The Geology Flannelcast

In episode 19 of the Geology Flannelcast Chris, Jesse, & Steve talk about the geology of U.S. National Parks. They cover everything from glacial  geomorphology, to volcanoes, and rivers. Other topics covered include the discover of a two-layered inner core of Earth, how the Earth is constantly losing mass, and Jesse professes his love and fascination for the postal service. Podcast Episodes RSS

This installment of the Geology Flannelcast covers everything you ever wanted to know about Norman Bowen and his reaction series of igneous minerals. Also covered in this episode is an update on the official start of the Anthropocene, Jesse's take on time zones, and why Steve loves Harry Potter so much. Here is the link for the images of the mysterious white blob on a dwarf planet. Podcast Episodes RSS

Bizmuth is a really neat mineral We're back from our holiday season break, and better than ever! In this episode of the Flannelcast Jesse talks about the big blue hole, Chris talks about Legos, and Steve and Jesse go head to head in household mineral use trivia! Listen to Episode 17 - Minerals now! Great Blue Hole in Belize. Listen to Episode 17 to see what Jesse has to say about this geomorphic feature. Podcast Episodes RSS

The Flannelcasters chat with Dr. Gary Stinchcomb. Gary is a professor at Murray State University.  His research is in defining the Anthropocene boundary.  He also has an article in the November 2014 issue of Discover magazine. Podcast Episodes RSS

This episode of the Geology Flannelcast is all about geothermal energy.  Special guest Kelly Blake joins the crew in this edition of the Flannelcast.  Kelly works at a geothermal field in California.  The Flannelcasters also talk about the recent volcanic eruption in Japan and why its not like the other eruptions. Also, here is the link for the recent eruption on Mt.Ontake in Japan. Podcast Episodes RSS

In this installment of the Flannelcast, we cover everything you wanted to know about how oil is formed and its history.  We also cover some currently erupting volcanoes, earthquakes, really big dinosaurs, and the newly solved mystery about the sliding rocks in Death Valley. More info on news stories   Bardarbunga erupts in Iceland Drednoughtus - The largest dinosaur ever discovered Death Valley sliding rocks mystery solved Largest earthquake ever to hit Napa, CA earlier this week Podcast Episodes RSS

The Flannelcasters talk about coal, former U.S. President Herbert Hoover, zinc prices, and other pieces of investment advice in this installment of the Geology Flannelcast. Podcast Episodes RSS

In the 12th installment of the Geology Flannelcast, the gang talks about hurricanes, why you shouldn't travel with horses, Jesse's current living situation, and that Steve's wife is about to give birth at any second.  Luckily she holds off until after the podcast is over.  Too bad, it would have made great ratings! Podcast Episodes RSS

In this episode the Flannelcasters cover ice ages, carbon nanotubes, dehumidifiers, and Jesse starts his career and a struggling 90s rapper.

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.