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The Big Blue Rock Pod

The Big Blue Rock Pod

Written by: Kentucky Geological Survey
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Welcome to the Big Blue Rock Pod, produced by the Kentucky Geological Survey, at the University of Kentucky. This podcast is a fun, conversational approach to discussing all things geology and earth processes. We primarily focus on Kentucky. We talk emerging ideas in research, along with classic topics in earth science for all levels of interest.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Biological Sciences Earth Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • Ep. 54: The Enviropod Pod: Teaching Earth Science in a Changing World

    Ep. 54: The Enviropod Pod: Teaching Earth Science in a Changing World
    May 27 2026

    Matt, Sarah, and Doug talk with Earth and Environmental Sciences Department Senior Lecturer Summer Brown. They discuss earth science education, teaching, how scientists connect to stakeholders, natural hazard anxiety, the NSF EPSCoR-funded project CLIMBS and the Enviropods Program, the future of earth science education, and much more!
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 53: From Seam to Ash: A Career in Coal

    Ep. 53: From Seam to Ash: A Career in Coal
    Apr 29 2026

    Matt, Sarah, and Doug talk with world-renowned applied energy researcher Jim Hower. They discuss the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, coal petrology, coal research, the Fire Clay coal, sampling coal, sampling coal-fired power plants, fly ash, rare earth elements, and the future of applied energy research.
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    50 mins
  • Ep. 52: New Harmonizing with Dr. Cobb

    Ep. 52: New Harmonizing with Dr. Cobb
    Mar 31 2026

    Matt, Sarah, and Doug speak with former KGS Director and State Geologist Jim Cobb. They talk about James Hutton, New Harmony, Indiana, the job of a State Geologist, the 12th Geological Survey at KGS, digital data dissemination, the legend of Dr. Paul Potter, loving our jobs, and much more!
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    44 mins
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