The Grizzled Geologist Podcast

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

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

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

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

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