetime with Mr. Crutcher who is 88 years old & started in the Oil Patch   when he was 14…  that’s 68+ w/ years spent in the Oil Industry, and he is still going… He is ‘The Most Interesting Man’… Oilfield Talk has interviewed and the stories he tells are just AMAZING! 40+ years professi

    Dec 24,2023 01:00:00
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    16. Ep013 - BONUS - Kenny Fontenot – shares a very powerful message for everyone!

    Kenny Fontenot was directed by a higher power to the Permian Basin Hiring Event in Lafayette to share a very powerful message! A message of love for the oilfield, a message of hope for anyone with financial difficulties and a message of loss. Kenny shares his story of receiving the worse telephone any oilfield hand can imagine receiving… the loss of a child while at work offshore. Please share this story with those you love… it could save a life! Thank you, Kenny, for sharing your message… If an

    Dec 20,2023 28:00
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    17. Ep012 - BONUS - Permian Basin Hiring Event - Lafayette 12-2023

    Dec 20,2023 10:00
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    18. Ep011 - RIGZONE Oil & Gas Job Fair in San Antiono, Texas Dec-2023

    RIGZONE put on another fantastic event last week in San Antiono… where over 500 people attended their Permian Basin Oil & Gas Job Fair.People drove in from as far as Dallas and Central Louisiana to attend.Oilfield Talk spoke with 12 attendees who all gave positive feedback for the event.Special Thanks to…  Greg and Jacob,  Nate and Brian,  Jonathon and Joseph,  Joe with Maritime,  The Three Amigos,  and  Cladius TI’ve also added a special TEASER for the next Episode… introducing Mr. Crutcher.He

    Dec 16,2023 43:00
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    19. Ep010 - Brian Carrico, Safety Doctor

    Brian Carrico - Ed.D, MS, CSPBrian has many years of experience both Industrial and Offshore Oil & Gas… and a passion for Safety!What a pleasure to be able to sit down, catch up and listen to some of his stories. If anyone needs Commercial, Residential or Automotive Tint in the Greater Houston Area… please consider giving Brian a call for a quote.Brian CarricoBusiness Owner / Health and Safety - Ed.D, MS, CSPKaty Tint Masterswww.katytintmasters.com(832) 386-6454 Please Share and Follow our Oilfi

    Dec 02,2023 40:00
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    20. Ep009 - Dan Morrison - Industry Executive Consultant, Oil and Gas

    Dan Morrison - Industry Executive Consultant, Oil and GasExperienced Independent Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Strong consulting professional skilled in Product Optimization, Safety Management Systems, Petrophysics, Downstream Oil & Gas, Data Analyst, Machine Learning, Cloud Energy Solutions, IoT, and Reservoir Engineering.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-morrison-61396636/“Lots of laughs...but some good commentary and D. MORRISON opinion as well.

    Nov 24,2023 45:00
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    21. Ep008 - Manuel ”Pancho” Gutierrez III

    Nov 10,2023 43:00
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    22. BONUS - Robot BLOOPER with Poncho

    Nov 08,2023 10:00
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    23. Ep007 - RIGZONE – Midland, TX Oil & Gas Job Fair 10-2023

    RIGZONE – Midland, TX Oil & Gas Job FairFantastic turnout for the RIGZONE Midland, TX Oil & Gas Job Fair where I met and interviewed several people.Listen to those looking for work and the Companies in the Oil Patch who are hiring.Special interview with Monica Cervantes was gracious enough to share her experiences in the Oil & Gas Industry.Below are some links Monica talks about.Pro Mud - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfmuA9nhV3cEco Klean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5WmGddRFkBen Clean

    Oct 27,2023 01:05:00
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    24. Ep006 - Cuz Trey York

    Oilfield Talk Ep006 - Cuz Trey YorkTrey York grew up in the Oilfields of West Texas in the 70's and 80's.He did Rodeo for a while… but I never knew he also Wrangled Rattlesnakes.His Stepfather Joe Stembridge was a very well-respected Specialist in the Texas Oilpatch and during his almost 40 years in the industry… brought Trey into the oilfield as a kid and not only passed on his oilfield knowledge but a great work ethic too.Trey has spent half his life in a variety of oilfield jobs... from a Tex

    Oct 13,2023 54:00
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    25. Ep005 - Dennis Blum - Bargemaster

    Ep005 - Dennis Blum - BargemasterDennis Blum spent 38 years in the Oilfield starting out as a Roustabout and retiring as a Barge /Marine Supervisor.  He worked Offshore both in the Gulf of Mexico and International.  Retirement has not slowed Dennis down… he continues to travel around the world visiting exotic locations; his last trip was to Columbia for 5 weeks.   When he is home, he enjoys "The Salt Life" living on the Tchefuncte River in South Louisiana.

    Sep 30,2023 40:00
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    26. Ep004 - Rigzone Job Fair & Technical Difficulties

    Ep004 - Rigzone Job Fair & Technical DifficultiesThis week I attended the Oil and Gas Job Fair in Lafayette, Louisiana - at the Cajundome... put on by Rigzone.comWhat a great event... I look forward to attending future Job Fairs !

    Sep 16,2023 15:00
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    27. Ep003 - BONUS - The Next 48 Hours - Rig Party

    Ep003 - BONUS - The Next 48 Hours - Rig PartyAnother BONUS Episode - Hope you enjoy!The 48 Hours after the "Poopy" Interview... headed to the Rig Party and ending up with a "Louisiana Saturday Night" Crab & Crawfish Boil using the Swamp Bucket... visit www.SwampBuckets.comPlease help us to grow the podcast by telling your friends, Sharing on all of your Social Media.Subscribe, Follow, Like, Rate the show and leave us a Comment or Review.Next week I return home after 4 weeks Offshore in the GOM..

    Aug 27,2023 30:00
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    28. Ep002 - BONUS - The Past 48 Hours

    Ep002 BONUS - The Past 48 HoursThis is a BONUS episode that I talked about during the "Ep001 Poopy" episode.I discuss the 48 hours leading up to recording Percy in Kaplan.One of the more stressful 48 hours I've had in a while because I had a plan...but, anyone will tell you... a great plan is only good until first contact - then you have to adapt and overcome.We did just that!Unfortunately, I wasn't able to record multiple people while at home... so I'm making it up to everyone with a few extra

    Aug 13,2023 15:00
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    29. Ep000 - Demo Full Intro to Friends and Family

    Demo Full Intro to Friends and Family… not studio quality, but a first story and introduction. Created 07/12/23 20:27:06

    Aug 05,2023 23:53
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    30. Ep001 - Poopy

    Percy "Poopy" Lormand III has 35+ years in the Oilfield and worked his way up from Galleyhand to Company Representative.Native of South Louisiana... he is the FIRST Oilfield Talk Guest.We also recorded a Video of a traditional "Louisiana Saturday Night - Shrimp and Crab Boil" using the "Swamp Bucket"... which is a 5 gallon plastic bucket... we'll show you how well that worked out! This is my first geaux with recording and editing a Podcast... sure hope you enjoy it as much as I did bringing it t

    Jul 31,2023 56:00
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    31. Demo Full Intro to Friends and Family 07/12/23 20:27:06

    Demo Full Intro to Friends and Family… not studio quality, but a first story and introduction.

    Jul 13,2023 23:53
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    32. N Demo Nomad Mobile Productions Intro Jul 8, 2023 16:00:22

    Nomad Mobile Productions Introduction - Demo

    Jul 08,2023 00:50
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    33. N Demo Our Goal Jul 8, 2023 15:59:56

    Oilfield Talk - Our Goal - Demo

    Jul 08,2023 00:33
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    34. N Demo How this Podcast Came About Jul 8, 2023 15:59:23

    Oilfield Talk - How this Podcast Came About - Demo

    Jul 08,2023 01:57
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    35. N Demo Introduction Jul 8 - 2023 15:58:28

    Oilfield Talk Introduction - Demo

    Jul 08,2023 01:41