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  Expert Brock Yordy delivers all the news you need to keep ahead in the drilling industry. Weekly updates for professionals in geotechnical, geothermal, cathodic, water well and other sectors of drilling, along with safety tips and interviews.

  1. JAN 20

    From Textbooks to the Boreholes

    In Episode 156 of The Driller Newscast, host Brock Yordy sits down with Dan Surgeson, 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.

    40 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Festivus, the True Drilling Holiday

    In the final Driller Newscast of 2025, Brock Yordy brings Festivus to the jobsite — no tinsel on the derrick, just grit, steel, and teamwork. The episode reframes Festivus traditions through drilling life: the Airing of Grievances becomes the pre-bid spud meeting, the aluminum pole turns into high-strength drill rod, and the Feats of Strength play out against geology and winter weather. From a year of geothermal momentum to policy progress, Episode 155 celebrates drilling’s quiet miracles and features an NGWA show-floor interview with fourth-generation professional Gunnar Nelson.

    30 min

  3. 11/24/2025

    Beyond the MOS: The Hidden Project Management Power of Military Veterans

    Episode 154 of The Driller Newscast connects global climate urgency with real-world infrastructure work, starting with COP30’s message that water is now the frontline of the climate crisis. Brock Yordy then sits down with retired Army National Guard sergeant Shane Banks, who shares his path from Purdue engineering student to military well driller and water-wastewater construction leader.

    41 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    Boots on the Ground to Loops in the Ground: A Veteran's Geothermal Career

    In The Driller Newscast Episode 153, host Brock Yordy welcomes Nick Fry, a U.S. Army veteran turned geothermal consultant, to explore the deep connection between military service and energy work.

    37 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    How Geothermal Energy Is Driving the Clean Energy Transition - With Ontario's Paul Frith

    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.

    51 min

  6. 08/29/2025

    Extreme Heatwaves, Drought Battles, and What the Driller's Been Up To

    This episode 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.

    28 min

  7. 07/02/2025

    The Exit Interview: The battle of Bron vs. Brock

    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 arch nemesis, Bron. This episode is a boxing match of an interview between Brock and “Bron,” a Ron Burgundy-style character with flair and plenty of sass. But in between the laughs and jabs, Brock shares his most memorable day drilling, unpacks the critical need for better water oversight, and delivers a passionate take on how the loss of clean energy tax credits could stall progress for geothermal and water well contractors. It’s part history lesson, part call to action—and all heart.

    41 min

  8. 06/11/2025

    Hard Hats, Hot Takes, and Dad Jokes: Drillers Talk Safety and Geothermal’s Future

    In The Driller Newscast #149, Brock Yordy dives into the vital topics of employee engagement and job site safety—two pillars of a productive and thriving workforce. He discusses how building a culture of communication and accountability can drive performance and reduce risks in the field. The featured interview spotlights Paul Firth, the OGA Board Convention Chair, who shares insights on the evolving geothermal landscape in Canada. Their conversation explores the environmental and economic benefits of geothermal energy, with a focus on embodied carbon and the importance of cross-industry collaboration. As the episode wraps, Brock offers a heartfelt toast to all the hardworking dads out there in celebration of Father’s Day.

    38 min
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  Expert Brock Yordy delivers all the news you need to keep ahead in the drilling industry. Weekly updates for professionals in geotechnical, geothermal, cathodic, water well and other sectors of drilling, along with safety tips and interviews.

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  • Creator
    www.thedriller.com
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
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    © 2026 The Driller
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