The Real Deal Landman Show

About The Real Deal Landman Show

The Real Deal Landman Show reveals what Hollywood gets wrong and what the industry gets right about one of energy's most under-appreciated professions. Hosted by Drew Hopkins and Jerris Johnson—two industry professionals who've lived these stories—we go beyond the TV drama to share authentic conversations with the people who shape America's energy landscape. WHAT WE COVER: - Field Stories: From shotgun negotiations in Oklahoma to courthouse detective work tracking 40,000 pages of title documents - Mentor Wisdom: How industry legends built careers and companies - Career Journeys: Unexpected paths into the profession—from dairy farms in Wisconsin to prison corrections to law school detours - Technology Evolution: The transformation from typewriters and payphones to AI-powered title research - The Human Element: The resilience, relationships, and real risks that define this profession WHO YOU'LL MEET: - Industry veterans with decades of experience in the office and in the field - C-suite executives from major energy companies - Pioneering women who broke barriers - Tech innovators transforming land services - Entrepreneurs building the next generation of energy businesses WHY IT MATTERS: Less than 1% of LinkedIn users know what a landman actually does. Even fewer understand the strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and relationship-building that drive billions in energy deals. Whether you're a seasoned land professional, curious about the energy industry, or inspired by the Paramount+ show "Landman" and want the real story—this podcast is for you. New episodes weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.