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Oilfield TalkEp032 – BONUS - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TXEp032 – BONUS - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TX
This audio podcast doesn’t do justice to Mr. Billy’s collection… please go to www.OilfieldTalk.com to view the video that will help you understand better what he is describing…
There is also a video posted to the Oilfield Talk YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@OilfieldTalk
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/1TLxSaCfMao
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William Authur (B...2024-08-1826 min
Oilfield TalkEp031 – Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TXEp031 - Billy Sheffield - Moonshine Hill @ Humble, TX
This audio podcast doesn’t do justice to Mr. Billy’s collection… please go to www.OilfieldTalk.com to view the video that will help you understand better what he is describing…
There is also a video posted to the Oilfield Talk YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@OilfieldTalk
YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/o-8O3hsJsa8
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William Authu...2024-07-221h 00
Oilfield TalkEp030 – Part 2 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools – LegendThe stories continue… another hour with Mr. Morris Fleming
https://alphaoiltools.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphaoiltools/
Alpha Oil Tools posted a “Happy Birthday” message and short video on their LinkedIn page that read:
“Happy 85th Birthday to a REAL legacy in our industry, Mr. Morris Fleming. Morris started working for Halliburton in 1960, was on his first frac job in 1966, and has made countless contributions to our industry in drilling, well completions, well service, downhole tools, plug and abandonment, and many, many others. His wisdom is only surpassed by his kindness and his friendship. He is a...2024-06-261h 03
Oilfield TalkEp029 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools - LegendEp029 – Morris Fleming - ALPHA Oil Tools - Legend
https://alphaoiltools.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphaoiltools/
Alpha Oil Tools posted a “Happy Birthday” message and short video on their LinkedIn page that read:
“Happy 85th Birthday to a REAL legacy in our industry, Mr. Morris Fleming. Morris started working for Halliburton in 1960, was on his first frac job in 1966, and has made countless contributions to our industry in drilling, well completions, well service, downhole tools, plug and abandonment, and many, many others. His wisdom is only surpassed by his kindness and his friendship. He is a...2024-05-271h 02
Oilfield TalkEp028 – Hobbs Sun Newspaper Interviews "Oilfield Talk"Andy Brosig, Senior Reporter / Photographer
While 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 just a little more about Oilfield Talk.
...2024-04-3023 min
Oilfield TalkEp027 – Part 2 - Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX – Mariachi Music‘umble, Texas… don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent.
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www.GoodOilDays.com
The 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 another year, the Good Oi...2024-04-2200 min
Oilfield TalkEp026 – Good Oil Days – Oil Boom Festival in Humble, TX‘umble, Texas… don’t say the “H”… the “H” is silent.
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www.GoodOilDays.com
The 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 another year, the Good Oi...2024-04-1453 min
Oilfield TalkEp025 - Colton Wiemers - Full Interview - RIOT SCADAColton Wiemers VP of Business Development https://www.riotscada.com
With 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 informed decisions. RIOT is the ideal SCADA Solution for multiple industries, including Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater Treatment, and Agriculture.
...2024-03-2930 min
Oilfield TalkEp024 - R I F - Reduction in Force & HiRE at www.LAworks.netR 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...2024-03-1518 min
Oilfield TalkEp023 – BONUS – Kelly Tooker, 1st Interview – Director of Oil & Gas Technology and “Drone Master” at NMJCThis 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...2024-03-0222 min
Oilfield TalkEp022 – 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, intellectual property, business planning, and potential research availability.
New Horizons Foundation was formed in 2011 with the purpose of creating a place w...2024-03-0121 min
Oilfield TalkEp021 – 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 learn the safe and proper techniques...2024-02-1749 min
Oilfield TalkEp020 - Don Harmon NMJC Instructor InterviewDon 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 want to listen to the next episode of Oilfield Talk w...2024-02-1100 min
Oilfield TalkEp019 - 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 met during the...2024-02-0500 min
Oilfield TalkEp018 - BONUS - Ep001 - Promo for Oilfield Talk MX EspañolSomething 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.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556053955113
Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic
Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner
For the last thirty y...2024-02-0307 min
Oilfield TalkEp017 - BONUS - Charles Huston – Commercial Diver in Lafayette 12-2023Mr. 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-Paramedic
Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner
For 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-iii
www.OilfieldTalk.com
Oilfield Talk on Facebook - htt...2024-02-0316 min
Oilfield TalkEp016 – 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 tell… you bet I will be re...2024-02-0338 min
Oilfield TalkEp015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica CervantesEp015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica Cervantes
Justin 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 inspirational story.
Justin Eckhardt, Right-handed...2024-02-0353 min
Oilfield TalkEp018 - BONUS - Ep001 - Promo for Oilfield Talk MX EspañolExciting News for the Oilfield Talk Family - we are starting: Oilfield Talk MX Español
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!
It will be on a separate Feed but Shared on Oilfield Talk also
https://feed.podbean.com/OilfieldTalkMX/feed.xml
https://oilfieldtalkmx.podbean.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...2024-02-0310 min
Oilfield TalkEp017 - BONUS - Charles Huston – Commercial DiverMr. Charles Huston is starting out in one of the most dangerous professions on Earth… that is a career in Commercial Diving.
Hope you enjoy this short BONUS episode… of Oilfield Talk
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Leon (Trae) Faught III - Safety SMS, NR-Paramedic
Onshore & Offshore Oilfield Health, Safety, Environmental; Podcaster & Business Owner
For the last thirty years, I have worked in the international oil and gas industry specializing primarily in HSE Health, Safety, and Env...2024-01-3018 min
Oilfield TalkEp016 – 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 tell… you bet I will be re...2024-01-1540 min
Oilfield TalkEp015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica CervantesEp015 – Justin Eckhardt and Ms. Monica Cervantes
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Justin 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 a...2024-01-0156 min
Oilfield TalkEp014 – 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!”
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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 professional experience with all facets of pipeline equipment...2023-12-2400 min
Oilfield TalkEp013 - 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 shar...2023-12-2028 min
Oilfield TalkEp012 - BONUS - Permian Basin Hiring Event - Lafayette 12-2023Hiring Event in Lafayette Louisiana
Great Turnout !
Hope everyone finds a job…
I did an interview w/ Erwin Guidry earlier this morning… keep an eye out for his episode.
Please Like, Follow, Subscribe, Rate the episodes and write a comment... Thank you!
PERMIAN BASIN HIRING EVENTS LLC
Midland, TX, United States, Texas
(432) 288-9111
jb@permianbasinhiringevents.com
permianbasinhiringevents.com
Event Planners & Recruiting Services
-Hiring Events/Job Fairs
-Corporate Events
-Family Events2023-12-2010 min
Oilfield TalkEp011 - RIGZONE Oil & Gas Job Fair in San Antiono, Texas Dec-2023RIGZONE 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 T
I’ve also added a special TEASER for the next Episode… introducing Mr. Crutcher.
He is a MUST Listen Guest…
Happy Holid...2023-12-1643 min
Oilfield TalkEp010 - Brian Carrico, Safety DoctorBrian Carrico - Ed.D, MS, CSP
Brian 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 Carrico
Business Owner / Health and Safety - Ed.D, MS, CSP
Katy Tint Masters
www.katytintmasters.com
(83...2023-12-0240 min
Oilfield TalkEp009 - Dan Morrison - Industry Executive Consultant, Oil and GasDan Morrison - Industry Executive Consultant, Oil and Gas
Experienced 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. We talked about certified natural gas...carbon sequestration.... well control.... well insurance and capitalization. A "well" balanced discussion.... all puns intended. I am sure Trae will ag...2023-11-2445 min
Oilfield TalkEp008 - Manuel ”Pancho” Gutierrez IIII worked with Manuel ”Pancho” Gutierrez III in Egypt years ago and have stayed friends.
More fun stories from the oil patch and the crazy things that can happen all around the world.
The Blooper was just a teaser... this is the real deal.
Hope everyone enjoys.
Please follow ”Oilfield Talk” on your favorite podcast platform.
Would you also Rate (5 stars), write a comment and share us with your friends?
This really helps with the podcast analytics.
Don’t forget to join us on Facebook or visit our webpage www.OilfieldTalk.com2023-11-1043 min
Oilfield TalkBONUS - Robot BLOOPER with PonchoBONUS - Robot BLOOPER with Poncho
The fullEpisode should drop on Friday... I wanted to share a fun / funny ”ooops!”...
They happen.. hope you get a laugh also.
The full episode with Poncho is great...2023-11-0810 min
Oilfield TalkEp007 - RIGZONE – Midland, TX Oil & Gas Job Fair 10-2023RIGZONE – Midland, TX Oil & Gas Job Fair
Fantastic 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=DfmuA9nhV3c
Eco Klean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks5Wm...2023-10-271h 05
Oilfield TalkEp006 - Cuz Trey YorkOilfield Talk Ep006 - Cuz Trey York
Trey 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...2023-10-1354 min
Oilfield TalkEp005 - Dennis Blum - BargemasterEp005 - Dennis Blum - Bargemaster
Dennis 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.
2023-09-3040 min
Oilfield TalkEp004 - Rigzone Job Fair & Technical DifficultiesEp004 - Rigzone Job Fair & Technical Difficulties
This week I attended the Oil and Gas Job Fair in Lafayette, Louisiana - at the Cajundome... put on by Rigzone.com
What a great event... I look forward to attending future Job Fairs !
2023-09-1615 min
Oilfield TalkEp003 - BONUS - The Next 48 Hours - Rig PartyEp003 - BONUS - The Next 48 Hours - Rig Party
Another 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.com
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Next week I return home after 4 weeks Offshore in the GOM...2023-08-2730 min
Oilfield TalkEp002 - BONUS - The Past 48 HoursEp002 BONUS - The Past 48 Hours
This 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...2023-08-1315 min
Oilfield TalkEp000 - Demo Full Intro to Friends and FamilyDemo Full Intro to Friends and Family… not studio quality, but a first story and introduction. Created 07/12/23 20:27:06
2023-08-0523 min
Oilfield TalkEp001 - PoopyPercy "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 to you. I will continue to learn and improve in this new endeavor.
2023-07-3156 min