Oilfield 360 Podcast

Episode #59: Marshall Adkins, Raymond James

Navigating the Future of Energy with Marshall Adkins   In this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund welcome Marshall Adkins, the formidable Head of Energy Investment Banking at Raymond James. Known for his deep industry insights and dubbed a "sage" by his peers, Adkins dives into a wide array of topics ranging from the evolution of the oil and gas sector to the intricacies of energy investment and the geopolitical dynamics shaping the market.    As t...

Episode #58: Melissa Cougle, Ranger Energy Services

Charting the Course: Melissa Cougle on Leadership, Risk-Taking, and the Evolution of Ranger Energy Services - An insightful journey through Melissa Cougle's transformative career from the vibrant Baton Rouge to the forefront of the oil and gas industry. Join us as the CFO of Ranger Energy Services shares her profound experiences, from embracing change and overcoming challenges to her pivotal role in strategic mergers and fostering a culture of resilience. Discover Melissa's unique perspect...

Episode #57: Loren Singletary, NOV

In this episode of The Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund engage with Loren Singletary, a notable figure in the oil and gas industry, who shares his journey from his beginnings in Dallas to achieving strategic executive positions. Loren discusses the ups and downs of the oil market, his critical role in investor relations at National Oilwell Varco, and the insights gained through decades of industry experience. Loren also talks about his passion for golf, highlight...

Episode #56: Wayne Cutrer, CEO, Downhole Chemical Solutions

In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, Wayne Cutrer, CEO of Downhole Chemical Solutions, shares his journey from growing up in Louisiana with deep family ties in oil and gas to founding and leading a pioneering chemical solutions company in the industry. Recorded at the Thrive Energy Conference in Houston, Texas, Wayne discusses the inception of Downhole Chemical Solutions during the challenging oil price crash of 2015, alongside his business partner, Chase Copeland. He highlights thei...

Episode #55: Ryan Ezell, PhD, President & CEO, Flotek Industries

In this engaging episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, we welcome Ryan Ezell, PhD, President and CEO of Flotek Industries as our distinguished guest. Ryan shares an insightful journey of innovation, leadership, and the pivotal role of chemistry in advancing the oil and gas industry. Alongside David de Roode and Jim Wicklund, we delve into Ryan's profound experiences, from his formative years in Mississippi to his impactful contributions at Halliburton and presently at Flotek, emphasizing the ...

Episode #54: Courtney Diezi, COO, Corva

Recorded live at Corva's Corvacon event last month, Josh Lowrey engages with Corva's COO, Courtney Diezi, to unravel the essence of Corva - a game-changing software that's redefining efficiency in Drilling, Completions, Geoscience, and Sustainability.  Discover how Corva is not just about data, but about high-quality, actionable insights that drive productivity in the oilfield. Courtney sheds light on Corva's pivotal role in fracking, the advantages of their partner program, and the overal...

Episode #53: Danny Wesson, COO, Diamondback Energy & Sam Sledge, CEO & Director, ProPetro Services

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, recorded live from the Daniel Energy Partners 2023 Permian Basin Barbecue powered by Upright Digital, the guys talk about community leadership in Midland, Texas. Your hosts, David de Roode and Josh Lowrey speak with Danny Wesson, COO of Diamondback Energy and Sam Sledge, CEO of ProPetro to discuss their connection to Midland and the Midland ISD School Bond that is up for a vote November 7th, 2023.    Both Sam and Danny share why they believe M...

Episode #52: Dan Pickering, CIO, & Walker Moody, President, Pickering Energy Partners

Esteemed Banking Executives and Industry Leaders, Dan Pickering and Walker Moody, distinguished figures in the world of banking and energy, have joined The Oilfield 360 Podcast with host David de Roode. In this special episode, David reunites with former co-host Josh Lowrey for a significant announcement. As the financial industry shifts its focus, Pickering Energy Partners' newest Investment Banking Advisor unit is bucking the trend by doubling down on traditional fossil fuels. This d...

Episode #52 - Dan Pickering, CIO, & Walker Moody, President, Pickering Energy Partners

Esteemed Banking Executives and Industry Leaders, Dan Pickering and Walker Moody, distinguished figures in the world of banking and energy, have joined The Oilfield 360 Podcast with host David de Roode. In this special episode, David reunites with former co-host Josh Lowrey for a significant announcement. As the financial industry shifts its focus, Pickering Energy Partners' newest Investment Banking Advisor unit is bucking the trend by doubling down on traditional fossil fuels. This d...

Episode #51 - Street Smart Podcast featuring Josh Lowrey, President & CEO of Upright Digital

We hope you enjoy this special installment of The Oilfield 360 Podcast! Join us for an entertaining episode of the Street Smart Podcast, proudly presented by the Upright Digital network. Hosted by Justin Overstreet, Vice President of Safety at Wildcat Oil Tools, this interview features an in-depth conversation with Josh Lowrey, President & CEO of Upright Digital, Co-Founder of Galtway Industries, Co-Founder of Daniel Energy Partners, Co-Founder of Essential Safety PPE and Partner of ClearS...

Episode #51: Street Smart Podcast featuring Josh Lowrey, President & CEO of Upright Digital

We hope you enjoy this special installment of The Oilfield 360 Podcast! Join us for an entertaining episode of the Street Smart Podcast, proudly presented by the Upright Digital network. Hosted by Justin Overstreet, Vice President of Safety at Wildcat Oil Tools, this interview features an in-depth conversation with Josh Lowrey, President & CEO of Upright Digital, Co-Founder of Galtway Industries, Co-Founder of Daniel Energy Partners, Co-Founder of Essential Safety PPE and Partner of ClearS...

Episode #50: David Reid, CTO & CMO of NOV and Founder of redM

In this compelling episode recorded live at OTC, the Oilfield 360 Podcast hosts David de Roode and Josh Lowrey sit down with special guest David Reid, the CMO & CTO of NOV. They delve into a topic that demands attention: redM, an organization founded by David Reid himself to combat the insidious issue of sex trafficking. redM, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a vital platform for industry leaders and professionals to actively fight against human trafficking. With a diverse lea...

Episode #50 - David Reid, CTO & CMO of NOV and Founder of redM

In this compelling episode recorded live at OTC, the Oilfield 360 Podcast hosts David de Roode and Josh Lowrey sit down with special guest David Reid, the CMO & CTO of NOV. They delve into a topic that demands attention: redM, an organization founded by David Reid himself to combat the insidious issue of sex trafficking. redM, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a vital platform for industry leaders and professionals to actively fight against human trafficking. With a diverse lea...

Episode #49: Tony Sanchez, Founder and CEO of OneNexus

Recorded live from the Energy Transition Pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX, hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund sit down with Tony Sanchez, Founder and CEO of OneNexus. Together, they explore a groundbreaking solution that addresses one of the industry's most pressing challenges: the enormous costs associated with decommissioning oil and gas wells. Discover how OneNexus is revolutionizing the game, providing permanent financial assurance to the energy industry...

Episode #48: Alex Epstein, Founder of Center for Industrial Progress

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode is joined by his special co-host Jim Wicklund, and David’s special guest: author, philosopher and pragmatist, Alex Epstein.  This is a unique conversation as it takes place in the air traversing from Jackson, Mississippi to Midland, Texas. Why you might ask? David had agreed to support previous podcast guest and CEO of Innovex, Adam Anderson and his fossil fueled event to raise awareness about all of the good things the oil and ga...

Special Announcement: Upright Digital + World Oil

Upright Digital and World Oil, a brand of Gulf Energy Information (Gulf), are delighted to announce an expanded collaboration in support of each other's Podcast efforts in the dynamic upstream oil, gas, and energy marketplace.  Since our initial partnership on the Oilfield360 podcast in 2019, we have achieved remarkable success, leading to this deeper integration and shared commitment to cross-promoting excellent podcast content.   We are proud to highlight the exponential growth of our...

Episode #47: Mike Pompeo

On a recent flight out of Washington, DC en route to Houston, Greg Davis and David de Roode shared a conversation (at approximately 40,000') with a mechanical engineer, an American veteran, attorney, businessman, patriot, diplomat, former 3x Congressman from Kansas, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and former 70th United States Secretary of State: Mike Pompeo. While they couldn't record everything discussed on this two- and half-hour plane ride, they offer you roughly ...

Episode #46: Cindy Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Oil States

You may not find a bigger Texas A&M University alum aka "Aggie" in the energy business than Cindy Taylor, President and CEO of Oil States International, as well as board member to AT&T and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, who recently joined David de Roode and Jim Wicklund on this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast. Cindy, Jim and David cover the waterfront - discussing her past, her passion for the oil and gas industry, her worldly travels, Her time at SCF Partners, her roles as CFO and...

Episode #45: Jeff Miller, President, CEO, and Chairman of Halliburton

You might ask yourself, how does a rodeo cowboy from McNeese State University become President, CEO and Chairman of Halliburton... well on this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Jim Wicklund, sit down with Jeff Miller, President, CEO and Chairman of Halliburton to discuss just that and many other topics.   Jeff humbly leads us through his self-proclaimed 'circuitous journey' which led him from the halls of McNeese State University to public accounting, to visits to ...

Episode #44: Robert Eifler, President and CEO of Noble Drilling

Robert Eifler, President and CEO of Noble Drilling, joined David and Greg on this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast. Tune in for Robert's story on how he got started with Noble and how he is navigating the world at the helm of of one of the most storied drilling contractors during during some very interesting times. For more information on Robert Eifler or Noble Drilling, visit https://www.noblecorp.com/ Thank you to our sponsors: Range Valuation Services https://www.rangevaluationse...

Episode #43: L. Roger Hutson, President/CEO at HRM Resources

The Don of Denver, Mr. Roger Hutson, visited with David and Greg on the show floor of NAPE which was an excellent conference (thank you for having us, NAPE ;) A long time friend and mentor of the guys, Roger retells his hero's journey in the industry which all began in a single moment of wit and integrity. Roger has had his back against the wall on many occasions and the most memorable moment was a divorce lawyer and a hammer (Lol)! Yet, never one to make or take a bad deal, Roger gives the ...

Episode #42: Drew Guntert, Director at Nape, Le'Ann Callihan, Vice President of Nape

Join first time host Greg Davis on his maiden voyage with the Co-Host Extraordinaire Mr. David deRoode as they speak with the Director at Nape, Drew Guntert, and Vice President of Nape, Le'Ann Callihan.  Upright Digital and the Oilfield 360 Podcast will be live from the floor of NAPE 2022 this year and the group gets into some of the history that made this show the powerhouse that it is today, while talking about the evolution of what is to come.  You won't want to miss this inside look at NA...

The Greatest That Never Was

Oilfield 360 says goodbye to the greatest podcast host in podcast history.  The co-founder of Oilfield 360 says Hasta Luego to the new hosts of the show Greg Davis and the Co-Host Extraordinaire, Mr. David deRoode.  Get to know what is next for Josh and meet the new hosts that will guide the show into the next chapter as the premier Oilfield podcast.

Episode #40: Warren Zemlak, President and CEO, and Caleb Barclay, COO of BJ Energy Solutions

We talk about perseverance all the time on the Oilfield 360 Podcast....but you don't make it in any form or fashion from 1872 to 2022 without it.  While the world still recovers from Covid, the changing landscape of Oil and Gas, and the new norm, the guys sit down with the CEO and COO of BJ Energy and get the scoop on what's happening and what's next.  Warren Zemlak and Caleb Barclay let Josh and David ask all the questions and give all the answers in this entertaining and wide ranging inter...

Episode #39: Ann Fox, President and CEO of Nine Energy Service

We would like to congratulate Ann Fox on receiving the Semper Fidelis Award! Ann is a Marine as well as the President and CEO of Nine Energy Service. The Oilfield 360 podcast was fortunate enough to be able to sit and talk with her about some of the other areas she exudes excellence in her life.

Episode #38: Staci Taruscio, Founder and CEO of Rebellion Energy

Episode #37: Neil Wizel, Managing Director of First Reserve

Hard Work+Preparation+Timing=Success    On this episode, David and Josh sit down with Neil Wizel, Managing Director of First Reserve in Houston TX.  Neil is not your typical finance guy and First Reserve isn't your average PE firm.  The last 15 years have been full of M&A and full of wins/losses.  One of the leading indicators that the Oilfield Podcast sees in our guests who succeed is a tendency to be over prepared.  We believe you will enjoy the wide ranging interview that touches on e...

Episode #36: Rutger Niers, President and CEO of Edge OFS Holdings LLC

On this episode, the guys are joined by Rutger Niers, CEO of Edge OFS. We talk humble beginnings, the trials and tribulations of the Oilfield, supporting several disparate service companies during Covid, driving a common, efficiency-focused culture and leading a multi-national business and treating people the way you want to be treated. We encourage you to check out Edge’s website, EdgeOFS.com while listening to this great conversation.

Episode #35: Abraham Ancer and Aron Marquez

Golf. Tequila. Energy. The Masters. The Olympics. Family. Adversity. More Tequila...   This episode has it ALL.  The guys had to break it into two episodes and we know you will enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed talking to the two founders of Flecha Azul, Abraham Ancer and Aron Marquez.

Episode #34: JP Fjeld-Hansen, Managing Director and Vice President - Musket Corporation and Trillium of the Love's Family of Companies

On this episode of the 360, the guys are joined by JP Fjeld-Hansen, Managing Director and Vice President of Musket Corporation and Trillium of the Love's Family of Companies. JP walks us through how a guy from Norway comes to manage one of the largest companies in the US that not too many people know about as well as how the Love's family have grown the Love's Travel Stores and Truck Stops into an organization that employees 32,000-plus people with 550-plus operating locations. JP and the gu...

Episode #33: Marshall Dodson, CEO - Key Energy Services

On this episode, the guys are joined at Minute Maid Park from the Daniel Energy Partners Thrive Conference with long time friend and executive, Marshall Dodson, CEO of Key Energy Services. The guys have a fun conversation with Marshall and talking about what it takes to run the largest well servicing company in the industry.   The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast. We provide our listeners and subscribers with unique insight into the leadership of this great indu...

Episode #32: Daniel Energy Partners - Thrive Energy Conference

This week we have a timely interview with some great friends of the Podcast.  We get Sean Mitchell in his first interview since leaving Simmons Energy.  Sean and Bill Austin sit down with Josh Lowrey and David deRoode to talk about what roads led them to Daniel Energy Partners and they give us inside information on the upcoming Thrive Energy Conference.  They have important information on how to register and most importantly, why THRIVE became the rallying cry for the Oil and Gas Industry.  ...

Episode #31: Dan Crenshaw - U.S. Congressman

Congressman Dan Crenshaw joins the guys to announce his appointment to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  The congressman shares his thoughts on the new administration and what to look forward to in 2021.     John Daniel of Daniel Energy Partners steps in for David de Roode and we're always thankful when one of the friends of the program stops by.   The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast. We provide our listeners and subscribers with unique insight into th...

Episode #30: Adam Anderson, CEO - Innovex

On this podcast, David de Roode and Josh Lowrey, are joined in the Flecha Azul Tequila podcast studio by Innovex CEO, Adam Anderson. Innovex is sponsored by Intervale Capital and the guys have a great conversation with Adam about his start in the business and where he is headed with Innovex. Besides talking about Innovex's announcement to definitively acquire Warburg Pincus' Rubicon Oilfield International, we also talk about people, customers, relationships and integration of cultures as com...

Episode 29: Justin Bliffen, CEO and Navy Seal, Kevin Pope, Director of Service Quality & Personnel and Navy Seal - Brigade Energy Services

We celebrate Veterans Day today and on this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Josh Lowrey are joined in the Flecha Azul Tequila podcast studio by Brigade Energy Services, CEO and Navy SEAL, Justin Bliffen and Director of Service Quality & Personnel and Navy SEAL, Kevin Pope.   You are going to love hearing how these two fine men are incorporating their experiences and the tenets of their past into modern day well servicing and how they intend to change the game for ...

Episode #29: Justin Bliffen, CEO and Navy SEAL, Kevin Pope, VP of Service Quality & Personnel and Navy SEAL - Brigade Energy Services

We celebrate Veterans Day today and on this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Josh Lowrey are joined in the Flecha Azul Tequila podcast studio by Brigade Energy Services, CEO and Navy SEAL, Justin Bliffen and VP of Service Quality & Personnel and Navy SEAL, Kevin Pope.   You are going to love hearing how these two fine men are incorporating their experiences and the tenets of their past into modern day well servicing and how they intend to change the game for the be...

Episode #28: Jason Long and Steven Jones, Co-Chief Executive Officers - Waterbridge

On this podcast, Josh Lowrey and David de Roode, are joined in the Flecha Azul Tequila podcast studio by Waterbridge, co-Chief Executive Officers, Jason Long and Steven Jones. The guys have a great conversation talking about water production, water usage and water recycling and how the market and thus customers are changing the industry. You will enjoy hearing the story about how this company was formed and where it is heading - another great conversation shared on the Oilfield 360 podcast. ...

Episode #27: Wesley Hunt, Congressional Candidate For TX-7

Energy Policy and the people who write that policy are always going to be important to The Oilfield 360 Podcast audience.  On this episode, the guys sit down with our first returning guest.  Congressional Candidate for TX-7, Mr. Wesley Hunt.  Wesley explains how he intends to vote on behalf of American Energy and what a working relationship with Dan Crenshaw would look like in the lives of Houstonians.  We hope you enjoy this episode and as usual, O360 is non partisan.  We look for reasonabl...

Episode 26: Peter Bernard, Executive Chairman - Datagration

What's more important than Oil & Gas? Data - and lots of it - and more importantly, the interpretation of it. The interpretation of data that is becoming available to the energy industry is speeding innovation along at pace faster than most can imagine. Join us on this episode of the Oilfield 360 Media Company Oilfield 360 Podcast to listen to Oil & Gas / Energy Technology legend, Peter Bernard, share with us some of the exciting things happening at DATAGRATION as well as some insight in...

Episode #25: Patti Melcher, Managing Partner and Founder of EIV Capital

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David and Josh are joined by their two special guests, Patti Melcher, Managing Partner and Founder of EIV Capital and Greg Davis, one of Patti's partners at EIV Capital. You will get to hear about Patti's start in investing in energy as Associate #1 at SCF Partners with Founder and Chairman, L.E. Simmons as well as her description of working part-time (40-50 hours a week) with L.E. while organizing The Joy School here in Houston for the benefit of...

Episode #25: Patti Melcher, Managing Partner and Founder of EIV Capital

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David and Josh are joined by their two special guests, Patti Melcher, Managing Partner and Founder of EIV Capital and Greg Davis, one of Patti's partners at EIV Capital. You will get to hear about Patti's start in investing in energy as Associate #1 at SCF Partners with Founder and Chairman, L.E. Simmons as well as her description of working part-time (40-50 hours a week) with L.E. while organizing The Joy School here in Houston for the benefit of...

Episode #24: John Berger, President and CEO - Sunnova Energy

Oilfield 360 Media Company was excited to have Sunnova Energy on the podcast last week. You know it's a big deal when Ira Green stops by to co-host an episode. The audience is going to enjoy listening to John Berger talk about new battery technologies and the innovation of #AmericanManufactuctuing. John is a tremendous spokesman for the solar industry and why our Oil and Gas centered listeners should care about the developments. David de Roode and Josh Lowrey were thankful for the time...

Episode #23: Ben Davis, Founder of The Gents Place and Rascal

30 under 30? Check. 40 under 40? Check. Partners with NFL Owners? Check. Serial Entrepreneur? Check. Creating an entirely new business model out of an already established business? Check.   You're going to enjoy this week's Oilfield 360 Podcast.  David de Roode and Josh Lowrey welcome our youngest guest to date.  At 37, Ben Davis is one of the most accomplished entrepreneurs in Texas and he's just getting started.     We know these stories will translate across all industri...

Episode #22: David Paradis, CEO - Trillium Flow Technologies

This week on the Oilfield 360 Podcast we have our good friend, David Paradis stop by the Flecha Azul Studio.     David has packed a lot into a career.  From working with the biggest of the big at Tyco Valves & Controls which is now part of Emerson, to running the pressure pumping equipment business (Weir SPM) within Weir’s Oil & Gas Division.  All of this led to David spinning out one of the largest newco's in 2019, Trillium Flow Technologies.     David shares his unique insights on h...

Episode #21: Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services

If you want to know how to lead a company in a downturn.....listen to this offering from Oilfield 360 Media Company David de Roode and Josh Lowrey are pleased to launch the latest episode with Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services. Gabriel has some insights about the current state of our industry and how to lead in a downturn. His story is an interesting blend of being in the right place at the right time, combined with #GRIT....... Here's a hint: That's our...

Episode #21: Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services

If you want to know how to lead a company in a downturn.....listen to this offering from Oilfield 360 Media Company David de Roode and Josh Lowrey are pleased to launch the latest episode with Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services. Gabriel has some insights about the current state of our industry and how to lead in a downturn. His story is an interesting blend of being in the right place at the right time, combined with #GRIT....... Here's a hint: That's o...

Episode #20: Wayne Richards, President and CEO of GR Energy Services and Chairman of DistributionNOW

Oilfield 360 Podcast is excited to announce the launch of our most recent episode.     Wayne Richards, President and CEO of GR Energy Services and Chairman of DistributionNOW  started as a Mining Engineer working "underground" in his home state of West Virginia.  Wayne tells incredible stories about his 25 year run at Schlumberger and the path that led him to becoming the industry leader that he is today.  Wayne's leadership on ESG is simple: Stakeholders demand it, employees deserve it....

Episode #19: Wesley Hunt: U.S. Congressional Candidate (TX-7)

Oilfield 360 Media, LLC likes winners. We know one when we see one. The podcast is politically agnostic. We want reasonable people to do incredible things for our industry, our people, and our country, regardless of which side of the aisle they sit on. This episode, our hosts, Josh Lowrey and David de Roode sit down with Wesley Hunt to discuss his life of service. Mr. Hunt served our country with honor in the Middle East and is preparing to serve again as he runs for Congress in the 7th...

Episode #18: Clay Williams, Chairman, President and CEO - National Oilwell Varco

On this episode of the Oilfield 360 Media Podcast, the guys, David de Roode and Josh Lowrey, are joined by Clay Williams, Chairman, President and CEO of National Oilwell Varco or NOV. Clay shares his background as well as some words of wisdom from his 35+ year experience in the energy business. Clay also shares his thoughts about “passing through” the rough patches in the energy business as well as his thoughts on “Followership”, Company Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Technology Developme...

Episode #17: Best Of 2019 Podcast

This week on the podcast David and Josh go back in time.....Back to a time long ago, 2019.  We're only 7 months behind on our best of 2019.  We had a limited number of published podcasts in 2019, but they were great.  Jamie Stewart, Scott Milliren, Dan Henderson, Anish Jain and Jamie Peace were the lucky ones who we published.  Enjoy the timeless advice and stories that are gold no matter the price of oil.   Oilfield360.com The Oilfield 360 Podcast is the premier Oil and Gas podcast. We ...