The Mineral Rights Podcast: Mineral Rights | Royalties | Oil and Gas | Matt Sands
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▶ WebplayerWelcome to The Mineral Rights Podcast! I'm here to help you to make the most out of your oil and gas mineral rights and royalty interests. From the latest mineral rights news to featured guests, get the knowledge and resources you need to manage your minerals and royalties.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:08:55
Most of us think of helium as the gas that makes balloons float and voices squeak. But it's also essential for making computer chips, running MRI machines, and launching rockets,…
Nov 5, 2026 · 20:28
Oil prices grab the headlines, but the stories that shape what your minerals are worth over the next decade usually sit a layer deeper. This month we look at a Supreme Court case…
Oct 22, 2026 · 25:25
Signed a division order with the wrong decimal? You're likely not stuck, but you can't wait. In this episode, Justin and I explain what to do if your decimal is too low or too…
Oct 15, 2026 · 36:54
This month's mailbag covers a little bit of everything; thanks to Alfred, Jesse, Dave, John, Dean, Frank and Gary for sending your questions. Topics this month range from who…
Oct 8, 2026 · 45:52
You spot a new drilling permit near your minerals, and months later you hear a rig came and went. You check the state website and see the well has been completed. Still no check.…
Oct 1, 2026 · 19:29
What do carbon dioxide, a Texas ranch entrance, and a summit in Washington have in common? Each one could affect your royalty checks. In this month's news episode, we cover a…
Sep 24, 2026 · 29:30
Congress set aside about $4.7 billion to plug abandoned oil and gas wells, but by the end of 2025 only about 40% of it had gone out, and states had plugged just over 10,000 of…
Sep 17, 2026 · 30:03
You inherited mineral rights from your grandfather. You live in a different state. Then you get divorced — does your spouse have a claim to those minerals? In this episode, we…
Sep 10, 2026 · 35:57
This month's mailbag covers a little bit of everything — huge thanks to Phillip, Timothy, Jodi, Joey, Nick, Gretchen, Tom, and Bruce for sending in such thoughtful questions.…
Sep 3, 2026 · 26:15
Oil prices that can't make up their mind, a tribe finally getting the green light to run its own energy business after a 20-year wait, and some of the biggest names in oil and…
Aug 27, 2026 · 39:59
You threw the lease offer in a drawer, never signed, and mostly forgot about it — and then a check (or a bill) for a well showed up in your mailbox anyway. If that sounds…
Aug 20, 2026 · 29:14
Can an adopted grandchild inherit mineral rights the same way a biological grandchild can? Will your Permian Basin lease ever see a second bench developed, or is one horizontal…
Aug 13, 2026 · 20:18
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/ A ballot fight in Erie, Colorado could unwind a $35 million mineral deal, an Arkansas court just handed royalty owners a win on post-production…
Aug 6, 2026 · 59:03
If you own oil and gas minerals, you already know the drill: you own what's under your land, someone leases it, and you get a royalty check. Did you know there is an entirely…
Jul 30, 2026 · 40:24
If you've ever sent an email to an operator's owner relations department and waited weeks for a reply — or gotten nothing at all — you're not alone, and it's not personal. In…
Jul 23, 2026 · 32:38
Only two things in life are guaranteed: death and taxes. Mineral rights don't get an exception. A listener wrote in about a tiny, recurring property tax bill on non-producing…
Jul 16, 2026 · 34:43
Getting that first royalty check feels like the finish line. You cashed it, the operator knows your name, and as far as you're concerned, the minerals are yours. But the truth…
Jul 9, 2026 · 25:42
In this month's listener Q&A episode, we tackle a run of "what's really happening with my minerals" questions from across the country: whether a century-old Montana formation…
Jul 2, 2026 · 20:02
This month has been a roller coaster ride in the oil and gas world, and mineral owners have a front row seat. A Colorado town just sold off its own mineral rights in a fight that…
Jun 25, 2026 · 32:56
Most mineral owners know they "own mineral rights" — but what does that actually mean? Did you know that property ownership isn't a single thing; it's a collection of separate,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 31:30
If a landman representing an oil and gas company just knocked on your door and offered to buy a piece of your land for a compressor station, what should you do? The check sounds…
Jun 11, 2026 · 34:12
In this month's listener Q&A episode, we answer an interesting mix of questions: from assessing a mining prospect on inherited land in Alabama, to a Texas mineral owner caught in…
Jun 4, 2026 · 20:25
If you've filled up your gas tank lately, you already know something big is happening in energy markets — and it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. The ongoing…
May 28, 2026 · 39:20
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 more informed at every step of…
May 21, 2026 · 30:52
When most people hear "geothermal energy," they think of Iceland, Yellowstone, or hot springs — places where the earth's heat is practically boiling up through the ground on its…
May 14, 2026 · 27:12
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Sara, David, Kevin, Tom, Bradley, and Linda. Topics range from decoding an unsolicited purchase offer to calculating decimal…
May 7, 2026 · 23:27
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 OPEC to a widening gap…
Apr 30, 2026 · 40:41
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 on your property. In this…
Apr 23, 2026 · 37:09
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 the finish line. In this…
Apr 16, 2026 · 31:33
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 diverse set of questions that…
Apr 9, 2026 · 25:24
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 royalty checks) for the…
Mar 26, 2026 · 29:07
In mid-March 2026, the Trump administration announced the largest single-country release of emergency oil reserves in history — 172 million barrels — as part of a coordinated…
Mar 19, 2026 · 29:10
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 management to the next level.…
Mar 12, 2026 · 25:19
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Greg, James, Greg, Sarah, George, Deborah, and Martha. From Drilled Un-Completed (DUC) wells that seem stalled to inheriting…
Mar 5, 2026 · 14:31
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.-Iran nuclear tensions, to the…
Feb 26, 2026 · 27:58
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 eventually come knocking on your…
Feb 19, 2026 · 22:15
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 of interest and…
Feb 12, 2026 · 32:04
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Judy, Mike, Douglas, Greg, Gregg, Celeste, and Mike. We break down tax strategies for inherited minerals, what to do when you…
Feb 5, 2026 · 20:52
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 natural gas prices to all-time…
Jan 29, 2026 · 36:45
When U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, headlines focused on the country's massive oil reserves—reportedly 303 billion barrels, the largest…
Jan 22, 2026 · 33:39
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Nathan, Lisa, Bill, Tina, Rose, Linda, and David. From dealing with an unresponsive Oklahoma producer who won't pay royalties…
Jan 15, 2026 · 35:01
The lithium boom sweeping across U.S. oil and gas fields promises transformative new revenue streams for mineral rights owners, but the economic reality behind Direct Lithium…
Jan 8, 2026 · 25:31
Happy New Year! In this month's news episode, we cover several important developments affecting mineral rights owners and the broader oil and gas industry (of course the elephant…
Dec 24, 2025 · 31:03
In this episode, we tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of mineral ownership: organization and communication with your heirs. Whether you have a small mineral interest or…
Dec 18, 2025 · 39:59
In this episode we answer questions submitted by @josephlong2991, Maria, Stephen, @robwilliams3602, Susan, Bob, and Wesley ranging from finding shut-in wells in Texas using the…
Dec 11, 2025 · 22:19
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 how major geopolitical events…
Dec 4, 2025 · 25:59
In this episode, we review probate requirements for inherited mineral rights: when they're needed, multi-state complications, and how proven strategies like trusts or LLCs can…
Nov 26, 2025 · 36:54
Many mineral owners face a common challenge: they have substantial wealth tied up in mineral rights, but their monthly royalty income has declined significantly as wells age and…
Nov 20, 2025 · 36:17
In this episode, we answer questions submitted by Roy, Nancy, Donna, @MadamPickles (via YouTube), Tom, Mark, and Brenda. From the long-term outlook for Permian Basin production,…
Nov 13, 2025 · 42:56
In this episode, we dive into what is driving the recent downward pressure on oil prices. The Energy Information Administration released their October short-term energy outlook…
Nov 6, 2025 · 16:04
In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in the mineral rights and energy world. From an interesting battle over royalties under the Midland, Texas airport, OPEC plans…
Oct 30, 2025 · 36:28
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 how two major forces are…
Oct 16, 2025 · 34:26
In this live episode recorded at the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) National Convention in Oklahoma City in October 2025, we answered several live & unscripted…
Oct 9, 2025 · 34:39
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 approach to pooling mineral…
Oct 2, 2025 · 21:35
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 conversation ranges from…
Sep 25, 2025 · 41:36
In this episode, we celebrate reaching the milestone of over 300 episodes of the Mineral Rights Podcast! In this special retrospective episode, we reveal your top 10 favorite…
Sep 18, 2025 · 34:58
We're back to answer your questions in our 301st episode. We tackle diverse listener questions ranging from lithium royalty rates, how to obtain marketable title, to complex…
Sep 11, 2025 · 46:36
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 investors and mineral rights…
Sep 4, 2025 · 25:01
This episode covers several critical developments affecting mineral rights owners, from post-production deductions from royalty checks in North Dakotato Wyoming's controversial…
Aug 28, 2025 · 23:39
In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) National Convention in Oklahoma City from September 30 to…
Aug 21, 2025 · 36:19
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 this behemoth 940-page…
Aug 14, 2025 · 38:08
In this episode, we tackle eight detailed questions from mineral rights owners across the country, including Stephen, Tracy, Kathy, Caesura, Linda, Julie, Nancy, and Tim. The…
Aug 7, 2025 · 20:07
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 volatility, the latest outlook for…
Jul 31, 2025 · 32:42
Mineral and royalty owners face unique cybersecurity risks that most people never consider. From fraudulent emails requesting banking changes to sophisticated scams targeting…
Jul 17, 2025 · 46:19
In this technical but accessible episode, we demystify Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), the proven scientific method that oil companies have used for 80 years to predict how much…
Jul 10, 2025 · 36:55
In this episode, we tackle questions submitted by Jean, Cole, Stuart, Melissa, Greg, Janet, C.J., and Lowell ranging from finding updated unit descriptions in Texas to organizing…
Jul 3, 2025 · 24:24
In this month's mineral rights news episode, we cover significant developments affecting mineral and royalty owners across the United States including a new USGS report on…
Jun 26, 2025 · 42:20
In this month's listener Q&A episode, we tackle seven diverse questions covering inheritance challenges, tax strategies, emerging lithium opportunities, and practical lease…
Jun 19, 2025 · 37:57
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-289-the-essential-learning-guide-for-mineral-owners/Managing mineral rights and royalties can feel overwhelming, especially when you're first…
Jun 12, 2025 · 52:26
In this episode, we share our favorite tools and resources for managing mineral rights and royalties effectively. As we have discussed in the past, there are four key phases to…
Jun 5, 2025 · 18:49
In this episode of the Mineral Rights Podcast, I cover significant developments affecting mineral and royalty owners across the United States. The episode examines North Dakota's…
May 29, 2025 · 43:48
Jon Corkern serves as Executive Director of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO), bringing a unique combination of nonprofit management expertise and personal…
May 22, 2025 · 45:17
In this episode of the Mineral Rights Podcast, we provide a comprehensive checklist for mineral owners on handling division orders. From what division orders are, how to verify…
May 8, 2025 · 31:02
In this episode, we tackle a diverse set of listener questions submitted by Jim, Greg, Shelly, Sean, Denny, and Christie. Questions range from hedging strategies against oil…
May 1, 2025 · 18:20
In this month's news, we discuss moves by the Trump administration to accelerate energy project approvals and development of critical minerals like lithium, latest Arkansas…
Apr 10, 2025 · 41:13
In this month's episode, we answer listener questions submitted by Jonathan, Stephen, Lisa, Michael, Nancy, James, and Greg. From interpreting well production tests, cost of…
Apr 3, 2025 · 17:15
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 in May 2025 coupled with…
Mar 20, 2025 · 33:05
In this month's episode, we answer a diverse set of listener questions submitted by Nathan, Darion, Holly, Richard, Julie, Joe, and Margaret. Questions range from valuing mineral…
Mar 13, 2025 · 26:05
In this month's news, we discuss how the energy landscape is being dramatically reshaped by policy decisions from the Trump administration, including the repeal of methane…
Feb 27, 2025 · 24:07
Rare earth minerals or elements might sound exotic, but they're increasingly vital to modern life and global geopolitics. As the United States seeks new sources of these critical…
Feb 20, 2025 · 34:32
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 production costs that were…
Feb 13, 2025 · 20:33
In this episode of The Mineral Rights Podcast, we explore several major developments affecting mineral and royalty owners in early 2025. The appointment of Kathleen Sgamma to…
Jan 30, 2025 · 29:42
In this episode, we explore the sweeping executive orders recently signed by President Trump that signal a significant shift in domestic energy policy. The new administration has…
Jan 23, 2025 · 29:30
In this episode, we tackle a crucial but often overlooked aspect of estate planning: how to properly store and organize your important documents. We pay special attention to the…
Jan 16, 2025 · 30:19
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 discussion covers important…
Jan 9, 2025 · 50:12
In this episode, we discuss the process of taking over mineral rights management from a professional mineral manager. From why you might consider self-management, the essential…
Jan 3, 2025 · 30:55
In this episode we discuss major developments that could shape the energy industry in 2025: a pivotal Supreme Court case that could expand oil transportation from Utah's Uinta…
Dec 19, 2024 · 32:12
In this episode, we answer listener questions from Reuben, Robin, Lacey, Steve, James, George, and Elisabeth about figuring out if you are getting paid correctly, understanding…
Dec 12, 2024 · 27:34
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-269-understanding-royalty-based-loans-a-guide-for-mineral-owners/While borrowing against oil and gas royalties isn't widely discussed among…
Dec 5, 2024 · 20:26
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 oil & gas company to dip…
Nov 28, 2024 · 26:18
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized the Biden administration's new tax on methane emissions from oil and gas operations, raising important questions for…
Nov 21, 2024 · 27:33
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, natural gas trades at just over…
Nov 14, 2024 · 27:06
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 they say they own, forced…
Nov 7, 2024 · 20:11
In this month's Mineral Rights News episode, we cover the launch of a tokenized mineral rights investment platform called "Elmnts" on the Solana protocol, the latest advancements…
Oct 17, 2024 · 25:05
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-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI).…
Oct 10, 2024 · 32:25
In this episode, we answer listener questions from Joyce, Steve, Bruce, Lydia, Sandra, Gary, and Sandra from strategies for minimizing taxes on royalty income, different ways to…
Oct 3, 2024 · 25:55
https://mineralrightspodcast.com/mrp-261-mineral-rights-news-october-2024/In this month's news episode, we discuss two major stories about the Arkansas lithium extraction boom, a…
Sep 19, 2024 · 24:23
In this episode, we provide an exclusive sneak-peak of the upcoming National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) convention in Houston from October 16-19, 2024 where you'll get…
Sep 12, 2024 · 25:18
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 found in the show notes at…
Sep 5, 2024 · 21:30
In this month's news episode, we discuss the proposed lithium royalty rate in Arkansas, oil price prognostications, and how the market is finally realizing that natural gas…
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