The Big Blue Rock Pod
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.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 5: Geology of Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave is the longest cave system in the world and it's right here in Kentucky. Listen in as we talk with our co-host Sarah Arpin about all things Mammoth Cave including the fascinating geology…
Ep. 4: Don’t say the ”T” word! A conversation about southern Appalachian geology
The Big Blue RockPod discusses the complexity and intrigue of southern Appalachian geology, covering everything from physiography, tectonics, mountain building, age, cool rocks…just don’t say the "T"…
Ep. 3: Glaciers in northern Kentucky? Tell me more...
In this episode, we talk with Jason Dortch, a geologist and geomorphologist here at KGS, about glaciers and glacial processes. While continental-scale glaciers did not cover all of Kentucky, they cau…
Ep. 2: Red River Gorge: Geology, Culture, and the Future
Listen in as we talk with Matt Massey, a KGS field geologist and rock climber, about the geology of the Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky. There’s a unique intersection between fascinating geology,…
Ep. 1: Introducing the KGS Big Blue Rock Pod
Welcome to the Big Blue RockPod, sponsored by the Kentucky Geological Survey, at the University of Kentucky. This podcast is a fun, conversational approach to discussing all things geology and earth …