Here is episode 2 of Conventionally Uncouth, where we sat down with Mike and Chad to talk conventionals, prospect generation, and a little BS. These two are slated to be regulars, helping take us all the way through a conventional prospect from a 2 AM color pencil session to oil in the tanks. Hope y'all enjoy!

00:00 - Intro
02:12 - Guest Introduction
04:55 - Conventional vs Unconventional Reservoirs
10:36 - Chad's Motivations
18:03 - Testing Methodologies
21:50 - Drill Stem Test (DST) Process
23:50 - Sidewall Core Sampling
26:35 - Identifying Clues in Geology
29:30 - The Story Behind Each Well
34:20 - Current Company Initiatives
38:53 - US Conventional Oil Production Stats
40:50 - Shale vs Conventional Oil Production
44:28 - Role of Geologists in Exploration
48:50 - Idea Generation in Oil and Gas
51:40 - Importance of Geologists in Drilling
55:38 - Computers vs Logic in Decision Making
58:23 - Mud Motors in Drilling
01:03:28 - Light-hearted Joke
01:03:41 - Podcast Outro
01:05:37 - Future Podcast Plans
01:08:34 - Understanding Wildcatters
01:10:50 - AI Applications in Oil and Gas
01:15:10 - Job Opportunities in Oil and Gas
01:20:24 - Understanding Graben Structures
01:25:14 - Oil and Gas Production in Graben vs Horst
01:27:44 - Source Rock and Migration Pathways
01:29:34 - Fault-Fed Reservoirs Explained
01:35:10 - Future Trends in Oil and Gas Exploration
01:39:27 - Untapped Resources in Oil and Gas
01:41:19 - Exploring Shallow Gas Prospects
01:43:04 - Closing Remarks

Watch the video here.