In this episode of The Grizzled Geologist, I sit down with Josh McCollom of Pharaoh Energy Services to talk all things fracking — from the early days of deep vertical stim jobs to today’s ultra-efficient horizontal completions.Josh brings 20+ years of experience in pressure pumping and completions engineering, with a career that spans Weatherford, Chesapeake, American Energy Partners, and now Pharaoh. We dig into:What fracking really is and why it mattersThe evolution of slickwater, foam, gel, and hybrid jobsWhy one-size-fits-all completions don't work — and how geology ties inField lessons from the Granite Wash to the Mississippi LimeThe role of software, AI, and better communication across teamsWhether you’re a geologist, engineer, field hand, or just someone who wants to understand how energy gets to market — this one’s for you.🔔 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to catch new episodes and shorts every week.🌐 More at: www.thegrizzledgeologist.com #geology #geosteering #oilandgas #completions #fracking #grizzledgeologist