Best Naro Podcasts (2025)

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MRP 314: Organize Your Mineral Legacy Before It's Too Late 31:03

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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 manage a complex portfolio across multiple states, proper organization isn't just about neat filing—it's about preserving your family's financial future and preventing costl…

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Ep. 261: From Here to Timbuktu w/ Rosemary Moeller 1:04:06

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Even though she was only in sixth grade, Rosemary Moeller remembers feeling inspired when President Kennedy fulfilled his campaign promise to promote goodwill and development abroad by creating the Peace Corps. The creation of this new agency offered her a sense of wonder about what might lie beyond the boundaries of the only home, and country, she…

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MRP 313: Listener Questions December 2025 39:59

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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 Railroad Commission's inactive well aging report, advice on ownership structures and why S Corporations are not common with mineral ownership, payment disputes and division …

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Ep. 260: Surrogate Grandparents w/ Donna Skora 54:51

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“If my grandson ever learns about me, it is my biggest hope that he’ll also learn how his existence shaped who I am—strengthening my kindness, deepening my compassion, and inspiring me to build a community rooted in connection, understanding, hope and love. Everything I created began with him." ~ Donna Skora Donna Skora remembers the day she got th…

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MRP 312: Mineral Rights News December 2025 22:19

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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 and infrastructure developments are shaping energy markets heading into 2026. Natural gas continues its strong performance driven by surging demand from data centers and L…

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Ep. 259: Soulful & Practical w/ Anji Kat 1:01:28

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“It’s not about power over others, it’s about having power within you to create the life you want.” ~ Anji Kat I first met Anji Kat a little over 15 years ago, when she was my yoga teacher. After that time I moved to San Diego and she moved to Florida. Recently, a friend of mine shared a poem Anji had written, which was phenomenal, and suggested I …

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TikTok Awards controversy | Would you swim in the Cooks River? | Ozempic in Australian healthcare | Sydney's viral food penalty map | Why can't we let go of Spotify? 45:58

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Producer Pongyada Sootthipong breaks down the drama at last week’s TikTok Awards in Sydney following allegations of racism against its Black creators. Zee Feed founder Crystal Andrews unpacks the discussions kicked up around Australia’s media diversity. Would you swim in the Cooks River again? Backchat speaks to Brooke about her ventures diving in …

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MRP 311: Probate and Inherited Mineral Rights: Requirements and Alternatives 25:59

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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 help you avoid them entirely. As always, this information is being shared for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or tax advice. Be s…

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Ep. 258: Misfortunes & Miracles w/ Tony Russell 58:27

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“I used to have a neighbor who’d always say, ‘When you rest, you rust’. Well, I don’t ever want to rest and rust to the point where I can’t impact others.” ~ Tony Russell Tony Russell was only four years old, in preschool, when his mother passed away. She had been having health issues but the suddenness caught everyone off guard. He transitioned th…

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Parramatta Council housing goss | 1800 RESPECT funding increase | How climate change is affecting your health | New busking reforms in Sydney 42:20

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The City of Parramatta Council believes it has done its "fair share" in building housing, and will write to the state government to ask to be exempt from the Housing Development Authority. Backchat producer and local council head Holly explains what this means for development in Western Sydney. The Albanese government increased funding for 1800 RES…

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Pharmacists and GPs debate over prescription power | Fight to protect public housing | Pride in Protest on over-policing at Mardi Gras | Do we need skincare for children? | Teen Vogue merger 45:58

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Producer Euan Kielly breaks down the beef between pharmacists and GPs after a proposal to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists to include medicine prescriptions. Demolition work has begun on a 35-year-old public housing estate in Glebe. Producer Gabriella Accaria unpacks the fight to defend public housing against privatisation with ACP memb…

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MRP 310: Strategic Portfolio Management: How to Sell Mineral Rights at Peak Value 36:54

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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 production drops. In this episode, we explore when it makes strategic sense to sell portions of your mineral portfolio to create more stable cash flow, reduce concentration…

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Ep. 257 : Updated Version w/ Kiley Naro 1:04:32

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My next guest and I run in some of the same circles. There’s a particular image of him that I can’t shake. It revolves around a group of us going out for a night of bowling. Everyone was dressed pretty much exactly how you’d expect someone who’s going bowling to dress, except for Kiley Naro. Nope, he showed up wearing a dress shirt, tie, and slacks…

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Cairo Takeaway's legal battle | National Socialist Network protests | Rise in Australia's triple zero outages | Earlwood's Greek anarchist posters 40:36

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Who is putting up, and now tearing down, the Greek anarchist posters in Sydney’s suburb of Earlwood? Producer Gabriella Accaria talks to Dr Sky Croeza to investigate. Producer Euan Kielly joins to break down the uptick in triple-zero outages and telecommunications failures in Australia. Have you stumbled upon the ‘Cairo Takeaway needs our help’ pos…

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MRP 309: Listener Questions November 2025 36:17

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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, the complexities of overriding royalty interests, strategies for dealing with offers to purchase mineral rights, understanding when to expect the first royalty check, and n…

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Fan Favorite : Calm In Crisis w/ Rob Freese, R.N. 57:03

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I’ve always had great admiration for people who work in healthcare. Since my Dad is a kind and gifted neurologist, you could say I was born into this love for the medical field. This respect has only increased in recent years as I’ve studied more about the challenges that abound in healthcare. The skill and courage with which these challenges are m…

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Clash at Sydney weapons expo | Update on NSW treaty | Australia's climate policy updates | Secret deportations to Nauru 36:51

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Pro-Palestinian protestors clashed with police outside the recent Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. Dani Zhang takes us through how the government's support of the defence expo contradicts its public statements about Australia's role about the war in Gaza. Producer Jessica D'Souza chats to NSW Treaty Commissioner Naomi Moran…

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MRP 307: Will the Price of Oil Fall Below $50 in 2026? What It Means for Your Royalty Income 42:56

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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 with a projection that caught our attention. They're forecasting that oil prices could fall to $47.77 per barrel in 2026—a 26% decrease from recent levels. That price sits b…

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Ep. 256 - Second Life w/ Leah Nixon 59:13

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“Most of us go around in life as if we’re not going to die, but we are not guaranteed 80 years. Knowing that I wasn’t going to have forever changed things.” ~ Leah Nixon During what she calls her first life, Leah Nixon ran a half marathon, two full marathons, helped construct houses for Habitat For Humanity and generally built up a tolerance for do…

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Labor Party's leaked talking points on Israel and Palestine | Artist's rights amid AI advancements | QLD Trans Healthcare policies 45:45

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Host Eva Sikes-Gerogiannis speaks about the controversial opening of a kebab shop by notorious Sydney influencer and outspoken homophobe, Spanian, in Sydney's queer capital, Newtown. Executive producer Bec Cushway gives an update on the recent highs and lows of trans healthcare policies in Queensland. Eva and Bec discuss the Labor Party's leaked ta…

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MRP 307: Mineral Rights News November 2025 16:04

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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 to potentially increase oil output despite demand forecasts weakening, and the latest developments in the Uinta Basin Railway project in Utah. As always, we wrap up with a…

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Ep. 255 - The Guiding Heart w/ Alex Rennie 1:05:29

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After growing up in Chicago and attending Northern Illinois University for art, the promise of surfing and warm Januarys gave Alex Rennie all the inspiration he needed to trade the frigid-howling-wind winters of the Windy City for San Diego, California palm trees and beaches. Once there, he continued his work in graphic design and branding, mastere…

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MRP 306: The Truth About AI and Natural Gas Prices: Real Demand or Just Another Bubble? 36:28

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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 reshaping the market: the explosive growth of AI data centers that require massive amounts of electricity, and the continued expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to…

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Ep. 254 : Lover of Place w/ Mark Zimmerman 57:05

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“It is a simple and profound act of faith to venture forth into the unknown; art is an act of faith. It is the search, the process and adventure, the battle well fought on that terrible field of white canvas, the journey that is art, as much or more than the destination, which matters. Art matters.” ~ Mark Zimmerman Mushrooms suddenly became a big …

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Good Food Guide drops Merivale venues | Courts dismiss Rising Tide protester cases | Why is Christian Orthodoxy appealing to young people? 47:22

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The Good Food Guide has announced that they are no longer recommending Merivale venues due to allegations made against the company, shortly after dropping Swillhouse venues late last year. Producer Bec Cushway joins to explain the impact on venues and food media. Producer Gabriella Accaria investigates why Orthodox Christianity is seeing a revival …

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Trauma sensitivity for frontline responders | Queensland's pill testing ban | impacts of keratoconus | degredation of rave culture | NARO renting report 44:48

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EDIT: This episode has been edited after broadcast to accurately reflect the input of the author of the petition to Mandate Trauma-Informed Training for All NSW Police Officers, Claudia Kuper. Over ten thousand people have signed a legislative assembly petition calling for mandated trauma-informed training for NSW Police. Producer Pongyada Sootthip…

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Ep. 253 - Important Play w/ Kristin Wittmayer 52:34

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“You have to get to the child’s level by making yourself the best toy in the room.” ~ Kristin Wittmayer Can profound healing, skill development, and positive change happen through play? In my youth, I sometimes viewed playtime as a reward for something far less exciting, as in “Clean your room, then you can play with your friends,” or “Finish your …

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Ep. 352 - "Quill Dem - All" 1:26:47

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This week, the crew talks Mavado's return to Jamaica, Vybz Kartel possibly exchanging sublims with Masicka, Chronixx's 'Exile' album, and Bob Marley A.I. videos going viral.By The Fix Productions

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MRP 305: Listener Questions Live from the NARO National Convention 34:26

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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 questions from other NARO Members. The recording quality isn't perfect but I think you will get a lot of value out of this episode as we deal with some real questions related …

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Ep. 252 - Making Her Proud w/ Zach Anderson 55:17

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“You’ve got to make the most of where you are, make connections and friendships wherever you are. Even in a small town with not a lot of opportunities, you can still make your own opportunities and go on to do what you want to do.” ~ Zach Anderson Zach Anderson’s upbringing embodies the definition of idyllic small town life in such a way that you’d…

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Are we seeing a rise in homophobia? | The psychology of extremism | GPs and the health of the nation 30:52

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A new report from market research behemoth Roy Morgan has shown that, while fewer people think homosexuality is immoral than they did 20 years ago, the rate at which that is changing has slowed dramatically. Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine joins the show to break down the findings. As neo-nazis become increasingly visible on streets all around Austra…

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MRP 304: Understanding Texas Allocation Wells and Pooling 34:39

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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 interests. Unlike most oil-producing states that have robust forced pooling statutes, Texas takes a different approach that gives mineral owners more control but creates signi…

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Ep. 251 - Anxious Youth w/ Joel Bailey 59:48

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“There’re so many outside factors making our kids feel like they need to be perfect. Whether it’s continually comparing themselves to others on social media, all they absorb from their phones, struggling to be the best on the sports field, or doing great at academics. This adds so much outside pressure to their lives. They don’t get a chance to be …

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Data and stats aren’t everything! | Can we fix Parramatta Road? | Why does Sydney get so flooded when it rains? | Protect Mardi Gras vs. Pride in Protest | Asian representation in ‘The Summer I Turned ... 43:12

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Are numbers and statistical data as objective as people think they are? Producer Nyaboth Chuol and journalist Madi Chwasta get into why understanding how stats work could stop you (and your middle aged relos on Facebook) from falling down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole. Dani and Bec also chat with Estelle Grech, head of planning and policy at the …

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Ep. 350 - "Small Up Yuhself" 1:53:47

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This week, the fix trio talks another Tiktokers kids being taken away by the CPFSA, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce being the victim of a fake Netflix documentary announcement, Notnice signing an A.I artiste and Lisa Hanna's hot pic with her canine.By The Fix Productions

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MRP 303: Mineral Rights News October 2025 21:35

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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 asteroid mining to the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence data centers in West Texas, offering mineral and royalty owners fresh perspectives on emerging opportuni…

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Ep. 250 - Truth & Intimacy w/ Matt & Dina Lantzer 1:00:48

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“I’m fifty-five. If I can’t be authentic now, when is that going to happen? I don’t want to go to my grave being inauthentic.” ~ Dina Lantzer “Temporary, extreme fear while speaking the truth is easier to overcome than perpetual fear of the unspoken truth.” ~ Matt Lantzer Against all odds, Matt and Dina Lantzer had a marriage that worked. They marr…

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Ep. 349 - "Di Rapture" 2:24:31

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This week Ari makes her return and the crew talks Vybz Kartel's Tiktok, the Rosealee/Jakes saga, an AI artiste signing a multi-million dollar record deal and the predicted rapture.By The Fix Productions

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Ep. 249 - Fully Committed w/ Scott Ehrisman 1:01:11

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Do what you believe in and let meaning and service follow from that. This is the core concept I keep coming back to as I think about my next guest’s story… Scott Ehrisman is a multi-talented artist, a community activist, community builder, a friend to a great many people and an all around kind person. He’s truly committed to doing the things that i…

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MRP 302: Celebrating 300 Episodes: Your Top 10 Favorite Episodes (so Far)! 41:36

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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 episodes on website analytics and download numbers over the past 8 years. Join us as we count down the top ten most popular episodes that have helped YOU, the listener, naviga…