In this episode of The Grizzled Geologist, I sit down with longtime friend and mentor Jim Bucci—a geologist with over 40 years of experience across Oklahoma, international basins, and frontier exploration zones. We dive into Oswego lime fairways, the Cherokee shale resurgence, and how legacy fields still hold massive upside potential with the right data and strategy.Jim shares war stories from West Africa, details how he built a 600,000-well database, and reflects on what makes geologists a different breed. From resource plays to high-risk rift basins, it’s a masterclass in passion, technical excellence, and perseverance. If you’ve ever wondered how the old school still runs circles around the modern field—this one’s for you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for updates.🎙 Want to be on the show? Visit www.thegrizzledgeologist.com to reach out.#geology #oilandgas #explorationgeology #cherokeeshale #oswego #petroleumgeology #geosteering #legacyfields #westafrica #frontierexploration #horizontaldrilling #tightoil #reservoirengineering #careermentorship #thegrizzledgeologist