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The Geology Podcast Network is a source for geology news, career highlights, and insights by experts in the field from around the world.

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Eggs

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03/13/24 • 46 min

...and then some. From the eggs of the platypus to the eggs of dinosaurs, we’ll talk about how eggs are formed, why humans don’t lay them, and of course, why the egg definitely came before the chicken. CW: Placentas and afterbirth, body fluids, cursing

The Secret Shame of Dinosaurs (Fossil Names)

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02/21/24 • 49 min

Did you know that technically, the name ‘dinosaur’ is a rebrand? The original name was a lot more... wrinkly. In this episode we discuss how to name fossils and bring up the funniest fossil names we could find. CW: Cursing. Discussion of European colonization and Native Americans. Many references to genitalia.

How to Mummify a Dinosaur (and Other Fossil Tips and Tricks)

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02/07/24 • 46 min

While usually it’s just the hard bits that fossilize, occasionally the fossil record can preserve things like skin, organs, blood and more. This episode talks about what happens when soft tissue fossilizes, and what weird things scientists have done upon finding it. CW: Dead animals/babies, eating gross things, blood and gushy body bits, placentas.

How Fossil Lemurs Got Across Oceans

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01/24/24 • 48 min

Throughout time we find evidence that animals made it to other continents seemingly by crossing vast oceans. In this episode we talk all about how animals can survive these strange events of accidental seafaring, and how the odds are always stacked against them. CW: Cruel research methods (not ours!), inbreeding, death.

Thick Thighs and Body Size

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03/20/24 • 48 min

From dinosaurs to rhinos to bugs, things used to get a whole lot bigger than they seem to today. In this episode we talk all about evolutionary constraints, the narrow set of bumper bars enforced on us by biology. CW: Body fluids. Using the term bug incorrectly (sorry entomologists). Cursing.

BYG International Pilgrimage Ep. 5 – Oman: Magic Mantle

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04/20/23 • 10 min

In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to the Semail Ophiolite. The small mountains on the northern coast of Oman once resided at the bottom of an ocean, before being uplifted onto land. Here, the igneous stratigraphy of the ocean crust is perfectly preserved, proving a standard for geologists to study. A special [...]

BYG International Pilgrimage ep. 3 – Scotland: Chasing Deep Time

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03/23/23 • 12 min

In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to Scotland where foundations for modern geology were laid. In the late 18th century, naturalists seeking to explain the landscapes around them started to propose radical ideas about the origins of rocks and the cycling of Earth’s materials. Tune in to hear about the people, places [...]

BYG International Pilgrimage Ep. 2 – Iceland: Succession at its Finest

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03/09/23 • 11 min

In this episode of Backyard Geology, Serena takes you to Iceland to see the early stages of geologic succession in action. As one of the youngest nations in the world, geologically speaking, of course, Iceland showcases fresh geologic processes as an active volcanic island. Tune in to learn about what makes Iceland a great place [...]

Geoscience Communication with Lucía Pérez-Díaz

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12/01/22 • 47 min

Do you enjoy learning new things in all fields of geosciences? Do you have a soft spot for shenanigans? Then this podcast is just for you! In this podcast, Dr B. interviews interesting geoscientist with interesting stories. To skip the game jump to minute 5:00 Resources mentioned in this episode: Go back and listen to [...]

Homicidal Earth Burps and Murderous Sky Rocks (All About Extinctions)

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02/14/24 • 47 min

Asteroids, volcanoes, and sex lakes – in this episode we discuss the varied and sometimes hilarious hypotheses of why animals have gone extinct. CW: Extinctions/animal death, toxic shock syndrome, menstruation, serial killers, suicide in reference to having to do geochronology. Referring to non-avian dinosaurs as just dinosaurs.

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How many episodes does Geology Podcast Network have?

Geology Podcast Network currently has 100 episodes available.

What topics does Geology Podcast Network cover?

The podcast is about Earth Sciences, Nature, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Geology Podcast Network?

The episode title 'BYG Canada ep. 2 – Hamilton Bonus Episode with Henry Gage' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Geology Podcast Network?

The average episode length on Geology Podcast Network is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Geology Podcast Network released?

Episodes of Geology Podcast Network are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Geology Podcast Network?

The first episode of Geology Podcast Network was released on Oct 25, 2020.

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