The Real Deal Landman Show

Episode 40: What AI is Doing for Owner Relations with Dagen Boyd

Well more than a month after it’s over, this seems like the perfect time to share our NCAA March Madness predictions. Note that Dagen Boyd, Co-founder of Firm.App [http://Firm.App], called it perfectly. Drew Hopkins and Jerris Johnson hear Dagen's story and his experiences with evolving, innovative technology, particularly how AI can revolutionize owner relations and customer service in the oil and gas industry and continue to impact other roles and workflows in operations. If you're fascinated by the capabilities and ongoing impacts of artificial intelligence, this is an episode you'll enjoy. Follow Dagen Boyd on LinkedIn and learn about Firm.App [http://Firm.App]. Chapters * 00:00 March Madness * 06:04 The Development of Firm.App * 28:27 The Role of AI in Owner Relations * 42:05 The Evolution of Job Roles with AI * 53:38 The Future Impact of AI

Episode 39: The Colocation Loophole with Brendan O'Donnell

This episode of The Real Deal Landman Show kicks off with Drew Hopkins talking about his experiences at MLB Spring Training. (He didn't make any of the teams.) It goes on to introduce Brendan O'Donnell of the Pittsburgh-based Houston Harbaugh law firm and feature a discussion on oil and gas law, data centers, and lease agreements. Brendan has the opportunity to provide legal representation for landowners in oil and gas matters. He is experienced with complicated title and royalty issues, and he has recently introduced an interesting concept about a loophole that might exist in co-locating data center development with oil and gas operations. Read "The Colocation Loophole" as part of "The Oil and Gas Addendum" blog on the Houston Harbaugh website at hh-law.com [http://hh-law.com]. Find and connect with Brendan on LinkedIn. As a reminder, this episode in no way constitutes as legal advice. Takeaways * Oil and gas law * Data centers and oil and gas operations * Lease agreements and royalty clauses Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to the Real Deal Landman Show * 05:36 Recording Across Three Time Zones * 10:48 Title Issues and Historical Oil and Gas Law in Pennsylvania * 19:13 The Co-Location Loophole and Data Centers Impact on Oil and Gas Operations * 26:43 Potential Litigation and Future Implications of Oil and Gas Law * 37:55 Negotiating Oil and Gas Leases and Preventing Legal Issues

Episode 38: His Honorable Secretarial Highness, Dan Whitmarsh of the Oklahoma CLO

The Real Deal Landman Show has welcomed many interesting and influential people, but this one includes actual royalty. Dan Whitmarsh is the current appointed Secretary of the Commissioners of the Land Office of Oklahoma. Yet, somehow, he found time to give Drew Hopkins and Jerris Johnson an education on Oklahoma state land ownership, revenue generation for schools, and the office’s interaction with energy companies.  Secretary Whitmarsh offers insights into the complexities of the agency’s operations, the challenges of navigating legislative dynamics, and lesser-known facts and practices of the CLO that most people may never have heard of. Listen in to hear about the potential for public-private partnerships, his unique and insightful career background, and his vision for the agency’s legacy. Chapters * 00:00 Unpredictable Oklahoma Weather * 05:06 The Role of the Commission of the Land Office * 12:09 The Land Office and State Land Ownership * 17:17 Location of Schools on State Land * 24:37 Agency Operations and Legislative Dynamics * 33:33 Land Use and Revenue Allocation * 41:31 Career Trajectory and Agency Legacy

Episode 37: The NAPE 2026 Compilation

Drew Hopkins, Jerris Johnson, and The Real Deal Landman Show returned to NAPE (North American Prospect Expo) with a stylish booth in the nether regions of the conference, but plenty of giveaways and goodies to bribe visitors into coming to see them. The conversations covered various topics in the energy industry, including personal experiences, stories, and memories, as well as the significance of the main event. Discussions emphasized the role of data modernization and AI, the impact of being a landman, insights on energy management and data centers, and challenges and opportunities in the energy industry. Our thanks to NAPE for providing a space to set up a temporary shop and to the many fans (dare we say “fans”?) who made the trek out to the edge to say hello. Featured Guests * Kyle Reynolds, AAPL President * Jeremy Bolder, Dakota Analytics * Trace Sutherlin, OU Energy Management Student * Wade Brawley, Land Legend * Kyla Lawson, StackDX

Episode 36: Dudley Mifflin and Buried Ham ft. Brent Broussard

On The Real Deal Landman Show, Drew Hopkins and Jerris Johnson are honored to host guests with their own podcasts and successful ventures. For the legendary industry leaders who share valuable insights and others' experiences, we like to give them a chance to tell their own stories. The latest episode is with Brent Broussard of Dudley Land Company https://www.linkedin.com/company/t-s-dudley-land-company-inc/and The Land Department podcast. Gems to be heard: - Where did the Dudley name come from? - What was the story of a ham buried in someone's backyard? - Why is your reputation your most valuable asset, and how do you keep it strong? Connect with Brent on LinkedIn. Check out Dudley Land Company at https://www.dudley-land.com/ [https://www.dudley-land.com/] Listen to The Land Department podcast everywhere you access The Real Deal Landman Show. Follow us on LinkedIn and take a look at our mediocre website at https://realdeallandman.com [https://realdeallandman.com].