Sinopsis
What the Frac is a podcast that touches on all things oil and gas, random facts of irrelevance, and your common topics that come up in any work environment. Our podcast is hosted by the CEO/President and Sr. VP of Sales of B&L Pipeco Services. Its not often that you find your executives giving you the behind the scenes view of your industry! Listen in for various guests, live events, and answers to many questions developed within the oil and gas market! -- B&L Pipeco Services is an upstream products and services company that focuses on providing custom solutions for our customers involved in various aspects of drilling and upstream services. If you want to see WHAT THE FRAC is going on, then tune in to our podcast today!
Episodios
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i-dunno-bout-that! – Ep. 19
21/07/2023 Duración: 10minWelcome to the latest episode of “I-dunno-bout-that.” Every other week, we delve deep into the dynamic world of the oil and gas industry, bringing you essential updates, expert analysis, and key market trends. Join Johnson Sutherland and Jesse Dickens as they discuss the latest developments with the rig count, the economy making a big push and the sense of oversupply. Whether you’re an investor, an energy enthusiast, or a business leader, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving oil and gas market landscape. Tune in now to stay up to date on our industry.
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What are you watching?
14/07/2023 Duración: 43minIt's Free Wheeling Friday, and we are discussing the important topic "What are you watching?". Looking for something new to watch while you veg out on the couch this summer? We have you covered! Tune in today to hear what you might be missing out on!
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i-dunno-bout-that! – Ep. 18
07/07/2023 Duración: 11minThis week on I-dunno-bout-that Johnson and Jesse discuss how having the first half of the year behind us has us all wanting a crystal ball to see what is to come. Hear all about it on the new episode out now!
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Trucking and Logistics with Chris Black
30/06/2023 Duración: 39minThis week on the podcast, we had Chris Black, President of InCompass. Chris has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and its challenges. Join us for a great conversation discussing all the changes trucking has gone through in the last couple of years and what we predict for the future.
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i-dunno-bout-that! – Ep. 17
23/06/2023 Duración: 13minThe sky is falling… or is it? This recent market has been a rollercoaster but things are still positive. Listen to the latest episode of I-dunno-bout-that to catch up on what is happening in today’s market with Johnson Sutherland and Jesse Dickens.
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Looking at Retirement - with Mike Cunico and Wayne Cox
16/06/2023 Duración: 38minOn this episode of "What the Frac?!" we talk all about retirement with two of BLPS' legends, Mike Cunico and Wayne Cox. Steve discusses with them about preparing for retirement, how they plan to spend their time, and advice for people just starting their careers
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i-dunno-bout-that! – Ep. 16
09/06/2023 Duración: 15minA lot has happened in the past two years since our last market update, and we have covered it all. We join Steve Tait and Johnson Sutherland to discuss price spiking, supply chain issues, and the rig count. Tune in every other week to hear the latest about the market.
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We're Back!
01/06/2023 Duración: 07minAfter a long hiatus, "What the Frac?!" is back! For real this time. This week we join back up with our hosts Steve Tait and Gene Hunt. Here they discuss how the world has change over the past 2 years, our latest merge, new office space and everything else in-between. Make sure you tune in every week for new episodes and market updates!
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i-dunno-bout-that! – Ep. 15
30/06/2020 Duración: 18minWe’re back! When COVID-19 hit it turned our industry upside down. The present and future is unknown and the past is just that—the Past. Things may never be the same, but where do we go from here? Tune in to our first market update since the pandemic as we talk about oversupply, mill shut downs, oil prices, and asset valuation.
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Leadership Development
08/04/2020 Duración: 25minThis week on “What the Frac?!” we bring in Deborah Degner – Founder and President of The Leadership Bridge, LLC. Her strategic coaching business works with executives, managers, and academic leaders to develop their leadership skills. Deb has been working with B&L Pipeco Services to develop and grow their leadership team over the past couple of months. She speaks on key subjects such as, emotional intelligence and self-awareness, helping grow future leaders. Tune in to hear more!
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i-dunno-bout-that! - Ep. 14
10/02/2020 Duración: 15minIt has been an interesting 2 weeks. We have witnessed an Impeachment and Acquittal and are witnessing the effects of the coronavirus on our economy. Within the oil and gas industry, we have begun to see a decrease in oil prices due to the coronavirus. Flights are being canceled, less transportation is available, and numerous facilities are shutting down – all affecting the price of oil. Tune in to hear more about other market factors and our current outlooks.
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College Football Recap
31/01/2020 Duración: 23minCollege Football Season has sadly come to a close. There were many prestigious predictions that came unraveling throughout the season. We discuss the final outcome, place more bets, and of course have more controversy that arises!
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i-dunno-bout-that! - Ep. 13
24/01/2020 Duración: 13minForecasting….what’s that?! It’s hard to determine a forecast with the way the market has been fluctuating. There has been continuous destocking and various price increases within the last couple of weeks. We continue to forecast a steady to slow growth throughout 2020. Tune in to hear more about what is happening in the market this week!
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The Challenges of Communication with Cheryl Blake
09/01/2020 Duración: 20minCommunication tends to be a continual challenge throughout our lives as a whole. There are certain values that shape our lives that we avoid discussing amongst customers, vendors, friends, and colleagues. With so many platforms of communication, we find we have to be cautious about things we say or post to the world. Cheryl Blake, Director of HR for B&L Pipeco Services, gives us her insight on how to handle some of these situations and what is the best etiquette within your business.
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i-dunno-bout-that! Ep. 12
07/01/2020 Duración: 14minIt’s the start of a new year with hopes the market has hit the bottom. Supply is more in balance with demand, but the rig count can’t seem to hold steady. Tension has developed in the Middle East causing oil prices to increase. We will continue to watch how the next couple of weeks play out in regards to stability and activity in the Middle East. Tune in to hear more about the most recent updates in the market!
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i-dunno-bout-that! Ep. 11
12/12/2019 Duración: 12minOptimism! It’s been a while since we have heard that word. A few rigs are being added, DUCs are declining, capacity is coming out of the market, there isn’t a bottleneck in the Permian, these are just a few things that are helping the market reach the bottom. We feel it’s close and we hope we’re right! What a great Christmas gift it would be to see a turnaround soon! Tune in to hear more about the most recent market updates.
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Top 5 Vacation Destinations in Texas
11/12/2019 Duración: 28minIt’s our first Top 5 debate featuring Vacation Destinations in Texas. Tune in to hear our favorite locations around the great state and some of the controversial choices...plus a surprise ending!
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i-dunno-bout-that! Ep. 10
02/12/2019 Duración: 09minIt's been a difficult year with an uncertain market. We are continuing to look for the bottom but have fortunately seen some flattening. Tune in to hear the latest update in the market!
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Thanksgivings Around the World
27/11/2019 Duración: 21minWith the holidays fast approaching, we dive into a feast of a conversation about other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving and our own family traditions.
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i-dunno-bout-that! Ep. 9
26/09/2019 Duración: 18minIt’s been a tough market the last couple of months and it’s difficult to predict where we are going from here. We discuss drilling to cash flow, elections, imports, and a variety of other topics that are currently affecting the market. Tune in to hear our latest updates!