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Geology Podcast Network

The Geology Podcast Network is a source for geology news, career highlights, and insights by experts in the field from around the world.

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52:33

Polar Dinosaurs

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/08/14

There were dinosaurs in Antarctica and Alaska – but what did it look like when they lived there? Was it cold? Was it dark? Did they stay there year round? Also, Meaghan learns how magnets work (finally). CW: cursing, death of people and animals

56:21

Lingering Fingerlings and Dexterous Dingalings...

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/07/03

Today we’re answering the big questions, like why do whales have hips when they don’t have legs? And why did Tyrannosaurus rex have such tiny tiny arms? CW: Genitalia, cursing, discussion of unwanted sexual contact in whales

1:10

Weird & Dead Trailer

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/06/04

On this podcast we dish the details on the wildest stories that 500 million years of evolution have to offer. The grosser, the better! That said, this podcast is not intended for kids and is rated E for strong language and crude senses of humor. Season 2 begins 6-19-2024!

46:15

Everything You Wanted To Know About Eggs

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/03/13

…and then some. From the eggs of the platypus to the eggs of dinosaurs, we’ll talk about how eggs are formed, why humans don’t lay them, and of course, why the egg definitely came before the chicken. CW: Placentas and afterbirth, body fluids, cursing

50:12

Everything That Ate Our Ancestors

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/03/06

It’s time to be more afraid of seals, everyone. And hyenas. And tigers. And… birds? And big crocodiles. Really, the deeper you go into human history, the longer that list of fears gets – and on this episode, we go real, real deep. CW: death, dead bodies, being hunted, cannibalism.

49:09

The Secret Shame of Dinosaurs (Fossil Names)

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/02/21

Did you know that technically, the name ‘dinosaur’ is a rebrand? The original name was a lot more… wrinkly. In this episode we discuss how to name fossils and bring up the funniest fossil names we could find. CW: Cursing. Discussion of European colonization and Native Americans. Many references to genitalia.

47:54

Homicidal Earth Burps and Murderous Sky Rocks (All...

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/02/14

Asteroids, volcanoes, and sex lakes – in this episode we discuss the varied and sometimes hilarious hypotheses of why animals have gone extinct. CW: Extinctions/animal death, toxic shock syndrome, menstruation, serial killers, suicide in reference to having to do geochronology. Referring to non-avian dinosaurs as just dinosaurs.

46:22

How to Mummify a Dinosaur (and Other Fossil Tips and...

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/02/07

While usually it’s just the hard bits that fossilize, occasionally the fossil record can preserve things like skin, organs, blood and more. This episode talks about what happens when soft tissue fossilizes, and what weird things scientists have done upon finding it. CW: Dead animals/babies, eating gross things, blood and gushy body bits, placentas.

37:59

How to Preserve a Fossil Fish in The Weirdest Way...

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/02/01

Sometimes paleontology is awe-inspiring. Sometimes it’s gross and hilarious. This episode is at the weird epicenter of all of those things, because it turns out the best preserved fossil sturgeons are found up the rear end of duck-billed dinosaurs. CONTENT WARNINGS: Hemorrhoids, butt jokes, maligning archeologists, misinterpreting a cloaca as a butthole for the purposes […]

48:32

How Fossil Lemurs Got Across Oceans

Geology Podcast Network ·

2024/01/24

Throughout time we find evidence that animals made it to other continents seemingly by crossing vast oceans. In this episode we talk all about how animals can survive these strange events of accidental seafaring, and how the odds are always stacked against them. CW: Cruel research methods (not ours!), inbreeding, death.

19:33

Storybook Earth ep. 8 – Lost and Found in Tibet

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/09/09

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess brings us a beautiful tale of her time spent exploring the wonders of Tibet, and how she unraveled her path to geology. Listen as she shares memories of her father and how his connection to his daughter led Jess to embark on a trip through the […]

15:17

Storybook Earth ep. 7 – A Grand Canyon Twist!

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/08/12

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess unravels the amazing geologic history of the Grand Canyon! If you have never been to this incredible geologic wonder before, then this episode is the perfect place to begin. Jess leads you through time as if you were walking the Canyon yourself. She also details a […]

17:46

Storybook Earth ep. 6 – Zircon: Impossibly Fantastic!

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/07/29

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess shares the stories of zircons and why they have become a cornerstone of geochronology, or, the study of geologic aging. Find out how Jess discovered her passion for zircon geochronology, what zircons are, where you can find them, and why they can be compared to the […]

18:23

Storybook Earth ep. 5 – The Gift of Oxygen

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/07/15

Episode summary introduction: In this episode, Jess begins our story with the mountains of Tibet, a landscape shaped by time, and an encounter with a lone wolf. From this beautiful setting, Jess tells the tale of oxygen. Oxygen has a varied and interesting history on Earth, and evidence of its existence in the distant past is […]

16:18

Storybook Earth ep. 4 – Take In the Colors

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/07/01

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess tells how some rocks’ stories begin with color. Being able to detect pattern and color is an important tool for any scientist, geologists included. But, color can also be deceiving. Why? Well, Jess can tell you! In a tale woven with color Jess explains the significance of […]

15:39

Storybook Earth ep. 3 – Read the Rocks

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/06/17

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess will tell the story of rocks. Did you know that there are many different kinds of rocks? Do you know how they are made? Well, Jess has all the answers and will share the ins and outs of the earth under your feet. She will even […]

16:30

Storybook Earth ep. 2 – A Tell-tale Sign of Tectonic...

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/06/03

Episode summary introduction: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess tells the intricate tale of faults. She will talk about exactly what a fault is, how it is formed, as well as the different kinds of faults…yes, there are more than one! She will even talk about her own experiences with faults and a special one close to […]

16:16

Storybook Earth ep.1 – Ebb and Flow of Ice

Geology Podcast Network ·

2021/05/20

Episode summary: In this episode of Storybook Earth, Jess shares her own experiences with the natural environment of her childhood home and how its unique landscape was shaped by glacial activity during the ice ages of geologic history. What are ice ages? How do they happen? When was the last one? Jess has answers to […]

1:49

Geology Podcast Network Trailer

Geology Podcast Network ·

2020/10/25

GPN coming next week!

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