Conventionally Uncouth
Conventionally Uncouth
Podcast Description
The show that gives the mic to the men and women who’ve been drilling, pumping, producing, and wildcatting for decades—long before shale. This show catalogs knowledge, shares stories, and reminds us: there was a life before shale. And there will be one after. Stories straight from the oilfield, real insights, lessons learned, and (probably) a healthy pour of whiskey.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding conventional oil and gas practices, industry challenges, and future trends, featuring episodes that cover topics such as the differences between conventional and unconventional reservoirs, the significance of geologists in drilling, advancements in seismic technology, and untapped resources in gas production. Specific episodes delve into stories from the patch, testing methodologies, and the role of technology in oil production.
Welcome to Conventionally Uncouth with Reed Goodman. The show that gives the mic to the men and women who’ve been drilling, pumping, producing, and wildcatting for decades, long before shale. This show catalogs knowledge, shares stories, and reminds us: there was a life before shale. And there will be one after. Stories straight from the oilfield, real insights, lessons learned, and (probably) a healthy pour of whiskey.
Mud, wildcat wells, and a whole lot of oilfield chaos, Blake Mosley brings it all to life with the perfect mix of science and field stories. Reed gets him talking through everything from lime-based mud to modern hydraulic tricks, breaking down how drilling fluids actually keep wells under control and why the industry is never done evolving. Blake’s been in the thick of it for years, so every explanation comes with a story, a laugh, or a “you won’t believe what happened on this job” moment. It’s the kind of conversation that hits whether you’ve spent decades on rigs or you’re just curious about what really goes into punching a hole in the ground.
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00:00 – Intro
02:08 – Blake Mosley Interview
07:12 – Understanding Drilling Mud
10:57 – What is Drilling Mud?
13:42 – Overbalance & Wellbore Stability
20:00 – Building a Filter Cake
26:11 – Hydrostatic Pressure Explained
29:45 – Blowout Prevention & Well Control
34:33 – Improving Drilling Performance with Data
40:07 – Mud Properties & Downhole Tools
49:09 – Daniel’s North Dakota Project
51:08 – Challenges in the Oil & Gas Industry
56:55 – Exploring Sexy Brines
01:01:00 – Types of Drilling Mud
01:04:30 – Barite in Drilling
01:06:51 – Reduce, Recycle, Reuse in Drilling
01:09:29 – APHRODITE Technology
01:12:12 – Air Drilling Techniques
01:12:50 – Making Foam for Drilling
01:15:00 – Drilling Anywhere: Strategies
01:22:10 – Nighttime Cementing Operations
01:28:17 – Industry Changes Over 20 Years
01:32:18 – Unconventional Tech & Conventional Drilling
01:35:33 – Laying on Bottom in Drilling
01:37:09 – Stuck Pipe Issues
01:39:20 – Importance of Tally Books
01:45:36 – Professional Goals in Drilling
01:49:41 – Blake’s Aspirations
01:56:09 – Sporting Clays Experience
01:56:35 – Crane Hunting Adventures
02:01:32 – Duck Hunting Insights
02:02:30 – Contacting Blake Mosley
02:03:10 – Closing Remarks
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