June 5, 20269 min
El Niño's Threat to Groundwater & Drilling
El Niño is coming. Brock Yordy explains the impacts on groundwater, drilling job sites, and global water infrastructure.
Episodes
160
Latest episode
Jun 2026
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EN-US
About the show
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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March 17, 202622 min
The Silver Tsunami & The Multi-Billion-Dollar Geothermal Boom
Breaking down the opportunities of geothermal from water conservation to a workforce opening new doors to lead the geothermal movement.This editorial podcast is brought to you by:
March 13, 202635 min
NY-GEO 2026: The Sessions, Speakers and Geothermal Momentum
Episode 158 of The Driller Newscast brings host Brock Yordy together with geothermal advocate John Ciovacco to unpack the biggest conversations coming out of the NY-GEO conference. From policy advocacy to the expanding role of geothermal in building electrification, the discussion highlights how the industry is organizing, scaling, and preparing for the next phase of growth.This editorial podcast is brought to you by:
February 19, 202638 min
From Olympic Water Strain to the DOE’s Energy Shakeup
Episode 157 of The Driller Newscast finds host Brock Yordy connecting winter safety, major DOE restructuring, and the growing overlap between water, drilling, and geothermal energy. From freeze hazards on the rig to aquifer mapping and geothermal expansion, the episode highlights how policy and field realities are reshaping the energy grid.
January 20, 202640 min
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.
December 22, 202530 min
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.
November 24, 202540 min
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.
November 11, 202536 min
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.
November 4, 202550 min
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.
August 29, 202527 min
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.
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