Welcome to The Crude Cast, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the oil and gas industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or exploring the industry for the first time, our podcast offers a unique window into the diverse roles, challenges, and opportunities within this dynamic field.
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Our mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain by showcasing the people and processes that make the oil and gas industry tick. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, learn about new opportunities, or simply enjoy engaging stories, The Crude Cast has something for you.
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Travis McCaughey was born and raised in Alaska, a place deeply intertwined with the oil and gas industry. With close to 20 years of experience working both offshore and onshore in the Cook Inlet, he has a unique perspective shaped by his personal background. Furthermore, his entire family is involved in the industry, offering a multi-generational connection to the field.
Daniel Moseley is a Field Application Engineer at Distran USA, where he helps lead the deployment of ultrasonic imaging cameras for gas leak detection across North America. With a background in analytical chemistry and a Master’s from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Daniel brings deep expertise in spectroscopy and industrial diagnostics. Based in Port Arthur, Texas, he supports clients in oil, gas, hydrogen, and petrochemical sectors by providing field training, technical insight, and regulatory alignment—particularly around EPA methane regulations. Fluent in Mandarin and active in industry events like the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair, Daniel combines global perspective with hands-on technical knowledge. Whether it’s reducing inspection time or detecting hydrogen leaks from a distance, Daniel’s mission is to help facilities operate safer and smarter. As he puts it, “I did cool stuff with spectroscopy—now I’m doing cool stuff with ultrasound.”
Russell Wilson is a driller and tool pusher who started in the oilfield as a roustabout at 18. He has worked for companies including Nabors, Doyon, Inlet Drilling, All American, and Nordic, with experience on rigs across Alaska, including the North Slope, Kenai, and offshore projects. He’s drilled extended reach wells, worked on hydrate research wells. Russell is known for mentoring new hands, stressing situational awareness, and pushing for better training in the field.