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Nick Zentner Geology Podcast seems to be a great option for those looking for a good geology podcast. People say that it is particularly helpful for those just starting out in learning about geology [1], and it is taught by a professor in Eastern Washington [4]. It contains 103 podcasts [9] on a wide range of topics [9], such as "Where's The Fault At?" [9], "Nanaimo Zircons" [9], and "Friday Harbor Geology" [9]. It also has lectures on Washington geology on YouTube which are only 2 minutes long [1].

Don't Panic Geocast

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Don't Panic Geocast
It seems that Don't Panic Geocast is a popular choice among geology enthusiasts [1][2][3][4][7][8]. People say that the podcast covers wide topics ranging from geology, geophysics, meteorology and data collection [1], and the hosts are described as "super cool" and foster a good community [1]. It also appears to be regularly updated with new episodes [4][7][8], making it a great source for staying up-to-date with the latest news in geology. Furthermore, many people seem to prefer this podcast over others due to its entertaining nature and interesting topics [3][4][7].
BBC Radio 4 Life Scientific seems to be a great option for those looking for an in-depth exploration of geology. It was mentioned by a reddit user [2] and it covers a wide range of topics, from earthquakes and fracking [2] to planetary geology [2]. It looks like an interesting podcast, and I think it is worth considering when thinking about the best geology podcast.
BBC Radio 4 In Our Time with Melvyn Bragg seems to be a popular geology podcast, based on what people are saying on Reddit [2]. It has several podcasts on geology which require sieving [2], and an episode on Carbon is in their all time top 10 [2]. It is said to be a great source for lecture recordings [5], and the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) even recommends it in their podcast "Discovery to Recovery" [6].
It seems that the podcast "Three geologists sit down and tackle the topics that no one else dares to touch" [5] is a great option for those looking for a geology podcast. The podcast features guests and fun paper Friday selections, product reviews, and banter about recent developments [5], as well as in-depth conversations in applied geophysics from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) [4]. People say that this podcast is hosted by John Leeman and Shannon Dulin [5], who are both knowledgeable in their respective fields. This particular podcast also has an audio version available on Audible.com, with an overall customer rating of 5 out of 5 stars [9].

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  • Nick Zentner Geology Podcast
  • Don't Panic Geocast
  • BBC Radio 4 Life Scientific
  • BBC Radio 4 In Our Time with Melvyn Bragg
  • Three geologists sit down and tackle the topics that no one else dares to touch
  • In-depth conversations in applied geophysics from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG)
  • Exploration Radio
  • Geologic stories from the Pacific Northwest
  • Brain fun for curious people
  • Terrible Lizards
  • Catastrophes
  • Eruptions
  • Geology Bites
  • Planet Geocast
  • The Anthropocene Reviewed
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    Topics Covered

    When it comes to topics covered, there is a wide range of options for a geology podcast. From exploring the past, present, and future of exploration [7], to examining the social contributions of geoscience [3], to discussing natural disasters and failure [5], there is something for everyone. There are also podcasts that review different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale [5], as well as ones that explore the origin of mankind [5].

    Hosts

    Geology podcasts are hosted by some of the most knowledgeable people in the field, including volcanologist Jess Phoenix [5], paleontologist Dr. Karl Grunbaum [8], John Green [5], Ty and Brock Benefiel [7], Chris and Jesse from PlanetGeo [10], John Leeman and Shannon Dulin from Three Geologists Sit Down podcast [5] and Oliver Strimpel from Geology Bites podcast [5].

    Frequency of Episodes

    The frequency of episodes varies across different podcasts. For instance, Coastal and Marine Geology by USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Science Center Team releases new episodes monthly[8], while BBC Radio 4 Life Scientific releases new episodes weekly[2]. The Nick Zentner Geology Podcast releases 103 podcasts so far[9].

    Ratings

    Most geology podcasts have received high ratings from customers. For instance, PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast had an overall rating of 5 out 5 stars with reviews such as "Great for everyone" and "Informative and enjoyable"[10]. SEG podcast “Discovery to Recovery” was very interesting[6] while Volcanos were a popular talking point[6]. Nick on the Rocks series was also randomly stumbled upon with only 9 or 10 episodes out so far[7].

    Format

    Geology podcasts come in various formats. For instance, BBC Radio 4 In Our Time with Melvyn Bragg has several podcasts on geology that require sieving[2]; What Is Reality? is not strictly geology but science in general[8]; Randall Carlson podcast is mostly pertaining to ancient history[8]; The Anthropocene Reviewed reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale[5]; Generation Anthropocene is not strictly geology but in the broader field of earth & environmental sciences[8]; Eruptions monthly episodes about volcanoes[5]; AccuWeather Daily top trending weather story of the day[5]; A Rational Fear savage the news and drill down on climate change; Geologic stories from Pacific Northwest; Brain fun for curious people; Terrible Lizards all about dinosaurs; Don’t Panic Geocast; Nick Zennergeolgy has lectures on Washington geology; iTunes U great source for lecture recordings; Geology Kitchen by Explorer Multimedia; Palaeocast working on virtual Natural History Museum; In Our Time Carbon episode in their all time top 10.

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