Best Cliff Lewis Podcasts (2024)

In this episode Mike welcomes back Andrea Suarez from We Heart Seattle with special guest, recovering addict and homeless care advocate, Tom Wolfe. They dive deep into Tom’s backstory and discuss the root causes of the homeless epidemic plaguing the west coast.By Mike Solan

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Three reasons why civilizations grew up around volcanoes 5:50

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In this episode, I talk about the three reasons why people and civilizations grew up around active volcanoes. Why did people need to live close to the dangers of eruptions? What was it that drove and kept them there? Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them o…

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Episode 57: RCHO in da house 1:47:06

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By Skids Up

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Salt Weathering 6:11

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In this episode, I talk about how salt acts as a physical weathering agent to break down rocks. Physical weathering is the breaking down of rocks without a chemical change, and salt can act as the agent that breaks down rocks especially close to the ocean, but also in salt-rich soils, etc. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resour…

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Episode 56: Blast from the Past - Eric Brandenburg 1:20:31

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If you want to check out the piro training by Eric, view it here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1svMINS1ShRWASdF7-_SryssfiOi1Kn5a?usp=drive_linkBy Skids Up

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Episode 55: Plankers Divide: Civil War 1:46:51

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By Skids Up

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Current Iceland Volcanic Activity 101 8:09

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In this episode, I explain in simple terms what is happening in Iceland these last few years on the plate boundary. I explain the two geological phenomena in Iceland, the recent eruptions and earthquake activity, and how they are related to Plate Tectonics. Support the Show.By Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

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Episode 54: A Year in Review 2:20:53

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By Skids Up

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Fake & Pseudo Fossils 5:10

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In this episode, I talk about fake fossils and why people create them, as well as pseudo fossils such as dendrites. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Come and check out all we have to offer at GEOetc.com Support the Show.…

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Where does magma come from? 6:08

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In this episode, I talk about how molten rock is formed inside the Earth - what are the mechanisms that cause our planet to produce molten rock to feed volcanoes? Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the show Support the Show.…

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Episode 53: Kyle Dahl - The Return of the Jedi 2:07:36

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By Skids Up

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Episode 52: Jeremy Lorenzo in the house! 1:44:08

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By Skids Up

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Episode 51: Auggie and the IRCHA story 2:31:47

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By Skids Up

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Episode 50: Podcasting with Cliff Lewis 1:26:37

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By Skids Up

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Seattle Police Department’s Sick Out 11:23

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In this episode, Mike discusses the recent Seattle Police Department “sick out” by its tired and overworked officers. How will this affect Seattle’s public safety? LINKS: UCOPS: https://www.UCOPS.org KOMO News Article: https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-mayor-bruce-harrell-officers-guild-union-president-answer-police-department-sick-calls-staf…

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Episode 49: IRCHA tidbits with Wes Minear 1:30:18

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All about limestone 9:18

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In this episode, I talk about the different forms of limestone and how they form including chalk, coquina, fossiliferous limestone, travertine, and oolitic limestone. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the Show.…

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Episode 48: Nick Maxwell v3 1:55:12

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By Skids Up

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Bowens Reaction Series 7:18

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In this episode I talk about Bowen's Reaction Series - and how it tells us the order of crystallization of minerals from molten rock. Support the Show.By Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

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Seattle Council Member Andrew Lewis’ Face-Plant 44:15

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In this episode Mike and special guest Jason Rantz discuss the political failures of Andrew Lewis, and how his vote against the public drug use prosecution bill will impact public safety in Seattle. #police #crime #fail Links: SPOG press release about Andrew’s city council vote: https://seattlepoliceofficers.com/seattle-police-officers-guild-statem…

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Earth's Major Systems 6:59

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The Earth is a huge system made up of a number of 'spheres' - the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. What are each of these spheres and how can they interact? This episode explains each sphere and gives examples of the interaction between them. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are class…

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Buying a rock (geologic) hammer 5:59

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In this episode, I talk about the things to consider when buying a geologic hammer - what to look for and the decisions you will need to make. You can find this information and more in my blog post about buying a forever hammer. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. …

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Earth's largest volcano erupts - Mauna Loa 2022 7:21

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In this episode, I talk about the recent eruption of Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. The eruption was in 2022 and lasted just two weeks - but produced massive around of lava. Come and join us in Hawaii, or on any of our field adventures. See here for the trips for educators and here for the trips for geocachers. Visit our GEOetc Members Sect…

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Episode 47: Free Fallin' 1:54:38

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Have I found gold? Simple tests to find out! 5:35

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In this episode, I talk about the three common minerals that fool people into thinking they have found gold - pyrite, chalcopyrite, and mica. I talk about the simple tests you can do to find out if what you found was really gold or one of these three. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help yo…

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Hawaii - why I love taking people to visit the volcanoes 9:11

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In this episode, I talk about the four reasons I just love to take people on tours around the volcanoes in Hawaii. It is about the accessibility of seeing the planet's largest and most active volcanoes and more. Come join us on an field adventure: www.geoetc.com/field-adventures Support the Show.By Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

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The 5 Great Extinctions 8:17

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In this episode, I talk about the five great extinction events - events in which more than 70% of species on Earth become extinct. When did these occur and what might have caused each event. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the Show.…

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Graptolites 6:26

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In this episode, I talk about the extinct colonial animal we call graptolites. These are fascinating fossils as they not only show an evolutionary trend that goes from complex to simple, but their wold-wide distribution makes them a perfect index fossil. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help…

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Elements needed for an EV battery 8:11

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In this episode, I talk about the major elements needed for an EV battery (lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese and graphite). How much is needed for just one EV battery? Where are these materials currently coming from? Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them …

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Episode 46: Batteries, chargers and power 1:51:16

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By Skids Up

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Volcanic Explosive Index 8:15

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In this episode, I talk about the Volcanic Explosive Index (VEI) and how that logarithmic scale is used to rate eruptions. It is based on the amount of material ejected, the size of the eruption plume and the length of the eruption. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth scien…

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Volcanic Eruption Styles 9:11

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In this episode, I talk about the five major eruption styles - Icelandic, Hawaiian, Strombolian, Vulcanian, and Plinian. What are the characteristics of these different styles of eruptions and what materials do they produce? Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Chec…

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Sapphires, Rubies & Corundum (oh my!) 5:15

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In this episode, I talk about the corundum family of minerals - their chemistry, how they form, and what makes them different from each other. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the Show.By Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

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Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz 1:11:33

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Mike sits down with SPD's Chief, Adrian Diaz as they discuss modern policing, public safety and the war on cops. #police, #Seattle, #shooting #defund the policeBy Mike Solan

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Episode 45: More Canadian goodness with Manny Hale 2:01:18

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Longshore Drift - the shifting sands 7:03

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In this episode, I talk about how sand moves along a beach due to longshore drift. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the Show.By Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

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BOMBSHELL Public Safety Disaster! 1:08:09

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Mike sits down with public safety policy expert Bob Scales for an in-depth discussion about the Seattle Police Department's Consent Decree with the Department of Justice. Is Seattle a public safety disaster? How bad is it? Ep. 30 - Links AI Badge Cam https://www.geekwire.com/2023/seattle-police-union-objected-to-use-of-body-cam-analysis-tech-and-al…

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Volcanoes & Climate 8:28

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In this episode, I talk about how volcanic eruptions can affect climate - by releasing ash, gas, and aerosols. We talk about the role of CO2 and SO2 and what effect they may have. I talked specifically about Pinatubo, Tambora, and the Laki eruptions. I also mention an activity available for GEOetc Members called Climeworld that members can download…

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Focus & Epicenter - important earthquake terms 7:15

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In this episode, I talk about the difference between the terms focus and epicenter. What do the terms mean and how are they used? How is the information about an earthquake's focus used? How about the information about the epicenter of an earthquake? Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you…

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Ring of Fire - what's happening around the Pacific? 6:01

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In this episode, I talk about what is causing the Pacific Ring of Fire. Why do 75% of all active volcanoes and 90% of all earthquakes happen around the edge of the Pacific Ocean? Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the Show.…

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Diamonds - all about those gems! 9:18

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In this episode, I talk about diamonds - where they form, how they are brought to the surface and even about different colors and uses. Visit our Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science. Check them out! Support the Show.By Gary Lewis, GEOetc.com

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Episode 44: South Africa heli goodness with Paul Demmer 1:45:14

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Index Fossils - the keys to dating layers 7:25

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In this episode, I talk about index fossils - what are they and what makes one fossil better than another for dating layers in a sedimentary sequence. I aven leave you pondering what human product would make a great index fossil. Visit our GEOetc Members Section - Over 100 teaching resources that are classroom-ready to help you teach Earth science.…

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Landslides - the 'other' natural disaster! 8:49

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In this episode, we talk about the main causes of landslides and provide examples - California and Thredbo, NSW, Australia. What is the role of water? What about trees and deforestation? How can earthquakes be involved etc? This is a great introduction to landslides as a natural disaster. Support the Show.…

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Episode 43: Ben Storick and Donnie Petsche 1:53:35

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By Skids Up

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Episode 42: Eric Bercham Reloaded 1:57:02

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Episode 41: First podcast experience of Jeff West from WestHobbiesRC 2:00:17

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What do you think? We think Jeff did great and his experience in the hobby is amazing. Make sure to follow and subscribe to his YouTube channel.By Skids Up

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Woke University with Professor Cliff Mass 1:00:07

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In this episode Mike sits down with professor and atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass to discuss how wokeness has infected universities like the University of Washington and how it has affected public safety in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. Cliff also recounts his own battle against cancel culture. #police #Seattle #defund Links: • The…

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