Tripping Over the Barrel: Recent Episodes
Digital Wildcatters
Tripping Over the Barrel is a series that highlights the unique personalities within the Oil and Gas Industry and the stories they have to share.
Jimmy Sebastian comes on the pod for a trip down memory lane and to chat all things Data & Analytics. Seven Lakes Technologies, now a part of W Energy Software, took the industry by storm in the mid 2010’s as a disruptive Oil and Gas Technology innovator. Jimmy, Funk, and others lead the charge, as Seven Lakes became one of the 1000 fastest growing privately held companies in the US in 2014. This pod provides insights into how it all happened, some of the challenges of scaling quickly, and how and why oil and gas data and analytics differs from retail and other industries. A fascinating listen. Enjoy!
Learn more about Fuze | The Future of Energy here: https://bit.ly/3DbZisD
Sarah Compton, aka "Tenacious G" (The G is for Geologist) is amazing. The former college Softball player wanted to study volcanoes but ended up in Oil & Gas. Sarah and Funk dive into life, business, softball, and getting served a steady diet of curveballs, success, and failures in all of those areas. Come for stories about bears breaking into your car and trashcans, and stay for social media and brand-building advice. The fastest 53 minutes ever!
The Smart CEO of C-Smart Analytics. A nit with wit. A guy in a tie. Ernie Hauser is many things, and today, he is a guest on "What the Funk?". Continuing our streak of Mid-Atlantic hustlers, Ernie talks about dressing for success, the value of cold calling, Measurement, and his favorite ever Pittsburgh athletes. A fun listen with a passionate leader who will never shy away from the grind!
Checking in from our Nation's Capital, Craig Heilman joins the podcast to talk about all things Naval Aviation, Baltimore's Best Crab Cakes, making Kevlar, and how his company, Arbo, is a good one to know in the Energy Data and Analytics space. The mid-Atlantic renaissance man lets us under the hood on all things DC, Energy Regulation, and helping veterans get acclimated to civilian life. A fun and fascinating listen!
Todd Brooker knows about the value of hard work. The President of Cawley, Gillespie & Associates learned a whole bunch about discipline, effort, and accountability at an early age from his father, who played at Alabama and in the NFL, and the Legendary Bear Bryant. Athletes are often successful in business, and Todd is no exception. We talk about his last 31 (!!) years at Cawley Gillespie, his ascension to President of the company, and how important it is for introverted engineers to get out of their comfort zone. Awesome listen!
Kevin Ludbrook & Jason Webster can sniff out the BS. Two fellas who did time at Quorum and bonded over fast cars are working wonders at Spira Data, one of the fastest-growing Operational Resource Planning and Field Ticketing platforms in the game. Come for the stories, stay for the "Say-Do Ratio"...and whatever you do, remove the term "If your controller gets hit by a bus..." from your lexicon. Good podcast with some good fellas.
Mark Hinaman (Pronounced like Chinaman, or Heineken) is one of the most versatile dudes in all of Energy. He heads up the Denver Young Professionals in Energy group, has a passion for nuclear energy, plays the saxophone, is an unofficial Renaissance Engineer, and is an authentic millennial. If you are looking for facts around nuclear, a passion for energy prosperity and someone who tells it like it is, Mark is your man. Fun listen with one of Denver's finest!
Nicole Nixon one of the best marketers in Oil & Gas (and any industry) joins Funk to talk about all things marketing. Combining emotion with content creation, the changing landscape of marketing, and some of their favorite ads ever created highlight this must-listen podcast. For anyone who creates content or wants to build a brand, this one's for you!
Get your tickets to Energy Tech Night Midland here: https://digitalwildcatters.com/event/energy-tech-night-midland-tx/
If there was one thing that I KNOW T-Lo loved besides A & M football and his family...it was his colleagues at Spotfire. It has always been a firm belief of mine that a huge part of Tim's emphasis on building culture at Energy Navigator was born out of his time in the early 2000's at Spotfire. Laura Dye, a recurring guest, was his work wife. Joseph Taylor was his brother from another mother. Peter Allen was his favorite business beer buddy while John Dinning and Rock Gnatovich (still the undisputed best name of anyone to come on this pod) set the example of servant leadership, compassion, and success. They all come on to roast and toast one of our all-time favorite colleagues, and dear friend.
T-Lo's three incredible daughters, Morgan, Erin, and Logan, bring the Spunk and join the Funk for this unforgettable episode of Tripping Over the Barrel. The apple didn't fall from the tree, so it is no surprise that the Loser Ladies have stories for days. We talk family trips to 50 states, being curious, how not to piss off dad, volunteer work, and his legacy. A legacy of a beloved man and a true digital wildcatter. Enjoy.
On our third tribute episode - Tim's college buddies from A&M give the down low on T-Lo from the late 80's and early 90's. Road trips to SoCal, engagements to weddings, current marriages, and the separation of business and professional highlight another heartfelt recording. Between 97 recordings with Tim and Funk, and now 3 tributes, this marks 100 episodes strong for TOTB!
On our second tribute episode to Tim Loser, we are joined by his baby brother, Matt, and some of his longtime OVS Group colleagues. Family came first for Tim - always did. But he put a great deal of care and effort into his work family as well, and this recording encapsulates that with some laughs, some tears, and an immense amount of appreciation for T-Lo.
It is with a heavy heart that we record our first tribute episode to the great Tim Loser. Some of Tim's old Energy Navigator colleagues, Terry Moschopedis and Marsha Vigil wax poetic and share some of their favorite memories of working with the man. We hope you enjoy this heartfelt and special content honoring a special person.
The Top Dog of the Texas Triangle - Jason Webster - goes tripping live from Funk's house and dives into what drives him. The fellas dive deep into the incredible "say-do" quotient, working at Quorum Software, and now Spira Data, and offers advice for his younger self.
JW is a well respected stud and does not disappoint....including a surprise announcement.
Cheers,
Sarah Fenton is a real American. A Shalennial. A grinder. A winner. The EQT Senior Executive joins the fellas on Tripping Over the Barrel and provides the lowdown on: Pittsburgh vs Denver, Rice vs EQT. Rice @ EQT, ESG @ EQT, remote work in Oil & Gas, favorite technologies, and so much more. High energy, super fun, and a good reminder that success is simply never an accident.
"Yes he Cann" was already taken, so instead we pose the fundamental question: Have you ever googled your name?? Mr. Cann, highly recommended by the esteemed David Forsberg, is a long time consultant who has seen it all during his consulting career - including donkeys delivering coal to homes in China. Now, he serves as a speaker, advocate, and expert in the Oil and Gas and Energy Transition space, and his following is massive. Come and see why this one of a Kind Canadian has carved out a bit of a byte of our industry.
This week on TOTB:...A man carved out of granite who was raised in New Hampshire. A passion for playing baseball, and a love of the Boston Red Sox...where both of his parents were teachers, and he married a girl from Pennsylvania before starting a career in Oil & Gas Data and Analytics.
We are talking about @Funk, right? Naw? Wow...The hosts have a feeling and the only cure is Bobby Neelon. Come for the stories, stay for technical deep dive, and understand why data is the sacred pill for Grayson Mill.
Ever met a man who was born in Pakistan, raised in Iran, spent formative years in Texas, schooled in New York, and molded on the soccer pitch? Well, now you have. Oh yeah, Quorum Software VP of Sales Soroosh Seyhoon has a tale or three and schools the fellas on living in Israel, Baha'i faith, Italian family dinners in Jersey, and being part of an acquisition machine on this powerhouse edition of #TOTB.
Rarely do we find a man from Western Canada who goes to college in New Jersey (Go @rutgers)…Rarely do we find a man from Western Canada who marries a woman from New Hampshire. Rarely do we find a man who wears a Red Sox hat on this podcast. Ok, scratch that last one. Marc Hebert (Ay-Bear), an executive at the rapidly growing Dakota Analytics, doubles down on some of the themes in the recently dropped Jose Rodriguez episode: PowerBI, Data Management, Analytics, Bitcoin mining, and so much more. Bonus: Fish sticks.
LiveFreeorDie #ScarletKnights #Dakota
A Reservoir Engineer, a Data Scientist, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter. An EFT'er. An EQT'er. A Houston Cougar...Jose Rodriguez is many things.One thing he is not, however, is a fan of archaic technology. Nope. No sir. The Young King takes us through his favorite Tech solutions, talks about the stigma of working from home in Oil & Gas, and offers career advice to our College age listeners. This future industry leader lets it rip on the Trip.
By way of Nova Scotia, and before that - Viking ships from the North Sea - The inimitable Josh Ulla goes tripping with the fellas from his office in Oklahoma. We rap about ExxonMobil, tech startups, entrepreneurship, consulting and much more. High energy and awesome, just like the gingerman himself.
Trent Stoker, yet another DI alum, and our most loyal #TOTB listener, joins us with his friend and business partner, the unflappable Fred Soliz. Trent and Fred look different, sound different, act different, and live in different places...but they work brilliantly together and share the same passion for the Oil & Gas, and Energy Tech industries. It's a shame you can't see them, but sadly, Trent can't figure out the internet. Enjoy!
The Enverus guest streak continues! A disciple of Drillinginfo as well as sales doctor and recent guest, Matt Wilcoxson, Chase Nall checks in from Seattle to talk about his unique career path that continues to carve its own turns. We dive into mentorship, pattern recognition, adapting to change, and how judgement can really hinder us, professionally. One of the best, most introspective young leaders we’ve had on.
23 countries, 17 years, 5 AM wakeup calls and only 1 employer. Few people in the Energy Technology industry are more respected than Matt Wilcoxson. The dude is younger than both hosts, yet we both look up to him. An OG DrillingInfo sales guy, Matt has worn basically every hat possible in the Enverus sales group, seen ups, downs, wins, losses, expensive trips to Europe to realize you would have been better off quite literally anywhere else. A must listen for aspiring business leaders. Come see why the Sales Doctor is built different.. + a bonus: T-Lo reveals that he is a Grandfather now. Congrats old timer!
It is only fitting that Kurt Rucker, the most dynamic Geologist in Oil & Gas, works for a company called "Verdad". A quick translation to Spanish tells you all you need to know. Kurt will never be one to mince words, and that rang true here. We critique everything that is backward in the space, and take a look forward into what this crazy space will look like in 5 years. One of our best...
The post #TheTruth: Kurt Rucker ain’t no Sucker on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Dwayne Purvis, aka Big Purv, came on for a second round to rap about how ESG is a golden OPPORTUNITY for the Upstream industry, not a THREAT to it. We discuss his upcoming conference, the Carbon Expo, and Dwayne goes over his thesis for accounting for abandonment costs in the well’s valuation. Dwayne is a big thinker and doesn’t disappoint.
The post A Short with the Carbon Capture Captain | Dwayne Purvis on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Braxton Huggins is one of one. A SEVENTH (Yes, 7th) Generation Texan. A young Chief Marketing Officer. A branding guru. A guy who was kicked out of the family business for implementing digital marketing and using social media. A..wait, what was that last one? Intrigued yet? Oh...and don't you dare call him "Huggy Bear". Didn't work out well for us. 40 jam-packed minutes with this dynamic marketer.
The post Your choice, Braxton: The Family Business or Social Media on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Sarah Stogner doesn't have time for your BS. Or yours. Or yours, either. And you, Chevron? Why don't you go clean up your wells that are leaking in West Texas instead of sending out henchmen to mess with lawyers and environmentalists.The Unicorn takes us through her life, career path, Running for TX Railroad Commissioner, Toxic Masculinity, and TikTok. As promised, the Unicorn delivered with a one of a kind episode.
The post Getting Stogned with the Unicorn: #vote4theunicorn on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Every once in a while, the world is in perfect harmony. In this case, that harmony is a couple of handsome Jeremy's getting together on a podcast. Also there was an Aggie, but that has nothing to do with the har...anyway. The Sweeker comes on to discuss Darcy, Deloitte, Oxy, Energy Transition, in an accidental entrepreneur-centric episode.
The post Let’s Go Sweeking with Jeremy Sweek on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Riley O'Donnell is a 24 year old award winning CEO. His company, Endla, out of Brisbane, Australia was accepted into Y-Combinator and they are rocking and rolling. He helps some of the worlds largest operators, automating and optimizing their completions designs...and now, his greatest achievement: A guest appearance on Tripping Over the Barrel. Riley dives into his early career at Santos, being accepted into YC, and the COVID challenges that prevent him from travelling to North America. Super fun chopping it up with this rising star.
The post The Beginning of the Endla on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Our second "real doctor" joins our fake Doctor (Funkenstein) to provide us with an update from Aggieland on the state of Petroleum Engineering Education. Dr Jeff Spath, Texas A&M Petroleum Engineering Department Head, has had a full career - 30+ years at Schlumberger - is giving back by leading the department through the Energy Transition. The Professor schooled us on what it was like being an educator during COVID, recruiting students, and how to transition while the world is “transitioning.” Bonus: T-Lo geeks out on Aggie stuff, quite literally his favorite thing to do.
The post Aggie Engineering and Math with Dr. Jeff Spath on Tripping Over The Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Boulder is many things. One thing it is for SURE NOT is an Oil & Gas town. So, imagine growing up in Boulder into a family of Petroleum geologists. Like, your ENTIRE extended family are Petroleum Geologists. Welp, Laura Pommer knows about it. And she's...different. This emerging industry superstar brings her unique spirit and years of industry experience to EnergyFunders and has carved out her role as THE Bitcoin Queen. Laura raises the hash rate in this one of a kind episode.
Check out EnergyFunders: https://www.energyfunders.com/
The post Tripping over the Crypto with Bitcoin Kween Laura Pommer first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
When it comes to Oil and Gas Data and Operational Efficiency, Zack Warren aka Z-Dubz is THAT dude. Zack has a "traditional" background for an Oil and Gas guy - Dallas-born and raised, and smart enough to get a job at ExxonMobil right out of college, and then migrating to Denver to start a family. But now...a Warrening...Zack has extreme velocity in the Oil & Gas consulting world. Fun listen with an emerging CEO live from Dr. Funkenstein's basement.
The post Zack on the Attack on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
A Marine. A Personal Trainer. A Nerd. A Wildcatter. A Problem Solver. A Winner. The College Station-raised, co-founder of Digital Wildcatters is many things, and we dig into a bunch of them in this 60 minute edition of #totb. As a contrast to the Oil & Gas Startups Podcast, Jake does the answering instead of asking. Go do some bicep curls to get pumped for the Jake Corley episode.
The post Body by Jake on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
How does a Rock Star from Vancouver Island end up in Calgary doing Energy Tech and Finance? Well, Darren Woods, was “Almost Famous” and can tell you all about it. The Woodsman gets into why being a musician has made him better at math, growing the Canadian market with Darcy Partners, and the various professional hats he currently wears. Pour yourself two fingers of Canadian Club, and listen to Woody jam!
The post A Rock Star in the Woods on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
In the spirit of baseball season, we are throwing a bit of a changeup at ya. Mike Umbro, well known pro-Oil & Gas professional in California comes on to talk about the recent Oil spill in Southern California, and give us the reaction amongst the state's legislature. We return next week with a full episode: A rockstar in the Woods. Cheers!
The post Oil in the Water | A TOTB Short with Mike Umbro first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Getting coffee earlier today, a barista asked T-Lo: “Sir, are you a Rocket Scientist with an PHD from Stanford? No? Thought so. You should talk to Karthik Balikrishnan though. He is. And don't forget your mocha.” Smart Barista. Karthik aka Karthi B the Dr. of ESG is a certified expert in aerospace, emerging digital technologies, and of course, ESG. Karthik shares experiences throughout his career, with a focus on how companies have navigated ESG in other industries, while offering insights into how the Oil & Gas supply chain can take strides to achieve net zero carbon emissions. Incredibly educational and unique perspective from a an who has been in the ESG trenches. Enjoy!!
The post The Doctor of ESG: Karthi B on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
What states come to mind when you think Oil & Gas? Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, North Dakota, Alabama. Wyoming....wait, Alabama? Well, Jerris Johnson has a good story behind how he became a “Land Man” in the Oil patch and how that landed him in Birmingham...and why he chose to stick around even when given the choice to leave. A Sooner by birth and hater of the Crimson Tide, Jerris talks about carving his own path, his growing company, and some of the differences between working for Operators based in Oil cities and those further from the action. Fun perspective, enjoy!
The post JJ in Bama on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Should the industry stop using BOE and switch to BOV? Dwayne Purvis thinks so. Nerd alert: We dig deep into the science of Oil & Gas...but we also got into the man, Big Perv: Dwayne grew up the son of a preacher, with no interest in working in Oil & Gas...but fate and scholarship money led him to it. Also, Dwayne educates TLo and the Funkmeister on what life is like as a consultant in Oil & Gas, and a discussion about accents ensues. A great episode with another great personality.
The post Catching up with Big Perv on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Remember when you were rejected from the University of Colorado, but accepted to Colorado School of Mines?! No? Well, our guy Eric Marshall does. A small town kid from Western CO. dubbed the "Pride of the Poudre" and the "Dude from Delta", Eric fled his small town roots and made his mark in International Oil & Gas, then Houston, before settling in Denver. Eric takes us through some CRAZY stories of drilling wells in China (TAFT), how he found his way onto some Energy Tech boards (Looking at you, IRON-IQ), and his latest hobby: Colorado Real Estate. Funny and Fun episode, enjoy it!
The post Marshall Matters with Eric Marshall on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Some people just have "it". Bradford Remley? Dude's got "it". Some people say they do gas compression. Bradford calls it "moving money". Some people went to High School. Others (ahem, Brad) did the morning announcements every day. A dynamic speaker who dove into being a miltary brat (Tim can relate), an Accountant, A business leader, and member of the Midland Chamber of Commerce. An easy listen with a really energetic dude. Enjoy some Bradford time!
The post The Compression Session with Bradford Remley on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Lawyers. Landman. Tribal land experts. Technologists. Okies. In this episode of TOTB, Monica Smith Griffin and Scott St. John dive deep into the many businesses that they run, how they stay sane, and talk about how lawyers do it in their briefs. Ok, maybe not the last part. A couple of energetic high achievers take the mic to rap with the fellas and make fun of longtime podcast listener Trent Stoker, a friend of everyone that he’s ever met. Super easy listen. Enjoy!!
The post Smitty and The Saint on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Matt Harriman likes making work suck less. He even says it on his company, Pod2's, website. But he also specifically mentions that Al Pacino does not work at his company, so we never know with this wild card. Anyhow, Matt walks us through his history, what he enjoys doing, his consulting company and technology ideas. Bonus: Dr. Funkenstein records this episode from the confines of another DW podcaster's home, a toddler shows up mid-podcast, and T-Lo talks about driving all over Texas - moving one daughter into College, the day after marrying another daughter within 21 hours. Fun one
The post Making Work Suck Less with Matt Harriman on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
From Rigs and Real Estate to #TOTB. Collin Placke, #gigem joins the fellas to talk about his methods behind creating financial freedom, "side hustling", and how he hedges against being "all in" with his oil career - and teaches others how to do the same. Collin takes us through working at companies big and small...the differences between working in Midland and Denver...and how to balance raising a family, a podcast, a full time job, and a side hustle. Had a blast with this young fella who has wisdom beyond his years. Enjoy it!
The post Real Talk with Collin Placke on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
From Midland Lee High and Friday Night Lights (as a highly decorated football state champion) to Lee-ving Midland for D-1 Football at Texas Tech...to foregoing amateur eligibility to be in football movies (Friday Night Lights, Invincible, etc.) with Mark Wahlberg and The Rock....to eventually coming back to West Texas and long days in the oilfield. Joe Norman takes us on this wild ride as the fellas cover everything from what it is like being a black man in the oil patch, the brotherhood born from a Texas High School Football Championship, and Production optimization. Enjoy!
The post From Hollywood to the Oilfield with Joe Norman on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Podcasters. Fieldhands. Crossfitters. IPA Drinkers. Football players. Some of these apply to Justin Gauthier...but not necessarily the ones you might think. The Bearded Beast from Canada takes us from his path from the gridiron, to the oilfield, to the energy capital of the world, to, of course, the podcast studio. Come on in to hear three dudes who never intended to have a podcast talk about having a podcast, the OGGN vs DW "rivalry" and so much more in this super fun hourlong ep. Spoiler: Despite looking like every guy you see at your local brewery, Justin doesn't drink beer.
The post Justin Time with Justin Gauthier on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Elizabeth DeStephens is Amazing ... For the uber talented Elizabeth DeStephens, life is about learning, helping people, and contributing to society. One might even call her the Mother Teresa of the oil & gas industry. I did once. We learn about going from Ohio to Florida to Houston to California (CRC)...From Upstream A & D to Tech Startups and Nonprofits, Elizabeth's versatility and overall approach makes her one of a kind. Super fun episode featuring Dr. Funk live from the Brown Palace, some technical mishaps, and even some off key singing. Enjoy!
The post DeKween Elizabeth on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Yale. MIT. Speechwriting for the Secretary of the US Treasury. New Hampshire vacations. Tripping Over the Barrel. Folks, when Josh Adler goes in...he goes ALL in. Only the best of the best for the CEO of one of the hottest Energy Tech startups, "Sourcewater". Josh joins the fellas to talk about growing up in DC, working at tech startups in the 90s, entrepreneurship, summer homes, technology evolution, and disrupting mature markets. One of the brightest guests to ever come on the pod, T-Lo and the Doc had a blast with the Source of Sourcewater.
The post Straight From the Source’s Mouth | Josh Adler on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Pardon us the political references, but Chris Robart is our first of back to back guests from the Washington, DC area. The dynamic Chief Customer officer of Ambyint takes us down a number of paths including: building incredible technology, views on Production optimization, and Working with your twin brother. PS: Video now.
The post “Yes we Cambyint” with Chris Robart on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
California: Big state, Big consumer. Big reserves. Big importer of Oil. Huh? Mike Umbro, investor, entrepreneur, and now aspiring energy producer joins TOTB to talk all things California, Oil & Gas, virtue-signaling vs greenwashing and his Big opinions. A San Diego native who went to Pepperdine, Mike enjoys ocean views, palm trees, "Anchorman", and his oil locally produced. Super lively episode.
The post Um, Bro? California Screamin’ With Mike Umbro on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
This week we were joined by our soviet compadres, Michael Maltsev and Nikolai Korniyuk from RigER. The guys were forced to hear Jeremy’s passport sob story (not fun), talk about their passion for Religion (hockey, fun), and dive into how a couple of Russian dudes ended up in Calgary, helping automate the way North American field rental companies do business. A unique episode with the leaders of a fast rising startup. Enjoy!
The post USSRigER on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Chad Spencer is a true renaissance man, guy does it all, including...waving knives around on LinkedIn?! Hanging with Chad, we learned about his deep Houston roots, his approach to investments, his passion for recruiting, his expertise in all social media...and that cold calling is live and well...Bonus: Remember that time when you were golfing, and lmost qualified for the US Open? Oh, that was Chad. My Bad. Enjoy!
The post Spencer’s Gifted on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Becky and Sanjay sitting in a tree e-v-o-l-v-i-n-g. The Evolve Collective is a new age idea that will spawn many copycats. The collective is a worldwide “village” made up of a group of accomplished professionals, energy industry veterans, and somehow, Dr. Funkenstein. The goal is to help startups get the most out of their company. The variety of skillsets amongst the villagers has created a Swiss Army knife of options to assist. We talk about the collective, Sanjay and Becky‘s path to entrepreneurship, and why Sanjay‘s daughter chose Tufts over Brandeis.
The post Collectively Evolving on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Curating genuine, relatable, and hilarious content is essential to building your brand on social media. In the Oil & Gas industry, two and funniest are Steph and Donnie Davis. The Davis clan came on to talk about working in the same industry, from the same office, and raising the same kid. Also might be married. We pose questions such as: "who is the funnier of you two?"..."what is it like to work with the Digital Wildcatters bro's?" and "how do you get 5 million LinkedIn views on a post about getting fired?" Real hard hitting stuff. Loved this one. Enjoy!
The post I STAN THE DAVIS CLAN aka 5 Million Views, Your Move, Steph on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
TOTB is a little over a year old. So is Round the Rotary podcast. We made 50 episodes in year 1. The man, JP Warren? 110! Dude is the Lou Gehrig of Podcasts. Thanks for big timing us like that!! JP, the long-haired wonder who is 6'5" and never played sports joined the guys to do a retrospective on "The first year of Podcasting '' in a close knit oil and gas content space. We handed out superlatives for funniest, favorite episode, best guest… and of course, most awkward moments. Good times and an easy listen.
The post #TrippingRoundTheRotary on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Two months ago, Kyle Golden, P2 executive and a good friend of TOTB had a simple message: “you guys need to have Thomas Feighny on your podcast, the guy is electric”. And boy, was he right. Thomas was born with the gift of gab, a passion for storytelling, and a desire to march to the beat of his own drum. Buying a used police cruiser at an Amarillo, TX auction? Sure! Starting a new company in the middle of a pandemic? Why not? Moving to Houston in the middle of the Summer? Of course. Bike riding at 5 AM in 15 degree weather? You already know. Thomas brings an undeniable passion, energy, and youthful exuberance to this weeks TOTB.
The post Thomas the Feighn on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Did you move your family from Houston to Montana in the middle of the pandemic with your 5 children? John Ferrell did! The CEO and Founder of Well Database (and friend of the DW family) joins the guys to rap about all things Oil & Gas Data, running a startup software company, balancing family, and why taking on investor funding isn't always the answer.
The post It’s not Will, it’s Well (Database) | John Ferrell on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Luke Wallace dreams of having a vineyard on the coast of Italy. Or living in Malaysia. Or snowshoeing in the foothills of the Rockies. Or owning a fleet of trucks. But for now? He enjoys being the King of artificial lift. In this episode of TOTB, Luke gives us his history - working at companies large and small, being mentored by artificial lift experts, and gives us a crash course on the seven types of artificial lift (did you know there were that many?). Luke also tells us what balancing a newborn with work during the COVID times looks like. Enjoy!
The post The Uplifter on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
A Cajun. A Yankees fan. A man who is quite certain that #PaperIsTheProblem. Steven Toups joins the guys this week to talk about the digitization of documents in oil and gas, and how we have just scratched the surface of the industry’s digital transformation. Steven is an optimist with high energy and a unique perspective on where our industry is headed...a fun listen!
The post The Dog Ate My Field Ticket on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Whitney Wickes ROCKS. While our opinions may or may not be credible...would you believe Forbes Magazine? After all, they awarded her "30 under 30" in Energy last year. Whitney walked us through growing up in Aspen (yes, people are actually born and grow up there, apparently), to professional skiing to being a competitive equestrian. Now? WW has co-founded her own company and moved to Sheridan, WY, all before 30. Yeah. Like we said, Whitney, who is popular, personable, passionate, and pony-loving, ROCKS. Tune in for the whole story!
The post Rockin’ Out! with Whitney Wickes on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Bringing the Energy, Jeremy Gottlieb aka“Young Gotti” joins TOTB this week to let the fellas Inside the mind of a Petroleum expert, and startup leader. Jeremy G. has passion, confidence, and a burning desire to bring digital transformation to the Energy Tech world. We dive into his desire to emulate Robinhood, Amazon, and why 10x better than the status quo is the minimum. Bonus: Insights on how to balance being a father of young kids and running a fast growing startup.
The post Gott Heem! on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Wisdom: noun: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; The quality of being wise. Also known as " something the hosts of this Podcast lack, but The Saga Wisdom executives have in spades." Mike Hwozdecki and John Thompson came on to discuss the shared experience of the glory days at Fekete (now part of IHS Markit), the wisdom gained from Mark Bahorich and the crew that built and sold Q Engineering, their Canadian roots, and bonding over the Habs struggles.
The post Bringing The Wisdom on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Ever think back fondly to a place you once worked? Amanda Stevens (now at Whiting) and Jason Olbekson (now at Salesforce) come on and shared their favorite stories from their time at BOLO. For those of you who don't know BOLO, it is Oil & Gas Accounting Software. For those that do? Well, before P2 acquired them, it was a personality-filled, fun-loving, and fast-growing company. What made it such a special place?
The post The BOLO Glory Days on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Ever wonder what it’s like being the CEO of an E & P company? Well, Ward Polzin doesn’t have to wonder…he lives that life and gives us a glimpse into what it demands. The CEO of Camino Natural Resources, Founder of CDEV, dude who brought EnerPlus to the US, and mentor to the Gen X/Millennial generations dives into his humble beginnings, College in Missouri, and cutting his teeth in Alaska – aka the Dan Pickering path.
The post El Camino with Ward Polzin on Tripping Over The Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
We are no rocket scientists, but…Well, Matt Flanagan is. Really. This rocket scientist came on and schooled us on his mind blowing “Digital Twin” technology and where it will add value in the upstream, downstream, midstream, and renewables world. We dove into his highly successful career path and helping lead Opportune into International markets, and of course, his time at A & M. If you think you are a Super Aggie, prepare to be humbled, Matt has you beat…tune in for a deep dive into his favorite A&M sporting event ever, and even traveling with the teams.
The post Gig ‘Em, Matty! on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Chevy. Kate. Bobby. Small Business. Oklahoma. Oil and Gas. Chesapeake. Consulting. 'Merica, folks. T-Lo and Dr. Funkenstein enjoyed diving into the background of these 3 Okie's, who are so bullish on their own business that they launched it during the height of a pandemic! While all 3 of the Novus Consulting founders have varied and unique skillsets, they leave you with one key message: People do business with people they like and trust.
The post Never Burn Your Bridges on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Chris Hansen is a fast riser in the political world. We pushed for a commitment to run for President in 2032. Prior to embarking on a career in politics, Hansen spent many years at IHS building up expertise in the Energy industry, which is always a hot topic in Colorado. He also went to Kansas State. Therefore, it was important to have him on a podcast run by an Aggie to remind him about his alma mater losing a football game to A & M in the 1998 Big 12 championship game. Tune in for that, and much more in this unique episode of TOTB.
The post Senator Hansen on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
When you grow up in Pueblo, CO, you are faced with a choice: Do I become an accountant or an actress? Well, Deanna Duell, a bada$$ Accountant, networker, and consultant, opted for the numbers. And the Oil & Gas Accounting space is better off because of it. Deanna talks about her humble beginnings, going to College in Boulder, working for Operators, Consulting firms, helping grow COPAS to national prominence, and some hilarious sales mishaps from over the years. Enjoy!
The post The Pride of Pueblo on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
On this episode, Ashley takes us through his path from the Heart of Texas, to the Pacific Northwest, to Law School, and eventually, to being an Energy Technology innovator. A friend of the DW family, Ashley entertains the fellas, and shows that some lawyers are good guys, too.
The post Happy Gilmore | Ashley Gilmore on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Accurate shale production forecasting is imperative but elusive…so, how do you demystify the black box? Jon Ludwig joins the podcast to discuss how his startup, Novi Labs has cracked the code on it. Jon is a serial entrepreneur and after spending time in Both T-Lo and the Doctor’s back yards, life lead him to Austin and creating Novi. Using machine learning to generate shale forecasts sounds cool, but how do you sell it to always skeptical reservoir engineers? Jon also discusses his approach to taking on venture capital: getting cash is cool, but expertise is paramount.
The post Our Buddy Luddy, The Shale Modeler on Tripping Over The Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Oil and Gas executives, be warned: Mark “The Flamethrower” Viviano has been making waves in the Oil and Gas industry lately, and for good reason. Just because he looks like Trevor Lawrence and has a big smile…doesn’t mean he won’t criticize you if your financial discipline needs to improve. Mark takes us through his path growing up in New York, to his many years at Wellington, to the pot he is currently stirring at Kimmeridge. Mark brings the HEAT in a MUST listen episode of TOTB.
The post Viva La Viviano on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
A term we hear thrown around a lot is “data driven”. Ken Dalton lives and breathes data, analytics, and finding the truth in numbers to drive business decisions in the oil and gas industry. His impact has been felt everywhere he goes, most prominently at Chevron and Devon. Ken’s passion and energy shines through in this lively episode.
The post The Data Oracle of Oil and Gas on Tripping Over The Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Congratulations, sales guy! The Good news: Someone in an Oil and Gas company wants to buy your product.You even told your boss it was a done deal at an agreed upon price. Now all you have to do is get it past procurement. The Bad News: Shawn Forbes is procurement…and Shawn Forbes will get the best deal for her company. Every. Single. Time. The Queen of Quan takes us through her path from the suburbs of Los Angeles to rural Colorado, her company, oilfieldsourcing.com, and what it is like to be THE buyer for some of the largest Oil and Gas companies, and finally, what NOT to do with procurement as a salesperson.
The post The Princess of Procurement on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
What does a Landman do? And is it a Landman when said Landman is actually a woman (Landwoman?) like in the case of Brooke Clifton from Acacia Exploration?
The post #LandmanLife on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The US-Canada border is littered with companies that couldn’t transition across it. But Ian “King Moves” Stoneberg can tell you about one that was a smashing success.
The post Ian Stoneberg and the Calgary – Houston Shuffle on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Elizabeth Gerbel and Lindsey Mersman have it figured out. The Oil & Gas industry is filled with dudes. Need proof? Check out the Leadership page of any Oil and Gas company website (besides Oxy)…But EAG Services and EAG 1Source DOMINATE the game in Oil & Gas professional services and outsourcing.
The post Ladies Night with EAG on Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Without a doubt, Spotfire is a widely used solution in the O&G Industry…but that wasn’t always the case. How did it become so popular? Rock Gnatovich (Probably the best name to ever come on this or ANY podcast) joins the guys to detail the backstory of Spotfire, dating back over 20 years ago to the Year 2000.
The post Get Spotfired! with Rock Gnatovich on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Jack is literally fighting for the Oil and Gas industry every day in Colorado against a tidal wave of state led opposition. A passionate leader who has his facts and will not back down, Jack blows the guys away in a must listen episode of TOTB.
The post “Jack and Drill” #EnergyStrong with Jack Hamlin on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Alex Flournoy was born to be in the Oil & Gas industry…as an Engineer. For better or worse, Alex was given the gift of gab and after a chance encounter, bang – he’s a Sales guy instead.
The post “The Ratchet City Kid” with Alex Flournoy on Tripping Over The Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Why would the guys bring a Senior in college on a “Professional” podcast? Well, listen to Andrew Chan for a couple of minutes and you have your answer…Better Question: Why would a College student (Cal Tech, Go Beavers) attend O&G Networking events or be active on LinkedIn?
The post Andrew Chan, The Youngest Man on Tripping Over The Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
How do you build an AWESOME culture at your startup? Well, Allen Gilmer knows. He built one of the best startups our industry has ever seen. His advice is simple: “Don’t hire assholes.” Allen “Santa” Gilmer recounts his early days in El Paso, building DrillingInfo (now Enverus) into an industry leader while maintaining the same fun culture that started even after getting private equity money. By the way, what did he do with that money? He generously gave it away…well some of it ($200,000). T-Lo and Dr. Funkenstein talk about some of the old DI User Conferences, giving Billy Beane a hard time, and find out what the heck is going on in Allen’s “Man-Barn”. A must listen with the most approachable legend in the industry.
The post Santa Gilmer on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
David Forsberg knows a thing or two about finance. He also knows a heck of a lot about oil and gas. How about technology? Yep. Combine those and you have an unrivaled vision: help bring exposure, and investors to the emerging Energy Tech market.
Listen in as David talks about growing up in Denver, being a trader in Chicago, and today, fundraising during Covid times. A unique episode with a dude that has a positive outlook on the future of the energy technology world. Tim also learned a new word, quantamental, David's an expert.
The post David Forsberg Has a Plan | Tripping Over The Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
How does one go from getting a degree in Geology, to opening a bakery, to being the top Software Sales person at an emerging company called Spotfire, and finally becoming a farmer in North Carolina? Well, Laura Dye can tell ya. She is an incredible relationship builder and that skill played a crucial role in the growth of early days Spotfire. Now she has unplugged and retired to the farm, literally. Lots of laughs in this episode reliving fun stories. You will even hear the infamous Laura Dye Laugh a few times in this episode. Sure to put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
The post Live Free or Dye with Laura Dye on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
We brought the Demo Guru, Peter Cohan, back for another session. Last time Peter blew our minds and completely changed our approach to speaker switches (76 seconds, come on!). We talked about how in this session. What about discovery though? We go deep into discovery and how to do it. Yet again, Peter shows that most of us simply aren't doing enough. We also got Peter's opinion on virtual technologies, sorry Microsoft.
The post So You Think You Are Doing Discovery with Peter Cohan on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
What is your favorite TV show of all time? Maybe “Breaking Bad”, “Seinfeld”, or “The Walking Dead”? Well, If you haven’t seen “The Wire”…what have you been doing with your life?! One of the great lines from that epic series is the title of this episode, and is particularly relevant to the Data King of the Oil and Gas industry, Barry Barksdale.
The post “You Come at the King, You Best Not Miss” with Barry Barksdale on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Get your hot takes here!!
Does this man really need any introduction? Probably not but he gets one anyway:
How do you go from a few fun and hot (borderline scalding) takes…to becoming LinkedIn famous…to being kicked off LinkedIn?
The Woodsman covers this, his well publicized crush on Vicki Hollub, his golf game, growing up in New York (huh?), and the #1 thing he has learned about podcasting.
That and much more with DRW! Enjoy
The post D.R.W on Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The Godfather of #EFT Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Dan the Man, “Pick”, “The Wiz of the Oil Biz”. Whatever moniker you choose for Dan Pickering, you better also call him this: Sharp. Humble. Brilliant. And one of the most well liked dudes in the Oil & Gas investment community. Dan dives into his […]
The post The Godfather of #EFT | Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The Data Oracle of Oil and GasThe Million $$ Tattoo with Chuck Yates Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Who the fu&# is Chuck Yates?! Besides someone who needs a job and NOT a Podcast? Well, he’s friends with Jewel, Dave Grohl, and Michael Linn. He lives in a glass house (seriously – and it’s […]
The post The Million $$ Tattoo with Chuck Yates | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Ever wonder what it was like to be employee #11 at Chesapeake Energy? How about lessons learned working under the Tutelage of the legendary Aubrey
The post OK, Kevin! | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Live From Jeremy’s Basement: Not So Lazy Susan Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Ever wonder: Where is the best view from a conference room
The post Live From Jeremy’s Basement: Not So Lazy Susan | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The Big Red Dog: Corey Clifford Scott is a Winner Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim In this Episode, Dr. Funkenstein goes deep into the
The post The Big Red Dog: Corey Clifford Scott is a Winner | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The Houston Wildcat Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim The Houston Wildcat: Trivia Time…what happens next when you’re on the cover of NAPE magazine? In
The post The Houston Wildcat | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
You Dennant, Did you? Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Where is the “Most Leaningest” building in the world? The tallest? The Roundest? Turns out
The post You Dennant, Did you? | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Tulsa Time with Don Burdick Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim When Tim and Jeremy think about Tulsa, one name immediately comes to mind: Don
The post Tulsa Time with Don Burdick | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
A Minute with Sinnott Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Sometimes memories are built over a sandwich, who knew. We talked with Joe Sinnott about
The post A Minute with Sinnott | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
A Tall Guy From a Small Town Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim #Tomaszity is the nickname and life is the game. Tomasz Kwiatkowski, The
The post A Tall Guy From a Small Town | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Live Free or DI Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim The Oil and Gas industry is littered with people from New Hampshire. Just kidding, there
The post Live Free or DI | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Congrats, You Just Gave A Horrible Demo! with Peter Cohan Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim As discussed in past TOTB episodes – Tim and
The post Congrats, You Just Gave A Horrible Demo! with Peter Cohan | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
It’s a Nesh Life Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim “Hey Alexa, what is Nesh?” Sidd Gupta is here to talk about Nesh, the smart
The post It’s a Nesh Life | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
From Oil Drops to Hops Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim We have Ramona Hovey on to talk about multiple topics including: Austin, TX, DrillingInfo
The post From Oil Drops to Hops: Ramona Hovey Joins the Gang | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The Good, the Bad, and the Scary: Airport Edition Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Conspiracy theories at Denver airport, going to the wrong airport
The post The Good, the Bad, and the Scary: Airport Edition | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
WFH Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Working from home is becoming the new norm, however it hasn’t always been that way. We have Marsha
The post WFH | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Sleeping With The Enemy Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Have you ever had a competitor sneak into your presentation at a trade show? If
The post Sleeping With The Enemy | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Marsharitas, Motherhood, and Mashing Golf Balls Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and T Lo, sit down
The post Marsharitas, Motherhood, and Mashing Golf Balls | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Trade Shows in Oil and Gas Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and T Lo, discuss the
The post Trade Shows in Oil and Gas| Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
The BigTechsan Shad Frazier Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and T Lo, have Shad Fraizer to
The post The BigTechsan Shad Frazier | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Literally Tripping Over the Barrel Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and T Lo talk about literally
The post Literally Tripping Over the Barrel | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Tales From a Roughneck Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and T Lo, have Collin McLelland on
The post Tales From a Roughneck | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Knowing When to STFU Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and T Lo, are back to talk
The post Knowing When to STFU | Tripping Over the Barrel Podcast first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.
Welcome to the First Episode of Tripping Over the Barrel Connect with Jeremy Connect with Tim Jeremy Funk and Tim Loser AKA Dr. Funkenstein and
The post Welcome to the First Episode of Tripping Over the Barrel first appeared on Digital Wildcatters.