Can energy solve poverty? Join hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard for a thought-provoking episode of Oilfield 360 as they sit down with Dr. Scott Tinker, a globally recognized geologist, energy visionary, and advocate for energy education. Together, they explore Dr. Tinker’s remarkable career path, his mission to bridge the global energy divide, and the ambitious vision behind the Energy Corps initiative. From energy poverty to the evolving role of AI in the sector, this conversation unpack...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 36 min
What makes a strong oilfield leader? In this episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, powered by Upright Digital, hosts David de Roode and James Wicklund sit down with Roe Patterson, investor, entrepreneur, and former CEO.From his roots in Snyder, Texas, to leading companies like ClearWell Dynamics and Drilling Tools International , and now with Marauder Capital , Roe shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, business resilience, and company culture. A candid conversation packed with insights from a...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min
From the Oilfield to the Boardroom In this episode of The Oilfield 360 , hosts David de Roode and James Wicklund sit down with Wayne Prejean, President and CEO of Drilling Tools International, to discuss his journey—from working in the oilfield wearing many different hats—to the boardroom of a publicly-traded oilfield service company. It’s a conversation full of real-world insights, hard-earned lessons, and honest reflections on leadership and resilience. More than just an industry discussion, i...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 38 min
What does it take to go from the courtroom to the oilfield? On this episode of Oilfield 360 , hosts David De Roode and James Wicklund talk with Lucas Jovi, President & CEO of Go Wireline.From his start as a lawyer in Las Vegas to leading a wireline company in North Dakota, Lucas shares key insights on technology, industry challenges, and the impact of Go Wireline’s move to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A must-listen for anyone in the energy space! 00:00 Introduction and Host Bante...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
What does it take to lead a global oilfield giant through a bold transformation? In this episode of The Oilfield 360 , hosts David de Roode and Jim Wicklund sit down with Girish Saligram , CEO of Weatherford, whose unexpected journey—from medical devices to energy leadership—is filled with valuable insights and strategic advice. 🎧 In this episode: Girish’s unique path to the oilfield services world The strategic focus on free cash flow and operational discipline Why culture and innovation are k...
May 13, 2025•1 hr
In this episode, host David de Roode sits down with Mike Howard, Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners, live from the Thrive Conference in Houston, Texas. Mike shares his inspiring journey—from starting as a chemical engineer in publicly traded companies to founding and leading Howard Energy Partners. Their conversation explores the vital role of oil and gas in modern life, the value of reliable and affordable energy, and Howard’s vision for growth in the U.S. and Mexico. They also dive int...
Apr 15, 2025•39 min
From the oil fields to the fairways! We sat down with Billy Brown, owner of Big Easy Ranch, to talk about his journey in the oil and gas industry and his latest venture—building a world-class golf course. Exciting things are on the horizon! Tune in to hear his story!
Mar 18, 2025•48 min
Join us on the latest episode of the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosted by David de Roode with guest host Dave Bosco, the voice behind the Energy Espresso Podcast from the Upright Digital Podcast Network. This episode features an engaging conversation with Wes Finch, CEO of Crosscut Gas Partners, recorded at the Daniel Energy Partners Permian Basin BBQ Cook-off in Midland, TX. Wes shares his journey from starting out in the oil and gas industry with no prior knowledge to leading a pioneering gas distr...
Dec 03, 2024•57 min
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 the conversati...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 33 min
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 perspective on...
Apr 04, 2024•46 min
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, highlighting ho...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min
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 their in...
Mar 06, 2024•53 min
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 sign...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min
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 overall impac...
Dec 06, 2023•37 min
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 Midland vote...
Oct 25, 2023•30 min
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 decision se...
Sep 06, 2023•54 min
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 ...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 49 min
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 leade...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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 for p...
Jun 08, 2023•48 min
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 gas indus...
May 31, 2023•48 min
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 diverse pod...
May 18, 2023•32 min
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 an hour o...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min
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 the oilfie...
Jul 12, 2022•52 min
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, visi t https://www.noblecorp.com / Thank you to our sponsors: Range Valuation Services https://www.rangevaluationservices.c...
Jun 09, 2022•49 min
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 guys...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min
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 NAPE 20...
Feb 01, 2022•41 min
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.
Jan 31, 2022•26 min
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 interview. ...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 25 min
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.
Nov 09, 2021•58 min
