Latest Geophysics Podcast Episodes
Episode 388 - "Screaming Eagle"
Don't Panic Geocast - May 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week John and Shannon talk about what some of the weird weather radar terms that get thrown around mean and how you can use them to keep up with storms impacting you. Then things get morbid with a mouse experiment that ended in an idiocrasy style extinction. Fun Paper Friday Calhoun, John B....
Episode 387 - "Adorable Baby Drilling Rig"
Don't Panic Geocast - April 26, 2024 19:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsJohn went to the Geoprobe open house to look at drilling rigs and then we discuss the optimum way to plan a large number of Christmas parties. Earth Day Google Doodle (https://doodles.google/doodle/earth-day-2024/) Geoprobe (https://geoprobe.com/) Fun Paper Friday Grüneberg, Reuben. "Hospital Chr...
Episode 386 - "Rock Colloid"
Don't Panic Geocast - April 20, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWhat's tiny, rocky, and alive? Forams! Learn about forams and what diseases James Bond may get while traveling to study them. Fun Paper Friday Graumans, Wouter, William JR Stone, and Teun Bousema. "No time to die: An in-depth analysis of James Bond's exposure to infectious agents." Travel medicin...
Episode 385 - "Father Sky Goes Away"
Don't Panic Geocast - April 12, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsJohn and Shannon both traveled to see the great eclipse of 2024 and share their experiences this week as well as talk about one of those rare times when ice is not a mineral. Fun Paper Friday We always talk about ice being a mineral, but what about when it isn't? Rosu-Finsen, Alexander, et al. "M...
Episode 384 - "Glaciers caused the great lakes, now we have them, the end" Alexis Dahl
Don't Panic Geocast - April 05, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we interview YouTube science creator, science writer, and communicator Alexis Dahl to learn about the rocks of Michigan's UP and how scientists can do a better job of sharing what they do. Alexis' YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/AlexisDahl) Alexis' Website (https://www.alexis...
Episode 383 - "Logarithmically Fades Away"
Don't Panic Geocast - March 29, 2024 20:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we see how scientists break down the Earth into 7 or more spheres and why that is and isn't a good idea. We also explore a fun paper about graphene that is just full of crap. Fun Paper Friday Graphene is an amazing material, but are all of the papers about it full of crap? This one cert...
Episode 382 - "A world without attenuation would be unbearably noisy"
Don't Panic Geocast - March 16, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWhat can we get from mining the moon? Should we? Who can do it? Why should we do it? That and more in this week's show! Fun Paper Friday Do we live in 3D? Can you prove it? Morley, Tom. "A simple proof that the world is three-dimensional." SIAM review 27.1 (1985): 69-71. (https://www.researchgate...
Episode 381 - "Desk Sedimentology"
Don't Panic Geocast - March 08, 2024 18:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we talk about new national parks, sticky notes, and empirical evidence about fly fishing. Fun Paper Friday Britton, B. J., J. Grimley Evans, and J. M. Potter. "Does the fly matter? The CRACKPOT study in evidence based trout fishing." BMJ 317.7174 (1998): 1678-1680. (https://www.bmj.com/...
Episode 380 - "Flame out like a bolide"
Don't Panic Geocast - March 01, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we talk about how rocks get magnetic field imparted to them and if scientists are really discovering anything new these days. Fun Paper Friday Park, Michael, Erin Leahey, and Russell J. Funk. "Papers and patents are becoming less disruptive over time." Nature 613.7942 (2023): 138-144. (...
Episode 379 - "How would you like to buy Brunton?"
Don't Panic Geocast - February 23, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we're rejoined by the Heerschaps to learn about how they came to own and run Brunton and what's next for the company that is a staple of the geological, recreational, and military navigation world. Go Get a Brunton! (https://www.brunton.com/) EPISODE 109 - "REALLY SAD MICHAEL BOLTON MUS...
Episode 378 - "I love the font"
Don't Panic Geocast - February 16, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWe generally don't think of sedimentary rocks when we think of volcanoes, but they are real! Find out why sedimentologists don't have to be bored in volcanic terranes. Fun Paper Friday Torres-Company, Victor. "One ring to multiplex them all." Nature 546.7657 (2017): 214-215. (https://www.nature.c...
Episode 377 - "Definitely Panic - Another Oklahoma Earthquake"
Don't Panic Geocast - February 09, 2024 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsOklahoma was rocked by another relatively large earthquake for a mid-continent region. We break it down, compare it to the 2011 earthquake and then talk about the hairy ball theorem. Fun Paper Friday McGrath, Peter. "An extremely short proof of the hairy ball theorem." The American Mathematical M...
Episode 376 - "Got to get those pizza ovens hot"
Don't Panic Geocast - February 03, 2024 02:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we tackle the controversial topic of fracking. Learn about how it works and what it does to help get oil and gas out of the ground and into your home. Fun Paper Friday Seo, Ki‐Weon, et al. "Drift of Earth's pole confirms groundwater depletion as a significant contributor to global sea l...
Episode 375 - "Squeeze it shut"
Don't Panic Geocast - January 26, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we keep talking about wells. It's all about casing, cementing, bottom hole assemblies, and wet underwear. Fun Paper Friday Bakkevig, Martha Kold, and Ruth Nielsen. "Impact of wet underwear on thermoregulatory responses and thermal comfort in the cold." Ergonomics 37.8 (1994): 1375-1389....
Episode 374 - "Until you Lick It"
Don't Panic Geocast - January 20, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHow do you drill a hole in the ground? Turns out that drilling wells is more complicated than you might think! Fun Paper Friday “Eating Fossils,” Jan Zalasiewicz, The Paleontological Association Newsletter, no. 96, November 2017. (https://www.palass.org/publications/newsletter/eating-fossils) Con...
Episode 373 - "Tastes like Animal Crackers"
Don't Panic Geocast - January 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis show got stuck in processing before sabbatical and did not automatically release, but here it is! This week we range over several topics on our minds while testing out english biscuits per a fun paper a few weeks ago. Also - do cats understand you but just don't care? Fun Paper Friday Do cat...
Episode 372 - "The Rumors of My Death" 2024 Resolutions
Don't Panic Geocast - January 05, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWe're back for the 2024 season after our first ever sabbatical and we're ready to talk science, resolutions, and barbie. Fun Paper Friday Klamer, Katherine. "Analysis of Barbie medical and science career dolls: descriptive quantitative study." bmj 383 (2023). (https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj-...
Episode 371 - "Have you tried licking it?"
Don't Panic Geocast - September 15, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we talk about mudrock - which sounds pretty self explanatory, but of course geologists have made a complex classification scheme around it. Also we delve into if you should "sleep on it" when making big decisions. Fun Paper Friday Should you sleep on it when making an important decision...
Episode 370 - "Siliceous Ooze"
Don't Panic Geocast - September 08, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWe said if you just pick up a rock, it is probably chert. How does this pervasive rock form? I mean we should have a good idea, right? Fun Paper Friday Time for tea and biscuits... and science. Jones, Ceri, and John Francis. "Direct Uptake of Nutrition and Caffeine Study (DUNCS): biscuit based co...
Episode 369 - "Collect data in the field, do science at home"
Don't Panic Geocast - August 25, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIt takes a lot to plan field work, no matter if it is a day rock hounding or a week in the deep field. This week we talk about what you need to know! Fun Paper Friday You Can Just Put Up a Poster at IMCL and Nobody Will Stop You (http://betterposters.blogspot.com/2023/08/nobody-will-stop-you-vira...
Episode 368 - "It is Chert"
Don't Panic Geocast - August 18, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsYou walk outside and find a rock - what is it? Well, that's probably a difficult answer. Also, how round are electrons and how do you even measure that? Fun Paper Friday Science News Article (https://www.sciencenews.org/article/electron-round-new-measurement-matter-physics?fbclid=IwAR3Fm-g8IjUfrJ...
Episode 367 - "Summer Break"
Don't Panic Geocast - August 05, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsClasses are about to start, so let's grab some gear and get to work! Field Supplies (https://leemangeophysical.com/product-category/field-supplies/) Field Kits (https://leemangeophysical.com/product/field-camp-kit/) Geological Field Sketches and Illustrations: A Practical Guide (https://www.amazo...
Episode 366 - "I Didn't Blow Away"
Don't Panic Geocast - June 23, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis summer while Shannon has been at field camp we took a short hiatus, but we're back! Find out what happened with camp and more as well as what happens when you drop a spinning bottle of water. Fun Paper Friday Ehrenstein, David. "Controlling the Bounce of a Bottle." Physics 16 (2023): 102. (h...
Episode 365 - Salinity Crisis "Smoking Various Meats and WWII"
Don't Panic Geocast - June 09, 2023 17:45 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we talk about the Messinian Salinity Crisis and if your mom was right about cracking your knuckles. Fun Paper Friday Does cracking your knuckles destory your joints, improve joint health, or neither? Find out how one man has experiented on himself to find a potential answer. Unger, Dona...
Episode 364 - Geology of War "I'm glad I listen to this podcast"
Don't Panic Geocast - May 13, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsJoin us as we explore how the intricate interplay between geology and military strategy has shaped history. We unravel the secrets behind the terrain's influence on battles, from its impact on troop movements to the potential for fortifications and natural defenses. Additionally, we investigate a...
Episode 363 - "National Natural Landmark"
Don't Panic Geocast - May 05, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn this episode of the Don't Panic Geocast podcast, we continue our exploration of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, immersing ourselves in its stunning landscapes and geological wonders. From glacial features to ancient river valleys, each step along the trail reveals new marvels waiting to be ...
Episode 362 - "A lot of gray area in geology"
Don't Panic Geocast - April 28, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn this episode of the Don't Panic Geocast, we dive into the fascinating world of dolomite, a mineral that is commonly found in sedimentary rocks. They discuss the unique characteristics of dolomite and the different ways in which it is formed. We also highlight a fun paper on equine dietary pref...
Episode 361 - "No Ice Other than in Tea" Ice Age Trail Part 1
Don't Panic Geocast - April 14, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsJohn and Shannon are embarrassed to learn about a "new" national park - the Ice Age National Scenic Trail! Ice Age Trail (https://www.nps.gov/iatr/index.htm) Fun Paper Friday How can invisible creatures make their eyes invisible? What about their blood? What's going on in the ocean? Feller, Kate,...
Episode 360 - "Third and Fourth Order Nonsense" Lane's Balance
Don't Panic Geocast - April 07, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week we dive into rivers and what makes them erode, deposit, move and more using an engineering concept called Lane's balance. River Dynamics Fact Sheet (https://floodready.vermont.gov/sites/floodready/files/documents/rv_river_dynamics_101.pdf) Fun Paper Friday Lasers, high speed cameras, li...
Episode 359 - "Standing Around Staring"
Don't Panic Geocast - March 18, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWe've been off air for a bit due to a giant move! Find out more! Fun Paper Friday Have we been leaving more that footprints on Mt. Everest? What about other planets? Humans are leaving behind a 'frozen signature' of microbes on Mount Everest (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/23031415...
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