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PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know!
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- PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
Sedimentary Maturity - Geology 101: Sediments Part 2
Show Notes Quick news up top: alongside the Roadside Geology of Colorado audiobook, the Camp Geo mobile app now also has Colorado Rocks, a shorter…
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Intro to Sediments - Geology 101: Sediments Part 1
First, some news. The Roadside Geology of Colorado is now an audiobook on the Camp Geo mobile app, produced in partnership with the Geological Society of…
PlanetGeo: The Geology PodcastIntroducing: Audiobook version of the Roadside Geology of Colorado
Big Announcement: Roadside Geology Comes to Audio — Plus an Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks The glove-compartment classic is now in your headphones. In this…
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How to Identify a Mineral. Geology 101: Minerals Part 4
Chris's college mineralogy lab final was 20 specimens, and one of them was a quartz crystal his professor had dipped in graphite. The luster was off, the color…
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The Rock-Forming Minerals. Geology 101: Minerals Part 3
There are roughly 7,000 known minerals on Earth. You need to know about ten of them. In the third installment of the Camp Geo Intro to Minerals series, Chris…
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The Silicates. Geology 101: Minerals Part 2
Ask an intro geology class what the most abundant element in the crust is and, year after year, the answer comes back "carbon." It doesn't make the top eight…
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What is a Mineral? Geology 101: Minerals Part 1
Ask a room full of intro geology students whether a snowflake is a mineral and almost every hand says no. Ask why, and someone will tell you it's because no…
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Lithium 101 with Joe Lowry: Brines, Pegmatites, DLE, and the Smackover
What happens when a finance guy who's never heard of lithium takes a job in a small North Carolina town because it's near where his favorite author lived?Joe…
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How to Find Copper — Dr. Tim Ireland, First Quantum
There's a photo on Tim Ireland's Google Scholar profile of a toddler standing on the floor of an open pit gold mine in Australia's Northern Territory, wearing…
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The Rock 50 Light-Years Away
What if you could tell whether a rock exists on a planet 50 light-years away — without ever leaving Earth? This week Chris and Jesse welcome back…
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The Room Problem (and how Geochronology solves it)
Granite is everywhere — it makes up much of the continental crust beneath our feet; yet, for over a century geologists were stuck on a deceptively simple…
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Rocks for the Future - with MIT Prof. Oli Jagoutz
What does cracking open green-shiny rocks in a German preschool have to do with feeding eight billion people without oil and gas? In this episode, we sit down…
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The Fundamentals of Geology (Exam)
This week we take on the FG test — the Fundamentals of Geology exam — the very first step on the road to becoming a professionally licensed geologist. Jesse…
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Granite Wars: The Debates That Built a Science
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mike Ackerson (Smithsonian) for the kick-off of a deep-dive series on granites and granitoids. This one goes into the…
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The Geologist's License: How the FG and PG Exams Get Built — with Keith Rapp
In this episode, we sat down with Keith Rapp, senior hydrogeologist, longtime volunteer with ASBOG (the Association of State Boards of Geology), and immediate…
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What Makes Supervolcanoes? With Professor Shan de Silva and Dr. Rachel Phillips
What distinguishes supervolcanoes from regular or non-super volcanoes? How many supervolcanoes are on Earth today? What are the precursors to supervolcano…
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Eating Rocks For Breakfast
Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series…
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What is a Professional Geologist? An Intro to Licensure
Jesse and Dr. Joshua Davis introduce a new series on professional geology licensure, prompted by listener questions, exam study use of their podcast, and…
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Visualizing the Deep Earth - CEO and Founder Christie Capper
Today Jesse talks with Christie Capper, founder and CEO of Deep Earth, which aims to visualize the subsurface by digitizing and unifying scattered underground…
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The Anatomy of Mountain Ranges
Chris is back!! Today we answer the simple question - Why do we see a predictable geologic and topographic progression as we drive from flat plains into…
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Geology Meets Deep Tech - Danielle Bennett
On this episode of Planet Geo, we welcome Danielle Bennett—a startup operator with a venture capital background (and not a geoscientist by training) who’s been…
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Here Be Dragons - Exploring the Unknown with NASA Ames Chief Scientist for Innovation Dr. John Stock
In this riveting episode, we catch up with Dr. Jonathan Stock, Chief Scientist for Innovation at NASA's Intelligent Systems Division. We dive deep into the…
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Banded Iron Formations - A Deep Dive
In this episode, we bring you a riveting Q&A session with GeoGirl Dr. Rachel Phillips and Dr. Joshua Davies, both experts in geology who explore the mysterious…
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Venezuela’s Black Gold
In this episode, we are kicking off a new series on Geology News. We delve into why Venezuela is rich in oil, the complex tectonic interactions, and the…
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Rocks, Risks, and Riches: Strategies and Stories with CEO Doug Heller
To kick off Season 6 of the Planet Geo Podcast, we invited Doug Heller, a Penn State alum and geoscience finance guru, to explore investment risk in the…
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Petrification - Rerelease
In this episode of Planet Geo, we dive deep into the fascinating phenomenon of petrification as we wrap up our season five re-release holiday series. From the…
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How to Identify Rocks - Rerelease
Welcome back to Planet Geo, the podcast where we delve into the wonders of our planet's geology, how it works, and why it matters. In this episode, part three…
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Rockhounding 101 (ReRelease)
In this episode, we dive into the thrilling hobby of rock hounding, sharing our personal adventures and offering a Rocks and Minerals holiday re-release theme…
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The Moon-Forming Impact - Q&A with Dr. Rachel Phillips aka GeoGirl
In this episode, we're back with the fabulous Dr. Rachel Phillips, also known as Geo Girl on YouTube, diving into part two of our intriguing Q&A session. This…
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Whence Plate Tectonics? Q&A with Dr. Rachel Phillips aka GeoGirl
Jesse joins forces with Dr. Rachel Phillips, AKA Geo Girl, to tackle viewer questions about Earth's oldest rocks. We cover a wide range of topics, from how…
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Rocks and Rules, Putting Things in Order (Re-Release #1)
In this episode of Planet Geo, we share some exciting updates as Chris steps back a bit. Don’t worry; Chris will still join us regularly, but you'll also be…
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The Length of Day 2.5 Billion Years Ago - BIFs, Milankovitch, and Geochron with Dr. Josh Davies
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…
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What is a Continent? Part 1 - The Composition
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…
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Stories in Stone - with David Williams
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…
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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…
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Flash Floods
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Magnetic Sand and Other Listener Questions
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…
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Sasquatch Eruptions
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…
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Landslides and Lidar - Dr. Phillip Prince @Geomodels
Get ready to dig deep into geology with the one and only Dr. Philip Prince! Join su as we rock out with discussions on the game-changing one-meter resolution…
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Silent Sculptors - The Stones Shaping Gettysburg's Battlefield
In this exciting episode of our series on Gettysburg's geology, we dive deep into the Gettysburg Basin to uncover how the rocks beneath the famous battlefield…
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America's Oldest Rocks - Part 2 - The Unveil
In this episode, we dive back into the bedrock of America to reveal which state holds the crown for the oldest rocks in the U.S.! Join us as we unravel the…
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Rift, Rock, and Revolution - The Beginnings of the Gettysburg Basin
Join us as we explore the towering history of ancient mountain ranges, delve into the mysteries of the Appalachian Mountains, and break down the geological…
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America's Oldest Rock - Part 1
What is the oldest rock you can stand on in the United States? As the title of Frost et al., 2025 says, it is a simple question with a complex answer. In this…
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The Geology of the Battle of Gettysburg - A PlanetGeo Field Trip
Rockstars! Welcome to our first-ever Planet Geo field trip! Join us as we hit the road to Gettysburg and dig deep into the geology that shaped one of the most…
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The White Cliffs of Dover - Nature's Chalkboard
Welcome to another thrilling episode of PlanetGeo! In this episode, we dive deep into the jaw-dropping geology of the White Cliffs of Dover. We explore the…
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Of Stones And Startups: A Geoscience Transformation?
Join us as we explore the (lack of) intersection of geoscience and entrepreneurship. In this engaging discussion, we delve into the importance of business…
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The Great River - Boyce Upholt
In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the natural and geological wonders of the Mississippi River with Boyce Upholt, author of 'The Great River.' Join us…
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Blue Gold? The Geology of Cobalt
Join us as we dig deep into the world of cobalt! This episode covers everything from the explosive growth in cobalt demand to the intriguing geology behind…
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Think Like a Rock Star - It's a Good Time to Be a Geologist
Join us as we delve into a thought-provoking discussion on whether geologists truly think differently. From contemplating the scale of tectonic plates to…
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Caldera Chronicles - Unzipping the Mysteries of Long Valley With Dr. Andy Calvert
Join us in this explosive episode as we dive deep into the hot topics of Long Valley Caldera with knowledgeable volcanologist Dr. Andy Calvert! Get ready for a…
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The Boiling Point - Decoding Long Valley Caldera's Volcanic Future
Discover the uplift-ing story of Long Valley Caldera! 🌋 In this riveting episode, we dig deep into tremors and uplift, unraveling the saga of resurgence domes…
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Heat Without the Show - Long Valley's Hydrothermal System
Join us as we dig deep into the steaming secrets of Long Valley Caldera's hydrothermal activities! We discuss the unique geological features that make Long…
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The Geological Fruit Fly - The Bishop Tuff and Long Valley Caldera Eruption
Join us as we dig into the hot (and viscous!) topic of the Long Valley Caldera's explosive history. 🪨 From the dramatic six-day eruption that shaped this…
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The Basalt Before the Blast - The Leadup to The Long Valley Caldera
Join us as we embark on a volcanic journey delving deep into the fiery mechanics of the Long Valley Caldera. In this episode, we dissect the intricate process…
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Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Long Valley's Tectonic Tale
Join us as we hack our way through the geological 'weeds' of the Long Valley Caldera! In today's episode, we simplify complex tectonic interactions, explaining…
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Evolution of Eruption - Intro to the Long Valley Caldera
In this introductory episode, we plunge into the depths of the Long Valley Caldera's explosive history! 🌋 Join us as we unravel the volcanic secrets behind one…
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How to Get Hired - CEO Lindsey Schultz
In this episode of Planet Geo, we speak with Lindsey Schultz, the CEO of MRC Recruiting, a leading recruitment agency in the mining sector. The discussion…