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Pipe Brothers Podcast
by Jake Yentzen and Jonathan Yentzen
Jonathan and Jake Yentzen are Pipe Brothers. Buying and selling OCTG, line pipe, and structural pipe for a combined 30 years, their careers have focused on helping operators reduce their costs in the upstream oil and gas industry. Talking about the industry is a day to day occurrence for the brothers…. So one day they decided to start recording. Follow Jon and Jake as they discuss the many topics relevant to upstream oil and gas professionals. Because it's about more than just pipe!
Episodes
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Ep 118 - OCTG Market Update: April 2025
Stepping Back in after a extended hiatus Short and Sweet on the Steel Tariffs and bonus content: does that really make Pipe Dealers the Villains? Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Looking for OCTG Inventory ?...
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Ep 117 - OCTG Market Update: September 2024
Ep 117 - OCTG Market Update: September 2024 Is pricing changing direction? Is September the start of something different in the Oil Country Tubular Market? Stream the latest episode to find out! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you…
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Ep 116 - Structural Pipe Market Update for August 2024
Has supply and demand hit that sweet spot? Structural Pipe supply and demand has seem to hit an equilibrium, but is it here to stay? What does the pre and post election future have to offer for the Fence Pipe Market? Listen to the latest episode for all the details! Like what you hear? Follow us…
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Ep 115- OCTG Market Update for August 2024
Where is the pre-election OCTG market headed? It's Election year again, and along with probably every other market, the OCTG market is faced with man-made issues. What are these issues and how does it affect supply and demand? Tune in for your Oil Country Tubular Good update! Like what you hear?...
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Ep 114 - Structural Pipe Market Update: May 2024
Where is the Oil Pipe Structural Market Headed for May? After a few weeks of "Moving Sideways" for spring is structural pipe going to pick a side or are we going to get a few more weeks of the same? Tune in for more talk on the Structural Market and what to expect in the coming weeks. Like what…
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Ep 113 - Freight and OCTG: The Pipe Hauling Market
The Pipe don't haul itself If there's one subject in the Pipe Game we don't talk about enough, it's definitely the trucking / freight side of things. This important aspect of our industry doesn't get the attention that it deserves. Tune in this week as we discuss the current market around hauling...
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Ep 112 - How would a war in the Middle East affect OCTG Supply and Demand?
What effects would a conflict with Iran and Israel have on OCTG Supply and Demand? Jake and Jon discuss this as well as what Mortal Kombat Character had Sais. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Looking for OCTG...
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Ep 111 - OCTG Market Update: April 2024
Pricing Continues to Settle More of the same? Short answer is yes, but for a more nuanced explanation with grade A quality dad jokes tune in! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Looking for OCTG Inventory ? Check...
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Ep 110 - OCTG Business Ethics Part #1
Are you a young OCTG Salesperson in the industry? Are you trying to create win / win scenarios for you and your customers? Then this the the Podcast for you! In the Pipe Business you're either building bridges or burning them. Tune in this week for some "Best Advice" from the brothers. Like what...
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Ep 109 - Rethinking Pipe: Why the 8R Connection?
Is it time to Question this sacred cow? As far back as anyone can remember, there's always been the 8R connection. But why do we stick with such a dated agricultural thread as our staple go-to thread? Granted there are many threads out there that have proved superior, but as the cost for…
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Ep 108 - Yellowband Tubing Refresher Course
A Refresher Course of Sorts Trying out Tiktok live and reminding the public on how yellow band tubing can save your operations money and time! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for subjects mentioned in…
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Ep 107 - Structural Pipe Market Update for March 2024
Starting off: What do you call Structural Pipe where you're from? The Oilfield pipe we use to build fences with gets different names from different areas. Some call it Drill Stem, Oil Pipe, Bell Pipe among many. Let us know what you call it in your neck of the woods. Also tune in for the latest…
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Ep 106 - OCTG Market Update: March 2024
Checking in on the OCTG Market for March Is the downward pricing trend continuing? Tune in this week and get the latest OCTG Market News! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show:...
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Ep 105- Structural Pipe Market Update February 2024
Where is Drillstem pricing going? Are you in the pipe fence building industry? Want more info on where Drillstem prices are going? Give us a listen to find out! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data...
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Ep 104 - Chrome Tubing in the OCTG Marketplace
With a Focus on the used because we're used guys A brief guide on Chrome tubing in the OCTG Marketplace for 2024. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for subjects mentioned in the show: Cleaning and…
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Ep 103 - OCTG Market Update: February 2024
Starting it off with OCTG Market Update for February 2024 Well we're back for 2024, lets see what the OCTG market is up to! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show: Ferrous Scrap...
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Ep 66 - How to buy Used Pipe in 2022
A quick recap on all the necessary tools for buying and selling OCTG in today's fast paced steel market. Links for Tools Used: https://www.shars.com/ https://www.insize.com https://www.mitutoyo.com/ https://ludlums.com/ Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google…
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Ep 101 - How to Market your Surplus Pipe
Want to try your hand at selling your Surplus Pipe? Are you an operator with some Surplus Pipe on hand? Are you a Pipe Dealer looking to get some pipe out there and flip it? This week we're talking about tips and tricks on how to market your Surplus Pipe. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify,...
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Ep 100 - Structural Pipe Market Update September 2023
Do the seasons affect Structural Pipe Demand? With the summer doldrums fading into the background as fall begins to approach, where does that leave structural prices? Is there a seasonal rebound on demand? Tune in for this episode of Pipe Brothers - Structural update to find out! Like what you...
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Ep 99 - OCTG Market Update: September 2023
Whats OCTG markets up to Sliding into 4th quarter 2023? Fall is coming, but are OCTG prices falling as well? Tune into our September update and get all the details. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for...
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Ep 98 - Rig Ready: Make sure your pipe is on standby
Not all Pipe is ready for the Rig Due to the recent flux of new but green talent to the OCTG side of sales, we thought it would be a good time to knock the dust off of why you should make sure the pipe is Rig Ready prior to being called out. Yards can't read minds and rigs won't be checking in…
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Ep 97 - Structural Pipe Market for June 2023
Where are inventory levels now? Summer is heating up, but where does that put the Structural Pipe Supply? Jake and Jon try to figure it out and see where it's headed. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Photo by...
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Ep 96 - OCTG Market Update for June 2023
Dialing in the forecast for June to December Long forecast for a long absence. Where is OCTG trending this month and for the rest of the year? Links Mentioned on this show: Twitter: The Turkey Scrap Guy Craig Fuller (Freight Guy) 605_gemini handing out helpful freight market info on Tik-Tok Like...
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Ep 95 - Structural Pipe Market Update End of March 2023
Spring is here, does that bring pipe shortages with it? Tune in this month to hear us prognosticate about it. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show: Ferrous Scrap Futures Iron…
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Ep 94 - OCTG Market Update: March 2023
Where is OCTG pricing headed? Time for a quick update! It's been a slow trickle to the downside with OCTG Pricing. Tune in to find out where we think it's headed. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for…
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Ep 93 - Microgrids: An Answer to Hurricanes for Louisiana?
Microgrids seem to be a hot topic on the internet, but where could they be implemented best to prove the concept? Maybe areas that routinely deal with power outages from storms, such as Southern Louisiana and the Greater Gulf Coast, but what are the pros and cons? This week we team up with Robert...
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Ep 92 - Piling Manufacturers: How to buy quality piling pipe from the Oilfield
Translating the OCTG market for our piling customers Are you a piling manufacturer or distributor and are thinking about looking toward OCTG in your piling wheelhouse but don't know how to talk shop in it yet? Well tune in and let the brothers help you with all the ins and outs of how to make…
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Ep 91 - OCTG Market Update: January 2023
OCTG update for January 2023 Some prognosticating about OCTG for 2023 one month in… Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show: Ferrous Scrap Futures Iron Ore Futures Crude Oil…
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Ep 90 - A Brief Conversation on Automation in the Pipe Industry
Automation: We hear alot about it, but how far along is it? Can it translate into the Oilfield or Pipe Reconditioning? Tune in for an off the cuff discussion. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for…
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Ep 89 - OCTG Market Update: January 2023
Starting it off with OCTG Market Update for the New Year! Between the battle of Input Costs and Steel Demand, what does the future of OCTG look like in the beginning of 2023? Give us a listen and let us know your thoughts! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google...
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Ep 87 - OCTG Market Update: Forecasting 2023
What is 2023 going to look like for OCTG: Time to break out the crystal ball and prognosticate the as best as full time pipe dealers and part time broadcasters. Dropping our Hot Takes for what the Oil Country Tubular Good market may shape out like in 2023! Like what you hear? Follow us on…
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Ep 86 - OCTG Update for EOY 2022
Ending a Crazy Year for OCTG As we close out 2022, lets see what the OCTG Markets have in store before the ball finally drops on Dec 31st. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show:...
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Ep 85 - OCTG Market Update: Looking into November 2022
So we skipped October, who cares? What's in store for November and the rest of year? Tune into our Monthly (or every two months?) OCTG Update! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in...
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Ep 88 - How to buy and sell Flush Joint Pipe
Join us for another dive into OCTG and pipe related content for the oilfield! List of points noted in the show: Click here for a talk about EMI Inspection Quick Video on Hydrotest Bursts Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your...
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Ep 84 - Structural Pipe Market Update September 2022
Trying to keep their structural pipe streak going, the brothers are dropping their outlook for September. Up? Down? Tune in to find out! Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show:...
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Ep 83 - OCTG Market Update for September 2022
Getting a late start, but who isn't busy right now in the OCTG sphere? Here are our short and sweet predictions for the rest of September 2022. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in...
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Ep 82 - Structural Pipe Market Update for August 2022
The Brothers giving it another go for their new segment on structural tubing. Tune in this month to see where we think the market is heading. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in…
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Ep 81- OCTG Market Update: August 2022
Starting it off with OCTG Market Update for August 2022! Tune in to see what we're thinking about OCTG for August. Edit: I now realize that the climate bill (now the Inflation Reduction Act) hasn't passed but just a new proposal. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast,...
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Ep 80 - The Future of Pipe E-Commerce
As pipe traders, often we wonder where the future of buying and selling will go. Is the next Pipe Amazon just around the corner, or is it far more complicated than that? Tune in with the bros this week and watch us blabber like we think we know something. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify,...
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Ep 79 - Structural Pipe Market Update July 2022
Well we're halfway through this crazy year in structural tubing. What does the forecast look like for the rest of the month, and what about the rest of the year? Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data...
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Ep 78 - OCTG Market Update: July 2022 "The Tightrope"
A few days behind, but better late than never right? Our Outlook for OCTG as we move through July Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show: Ferrous Scrap Futures Iron Ore Futures...
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Ep 77 - How to Haul Structural Pipe
Perhaps one of the most overlooked issues relating to pipe is getting it from point A to B. Hauling pipe on a flatbed is a big business, and as a company who has loaded thousands of trucks, we'd like to get some of that wisdom out there in a podcast format. So let us know what you think internet,...
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Ep 75 - Structural Pipe Market Update: The Inelastic Demand Curve
Structural is getting to the point where it just doesn't even exist anymore, how did we get here and what market forces are keeping this in play. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in...
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Ep 74 - How is April Going So Far?
So now that we're nearing the Middle of April how have things changed so far? Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your podcasting. Links for Data Sources used in show: Ferrous Scrap Futures Iron Ore Futures Crude Oil Futures Hot...
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Ep 73 - OCTG in Crisis: Substitutes for a Shrinking Supply Chain
As inventory dries up, it's up to the oilfield to do what it does best: innovate when the chips are down. We've put together a quick list of all the options operators can do with OCTG to save some much needed money and get by when options get slim. Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify,...
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Ep 72 - Structural Pipe Market Update for April 2022
First try at a Structural Market Update! Giving this new format on either a monthly or bimonthly update on pipe in the structural world. It's getting hard to find any pipe nowadays, how did we get to this point and where is it going from here? Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher,...
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Ep 71 - OCTG Market Update for April 2022
Rushing into April 2022 before anyone is truly ready Overwhelmed and confused about OCTG lately? So are we. Welcome to our support group ;). Here's is the OCTG update for April 2022 Like what you hear? Follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Google Play, or wherever you consume your...
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Ep 70 - How to Represent the Oilfield on Social Media
Every now and then you need a less than serious episode with more tangents than the previous. Please don't hate us. Links discussed in the show: Alex Epstien's Energy Talking Points Ways to get in touch: [email protected] [email protected]
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Ep 69 - Pipe in the New World Order
With everything happening lately in the world, Jon and Jake decide to talk about how this is going to affect OCTG tubing and casing: Warning: conversational tangents abound.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Jonathan and Jake Yentzen are Pipe Brothers. Buying and selling OCTG, line pipe, and structural pipe for a combined 30 years, their careers have focused on helping operators reduce their costs in the upstream oil and gas industry. Talking about the industry is a day to day occurrence for the brothers…. So one day they decided to start recording. Follow Jon and Jake as they discuss the many topics relevant to upstream oil and gas professionals. Because it's about more than just pipe!
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