Episodes

International Podcast Day – September 30 – is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The Flowline has grown so much in the last two years with 21K+ downloads, 75+ episodes, and countless sarcastic comments from Matt. We want to thank our listeners because, without you, we wouldn’t still be here and having this much fun sharing the world of drilling fluids.

International Podcast Day – September 30 – is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The Flowline has grown so much in the last two years with 21K+ downloads, 75+ episodes, and countless sarcastic comments from Matt. We want to thank our listeners because, without you, we wouldn't still be here and having this much fun sharing the world of drilling fluids.

In this episode, Matt and Justin get back to talking mud, specifically liquid versus dry product additives. They dig into advantages and differences and what to consider when adding these […]

In this episode, Matt and Justin get back to talking mud, specifically liquid versus dry product additives. They dig into advantages and differences and what to consider when adding these products to your mud.

This episode concludes a two-part series on Drill Bits, with our special guest Sterling Robinson from Varel International. Sterling takes us into what bit hydraulics are and why they’re important. We also touch on what kind of technology and improvements have been made with respect to bit hydraulics, drilling performance, and more. http://www.varelintl.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlingalexanderrobinson/

Special guest Sterling Robinson of Varel International Energy Services returns to join us for Part II of our Drill Bit series. In Part I of this series, we touched on the relationship between drilling fluids and drill bit performance. In Part II, we start with hydraulics. Sterling takes us into what bit hydraulics are and why they're important. We also touch on what kind of technology and improvements have been made with respect to bit hydraulics, drilling performance and more.

This episode kicks off a two-part series on drill bits with Sterling Robinson from Varel International. Tune to learn the ins and outs of drill bits with, of course, some […]

This episode kicks off a two part series on drill bits with Sterling Robinson from Varel International. Tune to learn the ins and outs of drill bits, with of course, some banter on the side. http://www.varelintl.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sterlingalexanderrobinson/

Going through a full mud school can be a lengthy process when covering such a wide range of high-level drilling fluid concepts. In this episode, Matt and Justin break down […]

Going though a full mud school can be a lengthy process when covering such a wide range of high level drilling fluid concepts. In this episode, Matt and Justin break down what a typical mud school consists of and share some stories of their own experiences.

What is a TCC Rotomill and how does it work? How does it open up more options for drilling waste management? We interview Andrew Morris with TWMA to learn more. […]

What is a TCC Rotomill and how does it work? How does it open up more options for drilling waste management? We interview Andrew Morris with TWMA to learn more.

In this episode, Matt and Justin host Aylin Villalobos, a special guest and recent graduate from the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTBU). Aylin describes her journey and experience as […]

In this episode, Matt and Justin host Aylin Villalobos, a special guest and recent graduate from the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTBU). Aylin describes her journey and experience as a recent Petroleum Engineering graduate, her involvement in AADE and the importance of joining industry organizations, and why she firmly believes that there is a bright future for her in the oil and gas industry.

Times are changing, the oilfield included. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss transitions and shifts in job roles and taking on more or different responsibilities. How do you gauge […]

Times are changing, the oilfield included. In this episode, Matt and Justin discuss transitions and shifts in job roles and taking on more or different responsibilities. How do you gauge your success and determine the expectations of you during these times?