Conventionally Uncouth

Clay Parish, fractional production engineer with Corners, joins Reed fresh off babysitting a gas lift well that keeps flooding its fuel separator. From Bakken allocation puzzles and North Dakota flaring rules to a 4 a.m. visit from the sheriff, plunger lift tinkering, and rescuing an orphan well in Texas, they cover a lot of ground. Then it gets real with consultant insurance, oil taxes, and why building a career around your family beats the other way around.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00:00 Hats and a Stubborn Gas Lift Well0:06:16 Clay's Career Path0:09:33 Gas Lift vs Rod Pumps0:12:43 Production Allocation Puzzles0:18:12 Fishing and Growing Up in North Texas0:23:40 Going Out on His Own0:33:17 Simple Living and Simple Automation0:40:32 Company Culture at Grayson Mill0:48:04 Meters and Measurement0:56:28 Lithium and Who Owns Produced Water1:02:37 Bitcoin Mining and Flaring Rules1:05:01 Flowback in Watford City1:10:38 When Midstream Runs Late1:18:14 Long Laterals and Well Testing1:29:56 Winter in North Dakota1:35:21 Plunger Lift and Consulting Work1:53:45 Learning From the Old Timers2:05:27 Insurance as a Consultant2:12:23 Oil and Gas Taxes2:16:03 Taking On an Orphan Well2:30:36 Teaching Entrepreneurship in School2:37:31 Building a Career Around Familyhttps://twitter.com/collide_aihttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

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. Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro02:08 - Blake Mosley Interview07:12 - Understanding Drilling Mud10:57 - What is Drilling Mud?13:42 - Overbalance & Wellbore Stability20:00 - Building a Filter Cake26:11 - Hydrostatic Pressure Explained29:45 - Blowout Prevention & Well Control34:33 - Improving Drilling Performance with Data40:07 - Mud Properties & Downhole Tools49:09 - Daniel's North Dakota Project51:08 - Challenges in the Oil & Gas Industry56:55 - Exploring Sexy Brines01:01:00 - Types of Drilling Mud01:04:30 - Barite in Drilling01:06:51 - Reduce, Recycle, Reuse in Drilling01:09:29 - APHRODITE Technology01:12:12 - Air Drilling Techniques01:12:50 - Making Foam for Drilling01:15:00 - Drilling Anywhere: Strategies01:22:10 - Nighttime Cementing Operations01:28:17 - Industry Changes Over 20 Years01:32:18 - Unconventional Tech & Conventional Drilling01:35:33 - Laying on Bottom in Drilling01:37:09 - Stuck Pipe Issues01:39:20 - Importance of Tally Books01:45:36 - Professional Goals in Drilling01:49:41 - Blake's Aspirations01:56:09 - Sporting Clays Experience01:56:35 - Crane Hunting Adventures02:01:32 - Duck Hunting Insights02:02:30 - Contacting Blake Mosley02:03:10 - Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Reed sat down with Tadd Wallace, the guy steering the ship at C3 Oilfield Services, and let’s just say this one’s packed with real-deal oilfield wisdom. From breathing new life into old conventional wells to experimenting with hydrocarbon-based fluids, Tadd’s got a playbook that blends tradition with innovation. We got into the nitty-gritty of how veteran knowledge, shared data, and a little outside-the-box thinking can completely change the game when it comes to efficiency and production. It’s part war stories, part strategy session, and all about how the oil patch keeps evolving.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:58 - Importance of Conventional Wells09:40 - Recovery Factors in Oil Production11:00 - Conventional vs Unconventional Resources14:15 - Data Sharing in Oilfield Operations17:10 - Financial Challenges in the Shale Revolution19:25 - Future of Natural Gas Industry20:30 - AI Innovations in Oilfield Services25:00 - C3 Oil Field Services Overview31:21 - Managing Water Damage in Oilfields38:07 - Understanding Clay Swelling Issues39:14 - Variability of Clay Types in Drilling44:08 - The Role of Prayer in Business46:01 - Permeability in Shale Formations50:58 - Understanding Miscibility in Oil Recovery57:46 - Accessing Linde's Patents for Innovation01:00:54 - Operating Strategies in the Oilfield01:02:34 - Cost Management in Oil Business01:05:10 - Learning from Practical Field Experience01:09:45 - Data Sharing Enhancements01:13:03 - Overcoming Machine Limitations01:16:02 - Effective Sales Processes in Oilfield01:17:51 - AI Applications in Sales Strategies01:21:15 - Letting Work Speak for Itself01:22:39 - Building a Service Company01:25:39 - Rethinking Expert Hiring Practices01:27:08 - Education Needs in Oilfield Industry01:29:28 - Commoditization of Oilfield Services01:32:02 - Addressing Aging Workforce Challenges01:36:08 - Importance of Nuance in Operations01:39:42 - Unique Characteristics of Each Well01:40:45 - Profitability of Shale Wells01:49:54 - Opportunities in Conventional Oil Space01:52:55 - Negotiating in Conventional Oil Business01:53:15 - The Cost of Freedom in Business01:54:08 - Attracting the Right Investors02:01:18 - Family Dynamics in Business Transactions02:05:23 - Starting Your Own Business Advice02:09:29 - Acknowledging Support Along the Journey02:11:38 - Persistence in the Industry02:12:27 - Early Collaboration Experiences02:14:58 - How to Reach Out02:17:20 - The Impact of Today's Actions02:23:51 - Understanding Nepotism in Business02:25:57 - Close Connections in Hiring Practices02:28:13 - Joining Family Business Dynamics02:28:54 - Humorous Anecdotes02:30:40 - Wrapping Up the Discussion02:36:44 - Embracing Challenges as Growth02:38:05 - Building Confidence in Business02:40:35 - Importance of Mentorship02:47:53 - Outro02:48:05 - Final Thoughts and Reflections02:49:09 - Tad’s Childhood Insights02:49:58 - Significance of Current Endeavors02:50:22 - Matt’s Concluding Thoughtshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

What’s the difference between conventional and unconventional oil? Turns out, a lot and Yogashri Pradhan breaks it all down with clarity and charisma. From fracking to reservoir behavior to how the industry mindset is evolving, this convo is packed with firsthand insight. Yogashri brings real-world experience from IronLady Energy Advisors and makes sense of the tech, the data, and the human side of drilling. Whether you’re deep in the oil game or just energy-curious, this one’s got something for you.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intros00:53 - Yoshi Pradhan’s Background in Energy03:07 - College Education and Industry Insights09:41 - Conventional vs Unconventional Reservoirs Explained11:25 - Vertical vs Horizontal Recovery Techniques17:28 - Production Side Strategies21:11 - Downhole Tools Overview22:53 - Innovations in Downhole Tool Technology27:33 - Company Mindset: CapEx vs OpEx Analysis31:08 - Cash Flow Optimization Strategies32:41 - Profitability of Unconventional Resources38:33 - Understanding Type Curves in Oil Production43:49 - Napkin Math vs Real Engineering in Energy50:11 - Importance of Perf Orientation in Wells54:50 - Lessons from Unconventional Wells57:40 - AI Optimization for Conventional Wells01:01:10 - AI Trickle Down Effects in Energy01:06:48 - Iron Lady Energy Consulting Insights01:11:19 - Jake Corley's Alaska Experience01:14:10 - Supporting Your Energy Goals01:18:22 - Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs)01:26:30 - Topics We Didn't Cover01:26:50 - Teaching in Energy Sector01:27:20 - Petroleum Fundamentals Explained01:30:38 - Introduction to Energy Finance01:32:49 - Essential Checklist for Energy Professionals01:35:10 - Importance of Your MBA in Energy01:35:51 - Understanding Payout Economics01:41:05 - Water Disposal Challenges in Oil & Gas01:44:26 - Addressing Orphan Wells Issues01:48:40 - OUTROhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Sat down with Andy Claughton in the ranch house at Savannah Ranch in Meyersville, Texas. I operate a well on this property, and the family is steeped in Oil and Gas! Thank you Andy for the time and the look inside a country boy’s brain on Leasing, Land, Minerals, Ranching, and growing up with a Geo for a dad!Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro00:50 - Andy's Journey in Oil and Gas05:10 - Trading Knowledge in the Oil Industry08:52 - Risks of Small Interests in Oil18:50 - Savannah Ranch #1 and Shaffer Wells Overview20:17 - Understanding MINUS in Oil Terms24:00 - Evolution of Land Work in Oil27:00 - Industrial Espionage in Oil and Gas29:10 - Explaining Oil and Gas to Kids33:55 - Insights on Tuscaloosa Marine Shale37:49 - Technology Development in Oil Industry42:54 - The Best Boss in Oil and Gas46:00 - The Journey of Oil and Gas Industry49:00 - Working Interest vs Mineral Ownership51:30 - Ensuring Fairness in Oil Deals54:17 - Understanding Orphan Wells57:44 - Risks in Purchasing Oil Wells1:00:00 - Potential Comeback of Small Conventional Plays1:05:25 - Andy's Dad's Latest Prospect1:07:40 - Impact of AI in Oilfields1:09:35 - Old School Wildcatters in Oil1:13:50 - OSHA Regulations and Tragedies1:20:10 - Bob Miner: A Key Figure1:22:18 - Overview of Bakersfield, CA1:24:51 - Insights on Cotulla, TX1:28:15 - The Small World of Oil Connections1:32:54 - Importance of Reputation in Oil Industry1:34:10 - Are You Committed to Oil Industry?1:36:11 - Early Career Days in Oil and Gas1:39:20 - North Dakota Oil Boom Insightshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

Here is episode 2 of Conventionally Uncouth, where we sat down with Mike and Chad to talk conventionals, prospect generation, and a little BS. These two are slated to be regulars, helping take us all the way through a conventional prospect from a 2 AM color pencil session to oil in the tanks. Hope y'all enjoy!Watch the video here.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro02:12 - Guest Introduction04:55 - Conventional vs Unconventional Reservoirs10:36 - Chad's Motivations18:03 - Testing Methodologies21:50 - Drill Stem Test (DST) Process23:50 - Sidewall Core Sampling26:35 - Identifying Clues in Geology29:30 - The Story Behind Each Well34:20 - Current Company Initiatives38:53 - US Conventional Oil Production Stats40:50 - Shale vs Conventional Oil Production44:28 - Role of Geologists in Exploration48:50 - Idea Generation in Oil and Gas51:40 - Importance of Geologists in Drilling55:38 - Computers vs Logic in Decision Making58:23 - Mud Motors in Drilling01:03:28 - Light-hearted Joke01:03:41 - Podcast Outro01:05:37 - Future Podcast Plans01:08:34 - Understanding Wildcatters01:10:50 - AI Applications in Oil and Gas01:15:10 - Job Opportunities in Oil and Gas01:20:24 - Understanding Graben Structures01:25:14 - Oil and Gas Production in Graben vs Horst01:27:44 - Source Rock and Migration Pathways01:29:34 - Fault-Fed Reservoirs Explained01:35:10 - Future Trends in Oil and Gas Exploration01:39:27 - Untapped Resources in Oil and Gas01:41:19 - Exploring Shallow Gas Prospects01:43:04 - Closing Remarkshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters

We’re sitting down with Troy Tittlemeier as he breaks down why dolomite's still driving big convos underground, how hydrogen might flip the future of energy, and what happens when your transfer pump craps out with 500 barrels of dirty water heading your way. Behind every wellhead, every flare, and every busted pump…there’s a story nobody’s told yet. Welcome to Conventionally Uncouth.Watch the video here.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Intro01:27 - Troy’s Background in Oil and Gas07:39 - Reidpalooza Event Overview11:15 - Conventional Oil & Gas Insights19:04 - Importance of Field Experience20:55 - Risk Tolerance in Oil and Gas23:54 - Knowledge Loss in the Industry25:48 - Significance of Conventional Energy28:09 - Future of Conventional Energy32:55 - Technological Advances in Conventional Oil34:55 - Advancements in 3D Seismic Technology37:18 - The Role of Rocks in Oil Production39:13 - Understanding Dolomite41:10 - Process of Dolomitization43:35 - Dolomite's Role in Hydrocarbon Conversion48:31 - Insights on Serpentinization52:40 - Ongoing Oil Generation in the Earth55:19 - Activity in the Permian Basin57:17 - Oil and Gas Humor01:00:57 - Embracing Challenges in the Industry01:03:36 - Tokenization of Oil Production01:09:15 - Well Spacing Considerations01:12:54 - Hydraulic Fracturing Techniques01:15:50 - Key Missed Topics in Oil Discussion01:19:24 - Wildcatter Challenges01:23:33 - Drilling Well Costs Explained01:25:50 - Vertical vs Horizontal Wells Analysis01:27:04 - Cost-Effectiveness of 3D Seismic01:28:47 - Securing Farmouts from Supermajors01:29:20 - Behind Pipe Operations Explained01:30:48 - Matt’s Whiskey Experience01:33:42 - Conventional vs Unconventional Oil01:40:18 - Exploring for Conventional Reservoirs01:47:19 - Gasoline Production in Crisis01:51:24 - Water Sample Update in Oil Production01:54:50 - Navigating Government Bureaucracy01:56:30 - Challenges with Orphan Wells01:57:35 - Sign Off and Conclusionhttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters