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Episode 435 - “FIRE THE LASERS!”

Jezero crater is a really interesting place on Mars - that's why we have landed so many spacecraft in the area. This week we talk about some exciting findings from the cr

Episode 434 - "darkness sometimes brings profundity"

How do you know if your cool new result is real or just some artifact? Is it data or noise, and are those not always so dissimilar? This week we tackle that along with ho

Episode 433 - "2 totally useless degrees "

Wildfires can change the landscape and have geologic implications. Also, what makes your sneakers squeak, and what does that have to do with earthquakes? Fun Paper Frida

Episode 432 - "Like walking around inside someone's mouth"

This week we recap the GEARS 2026 workshop, our return from summer break, how hot it has been, and chat about floods of the 1300's in Europe. GEARS Workshop Fun Paper

Episode 431 - Philippines Earthquake

There was a very large earthquake in the Philippines - John and Shannon break down what you need to know. We also explore the question - what's the deal with birds? Fun

Episode 430 - "I am being ambushed"

This week John and Shannon discuss the book "Slow Productivity", our other summer reading lists, and if swearing makes your exercise sessions better. Fun Paper Friday J

Episode 429 - "Summer Shorts" GPR

This week we talk about GPR or ground penetrating radar as Shannon considers buying one and asks what to look for. Fun Paper Friday Do trees glow before lightning strik

428: Episode 428 - "Pedagogical Gold"

This week we talk about how you should approach an outcrop in the field for the first time. What do you look for? What kind of notes do you take? This and more field camp

Episode 427 - "Feeding Tubes Yo!"

This week we help a listener identify their bizarre fossil - and it's a trace fossil! Learn all about it and find out if you'd remember more if we were funnier! Trace Fo

Episode 426 - "Hard K Sound is Hilarious"

This week, we continue to talk about temperature with a discussion of temperature scales, where they came from, and why there are so many! Fun Paper Friday Kaiser, Casp

Episode 425 - "How jiggly are your bits?"

What is temperature? Why do we care? Where did all of these temperature scales come from? This week, we find out! Fun Paper Friday Di Lorenzo, Emilia, et al. "Periodic

Episode 424 - "Aunt Betty" Liquefaction

This week it's all about liquefaction as we explore why some caskets are above ground and how some cars get half way buried. Flame Structure Sand Boil Quicksand Fun Pap

Episode 423 - "The rumors of our death"

We are back after a very challenging 2025 but don't panic - there is a plan! Fun Paper Friday Taloni, Andrea, Vincenzo Scorcia, and Giuseppe Giannaccare. "Large langua

Episode 422 - "Melissa"

We're still here - it has just been a very difficult time, but this week we're talking about Hurricane Melissa and Halloween Candy! Hurricane Melissa Video Inside the Hu

Episode 421 - "Come work for you"

This week, we chat about our GEARS workshop that recently wrapped up, how it has evolved, and how it went! GEARS Workshop Fun Paper Friday Hejnol, Andreas, and Mark Q.

Episode 420 - "Tourist Destination" Kamchatka Earthquake

This week we are back and discussing the recent large earthquake in Russia! Fun Paper Friday Is that viral video of a fault rupture form a security camera real? This pa

Episode 419 - "Diamonds Everywhere" A States

We're hitting the open road — geologically speaking. This episode kicks off our new state-by-state series covering the most fascinating, scenic, or just plain weird geolo

Episode 418 - "I like the crystal habit"

What makes a mineral a favorite? In this fun and down-to-earth episode, John and Shannon swap stories about the minerals they love most — and why. Along the way, they unp

Episode 417 - "Who are you?"

We're back from summer break - Shannon taught field camp, John travelled for work and got hailed on, and more! John’s Hail Storm Fun Paper Friday How does modern AI st

Episode 416 - "Life is a Physics Exam"

This week we talk about how we power our instruments in the field and all of the weird and wonderful ways they fail. Including getting turned into charcoal by lightning!