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Based on the notes, a few possible best geology podcasts include Nick Zentner Geology Podcast, Don't Panic Geocast, Science Sort Of, Coastal and Marine Geology by USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Science Center Team, and PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast. Nick Zentner Geology Podcast covers a Geology 101 series and his Downtown Geology series on YouTube. Don't Panic Geocast covers wide topics such as geology, geophysics, meteorology, and data collection. Science Sort Of is a general science podcast with a lot of original contributors being geologists. Coastal and Marine Geology by USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Science Center Team is available on iTunes. PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast is hosted by Chris and Jesse and is a Geology and Earth Science Podcast. It is rated 5 stars, and reviews mention it is great for everyone and is fun, energetic, informative, and enjoyable.
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"Not podcasts but videos: look up Nick Zenter's geology series and the YouTube Channel Earth Science X."
"He also has a bunch of YouTube videos of public lectures and stuff. Really interesting and surprisingly accessible. I really like his downtown geology series on YouTube, his podcast is more a Geology 101 series."
"Nick Zentner is the MAN. He has a podcast and is also doing live lectures on various introductory subjects during quarantine."
"i just finished the first chapter... and i really liked how he explained what a theory, fact, hypothesis etc is.... great podcast!"
"My favorite is a course that's free from ITunesU. It's called Earth and Environmental Science by Colorado School of Mines. If my memory serves me correctly it's Dr. Christian Shorey. It's a really good all-inclusive podcast that starts at the simplest of geologic features and processes and finishes after a very detailed story through Geologic time to the present."
"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/earth-and-environmental-science-audio-podcast/id439365947?mt=2&i=1000094195078"
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Earth and Environmental Science by Colorado School of Mines
- Free from ITunesU
- Starts at the simplest of geologic features and processes and finishes after a very detailed story through Geologic time to the present
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Science Sort Of
- General Science podcast
- A lot of the original contributors were geologist so they cover geology more than any other podcast
- They also talk about movies and beer if you’re into that
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Science Friday
- NPR radio show
- Covers any science stories in the news in detail
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Nature
- Science publication
- Good podcast for higher level science talk
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Weekly Weinersmith
- Spinoff of “Science Sort Of”
- Done by the guy who does the SMBC comics and his wife who’s works in biology
"My favorite is a course that's free from ITunesU. It's called Earth and Environmental Science by Colorado School of Mines. If my memory serves me correctly it's Dr. Christian Shorey. It's a really good all-inclusive podcast that starts at the simplest of geologic features and processes and finishes after a very detailed story through Geologic time to the present."
"i just finished the first chapter... and i really liked how he explained what a theory, fact, hypothesis etc is.... great podcast!"
"Nature" the science publication has a good podcast if you're looking for higher level science talk.
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BBC Radio 4 Life Scientific
- Discussed earthquakes and fracking in Zoe Shipton 08 July 14 episode
- Sanjeev Gupta 14 May 13 episode featured a Planetary Geologist who works on the Curiosity mission
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BBC Radio 4 In Our Time with Melvyn Bragg
- Several podcasts on geology but requires sieving
"In the science section has several podcasts on geology"
"Zoe Shipton 08 July 14 discusses earthquakes and fracking"
"Sanjeev Gupta 14 May 13 Planetary Geologist works on the Curiosity mission"
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Don’t Panic Geo-cast
- “decent geology podcast”
- “me and my partner have been enjoying for the past few months now”
- Website: http://www.dontpanicgeocast.com
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History of the Earth Calendar
- “great”
- Website: http://historyoftheearthcalendar.blogspot.com/
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Exploration Radio
- “wide variety of science stuff”
- Website: http://www.explorationradio.com/
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Stuff You Should Know
- “plenty of natural science topics such as avalanches, mass extinctions, ice ages, megalodon, volcanos, pteranodons, jellyfish, tardigrades, wooly mammoths & mastodon, fossilization, geysers, earthquakes, and so much more”
- Website: N/A
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Unnamed Geology Podcast
- “going for an informal conversation about the science and philosophy regarding the Earth System, but my co-host and I do geology research, so geology is the focus”
- Website: N/A
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iTunes U
- “many great online courses/lecture recordings on iTunes U”
- Website: https://www.apple.com/itunes-u/
"Don’t Panic Geo-cast is a decent geology podcast 🙂 me and my partner have been enjoying for the past few months now!"
"I love Ologies! It’s what made me think there may be other good ones out there. Thank you!"
"Yay! Yeah Ologies is a blast. Not as many earth-science-y episodes as I’d like, but some :)"
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Nick Zentner Geology Podcast
- He has a bunch of YouTube videos of public lectures and stuff
- His Downtown Geology series on YouTube
- His podcast is more of a Geology 101 series
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Don’t Panic Geocast
- Covers wide topics ranging from geology, geophysics, meteorology, and data collection
- Hosts are super cool and foster a good community
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Amoeba People podcasts
- Haven’t seen any new ones in a while
"The Amoeba People podcasts are good too, though I haven't seen any new ones in a while. Not surprising."
"The Don't Panic Geocast is excellent. They cover wide topics ranging from geology, geophysics, meteorology, and data collection."
"He also has a bunch of YouTube videos of public lectures and stuff. Really interesting and surprisingly accessible. I really like his downtown geology series on YouTube, his podcast is more a Geology 101 series."
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Coastal and Marine Geology by USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Science Center Team
- Available on iTunes
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Geology Kitchen by Explorer Multimedia
- Available on iTunes
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In Our Time by BBC Radio 4
- Available on iTunes
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Science…Sort Of
- Hosted by a paleontologist
- Great for commutes
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The Infinite Monkey Cage
- Not really Geology related but science in general
- Hosted by Brian Cox
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What Is Reality?
- Mentioned in the comments
- Don’t Panic Geocast
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Randall Carlson podcast on the Joe Rogan Experience
- Mostly pertaining to ancient history
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Generation Anthropocene
- Not strictly geology but in the broader field of earth & environmental sciences
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Palaeocast
- Also working on a virtual Natural History Museum
"https://itun.es/gb/P4dBw.c"
"Check out the Don't Panic Geocast"
"Try Generation Anthropocene - not strictly geology but in the broader field of earth & environmental sciences."
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SEG’s podcast “Discovery to Recovery”
- Covers different subjects related to economic geology and mineral industry
- Find it interesting
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Volcanos
- Popular talking point
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Geology Flannelcast
- Enjoyable
"$The geology flannelcast is one I enjoy a fair bit."
"$The SEG has a podcast called 'Discovery to Recovery'. They cover different subjects related to economic geology and the mineral industry, and I find it very interesting."
"$Volcanos are always a popular talking point"
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Cody’s Lab
- Not exclusively geology, but has a series in which he does some mining
- Geologist by education
"Cody's Lab isn't exclusively geology but he has a great series in which he does some mining. I believe he's a geologist by education"
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Don’t Panic Geocast
- Great show about geology, geophysics and science in general
- Fun topics, light hearted but thoughtful
- Hosts learn something every show
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WeMartians Podcast
- Generally about space and Mars
- Regularly bring on geologists and Planetary Scientists to talk about Mars stuff like gullies, eskers, etc.
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Geology Flannelcast
- Very informative and entertaining
- Joke around a lot
- Gets more organized after the first few episodes
"Great hosts, fun topics, light hearted but thoughtful, I learn something every show."
"Very informative and entertaining because the guys joke around a lot. It gets a bit more organized after the first few episodes."
"I run the WeMartians Podcast, which is generally about space and Mars but I regularly bring on geologists and Planetary Scientists to talk about Mars stuff like gullies, eskers, etc."
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Nick Zenter’s geology series
- A YouTube Channel called Earth Science X
- He is also doing live lectures on various introductory subjects during quarantine
- Voyage of the Continents is a show included on Amazon Prime video which gives good background on tectonics
- Ken Burns National Parks Series is on Amazon Prime and is not strictly geology focused
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Earth and Environmental Science Audio Podcast
- Found on the iTunes store
- Includes a YouTube playlist of lectures
"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/earth-and-environmental-science-audio-podcast/id439365947?mt=2&i=1000094195078"
"Not podcasts but videos: look up Nick Zenter's geology series and the YouTube Channel Earth Science X."
"Nick Zentner is the MAN. He has a podcast and is also doing live lectures on various introductory subjects during quarantine."
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PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast
- By: Chris and Jesse
- 5.0 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)
- A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know!
- What listeners say about PlanetGeo: The Geology Podcast - Average Customer Ratings - Overall: 5 out of 5 stars - Performance: 5 out of 5 stars - Story: 5 out of 5 stars
- Reviews - Anonymous User, 02-19-23: Great for everyone - Becky, 02-17-22: Fun Energetic - Peter Marshall Ellis, 01-23-22: Informative and enjoyable - Anonymous User, 11-11-22: curious
"Chris and Jesse act as a great team to give you the in-depth discussion of a college level course while keeping it at a level that anyone without a geology background could understand. Combined with the humor of long-time friends, it makes it a must listen."
"I love this podcast. Not only do Chris and Jesse share a great friendship, which is evident in the hilarious banter, but they make geology FUN and relatable. I eagerly look forward to each new episode."
"I recently found this podcast and it has been really informative. Chris and Jesse deliver good information in a way that is enjoyable and I’ve learned a lot. I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about our earth and why it’s important to us as people."