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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 1H 46M

Ep. #41 - Russell Wilson: Life as an Oilfield Driller

from The Crude Cast · host Travis McCaughey

Send us Fan MailIn this gritty and honest episode of The Crude Cast, we sit down with Russell Wilson, a longtime driller, tool pusher, and all-around oilfield veteran. From high-tech hydrate experiments on the slope, Russell shares battle-tested stories from his two decades in Alaska's harshest conditions.We get into everything:The dangers—and discipline—behind continuous circulation$60M well disasters and the lessons they taughtWhy training and mentorship are the future of rig safetyHydrate drilling for the Japanese governmentAnd how wildcards, weather, and crew chemistry shape every hitchWhether you're new to the field or a salty hand yourself, this episode delivers raw insight, laughs, and hard truths about what it really means to work the iron in Alaska.🎧 Subscribe now and share it with someone who's ever pulled slips or swung tongs.📩 Text the ShowHave Oil and Gas Questions? Text the show! 📢 Join the Conversation!Want to share your thoughts or become part of The Crude Cast? Leave a voicemail or send a text now!Visit:🌐 www.crudecommunication.com📺 www.youtube.com/@crudecommunication💼 www.linkedin.com/in/travismcc📖 Buy Crude Communication on Amazon🌐www.patreon.com/cw/thecrudecastpodAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Shokz Headphones - https://amzn.to/3MkEVRNhttps://www.joinpodmatch.com/thecrudecastSupport the showSupport the show for as little as 3$!

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Send us Fan Mail In this gritty and honest episode of The Crude Cast, we sit down with Russell Wilson, a longtime driller, tool pusher, and all-around oilfield veteran. From high-tech hydrate experiments on the slope, Russell shares battle-tested stories from his two decades in Alaska's harshest conditions. We get into everything: The dangers—and discipline—behind continuous circulation$60M well disasters and the lessons they taughtWhy training and mentorship are the future of rig safetyHydra...

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