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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. 50: Lakes, Diatoms, and DNA: Will You Be My Valentine?

    Ep. 50: Lakes, Diatoms, and DNA: Will You Be My Valentine?
    Feb 6 2026

    50th Episode! Matt, Doug, and Sarah talk to UK Earth & Environmental Sciences Professor Trisha Spanbauer. The discuss lakes, paleolimnology, lake sediment as proxies for global environmental change, ancient environmental DNA, biodiversity, ecological and molecular evolution, Lake Titicaca, promise of a.e.DNA sequencing, algae and art, and much more!
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    42 mins
  • Ep. 49: Seeing what you can't see with geophysics

    Ep. 49: Seeing what you can't see with geophysics
    Dec 29 2025

    Matt, Doug, and Sarah talk with UK Earth & Environmental Sciences Professor Ed Woolery. The discuss near surface geophysics, shear wave propagation, imaging technique limitations, blind faults, applied geophysics, department chair duties, Ed’s geophysics heroes and much more!
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    59 mins
  • Ep. 48: Dig Doug: KGS Digital Mapping and a Unique Career Arc

    Ep. 48: Dig Doug: KGS Digital Mapping and a Unique Career Arc
    Nov 27 2025

    Matt and Sarah talk with KGS geologist and BBRP co-host Doug Curl. They talk about Doug’s unique and fascinating career arc as a geologist, geoinformatics, GIS, geologic maps, compact discs, metadata (everyone’s favorite!), online geologic map services, and much more.
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    47 mins
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