In this episode, we tackle a listener question regarding planning a geology trip for students.  Both Chris and Jesse have... more

We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience... more

Join us as we have the honor of interviewing Dr. John Douglas.  Jesse and Chris have been following his research... more

The idea for this episode came from the comment section of a social media post.  It has it's roots in... more

In charge of the Nations Rock Collection.  That's a pretty sweet job description.  Join us as we have the honor... more

Today, Jesse and Chris discuss the geology of Nickel - The Devil’s Metal.  Surprisingly, Earth’s core has a high percentage... more

Today, we have the another great interview - Dr. Anji Shah.   She works for the USGS and has done... more

We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience... more

In this episode, Jesse and Chris discuss the geology of asbestos. Really, we cover all things related - history, past... more

Dr. Adam Simon joins PlanetGeo to discuss many topics.  One of the most interesting topics of discussion is the copper... more

Today, Chris and Jesse once again revisit the topic of Bowen's Reaction Series.  We've never approached the topic in such... more

Today is our latest episode in our series on climate.  Jesse and Chris discuss the meaning of "Hard Water".  Chris... more

Join us as we interview Dr. Steph Mrozek.  Steph is an economic geologist with interests in interests in skarn and... more

Join Chris and Jesse as we tackle questions about the Grand Canyon.  A 4th grade class, Bronx Little School, reached... more

Today, we re-visit one our earliest episodes that we recorded when this whole thing began.  We've decided to do a... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

We are happy to announce the release of our new Geology of the Grand Canyon book on the CampGeo mobile... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the... more

Today, Jesse and Chris tackle the topic of the Slow Carbon Cycle.  We've been talking about this for a while... more

In this episode, we tackle the issue of infiltration capacity.  The idea came to us in the form of a... more

We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience... more

We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience... more

We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience... more

Today we talk about Copper! The metal that is essential to all our lives, but goes largely underrated. Here is... more

We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience... more

This week, we are asking you to do us a favor.  We are really exited because we just launched our... more

Today, Jesse and Chris discuss the distinction between sinkholes and karst topography.  There is a surprisingly large portion of the... more

We get a bit reflective today and discuss the importance of Geoscience to society - and how it has changed... more

Today, we each give our take on disappearing streams.  When the idea was first pitched, we were thinking about 2... more

Today we have the great pleasure to interview a close friend of the podcast - Andrew Dewitt.  Andrew has had... more

Today, we are talking about the process of making petrified wood.  Basically, wood has to be quickly buried in a... more

Today, we talk about all things soil creep.  Have you ever been on a steep slope and seen bent or... more

Just as in so many aspects of the way the world works, geology determines the drainage patterns (or watershed) of... more

Today, we cover something very interesting - a new initiative by the United States Geological Survey to map Earth's resources... more

Today, we cover one of our favorite past times - RockHounding! It's a totally fun, engaging activity that gets you... more

In this episode we start a looong conversation about how to identify rocks. We begin by outlining a few simple... more

Listen to Yellowstone's rock music here! Today we talk about the fun exercise of turning seismic activity recorded live from... more

Today, we talk about Uranium! Uranium is a really interesting element and today we talk about how it's used, a... more

In PlanetGeo today, we discuss one aspect of Yellowstone National Park Geology that goes under-appreciated - the Absaroka Volcanics. They... more

Today we are extremely honored to get the opportunity to discuss all things geoscience and National Defense with Dr. Stefanie... more

Today we talk all about Levees!  They are a very important and under-appreciated aspect of our society, infrastructure, and river... more

Today, Jesse and Chris discuss a headline that's been making a splash lately.  There was a paper recently published that... more

Today, Jesse and Chris take on a couple of listener questions.  One is regarding a passion for geoscience and would... more

Here is a link to the paper we discuss in this episode:In this episode, we talk about meandering streams.  Why... more

In this episode, we talk about meandering streams.  Why don't rivers flow in straight paths?  As soon as a river... more

In this episode, we interview author Andrew Alden.  He wrote Deep Oakland: How Geology Shaped a City.  This book is... more

Today, we answer some listener questions in what we call "office hours".  We each chose a question for the other... more

Join us today as we discuss one of the more important ancient rock formations - Banded Iron Formations or otherwise... more

In this episode, we take on the topic of Barrier Islands.  This is a very relevant topic because recent storms... more

In this episode, Chris and Jesse give a live talk at Grand Valley State University.  We were invited to speak... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comWe hope you enjoy, and as... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.com In this episode, Chris and Jesse... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comToday, we talk about Rocks and... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comToday, Jesse has a bone to... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comRock Man Ethan is a geoscience... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comNew minerals are being 'discovered' every... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comWe hope you enjoy!Like, Subscribe, and... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comIn this episode, we tackle the... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comDo you like wine?  Do you... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comIn today's episode, we continue with... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can also check out Jesse's... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can also check out Jesse's... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can also check out Jesse's... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can also check out Jesse's... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can also check out Jesse's... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comWe are on a break! But,... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comWe are on a break! But,... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comWe are on a break! But,... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comWe are on a break! But,... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comRemember you can Support Us Here,and... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comIn today's episode, we continue with... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comYou can find out more about... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comOne day, I (Chris) walked into... more

Learn all the basics of geology in our new conversational textbook - campGEO!Available here: geo.campcourses.comLink to: Barrenlands: The Epic Search... more

Link to: Barrenlands: The Epic Search for Diamonds in Canada'sToday, we get to interview author Kevin Krajick.  Below is a... more