Podcast Episodes

The Length of Day 2.5 Billion Years Ago - BIFs, Milankovitch, and Geochron with Dr. Josh Davies

Season 5 Episode 39

Join us as we dive into an awe-inspiring chat with Dr. Josh Davies – an expert in high-precision geochronology! Josh and Jesse go way back to their University of Alberta days, and in this episode, th…

Published on 8 hours ago

What is a Continent? Part 1 - The Composition

Season 5 Episode 38

In this episode, we dive deep into the composition and formation of the continental crust! We explore the tough questions about what makes up our continents, debunking some rudimentary class teaching…

Published on 1 week ago

Stories in Stone - with David Williams

Season 5 Episode 37

Ready to rock your buildings with some fascinating geology tales? Join us as we chat with the amazing David B. Williams, author of 'Stories in Stone.' David shares his insights on the hidden geologic…

Published on 2 weeks ago

From Rifts To Rifles - The Regional Geology of the Battle of the Gettysburg

Join us in this action-packed final episode of our Gettysburg series as we uncover the rock-solid weathering patterns that shaped one of the most famous battles in history! Standing on the historic b…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Flash Floods

Season 5 Episode 36

Join us for a deep dive into the world of flash floods in this exciting episode!  Navigate the rapid waters of this intense topic with Chris and Jesse, as we unravel the captivating geoscience behind…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Calderas and Confederates - The Geology of South Mountain and the Gettysburg Campaign

In this action-packed episode of our Gettysburg Geology series, we dig deep into the dynamic geological history of South Mountain. Discover how this towering terrain played a pivotal role in the Batt…

Published on 1 month ago

Eruptions and Extinctions - The Geology of the Gettysburg Sill

In this episode of our visual podcast series, journey back to the battlefields of Gettysburg to unearth the geological forces that played a pivotal role in history. Dive deep with Herr Professor Dr. …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Capitol Curiosities - Fanglomerate and the Gettysburg Basin

Join us on a rockin' journey as we explore the fascinating tale of Potomac Marble and its role in rebuilding the US Capitol after the War of 1812. From the emotional experience of visiting ancient qu…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Magnetic Sand and Other Listener Questions

Season 5 Episode 35

Join Chris and Jesse as they dive deep into your rock-solid questions!  From magnetic sands on Lake Michigan's dunes to the ancient mysteries of plate tectonics, nowhere on Earth (or beyond) is safe …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sasquatch Eruptions

Season 5 Episode 34

Join us for a rockin' episode where we dive into the explosive world of Yellowstone’s hydrothermal activity! Chris and Jesse chat about the intriguing 'Sasquatch eruptions'—no, not Bigfoot, but sudde…

Published on 2 months ago