Best ROCKING OUR PRIORS Podcasts (2024)

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What led to the demise of foot-binding? 7:12

14d ago7:12

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What led to the demise of foot-binding? by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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Episode 131 - Butter Pie

7h ago

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Furious Podcasting Settle in for a big ole piece of butter pie and some furious podcasting as we briefly recount trips to Italy and training camp, almost getting arrested over a popular novel of yesteryear, Lou’s secret girlfriend, and Jaime’s take on “Poor Things” For a little extra treat, listen to the end to hear a delightful rendition of an old…

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Earth's Oldest Stuff 37:22

4d ago37:22

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Today, Chris and Jesse get into a discussion about Earth’s oldest material. Earth is 4.568 Billion years old. First of all, that’s amazing the geochronologists have refined this down to 3 decimal places. How do we know this? The oldest grains ever found are 4.38 billion years old. If that’s the case, then how do we know the Earth is significantly o…

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Geo-Tripping - A How-To Guide 43:15

11d ago43:15

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In this episode, we tackle a listener question regarding planning a geology trip for students. Both Chris and Jesse have quite a bit of experience in planning and executing field excursions for students. We believe that seeing geology in the field is one of the most powerful learning opportunities for students of all levels. In our discussion, we t…

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The Rocks You Need to Know 1:04:31

19d ago1:04:31

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We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience with our CampGeo content, purchase a visual audiobook on the Geology of Yellowstone National Park, and listen to past PlanetGeo episodes! Download now at this link Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating! —————————————————— Instagram: @planetgeocast T…

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Cutting the Grand Canyon - Dr. John Douglass 1:13:41

26d ago1:13:41

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Join us as we have the honor of interviewing Dr. John Douglas. Jesse and Chris have been following his research on how the Grand Canyon was actually formed for some time. We have recently finished our audio-visual book on the Grand Canyon (Link above) and we have a chapter dedicated to the actual cutting of the Canyon. The answer to this question h…

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Who are the world's most influential philosophers? 22:47

26d ago22:47

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Who are the world's most influential philosophers? by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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What prevents Hindu-Muslim conflict? Saumitra Jha 38:28

1M ago38:28

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Saumitra Jha (Associate Professor of Political Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business) joins me to discuss what prevents Hindu-Muslim conflict.We discuss his paper on "Trade, Institutions, and Ethnic Tolerance: Evidence from South Asia" https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/trade-institutions…

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Uranium and the Start of the Earth? - How Geochronology Works 37:24

1M ago37:24

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The idea for this episode came from the comment section of a social media post. It has it's roots in one of the biggest misconceptions in Geology and also Geochronology. The comment was about radio-carbon dating and how it's been "proven" to be unreliable. In this episode, Jesse and Chris have a discussion about the "toolbox" for geochronoligists a…

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Episode 130 - Psyop

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February 9th? Not likely. This is the last of the “pre-Italy” podcasts. Hopefully I will be able to get these out faster than one per month. Anyway, as part of a little “Sunday Morning Surprise” we discuss the subversive nature of both Tele-Tubbies and a certain NFL power couple, the majesty of AntsCanada, and the shining gem of the internet: Elita…

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Is Pakistan becoming more Patriarchal? 11:35

1M ago11:35

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Over the 20th century, the entire world became more gender equal. Or so I thought. But Pakistan has rocked my priors. Female employment has slightly risen. Meanwhile, young Pakistani women are more sexist than their grandmothers. What is going on?Charts and graphs are on my Substack: https://www.ggd.world/p/is-pakistan-becoming-more-patriarchal…

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The History of Granite - Dr. Mike Ackerson 1:22:20

1M ago1:22:20

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In charge of the Nations Rock Collection. That's a pretty sweet job description. Join us as we have the honor of interviewing Dr. Mike Ackerson. In this episode, we certainly get into some detail about igneous petrology. Mike and Jesse are good friends and have spent some time discussing things that introductory geology classes take for granted. Fo…

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The Patriarchal Political Order: Soledad Artiz Prillaman 1:33:47

2M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

The Patriarchal Political Order: Soledad Artiz Prillaman by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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The Devil's Metal - The Geology of Nickel 48:39

2M ago48:39

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Today, Jesse and Chris discuss the geology of Nickel - The Devil’s Metal. Surprisingly, Earth’s core has a high percentage of Nickel - 10 to 20% of the core is nickel. We allow ourselves the luxury of getting into the details on nickel and why the core has so much. Of all the metals we’ve discussed on the podcast, the geology of nickel is the most …

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Slave-Raiding, Solidarity and Status in Africa 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Slave-Raiding, Solidarity and Status in Africa by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Stagnation 8:47

2M ago8:47

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Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Stagnation by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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What Would Reduce Female Genital Cutting? 6:42

2M ago6:42

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What Would Reduce Female Genital Cutting? by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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Geology From Above - Dr. Anji Shah 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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Today, we have the another great interview - Dr. Anji Shah. She works for the USGS and has done a lot of work on heavy-mineral sands and critical elements. In this discussion, we talk about the paleo-environment that could concentrate critical minerals in heavy sands. Dr. Shah also tells us how "airborn geophysics" is important in looking for miner…

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Why is female employment low in India? How might that change? Suhani Jalota & Lisa Ho 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

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Why is India's female labour force participation so low? And how might that change?Suhani Jalota and Lisa Ho share insights from their brilliant work in Mumbai and West Bengal. This discussion is superbly insightly and great fun. Stay tuned for jokes & data.Paper on Mumbai: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z3v4gxqpkvc4p9ntjy0ie/h?dl=0&e=1&preview=Jal…

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Does Egalitarianism enable more Gender Equality? 21:52

2M ago21:52

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If everyone is equal, it’s much more acceptable for women to get to the top.In societies where no one is special, men seem much more accepting of female leadership. Whereas in hierarchical cultures, where subordinates must bow to their bosses, female managers and politicians are more strongly disliked. They may even trigger backlash.This is a novel…

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Romantic Love is an Under-Rated Driver of Gender Equality 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Patriarchy is reinforced by fraternal solidarity. The Athenian demos, German guilds, Tswana kgotla, Chinese imperial dynasties, Muslim Brotherhood and Indian caste panchayats all reinforced male dominance. As long as men are united, bound in collective loyalty, women are secondary.How might this change?On International Women’s Day, I’d like to high…

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The Fast Carbon Cycle 28:55

2M ago28:55

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We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience with our CampGeo content, purchase a visual audiobook on the Geology of Yellowstone National Park, and listen to past PlanetGeo episodes! Download now at this link Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating! —————————————————— Instagram: @planetgeocast T…

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Episode 129 - A Bad One

2M ago

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Ok. Sometimes a podcast lingers too long, and you just need to get it out there and over with. I meant to put this out about a month ago, but got waylaid by a work trip, disease, and a weeklong internet outage (all of the above to be discussed in Eppy 131). Podcast Constipation….. On the other hand, I butcher the Hungarian language and give my impr…

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What’s the Future of the US Labor Movement? Suresh Naidu 54:14

2M ago54:14

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What’s the Future of the US Labor Movement? Suresh Naidu by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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The Geology of Asbestos 38:06

2M ago38:06

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In this episode, Jesse and Chris discuss the geology of asbestos. Really, we cover all things related - history, past uses (some of which are mind boggling), health issues, and of course the mineralogy. If you want the datail, this episode is for you. Jesse goes off the deep end a little as he nerds out on some geochemistry. We hope you enjoy. We n…

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Why Do East Asian Firms Value Drinking? 21:13

2M ago21:13

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East Asian businesses often go out drinking. Why is this such an important part of corporate culture, relative to other world regions?A month ago, I didn’t know. Now, after my interviews with people in China and Korea, the answer is very obvious.By Dr Alice Evans

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Ideals of Collective Harmony 24:40

3M ago24:40

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In some societies, collective harmony is more highly valued than self-expression. If people are reluctant to speak out, prior culture is more likely to persist unchallenged. Caring deeply about social approval amplifies fears of ostracism and motivates quiet conformity. Moreover, where self-assertion is strongly disliked, feminist activism is more …

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Ideals of Upward Mobility 17:14

3M ago17:14

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What I am about to say may make you feel uncomfortable. Some may even find it offensive. In some circles, it’s still a distasteful taboo. Westerners rarely speak about it publicly, certainly not directly, even though most people definitely want it.As a social scientist, I am not so squeamish. So I’ll say it……

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How is East Asian culture different? 13:03

3M ago13:03

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East Asian societies tend to idealise:- Meritocracy and reverence for education- Upward mobility and economic prosperity (trumping the afterlife)- Collective harmony.By Dr Alice Evans

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We Just Don't Have Enough - Prof. Adam Simon 1:15:03

3M ago1:15:03

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Dr. Adam Simon joins PlanetGeo to discuss many topics. One of the most interesting topics of discussion is the copper dilemma facing the world. If we want to transition to green energy like Electric Vehicles, we will face a shortage of copper. Dr. Simon describes Copper as the artery of a green transition. However, he's done the math and it doesn't…

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Hostile Sexism in South Korea: Professor Jouen Kim 9:09

3M ago9:09

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Hostile Sexism in South Korea: Professor Jouen Kim by Dr Alice EvansBy Dr Alice Evans

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How Do Rocks Really Crystallize? 47:51

3M ago47:51

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Today, Chris and Jesse once again revisit the topic of Bowen's Reaction Series. We've never approached the topic in such a before. The heart of our discussion centers around 1- What is Bowen's Reaction Series? and 2- How do we approach this highly idealized concept in an introductory class. How rocks really crystallize in a geologic setting is far …

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Episode 128 - Best of 2023

3M ago

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Episode 128 notes: Our long awaited, long overdue “Best of 2023. This one got delayed out because of some last minute work travel and also us being kind of fuckups We also hit on the Wham and Hypgnosis docs, the Spitting Image Muppets, and list etiquette. Spiritual Cramp and Upchuck are reviewed. Lou’s top 10: “Fake” – Hoplite Desire Pathway – Scre…

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Why is Water "Hard"? 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Today is our latest episode in our series on climate. Jesse and Chris discuss the meaning of "Hard Water". Chris and Jesse both have hard water at our houses and we talk about how that happens. We wrap up this episode by talking about how the topic of hard water fits into our series and climate. We hope you enjoy! We now have a live Mobile App for …

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Exploration and Mining Geology - Dr. Steph Mrozek 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Join us as we interview Dr. Steph Mrozek. Steph is an economic geologist with interests in interests in skarn and porphyry deposits and geochemistry applied to mineral exploration. In our interview, the discussion turns to degrees in geoscience and educational pursuits. We’ve received a number of questions from listeners about what degree to pursue…

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What Prevents & What Drives Gendered Ideological Polarisation? 25:45

3M ago25:45

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Across much of the world, men and women think alike. However, in countries that are economically developed and culturally liberal, young men and women are polarising. As chronicled by John Burn-Murdoch, young women are increasingly likely to identify as ‘progressives’ and vote for leftists, while young men remain more conservative. What explains th…

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The Epic Earthlings Grand Canyon Questions - Answered! 40:28

3M ago40:28

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Join Chris and Jesse as we tackle questions about the Grand Canyon. A 4th grade class, Bronx Little School, reached out in a letter with a list of fantastic questions. We knew right away we wanted to make an episode about this. These questions, and our responses, provide a great introduction to the geology of The Grand Canyon. Below are the questio…

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How do Exogamy and Endogamy shape Economics and Culture? 10:43

4M ago10:43

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Exogamy and endogamy aren’t just about who marries your daughter, but with whom you barter, truck and exchange. Marriage was fundamentally about economics.So how did exogamy and endogamy shape economics and culture?By Dr Alice Evans

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Why are some rich countries conservative? 23:28

4M ago23:28

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In the West economic development spawned individualism and the spirit of ‘68. Modernisation theorists predicted that growth would deliver liberalism worldwide. Inglehart and Welzel argued that post-industrial societies would champion self-expression. But in fact, this has not transpired. Many prosperous places - like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Sout…

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How East Asia overtook South Asia on Gender 52:24

4M ago52:24

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In 1900, East and South Asia were extremely patriarchal. Men were revered as high status, while female sacrifice was glorified. By socialising women to marry, obey their in-laws and stay put, Asian families consolidated trusted networks of social cooperation. Since chastity was crucial for family honour, women were also tightly restricted. But, ove…

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And...We're Back! The Greenhouse Effect 36:12

4M ago36:12

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Today, we re-visit one our earliest episodes that we recorded when this whole thing began. We've decided to do a small series on Earth's climate and feel that this is the best kickoff point for that topic. We begin by discussing the forgotten history of climate science. This is important because we have known the physics of greenhouse gases for ove…

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Cure the Winter Blues - Yosemite National Park (ReRelease) 49:27

4M ago49:27

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We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the virtual Mr. Bolhuis as we go on a geo-tour of many of the premier National Parks in the US. We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience with our CampGeo content, purchase a visual audiobook on the…

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Episode 127 - Would You, with a Robot?

4M ago

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Episode 127 Notes: The only podcast that isn’t afraid to ask: “Would you, with a robot”? Songs featured in Episode 127: “Christmas One and Only” – Gurr with Eddie Aros “Delete It” – MSPAINT “Set Your Pussy Free”, “Where My Girls At?”, “A.I. Sexbots” – NOBRO “Santa Claus” , Thee Headcoatees We also discuss the witchy and wonderful Stevi Daft: Find u…

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Cure the Winter Blues - The Grand Canyon (ReRelease) 40:14

4M ago40:14

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We are happy to announce the release of our new Geology of the Grand Canyon book on the CampGeo mobile app - Download now to start listening! We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the virtual Mr. Bolhuis as we go on a geo-tour of many of the premier National Parks in the US. We now have a live…

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Why do Poor Indian Women Reject Office Jobs? 10:27

4M ago10:27

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Why is Indian female labour force participation ultra low? To investigate, Suhani Jalota and Lisa Ho ran a Randomised Control Trial in Mumbai. They find that most women reject high-paying office jobs. This is not due to housework or childcare. Husbands said no. The paper: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z3v4gxqpkvc4p9ntjy0ie/h?preview=WfH_JMP+(47).p…

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Cure the Winter Blues - Glacier National Park (ReRelease) 43:47

4M ago43:47

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We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the virtual Mr. Bolhuis as we go on a geo-tour of many of the premier National Parks in the US. We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience with our CampGeo content, purchase a visual audiobook on the…

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Cure the Winter Blues - Yellowstone National Park (ReRelease) 45:34

5M ago45:34

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We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the virtual Mr. Bolhuis as we go on a geo-tour of many of the premier National Parks in the US. We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience with our CampGeo content, purchase a visual audiobook on the…

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Cure the Winter Blues - Grand Teton National Park (ReRelease) 44:22

5M ago44:22

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We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the virtual Mr. Bolhuis as we go on a geo-tour of many of the premier National Parks in the US. We are also excited to announce that we have just released a new audiobook on our CampGeo mobile app on Earth's Climate. It's a five-part series with all the im…

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Episode 126 - The Drip Monster vs the Mold Maiden

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Episode 126 Notes: Lou deals with plumbing issues and Jaime deals with broken arms. Audio for this one may be a bit wonky due to the industrial fans blowing in the background. I did my best to clean it up. Lou listens to the remake of Dark Side of the Moon so you don’t have to (although you really should give it a listen; it’s pretty darn good) and…

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Cure the Winter Blues - Devil's Tower National Monument (ReRelease) 34:55

5M ago34:55

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We are on a break, but you can join us now on a virtual Summer Science Institute trip! Follow the virtual Mr. Bolhuis as we go on a geo-tour of many of the premier National Parks in the US. We now have a live Mobile App for iOS and Android. There you can learn all the basics of geoscience with our CampGeo content, purchase a visual audiobook on the…

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