Rock and Ramble James
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A podcast about connections,...mainly the connections between geology and how it shapes the world around us. This podcast will attempt to cover history, popular culture, music, and a multitude of other topics. Enjoy!
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Rock and Ramble (Ep7.1 I Don't Like Sand. It Gets Everywhere)
Send us a Text Message.A discussion on the one-biome planets popular in science fiction writing and movies with a special look at the importance of the desert biome worlds of Star Wars, Star Trek and Dune (Tatooine, Vulcan, and Arakis). We also look into the process of desertification on our own planet and discuss Einstein's theory of relativity and its relationship to the planets Vulcan and Mercury.
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Rock and Ramble (EP 6 Changes in Key, Changes in Attitude)
Send us a Text Message.A discussion on the formation of the Florida Keys and Jimmy Buffett. A brief history of the place and the man as well as an observation of the Conch Republic and the place of the keys in our history.
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Rock and Ramble (Ep5 It's California's Fault)
Send us a Text Message.This episode discusses the San Francisco Bay region and its origins geologically and its relationship with the San Andreas Fault. It also discusses one of the most influential bands of Summer of Love era and takes a look at island of Alcatraz's changing role in the region over time.
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Rock and Ramble (Ep4 Nature Points Out the Folly of Man)
Send us a Text Message.This weeks podcast will discuss the connections between the geological structure known as an atoll, the creation of Godzilla, a possible conspiracy regarding a certain sponge and of course swimwear. Enjoy.
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Rock and Ramble (Ep3 Lucy in The Great Rift Valley with Diamonds)
Send us a Text Message.This episode is longer and pretty dense with information. I attempt to discuss Australopithecus afarensis (aka Lucy) and her relationship with the most famous band in the world, The Beatles. In so doing I discuss plate tectonics, convection currents, human evolution, and of course The Fab Four.
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Rock and Ramble (Ep2 Groovy)
Send us a Text Message.Explore the origins of the Glacial Grooves of Kelly's Island, Ohio and the origin and evolution of the cultural term "Groovy."
Customer Reviews
from avery and kaylee
This is such a banger podcast!! loved it!! learned so much!! keep up the good work!!