Petrohawk wasn’t just another company, it flipped the whole shale game on its head, and we’ve got the guys who lived it telling the real story. From throwing out the old playbook and betting big in the Haynesville and Eagle Ford, to building a culture where collaboration actually meant something, Dick Stoneburner and Steve Herod spill the good stuff, wild deals, big risks, and billion-dollar wins. They talk about navigating private equity, spotting opportunities no one else saw, and what today’s energy world looks like compared to the wild west days of the shale boom. Plus, they share what they wish they knew when they were just starting out. It's sharp, it’s honest, and yeah, it’s pretty damn entertaining. Join the conversation shaping the future of energy. Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward. Apply today at collide.io Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - How Dick and Steve Met 04:58 - Jim Flores Stories from Dick and Steve 09:48 - Petrohawk's Culture and Creation 12:49 - Insights on Weldon Holcomb 16:25 - Advice for Young Professionals 18:26 - Starting a Company Today 21:00 - Investor Guidance and Insights 22:06 - Haynesville and Eagle Ford Acreage Wars 33:07 - Innovations on the Horizon in Oil 35:54 - Understanding Shale Operations 39:35 - Navigating Regulatory Challenges 41:15 - Current State of Oil Regulation 43:37 - Podcast Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways https://www.instagram.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalwildcatters https://www.facebook.com/digitalwildcatters https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalwildcatters https://twitter.com/DWildcatters https://www.youtube.com/@digitalwildcatters
