The Geology Flannelcast

We've been talking about this for a while now, and here it is!  The Flannelcasters tackle the questions that you, the listeners, provided.  California falling off the US, Jupiter, fracking, mid-ocean ridges, landslides... you name it, we cover it in this episode. Podcast: Download

This episode the Flannelcasters talk about William "Strata" Smith.  He was dubbed the "Father of English Geology".  The gang also talks about really big dinosaurs, debters prison, and Victorian England.

This episode the Flannelcasters talk about William "Strata" Smith.  He was dubbed the "Father of English Geology".  The gang also talks about really big dinosaurs, debters prison, and Victorian England. Podcast: Download

In this installment of the Geology Flannelcast Chris, Jesse, and Steve discuss the most fundamental question in all of geology- how does a rock become a rock. The gang also talks about how Yosemite Valley formed, what happens when lightening strikes a mountain, and Jesse's favorite month of the year. 

In this installment of the Geology Flannelcast Chris, Jesse, and Steve discuss the most fundamental question in all of geology- how does a rock become a rock. The gang also talks about how Yosemite Valley formed, what happens when lightening strikes a mountain, and Jesse's favorite month of the year. Podcast: Download

For the 3rd and final mini Flannelcast, Steve talks about his research in analyzing the lead in the soils of Philadelphia.  Spoiler alert: tacky Led Zeppelin references ahead!  Jesse is still searching for an intro/outro song. \ Podcast: Download

For the 3rd and final mini Flannelcast, Steve talks about his research in analyzing the lead in the soils of Philadelphia.  Spoiler alert: tacky Led Zeppelin references ahead!  Jesse is still searching for an intro/outro song.

This is 2nd installment of the mini Flannelcasts. Jesse teaches everyone how to reconstruct the climate from 100 million years ago using soils, Chris tries to dominate the conversation, and Steve lays down the law. Podcast: Download

This is 2nd installment of the mini Flannelcasts. Jesse teaches everyone how to reconstruct the climate from 100 million years ago using soils, Chris tries to dominate the conversation, and Steve lays down the law.

This episode is the first of 3 shorts featuring each of the Flannelcasters area of research and expertise. This dose of the Flannelcast features Chris Seminack giving a low down on hurricanes, barrier islands, and why New Orleans is has a real issue with sea-level rise. As per the norm, antics ensue and Steve gives his 2 cents about getting sand in your bathing suit.

This episode is the first of 3 shorts featuring each of the Flannelcasters area of research and expertise. This dose of the Flannelcast features Chris Seminack giving a low down on hurricanes, barrier islands, and why New Orleans is has a real issue with sea-level rise. As per the norm, antics ensue and Steve gives his 2 cents about getting sand in your bathing suit. Podcast: Download

In Episode 4 we talk about remote sensing, Galileo, ghost sounds, volcanoes & global warming, Heathcliff, and more valuable life lessons from the Flannelcasters. As promised here is the video that talks about why the planets orbit in a preferred plane in space.

In Episode 4 we talk about remote sensing, Galileo, ghost sounds, volancoes & global warming, Heathcliff, and more valuable life lessons from the Flannelcasters. As promised here is the video that talks about why the planets orbit in a preferred plane in space.Gravity Visualized Podcast: Download

In episode 3, the flannelcasters are joined by special guest Matt Sophy. The gang reviews the natural disasters of 2013, how to speak Icelandic, cooking pasta. and the greatest cinnamon rolls in the world. Special thanks to the USGS for publishing an article which inspired this podcsast.  Click here for the full article. I promised to post the Mt. Unzen video, which produced a deadly pyroclastic cloud flow, which can be found here. This clip also features Maurice and Katia Kraft who were killed by the eruption. The website featuring this image of blue lava from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia can be found here. Podcast: Download

In Episode 3, the Flannelcasters are joined by special guest Matt Sophy. The gang reviews natural disasters of 2013, how to speak Icelandic, cooking pasta, and the greatest cinnamon rolls in the world