December 16, 2025
Today, the American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) released Episode 4 of its podcast, Longer Laterals, featuring real-life landman Julie Woodard and her unfiltered take on what Hollywood got right (and wrong) about the portrayal of her profession in the hit series ‘Landman’. As Expand Energy’s Senior Land Manager and incoming president of the American Association of Professional Landmen, Julie discusses how landmen cultivate a social license to operate in an industry with strict safety and environmental standards, and the unprecedented interest in joining a field on the cutting edge of advancing American energy leadership.
“Landmen are the negotiators, innovators, and relationship builders at the forefront of supporting American energy dominance and solving global energy challenges,” said Julie Woodard. “From helping to write the next chapter of America’s Energy Revolution to winning the race to power AI, our industry is proud to be serve as the cornerstone of economic growth.”
“The popularity of ‘Landman’ is emblematic of a larger trend – Americans today increasingly recognize the enduring role of oil and gas workers to deliver the reliable, affordable energy our economy needs to thrive,” said AXPC CEO Anne Bradbury. “Landmen embody the American spirit, working day in and day out alongside a workforce committed to advancing America’s energy leadership.”
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