The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands
Episodes
MRP 334: Finally Know What You Own: Use AI to Turn Your Old Deeds Into a Complete Mineral Rights Inventory
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most mineral owners are sitting on tools that could save them hours of time, catch payment errors they'd never find on their own, and make them far mo...
MRP 333: The Rise of Enhanced Geothermal Energy and the Mineral Owner's Dilemma
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When most people hear "geothermal energy," they think of Iceland, Yellowstone, or hot springs — places where the earth's heat is practically boiling...
MRP 332: Listener Questions May 2026
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Sara, David, Kevin, Tom, Bradley, and Linda. Topics range from decoding an unsolicited purchase of...
MRP 331: Mineral Rights News May 2026
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we break down four major developments shaking up global energy markets in May 2026. From the UAE's sudden departure from...
MRP 330: From Global Oil Markets to Your Mailbox - The Economics of Royalty Income
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your royalty check is the end product of dozens of economic forces working all at once — and most of them have nothing to do with what's happening o...
MRP 329: Negotiating a Better Oil and Gas Lease
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a landman calls or a lease offer arrives in the mail, most mineral owners don't realize they're at the starting point of a negotiation — not th...
MRP 328: Listener Questions April 2026
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Scott, Greg, Charlotte, Clarissa, Sheri, and Paul. In this month's listener Q&A, we tackle a divers...
MRP 327: Mineral Rights News April 2026
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we break down the energy market fallout from the U.S.-Iran conflict and what it actually means for oil prices (and your ...
MRP 326: Running on Empty: The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In mid-March 2026, the Trump administration announced the largest single-country release of emergency oil reserves in history — 172 million barrels ...
MRP 325: NARO's Best-Kept Secret: The Certification Program That Can Make You a Confident Mineral Manager
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Besides my Mineral Management Basics Online Course (and this Podcast), there are only a few options out there designed to help you take your mineral ...
MRP 324: Listener Questions March 2026
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Greg, James, Greg, Sarah, George, Deborah, and Martha. From Drilled Un-Completed (DUC) wells that s...
MRP 323: Mineral Rights News March 2026
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we cover four stories shaping the world of energy and mineral rights right now. From rising oil prices driven by U.S.-Ir...
MRP 322: Will They Find Me? How Landmen Track Down Mineral Owners and What You Can Do to Help
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you own mineral rights and want to get them leased, you may be wondering whether you need to go out and find a landman or if someone will eventuall...
MRP 321: The Messy Title Easy Button: Stipulation of Interest and Cross-Conveyance
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever inherited minerals and received an unexpected document from an oil and gas company asking you to sign something called a "stipulation o...
MRP 320: Listener Questions February 2026
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Judy, Mike, Douglas, Greg, Gregg, Celeste, and Mike. We break down tax strategies for inherited mine...
MRP 319: Mineral Rights News February 2026
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this February 2026 news roundup, we analyze how Winter Storm Ferne disrupted nearly 2 million barrels per day of U.S. oil production and sent natur...
MRP 318: Decoding Venezuela's Oil Reserves
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, headlines focused on the country's massive oil reserves—reportedly 3...
MRP 317: Listener Questions January 2026
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Nathan, Lisa, Bill, Tina, Rose, Linda, and David. From dealing with an unresponsive Oklahoma produ...
MRP 316: Fad or Fortune? The Truth About Lithium Extraction Economics for Royalty Owners
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The lithium boom sweeping across U.S. oil and gas fields promises transformative new revenue streams for mineral rights owners, but the economic reali...
MRP 315: Mineral Rights News January 2026
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In this month's news episode, we cover several important developments affecting mineral rights owners and the broader oil and gas in...
MRP 314: Organize Your Mineral Legacy Before It's Too Late
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of mineral ownership: organization and communication with your heirs. Whether you have a...
MRP 313: Listener Questions December 2025
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer questions submitted by @josephlong2991, Maria, Stephen, @robwilliams3602, Susan, Bob, and Wesley ranging from finding shut-...
MRP 312: Mineral Rights News December 2025
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we examine the latest developments affecting mineral rights owners as 2025 draws to a close. The discussion centers on h...
MRP 311: Probate and Inherited Mineral Rights: Requirements and Alternatives
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we review probate requirements for inherited mineral rights: when they're needed, multi-state complications, and how proven strategie...
MRP 310: Strategic Portfolio Management: How to Sell Mineral Rights at Peak Value
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many mineral owners face a common challenge: they have substantial wealth tied up in mineral rights, but their monthly royalty income has declined sig...
MRP 309: Listener Questions November 2025
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Roy, Nancy, Donna, @MadamPickles (via YouTube), Tom, Mark, and Brenda. From the long-term outlook ...
MRP 307: Will the Price of Oil Fall Below $50 in 2026? What It Means for Your Royalty Income
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into what is driving the recent downward pressure on oil prices. The Energy Information Administration released their October...
MRP 307: Mineral Rights News November 2025
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in the mineral rights and energy world. From an interesting battle over royalties under the Midlan...
MRP 306: The Truth About AI and Natural Gas Prices: Real Demand or Just Another Bubble?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into what's driving natural gas prices higher and what mineral and royalty owners can expect in 2026 and beyond. We explore h...
MRP 305: Listener Questions Live from the NARO National Convention
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live episode recorded at the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) National Convention in Oklahoma City in October 2025, we answered s...
MRP 304: Understanding Texas Allocation Wells and Pooling
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into one of the most unique and complex aspects of Texas oil and gas development: allocation wells and the state's unique app...
MRP 303: Mineral Rights News October 2025
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we explore "out of this world" developments in energy and mining that could reshape the future of mineral rights. The co...
MRP 302: Celebrating 300 Episodes: Your Top 10 Favorite Episodes (so Far)!
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we celebrate reaching the milestone of over 300 episodes of the Mineral Rights Podcast! In this special retrospective episode, we r...
MRP 301: Listener Questions September 2025
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back to answer your questions in our 301st episode. We tackle diverse listener questions ranging from lithium royalty rates, how to obtain mar...
MRP 300: Land Investing Secrets with Jessey Kwong
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the co-founder of Pebble REI and host of "Land Investing Business Secrets" podcast reveals how his platform now serves both land inve...
MRP 299: Mineral Rights News September 2025
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers several critical developments affecting mineral rights owners, from post-production deductions from royalty checks in North Dakota...
MRP 298: Sneak Preview of the 2025 NARO National Convention
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) National Convention in Oklahoma City...
MRP 297: Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Boost the Value of your Minerals?
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the sweeping changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) and what they mean for mineral and royalty owners. While ...
MRP 296: Listener Questions August 2025
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle eight detailed questions from mineral rights owners across the country, including Stephen, Tracy, Kathy, Caesura, Linda, Ju...
MRP 295: Mineral Rights News August 2025
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the latest oil & gas and mineral rights news for August of 2025. From an oil market characterized by uncertainty and vola...
MRP 294: Are Your Royalties Safe Online? Cybersecurity Tips for Mineral Owners
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mineral and royalty owners face unique cybersecurity risks that most people never consider. From fraudulent emails requesting banking changes to sophi...
MRP 293: Why Your Royalty Checks Keep Dropping (And How to Predict What's Next)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this technical but accessible episode, we demystify Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), the proven scientific method that oil companies have used for 80 ...
MRP 292: Listener Questions July 2025
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle questions submitted by Jean, Cole, Stuart, Melissa, Greg, Janet, C.J., and Lowell ranging from finding updated unit descrip...
MRP 291: Mineral Rights News July 2025
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's mineral rights news episode, we cover significant developments affecting mineral and royalty owners across the United States including...
MRP 290: Listener Questions June 2025
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's listener Q&A episode, we tackle seven diverse questions covering inheritance challenges, tax strategies, emerging lithium opportunitie...
MRP 289: The Essential Learning Guide for Mineral Owners
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-289-the-essential-learning-guide-for-mineral-owners/Managing mineral rights and royalties can feel overwhelming,...
MRP 288: Our Favorite Tools for Managing Your Minerals in 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share our favorite tools and resources for managing mineral rights and royalties effectively. As we have discussed in the past, ...
MRP 287: Mineral Rights News June 2025
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Mineral Rights Podcast, I cover significant developments affecting mineral and royalty owners across the United States. The epi...
MRP 286: The Best Kept Secret in Mineral Rights: NARO Executive Director Jon Corkern on Why You Don't Have to Go It Alone
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Corkern serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), bringing a unique combination of nonprofit management e...
MRP 285: The Mineral Owner's Guide to Division Orders
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Mineral Rights Podcast, we provide a comprehensive checklist for mineral owners on handling division orders. From what division...
MRP 284: Listener Questions - May 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle a diverse set of listener questions submitted by Jim, Greg, Shelly, Sean, Denny, and Christie. Questions range from hedging...
MRP 283: Mineral Rights News May 2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news, we discuss moves by the Trump administration to accelerate energy project approvals and development of critical minerals like li...
MRP 282: Listener Questions - April 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's episode, we answer listener questions submitted by Jonathan, Stephen, Lisa, Michael, Nancy, James, and Greg. From interpreting well ...
MRP 281: Mineral Rights News April 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's mineral rights news episode, we analyze the unexpected OPEC announcement of plans to raise output by 411,000 barrels per day starting ...
MRP 280: Listener Questions - March 2025
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's episode, we answer a diverse set of listener questions submitted by Nathan, Darion, Holly, Richard, Julie, Joe, and Margaret. Questi...
MRP 279: Mineral Rights News March 2025
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news, we discuss how the energy landscape is being dramatically reshaped by policy decisions from the Trump administration, including ...
MRP 278: Rare Earth Minerals and Opportunities for Property Owners
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rare earth minerals or elements might sound exotic, but they're increasingly vital to modern life and global geopolitics. As the United States seeks n...
MRP 277: Listener Questions - February 2025
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's episode, we answer a diverse set of questions submitted by Julie, Tom, Dan, Nicole, Melissa, Erik, and Gary. From how to address post...
MRP 276: Mineral Rights News February 2025
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Mineral Rights Podcast, we explore several major developments affecting mineral and royalty owners in early 2025. The appointme...
MRP 275: What the Trump Executive Orders Mean for Your Minerals
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the sweeping executive orders recently signed by President Trump that signal a significant shift in domestic energy policy...
MRP 274: Protect Your Legacy: Smart Estate Document Storage
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we tackle a crucial but often overlooked aspect of estate planning: how to properly store and organize your important documents. We p...
MRP 273: Listener Questions - January 2025
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's episode, we answer a diverse set of questions submitted by Anna, Robbie, @dnk4559 (via YouTube), Edith, Karen, Tracy, and Brad. The di...
MRP 272: Taking Over Mineral Management
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the process of taking over mineral rights management from a professional mineral manager. From why you might consider self...
MRP 271: Mineral Rights News January 2025
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss major developments that could shape the energy industry in 2025: a pivotal Supreme Court case that could expand oil transpo...
MRP 270: Listener Questions - December 2024
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer listener questions from Reuben, Robin, Lacey, Steve, James, George, and Elisabeth about figuring out if you are getting pai...
MRP 269: Understanding Royalty Based Loans - A Guide for Mineral Owners
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-269-understanding-royalty-based-loans-a-guide-for-mineral-owners/While borrowing against oil and gas royalties i...
MRP 268: Mineral Rights News December 2024
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we discuss two important cabinet picks that will have the biggest impact on mineral & royalty owners, the latest major o...
MRP 267: Will the New EPA Methane Tax Get Passed on to Royalty Owners?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the Biden administration's new tax on methane emissions from oil and gas operations, rais...
MRP 266: The Case for $12.50 Natural Gas
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natural gas currently trades at a massive discount to crude oil based on its energy content. While oil has been hovering at around $70 per barrel, n...
MRP 265: Listener Questions – November 2024
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer listener questions from Candido, @kidcurry4107, and Kent about royalty deed scams and how to make sure a seller owns what t...
MRP 264: Mineral Rights News November 2024
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we cover the launch of a tokenized mineral rights investment platform called "Elmnts" on the Solana proto...
MRP 263: What You Should Know About Fixed vs Floating NPRIs
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you grant a portion of your royalty right to someone without granting any of the other rights, you are granting what is called a Non-Participatin...
MRP 262: Listener Questions - October 2024
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer listener questions from Joyce, Steve, Bruce, Lydia, Sandra, Gary, and Sandra from strategies for minimizing taxes on royalt...
MRP 261: Mineral Rights News October 2024
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-261-mineral-rights-news-october-2024/In this month's news episode, we discuss two major stories about the Arkans...
MRP 260: Sneak Preview of the 2024 NARO National Convention
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak-peak of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) convention in Houston from October 1...
MRP 259: Listener Questions - September 2024
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we answer questions from Jacob, Jean, Steve, Suzyyne, and Jill. As always, links to the resources mentioned in this episode can be fo...
MRP 258: Mineral Rights News September 2024
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's news episode, we discuss the proposed lithium royalty rate in Arkansas, oil price prognostications, and how the market is finally real...
MRP 257: Storing Nuclear Waste in America's Most Active Oil Field
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the controversial plans to store nuclear waste in America's busiest oil field, the Permian Basin. Did you know that ther...
MRP 256: Beware of this Tricky Term Royalty Deed Scam
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a royalty interest owner, you need to be on the lookout for a new type of deceptive scam that's been making the rounds - the "term royalty deed" s...
MRP 255: Mineral Rights News August 2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we discuss the controversial expansion of the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge in West Texas and Eastern New Mexi...
MRP 254: Listener Questions - August 2024
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Pam, Les, Rebecca, "buttacupss7" (YouTube comment), Greg, and Al. This episode was filled ...
MRP 253: Pennsylvania's Untapped Lithium Potential
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pennsylvania's natural gas fields have the potential to produce a significant amount of lithium - enough to make a real dent in US demand. There are r...
MRP 252: Turning Natural Gas into Gasoline
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Currently, the United States is experiencing a natural gas boom. We have so much gas that in some areas, prices have even gone negative. This oversup...
MRP 251: Listener Questions - July 2024
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Ben, Mark, Jennie, and David. This episode was filled with a wide variety of questions from ...
MRP 250: Mineral Rights News July 2024
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Independence Day and happy Episode #250! In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we discuss an important new endangered listing for rare li...
MRP 249: The Power of Networking with Ryan Fairbanks, RPL
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great conversation with Registered Professional Landman, Ryan Fairbanks, recently. We discussed a wide range of topics including what it is ...
MRP 248: How to Find Oil, Gas (& Lithium) Info for Arkansas
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-248-how-to-find-oil-gas-lithium-info-for-arkansas/(opens in a new tab)In this episode we show you how to find oil...
MRP 247: Mineral Rights News June 2024
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who owns the minerals beneath roads, could U.S. oil mergers help stabilize prices, the outlook for natural gas, what OPEC+ did, and the rig count! As ...
MRP 246: Listener Questions - June 2024
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Heidi, Greg, Sarah, Nikki, Eric, and a listener who wishes to remain anonymous. This episod...
MRP 245: The Role of Oil & Gas in Our Energy Future
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the future of energy and why the world is going to need more affordable, reliable energy in the coming d...
MRP 244: Listener Questions May 2024
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Tom, Anita, Ronnie, Karen, and Raegan. This episode was filled with a wide variety of ques...
MRP 243: Mineral Rights News May 2024
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we give an update on the refilling of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), the BLM withdraws 220,000 ac...
MRP 242: Can a Shut-in or Plugged Well be Reopened?
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may see that one or more of the wells on your property is listed as "shut-in" or "plugged and abandoned" on the state oil & gas commission website...
MRP 241: April 2024 Listener Questions
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Tyler, Margaret Ann, Nate, Gene, Robert, Anna, and Allen. This one was interesting because...
MRP 240: How to Find Oil & Gas Info for Wyoming
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas info using the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission website. As before, we walk step-by-step...
MRP 239: Mineral Rights News April 2024
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Osage Nation forces a company to remove wind farm in Oklahoma, Saudi Aramco CEO keeps it real at CERAWeek, NM looks to raise royalty rates in the ...
MRP 238: How to Find Oil and Gas Info for North Dakota
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we show you how to find oil & gas info using the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources - Oil & Gas Division website. As befor...
MRP 237: How Regulatory Takings Can Threaten Mineral Rights
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The interpretation and application of the regulatory takings principle have evolved over time, but the fundamental principle remains: the government c...
MRP 236: Mineral Rights News March 2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How have oil & gas production been affected by the Texas wildfires? Colorado legislators propose phase out of new oil & gas wells by 2030, and is und...
MRP 235: Listener Questions - February 2024
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we answer listener questions submitted by Dave, Bill, Monica, Mary, Katie, Kelly, and David. We cover a lot of ground including: s...