The Grizzled Geologist Podcast

Keith Cardon
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A deep dive into the oil and gas industry — and the people who keep it turning. Hosted by veteran geologist Keith Cardon, this show blends technical insight with real-world experience and unfiltered conversations. From wellsite stories to frontier ideas, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at geology, drilling, and the characters who make it all happen. Smart, lighthearted, and serious when it matters.

  1. 08/14/2025

    American Heat Engine: Kent J Williamson

    🎙 Author of 'American Heat Engine', Kent J. Williamson on the Hidden History of HydrocarbonsIn this episode, I sit down with Kent J. Williamson, author of American Heat Engine: Hydrocarbons and the Power of the United States. We talk through the sweeping, untold story of coal, oil, and natural gas. From Native American uses of seeps to the rise of manufactured gas, the shale revolution, and what might be coming next.Kent shares how he went from tech product manager at IHS (working on Petra, no less) to passionate historian, diving deep into the infrastructure, wars, and economic forces that shaped America’s energy backbone. We cover everything from salt drilling in Appalachia to the Cold War, 1970s gas lines, and the rebirth of coal in the Powder River Basin.This one’s for the readers, the thinkers, the field hands, and anyone who’s ever tried to explain why hydrocarbons still matter.🔗 American Heat Engine is available now on Amazon.#oilhistory #geology #oilandgas #history

    45 min

  2. 08/14/2025

    Fair Pay For Wellsite Geology and Geosteering: With Bo McCue

    In this episode of The Grizzled Geologist Podcast, I sit down with Robert “Bo” McCue, founder of Raptor Consulting, to talk about the state of wellsite geology, geosteering, and mud logging in today’s oilfield. We get into the economics, the loss of skilled labor, and why the industry needs to start valuing geologists and field crews the way they deserve.Bo shares his path from a fresh geology graduate in 2006 to running a 30-person service company operating across the U.S., and we dig deep into the realities of pricing, turnover, field communication, and keeping people safe and paid well. This is a candid, no-fluff conversation about integrity, the value of rock data, and how to keep the next generation of geologists engaged in the field.If you care about the future of wellsite geology. Or just want to hear two guys tell it straight. This one’s worth the listen.#Geology #Geosteering #MudLogging #Oilfield #WellsiteGeology #PetroleumGeology #EnergyIndustry #RaptorConsulting #GrizzledGeologist #AAPG #OperationsGeology #OilAndGas

    48 min

  3. 08/14/2025

    Document Imaging In Oil and Gas: A Look at Land

    In this episode of The Grizzled Geologist Podcast, I sit down with Scott Casso, owner of Casso Land & Imaging, to talk about how a small, family-run company is modernizing courthouse document imaging across Oklahoma and beyond. Scott shares how his team works county by county to digitize decades of land records, making them accessible to landmen, attorneys, oil and gas operators, and more.We dive into the tech side of the business. Custom-built rigs, efficient workflows, and the philosophy that “evolve or die” applies just as much in courthouse basements as it does in the field. Scott also opens up about his journey in fitness and sobriety, how discipline in life translates to discipline in business, and why treating people with respect is at the core of everything he does.If you want a behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of land work, technology, and personal growth, this is the one to watch.#LandServices #OilandGas #EnergyIndustry #Landman #DocumentImaging #CourthouseRecords #Technology #Leadership #SmallBusiness #Discipline #Sobriety #BusinessGrowth

    43 min

  4. 07/30/2025

    Reservoir Engineering 101 with Wyatt Wick

    🎙️ Reservoir engineer Wyatt Wick joins the show for a walkthrough of what it actually takes to find, evaluate, and monetize oil and gas assets. From subsurface fundamentals to boardroom economics.We cover it all:✔️ The role of reservoir engineers in valuation✔️ How Wyatt built a successful Bakken drilling venture from scratch✔️ The science behind core analysis, NMR, and petrophysics✔️ Type curves, recovery factors, and SEC reserves classification✔️ The delicate dance between engineers and geologistsIf you’ve ever wondered how rock becomes cash flow; or how the economics of a well ties directly to the science of what’s underground - this episode is the blueprint.#reservoirengineering #petrophysics #oilandgas #geology

    38 min

  5. 07/30/2025

    Oil and Gas Storytime with Chantel Maybach

    Chantel Maybach brings big energy to this episode. Sharing her wild ride from teaching high school and fronting a rock band to working for an oilfield service company - Columbine Corp.We talk about Alaskan roots, the value of communication in geoscience services, and how falling backward into this industry sometimes lands you exactly where you’re meant to be.#storytime #oilandgas #grizzledgeologist #mudlogging #geosteering #geology

    41 min

  6. 07/21/2025

    Microseismic in Oil and Gas: Shane Quimby from Borehole Seismic

    🎙️ I sit down with Shane Quimby of Borehole Seismic, LLC to break down the science and story behind microseismic, fiber optics, and vertical seismic profiling (VSP). With nearly 30 years in the seismic game, Shane shares how this tech has evolved. From its early days at Pinnacle to today's smarter, tighter applications in the Permian and beyond.We cover real-world use cases (including a shared project in the Cherokee Shale), how seismic tools help tie wells to 3D, and why high-resolution subsurface imaging is getting better. #geology #oilandgas #microseismic #seismic #oilfieldtech

    26 min

  7. 07/03/2025

    Can Seismic Data Reveal What’s Beneath Our Feet… or a Lost T-Rex?

    In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and geophysicist Mark Aisenberg to talk about everything from oilfield processing workflows to a potential breakthrough in near-surface seismic imaging. Mark has worked for some of the biggest names in the business—Chesapeake, AEP, White Star—and now spends his time drilling his own vertical prospects and thinking way outside the box. We go deep on the foundation of geophysics, how seismic actually works, and the wild idea that high-resolution surface data—normally thrown away—might contain the key to mapping the shallow subsurface like never before. It’s a mix of oilfield shop talk, startup dreams, and dinosaur-hunting enthusiasm. This one’s a thinker. #geophysics #seismicdata #oilandgas #podcast #exploration #geology #grizzledgeologist #verticalwells #startupideas #archaeology #subsurface

    26 min

  8. 07/03/2025

    Geo-Entrepreneurialism: Working From Home and Family Management

    Dr. Sarah Compton brings the heat in this episode—laying out what it’s like to balance PhD work, motherhood, and a career in subsurface geology. From pulling all-nighters with a newborn to mapping complex structural plays in the Mid-Con and beyond, Sarah’s story is one of grit, brainpower, and relentless drive.We talk about what it takes to stand out as a geosteerer, how she taught herself StarSteer during field trials, and why solid interpretation still beats flashy models. Sarah shares her experience learning to code, diving into machine learning, and navigating the subtle ways women get underestimated in technical oilfield roles.If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling it all—or doubted whether you could hang in this industry—this episode is proof that you absolutely can. And that some of the best interpreters in the business are also packing lunch boxes at 6 a.m.Brains, babies, and boreholes—Dr. Sarah Compton does it all.🔗 Want to connect or come on the show?Visit www.grizzledgeologist.com📌 Hashtags:#geosteering #geology #oilandgas #machinelearning #petroleumgeology #starsteer #mudlogging #womeningeology #datainterpretation #structuralgeology #subsurface #motherhood #PhDlife #GrizzledGeologistPodcast #womeninstem

    30 min
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A deep dive into the oil and gas industry — and the people who keep it turning. Hosted by veteran geologist Keith Cardon, this show blends technical insight with real-world experience and unfiltered conversations. From wellsite stories to frontier ideas, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at geology, drilling, and the characters who make it all happen. Smart, lighthearted, and serious when it matters.

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