Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe

Sidney Huval - From Deepwater Days to Global Insight

This week I’m joined by Sidney Huval, a man who started out with a big service company in the States and ended up shaping crews abroad.

We talked about his time running MWD tools on deepwater projects, the lessons he learned offshore, and how that experience carried over into years of international sales, training and development.

What stood out most though was his energy. Sidney brings so much enthusiasm and you can hear the passion he still has for the industry in every answer.

From long hitches to leadership moments, this episode is packed with insight, stories and a good few laughs for anyone who has ever stepped onto a rig or into a briefing room.

George Highmoor: Oil, Clowns and a Pig on a Motorcycle – Part One

In this first episode of a three-part series, I sit down with George Highmoor, former oilfield worker and author of Oil, Clowns and a Pig on a Motorcycle.

George’s stories are raw, unbelievable but real. We cover everything from life on the rigs to the inspiration behind the book, with plenty of moments that’ll have you shaking your head in disbelief. It’s a mix of chaos and honesty, with just the right amount of crack to.

If you’ve worked in similar environments, you will be able to relate. If you haven’t, you’ll wonder how he got through it.

 

Enjoy part 1 of 3.

From Football Pitches to Offshore Platforms – Nick's Story

In this episode Joe sits down with Nick to explore a journey that spans continents, careers and a whole lot of lessons. From chasing football dreams to leading training and competence offshore Nick opens up about life on the rigs, moving through the ranks and finding purpose beyond the job title.

They dive into the highs the lows and the moments that shaped a career across rigs, countries and industries. It is a conversation about resilience, leadership and the shift from doing the job to helping others do it better.

Whether you work offshore or are just curious about the people behind the energy industry this one is packed with insight and stories you will not want to miss.

Joe Meanen - Escaping Piper Alpha and remembering the 167.

In this powerful episode of Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe Meanen, we take a hard and honest look at the night that changed everything in the offshore world.

Piper Alpha. Two words that still echo through every rig briefing and safety meeting. On 6 July 1988, 167 lives were lost in the worst offshore disaster the world has ever seen. It was not just a tragedy. It was a warning.

Joe walks through what happened, how it happened, and the ripple effects still felt across the industry today. No corporate script. No empty slogans. Just the truth, the facts, and the faces behind the numbers.

In this episode:

- The timeline of the disaster and the critical failures that led to it
- What Joe did to save himself that night
- Life offshore in the 80s and how much the culture has shifted
- What we have learned since and what we still get wrong
- A quiet and respectful tribute to those who never came home

This is not about looking back for the sake of it. It is about making sure we do not forget what went wrong and why it must never happen again.

If you have ever worked offshore, known someone who has, or want to understand what safety really means when it is not just policy but survival, this episode is for you.

Slideshow below: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VXetc7zzx_p3dtfShRmUS0lI59B5-TNuzTBwthm1oS0/edit?usp=sharing

Mike Scotland - Mental Health ManUP and Making Safety Human Again

In this episode I sit down with Mike Scotland Safety Officer mental health advocate and the man behind manUP speakUP and Community cleanUP. Recognised as one of the Top 10 Health and Safety Influencers by HSE People Mike brings a powerful voice to the offshore world one that is raw honest and impossible to ignore.

 

We dive into what it really means to care about safety not just ticking boxes but creating a culture where people feel seen supported and able to speak up. Mike opens up about his own battles the spark that led to manUP speakUP and how a litter pick turned into a movement.

 

Expect real talk and a bit of a wake up call for anyone in the industry who thinks safety is just about procedures. It is about people.

 

Whether you are offshore, onshore or someone interested in the industry, this one is a good listen.

Reece Mosey - Offshore and Online

In this episode of Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe, I sit down with Reece Mosey, offshore worker, content creator and the lad who’s put a fresh face on what life really looks like out at sea. Reece has built a following by showing the raw, unfiltered day to day offshore, from dinners to Christmas shifts.

We get into:

• The good, the bad and the strange requests

• How social media changed things for him and how things are changing with the perception of it in the industry

• What happens when your TikTok goes viral while you’re in the middle of the North Sea

A cracking episode full of views, honesty and insight from someone who's living it and filming it.

Justin Forrest - Offshore through a Lens

In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Forrest, dad, offshore worker, photographer, and all-round brilliant lad. We dive into his time offshore, from the bottom of the pile to the head of the drill floor, and with it the pictures of the moments of the real stories behind life on the rigs. Justin opens up about the people, the pressures, and the perspective you only get from spending years out at sea.

We talk crews, the highs and lows of the job, the camaraderie that keeps it all going, and how Justin’s passion for photography has given him a unique lens on life offshore.

The link to the pictures:

⁠https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16VfIfqHp3Kf-HfztRopzedXjEO3w0MN2L8_hQuI9RBA/edit?usp=sharing

Ali P - Rig Life to Real Estate

In this episode of Wind, Waves & Wells with Joe, I’m joined by Ali P a man who’s worn the boots of both onshore and offshore life.

Ali started out in the energy industry after completing his apprenticeship, diving headfirst into the world of oil & gas and renewables. With stories from the offices to the offshore rigs, he gives us a front-row seat to life in the field and the realities many don’t see.

But then, he made a bold move  leaving it all behind to enter the property game. We dig into why he left, what it’s really like changing careers, and what lessons he’s taken from the energy world into his new venture.

Whether you're thinking of switching industries or just here for the stories, Ali’s honest chat and dry wit make this one well worth a listen.