Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe

Leo Lindner - Deepwater Horizon Part 2

In this second part of my conversation with Leo Lindner, we go deeper into the night that changed offshore forever. Leo was there on the Deepwater Horizon when the unthinkable happened. In this episode, he shares more of what it was really like in the hours after the blowout the chaos, the impossible decisions, and the moments that still stay with him. We also spoke about: • What recovery looked like in the days and months that followed • How surviving an event like this changes your perspective on work, life, and everything in between • The impact on families and communities connected to the rig • Why Leo chooses to speak about these events when so many prefer silence It is rare to hear this level of honesty and detail about a disaster that has shaped modern offshore culture. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to be inside history as it unfolds, Leo’s account is as close as you will get.

Titanic Dives and Offshore Experiences with Dik Barton

In this episode, I sit down with Dik Barton a man whose career has taken him to the very edge of human exploration and the heart of offshore safety.

Dik has made an astonishing 22 dives down to the wreck of the Titanic, seen first-hand what most of us only glimpse in documentaries, and led safety operations in some of the most unforgiving environments on Earth.

We spoke about:

• What it feels like to be over two miles under the Atlantic staring at history • How the discipline and mindset needed in those depths translates to leadership offshore • His candid thoughts on the Titan sub disaster and why these stories resonate far beyond the industry • The evolution of safety culture and what still needs to change

It is not often you meet someone who has balanced adventure, risk, and responsibility on such a scale. Dik’s insights are a reminder of how far we have come in safety and how far there is still to go.

37 years since Piper Alpha Part 2

Part 2 of the Joe Meanen re-release, marking 37 years since Piper Alpha.

Joe talks us through the more of the night of the disaster.
What happened.
How he got out.
And what stayed with him after.

This episode is for the 167 men who never made it home.

37 years since Piper Alpha Part 1

This episode is being re-released to mark 37 years since the Piper Alpha disaster.

Joe Meanen was one of the 61 men who survived.

In Part 1, he talks about life before Piper.
The work
The culture
And the things that were already going wrong. 

Leo Lindner - Deepwater Horizon survivor Part 1

Leo Lindner was on Deepwater Horizon
That alone should tell you enough about what this episode is about

In Part 1 of this conversation, Leo walks us through his life offshore
A man who escaped the rig on that fateful night

We talk about the job
The pressure the rig was under
And some of the things that were not right

Including the cracks that were there long before anything exploded

This is Part 1 of a two part series

Steve Beedie – Open the bleed off

This one was a real highlight for me.

Steve has been through a lot and come out the other side with a mindset that is hard to ignore. We spoke about offshore life, mental health, the pressure men face, and how he is using his own story to help others.

I have got a lot of respect for the way he looks at things. No ego, just honesty. And to be honest, I really enjoyed this one. It is a conversation I will remember for a while.

If you have worked offshore, struggled with the job, or just want to hear someone speak with real intent, give this a listen.

George Highmoor – More Oil, Clowns and a Pig Part 2

Back for round two with George Highmoor.

This time we get into some of the difficult bits. More offshore moments and more scenarios you just couldn’t make up.

Some of the stories in this episode are tough to hear. It’s just two people talking about what really goes on out there the graft, the madness, and everything in between.

If you’ve been offshore, and in a position similar to George, I'm sure you’ll get it. If you haven’t, you might start to understand why we always say “you had to be there”.

Pete - Offshore stories and the realities of it all

This week I’m joined by my good mate Pete an offshore regular with a great sense of humour and enough stories to fill a series. We first met back in 2017 and since then Pete has worked all over the world bringing energy grit and a good laugh to every job. In this episode we talk about how he's got on in the industry what life offshore has really been like and the moments that stick with him. There are plenty of laughs but also moments that hit a bit deeper. From tough trips to lessons learned Pete speaks with honesty and experience. If you have ever worked offshore or just want to know what it is really like this one is well worth a listen.