The Grizzled Geologist Podcast3 Jul 2025

Geo-Entrepreneurialism: Working From Home and Family Management

Dr. Sarah Compton brings the heat in this episode—laying out what it’s like to balance PhD work, motherhood, and a career in subsurface geology. From pulling all-nighters with a newborn to mapping complex structural plays in the Mid-Con and beyond, Sarah’s story is one of grit, brainpower, and relentless drive.We talk about what it takes to stand out as a geosteerer, how she taught herself StarSteer during field trials, and why solid interpretation still beats flashy models. Sarah shares her experience learning to code, diving into machine learning, and navigating the subtle ways women get underestimated in technical oilfield roles.If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling it all—or doubted whether you could hang in this industry—this episode is proof that you absolutely can. And that some of the best interpreters in the business are also packing lunch boxes at 6 a.m.Brains, babies, and boreholes—Dr. Sarah Compton does it all.🔗 Want to connect or come on the show?Visit www.grizzledgeologist.com📌 Hashtags:#geosteering #geology #oilandgas #machinelearning #petroleumgeology #starsteer #mudlogging #womeningeology #datainterpretation #structuralgeology #subsurface #motherhood #PhDlife #GrizzledGeologistPodcast #womeninstem

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American Heat Engine: Kent J Williamson

🎙 Author of 'American Heat Engine', Kent J. Williamson on the Hidden History of HydrocarbonsIn this episode, I sit down with Kent J. Williamson, author of American Heat Engine: Hydrocarbons and the P...

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Fair Pay For Wellsite Geology and Geosteering: With Bo McCue

In this episode of The Grizzled Geologist Podcast, I sit down with Robert “Bo” McCue, founder of Raptor Consulting, to talk about the state of wellsite geology, geosteering, and mud logging in today’s...

14 Aug 202548min

Document Imaging In Oil and Gas: A Look at Land

In this episode of The Grizzled Geologist Podcast, I sit down with Scott Casso, owner of Casso Land & Imaging, to talk about how a small, family-run company is modernizing courthouse document imaging ...

14 Aug 202542min

Reservoir Engineering 101 with Wyatt Wick

🎙️ Reservoir engineer Wyatt Wick joins the show for a walkthrough of what it actually takes to find, evaluate, and monetize oil and gas assets. From subsurface fundamentals to boardroom economics.We ...

30 Jul 202537min

Oil and Gas Storytime with Chantel Maybach

Chantel Maybach brings big energy to this episode. Sharing her wild ride from teaching high school and fronting a rock band to working for an oilfield service company - Columbine Corp.We talk about Al...

30 Jul 202540min

Microseismic in Oil and Gas: Shane Quimby from Borehole Seismic

🎙️ I sit down with Shane Quimby of Borehole Seismic, LLC to break down the science and story behind microseismic, fiber optics, and vertical seismic profiling (VSP). With nearly 30 years in the seism...

21 Jul 202526min

Can Seismic Data Reveal What’s Beneath Our Feet… or a Lost T-Rex?

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and geophysicist Mark Aisenberg to talk about everything from oilfield processing workflows to a potential breakthrough in near-surface seismic imag...

3 Jul 202525min