Podcast Episodes

The Devil's Metal - The Geology of Nickel

Season 4 Episode 10

Today, Jesse and Chris discuss the geology of Nickel - The Devil’s Metal.  Surprisingly, Earth’s core has a high percentage of Nickel - 10 to 20% of …

1 year, 9 months ago

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Geology From Above - Dr. Anji Shah

Season 4 Episode 9

Today, we have the another great interview - Dr. Anji Shah.   She works for the USGS and has done a lot of work on heavy-mineral sands and critical e…

1 year, 10 months ago

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The Fast Carbon Cycle

Season 4 Episode 8

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1 year, 10 months ago

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The Geology of Asbestos

Season 4 Episode 7

In this episode, Jesse and Chris discuss the geology of asbestos. Really, we cover all things related - history, past uses (some of which are mind bo…

1 year, 10 months ago

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We Just Don't Have Enough - Prof. Adam Simon

Season 4 Episode 6

Dr. Adam Simon joins PlanetGeo to discuss many topics.  One of the most interesting topics of discussion is the copper dilemma facing the world.  If …

1 year, 10 months ago

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How Do Rocks Really Crystallize?

Season 4 Episode 5

Today, Chris and Jesse once again revisit the topic of Bowen's Reaction Series.  We've never approached the topic in such a before.  The heart of our…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Why is Water "Hard"?

Season 4 Episode 4

Today is our latest episode in our series on climate.  Jesse and Chris discuss the meaning of "Hard Water".  Chris and Jesse both have hard water at …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Exploration and Mining Geology - Dr. Steph Mrozek

Season 4 Episode 3

Join us as we interview Dr. Steph Mrozek.  Steph is an economic geologist with interests in interests in skarn and porphyry deposits and geochemistry…

1 year, 11 months ago

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The Epic Earthlings Grand Canyon Questions - Answered!

Season 4 Episode 2

Join Chris and Jesse as we tackle questions about the Grand Canyon.  A 4th grade class, Bronx Little School, reached out in a letter with a list of f…

1 year, 11 months ago

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And...We're Back! The Greenhouse Effect

Season 4 Episode 1

Today, we re-visit one our earliest episodes that we recorded when this whole thing began.  We've decided to do a small series on Earth's climate and…

1 year, 11 months ago

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