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!
Podcasting since 2020 • 228 episodes
PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
Latest Episodes
Earth's Oldest Sediments - The Isua Supracrustal Belt
Hold onto your rock hammers, folks! 📉🌎 In this episode, we're peeling back the layers (pun intended) of the Isua Greenstone Belt in Southwest Greenland. Tune in as we dive into debates about changing the name of geology classes, virtual Fight C...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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42:45
The Geology of Quartz
Quartz crystals are often the first example of minerals that people see, and are a source of inspiration for many a young geologist. In this episode, we delve into a comprehensive discussion about quartz, a major rock-forming mineral characteri...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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56:53
Our Past Favorites #8 - Plants, Meanders, and How to Read a Geoscience Paper
Here is a link to the paper we discuss in this episode:In this episode, we talk about meandering streams. Why don't rivers flow in straight pa...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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37:38
Our Past Favorites #7 - Not All Who Meander Are Lost
In this episode of Planet Geo, we delve into the fascinating world of meandering streams. Join Dr. Jesse Reimink and Chris Bolhuis as they reminisce about their favorite episodes and explore the dynamics of meandering rivers. We discuss why the...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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42:06
Our Past Favorites #6 - The Geology of Wine with Brenna Quigley
n this holiday re-release episode of Planet Geo, we revisit our exciting conversation with Brenna Quigley, a geologist turned wine consultant and terroir expert. We discuss her unique career trajectory, the fascinating intersection of geology a...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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