Don't Panic Geocast

It's not an exact science.

About the show

John Leeman and Shannon Dulin discuss geoscience and technology weekly for your enjoyment! Features include guests, fun paper Friday selections, product reviews, and banter about recent developments. Shannon is a field geologist who tolerates technology and John is a self-proclaimed nerd that tolerates geologists.

Episodes

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    Episode 110 - "An instrument at every Starbucks" Robert Busby

    March 3rd, 2017  |  1 hr 10 mins

    This week we tackle a listener requested show - the transportable array! Join us as Robert Bubsy joins us to talk about managing the project. Transportable Array Fun Paper Friday Contact us: Show - - - - show@dontpanicgeocast.com John...

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    Episode 109 - "Really sad Michael Bolton music" Lauren and Dave Heerschap

    February 24th, 2017  |  1 hr 14 mins

    Lauren and Dave Heerschap Fun Paper Friday Did mountains growing make our brains bigger? Explore this tongue in cheek paper on the geo-cranial relation. Get ready for a good chuckle! Contact us: Show - - - - show@dontpanicgeocast.com John...

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    Episode 108 - "Physics should work the same everywhere"

    February 17th, 2017  |  52 mins 40 secs

    John is defending his dissertation, so he prepares by describing it to you! Fun Paper Friday How can we understand the brain? Is a processor the same thing? This study examines the classic 6502. Contact us: Show - - - -...

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    Episode 107 - "How many will ever make a map?" Field Skills

    February 10th, 2017  |  56 mins 7 secs

    How many students will ever make a professional geologic map? Not many most likely. Is it still essential to learn? You bet! This week we discuss why and how it’s done. Field Methods Fun Paper Friday Slime molds predict best transportation...

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    Episode 106 - "Creepy Rotating Ice Disks"

    February 3rd, 2017  |  55 mins 43 secs

    This week we take some time to discuss YOUR feedback.- and there’s a lot! Also, how can disks of ice start rotating spontaneously? Listen this week to find out! Feedback Ice Circles Fun Paper Friday How do high heels change how...

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    Episode 105 - "Nuggets of Nature" with Jay Minton

    January 27th, 2017  |  58 mins 45 secs

    This week Jay Minton stops by to tell us about working at some of the largest boy scout camps around and all of the planning that goes into nature trails. Shannon brings us another fun paper from BMJ and John laments about painting. Jay Minton ...

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    Episode 104 - "I can't eat mashed potatoes" Devil's Tower

    January 20th, 2017  |  38 mins 53 secs

    This week, John is moving and Shannon is getting started with the semester, but we take a break to talk about Devil’s Tower, why Shannon has to play with her food, and if we can swim faster in syrup! Devil’s Tower Fun Paper Friday ...

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    Episode 103 - "Itsy Bitsy Cracks"

    January 13th, 2017  |  40 mins 44 secs

    Listener Graeme asked us why rocks are hard. We explore the simple and hard explanations and then tackle the science of the perfect Martini in this week’s show! Why are Rocks Hard Fun Paper Friday Contact us: Show - - - -...

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    Episode 102 - "Hey Yo Shan" Academia

    January 6th, 2017  |  51 mins 2 secs

    This week we talk about academia. How does it work? The career track is long and has many twists and turns. There are also a lot of jobs many people never think about. And what is this elusive colloquium we speak of? Fun Paper Friday Do parachutes...

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    Episode 101 - "Cure your hangover with science"

    December 30th, 2016  |  40 mins 14 secs

    John and Shannon ring in the new year talking about native science and Enchanted Rock State Park. Why are the rocks enchanted and what can we learn from the native stories? Enchanted Rock State Park Fun Paper Friday What can lake deposits tell...

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    Episode 100 - "Mineralogists are Yelling" EBSD

    December 23rd, 2016  |  43 mins 47 secs

    John made it back from San Francisco and Shannon is getting her new laptop setup. This week we took a break to talk about electron backscatter in scanning electron microscopes and think about what can modify the size of animals. EBSD Measurements ...

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    Episode 99 - "Happy Funhundredth!"

    December 16th, 2016  |  1 hr 10 mins

    It’s our 100th episode! Join us as we revisit some of our favorite Fun Paper Friday segments. Are you musically inclined? We are looking for new show music! Send us your audio, ideas, and suggestions for royalty free music! Fun Paper Revisits ...

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    Episode 98 - "You get a can of electron beam" SEM

    December 9th, 2016  |  1 hr 4 mins

    John and Shannon wrap up the semester by taking a break to talk about scanning electron microscopes and the health benefits of beer. Scanning Electron Microscopes Fun Paper Friday Can beer have health benefits? Geologists certainly...

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    Episode 97 - "Ridiculous Ear Tufts" Elecia White

    December 2nd, 2016  |  1 hr 17 mins

    This week Elecia White from Embedded.fm joins us to talk about embedded electronics, beach sand pirates, and bear bells. Also John has microphone issues, sorry about that! Contact us: Show - - - - show@dontpanicgeocast.com John Leeman...

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    Episode 96 - "Party with Engineers" Learning New Skills

    November 25th, 2016  |  52 mins 52 secs

    Shannon has been learning how to play engineer. This week we talk about getting your hands dirty and how we learn new skills. Learning New Skills Libraries Podcasts Fun Paper Friday Contact us: Show - - - - show@dontpanicgeocast.com John...

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    Episode 95 - "At least there were functions" Greg Wilson

    November 18th, 2016  |  1 hr 10 mins

    John and Shannon are back to doing science instead of troubleshooting and take a break to talk with Dr. Greg Wilson about Software Carpentry, how to teach effectively, and a smattering of related topics about the academic world. Greg Wilson ...