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The Land Department shares the state of land and energy as we see it. We cover topics like region and basin-specific challenges and solutions, tactics for producing the best work, opportunities in the industry, and stories from experts in the field.

NOV 14

034 - Texas Oilman's Hall of Fame with Jonathan Grammer

Join Brent Broussard and Jonathan Grammer as they delve into a comprehensive conversation about the complexities and evolving nature of land management in the energy sector. Time Stamps 00:48 - Episode Intro01:34 - Guest Introduction: Jonathan Grammer03:12 - Jonathan's Background and Career10:57 - Challenges in Land and Energy Development15:35 - Collaborative Efforts in Energy Projects21:38 - Carbon Storage & Mineral Development28:38 - Texas: The Energy Leader30:01 - Challenges Facing Landowners42:00 - Future Trends in Land and Energy49:04 - Low-Hanging Fruits in Energy Development Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Snippets from the Episode "We live in challenging times, but that doesn't mean they need to be defeated. it just means minds have to get a lot sharper, more creative." - Jonathan Grammer"The best way to prevent a fire is to not let it start." - Brent Broussard"I think it's going to be a ride. And you better try to get on the front row seat so that you can be proactive about where you position yourself as a landman or energy professional." - Brent Broussard"We live in a development period, not a wildcat period. Acreage matters way more today." - Jonathan Grammer"The biggest challenge is going to be proof of concept." - Jonathan Grammer"Money is going to get impatient. People are going to get impatient. Legislators are going to get impatient. And the people that are going to benefit right now are those that have their minds fixed on 2030." - Jonathan Grammer Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Grammer Law Group websiteConnect with Jonathan Grammer on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

57 min
SEP 19

033 - A Baby's Guide to Being a Petroleum Landman with Steve Virant

Diving into the oil & gas industry has never been this fun! Discover the adorable children's book by Steve Virant that explains landman concepts in a way that even babies can enjoy. Tune in! Time Stamps 00:37 - Episode Intro02:39 - Challenges of Writing a Children's Book03:35 - Illustration Struggles and AI Solutions06:37 - Timeline & Process of Creating a Book09:30 - Reception and Personal Reflections11:32 - The Reality of a Landman14:44 - Steve's Alaska Journey16:06 - Surviving the Wilderness16:45 - The Landman Hustle24:09 - The Baby's Guide to Landman Sequel?28:07 - How to Get the Book Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Snippets from the Episode "You just can't beat the go-get-them attitude. That's what a landman is. They're the guys and gals that are going to drive out to the middle of nowhere or go somewhere that they've never been just to try to learn and take an opportunity. And if you put in the work, the opportunities keep coming." - Steve Virant"If you want to stay in this business, whether you're in-house or in the field, you just have to be open and never say no. You never know what the next opportunity is going to bring you." - Brent Broussard"As a kid, you always just want to explore and tinker with everything, and that's what you've got to keep going throughout your career. Otherwise, you'll get stagnant and it won't be fun. Once it's not fun, what's the point?" - Steve Virant Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Get the Book on Amazon (A Baby’s Guide to Being a Petroleum Landman) Connect with Steve Virant on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

31 min
SEP 5

032 - The Ultimate Guide to BESS with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly

Want to know everything about battery energy storage? Our latest podcast episode with Drew Lebowitz and Sean Daly covers it all, from project size to revenue models. Tune in for a deep dive into BESS! Time Stamps 01:14 - Episode Intro01:39 - Overview of Battery Energy Storage03:02 - Meet the Experts: Drew and Sean06:13 - Technical Aspects of Battery Storage Projects14:00 - Noise and Safety Concerns20:34 - Market Dynamics and Revenue Models24:38 - Interconnecting Energy Projects to the Grid35:38 - Civil Engineering and Construction Challenges41:58 - Revenue Potentials46:41 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode "Batteries are unique in that they can access all kinds of different markets." - Drew Lebowitz"A battery is a fairly simple prospect compared to, let's say, wind turbines, where you've got these like massive structures at its heart. A battery is a very heavy box which sits usually on a concrete pad. So it's fairly simple, but that's not to say it's totally foolproof." - Drew Lebowitz"The size of a project is really dictated by the project and energy capacity that you're looking for." - Sean Daly"Certain suppliers need an inverter, a power conversion system external to the container. There are some suppliers where those inverters are integrated in the container. And I think we're seeing some more of that in the industry." - Sean Daly"I'd venture to say that they might have the best BESS book out there. It's impressive!" - Brent Broussard Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyNeed Help with Staffing? Connect with Dudley Staffing Streamline Your Title Process with Dudley Select TitleWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Connect with Drew Lebowitz on LinkedInConnect with Sean Daly on LinkedInCheckout Powerswitch on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

49 min
AUG 22

031 - Summer Cocktail Hour: TREC, Staffing & Elections

Hear what Dudley Land has been up to this summer! From new hires, exciting expansions, market trends, licensure issues, to college football predictions, don't miss the updates on our latest round table! Time Stamps 00:51 Episode Intro02:36 New Hires and Expansions06:33 Regional Updates and Market Trends17:36 Licensure Controversy in Texas23:20 College Football Season Predictions24:55 Team Bets31:47 Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsSnippets from the Episode "We've got a new edition in the Dudley umbrella - Dudley Staffing." -Brandon"Things are staying strong up in the Northeast. We haven't really seen any slowdowns this year. If anything, we've grown." - Steve"Our renewable world has just skyrocketed. It is nonstop. I don't know if there's one manager at Dudley right now who isn't running a renewables project." - Steve"We're doing more and more of full scale project management for our clients. And really, that's where we want to be. We want to be kind of the solution." -Brent"The more experience we gain, the more we work, and the more we know, the more capable we are to be a contributor in the full process."-BrentHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Resources Dudley Staffing Dudley Staffing on The Land Department PodcastDudley Select TitleNeed Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email usFor those tracking our college football bet: If Penn State finishes the season ranked higher than LSU and wins their first playoff game, Brent, Brandon, and Khalil owe Steve $100.If Penn State ranks higher than LSU, but loses their first playoff game, no one makes money.If LSU ranks higher than Penn State, Steve owes Brent, Brandon, and Khalil $100. More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Steve on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

34 min
AUG 8

030 - Dudley Staffing

Is your HR team overwhelmed with recruitment tasks? Let Dudley Staffing take the wheel! Our specialized team is here to fill your open positions quickly and efficiently. Tune in to learn more! Time Stamps 00:54 - Episode & Guest Intro02:39 - How Dudley's Culture Shaped Dudley Staffing06:59 - Dudley Staffing Services Overview11:02 - The Recruitment Process14:39 - Why Choose Dudley Staffing?20:00 - Getting Started with Dudley Staffing22:15 - Dudley Staffing vs. Other Staffing Agencies24:58 - How to Reach Dudley Staffing Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Snippets from the Episode "For us at Dudley Staffing, we want to be a partner. We don't want to just be another vendor, another staffing agency to fill a role." - Makenzie Wall"When you outsource the recruiting to us, we don't want to add more time to your plate. The goal is to take that time away and let us focus on the recruiting side." - Makenzie Wall"You don't get to stick around in the oil and gas business for 40 something years unless you really care about your clients, really care about your people. It just doesn't happen." - Brandon Ward"At Dudley staffing, we're going to care about you and we're going to care about the people that we staff in your company." - Brandon Ward Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Connect with Makenzie Wall on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brandon on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

26 min
JUL 25

029 - Battery Storage 101

Curious about battery storage and its role in our energy future? Dive into all things BESS as we break down the basics, and explore emerging trends. Don’t miss it! Time Stamps 00:46 - Episode & Guest Intro03:21 - Importance of Battery Energy Storage04:19 - Battery Storage Projects Across the U.S.05:18 - Siting and Location Considerations08:12 - Utility Scale vs. Distributed Battery Storage10:50 - Land Agreements in Battery Storage Projects14:56 - Agreement Structures & Terms17:06 - Challenges and Community Relations19:44 - Strategies for Landmen in Battery Storage22:45 - Prioritizing and Vetting Potential Sites23:29 - Challenges and Strategies in Competitive Markets30:44 - Navigating Political and Economic Factors35:11 - Emerging Markets and Trends37:23 - Understanding Distributed Generation38:56 - Title Process and Mineral Review42:40 - Current State of Battery Storage Projects43:53 - Conclusion and Future Outlook Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Snippets from the Episode "We've got to find a way, wouldn't say preach, but educate these landowners." - Patrick Durman"Every landowner, no matter where they're at in the country, can relate to not having power. And that's really what these projects are for." -Blake Thomas"It's a fantastic solution for these short term outages to prop up the grid. That's why we're seeing a huge push to get these batteries into play." -Natalie Johns"Every project is unique and different, but you can't avoid the mineral review. You need to understand and know what your exposure is." -Brent Broussard Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Natalie Johns on LinkedInBlake Thomas on LinkedInPatrick Durman on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

45 min
JUL 11

028 - Derisking Renewables Projects Through Title

Don’t let mineral title complexities hold your projects back! Brent Broussard and Natalie Johns dive deep into the critical steps in derisking renewable energy projects through title diligence. Essential listening for any renewables developer! Time Stamps 00:44 - Episode Intro00:56 - Meet Natalie Johns02:18 - The Importance of Title and Due Diligence05:09 - Mineral Title 10107:09 - Common Issues in Title Agreements08:11 - Initial Title Run Importance09:22 - Mineral Ownership Challenges11:43 - Title Commitment and Mineral Exceptions13:11 - Understanding Title Commitments15:34 - Best Practices in Mineral Title22:51 - Dudley Client Success Stories25:09 - Curative Work in Title28:45 - Educating Renewables Developers 39:51 - Episode Outro Help us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Snippets from the Episode "Just because you have a spreadsheet doesn't mean that it's gospel and doesn't mean that it's been properly vetted." - Brent Broussard"It's about making good business decisions and you can't make good business decisions unless you understand the entire picture." - Natalie Johns"You may have a great surface area, but you may have 150 mineral owners!" - Natalie Johns"Don't be afraid to ever say that you don't know, because that's what we're here to do, because we do know." - Natalie Johns Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Natalie Johns on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

41 min
JUN 20

027 - Government Affairs for the Landman with Todd Morgan

Let's dive into the nuances of government affairs for landmen with Todd Morgan! Discover the legislative battles, evolving landman roles, and critical lobbying efforts keeping the industry thriving. Don’t miss it! Time Stamps 01:32 - Episode & Guest Intro02:23 - Todd Morgan's Background and Career05:52 - The Role of a Lobbyist12:35 - Legislative Processes and Relationships22:59 - Licensing and Regulation Issues 28:11 - Current Legislative Climate30:39 - Importance of Lobbying for Landmen35:07 - Political Landscape and Challenges 40:38 - Inside Legislative Negotiations48:12 - Lobbying for the Renewables51:53 - Landmen and Industry Evolution56:16 - Digitization and Modern Challenges57:10 - Rare Earth Minerals and Legalities01:01:30 - Episode OutroHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey. Resources Need Help With A Project? Meet With DudleyWatch On YoutubeFollow Dudley Land Co. On LinkedInSubscribe To Our Newsletter, The Land Dept. MonthlyHave Questions? Email us More from Our Guest Todd Morgan on LinkedIn More from Our Hosts Connect with Brent on LinkedInConnect with Khalil on LinkedIn

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TRAILER

000 - Welcome to The Land Department Podcast (trailer)

We started this podcast to have meaningful conversations about what’s really happening on the ground in the land industry within oil, gas, and renewables. On the show, we cover the state of the land industry, from activity in the basins to tactics for producing the best work, plus stories from experts in our industry.

09/26/2022

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Good work gents! Enjoyed the listen.

12/09/2022

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1 New follower. Hopefully not anything else I have to do to get Groupie status?

The Land Department shares the state of land and energy as we see it. We cover topics like region and basin-specific challenges and solutions, tactics for producing the best work, opportunities in the industry, and stories from experts in the field.

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Dudley Land Company
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2022 - 2024
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