Best Directional Drills Podcasts (2025)

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DOE’s new energy directive, falling natural gas prices and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 5:45

12d ago5:45

5:45

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we break down Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s latest order prioritizing energy production, ONEOK and MPLX’s joint venture for a new LPG export terminal in Texas City, falling natural gas prices across major U.S. hubs, potential U.S. crude export declines amid a trade war with China, and Am…

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LyondellBasell’s refinery closure, EIA gas price forecast and more | BIC Weekly Industry Report 5:57

27d ago5:57

5:57

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss LyondellBasell’s closure of its Houston refinery, the EIA's forecast for retail gas prices, Kinder Morgan’s proposed $3 billion South System Expansion 4 Project, former President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration, and the Department of Energy’s $15 billion loan guara…

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The Myth of Non-Direct Recognition - Road Noise with Hutch 24:48

1M ago24:48

24:48

The biggest myth of Infinite Banking is the whole phenomenon of Non-Direct Recognition loans. For years, we've been dispelling the BS that Non-Direct Recognition is a means of siphoning continuous arbitrage off a well-capitalized insurance company. Both things can't be true, right? Anyway, new evidence has come to light validating our stance, and t…

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Biden's offshore drilling ban, NASA's space microreactor and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 6:24

1M ago6:24

6:24

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss Constellation's billion-dollar clean energy contracts, Biden's offshore drilling ban and its potential reversal by Trump, NASA and Westinghouse's collaboration on space microreactors, Phillips 66's $2.2 billion NGL acquisition, and Texas ports' $713.9 billion economic impact. Th…

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A look back at the biggest energy stories of 2024 | BIC Weekly Industry Report 7:11

2M ago7:11

7:11

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the BIC Weekly Industry Report! In this special year-end episode, we’re taking a look back at the biggest stories that shaped the energy sector in 2024. From TerraPower’s Natrium Demonstration Project to ExxonMobil’s Baytown expansion, Venture Global’s LNG terminal, and ConocoPhillips’ acquisition of Marathon…

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INEOS Gulf of Mexico acquisition, Plaquemines LNG milestone, and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 6:18

2M ago6:18

6:18

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss INEOS Energy’s acquisition of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas assets, Venture Global’s milestone at the Plaquemines LNG facility, the resolution of the Detroit Marathon refinery strike, Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ plans for the world’s first grid-scale fusion power plant, and the EP…

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Chevron’s refinery upgrade, CPS Energy’s battery project and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 7:29

2M ago7:29

7:29

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Chevron's upgrade of its Pasadena refinery, CPS Energy and OCI's announcement of a major battery energy storage system in Texas, U.S. natural gas production trends, Chevron and ExxonMobil's exploration into low-carbon power solutions for AI, and Dow's partnership with Macquarie in…

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ExxonMobil leadership changes, Shell’s pipeline sale and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 6:57

3M ago6:57

6:57

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil’s leadership shakeup as Liam Mallon retires, Shell’s sale of its Sinco pipeline system to Edgewater Midstream, Dow’s adhesives divestment to Arkema, ONEOK’s expanded NGL infrastructure in Texas, and Woodside’s updated Louisiana LNG plans. This episode is sponsored by Dr…

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What about Bitcoin & Crypto? - Road Noise with Hutch 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

Hear Hutch's perspective on digital assets and how it fits into privatized banking. Download the ultimate guide to using Whole Life for Infinite Banking: 📃 https://bankingtruths.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-your-whole-life-policy-for-infinite-banking-ibc/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=hrn Learn more about the "4-D Ba…

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ConocoPhillips acquires Marathon Oil, ExxonMobil's $135M center and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 5:53

3M ago5:53

5:53

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we discuss ConocoPhillips’ acquisition of Marathon Oil, ExxonMobil and partners’ $135M Fort Worth recycling center, falling Thanksgiving gas prices, and Westinghouse and CORE POWER’s innovative floating nuclear power plants. This episode is sponsored by Dräger, your industrial plant safety…

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From The Malzahn’s Ranch Hand To Ditch Witch’s Top Trainer 15:51

3M ago15:51

15:51

If you’ve ever been on a jobsite, you’ve seen this guy’s impact. Mark Richards is a 25-year Ditch Witch vet who started as part-time help in the summer of ’86. After a stint as a ranch hand for Ed Malzahn and family, he worked his way up from quality expert to his latest role: Assembly Academy Training Coordinator. From testing prototypes to ensuri…

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ExxonMobil's $200M recycling plan, DOE's $2B hydrogen hubs and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 6:59

3M ago6:59

6:59

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil's $200M recycling expansion aiming to process 1 billion pounds of plastic waste, the DOE's $2.2B investment in hydrogen hubs creating thousands of jobs, ExxonMobil's lithium deal to bolster EV battery production, ONEOK’s $1.2B pipeline sale, and Port Houston’s $25M infr…

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Bagpipes, Bolts and Big Machines 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

Meet Scott McKinley, a product manager and all-around Renaissance Man. He’s been with Ditch Witch for a decade, starting in assembly and moving through roles that took him all over the product line. But there’s more to Scott than just digging systems and service parts—this guy’s got a knack for bagpipes and a side gig as a sports official. In this …

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Shell’s climate win, $4B Permian deal and more energy news | BIC Weekly Industry Report 6:03

3M ago6:03

6:03

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Shell's legal win in The Hague that could set a climate precedent, sparking debate at COP29, Coterra Energy's announcement of a roughly $4 billion acquisition in the Permian Basin, a surge in renewable fuel credits amid rising soy oil costs, Louisiana Chemical Association's search…

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Tim Vaughan’s Fifty-Year Shift 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

This week, we chat with Tim Vaughan, a Ditch Witch legend who’s been on the job for over 50 years. Tim started back in 1974, and every working day since then, he’s painted over two thousand equipment parts from the comfort of an air-conditioned spacesuit (Sean’s words). Plus, find out about his first meeting with Ditch Witch founder Ed Malzahn—and …

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BIC Weekly Industry Report: LyondellBasell to shut down Houston refinery, record-breaking U.S. ethane exports and more 7:01

4M ago7:01

7:01

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover LyondellBasell’s plans to shut down its Houston refinery in 2025, ONEOK’s completion of its $2.6 billion acquisition of Medallion Midstream, Vision RNG’s new renewable natural gas facility launch in Kentucky, record-breaking U.S. ethane exports, and insights from BIC Magazine’s Pr…

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When To Dig… And When To Suck 19:06

4M ago19:06

19:06

Get ready for a down-to-earth conversation with Chris Thompson, Ditch Witch’s vacuum excavation product manager. In this episode of Beyond The Moon, Chris breaks down everything you need to know about vacuum excavation equipment—from the smallest gas units to the beastly Warlock series—and how they’re changing the game in underground construction. …

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The Psychology of Debt with Infinite Banking vs. Velocity Banking - Road Noise with Hutch 29:03

4M ago29:03

29:03

In this 6th episode of "Road Noise with Hutch," Hutch discusses the hypocrisy of the "debt-free dream" and the common limiting beliefs surrounding debt, borrowing, and leverage. Even though the tactics of Velocity Banking are efficient and superior to Dave Ramsey's envelopes or "Debt Snowball", the race to get out of debt can only get you back to e…

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Mental health challenges in the construction industry 11:52

4M ago11:52

11:52

Jeremy Osterberger speaks with Greg Sizemore, VP of HSE and Workforce Development at Associated Builders and Contractors, at the ECC PerspECCtives Conference. They discuss the importance of mental health in the construction industry, emphasizing that safety extends beyond PPE to the well-being of workers. Sizemore highlights challenges such as agin…

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BIC Weekly Industry Report: Texas upstream jobs boom, Blackstone's $3.5B pipeline stakes and more 6:44

4M ago6:44

6:44

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Texas upstream jobs growth in September, Blackstone's advanced talks to acquire $3.5 billion in pipeline stakes from EQT Corp, Nova Clean Energy's new wind projects in Texas, the EIA's report on the oil and gas industry's transformation over the last 50 years, and the Port of Corp…

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Navigating Retirement Plans - Road Noise with Hutch 19:59

4M ago19:59

19:59

In this episode of Road Noise with Hutch, the discussion centers on retirement planning, focusing on 401(k)s, IRAs, and alternative strategies like Roth conversions. Hutch explores the shift in conventional wisdom around tax-deferred retirement accounts, highlighting the potential pitfalls of over-contributing to 401(k)s amidst rising national debt…

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How the Big Moves Get Made at Ditch Witch 16:22

4M ago16:22

16:22

Tune in to this episode of Beyond The Moon, where we sit down with Chapman Hancock, a Ditch Witch pro who’s worn a lot of hats around here. From engineering downhole tools to managing product lines, Chapman’s seen and done it all. He even spills the beans on a golf hack that could change your game—if you’re crazy enough to try it. But it’s not all …

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058: Knee Health Myths, Truth About Tib Raises, Stretching and More 52:42

4M ago52:42

52:42

2:48 - Tibialis Raises 17:01 - BPC157 for Healing Knee Pain 24:03 - Importance of Avoiding Heel Strike 32:20 - Deep Range of Motion Training 39:44 - Stretching for Knee Pain 44:00 - Icing after Workout TRAINING PROGRAMS: Unranked Basketball Academy: https://www.pjfperformance.com/unranked-basketball-academy/ The Vert Code & The Vert Code Elite: htt…

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BIC Weekly Industry Report: A $2B investment in the power grid, plans for two new natural gas plants and more 6:34

4M ago6:34

6:34

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the U.S. Department of Energy’s $2 billion investment to bolster the power grid, Evergy’s plans for two new natural gas plants in Kansas, NextEra Energy's potential revival of the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa, the sale of El Dorado Oil & Gas’s former processing plant on the …

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PRIME Replay: Best practices for HS&E, economic growth and community relations 57:25

4M ago57:25

57:25

Welcome to a replay of the panel discussion on “Best practices for HS&E, economic growth, and community relations” that took place at The PRIME Expo in August 2024. Plant leaders from ExxonMobil, Chevron, Dow, OxyChem, and Lubrizol share initiatives and best practices to promote health, safety, environmental responsibility, economic growth and comm…

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When Things Go Wrong, This Guy Gets The Call 16:59

4M ago16:59

16:59

In this episode, Beyond The Moon gets real with Justin Simon, a 20-year Ditch Witch veteran who’s seen it all. Starting out in assembly and now running the show as Manager of Customer Support and Service, Justin’s the man you call when things go wrong. From troubleshooting electrical issues to answering bizarre questions (like whether vacs can suck…

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BIC Weekly Industry Report: New details on the Pemex gas leak, Amazon invests in nuclear energy and more 6:02

4M ago6:02

6:02

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover new details on the Pemex gas leak at Deer Park that resulted in worker fatalities and injuries, Amazon’s $500 million investment in X-energy’s nuclear program, the EIA’s report on declining global refinery margins, Phillips 66’s planned closure of its Los Angeles-area refinery, an…

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Hot Metal and High Stakes 19:32

4M ago19:32

19:32

Get ready for a real, no-nonsense talk with Ayden Lumbers, a fourth-generation welder at Ditch Witch. In this episode of Beyond The Moon, Ayden shares what it’s like to grow up in a family of welders. From her first blistering hot days in the shop to melting metal full-time, she’s got some great stories about what it takes to build equipment that k…

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BIC Weekly Industry Report: Vertex's hydrocracker startup, cryptocurrency affects Texas energy and more 6:52

4M ago6:52

6:52

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover ExxonMobil securing the largest CO2 offshore storage site in the U.S., Vertex Energy's restart of its Mobile, Alabama, refinery hydrocracker, the EIA's forecasts for U.S. natural gas and coal production, Chevron's sale of Canadian oil assets, and the surge in Texas energy demand d…

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Gears, Gadgets and Game-Changing Tech 21:15

4M ago21:15

21:15

In this episode of Beyond The Moon, we talk with Cory Maker, a 20-year industry veteran who’s gone from turning wrenches as a machinist to managing product marketing for advanced underground inspection systems at Subsite. Cory’s got a passion for the mechanical—whether it’s supercharged cars or the high-tech tools that are changing the way we dig, …

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BIC Weekly Industry Report: U.S. dockworkers port strike ends, Amber Energy likely to acquire CITGO and more 5:38

5M ago5:38

5:38

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the agreement to end the U.S. dockworker port strike, Amber Energy's potential acquisition of CITGO, Holtec International's $1.52B loan to restart Michigan's Palisades nuclear plant, ADNOC's $16B acquisition of Covestro, and Enbridge's plans for new pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico…

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Tales from the Super Witch Driver’s Seat (Part 2) 18:35

5M ago18:35

18:35

Buckle up for part two of Beyond The Moon Super Witch Edition, where we dive back in with Don Pemberton, the man behind the monster machine’s wheel. This episode picks up with Don sharing the no-holds-barred reality of what it takes to keep this monster trencher moving—from dealing with breakdowns at the worst possible moments to being the star of …

7M ago5:44

5:44

In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover the oil and gas industry's recovery from Hurricane Beryl, Devon Energy's $5 billion acquisition of Grayson Mill Energy, an oilfield explosion in Oklahoma, Austal USA's shipyard expansion in Alabama, and a carbon capture deal between 1PointFive and Microsoft. This episode is sponso…

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